Jasmin’s Local Guide to Boise
Food scene
Local foodie spot for healthier fare including vegan/gluten free options.
40 locals recommend
Wild Root Café
276 N 8th StLocal foodie spot for healthier fare including vegan/gluten free options.
Have an appetite? Popular breakfast spot with large portions.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StHave an appetite? Popular breakfast spot with large portions.
Highly recommended for those looking for coffee without all the additives and sugar. Chill study or work spot.
13 locals recommend
Neckar Coffee
117 S 10th StHighly recommended for those looking for coffee without all the additives and sugar. Chill study or work spot.
Form & Function
511 W Broad StOne of our favorite coffee shops. We love their vanilla lattes.
We've traveled all over Europe and these pastries are some of the best!
52 locals recommend
Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State StWe've traveled all over Europe and these pastries are some of the best!
Excellent quick eats in Hyde Park for breakfast or lunch. Vegan/gluten free options too.
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StExcellent quick eats in Hyde Park for breakfast or lunch. Vegan/gluten free options too.
Our favorite local ice cream shop downtown. Fun creative options you can also pair with beer. Vegan/gluten free ice cream available as well.
32 locals recommend
The STIL
786 W Broad StOur favorite local ice cream shop downtown. Fun creative options you can also pair with beer. Vegan/gluten free ice cream available as well.
Hands down our favorite pizza in Boise. The owner has a sourdough starter decades old that creates a phenomenal crust.
48 locals recommend
The Wylder
501 W Broad StHands down our favorite pizza in Boise. The owner has a sourdough starter decades old that creates a phenomenal crust.
Delicious tacos and beer options in the Lusk District. Our favorite taco is the Idaho spud and chorizo.
19 locals recommend
Madre - Boutique Taqueria
1034 S La Pointe StDelicious tacos and beer options in the Lusk District. Our favorite taco is the Idaho spud and chorizo.
The best burger and beer options in Boise. You won't be disappointed.
101 locals recommend
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StThe best burger and beer options in Boise. You won't be disappointed.
Mix between casual and fancy, enjoy eats featuring Idaho farms. Asparagus fries are a must.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StMix between casual and fancy, enjoy eats featuring Idaho farms. Asparagus fries are a must.
Our favorite fancy meal featuring local farms in a relaxed eclectic setting.
8 locals recommend
Camel's Crossing
1304 W Alturas StOur favorite fancy meal featuring local farms in a relaxed eclectic setting.
Looking for France in Boise? This is the spot up on the Bench neighborhood. Make a reservation or arrive early to grab a spot at the bar.
31 locals recommend
Petite 4
4 N Latah StLooking for France in Boise? This is the spot up on the Bench neighborhood. Make a reservation or arrive early to grab a spot at the bar.
Upscale steak and seafood options in Boise. Fresh seafood is flown in daily from Alaska/Hawaii within 24 hours of being caught.
75 locals recommend
Chandlers
981 W Grove StUpscale steak and seafood options in Boise. Fresh seafood is flown in daily from Alaska/Hawaii within 24 hours of being caught.
Our favorite spot to grab a beer/cider in the neighborhood. You won't find many tourists here.
23 locals recommend
Clairvoyant Brewing Company
2800 W Idaho StOur favorite spot to grab a beer/cider in the neighborhood. You won't find many tourists here.
Modern Bar and Restaurant
1314 W Grove StOur choice for a fresh cocktail before dinner.
Sightseeing
1-hour roundtrip steep hike near downtown for a view of the valley and quick workout.
17 locals recommend
Table Rock Trailhead
1-hour roundtrip steep hike near downtown for a view of the valley and quick workout.
Stroll or bike along the Boise river on the greenbelt. A must if you've never been!
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltStroll or bike along the Boise river on the greenbelt. A must if you've never been!
Fun park for playing in the water or casual stroll. For surfing enthusiasts, check out the waves!
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveFun park for playing in the water or casual stroll. For surfing enthusiasts, check out the waves!
Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals
4049 S Eckert RdOn a hot day you must float the Boise river!
Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StEclectic paintings from numerous artists. Must see!
Have time for a long day road trip and want to see the Sawtooth mountain range and hang by the lake? This is where we go to escape Boise.
22 locals recommend
Redfish Lake Lodge
401 Redfish Lodge RdHave time for a long day road trip and want to see the Sawtooth mountain range and hang by the lake? This is where we go to escape Boise.