Food scene
Addie's
1221 W Boise AveNeighborhood diner for breakfast & lunch
Wild Root Café
276 N 8th StUpscale scratch menu, patio seating, Saturday brunch on 8th Street
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StComfort food in a chic setting on 15th & Grove
Rotating selection of items made from scratch, plus items and gifts for take-home on 16th & Grove
15 locals recommend
Lisa Peterson Catering/ A'tavola
1515 W Grove StRotating selection of items made from scratch, plus items and gifts for take-home on 16th & Grove
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock StHip location packed with flavor on 8th & Bannock
slow roasted meats you can smell for a mile across from the Capitol
20 locals recommend
Old Chicago Boise Downtown
705 W Bannock Stslow roasted meats you can smell for a mile across from the Capitol
High Note Cafe
225 N 5th StScratch-made vegan, and excellent pie on 5th & Main
Coffee
Neckar Coffee
117 S 10th StTheir pour-over is spot-on on 10th & Main
Form & Function
511 W Broad StThey supply our daily habit on 6th & Broad
Alia's Coffee House
908 W Main StCharming brick interior on 9th & Main, where we had our first date!
Pub, Microbrew, Wintery
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StSmooth beer & live music
Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdBasque pub & eatery, don't miss the croquettas!
Cloud 9 Brewery
1750 W State StA hidden gem on 17th & State
Whiskey Bar
509 Main StExactly what it sounds like
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Keep Boise Kind
This is a is a wide-spread motto here and people go out of their way to be kind to each other. Please help keep our city kind!
What to pack
Leave umbrellas at home
A light rain jacket will suffice. It rarely rains hard or all day here.
Ways to save
First Thursday
The first Thursday of each month, downtown businesses are open late and the Boise Art Museum admission is complimentary. Check the Boise Weekly for what's happening & where to be.
Customs and culture
Please Don't Litter
Idaho is clean and pristine, and we work hard to pick up after ourselves and leave it that way for others.