Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
Clark Learning Office Center, Salt Lake City
Restaurant in Salt Lake City, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food is a walk-in-friendly counter-service spot on Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City. No reservations needed and easy to fit into a broader day out. Best visited in spring or summer when the produce-forward Mediterranean format delivers its brightest results.
About Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
The Quick Verdict
If you're comparing Spitz against a sit-down Mediterranean dinner on Broadway, Spitz wins on speed, price, accessibility every time. It's the kind of counter-service spot Salt Lake City's downtown core does well: unpretentious, quick, good enough that regulars return on rotation rather than occasion. For a casual lunch or an early dinner before catching something nearby, it earns a direct yes.
What to Expect
Spitz sits at 35 E Broadway in Salt Lake City's downtown, which puts it squarely in the middle of a block that draws office workers at noon and pre-show diners in the evening. The visual cue when you walk in is counter-order casual: a menu board, a line, a room that prioritises throughput over ambiance. That's not a criticism — it's the format. You're here for Mediterranean street food, not a tableside experience.
Because the format is street food, the menu tilts toward portable, ingredient-led plates where freshness matters more than technique. That makes seasonality a genuine factor: what's worth ordering shifts depending on what's in peak condition. Mediterranean preparations — herbs, vegetables, grains, respond well to seasonal produce cycles, so a visit in late spring or summer tends to yield brighter, more interesting plates than a midwinter drop-in. If you're an explorer who cares about what's on the plate and not just where you're sitting, timing your visit around warmer months is a reasonable call.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which in practice means walk-ins are the norm. There's no reservation system to worry about, no weeks-out planning required. The Broadway location is accessible without a car if you're staying downtown, it fits naturally into a wider Salt Lake City afternoon that might include stops from our full Salt Lake City restaurants guide. If you want to explore the city's bar scene afterward, our full Salt Lake City bars guide is worth a look.
For context on how Salt Lake City's dining range stretches, Bambara Salt Lake City sits at the more formal, higher-spend end of downtown dining, while Caputo's Market & Deli occupies a similar casual-but-ingredient-focused lane. Spitz holds its own in that middle register: accessible, repeatable, honest about what it is.
Quick reference: Walk-in friendly, no reservation needed, downtown Broadway address, leading visited spring through summer for peak produce.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spitz presents Mediterranean street food with a downtown, fast-casual energy. The experience privileges speed and informality: wraps, pitas and mezze arrive ready to be eaten in hand rather than plated for inspection. Located on a busy downtown corridor, it functions as both a neighborhood staple and an easy introduction for visitors, so the mood is contemporary and accessible rather than formal. Expect a straightforward, upbeat setting made for regular visits — a place calibrated for quick, satisfying meals rather than drawn-out tasting menus.
Best For
This is a go-to for lunch crowds, quick dinners and post-show meals. Positioned between fast-casual chains and full-service restaurants, Spitz suits commuters grabbing a substantial bite, families and groups seeking casual fare, and visitors moving between nearby venues. It’s built for frequency — the kind of spot locals visit multiple times a week — so it’s not intended for special-occasion dining. If you want something efficient, flavorful and easy to share or eat on the move, this is the kind of downtown stop to choose.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the formats that define the menu: the Döner Wrap, Beef and Lamb Döner, Döner Basket and Street Cart Fries are the signature items called out in the profile. The menu also draws on shawarma- and döner-style handhelds and mezze plates with housemade dips, so ordering a wrap or a basket makes for a satisfying, no-fuss meal. Given the emphasis on speed and informality, expect counter-paced service and options that travel well if you’re headed to a nearby event or grabbing lunch on the go.
Planning details
Location
35 E Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 · Directions
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Cosmica, Italian, Italian
- Caputo's Market & Deli, Notable alternative
- Current Fish and Oyster, Notable alternative
- Avenues Proper, Notable alternative
- Bambara Salt Lake City, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against the broader downtown Salt Lake City field, Spitz occupies the casual, accessible end of the spectrum. Bambara Salt Lake City is the obvious contrast: a proper sit-down dining room with more polish, higher spend, a reservation you'll want to make in advance. If you're planning a celebratory dinner or want a full-service experience, Bambara is the call. Spitz is the right answer when you want something fast, affordable, low-effort to book.
Caputo's Market & Deli is the closest competitor in spirit: both are ingredient-focused, counter-friendly, accessible without a reservation. Caputo's skews Italian and leans harder into its retail side, so if you want to leave with provisions as well as a meal, that's your pick. Spitz makes more sense if Mediterranean flavours are what you're after. Current Fish and Oyster and Avenues Proper both require more planning and spend, deliver a fuller dining-room experience in return, worth it if your evening has more time and budget built in.
Cosmica sits in a different register: a proper Italian room with the atmosphere and pace to match. For a group dinner or a longer evening, Cosmica pulls ahead of Spitz on experience depth. But for a solo lunch, a quick pre-activity meal, or a low-commitment weekday dinner, Spitz is the easier, faster, likely cheaper option. Book Cosmica when you have time; walk into Spitz when you don't.
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| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Spitz Mediterranean Street Food | No published awards |
| Cosmica | Wine Enthusiast Best Wine Restaurants 20252025 New York Times America's Best Restaurants |
| Caputo's Market & Deli | No published awards |
| Current Fish and Oyster | No published awards |
| Avenues Proper | No published awards |
| Bambara Salt Lake City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Spitz Mediterranean Street Food?
No reservation needed — Spitz operates as a walk-in fast casual spot at 35 E Broadway. Show up, order at the counter, find a seat. The weekday lunch rush draws a heavy office crowd, so arriving before noon or after 1pm gets you through the line faster.
Does Spitz Mediterranean Street Food handle dietary restrictions?
Mediterranean street food menus typically offer strong options for vegetarians and those avoiding meat, with falafel, hummus, vegetable-forward wraps as natural fits. For specific allergen questions, check directly with the counter staff when you arrive, since menu details vary.
What should a first-timer know about Spitz Mediterranean Street Food?
It's counter service, not table service — order when you walk in, then grab a seat. The Broadway location puts you in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City's lunch corridor, so expect a crowd on weekdays. Come with a loose sense of what you want; the menu moves quickly.
Can I eat at the bar at Spitz Mediterranean Street Food?
Spitz is a counter-service operation rather than a bar-seating restaurant, so there's no traditional bar to sit at. Seating is open and informal, which makes it easy to grab a spot solo without any awkwardness.
Can Spitz Mediterranean Street Food accommodate groups?
Groups work fine here given the casual, counter-service format — everyone orders independently, which removes the coordination overhead of a sit-down meal. For larger parties of six or more, arriving off-peak (before noon or mid-afternoon) keeps things smooth.
What should I order at Spitz Mediterranean Street Food?
The menu centres on Mediterranean street food staples — wraps, bowls, shareable bites built around ingredients like falafel, hummus, grilled proteins. If it's your first visit, a wrap is the fastest read on what the kitchen does well. Specific dish availability can change, so scan the board when you arrive.
Is Spitz Mediterranean Street Food good for solo dining?
Yes — counter service at 35 E Broadway is one of the more comfortable solo formats in downtown Salt Lake City. No reservation, no waiting to be seated, no pressure to linger. Grab your food, eat at your own pace, leave when you're done.
