We went on Valentines day and it was packed. There were 1/2 dozen couples waiting, yet they got us seated in about 10 minutes. While we were waiting to get seated, it gave me a couple minutes to look at some of the cool nostalgic art. I liked the vintage motorcycle's, an Indian Motorcycle sign, a collection of cowboy boots etc. My favorite was the framed t-shirts and one in particular. I'm guessing it was from the owners other business as it was a caricature of 'Deckers Custom Bikes' and it said "Costs More....Takes Longer". I dig that attitude. Anyway, I've eaten here before (a couple times a year) but never really noticed all the detail. It just makes for an overall nice atmosphere. The only table open was one that seats six. They asked us if that was ok or if we wanted to wait a few more minutes for a smaller table. We took it. The restaurant was clean (if you read any of my reviews you'll know that is important to me) and I watched a girl bus a table and she even wiped down the salt and pepper shakers as well as the underside edge of the table. I'm a sticky freak so I appreciated that. While looking at the menu, a couple more tables cleared and they were seating a family of six on a four seat table with a child stuck on each end. We offered to switch with the family and they really appreciated it, as did our server. He brought us complimentary chips and salsa and thanked us. Just then a two seat table opened up and we took that. I really like the lemonade because it reminds me of what my grandmother made. It's kind of tart and pulpy. It's not the fountain type. My wife got it with raspberries and it is good but too sweet for me. We both ordered the Trolley Chicken sandwich, mine without the fried onion straws. The food came out quickly and the sandwich was a good size. Neither one of us finished ours. It came with the option of a few sides and we both got the salad (minus sprouts). I'd suggest to the owners maybe a smaller portion on the salad or a larger plate. It's so big that it is hard to eat without overflowing on to the table. Great value but lots to eat. For dessert we split the Russian Creme and it was damn tasty. I understand it is either seasonal or only on special occasions. If it's in, get it. It's great. The meal came to $33.82 before tip. I felt it was a good value and we'll go back more often. If you've read any of my other reviews you'll see I always get a few pics. I got one with our server. I can't be sure on his name (maybe Cary) but he was excellent. He didn't use anything to write our order down with and got it perfect. He kept our drinks full and offered good suggestions on what to try. Lastly, I'm a big fan of carrot cake and ordered a slice to go. It's very heavy and the frosting is seriously tasty. I've been nibbling on it for a few days and only have a couple bites left.....bummer. The only carrot cake that I've found that is comparable is from Kneaders. This trumps that for sure though.
(5)
Kendall B.
The Rosemary garlic fries!!!! Delish. Great burgers and AMAZING service. Ask to sit in the back where the trolley is!
(5)
Dana C.
Loved this place! Such a Springville gem, and a must go-to if you're in Provo South. The outside is as adorable as the inside and the food, ohhh the food. The staff is so nice, and I love that they answer your questions. You ask, "what's your favorite?" And they'll tell you exactly what their favorite thing on the menu is. Their sandwiches are huge. Difficult to eat, but perfectly put together. The fry sauce is something to behold. The quesadillas make me never want to eat anything but quesadillas ever again. I should try a burger, because I've heard they're awesomeee. Eat food here. It's worth the trip to Springville. And it's adorableee.
(5)
Beverly C.
I got the grilled veggie skewer and the Art City Special salad is the one to get! Amazing poppyseed dressing! I would have given five stars but the ice tea was sad and weak.
(4)
Liz N.
I always go for the artichoke chicken sandwich - so yummy! I have never had a bad meal at the Trolley.
(4)
Rachael H.
The Trolley never disappoints. Love their salads and they have amazing burgers. My favorites are the Art City Special (salad) and the So-Cal burger. Tonight I got the Baja Quesadilla for a change of pace. Didn't disappoint. The jumbo shrimp and pineapple are only enhanced with the guacamole. They have incredible desserts. The cheesecake is always fresh and delicious. If you are driving through Springville and looking for great food...drive no further than Art City Trolley.
(5)
Ricardo L.
Awesome food. Quesadillas are off the chain as well as the Rosemary fries and burgers!
(5)
Lindsey G.
The food and service are both amazing. We went on a weekend and were seated right away. Our waiter had great suggestions as it was our first time eating there. The Rosemary garlic fries are a must! Our waiter suggested the carrot cake and brought it with a side of caramel which was divine!
(5)
Damon J.
I've been very impressed with the Art City Trolley. I've been here with groups of friends as well as on dates, and it never fails to please. The atmosphere is cozy, especially in the back part of the restaurant which is a converted trolley car. The great quality of food combined with huge portions is a perfect match. You can't go wrong - from the burgers to quesadillas to salads, you won't leave hungry or dissatisfied. I would highly recommend the strawberry or raspberry lemonade. It's on the pricy side but well worth it.
(5)
Jason C.
Great place! Best Burgers in Springville. The Salads are wonderful! Do not miss the Mud Slide Shakes!
(4)
Christian G.
Art City Trolley never lets me down. Every time i go, i am greeted with super friendly service by the great staff that they have. Everybody just seems to be in the best moods! Every dish i have tried has been amazing! The wings are delicious! The steak and gorgonzola cheese quesadilla is to die for! So many flavors that go great with the variety of delicious sauces offered. They have delightful chips and salsa: the chips are thin, perfectly salted and not greasy or oily which is an important factor for me. The salsa is fresh, not spicy, but fresh and full of flavor. I most recently ordered a double custom built burger consisting of tomato, bacon, onion strings, jalepeno, bbq sauce, and hot wing sauce. It was phenomenal! the patties are fresh and actually taste like beef full of flavor! all topped on a pretzel bun. The cakes they have are moist and delicious, don't pass them up! The price is unbeatable for the portion size and fantastic quality they serve in every entree. I honestly wasn't let down in any way.
(5)
Cindy B.
There is nothing here I wouldn't want to try. It's my favorite go to place for casual dining. Salads, burgers, ribs or chocolate cake, nothing is a loser here.
(5)
Jean W.
This place is cool. The interior, I mean. It's decorated flea-market style, with no bare square inches to be found. Biker equipment, sports memorabilia, old-fashioned tin signage, metal tables, etc...you get the idea. It's almost like a small-scale Hard Rock Cafe without any of the famous/infamous tchotchke. Top off the ambience with music which always seems louder than acceptable. (Don't come here if you're looking to cure a headache.) The owners/managers/service staff here seem nominally interested in creating a decent experience for their patrons. Although, I daresay we've had more extremely mediocre service here than nearly anywhere else. Some of their wait staff is on it; in my experience, though, most provide only the minimum service required to get you through your meal and on to the *bill payment* and *shuffling you out the door* parts. Now - the food. They have a fine looking menu. In fact, if I were designing a menu, developing categories, etc., theirs is perfectly acceptable in every way...except no beer. (But again, it's the UC, so the choices are made for you.) They offer an impressive variety of apps, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entree platters (ribs, wings, etc.), and quesadillas. And when I say variety, I'm talkin' ELEVEN different salads, SEVEN different quesadillas, and EIGHT different burgers, people. That's impressive variety. Of their many choices, I've tried just about everything. It's all good. Especially the salads. It's no surprise that they are famous for their salads, which are offered in two sizes - half and whole. Well-thought-out combinations utilize primarily romaine, mixed greens, or spinach for a base - my sincere appreciation for NOT using iceberg lettuce like so many still do. They top these leafy wonders with items such as grilled chicken, nuts, candied/dried fruit, cheese, bacon, and some interesting dressings. They sure do taste good. BUT (and, there it is...), do not be fooled into thinking you're getting healthy by eating their salads. In fact, they truly may be only slightly more healthy than the burgers and fries. For all the salad varieties, they still don't offer an honestly healthy choice. I'd love to see Trolley offer a salad featuring lots of raw and untreated veggies and fruits, without the bacon bits, heavy cheeses, and heart-stopping dressings. As they are, these are special occasion salads. And not just because of their mega-load of fat and calories, or their huge size - but also for the price. You'll pay nearly $10 for a half salad, and roughly $13-14 for a whole. For that kind of money, I'd like to expect gold flakes instead of almonds, and your own branded take-home bottle of truffle oil for dressing. The burgers are...good, but mostly for their impressive combos and toppings. The meat is just okay, most of the time. I've been here more than once when the meat was so dry, it was like biting into a stack of saltines. I also don't enjoy their ribs, in any of the sauces/preparations offered. I've never ordered them myself, but have tried stolen bites from various friends and family who have. They're generally overcooked, and doused in copious amounts of sauce...likely in an attempt to disguise the stringy meat. The fish used in their Fish & Chips and Fish Sandwich is very blahh. Even though they describe it as "pub style," which I would assume means that they use some sort of beer in the batter, I cannot detect any inherent beer flavor. Skip this part unless you are a super-taster and can't abide flavor. I'm unimpressed with their guacamole, which is no surprise. Legitimate guacamole should never include most of the spices they use in theirs. Real guacamole is very simple with clean, pure flavors, and should never cost $9 a serving, anywhere. Their various desserts (all cakes) look beautiful, and you can take any of them home with you in whole form. But I haven't had a cake here that would make me want to, frankly. They look much more delicious than they taste. Plus, again, you'll pay $6 for an individual piece, or $50 if you want to take home a whole cake to share. Ouch. That hurts. I do love their beverage options - mostly. Included are flavored lemonades, great shakes, malts, floats and slushes, Weinhardt's sodas, and of course milk (in white or chocolate). I say mostly, because they also serve Pepsi products. Hello 1990! Coke is where its at, Trolley. I love this common exchange when ordering a soda here... Everyone: "...and, a Diet Coke, please." Server: "Oh, is Diet Pepsi ok?" Everyone: "Uhhh, no. Nevermind. I'll have an ice water." Where are the keys to this Trolley thing? I think we could bring it well into the new milennium, beginning by toting it up to the SLCo, lowering the prices to reasonable, and adding beer.
(2)
Christian A.
This place is awesome! I was introduced to this restaurant by a good friend, and have been taking our own family friends to this place whenever my wife and I have the chance. They have the best wings I've ever had! Hands down! Service is always great, and personable. Only tip is call ahead or make a reservation. This place is always busy! You won't be disappointed dining here
(5)
Dave B.
Restaurants that represent the history of a town are automatically worth visiting. Art City Trolley has a trolley car built in to the restaurant with decor representing the local railroads history. The quesadillas and fresh raspberry lemonade are my two favorites. The vibe and decor here is unique for this area. Seating in the trolley area is fun. This is a go to place and a great reason to head down to Springville. ***Update*** 7/18/2014 Removed one star because the food has been too greasy lately. Will update again after going back.
(4)
Casey W.
Updated review: After an initially luke-warm experience at Art City Trolley, we've been back twice to give it another shot. I'm glad we did. The biggest negative the first time around was the service, which hasn't been an issue since. My updated summary: Pros: Food quality Food quantity Service Cons: Soda fountain still a little iffy taste-wise for the diet coke (but I'm admittedly a stickler when it comes to diet coke). Other Notes: The mozzarella stick appetizer comes in almost comically large portions and are delicious. The corn fritters were a unique option and quite fun to eat. My wife loves the sweet sensations salad (the spicy salad is another good option, though i prefer grilled chicken instead of the battered strips that come standard), and they have one of the best quesadillas around (significantly better than cafe rio/bajio and the like) for pretty much the same price. Burgers are quite large and tasty. Wings are battered and have always been served crispy and never oily. The hottest sauce isn't quite as hot as I'd like it, but the variety of heats they have offer a fairly traditional take on buffalo sauce (with a slightly sweet twist I think). We'll be back.
(4)
Amiee E.
I live out of the area so I haven't been here in years...but tonight I had the BEST BURGER I've EVER had in my life! ! ! ! The SO-CAL burger is where it's at, y'all! OMG! it has a chili lime mayo, pepper jack cheese, tomato, awesome guacamole, fried jalepenos & onions, amazing bacon & topped with a fresh pretzel bun! ! WHAT! Good gracious I ate the entire thing like a crazy person! it IS a bit of a mess to eat but completely Worth it. it's full of flavor with a little spice, but nothing too over the top spicy. I can't wAit to get it again! The fries were good here, too. as was our service. great little gem in a little town! p.s., for you avid soda drinkers they have pellet ice! mmm
(5)
Destiny K.
I love going to Art City Trolley, mostly because of the feel of the place. The fry sauce is amazing (seriously, what do they put in it?!) and everything I've ever ordered has been great. The staff is awesome. We have always had great service and great food. A total classic to Springville.
(5)
Melanie B.
Unbelievably good food. Great combination of flavors in every bite. Everyone in my party sampled one another's food and it was all delicious. I doubt you can make a bad selection. I have been known to be an onion ring snob and Art City Trolleys are now amongst my favorites. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE!
(5)
Mike B.
I love the ambience and more importantly, the chicken wings here. Whenever I'm in Springville and have time for a sit down meal, the place to be is the Trolley.
(5)
Vicki J.
Loved the garlic rosemary fries and house fry sauce. SoCal Burger and Trolley Salad were superb and service was excellent.
(5)
James W.
Great lunch today. I had the fish sandwich and it was really good. I've been to art city trolley several times and it never disappoints.
I think this place has the best food in Utah County. Fun place to eat with the trolley theme. The wings and quesadillas are some of the best I've had, anywhere. My wife and I are coming down from West Jordan for our anniversary dinner tomorrow. Can't wait.
(5)
Evan R.
Great food and even cooler atmosphere if you appreciate automobile and biker memorabilia. I recommend the onion rings and the wing burger. Super quick service.
(4)
Tony M.
What a steak quesadilla! It was huge and tasty. They do not disappoint, they have good, food along with great service.
(5)
Michelle M.
I'm sure the rest of their menu is wonderful, BUT all I can ever get it the Trolley Tortilla salad because it is to die for! I make it out here at least once a week for lunch. The wait staff is friendly and you can always plan on your food being full of flavor and fresh.
(4)
Stanton B.
the waiting staff were excellent. I had a salad that was okay and my wife had the quesadillas that was fantastic. Overall the experience was a positive one and I would go again.
(4)
Kris B.
Very slow service this time around. Corn fritters were overcooked, but the burger was decent. The mac and cheese is nothing special. Hope the next visit redeems this place. Great stopping point to grab dinner on the way to Moab.
(3)
Molly S.
This place is amazing. The service is great & the food (oh my goodness, the food..) is so insanely DELICIOUS! I love this place!
(5)
Aaron T.
The food was good. I got the Wing Burger, and others ordered the Fish & Chips, the Philly Cheese steak, and a salad. Everyone liked their food, but the service was very slow.
(4)
Jessica B.
They have the best wings we've ever had! Everything we have tried there has been delicious.
(5)
Laura M.
Oi, their hamburgers were fabulous ! The french fries even more delish with some vinegar.
(4)
Shay B.
Delicious and fun. Menu isn't boring, with plenty of choices and new spins on normal, boring food choices. This place is a hidden gem. Had the spinach and mushroom quesadilla with chicken, rosemary fries, spinach and artichoke dip. All of it was so good, I only wish I could come back more often to try their other items. My fiance had a burger with Caesar salad and pretty much woofed it down. He said it was awesome but I'm not sure he actually tasted it :) great price and service was quick and friendly.location and parking are awkward. Had a piece of lemon berry cake that we took home. To die for!
(4)
Ken Y.
Great Service, excellent Food, try the carrot cake
(5)
Rebecca B.
