Café Zupas

Food was excellent, service prompt, and ambience nice. The menu over the counter is very…read moreimpressive.

4.3*'s 9/3/26…read more Fresh and filling. I ordered a Reuben and three cheese broccoli soup with a mango smoothie/tapioca bubbles. Ruben was great, right amount of meat and kraut/sauce. Soup was pretty good, want to try and find the best one so will keep trying more. The young lady behind the counter recommended the mango smoothie with tapioca and she was right! So good! Great experience, we'll be back to try their huge options of sandwiches and food!

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Pina colada smoothie with boba

Matlack's Boise

4.6(103 reviews)

3.8 mi

On a road trip with my son from AZ to WA and we stopped at Boise on the 2nd night. We had a…read moreshorter drive to Lewiston the 3rd day so we decided to check out downtown Boise and have lunch before we left. Using Yelp, we found Matlack's Public House Beergarten and liked the look of their sandwiches. We arrived 15min before they opened and wandered around a bit before heading back. The hostess/waitress took us in and thanked us for coming back (she must have watched us try to get in earlier). We got to pick our table in the dining area. The interior is smaller but very clean and classy. The only thing I didn't like were the chairs as they were benches and stools with no back support. I ordered the Santa Maria Tri-tip sandwich and an iced tea. My son also got the same sandwich. Their sandwiches all come with Fritos unless you're looking to spend more for a salad, mac & cheese or chili. This was the best sandwich I've had in years! The baguette had a little crunch on the outside but soft on the inside. The tri-tip was hickory and apple smoked and was tender and delicious. The chimichurri was a perfect accompaniment, as were the roasted poblano peppers. I also enjoyed the Fritos as the side. We also received top-notch service from the waitress. You could tell this place puts a lot of love and effort into their food and service. Thanks Matlack's for a great meal before our next leg of our journey!

We were staying across the street and decided to check this place out - checked out their menu…read moreonline and saw Mac n Cheese and I LOVE a good mac & cheese so went in hoping that they didn't have egg in their macaroni. Good news, THEY DIDN'T! Pub-type atmosphere, lots of beer on tap. I can't remember which I ordered, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered the Mac n Cheese without the breadcrumbs and the hubs ordered it and added bacon. It was creamy and yummy. I ended out taking some of my back to the room. It reheated well, so made for an excellent midnight(ish) snack! The place wasn't too busy when we were there, the bartender was also our waiter. He was polite and helpful. The table/chairs were clean and people looked like locals (which is always comforting when you randomly pick a spot). There's indoor and outdoor seating. I didn't see a lot of parking. I hear it's a busy place on Friday and Saturday evenings. We were pleased with our restaurant choice that afternoon. Thank you for reading my review!

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Tri-Tip Sando

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Local Brew

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe

4.7(138 reviews)

1.0 mi

First time eating at this place it was awesome. Food is great pastries are even better super…read morefriendly. Awesome service environment was great. Definitely come back to this place.

Cute cafe with lovely, personable owners. Just by the looks you can tell why this place received a…read moreJames Beard award. All the pastries, cookies and breads looked perfect. The plating is also very well thought out and was on theme without being overly done. A touch of culture, jazz and class. Except for Guy Fieri being on the wall. Haha. As for the taste of everything. The baklava was a bit too sweet for me compared to others that I've had. The blackberry lemon tart was perfectly balanced and just the right size to satisfy my sweet tooth. My favorite part of the experience was my spiced tea latte. Perfectly balanced with spices and milk. Would probably be my addiction if I lived in Boise. The many awards and praises are displayed on the wall and all the goodies back up the reason why this place has had so much attention. Definitely worth checking out!

Turkish coffee and Black Sesame Latte

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Baklava: one walnut and one pistachio

Lemon Tree

4.5(303 reviews)

4.0 mi

The Peruvian was to die for.. I was skeptical.. fritos on a sandwich? But my goodness.. the…read moresandwich was delicious! The side beet salad was delicious & the raspberry limeaid in the little clear pop can was delicious as well ( & cute presentation). I am definitely getting this one again.

