Very old school. Very nice to see a personally run business with a true caring owner. Lemon in the water without asking. Music videos playing on the TV's. Old Bosnians stacked at the bar top discussing the world. A true cultural social center. The place is clean and spacious with posters indicating that there is entertainment at night. The Reuben was very good. Not salty, plenty of thin sliced meat. Not quite a Reuben as there was no sauerkraut, no Thousand Island dressing or rye bread. More a delicious panini. The attention to detail and courteous owner shows through every action. I GOT AN AMERICAN FLAG ON MY SANDWICH. Bravo!!!! read more

Bosnia Express Boex - "RUEBEN" with American flag. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Yes to everything about this place! If you are like me and drive by everyday and tell yourself, "someday I need to stop." How about after you read this, you go. What a special little gem of a place. Small grocery store up front and a huge restaurant hidden behind. There is a wine shop, bar, and grill in the large space. No matter what sandwich you order (panini house sandwich is my fave so far), you will be delighted. I always get Idaho gold with my sandwich too (fries). If it is a bit busier, please have patience and enjoy relaxing. Every time I pop in it is just the owner running it. He is absolutely amazing and will serve you with a smile and his fun energy. You can order to-go as well if your time is extra crunched. Stop, stop. stop driving by!! I was blown away by the treasure that's within. I hope you are too! read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This is a pretty nondescript place within a strip mall. You probably would not just happen on this sandwich shop. But if you do, you will be very pleased for two reasons. First, the sandwiches are excellent and the owner tries really hard and has build a success story. Make the trip and you will be glad you did. My panini had ham, but I think it was the bread and toasting that made it so good. read more

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This place is a hidden gem It's behind a Turkish(I think) store, lots of sandwiches selections, I tried the Turkish coffee(or Cappuccino I can't remember) but it's delicious. The chicken pesto panini was the best one I had for a while, will definitely try it again next time. Don't forget to check out the store, very unique selection of stuff. read more

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Good variety of sandwiches. It's a one man show, so have patience for the kind owner. Got the house panini which is their best seller, and they don't skimp on the meat. Loaded with meat and tasty mayo. The bread is toasted but it's not as toasted as I would expect, but overall the sandwich is tasty and there is a large variety of flavors. read more

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Drop in for lunch with a buddy recently. He's a regular, clearly. The owner said, "We have (something I don't remember) on today. I'll bring a bowl". I can see why it's a favorite of his. I had the house special panini and am glad I did. Delicious and a good portion. There's nothing fancy about the dining area, but I gotta give it up to the owner who has a small store in the front, a few tables to serve lunch and dinner, and a small beer/wine bar for the evening. This is one guy working hard. read more

What a little nice surprise in Boise! My sister, dad, and I were curious about the little shop and decided to take a peek inside. I was shocked to see rows of food and snacks that I had only seen in Europe when studying abroad. My dad also was pleased to see that they carried French biscuits that he hadn't eaten in years, and he promptly bought a pack. The Bosnian woman who was working the cashier was very kind helpful. In the back is the dining and bar area, which was much bigger than we were expecting! We decided to try one of their gyros out and were very satisfied with how it tasted. The ratio of lamb, veggies, and tzatziki was perfect, and the bread that they used was so unique and delicious. I'd love to try some of their other dishes there another time! read more

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Food was delicious. Owner is a very friendly person. Atmosphere is very chill and the food is reasonably price. It's nice to have a good sandwich shop here in boise! read more

I grab a panini here at least once a week. It's a great place to have in the neighborhood. Everything is really tasty and is run by a really nice person! read more

Great sandwich place and market! After chatting with the owner, I believe, he recommended the house panini. It was great - fresh bread, turkey, ham & roast beef, tomatoes and lettuce. It didn't seem specifically Bosnian but it was good nonetheless. They also have some soups and goulash which would be more "Bosnian" but I haven't tried those yet. At my request, he did select a popular Bosnian soda as my drink. There is also a market where you can find specific Bosnian specialty items as well as other European food stuffs. Definitely worth a try! read more