Amazing ribs & good vibes! Not to mention the decor is super cool and the service is great!! Love this place and will go back often.
(5)
Joe L.
They have been revamping their menu a bit that past few months (new buns) and playing with new offerings (had fry sauce the other day that was amazing). I really like the new changes. This restaurant is on my short list of regular restaurants my family goes to.
(5)
Dane S.
Went today and they have a re-vamped menu. Had a party of six and was well accommodated. All loved what they had, and there was some variety among us (salads, sandwiches, burgers, fries, rings). I was impressed with their menu and the interesting variations throughout. Service was pretty good too... young wait-staff, but got the job done and wore a smile. Over-all, worth it to come down from the often crowded and overrated Provo/Orem area.
(4)
Allison R.
This is my favorite "go to " place for dinner when I'm sick of cooking! The food is so yummy, just like momma makes it! :D
(5)
Nate M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! When you go, you have to get the wings, I prefer the medium or hot ones. Their salads are huge and their burgers are really tasty. I'd say the best thing about The Trolley is that it seems to be family owned and operated, which to me, means extra special attention to detail. This is by far one of our favorite places to eat in south Utah County.
(5)
Kellen P.
I ordered their special which was a tri-tip sandwich with fries. Spent almost 14 bucks on the worst sandwich I've ever had. My wife ordered a salad that looked like they just dumped a bag of lettuce on a plate and put some cheese on it. After almost $40 of damage, we went home hungry and very disappointed. I would not recommend this place. It looks cool inside, but the food is not good and very over priced.
(2)
Richard G.
I've been hearing good things about this place for quite some time, but as I don't get to Springville very often & coupled with the fact that the worn sign & peeling paint didn't get me very excited, I hadn't ventured in. Once inside, what a surprise! Great interior atmosphere. The service was exceptionally friendly, almost too much, but felt genuine and our waiter was in full form. As for the food, everything was great, yada yada, but I am about to make a bold claim and one which I do not make lightly: These guys have the best damn chicken wings I have had in a long, long, long time. About 12 years in fact, because I well remember the last wings I had that were that good. Almost 5 stars for those wings! I now love this place.
(4)
Ashley S.
Heres what I ate... it was good. Drink: Mr cooleys black cherry cream slush (you can also try it in other flavors) Think amazing rootbeer float. Food: Artichoke chicken sandwich. Great combination of flavors. Ambiance: Cool old signs great waiter service.
(3)
Erin Q.
I''ve driven by this restaurant a few times on my way through Springville and had wanted to stop in sometime because of the quaint feel that it gives off from the street. The face of Art City Trolly from Main Street is an old trolley car which has been converted into a section of the restaurant. It has a different feel from sitting in a trolley car inside of the Old Spaghetti Factory because it's not resting inside the restaurant - rather, you walk up a few steps to get to it and it's just a different section of the place. While the insulation sucks (we went when it's freaking cold in Utah - old trolleys must not have been meant for comfort in the cold), the feel of the place was pretty sweet. The restaurant goes along with the feel of downtown Springville - it is a fairly artsy town, and the locals seem to love this place for lunch. I had a cheeseburger and fries. The fries were awesome, still with a sliver of the skin on them, and they tasted wonderful with the ranch that I ordered...mmm. I was so full by the end of the meal that I didn't order dessert. I have to say that their desserts look incredible. I forget what the special was called that I looked at, but it was some kind of Snickers cake, where the slices were comparable in size to those of Claim Jumper, but cheaper.
(4)
Mikell J.
Pretty good food. Some of the best in Springville. The ribs are great! Ladies seem to love the salads. Once in a while they have awesome tri-tip sandwiches... too bad they don't serve them all the time.
(4)
Michael H.
its OK. For the price I would rather go elsewhere. It is good for dates because girls love the salads. The deserts are good. Everything is pretty good but it just OK and not like WOW. Unless you are female and you get the salad.
(3)
Fancypants J.
This is a cute place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere (well in my snobby Northern Californian view, anyway) but seems to be popular on the Chowhound message board. It's made out of an old train car attached to a building, hence the name. Springville is apparently a bit of an artist's community too. I' ve had the hot wings, a blue cheese burger and the artichoke chicken sandwich and all of them were very good. It's worth a detour if you are driving through the area, or if you make a wrong turn looking for Cracker Barrel and happen to come across it by accident, like I did.
(4)
Josh I.
I fancy myself a foodie since I eat out about 10 times per week. I have been to every restaurant in provo/orem/springville and Art City Trolley is one of my favorite places to go. I have all their quesadillas and they are all pretty good but they aren't as much food if you get a burger or sandwich. I recommend the Cali Club, it's the best chicken sandwich that I have ever had. Get the fry sauce with the fries.
(5)
Daniel D.
I went with my wife to Art City Trolley the other day. We just moved to Springville and had never been. It was really good! We eat out each week at a different restaurant, and of the other options on Main Street in Springville, it has been my favorite. We only had 45 minutes and told our waiter that. He was fast about everything to help accommodate us. The food was good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. We were in the end of the actual old trolley car, so it was a lot of fun. if you live near Springville and still haven't gone to this place, I would if I were you!
(5)
Cannon H.
American cuisine. Burgers, wings, salad, whatever. Great burgers, great wings, Local favorite. Burgers have a great charbroil flavor, they do a nice job balancing the other flavors in their specialty burgers so that they don't overwhelm the actual burger. Wings are nice and sweet, not all vinegar like other places. This place would be a lot busier if it weren't in Springville. Kind of a local secret.
(4)
Abraham G.
I've only been there once. Ordered a salad and some wings. Wings were not that great. The salad was bland and the lettuce was chopped too big.
(2)
Carlene W.
I researched restaurants for a recent vacation on Yelp before leaving town. Overall, it worked out pretty good. One place that we were really happy about and agreed with the Yelp ratings was the Art City Trolley. If this place was in Portland (OR) there would be a line out the door all the time (especially with the possible addition of some microbrews and wine ...). The decor is fun, the service was attentive and I really appreciated the waitperson suggesting that a HALF order of the Art City Special salad was probably going to be sufficient, He was so right! The salad is outstanding - perhaps the best salad I've ever eaten. The spouse had the Blue Bacon Burger with baked beans and he was a happy camper too. We did encounter one thing that made us really unhappy - when we passed back through Utah on our return trip it was on a Sunday only to find out that Art City Trolley is closed on Sundays. We had really been looking forward to a return visit but, hey, that's the way it goes.
(5)
Shauna B.
This is a fun place, and the best seating is obviously in the trolley. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is friendly and fun; the food is really good too, although I did have to wait a bit for my order a couple times.
(4)
Brian H.
They're fresh burgers with special sauces are awesome. My wife loves how big and flavorful their salads are too. They just have great food and friendly hometown service. As a local, this is out favorite restaurant in Springville.
(4)
Mark W.
The only reason people talk about this place at all is because decent food in Utah County is nonexistent. When the nicest place in town in Chili's, then anything even remotely mediocre seems awesome. That pretty much sums up the Art City Trolley. Think of Red Robin with higher prices and there you've got it. Typical for the area, they believe quantity can substitute for quality, and that a "cute" atmosphere of crazy crap on the walls can substitute for a boring menu. But then again, that's why this place is successful for the locals, because that's about the limit of what's expected around there.
(2)
Steven R.
Been a while. Need to go again
(4)
Chris H.
Although salads from other restaurants usually feel more like a punishment than a reward, I crave the salads from art city trolley
(5)
Jan G.
I drive down to this little restaurant with its diner decor and diner food whenever I feel I've earned a special treat. Their fried fish is very good and the best one can find in Utah - though you do have to ask them to bring malt vinegar. I enjoy their hamburger with the blue cheese. A slice of their carrot cake is huge - so bring a friend to share it with! Just a note. If you end up in the trolley car section of the diner, be certain to wear a jacket. The a/c can be freezing back there.
(4)
Tristan A.
I've been enamored with Springville since 1974. I used to drive down and hang out in Hobble Creek Canyon in the fall. Absolutely Uh-MAZING for fall colors. That canyon is my idea of paradise. Ok, favorite spot give-away. This is a cute little restaurant I'd always wanted to try. Decor is retro with lots of old tin business signs. There's some nice harleys inside too, the owner is a collector. I had the guacamole and bacon burger and it was really good. I think they use local beef, and its very fresh and tasty. It came with a generous ceasar salad, that was very good. I also asked for 'just a couple of fries', coz you gotta try the fries at new places, to see if they're you're favorite. These were! Yummy fries with a little bit of skins on them, yes! Great service. Again, more hard surfaces, with concrete floors and aluminum tables, but there was some dark beadboard wood around, so sound level wasn't terrible, esp after the large family with the screaming infant, next to me, finished and left. They say their salads are their specialty, and can be easily shared. I'll be back for a salad or something else equally tempting on their menu. Lots of things to go back for... Get off the main street and check out some of the neat little victorian homes and gardens in Springville. This place has not covered up the irrigation streams that were so common to Utah, and a part of old Utah that I loved. Provo HAD the greatest irrigation ditches, like streams in front of homes. This little town is my idea of 'walking back' in time and I'd love to live there.
(4)
Chase A.
I've downgraded to 2 stars. I feel like giving it one star. I get the wade's burger every time (why do I keep coming back? Majority rule.). It's good. Whatever. Chips and salsa are good. Onion rings, fries, sales are good. Ribs were bad. Fish (n'chips) were bad. I don't quite feel this place has enough variety. It's salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and a few items. Small town folks like this place. Girls like this place. Will never go back.
(2)
A. Todd S.
Let's just say that Art City Trolly is basically me and my wife's second kitchen. We love it, perhaps a little too much. The prices are good, and the variety of food is wonderful. We are the types that many of the waiters know our orders as soon as we walk in the door. I think between my wife and I, we have tried about everything. We keep coming back because we haven't been disappointed by ANYTHING! Yes, we are slightly easy to please when it comes to food (living in Cambodia for a long time tends to do that to you) still, we can't say enough good things about this wonderful establishment. The salads are great (ask for extra chicken if you want to stay full longer), the quesadillas are big and delicious in their respective ways. The burgers are fabulous! My wife rarely orders anything BUT the blue bacon burger. I wasn't blown away by the ribs, but this isn't a steakhouse, and the honey BBQ sauce makes up for everything. If you are close to Springville and hungry come to Art City Trolley. It is one of a kind, and our favorite restaurant for miles... by far.
(5)
Sara T.
Oh. My. Yum!!! So so good :) homemade sauces, best onion rings delicious char grilled burger .... Worth it!! Great service 5 stars all the way around
(5)
Nate S.
Nice folks, nice place, decent (a bit thin) shakes, very tasty fries. BUT, when the burger is both burnt and undercooked, when it is thinner than a coaster and cooler than the other side of the pillow, then all the rest is just inadequate garnish.
(2)
Jeff B.
I went for lunch with my wife and in-laws. Together we had three salads and a burger. Everything was very good, and the server we had was excellent. Five stars because there's nothing to dock them on.
(5)
Joseph G.
Rosemary fries! The burgers were god. Pass on the spicy chicken salad. The bean soup was ok Great staff. I love old diners. There is limited parking in back.
(4)
Breeann H.
The Art City Special Salad is Awesome, and that is coming from someone who NEVER orders a salad! Some of the other food has been hit or miss, and I think the pricing, especially for cakes, is a little high, but over all a fun place to visit. We haven't been there as often as I initially thought we would be, because of the reasons listed above, but it is still a fun atmosphere and a place I enjoy going once or twice a year.
(4)
Dave E.
Another great local treat in Springville . The ambiance with the motorcycle and trolley in the resturant are fun, it has a 50's diner feel but not look. It is a creation of a local artiest and he has done a great job. The Wings are awesome, although they have fallen short on the Blue Cheese dressing which I find a must for wings, but Utah seems to prefer RANCH. I have yet to find a dud on the menu and I have tried just about everything. The Salads are great, and the deserts are heavenly. they have flavored sodas which my wife loves. You should try this place at least once.
(4)
Rebecca A.
We went here on the recommendation of my husband's amazing barber we couldn't have been more satisfied. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely amazing! I had the baja quesadilla, my hubby had a custom burger with mac and cheese, our friends had the Texas double burger with onion rings and the Cali burger with rosemary garlic fries. Can you say mouth watering??? This has just become one of our favorite restaurants and the beginning of a tradition every time we come to Springville. Well done!!!
(5)
Clint M.
Saw the rosemary garlic fries and Gorgonzola and steak quesadilla recommended here and they did not disappoint. The fish sandwich, which was Tilapia, was straight up delightful. Great flavor, service and atmosphere. Will be coming back again for sure.
(5)
Carin H.
Delicious. I Had the steak and Gorgonzola quesadilla. Restaurant was given as a recommendation from a store we stopped to shop at, and would recommend it to anyone that may visit the springville area!!! Service was great as well!
(4)
Sam S.
Art City Trolley used to be one of the better places to eat in Springville. As a town with few restaurant options beyond fast food, Art City Trolley was one of those places you could expect a nicer meal. But after some recent visits that left me unsatisfied and disappointed my opinion has changed. The food at Art City Trolley is just not as good as it used to be. Sure the place still has a fun atmosphere, crazy crap and other cool decorations on the walls, but if the food isn't good who cares?
(2)
Angela D.
I had a previous review on here that I decided to delete. I have since eaten here a few times since so I feel I can write a better review about it. I really love this restaurant. It falls somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me. My entire family will eat out here and we all order the Art City Special Salad. Its by far the best item on their menu and most popular. I have eaten one or two of their other dishes and I don't know that I would give those 5 stars but they were still decent. My husband and 5 brothers who don't normally order or even like salads always order the Art City Special Salad. So I'd say its totally worth trying! It's by far my favorite salad from any restaurant. The atmosphere is great as well. I love the cool decor. The staff has always been friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Anytime my family is in town, we are always sure to make a special trip to Art City Trolley for lunch or dinner. It will continue to be one of our traditions!
(5)
Josh C.
What if I told you that there was a little restaurant in Springville Utah that had an atmosphere that was so amazing that it can't be contained. What if I was to add that this place had THE MOST AMAZING FOOD. Seriously I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and was not disappointed with anything. I do have my favorites so let me make a quick list in case you are a Trolley virgin. Carne Asada Quesadilla - all the Quesadillas are good but this one will blow you mind Southwestern Philly - perfect bread, perfect meat, perfectly spicy and I promise you have never tasted anything like it. Medium or Lip Smacking chicken wings - I am about to state a FACT. I didn't want to throw this out lightly so I did my research. I have tried all the chicken wings in the world and these are the best wings in the entire universe. If you are in Provo and looking for something the Trolley is TOTALLY worth the drive.
(5)
Rob B.
I have eaten here many times. When we lived in Utah (we live in Los Angeles area now) my wife would schedule our dinner dates here. I went there with all of my siblings and many of their spouses to find it lacking. The server Kelly rocked (wasn't ours). The lemonade tasted like sour fruit water. The food was little better than ok. The salad dressing (balsamic) waslittle more than vinegar. And the food finally came to our group almost an hour and twenty minutes late. Not acceptable! Your server saved the review from a 1 star.
(3)
Cindy B.
There is nothing here I wouldn't want to try. It's my favorite go to place for casual dining. Salads, burgers, ribs or chocolate cake, nothing is a loser here.
(5)
Daniel D.