I'm never disappointed when I go to the lemon tree! Ordered online and got our sandwiches…read morerelatively quick(they were busy). Today we got the sausage and pear sandwich which is a little on the sweeter side, and the Peruvian, which is more on the savory side. Both sandwiches were delicious! We opted for the half sandwich and we picked the lemon tree salad as our side. The lemon vinaigrette is so good! If you're downtown on a lunch date this is the perfect spot!

Lemon Tree Co open kitchen. Where the magic happens!

Sausage and pear salad without sausage

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Boise Pie Co

4.2(114 reviews)

2.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

First time here. We decided to stop for dessert. And Boise Pie Company definitely delivered!! The…read moreonly drawback was deciding what to order. So many choices were making our mouths water. I decided on the blueberry crumble and she got the Boise berry crunch. The blueberry crumble was absolutely phenomenal. The Boise berry crunch was tart and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Review based on non-baked goods and service. Pies may be a different story…read more Cashier/clerk was cold and had no people skills. Greeted her and she didn't respond. Just looked at me coldly. Odd. After paying, didn't tell me to wait, sit, or if they'd bring it to me. Severely lacking basic service skills. Ordered the funky chicken sandwich and a bottle of soda. $12.99 for two pieces of bread with a little filling, and a slice of cheese (see pic). Sandwich assembler eventually brought my sandwich out to me. Will not be returning to this place. Wayyyy better off going to any of the many sandwich chains.

Bourbon Peach Crumble Pie

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Cheesecake with fresh berry compote

High Note

4.3(224 reviews)

4.2 mi

High Note features all-vegan, all housemade food, which is just my thing, so I'm really glad I…read morediscovered it during my short stay in Boise. I came here for a late lunch around 2 pm after arriving in Boise. They weren't crowded at this point but business wasn't dead either. My waitress was very friendly. Inside has a lived-in, intimate feel, but it was pretty dark, so much that I wasn't sure they were actually open as I was opening the door. I had the French dip sandwich with a side of tomato basil soup. The sandwich was delicious and tasted homemade in the best way. The "meat" of the sandwich was seitan. I don't THINK it was a perfect meat replica (but I've never had a real French dip), but it was very flavourful. I loved the flavour and the thick cut of their bread, but it didn't have much structure and fell apart easily as I was eating which made the sandwich very messy. The tomato basil soup was a little different. It was slightly creamy but brothy and a little chunky - not a smooth puree. Again, it tasted great and was nice and light, which was a good contrast to the very rich sandwich. It was a little slow, especially considering they weren't that busy. I didn't really mind since I wasn't on a schedule, but this is something to be aware of - don't come here for a quick meal. Not cheap, but worth it for the quality.

I like to visit an all vegan restaurant whenever I am traveling. I saw that the High Note was only…read more.8 mile from where I was staying. My vegetarian friend offered to accompany me. The restaurant was cute, and I was excited to try it. I ordered the grilled cheese and mushroom sandwich with tomato basil soup. I liked the bread of the sandwich, it was pretty hearty. The cheese wasn't very melty. My friend got a French dip sandwich, she only ate half and brought the rest back to our Airbnb. The next day when we were departing, she offered it to me for my drive home. The service was ok, it wasn't the friendliest. Prices were a little steep. If I lived nearby, I would come back and give another try.

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The masher, add pickled jalapenos

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Front door. It's right next to a pizza place with red/white umbrellas, so don't miss it.

The Wylder

4.6(763 reviews)

4.1 mi

This is one of our favorite places to grab a pizza and salad and some wine. The pizza is unique…read moreand the salad is fresh and delicious. We love the Pessimist wine with our pizza. Service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is bright and airy with windows all around.

The Wylder is one of Boise's best restaurants. In my opinion, I prefer the bronco add fresh basil…read moreover the honey badger. The honey badger is fine. It's just not as good as the bronco in my opinion. I could eat that mushroom toast every single day it's that good. And as you can see the butterscotch budino, although it looks so simple, it taste incredible. Every time I go here, I leave happy. They don't take reservations so if it's busy, there will be a wait often. If you're open to sitting outside, you will get seated fast faster. This restaurant is right up there with Percy for me!

