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Food scene
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood (just a short stroll from where you’ll be staying). Great grab and go breakfast Sammie’s or burritos. They also offer sandwiches and pre-made frozen heat and serve entrees. Best Pot Pie in town, hands down!
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StLocated in the Hyde Park neighborhood (just a short stroll from where you’ll be staying). Great grab and go breakfast Sammie’s or burritos. They also offer sandwiches and pre-made frozen heat and serve entrees. Best Pot Pie in town, hands down!
James Beard foundation semi-finalist, Moshit Mizrachi-Gabbitas creates amazing pastries, the likes of which can only be found in Paris. Hours are limited and can vary. Please check their website or FB page for updates.
52 locals recommend
Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State StJames Beard foundation semi-finalist, Moshit Mizrachi-Gabbitas creates amazing pastries, the likes of which can only be found in Paris. Hours are limited and can vary. Please check their website or FB page for updates.
An unfortunate casualty of the pandemic, Petite 4 is only now offering their “Walk Up” window on Saturdays. It’s a short jaunt from the Saturday Farmers markets. It’s a local favorite and the line forms quickly at opening. Follow them on FaceBook to find out what the next Saturday offering will be. Donuts or Beignets or ???? The chef, Sarah Kelly is another James Beard nominee. Local foodies are anxiously awaiting what her next chapter will reveal.
31 locals recommend
Petite 4
4 N Latah StAn unfortunate casualty of the pandemic, Petite 4 is only now offering their “Walk Up” window on Saturdays. It’s a short jaunt from the Saturday Farmers markets. It’s a local favorite and the line forms quickly at opening. Follow them on FaceBook to find out what the next Saturday offering will be. Donuts or Beignets or ???? The chef, Sarah Kelly is another James Beard nominee. Local foodies are anxiously awaiting what her next chapter will reveal.
Hyde Park neighborhood boasts a variety of eateries and shoppes. Two bike shops, 3 coffee shops, pubs, etc to fit most budgets. Most offer al-fresco dining opportunities.
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StHyde Park neighborhood boasts a variety of eateries and shoppes. Two bike shops, 3 coffee shops, pubs, etc to fit most budgets. Most offer al-fresco dining opportunities.
Located off Broad Street, adjacent to Boise Brewing. This great eatery boasts sourdough pizza, homemade lasagna, and craft cocktails. Tuesday’s are Neighborhood Night, offering a pizza and bottle of wine for $35.
48 locals recommend
The Wylder
501 W Broad StLocated off Broad Street, adjacent to Boise Brewing. This great eatery boasts sourdough pizza, homemade lasagna, and craft cocktails. Tuesday’s are Neighborhood Night, offering a pizza and bottle of wine for $35.
Looking for an affordable, authentic, no-frills ‘slice-o-pie’? Look no further than Guido’s. Order by the slice or massive 18” and 24”Pies. Stay in or take it to go.
19 locals recommend
Guido's Original New York Style Pizza
235 N 5th StLooking for an affordable, authentic, no-frills ‘slice-o-pie’? Look no further than Guido’s. Order by the slice or massive 18” and 24”Pies. Stay in or take it to go.
Another James Beard finalist, Chef John Cuevas, has made Boise his home and is sharing his unique, upscale take on Mexican style cuisine. Chips are homemade and hot and fresh. Guacamole is luscious and balanced. My favorites are the Mushroom taco and the ‘only on Wednesday’, OG Crispy. (Can you say Double Decker taco on steroids?) Don’t walk- run. (Pro tip- ask for extra crema and hot sauce. 😉)
19 locals recommend
Madre - Boutique Taqueria
1034 S La Pointe StAnother James Beard finalist, Chef John Cuevas, has made Boise his home and is sharing his unique, upscale take on Mexican style cuisine. Chips are homemade and hot and fresh. Guacamole is luscious and balanced. My favorites are the Mushroom taco and the ‘only on Wednesday’, OG Crispy. (Can you say Double Decker taco on steroids?) Don’t walk- run. (Pro tip- ask for extra crema and hot sauce. 😉)
Chef Richard Langston is a Boise icon. Previously in Hyde Park, then adjacent to the Boise Co-op, now located in the ground floor of the boutique hotel “The 500”. Happy Hour offers discounted adult bevies and bar bites. (House made truffle chips with a glass of Prosecco is the perfect afternoon treat). The dining room is classy and elegant. Reservations recommended.
