Downtown West Boise Guidebook
Food scene
A fun local hang out with restaurants and bars. My favorite is Goody’s the ice cream shop.
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StA fun local hang out with restaurants and bars. My favorite is Goody’s the ice cream shop.
A great outdoor bar/restaurant located right on the Greenbelt. Live music every single night of the week!
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdA great outdoor bar/restaurant located right on the Greenbelt. Live music every single night of the week!
A fancy dining experience on the Greenbelt. They also have an incredible happy hour. Get a patio seat in the summer and fall.
21 locals recommend
Cottonwood Grille
913 W River StA fancy dining experience on the Greenbelt. They also have an incredible happy hour. Get a patio seat in the summer and fall.
A great place for pizza, pasta and salad. The garlic cheese bread is my favorite! They also have a great patio.
17 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
1805 W State StA great place for pizza, pasta and salad. The garlic cheese bread is my favorite! They also have a great patio.
Delicious Greek restaurant! They have amazing hummus and pita bread, gyros, falafel, baklava and lentil soup.
19 locals recommend
Mazzah Mediterranean Grill
1772 W State StDelicious Greek restaurant! They have amazing hummus and pita bread, gyros, falafel, baklava and lentil soup.
This pastry shop has raked in some prestigious awards. The owners are so kind and caring. You will love it here!!
52 locals recommend
Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State StThis pastry shop has raked in some prestigious awards. The owners are so kind and caring. You will love it here!!
Cloud 9 Brewery
1750 W State StLocal brewery with some great food.
Bring this stuff back for a gift. Chocolate bar is right next door!
6 locals recommend
City Peanut Shop
803 W Bannock StBring this stuff back for a gift. Chocolate bar is right next door!
The best milkshakes. Get the Boston shake. It is a milkshake with a sundae on top!
11 locals recommend
Fanci Freez Burgers and Shakes
1402 W State StThe best milkshakes. Get the Boston shake. It is a milkshake with a sundae on top!
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveThe Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdIncredible pizza. They have been recommended by Food & Wine magazine. New location but they had been serving amazing pizza on the bench for years.
Casanova Pizzeria
2431 Fairview AvenueIncredible pizza. They have been recommended by Food & Wine magazine. New location but they had been serving amazing pizza on the bench for years.
Sightseeing
A beautiful shady park with playground equipment and large grassy areas. Surrounded by a quaint neighborhood full of life.
14 locals recommend
Elm Grove Park
2200 W Irene StA beautiful shady park with playground equipment and large grassy areas. Surrounded by a quaint neighborhood full of life.
Our favorite park! This park offers 11 acres of activities. You can hike, mountain bike, trail run, search for wildlife, play on the playground, lay under a tree, play tennis, volleyball or have a party (with beer). Challenge yourself by hiking up the chute, or the easier way around the side and see the incredible view of Les Bois.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StOur favorite park! This park offers 11 acres of activities. You can hike, mountain bike, trail run, search for wildlife, play on the playground, lay under a tree, play tennis, volleyball or have a party (with beer). Challenge yourself by hiking up the chute, or the easier way around the side and see the incredible view of Les Bois.
Beautiful park located just off the Greenbelt. Take the easy pathway around the park and choose from the long (1mile) walk or the short (1/2 mile) hike. This park stretches into Ann Morrison park which stretches into Julia Davis Park.
72 locals recommend
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdBeautiful park located just off the Greenbelt. Take the easy pathway around the park and choose from the long (1mile) walk or the short (1/2 mile) hike. This park stretches into Ann Morrison park which stretches into Julia Davis Park.
James Castle was an uniquely gifted artist. He crafted with scraps from his home and used coal from the fire to draw. His perspective on the world is particularly interesting. This museum is free all the time!
7 locals recommend
James Castle House
5015 Eugene StJames Castle was an uniquely gifted artist. He crafted with scraps from his home and used coal from the fire to draw. His perspective on the world is particularly interesting. This museum is free all the time!
A fun place to hang out. You can enjoy the lake, the beach, the river, the people watching.
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveA fun place to hang out. You can enjoy the lake, the beach, the river, the people watching.
Frisbee golf is here! Also fun playgrounds, water fountain, sports and dogs.
79 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdFrisbee golf is here! Also fun playgrounds, water fountain, sports and dogs.
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StHike to the top and get a great view of the city!
A 4 season resort. If you want to ski, snowboard, sled, mountain bike, hike or ride the mountain coaster get up here! It’s about a 45-65 minute drive depending on the weather.
81 locals recommend
Bogus Basin
A 4 season resort. If you want to ski, snowboard, sled, mountain bike, hike or ride the mountain coaster get up here! It’s about a 45-65 minute drive depending on the weather.
