What an amazing new discovery in Sandpoint! We are from OC, SoCal but come up here every winter and…read moreafter a few locals recommended this place, we had to try it. The ambiance is incredible: modern, cozy, comfy (you'll never want to leave) but the coffees and food were sooooo delicious and good! Very authentic European and both the savory and sweet crepes were perfection, so I highly recommend you try them both. The staff and owner are super friendly and welcoming, so a cherry on top :)

The lemon cream cheese and strawberry crepe is a must! The crepes have so much filling you'll be…read morecontently full. The interior is cozy but tables are limited. You order at the counter and then seat yourself.

This is one of our favorite Sandpoint spots. My kids love getting a bagel and hot chocolate or…read morecoffee before school. We love the people and the food is amazing.

Amazing bagels! Taste so fresh and definitely taste like it came straight out of the oven. So moist…read moreand perfect crispy on the outside. They also have great range of cream cheese flavors and you can customize as you like. Amazing. Their golden latte is so good too. Amazing service as well.

I had this bakery on my list of places to try while in…read moreSandpoint for the week and stumbled in for a coffee and quick bite not realizing where I was. It's so cute and welcoming inside. Love the big windows and natural light that spills in. My iced latte and Turkey Avo Croissant sandwich was super yummy. The avocado was perfectly creamy which scores big in my book. When I finally looked around to see where I was, I realized I should have known! I definitely want to come back to try their pastries and get more delicious coffee.

I'll have to come back, stopped in for a few pastries and coffee. All were top tier, flakey, not…read moretoo sweet treats. Quick service, lots of seating, downtown and walkable to everything.

Old school sub shop…read more Oil/ vinegar salt and pepper, standard. Old school. The way it should be. Greeted at the door. I said that this was our first visit. I was given a quick run down on how they did things. With a smile. Dining area as expected for a sub shop. Tables, soda machine. Etc. Several people dining, and all digging in. Simple, very good, well made sub. Like it should be. Will be back.

They give you so little meat it's embarrassing. Their bread tastes pretty good, that's the only…read moregood thing I can say about the place. My family and I have eaten here three times, to give it a chance, thinking maybe they just had a lame employee who doesn't know how to make sandwiches. Nope. Barely any meat all three times on all of our subs. LAME!

This is an awesome local market and store. They have fresh items that you can take home and eat…read morealso take big options that looked delicious. I bought some chicken soup mix that I made on a ski trip recently and it was amazing. Also bought some cherry preserves there, but haven't tried those yet. Staff was super friendly. I love the atmosphere inside the store. They have a lot of great gourmet items. Definitely a fun place to shop!

Great deli sandwiches, raw milk, many other things that are rarely seen in regular supermarket. I…read moreloved their sourdough bread and homemade cookies.

When we first moved to this area a few years ago, Joe's was our go to after a day swimming and…read morecatching sun out on City Beach. It's roughly walking distance from the beach (maybe a brisk quarter mile or so from the sand), and is THE best kept secret in downtown Sandpoint. This place defines "hole in the wall" restaurant, and even if you're on foot, if you blink at the wrong moment, you'd likely miss it. Don't do that. This place is excellent. I've never been to Philadelphia, so I can't say with any accuracy or certainty how Joe's sandwiches hold up to the real deals, but I will say that the sandwiches and their burgers are indeed the Real Deal. Their sandwiches come in 8" and 12" lengths and burgers from 1-2 quarter pound patties. They have a fairly standard soda fountain equipped with Pepsi product, a few bottled beverages, and a mindblowing milk shake menu. A few years ago they even offered a buffalo sauce flavored milk shake. Full stop. Anyway, I can attest that their huckleberry shake and Hershey's chocolate malt are out of this world awesome. My wife and I went here for date night last night, our first time in in quite some time. Service was very friendly and attentive, and everything was made to order. Whereas I've usually gone for the Philly cheese steak or French dip, this time I did the bacon burger with pepper jack (they have a good variety of cheese available, I should add) and left with zero regrets. My wife did the standard cheeseburger with everything and we split a side of onion rings which were ambrosial (delicious, amazing, what have you). Parking can be a little iffy, but there are some spots on the street right out front. Worst case scenario, they're a very short walking distance from the big (free) public parking lot on Church street, which is where I parked. You might even need the walk if you're eating there. Inside seating is limited, but clean and comfortable. The AC wasn't the greatest, and I can't imagine the heat from the kitchen does the interior temps any favors. My wife and I rarely if ever get a date night anymore, so the whole thing was a great treat, and something I'd gladly do again anytime. Highly, highly recommended.

