Three Pines Coffee

We had just checked out of the little America hotel and wanted to stop by a coffee shop before our trek back to Layton for a hike. I’m from Florida and was visiting my long distance boyfriend, it was his birthday and he’s not used to exploring new coffee shops, restaurants, etc. so I had to give him that experience! Last time I was in Utah visiting him we went to Roots Coffee company (highly recommend as well!) but I saw this close by and wanted to check it out, and I’m so glad we did! It’s a European style coffee shop, no tips, tax included in your bill, but I didn’t realize that until after and had left a one dollar bill on the counter, I was so embarrassed after I saw the sign, I’m so sorry haha, when I realized it was too late, the dollar was gone. I hope that didn’t upset yall! Anyways, we had brought a cake we got for free for his birthday the night before but were too full to eat, so we ate it at the coffee shop and they were cool with it! We ordered cold brews, one with mocha flavor and one with vanilla, hands down up there with the best cold brew I’ve had! They also have matcha, cappuccinos, drip coffee, and pastries! The vibe was super nice, so many conversations and the sounds of the coffee being made and the city in the background. I loved it all. There is indoor and outdoor seating. But it was way too windy to sit outside that day haha. Such a wonderful little coffee shop and everyone was super nice, we even had someone come up to us and compliment my boyfriends 49ers letterman jacket. “Finally someone who knows what a good team is” and fist bumped him 😂 Love interactions like that. Thank you for the wonderful experience Three Pines! You all are awesome.

Out in Utah visiting friends and Three Pines was highly recommend for local coffee lovers—-and got an oat milk latte —very simple but smooth and flavorful. Great customer service too (Lexa was super nice ) & two thumbs up!

Excellent coffee and service! Three pines coffee offers a cozy atmosphere, ideal for someone to get work done or have a nice chat. Although, if you plan to work on anything online, be prepared with a gotspot, three pines doesn't provide wifi, in order to promote a social environment.

I love this place. Great location and consistently excellent coffee. The lavender chai cookies are the best! No tips and taxes are included in the menu pricing which I love! Just like I'm Germany. I don't think they serve medium or dark espresso, it's been light roast every time I've come. Additional information: No bathrooms for customers, serves pastries but not hot foods, no decaf, vegan milks available, self-serve water, indoor and outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible.

Three Pines Coffee is a competent downtown coffee shop that benefits more from reputation and aesthetics than from standout quality, and in my view, the coffee itself is highly overrated. The space is clean, comfortable, and visually appealing. It works well as a place to sit, work, or meet someone, and the overall atmosphere is calm and modern. From a purely environmental standpoint, it checks the right boxes for a downtown café. Where the experience falls apart is in the coffee. While drinks are prepared correctly and are perfectly drinkable, they lack depth, distinction, or memorable character. Flavor profiles stay firmly in the safe zone, and nothing stands out as exceptional or worth seeking out. For a shop that carries a strong reputation, the gap between expectations and reality is noticeable. The quality does not match the hype. Food and pastry options are similarly serviceable but forgettable. They function as accompaniments rather than highlights and do little to elevate the visit. Service is friendly and efficient, but interaction is minimal and does not compensate for the lack of standout product quality. Nothing is particularly wrong here, but nothing rises above average either. Overall, Three Pines Coffee is fine if you are already nearby and want a comfortable place to sit with a cup of coffee. However, it does not justify its reputation, and for anyone actively seeking excellent coffee, it is likely to disappoint. A locally acceptable stop, but one whose quality is overstated relative to its standing.

I was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe and this is the best coffee shop our little town has ever had. Exquisite coffee, excellent food, and most importantly genuine hospitality. Very intentional in all their business decisions.

The other day i got a cold brew from this place and it probably was for me the smoothest chocolatey cold brew i ever had, it was deceiving how nice and nuanced it was without it being too harsh. Thats when you know the coffee beans are brewed fresh. Today, i was surprised when i asked about adding extra matcha, and they said "there is no charge" which is crazy because we know matcha is expensive so thats very generous of them. They used Matchaful which is woman-owned brand that makes really tasty matcha without the bitterness. Im assuming i got 6g of matcha and 3g is their default which is a heaping teaspoon which again is really generous and kind of them. My only tiny complaint is that the matcha is a little grainy and i think thats the nature of the matcha blend and not the user error of whisking. So texture isn't quite the best, but great flavor paired with oat milk and vanilla, you cant beat that on top of double shot of matcha. Parking is atrocious, so good luck finding them unless you're already around downtown, definitely worth a try with their coffee and matcha. Price is subjective but once in a while, it doesnt hurt to spend 7-9$ on well made drink by exceptional people.

