The Provo Pulsecast

Need a reason to get off the couch?

In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers explores seven completely different Provo businesses that can turn an ordinary day off into an adventure. Earn hiking badges from a homegrown outdoor company, hunt for curated vintage clothing, discover a miniature art gallery, build your own bag of imported Swedish candy, taste artisan gelato, try indoor surfing, and finish the day with competitive laser tag.

Seven businesses. Seven very different experiences. And seven reminders that finding something interesting to do in Provo often starts with trying somewhere you haven't been before.

FEATURED BUSINESSES

Timpanogos Hiking Co.

252 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601

Website: timpanogoshiking.com

Thrifthood

160 S 100 W, Suite 103, Provo, UT 84601

Website: thrifthood.com

The Tiny Gallery by Tiny Art Show

35 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601

Website: tinyartshow.com

Swedish Moose Candy Co.

42 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601

Website: swedishmoose.co

Pinguino's Gelato

145 W 200 N, Suite 150, Provo, UT 84604

Website: pinguinosgelato.com

Provo Beach

4801 N University Ave, Suite 210, Provo, UT 84604

Website: provobeach.com

Laser Assault

1200 Towne Centre Blvd, Provo, UT 84601

Website: laser-assault.com

The businesses we see every day often have stories we never hear.

In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers goes beyond the storefronts to explore the histories of seven businesses connected to Provo. We visit a family grocery store that has served the community for more than four decades, a French bakery that returned after seventeen years without a storefront, a scratch bakery that grew into a multigenerational family operation, two locally rooted fashion businesses, a Provo company turning everyday accessories into a recognizable lifestyle brand, and one of the city's newer doughnut shops just beginning its Provo story.

It's a reminder that behind every familiar sign is a person—or often an entire family—that once took a chance on an idea.

FEATURED BUSINESSES

Day's Market

3121 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT 84604

Website: daysmarket.com

Bianca's La Petite French Bakery

90 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601

Website: biancaslapetitefrenchbakery.com

Shirley's Bakery & Café

1620 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84604

Website: shirleysbakerycafe.com

Soel Boutique

4801 N University Ave, Suite 430, Provo, UT 84604

Website: soelboutique.com

Called to Surf

4801 N University Ave, Suite 210, Provo, UT 84604

Website: calledtosurf.com

Thread

241 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601

Website: threadwallets.com

Parlor Doughnuts

2319 N 400 W, Provo, UT 84604

Website: parlordoughnuts.com

Think Provo is boring? This episode might change your mind.

Elle Summers highlights seven local businesses that reveal a completely different side of Provo—from private-room karaoke inside an 1890 building and improvised musical comedy to country swing dancing, handcrafted donuts, creative thrifting, vintage fashion and an international grocery store packed with discoveries.

These aren’t seven versions of the same local business. They’re seven completely different experiences that show just how much personality Provo has when you know where to look.

FEATURED BUSINESSES

Heart & Seoul Karaoke

52 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601

Website: ilovekaraoke.com

ImprovBroadway

496 N 900 E, Provo, UT 84606

Website: improvbroadway.com

Peak Nights

525 E Lakeview Pkwy, Provo, UT 84606

Website: peaknightsutah.com

Lighthouse Donut, Coffee & Dessert Co.

1528 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84604

Website: lighthousedonutcoffeeanddessertco.toast.site

Making Space Thrift

475 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84601

Website: makingspacethrift.com

Sad Boi Thrift

363 N University Ave #105A, Provo, UT 84601

Website/Social: Facebook – Sad Boi Thrift

Asian Market Provo

24 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84601

7 VIRAL VIDEO CLIP TITLES

Heart & Seoul Karaoke

“This Provo Karaoke Bar Is Inside an 1890 Saloon”

ImprovBroadway

“They Make Up an ENTIRE Musical in Front of You”

Peak Nights

“This Is What Provo Nightlife Actually Looks Like”

Lighthouse Donut, Coffee & Dessert Co.