Food was absolutely amazing, we had two really picky eaters and both raved about the food…read more Honestly the best cheesesteak sandwich I've had, I wasn't the only one who thought that in our group! Super friendly folks that make a great meal. Great little hole in the wall find:) Highly recommend!!

When my family and I were first looking to relocate to north Idaho, our real estate agent…read morerecommended this place rather emphatically. It has since become a semi regular place for us when we're looking for breakfast or lunch of the sort that ends up being just about the only meal we'll eat that day. I can't recommend it from experience, but Green Eggs & Ham is what really put Hoot Owl on the map. But for my money, it doesn't get much better than their Ranch Burger. Breakfast or lunch, that's my go to along with an endless cup of coffee and tall glass of ice water. Whoever decided to mix ranch dressing and barbecue sauce deserves and Nobel effing Peace Prize. My wife has tried a number of their omelette and scramble offerings and never been disappointed. And then there's the cinnamon rolls. Brace yourself because it's literally the size of your face. Dripping in frosting and served with roughly half a cube of whipped butter, the cinnamon roll is an event unto itself, and definitely a prime item for sharing with the table. The atmosphere is very cozy and...Rural. It feels like something out of a period film; very down to earth and eclectic with lots of owl knickknacks all over the place. If you've a bad back or bad posture, I'd recommend a table over a booth as the booths are a little short in the seat and very straight backed. Parking is usually not bad, even when they're busy (which is often), but it's in a dirt lot that shares its real estate with a drive through coffee shack. Lots of potholes at the entrance, so depending upon your vehicle, get ready to slalom a bit. The restaurant offers free WiFi to guests and is relatively kid friendly with plenty of high chairs, decks of cards at the table, etc. Service has always been friendly and expedient. They recently started tacking on a 3% surcharge for card transactions, but if you pay cash you get a discount...Of 3%. Heh. Anyway, if you're in the area and you want a big meal at a decent price, this place is fantastic. Forgot to mention prices, but a half pound specialty burger with fries ranges $13-$16, and similar pricing on other entree menu items. Get you some.

The Hoot Owl is what you'd expect for a diner experience. Upon entering, I was greeted by the staff…read moreand the booths of older folks and the wonderful smell of hot coffee. It is a cute, quaint place. Being an older building and a restaurant that has run for many years, there are some things that have fallen through the cracks, like neglecting to clean the windowsill of dead flies. Not the most pleasant site right next to our booth. Service was friendly and quick. We had our food in no time. I got the Eggs Benedict and my husband got the Chicken Fried Steak. Food was mediocre and the portions were unnecessarily huge.

Spuds is a classic Sandpoint establishment! I got a BLT and some soup. Often, at restaurants, the…read moresoup is not super hot, but Spuds nailed it, delivering a steamy cup of tomato soup. The BLT was excellent as well. Service was fast. Ambience is a little dated but it does not detract from the amazing food in the least. A great spot when you're in Sandpoint.

"It's lunchtime! Where should we go? Hummm....there's s…read moregrill up the road, it's on the waterfront. Okay, let's give it a try, we can sit out on the heated deck and watch the snow. " This is how we ended up at Spuds You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Huge burger and fries. It was very tasty and just what we needed.

This is an unexpected gem in Sandpoint! On a Fourth of July weekend when most restaurants are…read moredisappointingly closed, we ate here a couple of times (thank you for being open! ). Located in the courtyard of the Umpqua Bank building, you'd expect average food, catering to the surrounding businesses. We all agreed it was the best food we ate all weekend! I had this fantastic bagel sandwich, which was a special. It was messy as hell so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife, but it was so delicious! My parents had the special Tuscan scramble, which they also said was delicious and flavorful. We also got the chicken curry salad to go. This was fantastic, as well. Highly recommend eating here!

Omg they have the best veggies/ bean burger. They make food the way you want it. Try it, you'll…read morelove it!

My mother and I came here for a late breakfast or early lunch. You order at the counter and they…read moregive you a number, then they bring you your meal. They also bust the table for you, which is nice. My mother ordered the breakfast sandwich with a thick cut bacon and enjoyed that very much. I had the Reuben sandwich, which had the most delicious and lean pastrami I've had, caramelized, onions, and cheese. It was perfectly toasted, and the cheese was melted. The sandwich was terrific, and I would most certainly order that again. Customer Service was excellent. This is a real gem of a place hidden inside of an office building.

Always excellent ! Atmosphere upbeat and the service is A plus. We come here periodically and…read morenever disappoints. Food alway fresh and tasty !