I went with my wife to Art City Trolley the other day. We just moved to Springville and had never been. It was really good! We eat out each week at a different restaurant, and of the other options on Main Street in Springville, it has been my favorite. We only had 45 minutes and told our waiter that. He was fast about everything to help accommodate us. The food was good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. We were in the end of the actual old trolley car, so it was a lot of fun. if you live near Springville and still haven't gone to this place, I would if I were you!
(5)
Cannon H.
American cuisine. Burgers, wings, salad, whatever. Great burgers, great wings, Local favorite. Burgers have a great charbroil flavor, they do a nice job balancing the other flavors in their specialty burgers so that they don't overwhelm the actual burger. Wings are nice and sweet, not all vinegar like other places. This place would be a lot busier if it weren't in Springville. Kind of a local secret.
(4)
Abraham G.
I've only been there once. Ordered a salad and some wings. Wings were not that great. The salad was bland and the lettuce was chopped too big.
(2)
Carlene W.
I researched restaurants for a recent vacation on Yelp before leaving town. Overall, it worked out pretty good. One place that we were really happy about and agreed with the Yelp ratings was the Art City Trolley. If this place was in Portland (OR) there would be a line out the door all the time (especially with the possible addition of some microbrews and wine ...). The decor is fun, the service was attentive and I really appreciated the waitperson suggesting that a HALF order of the Art City Special salad was probably going to be sufficient, He was so right! The salad is outstanding - perhaps the best salad I've ever eaten. The spouse had the Blue Bacon Burger with baked beans and he was a happy camper too. We did encounter one thing that made us really unhappy - when we passed back through Utah on our return trip it was on a Sunday only to find out that Art City Trolley is closed on Sundays. We had really been looking forward to a return visit but, hey, that's the way it goes.
(5)
Shauna B.
This is a fun place, and the best seating is obviously in the trolley. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is friendly and fun; the food is really good too, although I did have to wait a bit for my order a couple times.
(4)
Brian H.
They're fresh burgers with special sauces are awesome. My wife loves how big and flavorful their salads are too. They just have great food and friendly hometown service. As a local, this is out favorite restaurant in Springville.
(4)
Angela D.
I had a previous review on here that I decided to delete. I have since eaten here a few times since so I feel I can write a better review about it. I really love this restaurant. It falls somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me. My entire family will eat out here and we all order the Art City Special Salad. Its by far the best item on their menu and most popular. I have eaten one or two of their other dishes and I don't know that I would give those 5 stars but they were still decent. My husband and 5 brothers who don't normally order or even like salads always order the Art City Special Salad. So I'd say its totally worth trying! It's by far my favorite salad from any restaurant. The atmosphere is great as well. I love the cool decor. The staff has always been friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Anytime my family is in town, we are always sure to make a special trip to Art City Trolley for lunch or dinner. It will continue to be one of our traditions!
(5)
Josh C.
What if I told you that there was a little restaurant in Springville Utah that had an atmosphere that was so amazing that it can't be contained. What if I was to add that this place had THE MOST AMAZING FOOD. Seriously I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and was not disappointed with anything. I do have my favorites so let me make a quick list in case you are a Trolley virgin. Carne Asada Quesadilla - all the Quesadillas are good but this one will blow you mind Southwestern Philly - perfect bread, perfect meat, perfectly spicy and I promise you have never tasted anything like it. Medium or Lip Smacking chicken wings - I am about to state a FACT. I didn't want to throw this out lightly so I did my research. I have tried all the chicken wings in the world and these are the best wings in the entire universe. If you are in Provo and looking for something the Trolley is TOTALLY worth the drive.
(5)
Rob B.
I have eaten here many times. When we lived in Utah (we live in Los Angeles area now) my wife would schedule our dinner dates here. I went there with all of my siblings and many of their spouses to find it lacking. The server Kelly rocked (wasn't ours). The lemonade tasted like sour fruit water. The food was little better than ok. The salad dressing (balsamic) waslittle more than vinegar. And the food finally came to our group almost an hour and twenty minutes late. Not acceptable! Your server saved the review from a 1 star.
(3)
Kendall B.
The Rosemary garlic fries!!!! Delish. Great burgers and AMAZING service. Ask to sit in the back where the trolley is!
(5)
Dana C.
Loved this place! Such a Springville gem, and a must go-to if you're in Provo South. The outside is as adorable as the inside and the food, ohhh the food. The staff is so nice, and I love that they answer your questions. You ask, "what's your favorite?" And they'll tell you exactly what their favorite thing on the menu is. Their sandwiches are huge. Difficult to eat, but perfectly put together. The fry sauce is something to behold. The quesadillas make me never want to eat anything but quesadillas ever again. I should try a burger, because I've heard they're awesomeee. Eat food here. It's worth the trip to Springville. And it's adorableee.
(5)
Christian G.
Art City Trolley never lets me down. Every time i go, i am greeted with super friendly service by the great staff that they have. Everybody just seems to be in the best moods! Every dish i have tried has been amazing! The wings are delicious! The steak and gorgonzola cheese quesadilla is to die for! So many flavors that go great with the variety of delicious sauces offered. They have delightful chips and salsa: the chips are thin, perfectly salted and not greasy or oily which is an important factor for me. The salsa is fresh, not spicy, but fresh and full of flavor. I most recently ordered a double custom built burger consisting of tomato, bacon, onion strings, jalepeno, bbq sauce, and hot wing sauce. It was phenomenal! the patties are fresh and actually taste like beef full of flavor! all topped on a pretzel bun. The cakes they have are moist and delicious, don't pass them up! The price is unbeatable for the portion size and fantastic quality they serve in every entree. I honestly wasn't let down in any way.
(5)
Shay B.
Delicious and fun. Menu isn't boring, with plenty of choices and new spins on normal, boring food choices. This place is a hidden gem. Had the spinach and mushroom quesadilla with chicken, rosemary fries, spinach and artichoke dip. All of it was so good, I only wish I could come back more often to try their other items. My fiance had a burger with Caesar salad and pretty much woofed it down. He said it was awesome but I'm not sure he actually tasted it :) great price and service was quick and friendly.location and parking are awkward. Had a piece of lemon berry cake that we took home. To die for!
(4)
Ken Y.
Great Service, excellent Food, try the carrot cake
(5)
Rebecca B.
Amazing ribs & good vibes! Not to mention the decor is super cool and the service is great!! Love this place and will go back often.
(5)
Joe L.
They have been revamping their menu a bit that past few months (new buns) and playing with new offerings (had fry sauce the other day that was amazing). I really like the new changes. This restaurant is on my short list of regular restaurants my family goes to.
(5)
Casey W.
Updated review: After an initially luke-warm experience at Art City Trolley, we've been back twice to give it another shot. I'm glad we did. The biggest negative the first time around was the service, which hasn't been an issue since. My updated summary: Pros: Food quality Food quantity Service Cons: Soda fountain still a little iffy taste-wise for the diet coke (but I'm admittedly a stickler when it comes to diet coke). Other Notes: The mozzarella stick appetizer comes in almost comically large portions and are delicious. The corn fritters were a unique option and quite fun to eat. My wife loves the sweet sensations salad (the spicy salad is another good option, though i prefer grilled chicken instead of the battered strips that come standard), and they have one of the best quesadillas around (significantly better than cafe rio/bajio and the like) for pretty much the same price. Burgers are quite large and tasty. Wings are battered and have always been served crispy and never oily. The hottest sauce isn't quite as hot as I'd like it, but the variety of heats they have offer a fairly traditional take on buffalo sauce (with a slightly sweet twist I think). We'll be back.
(4)
Amiee E.
I live out of the area so I haven't been here in years...but tonight I had the BEST BURGER I've EVER had in my life! ! ! ! The SO-CAL burger is where it's at, y'all! OMG! it has a chili lime mayo, pepper jack cheese, tomato, awesome guacamole, fried jalepenos & onions, amazing bacon & topped with a fresh pretzel bun! ! WHAT! Good gracious I ate the entire thing like a crazy person! it IS a bit of a mess to eat but completely Worth it. it's full of flavor with a little spice, but nothing too over the top spicy. I can't wAit to get it again! The fries were good here, too. as was our service. great little gem in a little town! p.s., for you avid soda drinkers they have pellet ice! mmm
We went on Valentines day and it was packed. There were 1/2 dozen couples waiting, yet they got us seated in about 10 minutes. While we were waiting to get seated, it gave me a couple minutes to look at some of the cool nostalgic art. I liked the vintage motorcycle's, an Indian Motorcycle sign, a collection of cowboy boots etc. My favorite was the framed t-shirts and one in particular. I'm guessing it was from the owners other business as it was a caricature of 'Deckers Custom Bikes' and it said "Costs More....Takes Longer". I dig that attitude. Anyway, I've eaten here before (a couple times a year) but never really noticed all the detail. It just makes for an overall nice atmosphere. The only table open was one that seats six. They asked us if that was ok or if we wanted to wait a few more minutes for a smaller table. We took it. The restaurant was clean (if you read any of my reviews you'll know that is important to me) and I watched a girl bus a table and she even wiped down the salt and pepper shakers as well as the underside edge of the table. I'm a sticky freak so I appreciated that. While looking at the menu, a couple more tables cleared and they were seating a family of six on a four seat table with a child stuck on each end. We offered to switch with the family and they really appreciated it, as did our server. He brought us complimentary chips and salsa and thanked us. Just then a two seat table opened up and we took that. I really like the lemonade because it reminds me of what my grandmother made. It's kind of tart and pulpy. It's not the fountain type. My wife got it with raspberries and it is good but too sweet for me. We both ordered the Trolley Chicken sandwich, mine without the fried onion straws. The food came out quickly and the sandwich was a good size. Neither one of us finished ours. It came with the option of a few sides and we both got the salad (minus sprouts). I'd suggest to the owners maybe a smaller portion on the salad or a larger plate. It's so big that it is hard to eat without overflowing on to the table. Great value but lots to eat. For dessert we split the Russian Creme and it was damn tasty. I understand it is either seasonal or only on special occasions. If it's in, get it. It's great. The meal came to $33.82 before tip. I felt it was a good value and we'll go back more often. If you've read any of my other reviews you'll see I always get a few pics. I got one with our server. I can't be sure on his name (maybe Cary) but he was excellent. He didn't use anything to write our order down with and got it perfect. He kept our drinks full and offered good suggestions on what to try. Lastly, I'm a big fan of carrot cake and ordered a slice to go. It's very heavy and the frosting is seriously tasty. I've been nibbling on it for a few days and only have a couple bites left.....bummer. The only carrot cake that I've found that is comparable is from Kneaders. This trumps that for sure though.
(5)
Stanton B.
the waiting staff were excellent. I had a salad that was okay and my wife had the quesadillas that was fantastic. Overall the experience was a positive one and I would go again.
(4)
Kris B.
Very slow service this time around. Corn fritters were overcooked, but the burger was decent. The mac and cheese is nothing special. Hope the next visit redeems this place. Great stopping point to grab dinner on the way to Moab.
(3)
A. Todd S.
Let's just say that Art City Trolly is basically me and my wife's second kitchen. We love it, perhaps a little too much. The prices are good, and the variety of food is wonderful. We are the types that many of the waiters know our orders as soon as we walk in the door. I think between my wife and I, we have tried about everything. We keep coming back because we haven't been disappointed by ANYTHING! Yes, we are slightly easy to please when it comes to food (living in Cambodia for a long time tends to do that to you) still, we can't say enough good things about this wonderful establishment. The salads are great (ask for extra chicken if you want to stay full longer), the quesadillas are big and delicious in their respective ways. The burgers are fabulous! My wife rarely orders anything BUT the blue bacon burger. I wasn't blown away by the ribs, but this isn't a steakhouse, and the honey BBQ sauce makes up for everything. If you are close to Springville and hungry come to Art City Trolley. It is one of a kind, and our favorite restaurant for miles... by far.
(5)
Jean W.
This place is cool. The interior, I mean. It's decorated flea-market style, with no bare square inches to be found. Biker equipment, sports memorabilia, old-fashioned tin signage, metal tables, etc...you get the idea. It's almost like a small-scale Hard Rock Cafe without any of the famous/infamous tchotchke. Top off the ambience with music which always seems louder than acceptable. (Don't come here if you're looking to cure a headache.) The owners/managers/service staff here seem nominally interested in creating a decent experience for their patrons. Although, I daresay we've had more extremely mediocre service here than nearly anywhere else. Some of their wait staff is on it; in my experience, though, most provide only the minimum service required to get you through your meal and on to the *bill payment* and *shuffling you out the door* parts. Now - the food. They have a fine looking menu. In fact, if I were designing a menu, developing categories, etc., theirs is perfectly acceptable in every way...except no beer. (But again, it's the UC, so the choices are made for you.) They offer an impressive variety of apps, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entree platters (ribs, wings, etc.), and quesadillas. And when I say variety, I'm talkin' ELEVEN different salads, SEVEN different quesadillas, and EIGHT different burgers, people. That's impressive variety. Of their many choices, I've tried just about everything. It's all good. Especially the salads. It's no surprise that they are famous for their salads, which are offered in two sizes - half and whole. Well-thought-out combinations utilize primarily romaine, mixed greens, or spinach for a base - my sincere appreciation for NOT using iceberg lettuce like so many still do. They top these leafy wonders with items such as grilled chicken, nuts, candied/dried fruit, cheese, bacon, and some interesting dressings. They sure do taste good. BUT (and, there it is...), do not be fooled into thinking you're getting healthy by eating their salads. In fact, they truly may be only slightly more healthy than the burgers and fries. For all the salad varieties, they still don't offer an honestly healthy choice. I'd love to see Trolley offer a salad featuring lots of raw and untreated veggies and fruits, without the bacon bits, heavy cheeses, and heart-stopping dressings. As they are, these are special occasion salads. And not just because of their mega-load of fat and calories, or their huge size - but also for the price. You'll pay nearly $10 for a half salad, and roughly $13-14 for a whole. For that kind of money, I'd like to expect gold flakes instead of almonds, and your own branded take-home bottle of truffle oil for dressing. The burgers are...good, but mostly for their impressive combos and toppings. The meat is just okay, most of the time. I've been here more than once when the meat was so dry, it was like biting into a stack of saltines. I also don't enjoy their ribs, in any of the sauces/preparations offered. I've never ordered them myself, but have tried stolen bites from various friends and family who have. They're generally overcooked, and doused in copious amounts of sauce...likely in an attempt to disguise the stringy meat. The fish used in their Fish & Chips and Fish Sandwich is very blahh. Even though they describe it as "pub style," which I would assume means that they use some sort of beer in the batter, I cannot detect any inherent beer flavor. Skip this part unless you are a super-taster and can't abide flavor. I'm unimpressed with their guacamole, which is no surprise. Legitimate guacamole should never include most of the spices they use in theirs. Real guacamole is very simple with clean, pure flavors, and should never cost $9 a serving, anywhere. Their various desserts (all cakes) look beautiful, and you can take any of them home with you in whole form. But I haven't had a cake here that would make me want to, frankly. They look much more delicious than they taste. Plus, again, you'll pay $6 for an individual piece, or $50 if you want to take home a whole cake to share. Ouch. That hurts. I do love their beverage options - mostly. Included are flavored lemonades, great shakes, malts, floats and slushes, Weinhardt's sodas, and of course milk (in white or chocolate). I say mostly, because they also serve Pepsi products. Hello 1990! Coke is where its at, Trolley. I love this common exchange when ordering a soda here... Everyone: "...and, a Diet Coke, please." Server: "Oh, is Diet Pepsi ok?" Everyone: "Uhhh, no. Nevermind. I'll have an ice water." Where are the keys to this Trolley thing? I think we could bring it well into the new milennium, beginning by toting it up to the SLCo, lowering the prices to reasonable, and adding beer.
