Nestled right at the scenic gateway to the Wasatch Mountains, Coffee And Cocoa has established itself as an indispensable neighborhood fixture for locals, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Located at the highly convenient intersection just off the freeway on South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, this spacious Holladay destination captures the very essence of Utah’s welcoming, active lifestyle. Whether you are a skier looking to fuel up before a thrilling day on the fresh winter powder, a neighborhood resident meeting old friends for a weekend chat, or a remote professional seeking a bright, comforting space to conquer your daily to-do list, this cafe effortlessly sets the perfect stage.
The moment you step through the doors, you are greeted by an open, airy environment flooded with an abundance of natural light streaming through expansive windows. The overall aesthetic strikes a beautiful balance between trendy modern design and rustic, casual comfort. From plush, cozy recliners tucked neatly away into the corners to spacious tables designed for collaborative work, every square foot of the interior invites guests to slow down, relax, and stay awhile. Backed by an incredibly warm and attentive staff, the cafe feels less like a quick pitstop and more like an extension of the local community’s living room.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, public restroom, dedicated laptop charging stations
Atmosphere
Casual, cozy, quiet, trendy, and family-friendly
Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking, usually plenty of parking
Payment Methods
Credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Premium Remote Work Workspace: Coffee And Cocoa is widely recognized as a premier spot for digital nomads and students, purposefully outfitted with reliable, free high-speed Wi-Fi and power charging outlets available at every single window seat and corner recliner.
Unmatched Canyon Location: Perfectly situated at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, it provides a breathtaking mountain backdrop, making it the definitive meeting point for outdoor adventurers and mountain commuters.
Handcrafted Local Pastries: Dedicated to supporting regional artisans, the cafe features an array of freshly baked goods delivered daily, including highly praised coffee cakes made locally in Sandy, buttery almond croissants, fruit danishes, and unique lavender-infused scones.
Curated Seasonal Creations: The beverage program stands out for its creativity, featuring a dedicated chalkboard menu that rotates completely every single month to showcase innovative, seasonal drink recipes.
Welcoming to Four-Legged Friends: The establishment embraces a dog-friendly philosophy, offering a warm welcome and complimentary treats to your canine companions.
Eco-Conscious Values: Perfect for environmentally conscious consumers, the ownership and staff actively implement zero-waste strategies to minimize their environmental footprint.
Menu and Offerings
Breakfast Sandwiches
The kitchen features a savory selection of made-to-order morning staples built on hearty, toasted bases to give you the clean, sustained energy needed for a day on the slopes or a busy morning of meetings.
Item Name
Description
The Canadian
A toasted everything bagel loaded with perfectly scrambled eggs, savory Canadian bacon, and melted havarti cheese.
The American
A toasted Asiago bagel stacked high with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and sharp Cheddar cheese.
The Breakfast Burrito
A warm flour tortilla packed tight with scrambled eggs, diced ham, smoky bacon, and melted Cheddar, served alongside cool sour cream and zesty salsa.
Oatmeals and Bowls
For those seeking a wholesome, fruit-forward start to their morning, these beautiful, fiber-rich bowls are packed with premium ingredients and finished off with perfectly steamed milk or artisanal granola.
Item Name
Description
The Utahn
A comforting bowl of hearty oats blended with brown sugar, toasted walnuts, fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, and sweet dried cranberries, all topped off with rich steamed milk.
The Californian
Nutrient-dense oats paired with sweet brown sugar, earthy walnuts, plump raisins, chewy dried apricots, and tart dried cranberries, finished with a pour of hot steamed milk.
The Hawaiian
A tropical getaway in a bowl, featuring warm oats, brown sugar, walnuts, fresh bananas, plump blueberries, and toasted shredded coconut, topped with steamed milk.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Silky, protein-packed Greek yogurt layered with raw honey, fresh hand-cut strawberries, sweet blueberries, and a crunchy pumpkin seed granola.
Bagels and Specialty Toast
Perfect for a quick bite alongside your morning brew, these offerings feature classic cream cheese spreads as well as premium seafood and vegetarian combinations.
