For me, the big draw of Trolley Square when I'm in Salt Lake City is the wonderful Weller's Book Works. But in addition to going to Weller's, I enjoy just walking through Trolley Square, with its old, uneven brick floors, winding hallways, chi-chi shops with amazing displays in the windows. There's a Whole Foods in Trolley Square, too, and I find myself visiting it, though it's not my first choice when it comes to shopping for food (nearby Trader Joe's is). There are several nice eateries and coffee shops, if you begin to flag from walking through Trolley Square. It's very well-maintained and has done a great job of preserving historic features — well worth a visit.

– William Lindsey

Trolley Square is like Salt Lake’s quirky cousin, equal parts historic, eclectic, and charmingly unpredictable. You don’t come here just to shop, you come here for the experience.

My wife and I love eating at Rodizio Grill, where they parade skewers of meat past your table until you either wave the white napkin of surrender or quietly calculate if you can get your money’s worth in grilled pineapple alone. Then there’s The Old Spaghetti Factory, which is like stepping into a time capsule of vintage décor and hearty pasta. Where else can you eat spaghetti in a room that looks like it was furnished by your great-aunt Mildred’s estate sale?

Shopping is where Trolley Square really flexes its personality. Weller Book Works is a two-story bookstore full of literary treasures and historical tomes, it’s the kind of place where you walk in for a paperback and leave feeling like you should run for Congress. Then there’s Tabula Rasa Social Stationers, a shrine to fine pens, bespoke paper, and elegant gifts. You may not have written a letter since middle school, but suddenly you’ll convince yourself you need Italian stationery and a fountain pen that costs more than your phone.

And let’s not forget Himalayan Artswear, where you can pick up unique clothing, incense, or maybe even find your spirit animal woven into a scarf. One minute you’re just browsing, the next you’re wondering if you should book a trip to Nepal.

All in all, Trolley Square is one of those places where you go in hungry, come out full, and somehow end up holding a bag with a candle shaped like a narwhal and a $40 notebook. It’s eclectic, it’s eccentric, and it’s easily one of my favorite spots in Salt Lake.

– David DiGirolamo

I remember going to Trolley Square more than 40 years ago… in town visiting and wanted to pop in. It's still beautiful and peaceful. While there weren't as many stores as would be nice, and nowhere to get a quick drink or snack, it seems a few businesses are moving in soon. There were two eateries, but I believe they were both sit down and not a place to grab something on the run. There is a charming bookstore, Wellers, that is an absolute must on a shopping trip to Trolley.

– Dawn Cranfield