Elizabeth & Andrew's Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Walking distance...Good for coffee, lattes, cold brew, kombucha, wine and beer - plus snacks! Plenty of seats avail to pull up w your laptop or use to for a small meeting w friends!
59 locals recommend
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StWalking distance...Good for coffee, lattes, cold brew, kombucha, wine and beer - plus snacks! Plenty of seats avail to pull up w your laptop or use to for a small meeting w friends!
Walking distance...Love the food and coffee here! Spent many an hour working on my laptop and also visiting with friends and family. Dog friendly, to boot!
74 locals recommend
Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StWalking distance...Love the food and coffee here! Spent many an hour working on my laptop and also visiting with friends and family. Dog friendly, to boot!
Walking distance...Tacos and more! Go for the food or to catch a game on any number of the big screens. Great bar, great food, great vibe. Good for kids during the day and evening, less so later at night!
50 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StWalking distance...Tacos and more! Go for the food or to catch a game on any number of the big screens. Great bar, great food, great vibe. Good for kids during the day and evening, less so later at night!
Great pizza (by the slice or whole) and great sushi (sister biz in same location) - Eat in, take out or delivery. Lots of beer and wine avail, too!
24 locals recommend
Lulu's Pizza
2594 N Bogus Basin RdGreat pizza (by the slice or whole) and great sushi (sister biz in same location) - Eat in, take out or delivery. Lots of beer and wine avail, too!
Downtown fav, farm to table. Can't go wrong - brunch, lunch or dinner, always hoppin!
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StDowntown fav, farm to table. Can't go wrong - brunch, lunch or dinner, always hoppin!
One of Boise's best. Go for the 10 minute martini, a glass of red, some live jazz and a steak.
75 locals recommend
Chandlers
981 W Grove StOne of Boise's best. Go for the 10 minute martini, a glass of red, some live jazz and a steak.
Walking distance...I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This is the place to go in Boise for old fashioned cones, sundaes and banana splits(Sorbet also avail). They have a very worthy selection of chocolates and caramels, as well as old fashioned five and dime candies. Kids of all ages...!
53 locals recommend
Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StWalking distance...I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This is the place to go in Boise for old fashioned cones, sundaes and banana splits(Sorbet also avail). They have a very worthy selection of chocolates and caramels, as well as old fashioned five and dime candies. Kids of all ages...!
Walking distance...Go for brunch, hit the open fire pit in winter for a hot toddy at lunch or make a reservation (not always required) for date night. Great menu, good selection of local and regional wines and plenty of beer, too.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StWalking distance...Go for brunch, hit the open fire pit in winter for a hot toddy at lunch or make a reservation (not always required) for date night. Great menu, good selection of local and regional wines and plenty of beer, too.
Walking distance...Quality, wood-oven pizza and a massive bourbon selection come to mind when I think of NE Pizza. Plenty of seating and good for take out. Open air windows look onto Historic Hyde Park!
23 locals recommend
North End Pizza
1513 N 13th StWalking distance...Quality, wood-oven pizza and a massive bourbon selection come to mind when I think of NE Pizza. Plenty of seating and good for take out. Open air windows look onto Historic Hyde Park!
Walking distance...Wine Bar! Need I say more? Food delicious, but even better wine from all regions local and in the other hemisphere.
8 locals recommend
Camel's Crossing
1304 W Alturas StWalking distance...Wine Bar! Need I say more? Food delicious, but even better wine from all regions local and in the other hemisphere.
Perfect date night or quiet outing with friends and/or family. One of my favorites! Amazing (and changing) menu accompanied by elegant wine, cocktails and beer in a quiet spot on busy 8th Street (I always ask to sit upstairs)!
66 locals recommend
Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StPerfect date night or quiet outing with friends and/or family. One of my favorites! Amazing (and changing) menu accompanied by elegant wine, cocktails and beer in a quiet spot on busy 8th Street (I always ask to sit upstairs)!
You're in Idaho, right? Many different types of fries and burgers - bison, anyone?
98 locals recommend
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdYou're in Idaho, right? Many different types of fries and burgers - bison, anyone?
Gourmet side salads, soups and sandwiches + coffee shop and treats + gift store. It has it all!
15 locals recommend
Lisa Peterson Catering/ A'tavola
1515 W Grove StGourmet side salads, soups and sandwiches + coffee shop and treats + gift store. It has it all!
Part grocer/part wine store/part restaurant and ALL things Basque!
26 locals recommend
The Basque Market
608 W Grove StPart grocer/part wine store/part restaurant and ALL things Basque!
Such good coffee, breakfast and treats! You can even swing by and get soups and such to have later for dinner.
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StSuch good coffee, breakfast and treats! You can even swing by and get soups and such to have later for dinner.
A unique restaurant with tons of outdoor seating under the lights or in this converted house. Excellent menu for food and wine/beer/craft cocktails.
22 locals recommend
The Hyde House
1607 N 13th StA unique restaurant with tons of outdoor seating under the lights or in this converted house. Excellent menu for food and wine/beer/craft cocktails.
Spanish tapas wine/beer in this modern building with a beautiful outdoor patio (indoor seating, as well).
16 locals recommend
Txikiteo
175 N 14th StSpanish tapas wine/beer in this modern building with a beautiful outdoor patio (indoor seating, as well).
Chef Kris Komari's KIN promises to be a culinary experience. The 3-time semi-finalist for the coveted James Beard award has opened the much-anticipated KIN tasting room with a prixe fix menue, cocktails, an extensive wine list and beer.
