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What to order at Vertical Diner
- Must order
- The ranch burger or biscuits and gravy with a side of spicy fries.
- Signature dishes
- Ranch burger, Biscuits and gravy
- Editor tip
- All-day breakfast service; the retro-diner room is family-friendly. Beer and wine on the menu.
CuisineVegan
Price$$
Neighborhoodcentral-city
HoursTue-Sun 8:00-21:00; closed Mon
Phone+1 801 484 8378
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Signature dishes: Ranch burger, Biscuits and gravy
Must order: The ranch burger or biscuits and gravy with a side of spicy fries.
Tip: All-day breakfast service; the retro-diner room is family-friendly. Beer and wine on the menu.
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Location
Address: 234 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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