Mom's - Salina, UT

Mom’s offers a full menu, but breakfast is best, for that is when the scones are fresh and hot. The scone is a Utah specialty similar to New Mexican sopaipillas and to the Indian fry breads served at roadside stands throughout the southwest, but generally big enough and weighty enough to be a nice little meal all by itself.

76% Approval Rating (17 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Pie ($3.00)

scones ($2.00)

chicken-fried steak ($5.00)

liver and onions ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"At the crossroads in the old cowboy town of Salina, Mom’s Café isn’t really all that motherly, but it’s been a great Roadfood stop since long before we hit the road many years ago. In fact, this square brick edifice has been a gathering place for travelers and ranchers ..." [Read More].

Manycats

May 25, 2009

"I don't recall who owned the place or even what it was called before "Mom" got it, but I've eaten at Mom's pretty often over the past 20-30 years. That makes me feel old! But anyway... Dad grew up in Salina, and Grandma still lived there until she was talked into ..." [Read More].

dbemery

January 14, 2008

"Mom's is famous, but I wonder if it was better when Mom was still running it (maybe she is, who knows). Having recently tried it again, it's hard not to be disappointed. How can a place (any place) ever, EVER serve wilted lettuce? That is utterly inexcusable. ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

4/9/2000 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

10 E. Main St., Salina, UT
435-529-3921

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Scones automatically come with your meal at Mom's and are served piping hot. With a little honey butter drizzled on top, these breads are delicious and addictive! "
buffetbuster

"Mom's has several different homemade pies to choose from, but the most unusual and delicious is the blueberry sour cream. My waitress mentioned that they sometimes have cherry sour cream pie, too."
buffetbuster

"The breakfast special: chicken-fry with poached eggs and potatoes. Scone in foreground."
hilbink

"A nice afternoon snack before getting back on the road."
tinka777

"Mom's is a classic three-meal-a-day small-town restaurant."
buffetbuster

"This Mom is distinctly Southwestern, with a unique Utah twist."
Michael Stern