What a treat, our server was Allie and she was on it. Great job. Her recommendations were on point and our drinks were never empty. In our group we all tried something different, from simple ham and eggs to the eggs Benedict, then also country style eggs Benedict. We also tried their fried scone and the sourdough pancake with their real maple syrup. The location is in a strip mall but don't let that fool you. I don't believe they missed a beat. Thanks Allie, enjoy your trip. read more

Wow, thank you, Yelp. Visiting Boise for the 1st time, we dropped in here and were treated to maybe the best breakfast ever, with the staff treating us like long lost relatives. Yum! read more

This place is so fun and exciting on the inside with all the funky decor. We loved it! The staff were all incredibly friendly and the food was fantastic. The hangover hashbrowns are where it's at! The bacon is also smoked and cured in house. Wow. Everything we ordered was so good! Can't wait to come back to this place again on our next visit. read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Amazing portions. Eclectic atmosphere. I had the "Walrus", let's just say it's an adventure to your taste buds. Each bite is has a singing song of its own. The blends of cheese, bacon, sausage, gravy and egg make harmony on your palate. Additionally, yes there must be an orange tree on the premises, because that orange juice was the real deal. read more

Excellent service. Coffee was top notch and so was the food. A bit on the pricey side.

Eggmann and Earl Located in a strip mall in South East Boise, Eggmann and Earl is known for their breakfasts. On 1/12/22, I visited for the first time. One of the reasons it's taken me so long to get here is that I've heard about how busy it gets on the weekends. There are a number of chairs in front of the restaurant for those who have to wait. I visited on a Wednesday at approximately 12:30 PM. There were very few people in the restaurant. I was seated immediately and received prompt service. I ordered one of their two most popular options, Eggs Benedict ($14.75) with a side of Earl's Seasoned Red Potatoes ($4.25). The version of Eggs Benedict I ordered was the classic version, with the exception of the addition of wilted spinach. It was a toasted English muffin, split in two, topped with wilted spinach, ham, medium poached eggs and house made Hollandaise sauce. You can pay extra to get it with a sausage patty or salmon, instead of ham. First up was the "complementary" scone. I would argue that while the scone is complementary in the sense that if you're new to this restaurant and/or haven't read the reviews, you don't know it's coming, given the high prices, you have in essence paid for your scone. This isn't a true scone. It's merely what passes for one in Utah and some parts of Idaho. It is a yeast bread dough that has been deep-fried. The scone was good, but not great. Years ago, I worked at a restaurant that is famous for their homemade "scones," so I'm a bit picky. The edges of my scone were pointed instead of round and fluffy. If I had to guess, perhaps the dough wasn't given enough time to rise. It was also served prior to properly draining it, which ended up leaving oil on the bottom of the plate. There was also some oil on the bottom from my plate, which smeared on the table when I moved it. While my English muffin could've been toasted a bit longer, and I didn't think that wilted spinach added anything to it, my Eggs Benedict was good. There was a generous portion of ham, the eggs were nicely poached, and the hollandaise sauce had good flavor. The potatoes were overly seasoned and too salty, to the point of being inedible. I say that as someone who really likes salt and often asks for it, if it's not already on the table. I've had seasoned potatoes at many restaurants over the years, but I've never had any served to me that I couldn't eat. When my server asked me for feedback and I mentioned the potatoes to her, she simply said she would share it with the cook and advised me to order the Hangover Hashbrowns next time. That's all. There was no offer to redo the potatoes or offer me another kind instead. Also, the way she responded left me with the sinking sense that she had no intention of sharing my feedback. Despite this, and against my better judgment, I still left a 20% tip. I don't normally comment on price, but in this case, I would be remiss not to. Eggmann and Earl's pricing on their Eggs Benedict is noticeably higher than other local restaurants. For comparison's sake, my favorite Eggs Benedict is at Goldy's in downtown Boise. Goldy's has been written up in Bon Appétit magazine as one of the best breakfast restaurants in America. Like Eggmann and Earl, their Eggs Benedict comes à la cart. It cost $8.95, which is almost $6 less. Their seasoned red potatoes are just $.25 more. The other restaurant whose Eggs Benedict I've been wanting to try are Richard's Restaurant and Bar in Boise. Richard's Eggs Benedict, which comes on top of a house made English muffin and includes seasoned red potatoes, costs $15. The second most popular dish on the menu is Huevos Rancheros, which is hard to find in this area. At some point, I plan to return and order it. If you want to avoid a wait, I recommend visiting this restaurant during the week, preferably around lunchtime. Location: 650 E. Boise Ave. Hours: Open daily from 8 AM to 2 PM -- at Egg Mann and Earl. read more

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This place is awesome! Highly recommend! The Irish coffee was delicious! The ambiance was entertaining! read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Walrus!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This is the first and maybe the only restaurant I will eat at inside the dining room. They were were at half capacity and we saw them wipe down the tables, booths, and menus before the allowed the next party in the door. Granted we were maybe the third customer of the morning and that made me feel better as well. The food was DELICIOUS! The bacon was some of the best ! cheesy hash browns are a must ! The biscuits are HUGE - my boyfriend couldn't finish the one; they are buttery and flaky The staff was so welcoming and pleasant - service was fast but NO skimping on quality! Best breakfast in Boise! read more

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Great spot. All from scratch food. Super friendly staff. I had the Eggs Benedict. Homemade sausage patties, homemade hollandaise, fresh spinach and cheesy hangover hash browns on the side. I would rank this as a must try in Boise. read more

Wish I lived in Boise to eat here again. One of my top five breakfast places I've ever been.