(2)
Rebecca A.
We went here on the recommendation of my husband's amazing barber we couldn't have been more satisfied. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely amazing! I had the baja quesadilla, my hubby had a custom burger with mac and cheese, our friends had the Texas double burger with onion rings and the Cali burger with rosemary garlic fries. Can you say mouth watering??? This has just become one of our favorite restaurants and the beginning of a tradition every time we come to Springville. Well done!!!
(5)
Sam S.
Art City Trolley used to be one of the better places to eat in Springville. As a town with few restaurant options beyond fast food, Art City Trolley was one of those places you could expect a nicer meal. But after some recent visits that left me unsatisfied and disappointed my opinion has changed. The food at Art City Trolley is just not as good as it used to be. Sure the place still has a fun atmosphere, crazy crap and other cool decorations on the walls, but if the food isn't good who cares?
(2)
Molly S.
This place is amazing. The service is great & the food (oh my goodness, the food..) is so insanely DELICIOUS! I love this place!
(5)
Aaron T.
The food was good. I got the Wing Burger, and others ordered the Fish & Chips, the Philly Cheese steak, and a salad. Everyone liked their food, but the service was very slow.
(4)
Jessica B.
They have the best wings we've ever had! Everything we have tried there has been delicious.
(5)
Laura M.
Oi, their hamburgers were fabulous ! The french fries even more delish with some vinegar.
(4)
Dane S.
Went today and they have a re-vamped menu. Had a party of six and was well accommodated. All loved what they had, and there was some variety among us (salads, sandwiches, burgers, fries, rings). I was impressed with their menu and the interesting variations throughout. Service was pretty good too... young wait-staff, but got the job done and wore a smile. Over-all, worth it to come down from the often crowded and overrated Provo/Orem area.
(4)
Nate M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! When you go, you have to get the wings, I prefer the medium or hot ones. Their salads are huge and their burgers are really tasty. I'd say the best thing about The Trolley is that it seems to be family owned and operated, which to me, means extra special attention to detail. This is by far one of our favorite places to eat in south Utah County.
(5)
Kellen P.
I ordered their special which was a tri-tip sandwich with fries. Spent almost 14 bucks on the worst sandwich I've ever had. My wife ordered a salad that looked like they just dumped a bag of lettuce on a plate and put some cheese on it. After almost $40 of damage, we went home hungry and very disappointed. I would not recommend this place. It looks cool inside, but the food is not good and very over priced.
(2)
Richard G.
I've been hearing good things about this place for quite some time, but as I don't get to Springville very often & coupled with the fact that the worn sign & peeling paint didn't get me very excited, I hadn't ventured in. Once inside, what a surprise! Great interior atmosphere. The service was exceptionally friendly, almost too much, but felt genuine and our waiter was in full form. As for the food, everything was great, yada yada, but I am about to make a bold claim and one which I do not make lightly: These guys have the best damn chicken wings I have had in a long, long, long time. About 12 years in fact, because I well remember the last wings I had that were that good. Almost 5 stars for those wings! I now love this place.
(4)
Ashley S.
Heres what I ate... it was good. Drink: Mr cooleys black cherry cream slush (you can also try it in other flavors) Think amazing rootbeer float. Food: Artichoke chicken sandwich. Great combination of flavors. Ambiance: Cool old signs great waiter service.
(3)
Josh I.
I fancy myself a foodie since I eat out about 10 times per week. I have been to every restaurant in provo/orem/springville and Art City Trolley is one of my favorite places to go. I have all their quesadillas and they are all pretty good but they aren't as much food if you get a burger or sandwich. I recommend the Cali Club, it's the best chicken sandwich that I have ever had. Get the fry sauce with the fries.
(5)
Mark W.
The only reason people talk about this place at all is because decent food in Utah County is nonexistent. When the nicest place in town in Chili's, then anything even remotely mediocre seems awesome. That pretty much sums up the Art City Trolley. Think of Red Robin with higher prices and there you've got it. Typical for the area, they believe quantity can substitute for quality, and that a "cute" atmosphere of crazy crap on the walls can substitute for a boring menu. But then again, that's why this place is successful for the locals, because that's about the limit of what's expected around there.
(2)
Steven R.
Been a while. Need to go again
(4)
Chris H.
Although salads from other restaurants usually feel more like a punishment than a reward, I crave the salads from art city trolley
(5)
Jan G.
I drive down to this little restaurant with its diner decor and diner food whenever I feel I've earned a special treat. Their fried fish is very good and the best one can find in Utah - though you do have to ask them to bring malt vinegar. I enjoy their hamburger with the blue cheese. A slice of their carrot cake is huge - so bring a friend to share it with! Just a note. If you end up in the trolley car section of the diner, be certain to wear a jacket. The a/c can be freezing back there.
(4)
Tristan A.
I've been enamored with Springville since 1974. I used to drive down and hang out in Hobble Creek Canyon in the fall. Absolutely Uh-MAZING for fall colors. That canyon is my idea of paradise. Ok, favorite spot give-away. This is a cute little restaurant I'd always wanted to try. Decor is retro with lots of old tin business signs. There's some nice harleys inside too, the owner is a collector. I had the guacamole and bacon burger and it was really good. I think they use local beef, and its very fresh and tasty. It came with a generous ceasar salad, that was very good. I also asked for 'just a couple of fries', coz you gotta try the fries at new places, to see if they're you're favorite. These were! Yummy fries with a little bit of skins on them, yes! Great service. Again, more hard surfaces, with concrete floors and aluminum tables, but there was some dark beadboard wood around, so sound level wasn't terrible, esp after the large family with the screaming infant, next to me, finished and left. They say their salads are their specialty, and can be easily shared. I'll be back for a salad or something else equally tempting on their menu. Lots of things to go back for... Get off the main street and check out some of the neat little victorian homes and gardens in Springville. This place has not covered up the irrigation streams that were so common to Utah, and a part of old Utah that I loved. Provo HAD the greatest irrigation ditches, like streams in front of homes. This little town is my idea of 'walking back' in time and I'd love to live there.
(4)
Erin Q.
I''ve driven by this restaurant a few times on my way through Springville and had wanted to stop in sometime because of the quaint feel that it gives off from the street. The face of Art City Trolly from Main Street is an old trolley car which has been converted into a section of the restaurant. It has a different feel from sitting in a trolley car inside of the Old Spaghetti Factory because it's not resting inside the restaurant - rather, you walk up a few steps to get to it and it's just a different section of the place. While the insulation sucks (we went when it's freaking cold in Utah - old trolleys must not have been meant for comfort in the cold), the feel of the place was pretty sweet. The restaurant goes along with the feel of downtown Springville - it is a fairly artsy town, and the locals seem to love this place for lunch. I had a cheeseburger and fries. The fries were awesome, still with a sliver of the skin on them, and they tasted wonderful with the ranch that I ordered...mmm. I was so full by the end of the meal that I didn't order dessert. I have to say that their desserts look incredible. I forget what the special was called that I looked at, but it was some kind of Snickers cake, where the slices were comparable in size to those of Claim Jumper, but cheaper.
(4)
Mikell J.
Pretty good food. Some of the best in Springville. The ribs are great! Ladies seem to love the salads. Once in a while they have awesome tri-tip sandwiches... too bad they don't serve them all the time.
(4)
Michael H.
its OK. For the price I would rather go elsewhere. It is good for dates because girls love the salads. The deserts are good. Everything is pretty good but it just OK and not like WOW. Unless you are female and you get the salad.
(3)
Allison R.
This is my favorite "go to " place for dinner when I'm sick of cooking! The food is so yummy, just like momma makes it! :D
(5)
Fancypants J.
This is a cute place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere (well in my snobby Northern Californian view, anyway) but seems to be popular on the Chowhound message board. It's made out of an old train car attached to a building, hence the name. Springville is apparently a bit of an artist's community too. I' ve had the hot wings, a blue cheese burger and the artichoke chicken sandwich and all of them were very good. It's worth a detour if you are driving through the area, or if you make a wrong turn looking for Cracker Barrel and happen to come across it by accident, like I did.
(4)
Dave E.
Another great local treat in Springville . The ambiance with the motorcycle and trolley in the resturant are fun, it has a 50's diner feel but not look. It is a creation of a local artiest and he has done a great job. The Wings are awesome, although they have fallen short on the Blue Cheese dressing which I find a must for wings, but Utah seems to prefer RANCH. I have yet to find a dud on the menu and I have tried just about everything. The Salads are great, and the deserts are heavenly. they have flavored sodas which my wife loves. You should try this place at least once.
(4)
Vicki J.
Loved the garlic rosemary fries and house fry sauce. SoCal Burger and Trolley Salad were superb and service was excellent.
(5)
James W.
Great lunch today. I had the fish sandwich and it was really good. I've been to art city trolley several times and it never disappoints.
(5)
Sara T.
Oh. My. Yum!!! So so good :) homemade sauces, best onion rings delicious char grilled burger .... Worth it!! Great service 5 stars all the way around
(5)
Christian A.
This place is awesome! I was introduced to this restaurant by a good friend, and have been taking our own family friends to this place whenever my wife and I have the chance. They have the best wings I've ever had! Hands down! Service is always great, and personable. Only tip is call ahead or make a reservation. This place is always busy! You won't be disappointed dining here
(5)
Chase A.
I've downgraded to 2 stars. I feel like giving it one star. I get the wade's burger every time (why do I keep coming back? Majority rule.). It's good. Whatever. Chips and salsa are good. Onion rings, fries, sales are good. Ribs were bad. Fish (n'chips) were bad. I don't quite feel this place has enough variety. It's salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and a few items. Small town folks like this place. Girls like this place. Will never go back.
(2)
Ryan P.
I think this place has the best food in Utah County. Fun place to eat with the trolley theme. The wings and quesadillas are some of the best I've had, anywhere. My wife and I are coming down from West Jordan for our anniversary dinner tomorrow. Can't wait.
(5)
Dave B.
Restaurants that represent the history of a town are automatically worth visiting. Art City Trolley has a trolley car built in to the restaurant with decor representing the local railroads history. The quesadillas and fresh raspberry lemonade are my two favorites. The vibe and decor here is unique for this area. Seating in the trolley area is fun. This is a go to place and a great reason to head down to Springville. ***Update*** 7/18/2014 Removed one star because the food has been too greasy lately. Will update again after going back.
(4)
Liz N.
I always go for the artichoke chicken sandwich - so yummy! I have never had a bad meal at the Trolley.
(4)
Rachael H.
The Trolley never disappoints. Love their salads and they have amazing burgers. My favorites are the Art City Special (salad) and the So-Cal burger. Tonight I got the Baja Quesadilla for a change of pace. Didn't disappoint. The jumbo shrimp and pineapple are only enhanced with the guacamole. They have incredible desserts. The cheesecake is always fresh and delicious. If you are driving through Springville and looking for great food...drive no further than Art City Trolley.
(5)
Evan R.
Great food and even cooler atmosphere if you appreciate automobile and biker memorabilia. I recommend the onion rings and the wing burger. Super quick service.
(4)
Tony M.
What a steak quesadilla! It was huge and tasty. They do not disappoint, they have good, food along with great service.
(5)
Michelle M.
I'm sure the rest of their menu is wonderful, BUT all I can ever get it the Trolley Tortilla salad because it is to die for! I make it out here at least once a week for lunch. The wait staff is friendly and you can always plan on your food being full of flavor and fresh.
(4)
Clint M.
Saw the rosemary garlic fries and Gorgonzola and steak quesadilla recommended here and they did not disappoint. The fish sandwich, which was Tilapia, was straight up delightful. Great flavor, service and atmosphere. Will be coming back again for sure.
(5)
Carin H.
Delicious. I Had the steak and Gorgonzola quesadilla. Restaurant was given as a recommendation from a store we stopped to shop at, and would recommend it to anyone that may visit the springville area!!! Service was great as well!
(4)
Beverly C.
I got the grilled veggie skewer and the Art City Special salad is the one to get! Amazing poppyseed dressing! I would have given five stars but the ice tea was sad and weak.
(4)
Ricardo L.
Awesome food. Quesadillas are off the chain as well as the Rosemary fries and burgers!
(5)
Lindsey G.
The food and service are both amazing. We went on a weekend and were seated right away. Our waiter had great suggestions as it was our first time eating there. The Rosemary garlic fries are a must! Our waiter suggested the carrot cake and brought it with a side of caramel which was divine!
(5)
Destiny K.
I love going to Art City Trolley, mostly because of the feel of the place. The fry sauce is amazing (seriously, what do they put in it?!) and everything I've ever ordered has been great. The staff is awesome. We have always had great service and great food. A total classic to Springville.
(5)
Melanie B.
Unbelievably good food. Great combination of flavors in every bite. Everyone in my party sampled one another's food and it was all delicious. I doubt you can make a bad selection. I have been known to be an onion ring snob and Art City Trolleys are now amongst my favorites. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE!
(5)
Mike B.
I love the ambience and more importantly, the chicken wings here. Whenever I'm in Springville and have time for a sit down meal, the place to be is the Trolley.
(5)
Damon J.
I've been very impressed with the Art City Trolley. I've been here with groups of friends as well as on dates, and it never fails to please. The atmosphere is cozy, especially in the back part of the restaurant which is a converted trolley car. The great quality of food combined with huge portions is a perfect match. You can't go wrong - from the burgers to quesadillas to salads, you won't leave hungry or dissatisfied. I would highly recommend the strawberry or raspberry lemonade. It's on the pricy side but well worth it.
(5)
Jason C.
Great place! Best Burgers in Springville. The Salads are wonderful! Do not miss the Mud Slide Shakes!
(4)
Breeann H.
The Art City Special Salad is Awesome, and that is coming from someone who NEVER orders a salad! Some of the other food has been hit or miss, and I think the pricing, especially for cakes, is a little high, but over all a fun place to visit. We haven't been there as often as I initially thought we would be, because of the reasons listed above, but it is still a fun atmosphere and a place I enjoy going once or twice a year.
(4)
Nate S.
Nice folks, nice place, decent (a bit thin) shakes, very tasty fries. BUT, when the burger is both burnt and undercooked, when it is thinner than a coaster and cooler than the other side of the pillow, then all the rest is just inadequate garnish.
(2)
Jeff B.
I went for lunch with my wife and in-laws. Together we had three salads and a burger. Everything was very good, and the server we had was excellent. Five stars because there's nothing to dock them on.
(5)
Joseph G.
Rosemary fries! The burgers were god. Pass on the spicy chicken salad. The bean soup was ok Great staff. I love old diners. There is limited parking in back.
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Todd C.