Impressed by the service and food. The House Panini was unlike any that I've had. It had turkey, prosciutto, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, red pepper, and some homemade sauce nicely tucked between two slices of heavenly white bread. I'm not sure if the bake or buy the bread, but it was delicious and was what made this panini spectacular The staff kindly greeted me and made sure that I was being helped; I felt very welcome. read more

Bosnia Express Boex - House Panini - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Gyros in the Balkans! This is a great causal dining experience with Bosnian sandwiches served on the quick. Friendly staff and a clean if eclectic ambiance await customers. Don't let the strip mall feel put your off. In fact, the collection of restaurants at the intersection of Emerald and Orchard holds great gems for food destinations. My beef and lamb gyro was served with a bag of potato chips. I got the special and it came with a fountain drink. The gyro was served on a bread different than most pita. Not sure what it's called but I'll have to ask next time. The portion was sizable. I saved half of it for another lunch. The sauce was sort of tzakiki-like, but heavier, almost mayo-based. I like a zestier dill taste. Good stop for lunch. Server was nice but not especially attentive. But they make up for it with tasty food and plenty of smiles. read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Lamb and Beef Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good food from the Balkan regions, has all of the spices, cookies & meats that you need. I enjoyed the cevapi (beef/veal) and the gentleman gave me some free bread to go with it. Reminds me of my childhood, looks like a cool restaurant in the back. read more

This place was a great surprise. We searched out "Mediterranean" on Yelp, and this place came up. We didn't read any reviews, and just decided to try it, and I'm glad we did. The entrance seemed a bit strange, and when we walked in, I wasn't expecting the "Wine-bar" setting. That, and we were the only people in the entire establishment, I was wondering if we were in the right place. But soon the hostess/waitress/(owner?) came out and told us to take a table anywhere. Then immediately, other people started to flow in who looked like regulars, and as soon as we started looking through the menu, I knew things were going to be just fine. I ordered the Lamb and Beef Gyro, and my wife ordered a Pastrami sandwich. Both were wonderful! I'll take Gyro's over Pastrami any day, but when my wife let me taste her sandwich, I think she got the better deal. It was delicious. After dinner, we toured the store in the front, with lots of diverse things from Eastern Europe that you don't find at Winco or Fred Meyer. Of course, we had to pick up some chocolate and some cookies, which were delicious. The store and restaurant are apparently run together, and the woman who waited on us was super friendly. I think we'll definitely be back, because there were other sandwiches on the menu that looked delicious too, and I love trying new things. [ Do you ever wonder... Why are there 5 syllables in the word "monosyllabic"? ] read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Pastrami. Very yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Only came in to grab some lunch, but did browse around the store to see what they sell. The owner (I think, or maybe it was the owner's wife) was nice and had the I'm-not-afraid-to-kick-you-out-of-the-store-if-i-want-to personality, it seems. Got their house panini which was loaded a lot of different meats. Prosciutto, pastrami, salami and I think a couple more. With some avocado, cheese, tomato, bell pepper, lettuce. Big portion, good bread. Really worth what you're paying for. Store seems like a very 80's type store. Not that it was themed that way, just not updated, but cute and small town feel. read more