If you don't wake up and get your ass in here for a mega dose of joy filled loving hospitality and quickly and expertly prepared food that is made to your order and served up by a genuinely fun loving smiling team then ... then .. dang dude what's wrong with you? This is the most bodacious front of the house and production crew ever witnessed over 50-yrs of travel and eating out. Hey!!! Rest of the country .. wake up and smell the Egg Mann!! Be the Egg Mann!! read more

Meh. Servings were very small for the price. Food was decent. Won't be returning. Wanted to love it.

This little strip mall restaurant is a really good find. If just driving by, you will easily dismiss it as a low budget dive. But give it a try. A really good breakfast place at a decent price point. You walk in and you find there is a lot more than you would expect. Lots of tables, really good servers, really really good breakfast. Don't overlook or pre-judge this place on appearance. Give it a try, I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

We love Egg Mann and Earl and have breakfast here often! The wait staff are very friendly and always remember our names. I've tried almost everything on the menu and haven't had a bad thing yet! We love this place! They even have my sons golf mug there! read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great food, whoa! Went with my hubby and 18 month old daughter. Fun and cozy inside, all the staff is super nice. Compliment scone are DELICIOUS.. I got eggs Benedict with ham, husband got meat lovers omelette, and baby unicorn French toast with sausage links.(she only ate the whip cream off the off the French toast (lol) loved the sausage and scone though. Only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars is although our waitress was awesome and super nice. She forgot my hot chocolate so had to ask her again for it later. Then when breakfast came she forgot our toddlers sausage links and also forgot my hash browns. Other than that, the place was great! read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Super cute breakfast place. On one side of the menu they have a bunch of options that you get to pick your own components of what you want in a breakfast and piece it together. And then they have some other options. The yummy fritter that they bring out was super good, and great to dip in coffee. Nice welcoming place with fun things on the walls. read more

If your business makes a point to have a voicemail stating "if you are hearing this message we are on the other line but we are open" it's worth updating that for the random day you decide to close. read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The food was good, the interior decor was fun, & the service was great. The free homemade scone was delish, I wanted to order more of those rather than a plate! lol read more

A quirky little joint known for breakfast and house smoked bacon. We tried to get in earlier in the year but they do typically have a wait. BUT, it's worth the wait! Everything was absolutely delicious, a sweet surprise to start the meal included. Service was friendly and quick. We will be back as much as possible! Well done! read more

Best breakfast place we have eaten at in years! The wait? 45 minutes. The service? Stellar! The food? Everything fresh, handmade, from scones to egg muffins to hollandaise sauce. The sign in the front says it all: If you are in a hurry, come back when you are not. Your food will take time to prepare, but plan to have your mind blown. Always a good sign when waiting for a table. Thank you Egg Mann for literally blowing our minds with your excellent food and super fantastic waitress! I will bring everybody! read more

Food is great... Service .. attentive and friendly Ambience: honestly, I would go more often, but the amount of clutter and the dust that collects on the clutter gives me the heebie-jeebies knowing that most restaurants should be clean and crisp and smell good, honestly, it smells like a secondhand store and dirty carpet when you arrive, which makes me sad, cause I'd much rather smell all the good food that they produce. If the front of the house is that cluttered and dusty, I'm concerned about what the back of the house looks like. Who dusts all that stuff? yikes it's tooo much read more

Delicious. Such a cute, eclectic place. The decorations were a fun talking point all through brunch The colossal quesadilla was amazing. My friends had the veggie Benedict and the hangover hash, both of which were a big hit. The complimentary fried scone was a bit of crunch deep-fried heaven. read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Colossal quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

If the amount of sugar doesn't kill you the hidden fees will. Service was great, food was whatever. read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Stopped by Egg Mann and Earl and was so glad I did! The staff was very friendly I was able to be seated instantly. Me and my boyfriend shared the Walrus and loved it so much we came back a few days later and took down the hangover hash browns with 2 added eggs. I ordered the bottle mimosa for 12$ the first day and when I came back they had bottomless Thursday for 8$. I love mimosas! The scone was especially delicious as a complimentary starter. I've had some in New Orleans and these are definitely the best ones I've had by far. The bacon and sausage are house made which had allot of homestyle flavor. The diner sold local Idahoans artwork which topped off the vibe. I already recommended to friends. Thank you Eggman and Earls awesome staff and delicious food! read more