Knowledge
Bookstore
A lovely local book store that always hosts visiting authors. They sell both new and used books. They have another store called Once and Future Books right next to the donut shop in State Street
14 locals recommend
Rediscovered Bookshop
180 N 8th StA lovely local book store that always hosts visiting authors. They sell both new and used books. They have another store called Once and Future Books right next to the donut shop in State Street
Great rotating permanent collection and always hosting new and featured artists. They have an incredible kids section too.
155 locals recommend
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrGreat rotating permanent collection and always hosting new and featured artists. They have an incredible kids section too.
A brand new interactive museum. I was impressed by the immersive displays and the fun historical stories. It’s also on the perimeter of a gorgeous park, Julia Davis Park.
37 locals recommend
Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis DrA brand new interactive museum. I was impressed by the immersive displays and the fun historical stories. It’s also on the perimeter of a gorgeous park, Julia Davis Park.
A historic home converted into a bookstore. They have an excellent collection that is easily searchable. A rare find for the used book market.
Once and Future Books
1310 W State StA historic home converted into a bookstore. They have an excellent collection that is easily searchable. A rare find for the used book market.
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrBars
Friendly local watering hole. The closest brewery to us. Dog and kid friendly.
23 locals recommend
Clairvoyant Brewing Company
2800 W Idaho StFriendly local watering hole. The closest brewery to us. Dog and kid friendly.
Horseshoes & a large variety of draft beer. On Thursday nights they have $1 beers. You can’t beat this deal. Mingle with softball players and large groups of friends.
11 locals recommend
Dutch Goose
3515 W State StHorseshoes & a large variety of draft beer. On Thursday nights they have $1 beers. You can’t beat this deal. Mingle with softball players and large groups of friends.
Just across the bridge in Whitewater Park from our Air BnB. Tucked behind an apartment off the Greenbelt.
They have a good taco truck too.
17 locals recommend
Yardarm
314 E 35th StJust across the bridge in Whitewater Park from our Air BnB. Tucked behind an apartment off the Greenbelt.
They have a good taco truck too.
A staple in the North End bar scene. I met my husband here 18 years ago!
A fun gathering place with a lot of televisions. They also have tacos, burritos and funky nacho combinations.
50 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StA staple in the North End bar scene. I met my husband here 18 years ago!
A fun gathering place with a lot of televisions. They also have tacos, burritos and funky nacho combinations.
Enjoy the incredible selection of beer and delicious food.
91 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StEnjoy the incredible selection of beer and delicious food.
Symposion
2801 Fletcher StA classic bar that hasn’t changed much. You can play pool and darts. Dog friendly.
Great spot for a beer. Brewed in house. They often host a food truck, otherwise they just have goldfish crackers.
23 locals recommend
Clairvoyant Brewing Company
2800 W Idaho StGreat spot for a beer. Brewed in house. They often host a food truck, otherwise they just have goldfish crackers.
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StLost Grove Brewing
1026 S La Pointe StHealth
They have it all! Swimming, yoga, Les Mills classes, weight room, Pilates....
13 locals recommend
Downtown Boise YMCA
1050 W State StThey have it all! Swimming, yoga, Les Mills classes, weight room, Pilates....
Rite Aid
1515 W State StPick up any last minute items, prescriptions, etc...
The original Albertsons! Cold beer, fresh produce, everything you need.
151 locals recommend
Albertsons
1650 W State StThe original Albertsons! Cold beer, fresh produce, everything you need.
Mostly known for their hot yoga classes. They also have massage and some spa services.
8 locals recommend
Hollywood Market Yoga
1319 N 8th StMostly known for their hot yoga classes. They also have massage and some spa services.
Yoga in the Hood
514 N 16th StSage Yoga & Wellness
242 N 8th StYoga and meditation here. I have heard very good things about this place!
Dash Aerial Yoga
819 W Idaho StZen Riot Yoga & Wellness Studio
5333 Franklin RdShine Yoga Collective
Coffee
Caffeine & companionship.
Starbucks
1797 W State StWhen you will accept no substitute.
My favorite coffee shop! Get the iced sista’
The ladies who own this are so fun and friendly.
59 locals recommend
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StMy favorite coffee shop! Get the iced sista’
The ladies who own this are so fun and friendly.
Push and Pour
214 E 34th StYou can easily ride a bike to this cozy coffee shop.
Super friendly staff, fun drinks and this location has indoor and outdoor seating.
31 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard StSuper friendly staff, fun drinks and this location has indoor and outdoor seating.
Wonderful coffee and a great place to get some work done. Very bright and cheery shop.
16 locals recommend
The District Coffee House
219 N 10th StWonderful coffee and a great place to get some work done. Very bright and cheery shop.