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Mushroom toast

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Delightful root beer!

Pho Le

4.1(257 reviews)

4.9 mi

5 stars as always! i love this place, its super quiet which…read morei personally enjoy. the restaurant is beautiful, wonderful ambient lighting, and the booths are so cushion-y which is fantastic. ive been coming here for about 2 years now, and the food is consistent everytime i go. the waitress (which is normally who i see) is very sweet, checking in making sure we have everything we need when needed. their pho is delicious!! the portions are HUGE so keep that in mind, they have sriracha & hoisin sauce on deck if that's your thing. every pho comes with a plate of cilantro, lime, jalapeños, cabbage, bean sprouts & thai basil! if you're in the boise area, check it out!

Pho Le in Boise is a solid spot if you're craving Vietnamese food. The pho had a flavorful broth…read moreand the portion size was generous. You can choose the size . The noodles were cooked well and the fresh herbs on the side made the bowl even better. The ingredients tasted fresh and everything came out hot and satisfying. The broth is not as good as I have had before. The restaurant has a casual and comfortable atmosphere, very clean that making it a good place for a quick meal. Service was nice and quick Overall a very good experience. I'd definitely come back again when I'm in the mood for a nice bowl of pho. That close to downtown Boise

Beef Pho Small with spicy broth.

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Ramen House

4.5(223 reviews)

4.0 mi

It's been a while since I have been to the Ramen House. I was on a fluid restriction when I was on…read moredialysis so not being able to drink all my soup was such a buzz kill for me. But now that I got my new kidney, I can have all the broth I want. We came in for my daughter's birthday. She loves this place! My sister's family also joined us which made us a party of 8. We were sat at a big table and got our orders handled by the sweetest server. I ordered my usual shrimp ramen. I did make a couple substitutions which threw them off but they handled like a boss. Instead of a big bowl of noodles, I got them on the side with two orders of bok choy Instead. And it was perfect. Lunch was great today! Service was nice. Food a fantastic. It was what we all needed. Especially me, I enjoyed my food so much today!

My boyfriend and I decided to come here for dinner and overall everything we ordered super yummy…read moreand fresh. I personally loved the Teriyaki Udon dish, and my boyfriend really enjoyed the General Tso Chicken. My only wish would be to have some chili oil and soy sauce at each table. I think my ramen would have been a 5/5 if it had some chili oil on top. The service wasn't bad but not the best either, however it did seem to get busy once we were seated. Everything inside seemed very clean and organized as well. I will definitely be coming back!!

I appreciate how they organize everything for to go orders in a box

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Thai tea was so good!

San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery - Boise

4.1(116 reviews)

0.1 mi

Another great find if you like a quality sandwich on sourdough bread. Simple yet sophisticated…read morewhen you want more than slum-way or Ghetto Mikes. Quick service as well, so don't panic if there's a bit of a line. They turn out the food efficiently. We'll be back and recommend you try them too. Cheers!

The bread is heavenly, all ingredients are so fresh and it's totally affordable…read more I highly recommend this place, the service was also great. I'm probably going back tomorrow

Open faced meatball!

Soup and salad combo

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Turkey and ham with a bowl of clam chowder

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Michele D.

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3 years ago

WOW! What an outstanding job this locations staff did in accommodating a large carry-out order. The food was timely and accurate! The staff was on top of everything! The food was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend this place for any large catering order! We are truly appreciative of this location's staff and management! read more

Maria B.

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8

3 years ago

Amazing fast friendly service! The dining room is spacious and they offer catering, delivery, and have an app where you earn point for free food now! read more

Caroline H.

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2

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4 years ago

So fresh and delicious! The soups are amazing and the salads and sandwiches are also so good. We like to go here often, I recommend the bisques! read more

S M.

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2

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3 years ago

Love this place. I enjoy the fresh foods. Great deals for good quality products. Service is very friendly

Maria B.

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2

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2 years ago

Dontese is amazing! They cater, have curbside, lots of options for vegetarians. Quick service too.

renee g.

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2 years ago

I love this place. What excellent, friendly customer service and amazing food! Must try!

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