13 locals recommend
KIN
999 W Main StChef Kris Komari's KIN promises to be a culinary experience. The 3-time semi-finalist for the coveted James Beard award has opened the much-anticipated KIN tasting room with a prixe fix menue, cocktails, an extensive wine list and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StCreative cocktails in a hip joint! And food... but cocktails!
Wine by the glass - tastings for 2, 4 and 6 oz pours (beer avail, too) and food. Fun night for friends!
31 locals recommend
Bodovino
404 S 8th StWine by the glass - tastings for 2, 4 and 6 oz pours (beer avail, too) and food. Fun night for friends!
Ride your bike to Handlebar and hang it inside or out, use one of the racks to service it or simply go to enjoy a cold beer (wine/cocktail), play a board game or chat w friends. Local musicians often provide the soundtrack to your evening!
10 locals recommend
The Handlebar Boise
1519 W Main StRide your bike to Handlebar and hang it inside or out, use one of the racks to service it or simply go to enjoy a cold beer (wine/cocktail), play a board game or chat w friends. Local musicians often provide the soundtrack to your evening!
Boise is home to the largest Basque population outside of Spain and Bar Gernika is your passport to the good food and wine of the region. A Boise must!
33 locals recommend
Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdBoise is home to the largest Basque population outside of Spain and Bar Gernika is your passport to the good food and wine of the region. A Boise must!
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StCold beer, cheap drinks, live music. Enough said!
Good drinks and live music - many national up and comers (or just about to pop!) travel through on their way from the PNW to the Bay Area or Denver. Always a good time!
19 locals recommend
The Olympic Venue
1009 W Main StGood drinks and live music - many national up and comers (or just about to pop!) travel through on their way from the PNW to the Bay Area or Denver. Always a good time!
The Royal
1509 N 13th StIncredible craft cocktails in Hyde Park
Shopping
Aisles and aisles of vinyl... live performances, a coffee shop and epic gift store!
16 locals recommend
The Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StAisles and aisles of vinyl... live performances, a coffee shop and epic gift store!
All sorts of roasted nuts - some paired up w 10 Barrel Brewing (across the street).
6 locals recommend
City Peanut Shop
803 W Bannock StAll sorts of roasted nuts - some paired up w 10 Barrel Brewing (across the street).
Art Haus Bar
999 W Main StNeed I say more? They also have sugar-free and dairy-free options!
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrApril thru December
Fresh local fruits and vegetables each Saturday with food trucks and coffee stands to get your fix while you shop.
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetFresh local fruits and vegetables each Saturday with food trucks and coffee stands to get your fix while you shop.
Delicious candles to take home the smell of pine (and more) from your trip to the City of Trees. Walkable to Hyde Park.
Lit&Co. Candles - Hyde Park
1/2 N 13th StDelicious candles to take home the smell of pine (and more) from your trip to the City of Trees. Walkable to Hyde Park.
Walkable to Hyde Park and conveniently next door to Goody's Soda Fountain is G Willikers Toy Merchant in case you need a gift or something for your kids on a rare rainy day.
10 locals recommend
G. Willikers Toy Merchant
1508 N 13th StWalkable to Hyde Park and conveniently next door to Goody's Soda Fountain is G Willikers Toy Merchant in case you need a gift or something for your kids on a rare rainy day.
Essentials
30yr old co-op about 3 or 4 blocks away. Wine/beer, groceries, deli and baked goods.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort St30yr old co-op about 3 or 4 blocks away. Wine/beer, groceries, deli and baked goods.
Albertsons
1650 W State StWhatever you need - typical grocery, but with a growler fill station!
Whole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveTrader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdGetting Around
My brother-in-law is the service manager- ask for Brian! Or just go rent a mountain, commuter or road bike. Best selection and staff in town!
6 locals recommend
George's Cycles
5515 W State StMy brother-in-law is the service manager- ask for Brian! Or just go rent a mountain, commuter or road bike. Best selection and staff in town!
Parks & Nature
And hiking at the base of the foothills! Epic view of the city from the top!
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StAnd hiking at the base of the foothills! Epic view of the city from the top!
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdHiking/mountain biking in summer, skiing in winter!
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdWorld Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneMaybe one of the most innovative things in Boise - the premier urban whitewater park where you can surf, kayak or SUP within city limits. You HAVE to check this out just to see it!
39 locals recommend
Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveMaybe one of the most innovative things in Boise - the premier urban whitewater park where you can surf, kayak or SUP within city limits. You HAVE to check this out just to see it!
If you're in Boise in the summer months and love adventure, floating the Boise River is a must. Check out the parks and rec homepage for more detailed information.
Boise Parks & Recreation Department
1104 W Royal BlvdIf you're in Boise in the summer months and love adventure, floating the Boise River is a must. Check out the parks and rec homepage for more detailed information.
Year round beauty at the Botanical Garden where you can find native plants. The Botanical Garden is also host to concerts throughout the summer and fall and the Winter Glow - hot cocoa and cider are a must!
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdYear round beauty at the Botanical Garden where you can find native plants. The Botanical Garden is also host to concerts throughout the summer and fall and the Winter Glow - hot cocoa and cider are a must!
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdSightseeing
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceGreat overlook of Boise and the foothills!
The Basque Center
601 W Grove St