Bosnia Express Boex - House special panini - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Love this place !!! (kinda) a hidden gem. Boise local and this had been around since I was a young lad. Got a new fancy facelift for the bar behind the authentic Bosnian food store! But still the same small local - quality - feeling, I am sure that propelled sales for the remodel. (Compared to like 5yrs ago when I last came through ) Love to see them thrive. Amazing lunch sandwiches and usually not crazy busy in the 9-5. Cant say enough good things. Please eat here so I can keep eating here for many years :)! I have hosteled around many countries, Add this to the TripAdvisor this place doesn't get enough cred in my opinion! read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Turkey bacon sandwich - thick Turkey!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We decided on BoEx for lunch after hanging out at the bowling alley next door. One of the 'selling factors' on this decision was the gluten-free option plastered on the top of the menu, along with the raving yelp reviews. Visiting from out of town with teenage girls with varied taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Awkward is the best word I can use to describe our experience. When you walk in, you first will find a small grocery store with what appears to be a diner/wine bar behind it. We were directed to have a seat, and we waited a few moments before we had to ask for menus. We were brought waters and menus, and after a few moments, the one employee (who i think I the chef, waiter, and cashier for the grocery store with no help) came around to take our order. Turned out, they were out of soup for the day and do not currently carry gluten-free bread... so 2 of our party of 4 had to scramble to find something else to eat while the other 2 ordered. The food itself was okay. The Mediterranean salad includes a TON of shredded cheese, maybe parmesan? It definitely wasn't goat cheese or feta or what I typically see in a Mediterranean salad. The chicken was well flavored, but very dry and over cooked. The pesto turkey sandwich was okay, but didn't seem to have any pesto on it - in the end, we found a dash of pesto on one bite of sandwich, but it definitely wasn't tasted at all. Very disappointing. We waited for what felt like forever for our tab to pay, which never came. We finally stood up and had to find the employee and ask where to pay. Turns out, you have to direct yourself to the grocery store to pay. It was a nightmare trying to communicate to split the check, even though he had told us it was no big deal to split it. The interior is super cute, and would definitely be a place I might visit to sip on wine and listen to music (there is a stage, and it appears this may be something they do, but not sure.) There's also a cut-out of Mr. Bean, which the kids took advantage of this as a celeb-photo opp to send their friends. I had such great expectations for this place, and maybe I'll be back, but definitely not for gluten-free or the Med salad. read more

Took my wife there for the first time. We both had wonderful sandwiches. Very clean. Very friendly service. We both took half of sandwich home. They were very good. Not all bread like some other places we have been. We definitely will be going back. Menu prices were very reasonable. Will be recommending to my friends. read more

Our number one spot in Boise for lunch. The exterior "Sandwiches" sign is a little misleading in that they have so much more to offer than sandwiches. And if you do opt for a sandwich, it's not your typical deli sandwich. They are all panini pressed on the most amazing bread and have unique combos. The Mediterranean salad with gyro meat is outstanding - a regular choice for my husband and me. I also love their gyros - the best meat I've ever had. The goulash is terrific - and definitely not the Americanized version your mom made with canned tomatoes and noodles... I'll also give a shout out to the owners - they do it all themselves and are the nicest people. You really should check it out. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the interior - I can't explain it but the first time I walked into what I thought was going to be a small deli-like place I was stunned by the huge open space, gorgeous full bar, and racks of wine. And don't forget to shop in the store on your way out - European chocolates galore!!! Lastly, give the Turkish coffee a try. It'll keep you going all afternoon after your delish lunch! read more

A workmate recommended we eat here. We did take out. I had the Beef lamb gyro and side salad, and he had the Reuben . Food was great. Decent price. It looks like a little hole in the wall, but you enter and you are taken back in time. They have a small stage and large bar/seating area. And they have a small store. Not what you expect from the outside. read more

This restaurant is a gem hidden by a banal exterior. Once you find your way through the hallway and into the restaurant you find a charming establishment. The building is obviously older but it's been well decorated. They have a bar in the back. I had goulash and a Rueben sandwich my wife had a gyro sandwich. Everything was obviously made from scratch including the bread with the exception of the bag of the Lay's potato chips, which amused me. Both sandwiches were amazing. While the name says Bosnian they have a wide variety of sandwiches. The establishment embodies the concept of simple yet elegant. You can almost feel the time that went into making the place so charming. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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The food was so good!! A pastrami rueben like you get in the city of NY!! The culture was thick, place for a live band and close to the bowling alley to go play after!! I got a turkey bacon pannini and my slice of turkey was clean and thick! Omgawd. So good. I will be back!! Thank you for the sweet service. read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Money from all over the world. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Checked out on a whim and super pleased. Immediately caught the good people, good food vibe and homie whipped up two items in the time it took me to check out their fine shop. Pay them a visit! I know I'll be back. read more

This is hands down the best panini in Boise!! so authentic! the owner was so extremely kind and it was incredible, quick service. If you are in the area and need to bit to eat, I highly recommend stopping by to grab a good meal at BoEx! The restaurant itself is a really cool vibe to hangout, eat and converse! read more