We went on Valentines day and it was packed. There were 1/2 dozen couples waiting, yet they got us seated in about 10 minutes. While we were waiting to get seated, it gave me a couple minutes to look at some of the cool nostalgic art. I liked the vintage motorcycle's, an Indian Motorcycle sign, a collection of cowboy boots etc. My favorite was the framed t-shirts and one in particular. I'm guessing it was from the owners other business as it was a caricature of 'Deckers Custom Bikes' and it said "Costs More....Takes Longer". I dig that attitude. Anyway, I've eaten here before (a couple times a year) but never really noticed all the detail. It just makes for an overall nice atmosphere. The only table open was one that seats six. They asked us if that was ok or if we wanted to wait a few more minutes for a smaller table. We took it. The restaurant was clean (if you read any of my reviews you'll know that is important to me) and I watched a girl bus a table and she even wiped down the salt and pepper shakers as well as the underside edge of the table. I'm a sticky freak so I appreciated that. While looking at the menu, a couple more tables cleared and they were seating a family of six on a four seat table with a child stuck on each end. We offered to switch with the family and they really appreciated it, as did our server. He brought us complimentary chips and salsa and thanked us. Just then a two seat table opened up and we took that. I really like the lemonade because it reminds me of what my grandmother made. It's kind of tart and pulpy. It's not the fountain type. My wife got it with raspberries and it is good but too sweet for me. We both ordered the Trolley Chicken sandwich, mine without the fried onion straws. The food came out quickly and the sandwich was a good size. Neither one of us finished ours. It came with the option of a few sides and we both got the salad (minus sprouts). I'd suggest to the owners maybe a smaller portion on the salad or a larger plate. It's so big that it is hard to eat without overflowing on to the table. Great value but lots to eat. For dessert we split the Russian Creme and it was damn tasty. I understand it is either seasonal or only on special occasions. If it's in, get it. It's great. The meal came to $33.82 before tip. I felt it was a good value and we'll go back more often. If you've read any of my other reviews you'll see I always get a few pics. I got one with our server. I can't be sure on his name (maybe Cary) but he was excellent. He didn't use anything to write our order down with and got it perfect. He kept our drinks full and offered good suggestions on what to try. Lastly, I'm a big fan of carrot cake and ordered a slice to go. It's very heavy and the frosting is seriously tasty. I've been nibbling on it for a few days and only have a couple bites left.....bummer. The only carrot cake that I've found that is comparable is from Kneaders. This trumps that for sure though.
(5)Kendall B.
The Rosemary garlic fries!!!! Delish. Great burgers and AMAZING service. Ask to sit in the back where the trolley is!
(5)Dana C.
Loved this place! Such a Springville gem, and a must go-to if you're in Provo South. The outside is as adorable as the inside and the food, ohhh the food. The staff is so nice, and I love that they answer your questions. You ask, "what's your favorite?" And they'll tell you exactly what their favorite thing on the menu is. Their sandwiches are huge. Difficult to eat, but perfectly put together. The fry sauce is something to behold. The quesadillas make me never want to eat anything but quesadillas ever again. I should try a burger, because I've heard they're awesomeee. Eat food here. It's worth the trip to Springville. And it's adorableee.
(5)Beverly C.
I got the grilled veggie skewer and the Art City Special salad is the one to get! Amazing poppyseed dressing! I would have given five stars but the ice tea was sad and weak.
(4)Liz N.
I always go for the artichoke chicken sandwich - so yummy! I have never had a bad meal at the Trolley.
(4)Rachael H.
The Trolley never disappoints. Love their salads and they have amazing burgers. My favorites are the Art City Special (salad) and the So-Cal burger. Tonight I got the Baja Quesadilla for a change of pace. Didn't disappoint. The jumbo shrimp and pineapple are only enhanced with the guacamole. They have incredible desserts. The cheesecake is always fresh and delicious. If you are driving through Springville and looking for great food...drive no further than Art City Trolley.
(5)Ricardo L.
Awesome food. Quesadillas are off the chain as well as the Rosemary fries and burgers!
(5)Lindsey G.
The food and service are both amazing. We went on a weekend and were seated right away. Our waiter had great suggestions as it was our first time eating there. The Rosemary garlic fries are a must! Our waiter suggested the carrot cake and brought it with a side of caramel which was divine!
(5)Damon J.
I've been very impressed with the Art City Trolley. I've been here with groups of friends as well as on dates, and it never fails to please. The atmosphere is cozy, especially in the back part of the restaurant which is a converted trolley car. The great quality of food combined with huge portions is a perfect match. You can't go wrong - from the burgers to quesadillas to salads, you won't leave hungry or dissatisfied. I would highly recommend the strawberry or raspberry lemonade. It's on the pricy side but well worth it.
(5)Jason C.
Great place! Best Burgers in Springville. The Salads are wonderful! Do not miss the Mud Slide Shakes!
(4)Christian G.
Art City Trolley never lets me down. Every time i go, i am greeted with super friendly service by the great staff that they have. Everybody just seems to be in the best moods! Every dish i have tried has been amazing! The wings are delicious! The steak and gorgonzola cheese quesadilla is to die for! So many flavors that go great with the variety of delicious sauces offered. They have delightful chips and salsa: the chips are thin, perfectly salted and not greasy or oily which is an important factor for me. The salsa is fresh, not spicy, but fresh and full of flavor. I most recently ordered a double custom built burger consisting of tomato, bacon, onion strings, jalepeno, bbq sauce, and hot wing sauce. It was phenomenal! the patties are fresh and actually taste like beef full of flavor! all topped on a pretzel bun. The cakes they have are moist and delicious, don't pass them up! The price is unbeatable for the portion size and fantastic quality they serve in every entree. I honestly wasn't let down in any way.
(5)Cindy B.
There is nothing here I wouldn't want to try. It's my favorite go to place for casual dining. Salads, burgers, ribs or chocolate cake, nothing is a loser here.
(5)Jean W.
This place is cool. The interior, I mean. It's decorated flea-market style, with no bare square inches to be found. Biker equipment, sports memorabilia, old-fashioned tin signage, metal tables, etc...you get the idea. It's almost like a small-scale Hard Rock Cafe without any of the famous/infamous tchotchke. Top off the ambience with music which always seems louder than acceptable. (Don't come here if you're looking to cure a headache.) The owners/managers/service staff here seem nominally interested in creating a decent experience for their patrons. Although, I daresay we've had more extremely mediocre service here than nearly anywhere else. Some of their wait staff is on it; in my experience, though, most provide only the minimum service required to get you through your meal and on to the *bill payment* and *shuffling you out the door* parts. Now - the food. They have a fine looking menu. In fact, if I were designing a menu, developing categories, etc., theirs is perfectly acceptable in every way...except no beer. (But again, it's the UC, so the choices are made for you.) They offer an impressive variety of apps, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entree platters (ribs, wings, etc.), and quesadillas. And when I say variety, I'm talkin' ELEVEN different salads, SEVEN different quesadillas, and EIGHT different burgers, people. That's impressive variety. Of their many choices, I've tried just about everything. It's all good. Especially the salads. It's no surprise that they are famous for their salads, which are offered in two sizes - half and whole. Well-thought-out combinations utilize primarily romaine, mixed greens, or spinach for a base - my sincere appreciation for NOT using iceberg lettuce like so many still do. They top these leafy wonders with items such as grilled chicken, nuts, candied/dried fruit, cheese, bacon, and some interesting dressings. They sure do taste good. BUT (and, there it is...), do not be fooled into thinking you're getting healthy by eating their salads. In fact, they truly may be only slightly more healthy than the burgers and fries. For all the salad varieties, they still don't offer an honestly healthy choice. I'd love to see Trolley offer a salad featuring lots of raw and untreated veggies and fruits, without the bacon bits, heavy cheeses, and heart-stopping dressings. As they are, these are special occasion salads. And not just because of their mega-load of fat and calories, or their huge size - but also for the price. You'll pay nearly $10 for a half salad, and roughly $13-14 for a whole. For that kind of money, I'd like to expect gold flakes instead of almonds, and your own branded take-home bottle of truffle oil for dressing. The burgers are...good, but mostly for their impressive combos and toppings. The meat is just okay, most of the time. I've been here more than once when the meat was so dry, it was like biting into a stack of saltines. I also don't enjoy their ribs, in any of the sauces/preparations offered. I've never ordered them myself, but have tried stolen bites from various friends and family who have. They're generally overcooked, and doused in copious amounts of sauce...likely in an attempt to disguise the stringy meat. The fish used in their Fish & Chips and Fish Sandwich is very blahh. Even though they describe it as "pub style," which I would assume means that they use some sort of beer in the batter, I cannot detect any inherent beer flavor. Skip this part unless you are a super-taster and can't abide flavor. I'm unimpressed with their guacamole, which is no surprise. Legitimate guacamole should never include most of the spices they use in theirs. Real guacamole is very simple with clean, pure flavors, and should never cost $9 a serving, anywhere. Their various desserts (all cakes) look beautiful, and you can take any of them home with you in whole form. But I haven't had a cake here that would make me want to, frankly. They look much more delicious than they taste. Plus, again, you'll pay $6 for an individual piece, or $50 if you want to take home a whole cake to share. Ouch. That hurts. I do love their beverage options - mostly. Included are flavored lemonades, great shakes, malts, floats and slushes, Weinhardt's sodas, and of course milk (in white or chocolate). I say mostly, because they also serve Pepsi products. Hello 1990! Coke is where its at, Trolley. I love this common exchange when ordering a soda here... Everyone: "...and, a Diet Coke, please." Server: "Oh, is Diet Pepsi ok?" Everyone: "Uhhh, no. Nevermind. I'll have an ice water." Where are the keys to this Trolley thing? I think we could bring it well into the new milennium, beginning by toting it up to the SLCo, lowering the prices to reasonable, and adding beer.
(2)Christian A.
This place is awesome! I was introduced to this restaurant by a good friend, and have been taking our own family friends to this place whenever my wife and I have the chance. They have the best wings I've ever had! Hands down! Service is always great, and personable. Only tip is call ahead or make a reservation. This place is always busy! You won't be disappointed dining here
(5)Dave B.
Restaurants that represent the history of a town are automatically worth visiting. Art City Trolley has a trolley car built in to the restaurant with decor representing the local railroads history. The quesadillas and fresh raspberry lemonade are my two favorites. The vibe and decor here is unique for this area. Seating in the trolley area is fun. This is a go to place and a great reason to head down to Springville. ***Update*** 7/18/2014 Removed one star because the food has been too greasy lately. Will update again after going back.
(4)Casey W.
Updated review: After an initially luke-warm experience at Art City Trolley, we've been back twice to give it another shot. I'm glad we did. The biggest negative the first time around was the service, which hasn't been an issue since. My updated summary: Pros: Food quality Food quantity Service Cons: Soda fountain still a little iffy taste-wise for the diet coke (but I'm admittedly a stickler when it comes to diet coke). Other Notes: The mozzarella stick appetizer comes in almost comically large portions and are delicious. The corn fritters were a unique option and quite fun to eat. My wife loves the sweet sensations salad (the spicy salad is another good option, though i prefer grilled chicken instead of the battered strips that come standard), and they have one of the best quesadillas around (significantly better than cafe rio/bajio and the like) for pretty much the same price. Burgers are quite large and tasty. Wings are battered and have always been served crispy and never oily. The hottest sauce isn't quite as hot as I'd like it, but the variety of heats they have offer a fairly traditional take on buffalo sauce (with a slightly sweet twist I think). We'll be back.
(4)Amiee E.
I live out of the area so I haven't been here in years...but tonight I had the BEST BURGER I've EVER had in my life! ! ! ! The SO-CAL burger is where it's at, y'all! OMG! it has a chili lime mayo, pepper jack cheese, tomato, awesome guacamole, fried jalepenos & onions, amazing bacon & topped with a fresh pretzel bun! ! WHAT! Good gracious I ate the entire thing like a crazy person! it IS a bit of a mess to eat but completely Worth it. it's full of flavor with a little spice, but nothing too over the top spicy. I can't wAit to get it again! The fries were good here, too. as was our service. great little gem in a little town! p.s., for you avid soda drinkers they have pellet ice! mmm
(5)Destiny K.
I love going to Art City Trolley, mostly because of the feel of the place. The fry sauce is amazing (seriously, what do they put in it?!) and everything I've ever ordered has been great. The staff is awesome. We have always had great service and great food. A total classic to Springville.
(5)Melanie B.
Unbelievably good food. Great combination of flavors in every bite. Everyone in my party sampled one another's food and it was all delicious. I doubt you can make a bad selection. I have been known to be an onion ring snob and Art City Trolleys are now amongst my favorites. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE!
(5)Mike B.
I love the ambience and more importantly, the chicken wings here. Whenever I'm in Springville and have time for a sit down meal, the place to be is the Trolley.
(5)Vicki J.
Loved the garlic rosemary fries and house fry sauce. SoCal Burger and Trolley Salad were superb and service was excellent.
(5)James W.
Great lunch today. I had the fish sandwich and it was really good. I've been to art city trolley several times and it never disappoints.
(5)Gilles F.
Nice and kind waiting staff. I had a Trolley Chicken sandwich and fries. The sandwich was very tasty but a mess to eat. Make sure you ask for additional napkins in advance. Fresh fries were a delight. The brûlé cheese cake at the end was a little disappointing: it tasted really like a normal cheese cake, couldn't find the slightest hint of the taste of créme brûlée; the raspberry coulis was delicious however. I am still searching for the restaurant that will have the courage to bake their own desserts and stop serve thawed pies. When I left, the young lady that welcomed me was about to have her lunch and had a gorgeous salad prepared. I asked what it was and she said: unfortunately it is no longer on the menu, it's a barbecue chicken salad. Don't do that to your customers: eat what you sell. I will come back!
(4)Ryan P.
I think this place has the best food in Utah County. Fun place to eat with the trolley theme. The wings and quesadillas are some of the best I've had, anywhere. My wife and I are coming down from West Jordan for our anniversary dinner tomorrow. Can't wait.
(5)Evan R.
Great food and even cooler atmosphere if you appreciate automobile and biker memorabilia. I recommend the onion rings and the wing burger. Super quick service.
(4)Tony M.
What a steak quesadilla! It was huge and tasty. They do not disappoint, they have good, food along with great service.
(5)Michelle M.
I'm sure the rest of their menu is wonderful, BUT all I can ever get it the Trolley Tortilla salad because it is to die for! I make it out here at least once a week for lunch. The wait staff is friendly and you can always plan on your food being full of flavor and fresh.
(4)Stanton B.
the waiting staff were excellent. I had a salad that was okay and my wife had the quesadillas that was fantastic. Overall the experience was a positive one and I would go again.
(4)Kris B.
Very slow service this time around. Corn fritters were overcooked, but the burger was decent. The mac and cheese is nothing special. Hope the next visit redeems this place. Great stopping point to grab dinner on the way to Moab.
(3)Molly S.
This place is amazing. The service is great & the food (oh my goodness, the food..) is so insanely DELICIOUS! I love this place!
(5)Aaron T.
The food was good. I got the Wing Burger, and others ordered the Fish & Chips, the Philly Cheese steak, and a salad. Everyone liked their food, but the service was very slow.
(4)Jessica B.
They have the best wings we've ever had! Everything we have tried there has been delicious.
(5)Laura M.
Oi, their hamburgers were fabulous ! The french fries even more delish with some vinegar.
(4)Shay B.
Delicious and fun. Menu isn't boring, with plenty of choices and new spins on normal, boring food choices. This place is a hidden gem. Had the spinach and mushroom quesadilla with chicken, rosemary fries, spinach and artichoke dip. All of it was so good, I only wish I could come back more often to try their other items. My fiance had a burger with Caesar salad and pretty much woofed it down. He said it was awesome but I'm not sure he actually tasted it :) great price and service was quick and friendly.location and parking are awkward. Had a piece of lemon berry cake that we took home. To die for!
(4)Ken Y.
