Guru's Cafe, at 45 E. Center St., has been a fixture of downtown Provo for more than 20 years, with a bakery next door, a menu that runs from about $11 salads to $22 shrimp fettuccine, and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Its slogan is "Happiness Guaranteed."
A note on these details: Guru's website loads its menu and location list in a way we couldn't read, so we couldn't confirm current prices or weekday hours from the restaurant. Prices below come from the BYU Daily Universe's November 2025 story; Sunday brunch hours and the slogan are from Guru's website. Check the menu at guruscafe.com or call before you go.
What to expect
- The menu: Guru's co-owner told the Daily Universe the menu "caters to all tastes and dietary requirements," with items from about $11 for a salad to about $22 for shrimp fettuccine.
- The bakery: next door, with house-made pastries and desserts, and quieter seating.
- Sunday brunch: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., its website says. Most downtown Provo restaurants are closed Sundays.
- The setting: Guru's describes itself as "a creative, community-driven space in the heart of Provo" serving "fresh, inspired food in a warm, eclectic setting."
Students and game days
Guru's is one of downtown's study spots. A regular who comes at least three times a week told the Daily Universe it's "calm enough to study, but lively enough to stay awake and focused." The cafe gets busier on BYU game days, and co-owner Claire Parmley said many BYU students come in now that Guru's is on the Starving Student Card. See our best study spots in Provo for more.
Other locations
The Daily Universe reported Guru's locations at the Provo Airport and on UVU's campus, in addition to Center Street; see our UVU dining guide for what's open on campus.
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Guru's Cafe. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Guru's Cafe attracts students and locals with food and a calm place to study, BYU Daily Universe. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Guru's Cafe, 45 E Center St, Provo, MapQuest. Checked November 9, 2026.