Excellent! -- great food (had the House Special panini), service, and atmosphere (nice and quiet for A Friday late lunch). Excellent price, too -- full panini:$8.50 (I could've easily eaten just half of it and would've been full!). Highly recommend. read more

This place rocks my gyro-loving socks. Came here for takeout and could have easily lost myself completely in the market (kinder eggs! kinder eggs! And, milka! Shut UP!). Ordered their chicken gyro which was, at minimum, 15 separate shades of delicious. Absolutely scrumptious and truly representative of what a good gyro should be (packed full of fresh ingredients and feta...and a steal at $6.50...yes, please!). I was also able to pick up a nice bottle of Malbec from their more than decent wine selection. We were helped by one of the owners who was personable and lovely in every way. Nowhere near my 'hood--no matter, I'll be back...and often. Get to it! read more

OK. This places is a hidden gem. Tucked in behind an unassuming European market, the savvy foodie will find the best Gyros around. They also have great German sausage sandwiches and a beer called Jelen. The food is excellent, the service is friendly, and oh yeah, Jelen said your wife called to say that you should stop in for a bite and a brew. Why would I lie? read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Yet another great ethnic place on the Bench. Small eastern European market in the front, bar/restaurant in the back. I just tell someone up front what I want to eat and they go make it themselves or tell someone else to (they'll bring a menu to you if you need one). Very nice and accommodating owner & wife. The menu has pretty much consisted of paninis and gyros (all with homemade bread) though they've recently branched out into reubens and German sausage sandwiches. They pack in quite a few ingredients compared to other places that sell paninis (see pic). The gyros are slightly different compared to other places that sell them but offer better value at $6.50, which are the same price as paninis. Even those with bigger stomachs should be satiated with an entire one. I wish they (and others) would offer a lamb gyro instead of having to settle for a beef/lamb combo meat. With the amount of meat they jam into their sandwiches, it would still be a good comparative value despite it inevitably having to cost more than the other options. Minor quibbles: for lettuce they use cheap iceberg salad mix with cabbage and carrots. While I prefer having lettuce I have to pick through my sandwich before I eat it because I almost always find lettuce pieces that aren't fresh and have turned color. 3-packs of romaine lettuce hearts hover a little above $2 at Winco, so there's room for improvement without having to pay too much extra. And a generic warning with all of the ethnic markets regarding checking the expiration date on everything you purchase. I've found an improvement with Bo-Ex in the past couple of years regarding this, but it doesn't hurt to double check before you give them your $. The groceries I buy there (usually chocolate like Milka or Ritter or Kinder) are either unavailable elsewhere or competitively priced compared to their competitors (i.e. Cost Plus, Irena's). read more

Bosnia Express Boex - House special panini with homemade bread. Great value at $6.50. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Don't let the strip mall exterior of this place fool you. They make really great sandwiches. Lamb Gyro is one of the better ones I've had. The people who run this place are really friendly. One note though: the food here is kind of generic Mediterranean fare (that's not to say it isn't good). They don't actually serve much in the way of Bosnian/Balkan food, despite the name. If you're looking for cevapi, your only recourse is the frozen stuff they sell in the little market attached to the restaurant. If you're looking for something more specific like burek or pljeskavica...well, you're probably going to have to keep making it yourself. read more

Driving across the country, best sandwiches along the way!!! Felt like we were guests at his home. One man working there doing everything! Our host, our cook, our waiter! He even tended the bar and ran the store attached to the restaurant. Incredibly kind and humble and thankful .... It is rare to see someone so proud of their business. As he should be! Thank you so much!! read more

Bosnia Express Boex - The Panini!!!! WOW! So fresh! The Reuben ... So savory!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Cound this place pla0ce on Door Dash and was quite pleased! While they have a kind of limited menu, the food is really tasty and the price is fair for what you get. The gyro is tasty! German sausage was good too! That being said, I was kind if surprised to get a sausage sandwich and a gyro from the same place and both be good. Kind if a weird selection? In any case, we were pleasantly surprised. read more

