Sugar House is a unique and wonderful part of the urban fabric of Salt Lake City because it represents the village nature of neighborhoods that existed before the predominance of the automobile, which expanded distances between land uses and people. It truly had a sense of place in the development of the Salt Lake Valley.

From mom-and-pop shops that say nay to big-box chain stores to a number of new gastropubs delighting residents’ taste buds, this ‘hood has everything you could wish for when it comes to entertainment and community.

Sugar House received its name during the days of the early pioneers, because the area’s loamy soil was perfect for growing and cultivating sugar beets. Even now, it marches to the “beet” of a different drummer. It’s an eclectic scene. A private college, Westminster College, brings vitality and new life every fall with its hip college students. Young families and singles together with long-standing residents are proud of Sugar House and take action in community and civic engagement. And, of course, there’s the bevy of Salt Lake City’s best shopping spots, dining establishments, and hidden gems.