Good Places to Eat in Provo

Doug and I love to go out to eat. Who wouldn't like a break from cooking? Plus it’s just fun. Because I know that my opinion matters a lot to all you, today I have a special treat from me. I give you:

“Natalie’s Guide to Good Places to Eat in Provo (and Orem)”

Our go-to place in rain or shine, snow or wind is Costa Vida! We love this place and go maybe a little too often. It is not too pricey, and is so delicious. I know the question you are asking is why Costa Vida instead of Café Rio. Well I will tell you why. Number 1: Café Rio is always packed! You have to wait in line forever. It’s loud so you have to shout “black beans!” at the top of your lungs to the guy across the counter so that maybe he will hear you before he slathers pinto beans in your burrito. Number 2: The food is good, but Costa Vida is slightly better. Don’t ask me why, it just is. Number 3: Costa Vida has a small salad option in case you are not hungry enough for a giant salad and don’t want to eat wilty lettuce the next day from trying to save your salad in the fridge. And reason Number 4: YUMM!

Natalie’s Favorite Item: Smothered Sweet Pork Burrito for $7.78

  (You have to get it smothered—everything is better with extra cheese and sauce melted on top)

Doug’s Favorite Item:  Large Sweet Pork Nachos for $7.99

      Total: $15.77

Another one of our favorites is Firehouse Subs. This is a relatively new place in Orem. It is right next to Yogurtland and Plato’s Closet. Doug says that these are everywhere in Florida and he was so excited when they opened one here. It is a sub sandwich place obviously, but what makes it so good is the delicious sauce, fresh sliced meats, and melty cheese. Oh and their magic drink machine! You should try it. Subway will never measure up.

Natalie’s Favorite: Turkey Bacon Ranch (medium size) $5.99

 Doug’s Favorite: Cheddar Brisket (large size) $8.09

                Total: $14.08

Favorite Burger Places: Red Robin & Five Guys

Natalie’s Favorite Pizza: Papa Johns or Papa

               Murpheys

Doug’s Favorite Pizza: Papa Murpheys, Pizza
                                   Hut

Favorite Sit-Down Place: Texas Roadhouse—Everything is AMAZING!

Favorite Expensive Place: Tucanos

Waffle with Nutella!

Favorite Breakfast Place: The Awful Waffle, a little place in the middle of an apartment complex in Provo. It has amazing crepes and waffles. In my opinion, it is overpriced for just a waffle. But if you are feeling like a special breakfast it is the bomb. I always get a liege waffle and Doug loves the crepes. Its like $10 for both of us when we go.

Honorable Mentions:

                J-Dawgs
                Zupas

                Panda Express

We are still in the market for a go-to Mexican place. Los Harmanos was really good when we went, but kind of pricey for Mexican. We are also in need of a good Chinese place that is a step up from Panda.

And there you have it, Natalie's Guide to Good Places to Eat. Bon Appetit!