“This Provo Donut Shop Started at Local Community Events”

Making Space Thrift

“Provo Has a Thrift Store Just for Craft Supplies”

Sad Boi Thrift

“This Provo Business Started With 10 Pieces of Clothing”

Asian Market Provo

“This Tiny Provo Market Is Packed With Foods You’ve Never Tried”

What if shopping wasn't really about shopping?

In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers explores seven Provo businesses that turn an ordinary outing into an experience. Discover an historic yarn shop built around creativity and community, make jewelry with your own hands, explore traditional Chinese tea culture, battle real robots, enter a fantasy gaming tavern, discover the artistry behind local floral design, and experience an entire vinyl album inside a dedicated hi-fi listening room.

These are seven businesses giving people a reason to put down the phone, leave the house, and experience something local.

Featured Businesses

Heindselman's Yarn and Needlework — 176 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601 — Heindselman's website

Valore — 4801 N University Ave, Suite 480, Provo, UT 84604 — Valore website

Grain Rain Tea — 37 W 300 N, Provo, UT 84601 — Grain Rain Tea website

The Bot Spot — 255 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604 — The Bot Spot website

We Geek Together — 1200 Towne Centre Blvd #2090, Provo, UT 84601 — We Geek Together website

Foxglove Flowers & Gifts - Provo — 466 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601 — Foxglove Flowers website

B-Side HiFi — 71 E Center St, 2nd Floor, Provo, UT 84606 — B-Side HiFi website

Some of Provo's most memorable businesses aren't the biggest—they're the most creative. This week, Elle Summers visits seven unique local businesses and community spaces that celebrate gaming, crafting, books, antiques, cycling, food entrepreneurship, and immersive adventures. If you're looking for somewhere new to explore, this episode is for you.

Featured Businesses

Bitjump Games

Harmony

Pando Refitters / Provo Bike Hub

Planted in Pages

About Anything

Lemon & Sage Culinary Collective

The Escape Date

What if some of Provo's most memorable places weren't restaurants at all?

In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers visits seven local businesses and attractions that each feel like stepping into another world. From ancient civilizations and antique treasures to tabletop adventures, interactive comedy, and hands-on creativity, these are experiences that make Provo more interesting than you might expect.

Featured Businesses

Dragon's Keep

Cat's Cradle Antiques

Boardwalk Puzzles & Games

BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures

Taste

ComedySportz Utah

The Soap Factory

Some of Provo's best businesses aren't always the most obvious—they're the ones people discover and immediately tell their friends about. In this episode, Elle Summers highlights seven standout local businesses that offer unforgettable food, unique shopping, incredible music culture, and experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Featured Businesses

Mosida Market

Golden Bee's Haitian Cuisine

3hive Record Lounge

MMK's Your New BFF

The Collective Underground

Edna's Market & Grille

The Social

Downtown Provo isn't just a collection of businesses—it's an experience. In this episode, Elle Summers explores seven places that bring energy, creativity, entertainment, and community to the heart of the city. From live music and local theater to handcrafted chocolate and one of the world's most recognizable comedy studios, discover why downtown Provo continues to thrive.

Featured Businesses & Places

The Social

Good Move Café

Covey Center for the Arts

3hive Record Lounge

CHOC Artisan

Rooftop Concert Series

Dry Bar Comedy

What makes a city evolve? In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers explores seven businesses that are helping shape Provo's future through entrepreneurship, creativity, history, music, and community. Discover how these local businesses are contributing to the city's identity—and why supporting them helps strengthen Provo for years to come.

Featured Businesses

The Startup Building

Writ & Vision

Velour Live Music Gallery

R&R BBQ

Good Move Café

Hines Mansion

Tossd

Some businesses are memorable because of their food or products. Others are memorable because of the people and stories behind them.

In this episode of Provo Pulsecast, Elle Summers explores seven Provo-area businesses whose history, passion, and community impact make them much more than places to visit. From a historic mansion turned restaurant to a legendary music venue and innovative local gathering spaces, discover the stories that help make Provo unique.

Featured Businesses

Heirloom Restaurant

Velour Live Music Gallery

R&R BBQ

The Soap Factory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Good Move Café

The Startup Building