Item Name
Description
Bagel with Cream Cheese
A classic, golden-toasted bagel available in plain, savory asiago, or traditional everything varieties, served with a generous smear of smooth cream cheese.
The Alaskan
An elevated breakfast experience featuring a toasted everything bagel piled with rich cream cheese, premium smoked salmon, peppery arugula, and tangy pickled red onion.
Avocado Go
Toasted, thick-cut multigrain bread layered with perfectly sliced fresh avocado, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, bright lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Fresh Pastries
Baked fresh daily and sourced from specialized local kitchens, the dessert and pastry counter provides the perfect sweet or savory accompaniment to an afternoon latte.
Item Name
Description
Coffee Cake
A beloved customer favorite, this traditional, moist coffee cake is hand-crafted locally in nearby Sandy.
Stuffed Croissants
Golden, flaky croissants stuffed with savory combinations, available in Egg and Cheese, Spinach Feta, or Tomato Basil.
Artisanal Scones
Freshly baked, melt-in-your-mouth scones rotating through unique, aromatic flavor additions such as sweet lavender.
Coffee and Espresso
From simple, robust black drip profiles to meticulously balanced espresso extractions, the coffee program utilizes premium beans and custom flavorings to deliver unmatched beverage consistency.
Item Name
Description
Drip Coffee
A smooth, cleanly balanced standard brew that serves as the perfect everyday companion.
Pour Over
Meticulously hand-crafted pour-over extractions, showcasing the complex notes of the beans, available daily after 10:00 AM.
Shot In The Dark
A bold, high-caffeine option featuring premium house drip coffee fortified with an added double shot of intense espresso.
Café Au Lait
A comforting, traditional preparation composed of equal parts smooth drip coffee and warm, velvety steamed milk.
Steamed Cold Brew
An innovative, warm twist on coffee, presenting an incredibly smooth, low-acid presentation of long-steeped cold brew.
Bulletproof
Keto-friendly house drip coffee blended thoroughly with high-quality MCT oil and nutrient-dense, grass-fed butter.
Cold Brew
A crisp, ultra-smooth iced beverage steeped for hours to pull out deep chocolate and nutty undertones without the bitterness.
Blended Cold Brew
A refreshing, icy blended beverage crafted with signature cold brew and rich, creamy almond milk.
Cappuccino
A classic espresso beverage boasting a perfectly balanced ratio of bold espresso, steamed milk, and a thick, cloud-like head of velvety foam.
Latte
A silky smooth beverage combining concentrated espresso shots with a generous pour of perfectly textured steamed milk.
Mocha
A luxurious espresso experience featuring a harmonious blend of rich espresso, premium dark chocolate syrup, and steamed milk.
Taracano
A unique house specialty consisting of a bold iced Americano poured over rich, creamy breve milk, enhanced with sweet shots of amaretto and tropical coconut.
Dirty Chai
A deeply aromatic beverage blending traditional, warm spiced chai tea latte with a punchy double shot of house espresso.
Americano
A clean, robust drink created by extending intense espresso shots with hot purified water to mimic a strong brew.
Specialty Teas
For those who prefer the subtle complexity of leaves over beans, the tea selection offers a vast array of organic black, green, and herbal options alongside sweet, milk-steeped lattes.
Item Name
Description
Loose Leaf Tea
An extensive, curated menu featuring premium loose-leaf green, black, or calming herbal teas steeped to order.
Tea Latte
Your choice of premium loose-leaf tea steeped deeply and crowned with a layer of smooth, texturized steamed milk.
Chai Tea
A customer favorite featuring a signature spiced, sweet vanilla, or bold maya chai base mixed seamlessly with steamed milk.
Green Tea Twist
Bright, fruit-infused green tea extractions offered in refreshing combinations like coconut lime, blueberry rose, or strawberry peach.
SLC Smog
A unique local creation blending earthy blackberry sage tea with rich blackberry syrup, finished with a blanket of steamed milk.