Great Service, excellent Food, try the carrot cake
(5)Rebecca B.
Amazing ribs & good vibes! Not to mention the decor is super cool and the service is great!! Love this place and will go back often.
(5)Joe L.
They have been revamping their menu a bit that past few months (new buns) and playing with new offerings (had fry sauce the other day that was amazing). I really like the new changes. This restaurant is on my short list of regular restaurants my family goes to.
(5)Dane S.
Went today and they have a re-vamped menu. Had a party of six and was well accommodated. All loved what they had, and there was some variety among us (salads, sandwiches, burgers, fries, rings). I was impressed with their menu and the interesting variations throughout. Service was pretty good too... young wait-staff, but got the job done and wore a smile. Over-all, worth it to come down from the often crowded and overrated Provo/Orem area.
(4)Allison R.
This is my favorite "go to " place for dinner when I'm sick of cooking! The food is so yummy, just like momma makes it! :D
(5)Nate M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! When you go, you have to get the wings, I prefer the medium or hot ones. Their salads are huge and their burgers are really tasty. I'd say the best thing about The Trolley is that it seems to be family owned and operated, which to me, means extra special attention to detail. This is by far one of our favorite places to eat in south Utah County.
(5)Kellen P.
I ordered their special which was a tri-tip sandwich with fries. Spent almost 14 bucks on the worst sandwich I've ever had. My wife ordered a salad that looked like they just dumped a bag of lettuce on a plate and put some cheese on it. After almost $40 of damage, we went home hungry and very disappointed. I would not recommend this place. It looks cool inside, but the food is not good and very over priced.
(2)Richard G.
I've been hearing good things about this place for quite some time, but as I don't get to Springville very often & coupled with the fact that the worn sign & peeling paint didn't get me very excited, I hadn't ventured in. Once inside, what a surprise! Great interior atmosphere. The service was exceptionally friendly, almost too much, but felt genuine and our waiter was in full form. As for the food, everything was great, yada yada, but I am about to make a bold claim and one which I do not make lightly: These guys have the best damn chicken wings I have had in a long, long, long time. About 12 years in fact, because I well remember the last wings I had that were that good. Almost 5 stars for those wings! I now love this place.
(4)Ashley S.
Heres what I ate... it was good. Drink: Mr cooleys black cherry cream slush (you can also try it in other flavors) Think amazing rootbeer float. Food: Artichoke chicken sandwich. Great combination of flavors. Ambiance: Cool old signs great waiter service.
(3)Erin Q.
I''ve driven by this restaurant a few times on my way through Springville and had wanted to stop in sometime because of the quaint feel that it gives off from the street. The face of Art City Trolly from Main Street is an old trolley car which has been converted into a section of the restaurant. It has a different feel from sitting in a trolley car inside of the Old Spaghetti Factory because it's not resting inside the restaurant - rather, you walk up a few steps to get to it and it's just a different section of the place. While the insulation sucks (we went when it's freaking cold in Utah - old trolleys must not have been meant for comfort in the cold), the feel of the place was pretty sweet. The restaurant goes along with the feel of downtown Springville - it is a fairly artsy town, and the locals seem to love this place for lunch. I had a cheeseburger and fries. The fries were awesome, still with a sliver of the skin on them, and they tasted wonderful with the ranch that I ordered...mmm. I was so full by the end of the meal that I didn't order dessert. I have to say that their desserts look incredible. I forget what the special was called that I looked at, but it was some kind of Snickers cake, where the slices were comparable in size to those of Claim Jumper, but cheaper.
(4)Mikell J.
Pretty good food. Some of the best in Springville. The ribs are great! Ladies seem to love the salads. Once in a while they have awesome tri-tip sandwiches... too bad they don't serve them all the time.
(4)Michael H.
its OK. For the price I would rather go elsewhere. It is good for dates because girls love the salads. The deserts are good. Everything is pretty good but it just OK and not like WOW. Unless you are female and you get the salad.
(3)Fancypants J.
This is a cute place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere (well in my snobby Northern Californian view, anyway) but seems to be popular on the Chowhound message board. It's made out of an old train car attached to a building, hence the name. Springville is apparently a bit of an artist's community too. I' ve had the hot wings, a blue cheese burger and the artichoke chicken sandwich and all of them were very good. It's worth a detour if you are driving through the area, or if you make a wrong turn looking for Cracker Barrel and happen to come across it by accident, like I did.
(4)Josh I.
I fancy myself a foodie since I eat out about 10 times per week. I have been to every restaurant in provo/orem/springville and Art City Trolley is one of my favorite places to go. I have all their quesadillas and they are all pretty good but they aren't as much food if you get a burger or sandwich. I recommend the Cali Club, it's the best chicken sandwich that I have ever had. Get the fry sauce with the fries.
(5)Daniel D.
I went with my wife to Art City Trolley the other day. We just moved to Springville and had never been. It was really good! We eat out each week at a different restaurant, and of the other options on Main Street in Springville, it has been my favorite. We only had 45 minutes and told our waiter that. He was fast about everything to help accommodate us. The food was good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. We were in the end of the actual old trolley car, so it was a lot of fun. if you live near Springville and still haven't gone to this place, I would if I were you!
(5)Cannon H.
American cuisine. Burgers, wings, salad, whatever. Great burgers, great wings, Local favorite. Burgers have a great charbroil flavor, they do a nice job balancing the other flavors in their specialty burgers so that they don't overwhelm the actual burger. Wings are nice and sweet, not all vinegar like other places. This place would be a lot busier if it weren't in Springville. Kind of a local secret.
(4)Abraham G.
I've only been there once. Ordered a salad and some wings. Wings were not that great. The salad was bland and the lettuce was chopped too big.
(2)Carlene W.
I researched restaurants for a recent vacation on Yelp before leaving town. Overall, it worked out pretty good. One place that we were really happy about and agreed with the Yelp ratings was the Art City Trolley. If this place was in Portland (OR) there would be a line out the door all the time (especially with the possible addition of some microbrews and wine ...). The decor is fun, the service was attentive and I really appreciated the waitperson suggesting that a HALF order of the Art City Special salad was probably going to be sufficient, He was so right! The salad is outstanding - perhaps the best salad I've ever eaten. The spouse had the Blue Bacon Burger with baked beans and he was a happy camper too. We did encounter one thing that made us really unhappy - when we passed back through Utah on our return trip it was on a Sunday only to find out that Art City Trolley is closed on Sundays. We had really been looking forward to a return visit but, hey, that's the way it goes.
(5)Shauna B.
This is a fun place, and the best seating is obviously in the trolley. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is friendly and fun; the food is really good too, although I did have to wait a bit for my order a couple times.
(4)Brian H.
They're fresh burgers with special sauces are awesome. My wife loves how big and flavorful their salads are too. They just have great food and friendly hometown service. As a local, this is out favorite restaurant in Springville.
(4)Mark W.
The only reason people talk about this place at all is because decent food in Utah County is nonexistent. When the nicest place in town in Chili's, then anything even remotely mediocre seems awesome. That pretty much sums up the Art City Trolley. Think of Red Robin with higher prices and there you've got it. Typical for the area, they believe quantity can substitute for quality, and that a "cute" atmosphere of crazy crap on the walls can substitute for a boring menu. But then again, that's why this place is successful for the locals, because that's about the limit of what's expected around there.
(2)Steven R.
Been a while. Need to go again
(4)Chris H.
Although salads from other restaurants usually feel more like a punishment than a reward, I crave the salads from art city trolley
(5)Jan G.
I drive down to this little restaurant with its diner decor and diner food whenever I feel I've earned a special treat. Their fried fish is very good and the best one can find in Utah - though you do have to ask them to bring malt vinegar. I enjoy their hamburger with the blue cheese. A slice of their carrot cake is huge - so bring a friend to share it with! Just a note. If you end up in the trolley car section of the diner, be certain to wear a jacket. The a/c can be freezing back there.
(4)Tristan A.
I've been enamored with Springville since 1974. I used to drive down and hang out in Hobble Creek Canyon in the fall. Absolutely Uh-MAZING for fall colors. That canyon is my idea of paradise. Ok, favorite spot give-away. This is a cute little restaurant I'd always wanted to try. Decor is retro with lots of old tin business signs. There's some nice harleys inside too, the owner is a collector. I had the guacamole and bacon burger and it was really good. I think they use local beef, and its very fresh and tasty. It came with a generous ceasar salad, that was very good. I also asked for 'just a couple of fries', coz you gotta try the fries at new places, to see if they're you're favorite. These were! Yummy fries with a little bit of skins on them, yes! Great service. Again, more hard surfaces, with concrete floors and aluminum tables, but there was some dark beadboard wood around, so sound level wasn't terrible, esp after the large family with the screaming infant, next to me, finished and left. They say their salads are their specialty, and can be easily shared. I'll be back for a salad or something else equally tempting on their menu. Lots of things to go back for... Get off the main street and check out some of the neat little victorian homes and gardens in Springville. This place has not covered up the irrigation streams that were so common to Utah, and a part of old Utah that I loved. Provo HAD the greatest irrigation ditches, like streams in front of homes. This little town is my idea of 'walking back' in time and I'd love to live there.
(4)Chase A.
I've downgraded to 2 stars. I feel like giving it one star. I get the wade's burger every time (why do I keep coming back? Majority rule.). It's good. Whatever. Chips and salsa are good. Onion rings, fries, sales are good. Ribs were bad. Fish (n'chips) were bad. I don't quite feel this place has enough variety. It's salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and a few items. Small town folks like this place. Girls like this place. Will never go back.
(2)A. Todd S.
Let's just say that Art City Trolly is basically me and my wife's second kitchen. We love it, perhaps a little too much. The prices are good, and the variety of food is wonderful. We are the types that many of the waiters know our orders as soon as we walk in the door. I think between my wife and I, we have tried about everything. We keep coming back because we haven't been disappointed by ANYTHING! Yes, we are slightly easy to please when it comes to food (living in Cambodia for a long time tends to do that to you) still, we can't say enough good things about this wonderful establishment. The salads are great (ask for extra chicken if you want to stay full longer), the quesadillas are big and delicious in their respective ways. The burgers are fabulous! My wife rarely orders anything BUT the blue bacon burger. I wasn't blown away by the ribs, but this isn't a steakhouse, and the honey BBQ sauce makes up for everything. If you are close to Springville and hungry come to Art City Trolley. It is one of a kind, and our favorite restaurant for miles... by far.
(5)Sara T.
Oh. My. Yum!!! So so good :) homemade sauces, best onion rings delicious char grilled burger .... Worth it!! Great service 5 stars all the way around
(5)Nate S.
Nice folks, nice place, decent (a bit thin) shakes, very tasty fries. BUT, when the burger is both burnt and undercooked, when it is thinner than a coaster and cooler than the other side of the pillow, then all the rest is just inadequate garnish.
(2)Jeff B.
I went for lunch with my wife and in-laws. Together we had three salads and a burger. Everything was very good, and the server we had was excellent. Five stars because there's nothing to dock them on.
(5)Joseph G.
Rosemary fries! The burgers were god. Pass on the spicy chicken salad. The bean soup was ok Great staff. I love old diners. There is limited parking in back.
(4)Breeann H.
The Art City Special Salad is Awesome, and that is coming from someone who NEVER orders a salad! Some of the other food has been hit or miss, and I think the pricing, especially for cakes, is a little high, but over all a fun place to visit. We haven't been there as often as I initially thought we would be, because of the reasons listed above, but it is still a fun atmosphere and a place I enjoy going once or twice a year.
(4)Dave E.
Another great local treat in Springville . The ambiance with the motorcycle and trolley in the resturant are fun, it has a 50's diner feel but not look. It is a creation of a local artiest and he has done a great job. The Wings are awesome, although they have fallen short on the Blue Cheese dressing which I find a must for wings, but Utah seems to prefer RANCH. I have yet to find a dud on the menu and I have tried just about everything. The Salads are great, and the deserts are heavenly. they have flavored sodas which my wife loves. You should try this place at least once.
(4)Rebecca A.
We went here on the recommendation of my husband's amazing barber we couldn't have been more satisfied. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely amazing! I had the baja quesadilla, my hubby had a custom burger with mac and cheese, our friends had the Texas double burger with onion rings and the Cali burger with rosemary garlic fries. Can you say mouth watering??? This has just become one of our favorite restaurants and the beginning of a tradition every time we come to Springville. Well done!!!
(5)Clint M.
Saw the rosemary garlic fries and Gorgonzola and steak quesadilla recommended here and they did not disappoint. The fish sandwich, which was Tilapia, was straight up delightful. Great flavor, service and atmosphere. Will be coming back again for sure.
(5)Carin H.
Delicious. I Had the steak and Gorgonzola quesadilla. Restaurant was given as a recommendation from a store we stopped to shop at, and would recommend it to anyone that may visit the springville area!!! Service was great as well!
(4)Sam S.
Art City Trolley used to be one of the better places to eat in Springville. As a town with few restaurant options beyond fast food, Art City Trolley was one of those places you could expect a nicer meal. But after some recent visits that left me unsatisfied and disappointed my opinion has changed. The food at Art City Trolley is just not as good as it used to be. Sure the place still has a fun atmosphere, crazy crap and other cool decorations on the walls, but if the food isn't good who cares?
(2)Angela D.
I had a previous review on here that I decided to delete. I have since eaten here a few times since so I feel I can write a better review about it. I really love this restaurant. It falls somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me. My entire family will eat out here and we all order the Art City Special Salad. Its by far the best item on their menu and most popular. I have eaten one or two of their other dishes and I don't know that I would give those 5 stars but they were still decent. My husband and 5 brothers who don't normally order or even like salads always order the Art City Special Salad. So I'd say its totally worth trying! It's by far my favorite salad from any restaurant. The atmosphere is great as well. I love the cool decor. The staff has always been friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Anytime my family is in town, we are always sure to make a special trip to Art City Trolley for lunch or dinner. It will continue to be one of our traditions!
(5)Josh C.
What if I told you that there was a little restaurant in Springville Utah that had an atmosphere that was so amazing that it can't be contained. What if I was to add that this place had THE MOST AMAZING FOOD. Seriously I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and was not disappointed with anything. I do have my favorites so let me make a quick list in case you are a Trolley virgin. Carne Asada Quesadilla - all the Quesadillas are good but this one will blow you mind Southwestern Philly - perfect bread, perfect meat, perfectly spicy and I promise you have never tasted anything like it. Medium or Lip Smacking chicken wings - I am about to state a FACT. I didn't want to throw this out lightly so I did my research. I have tried all the chicken wings in the world and these are the best wings in the entire universe. If you are in Provo and looking for something the Trolley is TOTALLY worth the drive.
(5)Rob B.
I have eaten here many times. When we lived in Utah (we live in Los Angeles area now) my wife would schedule our dinner dates here. I went there with all of my siblings and many of their spouses to find it lacking. The server Kelly rocked (wasn't ours). The lemonade tasted like sour fruit water. The food was little better than ok. The salad dressing (balsamic) waslittle more than vinegar. And the food finally came to our group almost an hour and twenty minutes late. Not acceptable! Your server saved the review from a 1 star.
(3)Cindy B.
There is nothing here I wouldn't want to try. It's my favorite go to place for casual dining. Salads, burgers, ribs or chocolate cake, nothing is a loser here.
(5)Daniel D.
