Guidebook for Idaho
Food Scene
Chandlers
981 W Grove StFiner dining in Boise - great menu, ambiance, and live music.
Just a stone's throw from my house with a drive thru and very friendly staff!
44 locals recommend
Starbucks
1797 W State StJust a stone's throw from my house with a drive thru and very friendly staff!
Fork
199 N 8th StFantastic burger and great patio.
Bonefish Grill
855 W Broad StFantastic happy hour & bang bang shrimp!
Juniper
211 N 8th StThe Matador
3690 E Monarch Sky LnGuru Donuts
They have an awesome vegan, gluten free donut!
Crave Kitchen & Bar
Fork
199 N 8th StAwesome burger.
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StMy go-to. Excellent menu.
Edwards Boise Imax
7701 W Overland Rd13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StSightseeing
Hop on Boise's famous greenbelt and head in either direction for a nice stroll, great bike ride, and natural setting for sightseeing.
16 locals recommend
Greenbelt Access
Greenbelt AccessHop on Boise's famous greenbelt and head in either direction for a nice stroll, great bike ride, and natural setting for sightseeing.
So much to do here and so much to see. Great trails and park space to sprawl or play.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StSo much to do here and so much to see. Great trails and park space to sprawl or play.
About 10 minutes from my home you will find this great trail to get you to the "top" of Boise.
#30 Bob's Trail
#30 Bob's TrailAbout 10 minutes from my home you will find this great trail to get you to the "top" of Boise.
Beautiful gardens, great concerts.
14 locals recommend
Old Penitentiary @ Botanical Gardens NEM station
Beautiful gardens, great concerts.
I hear they have a wonderful tour!
14 locals recommend
Old Penitentiary @ Botanical Gardens NEM station
I hear they have a wonderful tour!
Everything Else
Plantation Country Club
6515 W State StGolf anyone?
The Basque Market
608 W Grove Stwonderful Basque goodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very casual but has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Great Sunday Brunch with mimosa and Bloody Mary specials.
10 locals recommend
The Lift
4091 W State StVery casual but has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Great Sunday Brunch with mimosa and Bloody Mary specials.
In the heart of Hyde Park, this place is usually buzzing and has a really fantastic menu.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StIn the heart of Hyde Park, this place is usually buzzing and has a really fantastic menu.
A new way to taste wine - if you like the "grape" you really must give this a try.
31 locals recommend
Bodovino
404 S 8th StA new way to taste wine - if you like the "grape" you really must give this a try.
Pho Nouveau
780 W Idaho StRestaurant - great Pho
Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StOld Chicago Boise Downtown
705 W Bannock StArts & Culture
This is where to go if you want to catch a great Indie film. They also have some wonderful food and adult beverages on site.
76 locals recommend
The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StThis is where to go if you want to catch a great Indie film. They also have some wonderful food and adult beverages on site.
Essentials
So close to my house... easy to grab any necessities on your way here or as you get back on the road.
151 locals recommend
Albertsons
1650 W State StSo close to my house... easy to grab any necessities on your way here or as you get back on the road.
Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdWhole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveBoise Co-op North End
888 W Fort St