Trolley Square

I live close to Salt Lake and I visit Trolley Square at least once a year sometimes up to five times. I love all the shops that they have and Rodizio's is definitely the best restaurant that Salt Lake has to offer. I recommend it for everybody. Every year Trolley Square had something different about it that makes it so much better.

In a small city like Salt Lake, ANY attraction causes commotion. Firetrucks, the traveling circus, wild fires and demolitions of any size are subjects the locals keep under scrutiny for decades. This "shopping center" one square block includes parking, sounds great but when visiting, you can see all their shops in 10 minutes. The same goes for "South Town Mall" 20 miles south and "The Gateway" where mostly "private" investors show off at oppening night in local newspapers; but you can't find the simple variety that exists in average malls like Costa Mesa, California like South coast Plaza. Most merchandise is VERY expensive and the quality is far below standards. There is no rush, no ETA and no way to facilitate a fast transaction because we are in the middle of NOWHERE...

When I travel I always look for unique shopping experiences - and avoid the malls, as they are basically the same nationwide. That's why I loved shopping Trolley Square. Most of the shops were fun, innovative, and high quality - exactly what I'm looking for! I found some GREAT gift items, good food, and friendly service. I was there on a week night, which hopefully explains the limited foot traffic. Trolley Square is a gem, and should be marketed as such. SLC has a "diamond in the rough", so polish it up and let it shine!!!!

trolley square management recently prohibited concealed carry on their property, im my opinion this makes this a dangerous place to go, take your chances, appears they encourage violence by advertising an unprotected clientel

I spent a lot of time browsing through Trolley Square in early 1980s. It was a very cool place then. I have not been there for more than 20 years, so I can imagine that things have changed quite considerably. I especially enjoyed looking at all of the artifacts that were on display there at the time.

IF you travel to the land of milk and honey you must try some Brazillian cuisine and then grab some chocolate for the road at the candy store on the second floor.

The best thing about trolley square is it's old charachter. The one place that really plays on the interesting architecture it provides is the brewery/restraunt. It's a warm and exciting atmosphere. I think if there were more places like that at trolley square, there would be more people. Without people around it seems very lowly. that's honestly why I don't think to go there often. But It could make a great hub for upscale and trendy business if the right people were involved.

I stopped in this place because it seemed so absolutely unique and cute! The concept of it is very good, and it looks like at one point in time it was a very impressive place. However, with bigger malls opening, it seems it got overshadowed and there's hardly any stores worth stopping in, nothing really exciting and it seems very hollow. I wish there was a bang there because it could be extremely successful! Rodizio's is definetly worth going to.