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This place is absolutely insane. The food is spectacular and I can not recommend this place enough. First off the house made scone is a great start or a great breakfast dessert. Secondly the service here is great. We were served by Jessica and she did a fabulous job at recommending things and was very attentive. Also this is the first place in Idaho that I found Tapatío. For those traveling from out of town and are unsure of local spots, have no fear, Egg Mann and Earls will make you feel right at home. read more

Egg Mann and Earl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Found this place on a whim while traveling about 5 years ago, and it's still the best breakfast food I've ever had. If you're in the area, this place is a must-visit! read more

We enjoyed the food very much and the service was outstanding. However, the long wait time isn't for us. The owner mentioned they are currently working on signing up for a service that allows being able to "join a waitlist" before arriving. We will be looking out for that for our next visit. read more

Egg Mann and Earl hit the spot. They started the meal with a complimentary scone that was delicious! For sure a bonus to the meal. I got the "Keep calm and scramble" while my co-worker got the "Walrus". Both looked excellent and the scramble (with the cheesy hangover hash browns) was a real winner and I'd enjoy it again. The service was timely and helpful and the decor was quirky and fun! Check this place out. read more

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We visited with my family last weekend for the first time on Sunday. The wait was rather long but they do have a sign when you walk in that if you're in a rush you should come back another time. The food was very good, supposedly everything is made in house. I had the grilled potatoes (loved the spices) and eggs, others had pancakes (nice and fluffy), eggs, hash browns, etc. Service was good. Soda water on tap. My child enjoyed the unicorn French toast with sprinkles. Fun and tasty experience! read more

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Fabulous staff, excellent food. Everything I have there exceeded my expectations. The scones should not be missed.

Great food! Fabulous service! Definitely worth the wait for a seat and breakfast. It's always fresh and comes out perfect.

Wonderful way to start a morning off, walked in with a coffe from SBUX and afterwards hit the D&B store for dog treats! Perfect.

I love their eggs Benedict and their pancakes. Everybody I've taken there loves the breakfast.

This place is the best breakfast place in the Boise metro area! Love it all- huge serving sizes, fun atmosphere, great mimosas, affordable, and they make you feel like family! I highly recommend! read more

My wife frequently visits the business next door and has told me a few times about "this breakfast place that is constantly packed with people occasionally waiting outside for a table on Saturdays." We were fortunate to catch a slow Tuesday morning for our first visit to this eclectic eatery, and I am so excited that we came in. We were immediately treated with smiles and squirrel butts before we took an open seat at a table by the window. Their breakfast menu is filled with comfort food classics, with a twist added to each item. The waitress (who was hospitable in every way, including refilling my coffee into a to-go cup when we left) let me know that they recently started smoking their ham and salmon in-house, and made recommendations for some of their staples. My wife went with a Benedict, and I went for their take on a Monte Cristo with a side of hangover hash. While we waited for breakfast, we were offered a complimentary scone. This was a great surprise, and having been a long time Merritt's loyalist, was thrilled to find that this pillow of heaven tasted even better and is located a few miles closer to home. I was a little disappointed to see that their country Benedict didn't have a traditional hollandaise sauce, my wife said it was a great mix of biscuits & gravy with the feeling of an eggs Benedict. My full Monty was stuffed with perfectly smoked ham that was as far away from dried out as smoked ham could be, and the flavor was so much more than what I could have expected from a small strip mall restaurant. All in all, this was an experience that warrants a second one. The atmosphere is great, the delicious food is served in a filling portion, and the staff is friendly. What more could you want? read more

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This is $15.90 breakfast burrito. Nothing fancy 3 ingredients and small. What a joke, no complimentary scone. This is it. $15.90 in Boise. Disappointed is an understatement! read more

Egg Mann and Earl - A $15.90 breakfast burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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It was amazing . Great biscuits & gravy.. it's a must try . They even have real sour dough pancakes . Bit much for my taste But good .

AWESOME service and DELICIOUS food. Hubby and I visited Boise, ID for Valentine's Day weekend. There was a HUGE snowstorm going on, nevertheless Egg Mann and Earl was open and welcoming. Loved the eclectic decorations. The hangover hash browns were soooo yummy! We also loved the complementary warm scone (we call this a funnel cake in the Midwest). The host was such a friendly guy, and got us in quickly---only waited for about 10 minutes. Our waitress was also so nice, accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend. If we ever find our way back to Boise--we will be back. read more

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Eggman and Earle is by far the best breakfast restaurant my husband and I have ate at in Boise. Its decor is quirky and fun to look at. The food was so amazing- the House Benedict, so delicious (chefs kiss) and the hangover hash, also top notch (chefs kiss). To top it off, a free scone with powder sugar, so freakin The whole staff was kind and made you feel welcome, our waitress Amber was super sweet! You're missing out if haven't been! Totally recommend and will be returning again. read more

Most fun and best overall breakfast experience in Boise. Come hungry and leave full and satisfied. Focus on quality service and a quality atmosphere. read more