Torrey Area Services and Amenities

As many of you may know or may have guessed, Torrey is a small town with limited services and amenities.  For this reason, you may want to stock up on some stuff before you leave Salt Lake or wherever else you may be traveling from.

Groceries
Limited groceries are available at the ChuckWagon General Store on Main St. in Torrey.  They carry canned goods, milk/juice/eggs/bread, some produce and deli items.  There is a wider selection at Food Town in Loa (about twenty minutes west).  Food Town is a full grocery store, although not necessarily by the standards that you are used to (think small, early-80's-era Price Chopper/Kroger/A&P).  If you require specialty items, organic produce, kombucha, fancy cheese, fresh fish, etc., you'll want to take care of this in Salt Lake.  In Salt Lake, try Whole Foods (700East, Between 500South and 600South) or Smith's Marketplace (500East, Between 400South and 500South).

Liquor
There is a liquor store in Bicknell (about ten minutes west of Torrey) that has a small but inclusive selection of liquor, full-strength beer (grocery store and gas station beer in Utah is 3.2% alcohol), and low-end wine.  They are open 12pm-7pm, Tuesday through Saturday.  In Salt Lake, try the Wine Store (300East, between 200South and 300South) for great selection of wine, and higher-end beer and liquor, or any state liquor store for a general selection of whatever you need (205West 400South, or 402 6th Ave., or 1625 South 900 West).  The Salt Lake stores have generally longer hours and are open Mondays.

Outdoor Gear/Supplies
There is a small outfitter located next to the Chevron at the junction of Hwy 24 and Hwy 12 in Torrey.  Basic supplies are also available at Food Town and the IFA on Main St. in Loa, as well as at the ChuckWagon in Torrey.  For better prices and a better chance of finding what you need, take care of this in Salt Lake.  Kirkham's is a locally-owned outfitter located  at 3125 South State St.  Also you could try REI (3285 East 3300 South, just off I-215).

Restaurants
Obviously you can't stock up on this in the big city.  Luckily, there are some good choices.


Rim Rock Restaurant  Amazing views and delicious food with huge portions.  Steaks, chicken, burger, fish, pasta.  American comfort food.  Everything is home-made.  Ian's gracious employer for many years.  $15-30.  Located a few miles east of Torrey on Hwy 24, south side of the road.

Rim Rock Patio  Located next to the Rim Rock Restaurant.  Pizza, sandwiches, beer, live music.  Bar-like.  Darts, horseshoes, disc golf.  $10-20.

Cafe Diablo  Upscale southwestern cuisine and HUGE tequila selection.  Very impressive food, big portions, lovely patio.  $15-30.  Located on the south side of Hwy 24 on the western edge of Torrey, with a large neon sign, across from the Sand Creek RV Park.

La Cueva Mexican Restaurant  Basic Mexican food, tacos, burritos, enchiladas.  Home-made hot sauces (ask for them).  It will fill you up.  $10-20.  Located adjacent to the Sinclair gas station east of Torrey.

ChuckWagon General Store  There is a deli counter in the back of the Chucker that makes sandwiches, Mexican food and pizza.  The sandwiches are a nice option for lunch.  As for the rest, you're on your own.  $7-15.

Slacker's, Chillz/Red Cliffs  Basic greasy drive-up burger joints.  Sometimes great, sometimes not, but fairly cheap and fast and easy.  Located across from one another on Hwy 24 on the east side of Torrey.

The Country Cafe  This is the only restaurant we're mentioning outside of Torrey, so you know it's got to be good.  Located on Hwy 24, on the west side of Loa, this is classic small town Utah diner-style food.  It's greasy and usually delicious, there is incredible artwork on the walls and usually a great selection of locals at the counter.  Try the BLT Bird with curly fries.  It will change your life.  And you will smell like the Cafe for the rest of the day.  $7-15.

Coffee Shops
Robber's Roost Books and Coffee  Located on the south side of Hwy 24 in Torrey.  Espresso and coffee, good selection of books about the area, local art.  A cool building with really nice outdoor seating.

Castle Rock Coffee  Located next to the Chevron at the junction of Hwy 24 and Hwy 12 in Torrey.  Coffee, espresso, homemade chocolates, caramels, candy, snacks.  Much nicer on the inside than you would expect of a place in a gas station parking lot.