10 locals recommend
Richard's
500 S Capitol BlvdChef Richard Langston is a Boise icon. Previously in Hyde Park, then adjacent to the Boise Co-op, now located in the ground floor of the boutique hotel “The 500”. Happy Hour offers discounted adult bevies and bar bites. (House made truffle chips with a glass of Prosecco is the perfect afternoon treat). The dining room is classy and elegant. Reservations recommended.
Located in the heard of Hyde Park, this is a great neighborhood pizza joint. Roll-up front doors in the warmer months provide a patio experience without the patio.
23 locals recommend
North End Pizza
1513 N 13th StLocated in the heard of Hyde Park, this is a great neighborhood pizza joint. Roll-up front doors in the warmer months provide a patio experience without the patio.
Looking for great, affordable pizza delivery? Try Americana. Our favorite is Pepperoni, Sausage and Red onion. We really enjoy the sesame seed crust. The Cesar Salad is generous and tasty. Ask for an extra lemon and spritz it on your pizza. You’ll never have pizza without it. Trust us!
Americana Pizza
Looking for great, affordable pizza delivery? Try Americana. Our favorite is Pepperoni, Sausage and Red onion. We really enjoy the sesame seed crust. The Cesar Salad is generous and tasty. Ask for an extra lemon and spritz it on your pizza. You’ll never have pizza without it. Trust us!
Recreating
Just blocks away from where you’ll be staying. This is the Gem of the NorthEnd neighborhood. It draws locals from all over the valley to recreate. It also serves as a trail-head to a network of trails leading into the Boise Foothills. Don’t worry! You can’t get lost…..All downhill trails lead back to this area.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StJust blocks away from where you’ll be staying. This is the Gem of the NorthEnd neighborhood. It draws locals from all over the valley to recreate. It also serves as a trail-head to a network of trails leading into the Boise Foothills. Don’t worry! You can’t get lost…..All downhill trails lead back to this area.
Boiseans and visitors alike enjoy one of the most expansive urban trail system available to mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians.
Find more info at ridgetorivers.org.
26 locals recommend
Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdBoiseans and visitors alike enjoy one of the most expansive urban trail system available to mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians.
Find more info at ridgetorivers.org.
Reservations are currently required and can be difficult to get. Only 65 people allowed per ‘session’. Please check out their website. There are frequent cancellations, so if your desired date isn’t currently available, keep checking back. This hot springs is approximately 40-50 minute drive from Boise, but worth the journey. Light food offerings and beverage service available pool-side. There are massage therapists available with advance reservation also. Closed Tue & Wed. Thu, Fri and Mon are adults only.
54 locals recommend
The Springs
3742 ID-21Reservations are currently required and can be difficult to get. Only 65 people allowed per ‘session’. Please check out their website. There are frequent cancellations, so if your desired date isn’t currently available, keep checking back. This hot springs is approximately 40-50 minute drive from Boise, but worth the journey. Light food offerings and beverage service available pool-side. There are massage therapists available with advance reservation also. Closed Tue & Wed. Thu, Fri and Mon are adults only.
Tucked away in the heart of the city is this beautiful respite. Easy walking paths, beautiful year-round scenery and wild-life viewing.
Located across Americana Blvd, from Anne Morrison park. You will forget you are in the city.
72 locals recommend
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdTucked away in the heart of the city is this beautiful respite. Easy walking paths, beautiful year-round scenery and wild-life viewing.
Located across Americana Blvd, from Anne Morrison park. You will forget you are in the city.