Best coffee shop in SLC (and I’ve tried MANY, coming from Portland…). They’ve got the best cold brew by far and amazing traditional small lattes. The coffee they use isn’t bitter and is super smooth. Even on a busy Sunday morning they worked fast, the baristas are super kind and awesome! Inside is small, there’s no WiFi offered as well, limited street parking, so plan that accordingly. This was the only coffee shop we regularly came back to during our stay.

Good experience, good coffee! My bf got an iced vanilla latte and I got one of the seasonal specials, an iced maple latte. Both were good, on the stronger/not as sweet side! Cute location, quick service, worth a stop for a quick pick-me-up.

Excellent little coffee shop in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. After a bunch of travel, I needed an afternoon pick-me-up and something to eat before a later dinner and Three Pines Coffee did the trick. The vanilla, oat milk latte was expertly crafted and the quality of the beans was evident in each and every sip. A selection of pastries and bagels all looked great and I opted for the everything bagel heated and served with a side of cream cheese. The bagel was top notch with a great crunch on the outside and served so you could pull it apart and dunk it in the cream cheese. A unique approach but it worked! The coffee shop is bright and friendly and a record player with a solid lineup of records was behind the counter which must make for an amazing music vibe within the coffee shop. Definitely will be checking this place out again when back in SLC!

I visited a while ago after I saw their "brew" painting on TikTok. I was looking for a cute place to grab a drink and study. It's cute, yes -- but if you're looking for a study spot with wifi, this is not that place. I took my drink and walked to the library, but I'm not mad about it because it was a nice day and the shop is located on a cute street!! I got my drink pretty quickly, so the service was good!

came here on a beautiful fall day and sat by the window. the seasonal coffee special was alright, not notable. there's not a lot of seating options inside, but good cozy spot to stop at

As an avid daily matcha consumer, I always head straight to Yelp whenever visiting a new city to get my morning fix when I'm traveling without the materials to make my own latte. In most cities, it can be challenging to find a shop that doesn't sell a watered down, overpriced version and even more challenging to find one that makes a decent *hot* matcha latte but I was pretty satisfied with Three Pines' iteration. I ordered mine with whole milk, an extra scoop of matcha (no extra charge) and a pump of vanilla syrup. The drink came out adequately strong, the ideal amount of sweet and relatively well-blended without clumps (bonus points for the barista actually sifting the powder) but did still have some powdery residue towards the end. Really appreciated this warm treat on a chilly autumn morning to help fuel my trek up Ensign Peak! I would recommend stopping by either here and/or Matcha Cafe Kyoto (for a wider selection of fun flavors and also desserts, but not open til 11a) to get your matcha fix in Salt Lake :)

My partner is an absolute coffee snob, and he said his cappuccino tasted like one in Italy! Extremely high praise for him. Service was quick and friendly. The interior was cozy and had only a handful of seats, but it was not busy on the morning we stopped in. Matcha was highly rated but was $7-8 which was a little steep, but the price includes tax and no tipping is necessary. Would consider trying it out next time!

My dirty chai is not listed on menu but the barista was kind enough to offer to make it when I asked if they had it. It was delicious! I love how smooth the frothed milk is and how it's not foamy. It's like if I need to describe the perfect frothed milk and it gets it.

The coffee aroma is really nutty and rich, and the coffee itself tastes amazing. I went here every morning for three days during my week-long trip to Salt Lake City, and the coffee was consistently delicious. Highly recommend!

Do one thing, do it well. That's this place in a nutshell. It makes coffee. Very very well. No tipping, no wifi, no particular extravagance or extras, just really great coffee in a really cozy spot. Plus vinyl! There's something about the simple coffee + music vibe here that really works. It's tiny so you might not get a seat, but if you do you'll appreciate your entire experience. I would also like to award a sixth star for the name and logo. As a reader of the Inspector Gamache series, it's kind of perfect.

Coffee is really good. Cute little place. Super basic menu. The staff, the couple times I've been there, aren't particularly friendly. Didn't smile or welcome me. Think Gen Z stare. Flat affects...etc. It feels like it should be a really positive vibe kinda place, but I suppose that's how it goes these days. I'd go again. Coffee is good, which the most important part.

Cappuccino was excellent Matcha was fantastic Well priced Cute interior Friendly service :) Will definitely visit more than once on our short stay in SLC!

I heard about this place on Instagram and so glad I found it. It was right around the corner from our hotel. The place was cute inside and out. If it wasn't so chilly it would have been nice to sit outside in front of the shop watching folks walk by. The shop is located downtown in a great location. The coffee was good and strong! Perfect. And our barista was super nice and welcoming when he found out we were from out of town. We purchased a bag to brew at home. I highly recommended visiting Three Pines Coffee if you are in Salt Lake, Utah.

