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Sammy's Cafe Provo

Sammy’s Cafe in downtown Provo has been one of my favorite restaurants to visit over the past few months, and there is more than one reason why.

  1. The staff is incredibly friendly. They serve you with a smile and a bounce in their step. If you come in more than once, they’ll learn your name… or at least your face and make you feel like a regular in no time.
  2. The atmosphere is fun. It’s not a very big place, so sometimes it can get really crowded, but honestly, the patrons of Sammy’s are almost always as fun as the employees. There’s something about that place that just makes people enjoy themselves. It’s more than a restaurant… it’s an experience. I know that sounds cliche, but it’s true.
  3. The food is great. Really, it is. I mean, there’s only so much you can do to a burger and fries to make it your own, but Sammy’s does as good a job as anyone in this regard. Everything is made fresh, and right in front of you.  Also, they have sweet potato fries. You just can’t beat that. Or maybe you can…
  4. Pie Shakes. Yes, I must say that Pie Shakes are the absolute best thing about Sammy’s. They literally take a piece of your favorite pie, and blend it into the shake… and it is absolutely divine.  If I could, I would honestly eat a pie shake every day. The obsession I have developed for this tantalizing desert has really become unhealthy, it’s really that good.

Click here for a food menu, and here for a list of their drinks and famous pie shakes.

The Sammy’s Masterpiece and the South of the Border are both great burgers. The traditional fries and the sweet potatoe fries are also pretty great, although I’m a fan of the sweet potato… what can I say? I like a little variety every now and then.

The best cup shake I’ve had (and I’ve tried quite a few) is the Banana Cream Pie Shake. I also really liked the Carrot Cupshake (which has a cupcake instead of a pice of pie blended in). The Chocolate Cream Oreo Pie Shake and the Pumpkin Pie Shake were also pretty good… althouth the pumpkin is seasonal, I believe.

The only downside to Sammy’s is that it can get a little overcrowded from time to time, and if you plan to get a burger, shake and fries, plan to spend over $10. (That’s a little pricey for a burger meal in my book.)

Sammy’s is located at 27 N. 100 W. in Provo (right off of Center Street).

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