Bogus Basin has become a year-round recreation gem in the greater Boise area. Summer time boasts great hiking trails, a mountain coaster, biking trails and a magnificent view of the valley below. In the winter months, it offers a tubing hill, Nordic trails and acres of downhill skiing that can’t be beat. It’s a classic ‘local hill’, and operates as a non-profit, making season and day passes affordable. If its a ‘Grey day’ in Boise, just head up to Bogus, you’ll rise above the clouds and find blue skies and sun!
Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin has become a year-round recreation gem in the greater Boise area. Summer time boasts great hiking trails, a mountain coaster, biking trails and a magnificent view of the valley below. In the winter months, it offers a tubing hill, Nordic trails and acres of downhill skiing that can’t be beat. It’s a classic ‘local hill’, and operates as a non-profit, making season and day passes affordable. If its a ‘Grey day’ in Boise, just head up to Bogus, you’ll rise above the clouds and find blue skies and sun!
Wine Tasting
Boise boasts great wineries and tasting rooms.
The folks at Telaya have carved out a special place along the iconic Boise Greenbelt and Boise River for enjoying some of the best wine in the region while you people watch the multitude of users along the Greenbelt. Check out their FB page for schedules of local food truck to satiate you while you sip.
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StThe folks at Telaya have carved out a special place along the iconic Boise Greenbelt and Boise River for enjoying some of the best wine in the region while you people watch the multitude of users along the Greenbelt. Check out their FB page for schedules of local food truck to satiate you while you sip.
Another great winery with a great, fun vibe, located in the Garden City area. They are in the process of building a larger facility a few blocks to the East. Corner of 32nd and Chinden. More to come.
15 locals recommend
Split Rail Winery
3200 W Chinden BlvdAnother great winery with a great, fun vibe, located in the Garden City area. They are in the process of building a larger facility a few blocks to the East. Corner of 32nd and Chinden. More to come.
Coiled wines is the brainchild of wine maker Leslie Preston. Previously sharing space with Telaya, the tasting room is now located on the corner of 34th and Chinden. Slither on in to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of Sidewinder. Join the wine club and gain access to the acclaimed Black Mamba.
13 locals recommend
Coiled Wines
3408 W Chinden BlvdCoiled wines is the brainchild of wine maker Leslie Preston. Previously sharing space with Telaya, the tasting room is now located on the corner of 34th and Chinden. Slither on in to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of Sidewinder. Join the wine club and gain access to the acclaimed Black Mamba.
Outdoor Markets
Boise has multiple open air markets that offer up a variety of goods. They are seasonal so, sorry, winter travelers, you’ll have to find your ‘local’ veggies at the Boise co-op.
The Boise Farmers Market offers up goods from local grower/producer/artisans of a variety of foods. Current locale is the corner of Shoreline and Americana. Here you will find a wonderful selection of produce, wines, cheeses, breads, pastas, meats, eggs, etc. Plan to arrive close to opening bell (9am) to get the most selection as some vendors sell out early.
The BFM is open from early April through late October and sometimes moves indoors through the Holiday season. (location varies by year)
64 locals recommend
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrThe Boise Farmers Market offers up goods from local grower/producer/artisans of a variety of foods. Current locale is the corner of Shoreline and Americana. Here you will find a wonderful selection of produce, wines, cheeses, breads, pastas, meats, eggs, etc. Plan to arrive close to opening bell (9am) to get the most selection as some vendors sell out early.
The BFM is open from early April through late October and sometimes moves indoors through the Holiday season. (location varies by year)
This seasonal outdoor market sets up Saturday mornings in “The Grove” downtown and is comprised of artisans, crafts and food vendors. A great place to people watch and find some locally crafted souvenirs. Please check their FB page or website for operating months.
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetThis seasonal outdoor market sets up Saturday mornings in “The Grove” downtown and is comprised of artisans, crafts and food vendors. A great place to people watch and find some locally crafted souvenirs. Please check their FB page or website for operating months.
Sightseeing
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th StOpen Tues- Sunday. Drop-ins or pre-purchased tickets. To learn more about the work and conservation visit peregrinefund-dot-org
54 locals recommend
World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneOpen Tues- Sunday. Drop-ins or pre-purchased tickets. To learn more about the work and conservation visit peregrinefund-dot-org