One of the best coffee destinations in town for a very curated coffee experience. The flavor profiles are fantastic, and the owner clearly cares about using the highest quality beans, creamers, etc. The location is perfectly situated downtown, with limited seating inside but generally enough space to sit.

I love to try coffee in new cities and we stopped at three pines our first day in SLC. it was highly rated so I was so excited to give it a try! The shop is really tight, not big enough to push our stroller in so my husband had to wait outside which wouldn't have been a big deal but it had just snowed and was absolutely freezing. I was the only one ordering coffee and it seemed to take a long time even with 4 girls behind the register. One was glued to her phone, so more like 3. Once we got our coffee it was.... Okay. A bit sour? Which isn't a flavor I've experience before. Not my preferred shop.

I wasn't super impressed .... only two milk, options, whole milk and oat milk. That atmosphere was not cozy as advertised. seemed to be grab and go spot - there was no parking and when we did find parking only 30 minute parking didn't really seem worth the limited seating inside.

I know it's a coffee shop... but I came for the cookies. The brown butter chocolate chunk cookies they serve on Mondays and Wednesdays are fantastic. The store itself is beautiful. I love the simplistic design and how fresh and clean it feels. Parking is limited and so is seating but there is some areas to sit outside the shop if you need a minute to relax. The staff was very friendly, and a 5 star coffee shop in my opinion!

The place is cute and inviting but that's about it. The coffee we got was gross. We asked for extra ice, so it could be more ice and less milk. We got 5 ice cubes in each 12oz latte. We asked for a remake and the 2 baristas said it's not possible because that's how much ice goes into a 12oz. We asked again and we got 1 remade and it was the exact same thing. 5 ice cubes. This was a joke and we walked out of there not sure if it just happened. I've been a barista for 8 years and those baristas could have easily fixed our coffee. Will not come back.

Super nice people and cute place! There is minimal seating but a few great window seats to people-watch while doing laptop work. I'll get the 8oz next time because I barely tasted the coffee for 12oz.

Best coffee I've had in SLC all week. (I'm visiting from California.) I had the Ethiopian drip coffee black of course. So good! No cream or sugar necessary. Nice place to sit outside and enjoy my fresh cup.

We did an unreasonable amount of coffee sampling this trip and Three Pines really stood out. Had two killer espresso options that both outclassed what we have back home in DC. Only 4 bucks for clearly high end stuff. Barista was super chill and described the options in perfect relatable detail. Basically a high end espresso experience without the bougie pretense .

Always assign to stop in when I visit. Such unique flavored is what keeps me coming back. The vibe is very coffee shopesque, including the service.

We love Three Pine Cones, and many others love it too. We've been in twice so far this year and my husband thinks they make the best cappuccinos. From the times we've been in, the little shop has been hustling and bustling with people and a few baristas. The baristas are friendly and efficient, and it's not overly loud. We've order cappuccinos, matcha lattes, and their spiced chai lattes; all of which are amazing. This last time, we even picked up a veggie hand pie, had it warmed up in their tiny toaster oven, and it was demolished in a mere minute or two. Super tasty. We'll be back again!

My favorite coffee shop in SLUT. Great roasts available, very basic menu, top spot for coffee aficionados.

The coffee shop was super cute! Loved the decorations and the vibe, the coffee was good and ready quickly! Service was great, they were nice, respectful and efficient. Definitely would go back!

I really hate this place. The staff is glib and impatient. Clearly they do not want you there. The food that they serve is stale sometimes disgusting. Coffee is substandard. I kind of don't get it and although this shouldn't be important, I am just gonna say that the place is decorated very strangely. It looks like there was an earthquake and whatever it was left on the walls stayed.

Best coffee shop I've stumbled across in Salt Lake City! All of their drinks are reasonable and the matcha latte was done perfectly! It had just the right of sweetness and had a lovely caffeine punch. Little treats are available for purchase but make sure you go early as they sell out by the afternoon.

Only giving 4 stars because of the size of the beverages. The service is awesome but overall they don't have a ton of options it's a very basic coffee shop. Nice ambiance with the music and the inviting staff. Just disappointed that a large coffee is a Starbucks "tall" size. Definitely a city coffee stop

Love the coffee at Three Pines. Having tried the coffee at most places within a 2-block radius, Three Pines is by far my favorite. A couple things to be aware of... As many others have already stated, this is a great place to come grab a coffee to go, even grab a coffee 'for here' to stop and read a book, but be aware there is no WiFi or seating for more than two to three people. Pastries are limited and varying most mornings, though they usually have at least two or three options to choose from. Many people say this place is more expensive than others, but keep in mind tax is included and there is no tipping option on any of their items so it ends up being a better price than other places nearby.