London Fog
A soothing comforting classic that pairs floral earl grey tea with sweet vanilla syrup and frothy steamed milk.
Iced Tea
Meticulously steeped for six minutes to ensure maximum flavor clarity before being served crisp and cold over ice.
Not-Coffee Refreshers
Perfect for warm afternoons or non-coffee drinkers, these vibrant juice blends, rich hot chocolates, and protein shakes cater to every palate and lifestyle need.
Item Name
Description
Real Fruit Smoothie
All-natural fruit smoothies blended with your choice of milk or orange juice, available in peach, banana, mango, tropical mix, mixed berry, strawberry, or blueberry.
Hot Cocoa
A velvety comforting hug in a mug, crafted from real dark chocolate to be rich and deeply flavorful without being overwhelmingly sweet.
Hand Pressed Lemonade
Tart and refreshing house-pressed lemonade, with the delicious option to mix in real, muddled fresh fruit pieces.
Apple Cider
A festive, warming classic featuring perfectly spiced and heated pure apple cider.
Protein Shake
A substantial 20 oz meal replacement blending a half banana, high-quality whey protein powder, creamy peanut butter, and milk.
Frappe
A thick, icy, and sweet blended beverage designed to satisfy your milkshake cravings with a subtle caffeine kick.
Steamer
A warm, gentle mug of perfectly steamed milk customized with your favorite gourmet flavored syrup options.
Italian Soda
An effervescent, nostalgic treat combining crisp sparkling water and ice with a variety of premium sweet fruit syrups.
Seasonal Drink Specials
Drawn directly from the cafe’s famous rotating specialty boards, these drinks celebrate the unique flavors of the changing seasons through imaginative ingredient pairings.
Item Name
Description
Lavender Dream
A beautiful, aromatic iced latte featuring a sophisticated floral blend of blackberry and lavender syrups.
Fruit-tea Summer
A sun-drenched, refreshing iced tea combining tropical passion fruit papaya tea with sweet, golden mango juice.
Gemini Matcha
An earthy premium matcha green tea latte elevated with the sweet, tropical addition of coconut milk.
Cancer Chai
A sweet and spicy twist on a classic, blending smooth vanilla chai tea with a bright pop of sweet cherry syrup.
Princess Bubblegum
A fun, vibrantly pink fruit smoothie that blends fresh, ripe strawberries, sweet peaches, and tropical mangoes.
Fall Chai
A cozy, comforting autumn favorite combining traditional warming chai tea spices with smooth pumpkin flavors.
Cinnamon Roll Latte
An indulgent, dessert-like espresso latte flavored with sweet vanilla and bakery-fresh warm cinnamon.
Maple Cider
A modern twist on traditional apple cider, enriched with sweet, natural maple syrup and a rich caramel drizzle.
Butter Bomb
A rich, deeply decadent espresso treat layered with sweet butterscotch, white chocolate mocha, and toasted praline.
Marshmallow Cocoa
A nostalgic hot chocolate creation infused with sweet, toasted marshmallow syrup and topped with milk foam.
Tigers Eye
A powerful, layered drink combining bold drip coffee with rich mocha, sweet caramel, and a punchy extra shot of espresso.
Kids Selection
Thoughtfully portioned and temperature-regulated, these kid-friendly options ensure that even the youngest explorers have a delicious treat to enjoy.
Item Name
Description
Babyccino
A fun, caffeine-free cup filled with warm, light-as-air frothed milk and topped with a dusting of sweet chocolate powder.
Kiddie Hot Cocoa
A smaller, kid-safe portion of the signature hot chocolate served at a comfortably warm, non-scalding temperature.
Chocolate Milk
A timeless childhood classic featuring chilled, creamy milk mixed thoroughly with sweet, rich chocolate syrup.
Fruit Juices
Simple, healthy portions of classic pure apple juice or bright, vitamin-C packed orange juice.
Kiddie Steamer
A pint-sized serving of warm steamed milk lightly sweetened with a single flavor shot of their choosing.