I went with my wife to Art City Trolley the other day. We just moved to Springville and had never been. It was really good! We eat out each week at a different restaurant, and of the other options on Main Street in Springville, it has been my favorite. We only had 45 minutes and told our waiter that. He was fast about everything to help accommodate us. The food was good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. We were in the end of the actual old trolley car, so it was a lot of fun. if you live near Springville and still haven't gone to this place, I would if I were you!
(5)Cannon H.
American cuisine. Burgers, wings, salad, whatever. Great burgers, great wings, Local favorite. Burgers have a great charbroil flavor, they do a nice job balancing the other flavors in their specialty burgers so that they don't overwhelm the actual burger. Wings are nice and sweet, not all vinegar like other places. This place would be a lot busier if it weren't in Springville. Kind of a local secret.
(4)Abraham G.
I've only been there once. Ordered a salad and some wings. Wings were not that great. The salad was bland and the lettuce was chopped too big.
(2)Carlene W.
I researched restaurants for a recent vacation on Yelp before leaving town. Overall, it worked out pretty good. One place that we were really happy about and agreed with the Yelp ratings was the Art City Trolley. If this place was in Portland (OR) there would be a line out the door all the time (especially with the possible addition of some microbrews and wine ...). The decor is fun, the service was attentive and I really appreciated the waitperson suggesting that a HALF order of the Art City Special salad was probably going to be sufficient, He was so right! The salad is outstanding - perhaps the best salad I've ever eaten. The spouse had the Blue Bacon Burger with baked beans and he was a happy camper too. We did encounter one thing that made us really unhappy - when we passed back through Utah on our return trip it was on a Sunday only to find out that Art City Trolley is closed on Sundays. We had really been looking forward to a return visit but, hey, that's the way it goes.
(5)Shauna B.
This is a fun place, and the best seating is obviously in the trolley. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is friendly and fun; the food is really good too, although I did have to wait a bit for my order a couple times.
(4)Brian H.
They're fresh burgers with special sauces are awesome. My wife loves how big and flavorful their salads are too. They just have great food and friendly hometown service. As a local, this is out favorite restaurant in Springville.
(4)Angela D.
I had a previous review on here that I decided to delete. I have since eaten here a few times since so I feel I can write a better review about it. I really love this restaurant. It falls somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me. My entire family will eat out here and we all order the Art City Special Salad. Its by far the best item on their menu and most popular. I have eaten one or two of their other dishes and I don't know that I would give those 5 stars but they were still decent. My husband and 5 brothers who don't normally order or even like salads always order the Art City Special Salad. So I'd say its totally worth trying! It's by far my favorite salad from any restaurant. The atmosphere is great as well. I love the cool decor. The staff has always been friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Anytime my family is in town, we are always sure to make a special trip to Art City Trolley for lunch or dinner. It will continue to be one of our traditions!
(5)Josh C.
What if I told you that there was a little restaurant in Springville Utah that had an atmosphere that was so amazing that it can't be contained. What if I was to add that this place had THE MOST AMAZING FOOD. Seriously I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and was not disappointed with anything. I do have my favorites so let me make a quick list in case you are a Trolley virgin. Carne Asada Quesadilla - all the Quesadillas are good but this one will blow you mind Southwestern Philly - perfect bread, perfect meat, perfectly spicy and I promise you have never tasted anything like it. Medium or Lip Smacking chicken wings - I am about to state a FACT. I didn't want to throw this out lightly so I did my research. I have tried all the chicken wings in the world and these are the best wings in the entire universe. If you are in Provo and looking for something the Trolley is TOTALLY worth the drive.
(5)Rob B.
I have eaten here many times. When we lived in Utah (we live in Los Angeles area now) my wife would schedule our dinner dates here. I went there with all of my siblings and many of their spouses to find it lacking. The server Kelly rocked (wasn't ours). The lemonade tasted like sour fruit water. The food was little better than ok. The salad dressing (balsamic) waslittle more than vinegar. And the food finally came to our group almost an hour and twenty minutes late. Not acceptable! Your server saved the review from a 1 star.
(3)Kendall B.
The Rosemary garlic fries!!!! Delish. Great burgers and AMAZING service. Ask to sit in the back where the trolley is!
(5)Dana C.
Loved this place! Such a Springville gem, and a must go-to if you're in Provo South. The outside is as adorable as the inside and the food, ohhh the food. The staff is so nice, and I love that they answer your questions. You ask, "what's your favorite?" And they'll tell you exactly what their favorite thing on the menu is. Their sandwiches are huge. Difficult to eat, but perfectly put together. The fry sauce is something to behold. The quesadillas make me never want to eat anything but quesadillas ever again. I should try a burger, because I've heard they're awesomeee. Eat food here. It's worth the trip to Springville. And it's adorableee.
(5)Christian G.
Art City Trolley never lets me down. Every time i go, i am greeted with super friendly service by the great staff that they have. Everybody just seems to be in the best moods! Every dish i have tried has been amazing! The wings are delicious! The steak and gorgonzola cheese quesadilla is to die for! So many flavors that go great with the variety of delicious sauces offered. They have delightful chips and salsa: the chips are thin, perfectly salted and not greasy or oily which is an important factor for me. The salsa is fresh, not spicy, but fresh and full of flavor. I most recently ordered a double custom built burger consisting of tomato, bacon, onion strings, jalepeno, bbq sauce, and hot wing sauce. It was phenomenal! the patties are fresh and actually taste like beef full of flavor! all topped on a pretzel bun. The cakes they have are moist and delicious, don't pass them up! The price is unbeatable for the portion size and fantastic quality they serve in every entree. I honestly wasn't let down in any way.
(5)Shay B.
Delicious and fun. Menu isn't boring, with plenty of choices and new spins on normal, boring food choices. This place is a hidden gem. Had the spinach and mushroom quesadilla with chicken, rosemary fries, spinach and artichoke dip. All of it was so good, I only wish I could come back more often to try their other items. My fiance had a burger with Caesar salad and pretty much woofed it down. He said it was awesome but I'm not sure he actually tasted it :) great price and service was quick and friendly.location and parking are awkward. Had a piece of lemon berry cake that we took home. To die for!
(4)Ken Y.
Great Service, excellent Food, try the carrot cake
(5)Rebecca B.
Amazing ribs & good vibes! Not to mention the decor is super cool and the service is great!! Love this place and will go back often.
(5)Joe L.
They have been revamping their menu a bit that past few months (new buns) and playing with new offerings (had fry sauce the other day that was amazing). I really like the new changes. This restaurant is on my short list of regular restaurants my family goes to.
(5)Casey W.
Updated review: After an initially luke-warm experience at Art City Trolley, we've been back twice to give it another shot. I'm glad we did. The biggest negative the first time around was the service, which hasn't been an issue since. My updated summary: Pros: Food quality Food quantity Service Cons: Soda fountain still a little iffy taste-wise for the diet coke (but I'm admittedly a stickler when it comes to diet coke). Other Notes: The mozzarella stick appetizer comes in almost comically large portions and are delicious. The corn fritters were a unique option and quite fun to eat. My wife loves the sweet sensations salad (the spicy salad is another good option, though i prefer grilled chicken instead of the battered strips that come standard), and they have one of the best quesadillas around (significantly better than cafe rio/bajio and the like) for pretty much the same price. Burgers are quite large and tasty. Wings are battered and have always been served crispy and never oily. The hottest sauce isn't quite as hot as I'd like it, but the variety of heats they have offer a fairly traditional take on buffalo sauce (with a slightly sweet twist I think). We'll be back.
(4)Amiee E.
I live out of the area so I haven't been here in years...but tonight I had the BEST BURGER I've EVER had in my life! ! ! ! The SO-CAL burger is where it's at, y'all! OMG! it has a chili lime mayo, pepper jack cheese, tomato, awesome guacamole, fried jalepenos & onions, amazing bacon & topped with a fresh pretzel bun! ! WHAT! Good gracious I ate the entire thing like a crazy person! it IS a bit of a mess to eat but completely Worth it. it's full of flavor with a little spice, but nothing too over the top spicy. I can't wAit to get it again! The fries were good here, too. as was our service. great little gem in a little town! p.s., for you avid soda drinkers they have pellet ice! mmm
(5)Gilles F.
Nice and kind waiting staff. I had a Trolley Chicken sandwich and fries. The sandwich was very tasty but a mess to eat. Make sure you ask for additional napkins in advance. Fresh fries were a delight. The brûlé cheese cake at the end was a little disappointing: it tasted really like a normal cheese cake, couldn't find the slightest hint of the taste of créme brûlée; the raspberry coulis was delicious however. I am still searching for the restaurant that will have the courage to bake their own desserts and stop serve thawed pies. When I left, the young lady that welcomed me was about to have her lunch and had a gorgeous salad prepared. I asked what it was and she said: unfortunately it is no longer on the menu, it's a barbecue chicken salad. Don't do that to your customers: eat what you sell. I will come back!
(4)Todd C.
We went on Valentines day and it was packed. There were 1/2 dozen couples waiting, yet they got us seated in about 10 minutes. While we were waiting to get seated, it gave me a couple minutes to look at some of the cool nostalgic art. I liked the vintage motorcycle's, an Indian Motorcycle sign, a collection of cowboy boots etc. My favorite was the framed t-shirts and one in particular. I'm guessing it was from the owners other business as it was a caricature of 'Deckers Custom Bikes' and it said "Costs More....Takes Longer". I dig that attitude. Anyway, I've eaten here before (a couple times a year) but never really noticed all the detail. It just makes for an overall nice atmosphere. The only table open was one that seats six. They asked us if that was ok or if we wanted to wait a few more minutes for a smaller table. We took it. The restaurant was clean (if you read any of my reviews you'll know that is important to me) and I watched a girl bus a table and she even wiped down the salt and pepper shakers as well as the underside edge of the table. I'm a sticky freak so I appreciated that. While looking at the menu, a couple more tables cleared and they were seating a family of six on a four seat table with a child stuck on each end. We offered to switch with the family and they really appreciated it, as did our server. He brought us complimentary chips and salsa and thanked us. Just then a two seat table opened up and we took that. I really like the lemonade because it reminds me of what my grandmother made. It's kind of tart and pulpy. It's not the fountain type. My wife got it with raspberries and it is good but too sweet for me. We both ordered the Trolley Chicken sandwich, mine without the fried onion straws. The food came out quickly and the sandwich was a good size. Neither one of us finished ours. It came with the option of a few sides and we both got the salad (minus sprouts). I'd suggest to the owners maybe a smaller portion on the salad or a larger plate. It's so big that it is hard to eat without overflowing on to the table. Great value but lots to eat. For dessert we split the Russian Creme and it was damn tasty. I understand it is either seasonal or only on special occasions. If it's in, get it. It's great. The meal came to $33.82 before tip. I felt it was a good value and we'll go back more often. If you've read any of my other reviews you'll see I always get a few pics. I got one with our server. I can't be sure on his name (maybe Cary) but he was excellent. He didn't use anything to write our order down with and got it perfect. He kept our drinks full and offered good suggestions on what to try. Lastly, I'm a big fan of carrot cake and ordered a slice to go. It's very heavy and the frosting is seriously tasty. I've been nibbling on it for a few days and only have a couple bites left.....bummer. The only carrot cake that I've found that is comparable is from Kneaders. This trumps that for sure though.
(5)Stanton B.
the waiting staff were excellent. I had a salad that was okay and my wife had the quesadillas that was fantastic. Overall the experience was a positive one and I would go again.
(4)Kris B.
Very slow service this time around. Corn fritters were overcooked, but the burger was decent. The mac and cheese is nothing special. Hope the next visit redeems this place. Great stopping point to grab dinner on the way to Moab.
(3)A. Todd S.
Let's just say that Art City Trolly is basically me and my wife's second kitchen. We love it, perhaps a little too much. The prices are good, and the variety of food is wonderful. We are the types that many of the waiters know our orders as soon as we walk in the door. I think between my wife and I, we have tried about everything. We keep coming back because we haven't been disappointed by ANYTHING! Yes, we are slightly easy to please when it comes to food (living in Cambodia for a long time tends to do that to you) still, we can't say enough good things about this wonderful establishment. The salads are great (ask for extra chicken if you want to stay full longer), the quesadillas are big and delicious in their respective ways. The burgers are fabulous! My wife rarely orders anything BUT the blue bacon burger. I wasn't blown away by the ribs, but this isn't a steakhouse, and the honey BBQ sauce makes up for everything. If you are close to Springville and hungry come to Art City Trolley. It is one of a kind, and our favorite restaurant for miles... by far.
(5)Jean W.
This place is cool. The interior, I mean. It's decorated flea-market style, with no bare square inches to be found. Biker equipment, sports memorabilia, old-fashioned tin signage, metal tables, etc...you get the idea. It's almost like a small-scale Hard Rock Cafe without any of the famous/infamous tchotchke. Top off the ambience with music which always seems louder than acceptable. (Don't come here if you're looking to cure a headache.) The owners/managers/service staff here seem nominally interested in creating a decent experience for their patrons. Although, I daresay we've had more extremely mediocre service here than nearly anywhere else. Some of their wait staff is on it; in my experience, though, most provide only the minimum service required to get you through your meal and on to the *bill payment* and *shuffling you out the door* parts. Now - the food. They have a fine looking menu. In fact, if I were designing a menu, developing categories, etc., theirs is perfectly acceptable in every way...except no beer. (But again, it's the UC, so the choices are made for you.) They offer an impressive variety of apps, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entree platters (ribs, wings, etc.), and quesadillas. And when I say variety, I'm talkin' ELEVEN different salads, SEVEN different quesadillas, and EIGHT different burgers, people. That's impressive variety. Of their many choices, I've tried just about everything. It's all good. Especially the salads. It's no surprise that they are famous for their salads, which are offered in two sizes - half and whole. Well-thought-out combinations utilize primarily romaine, mixed greens, or spinach for a base - my sincere appreciation for NOT using iceberg lettuce like so many still do. They top these leafy wonders with items such as grilled chicken, nuts, candied/dried fruit, cheese, bacon, and some interesting dressings. They sure do taste good. BUT (and, there it is...), do not be fooled into thinking you're getting healthy by eating their salads. In fact, they truly may be only slightly more healthy than the burgers and fries. For all the salad varieties, they still don't offer an honestly healthy choice. I'd love to see Trolley offer a salad featuring lots of raw and untreated veggies and fruits, without the bacon bits, heavy cheeses, and heart-stopping dressings. As they are, these are special occasion salads. And not just because of their mega-load of fat and calories, or their huge size - but also for the price. You'll pay nearly $10 for a half salad, and roughly $13-14 for a whole. For that kind of money, I'd like to expect gold flakes instead of almonds, and your own branded take-home bottle of truffle oil for dressing. The burgers are...good, but mostly for their impressive combos and toppings. The meat is just okay, most of the time. I've been here more than once when the meat was so dry, it was like biting into a stack of saltines. I also don't enjoy their ribs, in any of the sauces/preparations offered. I've never ordered them myself, but have tried stolen bites from various friends and family who have. They're generally overcooked, and doused in copious amounts of sauce...likely in an attempt to disguise the stringy meat. The fish used in their Fish & Chips and Fish Sandwich is very blahh. Even though they describe it as "pub style," which I would assume means that they use some sort of beer in the batter, I cannot detect any inherent beer flavor. Skip this part unless you are a super-taster and can't abide flavor. I'm unimpressed with their guacamole, which is no surprise. Legitimate guacamole should never include most of the spices they use in theirs. Real guacamole is very simple with clean, pure flavors, and should never cost $9 a serving, anywhere. Their various desserts (all cakes) look beautiful, and you can take any of them home with you in whole form. But I haven't had a cake here that would make me want to, frankly. They look much more delicious than they taste. Plus, again, you'll pay $6 for an individual piece, or $50 if you want to take home a whole cake to share. Ouch. That hurts. I do love their beverage options - mostly. Included are flavored lemonades, great shakes, malts, floats and slushes, Weinhardt's sodas, and of course milk (in white or chocolate). I say mostly, because they also serve Pepsi products. Hello 1990! Coke is where its at, Trolley. I love this common exchange when ordering a soda here... Everyone: "...and, a Diet Coke, please." Server: "Oh, is Diet Pepsi ok?" Everyone: "Uhhh, no. Nevermind. I'll have an ice water." Where are the keys to this Trolley thing? I think we could bring it well into the new milennium, beginning by toting it up to the SLCo, lowering the prices to reasonable, and adding beer.
