r/ProvoUtah

Mods - happy to remove this post if it doesn’t fit. Posting here because a similar post did well in r/UVU and folks suggested I share here too.

Hi neighbors!

I’m a software engineering student at UVU, and I built a grocery price comparison app called Grocerlist that started as a school project a couple semesters ago.

The reason I built it: I kept watching my own family and friends get hit hard by rising grocery prices, and paying way more than they had to because there’s no easy way to know which store has the best prices for your specific list. The idea I had was pretty simple — what if we all banded together as a community and shared prices with each other, so nobody has to overpay just because they didn’t know a better deal existed a mile away?

How it works: you build your grocery list in the app, and it shows you what your total cart would cost at every nearby store. Prices come from real Utah Valley shoppers scanning items when they’re already at the store. You also earn points for scanning, which turn into real gift cards (Target, Amazon, Walmart, Apple, and a bunch of others). Free, no subscriptions, no email spam.

Here’s where I actually need help: the app only works when enough locals are using it. I’ve been doing most of the scanning myself around Orem and Provo, and the price data is thin outside of a few stores. I need real Utah Valley shoppers to try it, tell me what’s broken, what’s confusing, and what you’d actually want it to do.

I rather find out what’s not working from 30 honest neighbors now than launch it wider and find out from 3,000 strangers later.

If you’re up for trying it, I’d genuinely appreciate the help. Comment here — good, bad, or brutal feedback all welcome. No pressure at all if it’s not for you.

Links in comments so this doesn’t get flagged.

— Juan

For context I was a little kid in 1985-1990...

First of all, the fireworks was even better than I remember. Provo is such a beautiful city. So, thank you for that.

I already saw Leslie’s Family Tree Restaurant is closed. Any place to get a scone(?) the size of your head? Is scone even right? I have not seen this kind of (fried?) bread thing anywhere else.

A "fancy" restaurant? There was one in a big old house close to what was at the time the new main library. There was another that was in a basement like behind Center street. Had some theme like sitting in an old car? Or train car? Or really any recommendations for my wedding anniversary that is upscale casual.

"Pink cookie" bakery? They probably had other stuff. Like Crumbl, big sugar cookie with a ton of pink frosting. Would have been north of Center and east of University.

I'm visiting the BYU Creamery for some cheese curds. Drive up to Khyv* Peak. Sensuous Sandwich. Bean Museum.

Also, looking for a karaoke bar for Thursday. Ideally dive bar vibes.

And any other tourist type stuff? Easy beginners hikes? Food?

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It looks pretty new but still pretty bad. It could be near houses.

If anyone by chance finds a pair of Tommy Hilfiger prescription glasses at the bottom of the provo river near the "dangerous" bridge, let me know. I just got them in April and replacing them takes forever. I did order new ones but it'd be nice to have them back.

With the parade and everyone parking in whatever spot they can find, this would be a good night for PE to check out all the church parking lots. If I was working for them, I'd check those first and make bank.

Hi,

I’m from out of town and I’d like to come see the hot air balloons on July 4th morning. Where are some places to park for this? Even better if it’s free parking.

Thank you.

Here until Monday any suggestions or fun things to do in town ? Would be greatly appreciated.

New to the area. Looking for a nice dog park. I have two goldens. I went to the bicentennial park and it was full of fox tails and no grass.

Hello, I am moving my daughter into her new apartment here in Orem and we purchased everything new at Costco as we drive from out of state and have a ton of cardboard that’s too much for the complex to take. Where can we drop off? These are huge pieces that we can cut up from headboard bed frame, tv, mattress etc. thank you! 😊

My fiance and I just found a apartment In provo and we are having a hard time deciding what internet provider to use. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I am in a situation where I have to be present at the Provo 4th of July parade to watch my daughter march in it. Realistically, how many blocks will I have to walk from where I park my car, and will the whole city be enveloped in a traffic jam as soon as the event is over? I'm considering using Frontrunner to get down there from Ogden and back, but even that has its problems because most of Davis and Weber County doesn't have trains running that early on the 4th. Thanks to anyone that can help me plan this out. I don't know anyone currently living in Provo.

Hello!

I’m looking to move to the Orem /Provo area in the next year or so and ill have two small kids. Would anyone be able to recommend apartments with play ground, large open areas for kids to run/play, and maybe close to parks or trails.

Hello! I impulsively bought a flight ticket to Provo. I am at a stage in my life where everything feels heavy and was just looking for an outdoor getaway.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on places to go, where to hike, eat, hangout, etc.

I also want to mention that this will be a solo trip!

Thank you in advance!!

We're two guys from Provo starting a show called Caught Scrolling where we sit down with locals and go through their screen time report together on camera. Think Caleb Hammer: Financial Audit but for your phone.

No wellness lecture. No "have you tried journaling?" energy. Just an honest and funny conversation about what's actually happening on your phone.

Would anyone actually do this? And if you're in Utah County and your screen time is embarrassing enough to be entertaining, text 385-204-5064.

Snacks provided.

Hi, i’m a young student (currently 17, will be 18 by time classes start) looking for queer-friendly roommates and a place near campus before this Fall 2026 semester. i won’t have a car, but i do have a bike, so i’m looking for a place close to campus.

I do NOT want to be living at home. i dont need “emergency” housing but im really looking to find people to room with. hoping to stay under $700/month but we’ll see.

i’m a trans guy, out for 3 years, mostly(?) socially transitioned, starting medical transition as soon as possible. not picky on roommates, just keep shared spaces clean ish & don’t hatecrime me. i’m chill i swear.

if you or someone you know is looking for roommates to sign up for a place together, or already have a lease with space for another roommate, please reach out! if not, an upvote would really help to get this in front of more people 🙏

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I feel like I'm always finding out about stuff after it happens and someone's like "oh yeah that was last weekend." Love that I missed it again..

I've tried following a bunch of city pages and Instagram accounts but its so much stuff to do and sometimes so little. Some of it ends up being old when it pushes to my feed, and the rest is just things that aren't really near me.

What do you use? Is there one place you trust, or is everyone just kind of piecing it together from Facebook groups and word of mouth? I can't be the only one who keeps missing things.

Hey yall, I have to take an exam in the lindon prometric center and am wondering if there’s any food spots near there I can go for my lunch break? I need something good and filling to get me through the last 3 hours of the exam, preferably not too heavy.

Thanks in advance!