For anyone who has ever moved to a different state or country, you know that there will inevitably be at least one thing you yearn for. It sneaks up and nags at you, even if you are happy in your newfound home. After moving from Sydney, Australia, to Park City to support her sons’ ski racing ambitions, Emma Worsley quickly realized just how much she missed great coffee—the overall culture around breakfast, food, and, most of all, that community feel.
During my delightful time spent talking with Emma and her general manager, Krystina Clough (a true dynamic duo!), Emma explained, “Eating [in Australia] is so different. Spaces are shared more, so the experience is shared.” Aussies tend to be early risers, so breakfast is early and much more a part of everyday culture than for the typical American. Inspired to bring a little taste of home to Utah, Emma opened Harvest in Park City in 2017 and most recently in Midway this past August.
Long before arriving in Park City, Emma had built a strong foundation in the restaurant industry. In Sydney, she opened and owned restaurants, including her first at the young age of 21, and later explored another side of the business through restaurant supply. Emma has seen and done it all. However, even before that, the foundation for her appreciation of good food and time spent gathering around it was laid in her childhood home. Her mother, a solo parent who worked as a nurse, made sure her busy family gathered together for dinner each night. No small feat! Meals would be coordinated with work breaks, and her mother would leave handwritten instructions on partially prepared meals. When the time came, Emma or one of her sisters would finish preparing the meal, making sure everything was ready so that when their mother walked in from the hospital, the family could gather and share a homemade dinner together. Such a beautiful act of love, which created a lasting legacy. Emma carried on the tradition of family meals with her four children. A tradition she continues even further with Harvest.
At each location, three words simply and succinctly greet you. “Coffee. Food. People.” The company’s guiding principles. Their menu is full of delicious, made-from-scratch choices. Their goal is to provide clean, health-minded choices that still feel indulgent, flavorful, and comforting. Tip for those with picky eaters— smoothie number two is divine. My kiddos devoured it! And the coffee is indeed delicious, and sourced from Utah’s own Idle Hands Roasting Co. in Salt Lake City. Notably, they source a significant portion of their ingredients and products from Utah companies, including several based in Heber Valley. The list includes Auntie Em’s, Casperville Creations, City Cakes, Hans Kombucha, Hawk and Sparrow, Heber Valley Cheese, Lococo, Lone Pine Bakery, Mountain Mamas Bakery, Park City Creamery, Rimini, Ritual Chocolate, Rosehill Dairy, and Sweets & Cheese. A list to be proud of! At Harvest, partnerships are at the heart of what they do, helping guarantee fresh, high-quality ingredients while strengthening their deep commitment to community and connection.
Emma’s vision with Harvest is to bring people together with food. To them, this doesn’t only extend to patrons, but also to employees. Emma and Krystina share a strong belief that how employees are treated naturally carries over into the experience guests receive. They take great pride in their team and deeply value the contributions employees make to Harvest, striving to create a workplace that feels positive, rewarding, and supportive. Krystina’s path with Harvest is a perfect example of this culture. While working as a barista in Park City, she met Emma during post-workout coffee runs. That connection eventually led her to join Harvest, where she later embraced the opportunity to step into a management position. Krystina loves where she’s at. “I feel like I’m where I need to be. I am able to be my authentic self. And I love our staff.” A sentiment she shares with Emma, who is constantly impressed by how her amazing team works, and “how they show up.” In my experience, their staff are all warm and kind individuals who together create a wonderful overall atmosphere.
The welcoming staff are the perfect complement to the building’s fun, inviting design. The space, designed by 89 Oak in Park City, is beautiful, eclectic, and inviting. Emma explained how the design team “just got what I wanted creatively.” Their vision came together, with a fresh earth-toned palette, filled with charming details with nods to Emma’s Australian roots (including Vegemite jars at the bar). The space is divided into distinct zones to offer guests different experiences: a cozy, intimate lounge area with couches; an area with tables facing the busy kitchen, elegant, large family-style tables; bar seating along a beautiful, green stone counter; and outdoor seating on a patio. Emma wants all guests (including kiddos) to feel welcome and at ease.
“A tuck shop is a casual spot to grab lighter fare, a quick bite, or a bit of a treat.”
The large building also plays an important logistical role. Its spacious kitchen allows the team to prepare dishes for their Park City locations, where kitchen space is limited, while also enabling them to serve more guests comfortably on-site. Sundays, in particular, are bustling, with families, friends, and visitors filling the dining room. In addition to outstanding food, guests can enjoy live music every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. While the team has no shortage of future plans, one especially exciting addition is the upcoming “Tuck Shop,” set to open behind the building. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, you’re not alone. Popular throughout Australia, a tuck shop is a casual spot to grab lighter fare, a quick bite, or simply, as Emma described it, “a bit of a treat.”
Emma and Krystina shared that opening in Midway represents more than expanding Harvest’s footprint—it’s an opportunity to become part of a new community. “It’s more than just Harvest, it’s the whole community,” Krystina said. Both have embraced getting to know Midway, a beautiful, distinctive town known for its generational families and relaxed pace of life. They are excited to continue building relationships and deepening their connection to the area. Stop in, slow down, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and experience this charming slice of Aussie-style dining on Midway’s Main Street.
Visit Harvest: 195 W Main, Midway
harvestparkcity.com