It’s a cafe by day and a bar at night. Welcome to Mother in downtown SLC.
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(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) People walk in front of Mother Cafe & Bar in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.