(2)Rebecca A.
We went here on the recommendation of my husband's amazing barber we couldn't have been more satisfied. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely amazing! I had the baja quesadilla, my hubby had a custom burger with mac and cheese, our friends had the Texas double burger with onion rings and the Cali burger with rosemary garlic fries. Can you say mouth watering??? This has just become one of our favorite restaurants and the beginning of a tradition every time we come to Springville. Well done!!!
(5)Sam S.
Art City Trolley used to be one of the better places to eat in Springville. As a town with few restaurant options beyond fast food, Art City Trolley was one of those places you could expect a nicer meal. But after some recent visits that left me unsatisfied and disappointed my opinion has changed. The food at Art City Trolley is just not as good as it used to be. Sure the place still has a fun atmosphere, crazy crap and other cool decorations on the walls, but if the food isn't good who cares?
(2)Molly S.
This place is amazing. The service is great & the food (oh my goodness, the food..) is so insanely DELICIOUS! I love this place!
(5)Aaron T.
The food was good. I got the Wing Burger, and others ordered the Fish & Chips, the Philly Cheese steak, and a salad. Everyone liked their food, but the service was very slow.
(4)Jessica B.
They have the best wings we've ever had! Everything we have tried there has been delicious.
(5)Laura M.
Oi, their hamburgers were fabulous ! The french fries even more delish with some vinegar.
(4)Dane S.
Went today and they have a re-vamped menu. Had a party of six and was well accommodated. All loved what they had, and there was some variety among us (salads, sandwiches, burgers, fries, rings). I was impressed with their menu and the interesting variations throughout. Service was pretty good too... young wait-staff, but got the job done and wore a smile. Over-all, worth it to come down from the often crowded and overrated Provo/Orem area.
(4)Nate M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! When you go, you have to get the wings, I prefer the medium or hot ones. Their salads are huge and their burgers are really tasty. I'd say the best thing about The Trolley is that it seems to be family owned and operated, which to me, means extra special attention to detail. This is by far one of our favorite places to eat in south Utah County.
(5)Kellen P.
I ordered their special which was a tri-tip sandwich with fries. Spent almost 14 bucks on the worst sandwich I've ever had. My wife ordered a salad that looked like they just dumped a bag of lettuce on a plate and put some cheese on it. After almost $40 of damage, we went home hungry and very disappointed. I would not recommend this place. It looks cool inside, but the food is not good and very over priced.
(2)Richard G.
I've been hearing good things about this place for quite some time, but as I don't get to Springville very often & coupled with the fact that the worn sign & peeling paint didn't get me very excited, I hadn't ventured in. Once inside, what a surprise! Great interior atmosphere. The service was exceptionally friendly, almost too much, but felt genuine and our waiter was in full form. As for the food, everything was great, yada yada, but I am about to make a bold claim and one which I do not make lightly: These guys have the best damn chicken wings I have had in a long, long, long time. About 12 years in fact, because I well remember the last wings I had that were that good. Almost 5 stars for those wings! I now love this place.
(4)Ashley S.
Heres what I ate... it was good. Drink: Mr cooleys black cherry cream slush (you can also try it in other flavors) Think amazing rootbeer float. Food: Artichoke chicken sandwich. Great combination of flavors. Ambiance: Cool old signs great waiter service.
(3)Josh I.
I fancy myself a foodie since I eat out about 10 times per week. I have been to every restaurant in provo/orem/springville and Art City Trolley is one of my favorite places to go. I have all their quesadillas and they are all pretty good but they aren't as much food if you get a burger or sandwich. I recommend the Cali Club, it's the best chicken sandwich that I have ever had. Get the fry sauce with the fries.
(5)Mark W.
The only reason people talk about this place at all is because decent food in Utah County is nonexistent. When the nicest place in town in Chili's, then anything even remotely mediocre seems awesome. That pretty much sums up the Art City Trolley. Think of Red Robin with higher prices and there you've got it. Typical for the area, they believe quantity can substitute for quality, and that a "cute" atmosphere of crazy crap on the walls can substitute for a boring menu. But then again, that's why this place is successful for the locals, because that's about the limit of what's expected around there.
(2)Steven R.
Been a while. Need to go again
(4)Chris H.
Although salads from other restaurants usually feel more like a punishment than a reward, I crave the salads from art city trolley
(5)Jan G.
I drive down to this little restaurant with its diner decor and diner food whenever I feel I've earned a special treat. Their fried fish is very good and the best one can find in Utah - though you do have to ask them to bring malt vinegar. I enjoy their hamburger with the blue cheese. A slice of their carrot cake is huge - so bring a friend to share it with! Just a note. If you end up in the trolley car section of the diner, be certain to wear a jacket. The a/c can be freezing back there.
(4)Tristan A.
I've been enamored with Springville since 1974. I used to drive down and hang out in Hobble Creek Canyon in the fall. Absolutely Uh-MAZING for fall colors. That canyon is my idea of paradise. Ok, favorite spot give-away. This is a cute little restaurant I'd always wanted to try. Decor is retro with lots of old tin business signs. There's some nice harleys inside too, the owner is a collector. I had the guacamole and bacon burger and it was really good. I think they use local beef, and its very fresh and tasty. It came with a generous ceasar salad, that was very good. I also asked for 'just a couple of fries', coz you gotta try the fries at new places, to see if they're you're favorite. These were! Yummy fries with a little bit of skins on them, yes! Great service. Again, more hard surfaces, with concrete floors and aluminum tables, but there was some dark beadboard wood around, so sound level wasn't terrible, esp after the large family with the screaming infant, next to me, finished and left. They say their salads are their specialty, and can be easily shared. I'll be back for a salad or something else equally tempting on their menu. Lots of things to go back for... Get off the main street and check out some of the neat little victorian homes and gardens in Springville. This place has not covered up the irrigation streams that were so common to Utah, and a part of old Utah that I loved. Provo HAD the greatest irrigation ditches, like streams in front of homes. This little town is my idea of 'walking back' in time and I'd love to live there.
(4)Erin Q.
I''ve driven by this restaurant a few times on my way through Springville and had wanted to stop in sometime because of the quaint feel that it gives off from the street. The face of Art City Trolly from Main Street is an old trolley car which has been converted into a section of the restaurant. It has a different feel from sitting in a trolley car inside of the Old Spaghetti Factory because it's not resting inside the restaurant - rather, you walk up a few steps to get to it and it's just a different section of the place. While the insulation sucks (we went when it's freaking cold in Utah - old trolleys must not have been meant for comfort in the cold), the feel of the place was pretty sweet. The restaurant goes along with the feel of downtown Springville - it is a fairly artsy town, and the locals seem to love this place for lunch. I had a cheeseburger and fries. The fries were awesome, still with a sliver of the skin on them, and they tasted wonderful with the ranch that I ordered...mmm. I was so full by the end of the meal that I didn't order dessert. I have to say that their desserts look incredible. I forget what the special was called that I looked at, but it was some kind of Snickers cake, where the slices were comparable in size to those of Claim Jumper, but cheaper.
(4)Mikell J.
Pretty good food. Some of the best in Springville. The ribs are great! Ladies seem to love the salads. Once in a while they have awesome tri-tip sandwiches... too bad they don't serve them all the time.
(4)Michael H.
its OK. For the price I would rather go elsewhere. It is good for dates because girls love the salads. The deserts are good. Everything is pretty good but it just OK and not like WOW. Unless you are female and you get the salad.
(3)Allison R.
This is my favorite "go to " place for dinner when I'm sick of cooking! The food is so yummy, just like momma makes it! :D
(5)Fancypants J.
This is a cute place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere (well in my snobby Northern Californian view, anyway) but seems to be popular on the Chowhound message board. It's made out of an old train car attached to a building, hence the name. Springville is apparently a bit of an artist's community too. I' ve had the hot wings, a blue cheese burger and the artichoke chicken sandwich and all of them were very good. It's worth a detour if you are driving through the area, or if you make a wrong turn looking for Cracker Barrel and happen to come across it by accident, like I did.
(4)Dave E.
Another great local treat in Springville . The ambiance with the motorcycle and trolley in the resturant are fun, it has a 50's diner feel but not look. It is a creation of a local artiest and he has done a great job. The Wings are awesome, although they have fallen short on the Blue Cheese dressing which I find a must for wings, but Utah seems to prefer RANCH. I have yet to find a dud on the menu and I have tried just about everything. The Salads are great, and the deserts are heavenly. they have flavored sodas which my wife loves. You should try this place at least once.
(4)Vicki J.
Loved the garlic rosemary fries and house fry sauce. SoCal Burger and Trolley Salad were superb and service was excellent.
(5)James W.
Great lunch today. I had the fish sandwich and it was really good. I've been to art city trolley several times and it never disappoints.
(5)Sara T.
Oh. My. Yum!!! So so good :) homemade sauces, best onion rings delicious char grilled burger .... Worth it!! Great service 5 stars all the way around
(5)Christian A.
This place is awesome! I was introduced to this restaurant by a good friend, and have been taking our own family friends to this place whenever my wife and I have the chance. They have the best wings I've ever had! Hands down! Service is always great, and personable. Only tip is call ahead or make a reservation. This place is always busy! You won't be disappointed dining here
(5)Chase A.
I've downgraded to 2 stars. I feel like giving it one star. I get the wade's burger every time (why do I keep coming back? Majority rule.). It's good. Whatever. Chips and salsa are good. Onion rings, fries, sales are good. Ribs were bad. Fish (n'chips) were bad. I don't quite feel this place has enough variety. It's salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and a few items. Small town folks like this place. Girls like this place. Will never go back.
(2)Ryan P.
I think this place has the best food in Utah County. Fun place to eat with the trolley theme. The wings and quesadillas are some of the best I've had, anywhere. My wife and I are coming down from West Jordan for our anniversary dinner tomorrow. Can't wait.
(5)Dave B.
Restaurants that represent the history of a town are automatically worth visiting. Art City Trolley has a trolley car built in to the restaurant with decor representing the local railroads history. The quesadillas and fresh raspberry lemonade are my two favorites. The vibe and decor here is unique for this area. Seating in the trolley area is fun. This is a go to place and a great reason to head down to Springville. ***Update*** 7/18/2014 Removed one star because the food has been too greasy lately. Will update again after going back.
(4)Liz N.
I always go for the artichoke chicken sandwich - so yummy! I have never had a bad meal at the Trolley.
(4)Rachael H.
The Trolley never disappoints. Love their salads and they have amazing burgers. My favorites are the Art City Special (salad) and the So-Cal burger. Tonight I got the Baja Quesadilla for a change of pace. Didn't disappoint. The jumbo shrimp and pineapple are only enhanced with the guacamole. They have incredible desserts. The cheesecake is always fresh and delicious. If you are driving through Springville and looking for great food...drive no further than Art City Trolley.
(5)Evan R.
Great food and even cooler atmosphere if you appreciate automobile and biker memorabilia. I recommend the onion rings and the wing burger. Super quick service.
(4)Tony M.
What a steak quesadilla! It was huge and tasty. They do not disappoint, they have good, food along with great service.
(5)Michelle M.
I'm sure the rest of their menu is wonderful, BUT all I can ever get it the Trolley Tortilla salad because it is to die for! I make it out here at least once a week for lunch. The wait staff is friendly and you can always plan on your food being full of flavor and fresh.
(4)Clint M.
Saw the rosemary garlic fries and Gorgonzola and steak quesadilla recommended here and they did not disappoint. The fish sandwich, which was Tilapia, was straight up delightful. Great flavor, service and atmosphere. Will be coming back again for sure.
(5)Carin H.
Delicious. I Had the steak and Gorgonzola quesadilla. Restaurant was given as a recommendation from a store we stopped to shop at, and would recommend it to anyone that may visit the springville area!!! Service was great as well!
(4)Beverly C.
I got the grilled veggie skewer and the Art City Special salad is the one to get! Amazing poppyseed dressing! I would have given five stars but the ice tea was sad and weak.
(4)Ricardo L.
Awesome food. Quesadillas are off the chain as well as the Rosemary fries and burgers!
(5)Lindsey G.
The food and service are both amazing. We went on a weekend and were seated right away. Our waiter had great suggestions as it was our first time eating there. The Rosemary garlic fries are a must! Our waiter suggested the carrot cake and brought it with a side of caramel which was divine!
(5)Destiny K.
I love going to Art City Trolley, mostly because of the feel of the place. The fry sauce is amazing (seriously, what do they put in it?!) and everything I've ever ordered has been great. The staff is awesome. We have always had great service and great food. A total classic to Springville.
(5)Melanie B.
Unbelievably good food. Great combination of flavors in every bite. Everyone in my party sampled one another's food and it was all delicious. I doubt you can make a bad selection. I have been known to be an onion ring snob and Art City Trolleys are now amongst my favorites. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE!
(5)Mike B.
I love the ambience and more importantly, the chicken wings here. Whenever I'm in Springville and have time for a sit down meal, the place to be is the Trolley.
(5)Damon J.
I've been very impressed with the Art City Trolley. I've been here with groups of friends as well as on dates, and it never fails to please. The atmosphere is cozy, especially in the back part of the restaurant which is a converted trolley car. The great quality of food combined with huge portions is a perfect match. You can't go wrong - from the burgers to quesadillas to salads, you won't leave hungry or dissatisfied. I would highly recommend the strawberry or raspberry lemonade. It's on the pricy side but well worth it.
(5)Jason C.
Great place! Best Burgers in Springville. The Salads are wonderful! Do not miss the Mud Slide Shakes!
(4)Breeann H.
The Art City Special Salad is Awesome, and that is coming from someone who NEVER orders a salad! Some of the other food has been hit or miss, and I think the pricing, especially for cakes, is a little high, but over all a fun place to visit. We haven't been there as often as I initially thought we would be, because of the reasons listed above, but it is still a fun atmosphere and a place I enjoy going once or twice a year.
(4)Nate S.
Nice folks, nice place, decent (a bit thin) shakes, very tasty fries. BUT, when the burger is both burnt and undercooked, when it is thinner than a coaster and cooler than the other side of the pillow, then all the rest is just inadequate garnish.
(2)Jeff B.
I went for lunch with my wife and in-laws. Together we had three salads and a burger. Everything was very good, and the server we had was excellent. Five stars because there's nothing to dock them on.
(5)Joseph G.
Rosemary fries! The burgers were god. Pass on the spicy chicken salad. The bean soup was ok Great staff. I love old diners. There is limited parking in back.
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