5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Downtown, Provo UT
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 cafes in Downtown, Provo UT considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list highlights five cafes, gelato shops and coffee spots in Downtown Provo, UT, that suit families with children as well as other visitors. The businesses were drawn from places Google tags as family friendly, then ordered by rating, so each one's score reflects how people rated it. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry gives hours, address and listed attributes, plus themes that reviewers mention, so you can pick the stop that fits your afternoon or morning plans.
#1
Pinguino's Gelato
★ 4.9 (339 Google reviews)Ice cream shop
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Pinguino's Gelato is an ice cream shop with a 4.9 rating from 339 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11:30 pm, and closed Sunday. It sits at 145 W 200 N Suite 150, Provo, UT 84604. Google lists it as family friendly and good for kids, with a free parking garage nearby. Reviewers mention a wide range of flavors, free sampling before choosing, and a gelato cart at an event.
Best for: Gelato trips with kids
- Address
- 145 W 200 N Suite 150, Provo, UT 84604, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11:30 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Rugged Grounds
★ 4.8 (576 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Rugged Grounds is a coffee shop with a 4.8 rating from 576 Google reviews, open daily from 8 am to 6 pm at 397 E 200 N, Provo, UT 84606. The listed price range is $1 to $10. Google attributes include outdoor seating, live music, good coffee and tea, vegan and vegetarian options, and a space for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention a cozy interior with couches and a pool table, friendly staff and strong coffee. One reviewer described slow service and a latte that tasted watered down.
Best for: Laptop work and cozy coffee
- Address
- 397 E 200 N, Provo, UT 84606, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–6 pm
#3
peace on earth coffee PROVO
★ 4.5 (1,276 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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peace on earth coffee PROVO is a coffee shop with a 4.5 rating from 1,276 Google reviews. It is open daily, with early openings at 6:30 am and closing at 8 pm on most weekdays and Sundays, and 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The address is 35 N 300 W #200, Provo, UT 84601. The listed price range is $10 to $20. Google lists breakfast, lunch, outdoor seating and live music. Reviewers mention an iced latte, breakfast bowls, avocado toast and quick service.
Best for: Breakfast and pastries
- Address
- 35 N 300 W #200, Provo, UT 84601, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–10 pm; Mon 6:30 am–8 pm; Sat 6:30 am–10 pm; Sun 6:30 am–8 pm; Thu 6:30 am–8 pm; Tue 6:30 am–8 pm; Wed 6:30 am–8 pm
#4
Black Sheep Cafe
★ 4.4 (1,798 Google reviews)Native American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Black Sheep Cafe is a Native American restaurant with a 4.4 rating from 1,798 Google reviews. It serves lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and dinner on evenings Monday through Friday, with shorter Saturday hours and closed Sunday. It is at 19 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601, and the listed price range is $20 to $30. Reviewers mention Navajo tacos, fry bread, prickly pear lemonade and burgers on pretzel buns. Some note that it gets crowded at peak times and that parking is hard to find.
Best for: Fry bread and Navajo tacos
- Address
- 19 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm; Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Sat 12–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm
#5
Dutch Bros Coffee
★ 4.4 (834 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Dutch Bros Coffee is a coffee shop with a 4.4 rating from 834 Google reviews, open from 5 am until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and until 11 pm on other days. It is at 1310 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604, and the listed price range is $1 to $10. Google lists a drive-through, kerbside pickup, outdoor seating, and family friendly and good-for-kids tags. Reviewers praise friendly staff and fun service, while others mention long waits in the drive-through.
Best for: Drive-through drinks with kids
- Address
- 1310 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–12 am; Mon 5 am–11 pm; Sat 5 am–12 am; Sun 5 am–11 pm; Thu 5 am–11 pm; Tue 5 am–11 pm; Wed 5 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Downtown, Provo UT with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Black Sheep Cafe takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, peace on earth coffee PROVO opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Pinguino's Gelato ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 339 reviews. Rugged Grounds is second at 4.8 from 576 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Provo UT are open late?
Dutch Bros Coffee stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Rugged Grounds $1–10; peace on earth coffee PROVO $10–20; Black Sheep Cafe $20–30; Dutch Bros Coffee $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pinguino's Gelato, Rugged Grounds, peace on earth coffee PROVO, Black Sheep Cafe and Dutch Bros Coffee.
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