Amazing place for lunch and a great market! If you are looking for a hot side like fries don't expect them. The goulash is awesome and so are sandwiches. The Turkish coffee is great too. read more

Bosnia Express Boex - Turkish coffee and a great Croatian beer. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This place is a bit atypical... not a place I'd recommend for the atmosphere. For a legit fantastic sandwich and friendly service? Absolutely. The bar is great too. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Boise! Awesome food, super chill and friendly atmosphere. Try the panini sandwich or shop for some European goodies. read more

I work across the street at Elite Systems, and my whole office uses Boex as our go-to lunch spot! Not only is the food delicious and affordable, but Eki and Deshanka are the KINDEST people. You can feel their infectious smiles welcoming you as soon as you walk in the door - even through the masks! The house panini is my go-to, and totally hits the spot. The bread is fresh and fluffy, and the meat is of great quality. The veggies are crisp, and they don't go overboard on the mayo. Plus, they are always fast - even when they have a crazy line out the door. They work well under pressure, and the service does not suffer! They also have tons of fun European chocolates and other awesome specialty goods in their small storefront. I recommend the Minjon Kocke chocolates. They have a lovely strawberry filling that has a marshmellow-y texture. I also enjoy the chocolate orange cookies (I forget the brand name). The cookies come in a dark blue box, aren't too sweet, and have a night bright citrus flavor that complements the chocolate well. The food makes this place great, but its the people that make it phenomenal. Well worth a visit! read more

I rented out the back of this place for a semi casual wedding rehearsal dinner. The owners were amazing and helpful. The price was very affordable and I was allowed to bring in my own food. There was plenty of space for everyone, we had around 100 people. It worked out perfect for our event. read more

There is one BIG problem with this restaurant... if you only see the sign and front of the building without going inside you would think it was a spooky dive.. this is not the case at all. Inside the strip mall, store front lives an amazing mini grocery store and behind that a MASSIVE night club type area with tables. It is a little strange, but "wacky cool". But what really matters is the food.. and the food here is amazing. It is a very small menu, but something for everyone including a vegetarian sandwich if that is your thing. The sandwiches are served on fresh, home-made bread and are stacked with high quality meat and vegetables. The beef gyro melts in your mouth. I should point out that these sandwiches are MASSIVE, way more then one person will ever need to eat and are in the 5-6 dollar range. Brave the spooky storefront and try it out.. you will not regret it. read more

When I think about lunch here the following 4 words come to mind "Oh nom nom nom". Ok, now that I think about it those are more sounds than words but who cares! Thanks to yelp I found this place while in Boise. From the outside you think this place is going to be small but it is HUGE on the inside. I think it might be a TARDIS. The owners were both extremely nice and made my food very fast. I ordered a Beef and Lamb Gyro and a Nutella Panini. The gyro was very good and the meat extremely tender. Oh ya, and it was HUGE. I only ate half before getting full. The Panini I had for dessert was extremely good. It had Nutella, bananas, and strawberries and was full of win. So far this is my favorite place I have found in Boise and if work brings me back to Boise I will be sure to stop here for lunch again! read more

This place is awesome. The guy who runs it takes a lot of care, and the gyro was great. I was hoping to get a lamb gyro, but I guess that has been discontinued. Regardless, great food and I'll be back anytime I'm in the area read more

I went to Boex after reading reviews on Yelp about the fresh ingredients used in the food and the great service. And I found it to be perfectly accurate. I went with my little brother and we sat at a small part of the restaurant with wooden floor, wooden chairs and tables that look like the top lid of wooden barrels. The waitress greeted us with warm smiles and explained our questions about the menu. I ended up getting the beef goulash which was warm and absolutely delicious. My little brother tried the lamb and beef gyro and was supper surprised and excited at the high quality and the great taste of the meal. And the portion size of the gyro plate was so big that my brother had to take half of it to go. That's a pretty rare occasion. The cherry on top of this delicious experience is the fact that each dish only costs $7:50. I can't wait to try everything they have on the menu. read more

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