Excellent espresso. I visited last Tuesday and loved my cappuccino so much that I had to visit the very next day as well. Had a cappuccino both times. I love how they offered two different types of espresso- I tried both the blend and their Colombian- both were excellent. I'd love to visit again if I am ever in the area!

Lovely coffee spot and still one of my slc favorites ! Service is chill. Can't go wrong with any of the drinks- I love the lattes, matcha, and chai. Knocking off one star due to value. Overpriced in my opinion, but I guess you pay for it being in the heart of downtown.

A small, bright and modern coffee shop. The barista was very friendly and easy to talk to. We got a hot latte and a cold brew and really got nothing to complain. The latte was rich and smooth and the espresso was a pretty balanced one. The cold brew wasn't a strong taste one, either, in case you prefer sth with a lot of stronger or unique flavors. Overall, a good casual downtown coffee shop.

What a surprise this little coffee shop was. Although I looked it up on google maps, somehow I managed to walk right past it. It is a low key, small, and beautiful high ceiling shop. The music was great, the barista chill, and the seating was surprisingly plentiful. I had a cup of black coffee. The description was spot on and I enjoyed every sip. We sat by the window and people watched. I loved the vegan options for food. I had the vegan burrito and was sad when it was gone. My boyfriend had a dirty chai. I stole a few sips and it was just the right amount of spice. If I lived nearby, I would be a regular.

Quaint little coffee shop with good quality beverages and quick service! Great, quiet little spot with good vibes. I recommend.

Coffee/espresso is delicious. Indie music spinning on the record player Great baristas. Great vibe.

Wonderful coffee and bites! I was here on a trip and Three Pines was one of the best parts.

I asked for cafe au lait made with the Ethiopian coffee, which is the lighter of the 2 types offered, and the barista told me I should get the other kind of coffee, because if I add milk to the Ethiopian, it will mask the flavor of the coffee. Um , what? I'm a grown ass person, I know what kind of coffee I want to drink, I certainly don't need it mansplained to me. It wasn't very good anyway, I won't be back.

Discovered this super cute coffee shop near the City Creek shopping mall today. I love their simple, wooden interior design and the cute pine wall arts. The barista was very sweet and thoughtful when we placed the order and they made sure we have no dietary restrictions and pick the right milk option. I ordered matcha latte which was super yummy , and my friend was satisfied with his drip coffee as well. We dined in and I love my matcha latte art so much . Will visit again next time I'm in SLC :)

I paid extra to get vanilla sweeter in my matcha and it tasted unsweetened and for $8 that was very disappointing. I would not come here again

Good service and good coffee. I had the matcha latte and it was decent. You can actually get it unsweetened. It's funny though, they don't have WiFi and there's a sign on the wall very blatantly stating that. They just get that question a lot. It's in a convenient location downtown if you're already downtown. There isn't a ton of seating though so probably not a good place to work from, especially since they don't have WiFi.

Excellent service, gorgeous pastry selection, delicious espresso and comfortable ambiance! Highly recommend!

Went in for a drip coffee and am feeling ok about it. Nothing special if you want drip and a little bit pricey. Small shop. Looks cozy. Staff was prompt and friendly.

Nice little place close to the Monaco that serves limited pastries and good coffee. Best to take it and go since the space is fairly small.

Pretty good spot with a laid back atmosphere. Very popular/busy and pretty small for the crowd that always seems to accumulate. Not a fan of the baked goods but the coffee is very good and the staff is friendly, even when busy.

I got the iced vanilla latte here. It was good. Coffee tasted smooth and the staff was friendly. One girl came off rude but whatever. My coffee was good but I honestly wouldn't come back. It wasn't amazing

If you are attending a conference at the Salt Palace and you like espresso, Three Pines is not to be missed. I visited twice this week, the first day I had banana bread and their Stereo Blend espresso. The bread was flavorful and fresh. Hearty. The espresso was delicious. The second day I had the lemon loaf and their Honduras single origin. The lemon loaf was moist, lemony and satisfying. After a palate cleansing sip of sparkling water, I moved to the espresso. WOW! Citrus up front, followed by some almond, ending with a chocolate-covered almond finish. This was the best espresso I've had outside my home in a long time.

Cute, quaint little cafe. The menu is simple and not too overwhelming. I only ordered coffee drinks, but they do have some cookies and pastries. My friend commented that the iced coffee seemed a little bitter. Other than that, the service was quick and the cafe looked clean.

Such a find! Stumbled upon this place and their coffee was off the charts. Add to it their vinyl collection and what's not to love. Will be back.

Outdoor seating was great. Espresso shots were better! On the corner of a fairly bustling street.

This a really cool coffee here in downtown. The coffee tastes really GREAT!!! It's a small coffee shop, but it's worth the stop. Parking is challenging here. But if you're around this area, it's a MUST stop by.