This is by far the best breakfast experience I have had in a long line of breakfast places. The service is friendly, knowledgeable, and exceedingly entertaining. The food is perfectly cooked and seasoned. The ambiance is more than I could believe. Kitschy, funny, and it makes you forget you're eating in a strip mall. Just spectacular. read more

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Amazing breakfast spot. Not what you'd expect from the location. Great food and service.

I had breakfast here, and had the crunchy french toast. It was alright, i'd try something different next time. Fun place.

Only_thing more amazing than the service was the food. Traditional Benedict was great, the special Benedict (carne asada) was perfect. Don't leave without trying the hangover hashbrowns! read more

Food was delicious! Had the veggie benny and wow it was so good. Service was awesome too. Such a cute place. I would absolutely come back.

Wowza! Southeast Boise's secret breakfast joint! For our February Father/Daughter monthly breakfast we ate at Egg Mann and Earl's place and, OMG, what have we been missing! Always thought this area of town was weak on breakfast options but no longer! We struck GOLD! Situated opposite Timberline HS, Egg Mann is a low key super delicious breakfast hangout behind in the Eastgate Shopping Center on Boise Avenue. We kicked it off with one of their out of this world "sugar scone's"! Try and just have one while waiting so you have room for the humongous breakfast coming your way. Absolutely a must!!! I followed that intro dish with the House Eggs Benedict with bacon and sausage tacking on some Hangover hashbrowns. WOWZA!!! WOWZA!!! Homemade delicious is all I can say to describe this dish. And those Hangover hashbrowns melt in your mouth. Frankly, I was stuffed for the whole day after that meal. Enough for 2 if you are into sharing with a loved one! My daughter ordered the Huevos Ranchos plate. Again, soooo much food. Good for sharing with 2 folks especially after doubling down on the scone! Great flavor and seasoning in this dish. Another excellent choice that will last you all day. Lastly, the gal, Chase (?), serving us was super nice and cheery. Definitely a great person to help you out with this breakfast experience! Don't be in a hurry as the restaurant is fairly small and it gets busy later in the morning. Overall, a solid 5 star breakfast spot for the community. See you folks again soon! Popsy read more

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Our first time here, we tried it out on a random recommendation. Wow, the staff is so nice, took the time to talk to us and let us know their favs. The best hollandaise sauce ever. This is a must visit when our family is in town! read more

Egg Mann and Earl - At our table when we were seated - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I've been a few times and I like the quirky decor. It's a friendly place and the food is good. The staff are pleasant and I enjoy the overall vibe read more

This place is amazing! From the moment we sat down we felt welcomed. Also, the space has a unique and cool vibe, which works with the decor. I'd go as far as saying it has this Elvis/Marilyn Monroe diner-but-not-diner style. I ordered a decaffeinated coffee and they had some and it tasted good. (That's not always the case with decaf.) After looking at their menu, I ordered a veggie omelette with the red seasoned potatoes, which is a must-have. The coolest part was the nice little complimentary surprise treat they gave us. Our waiter said it was their version of a scone. One of the best breakfast experiences I've had. read more

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If only I could give EggMann 10 stars. The interior is kitschy. There was a wait, and it was SO worth it. The staff were high energy it was contagious. They also did not rush us even though there were a lot of people waiting for tables. The complimentary scone was delicious. I had the Huevos Ranchero. Yum! read more

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Sometimes, when a restaurant has stellar reviews, the staff get snobby toward customers. Well, the staff at Egg Mann and Earl were wonderfully welcoming and totally into their roles as not just wait staff, but guides of the Egg Mann breakfast experience. Our waitress provided clear answers when we asked questions (like "Is the four-egg omelette pretty big?" received an "Oh, yes!" as a reply). That was also refreshing, because it helped us order appropriately. Another fun surprise was when she brought out the Egg Mann version of a scone--it is, apparently, kind of a complimentary breakfast bread. And it was amazing! It tasted like a high-quality funnel-cake bread, and I could have eaten two on my own because of how delicious it was. And, yes, the omelette are large. I couldn't quite finish, even though I wanted to. read more

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Great service, friendly people, fun & whacky vibe. We enjoyed our visit a lot. And the "sweet treat" was delightful. read more

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

This place is one of the best brunch spots in the Treasure Valley- and not just because of the food. The staff is amazing. Our waitress was easily one of the top ten to ever help us out of any of the thousands of places we've been. Food- upgraded tasty breakfast and I love the cheesy hash browns. The build your own combo is such a simple concept that I wish more places did it. The decor- well- very very eclectic- and that adds to the charm for sure. Just give it a shot and you won't regret it! read more

This place was great! The service and food were both excellent. The staff were super accommodating to dietary restrictions and made great recommendations. We would definitely come back! read more

I can totally see why this is a top rated pick. Normally I stay away from diners in strip malls. It's a totally ridiculous aversion as I like the comfort and feel of a place that's been around for 50 years. However, I'm glad I went against that in this case. From the moment I entered the vibe was great. It's obvious the owners and staff care about your experience and this restaurant. I was greeted and sat by Amber, who was also my server. She introduced herself, made some "get to know you" conversation and then got my drink order. She confirmed one of the specials before mentioning it and said that all of their food is locally sourced, and some of it is made in house (like the smoked meats and sausage). She then brought out what she called a 'scone' but had an elephant ear texture and taste. It was so good but almost ruined my appetite for my meal, lol. Almost! While all of the options sounded amazing, I went with the omelette. There were 3 potatoe choices, I went with the grilled potatoes. They did not disappoint, none of it did. I was lucky to get there when they opened, so there was no line, but I can imagine a wait is normal. Don't come if you're in a hurry. The experience is low pressure, comfortable and full of genuine hospitality. Like you were visiting friends for brunch. I'm glad I went, this place is amazing. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Boise. read more

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This restaurant has a standard coffee shop ambiance: farmhouse meets urban kitsch. The place has a good breakfast, though the wait is pretty oppressive, and they won't even put you on the waitlist if you are phoning in to get there. This would be considered an average brunch place in a city that is big on brunch places (e.g., Portland). Since Boise isn't one of those places, this place is a novelty. I have a feeling this restaurant hasn't quite settled into what will work yet, so I suggest that they focus on turns and what matters to customers that shows up on the bottom line. Otherwise, I predict the wait alone is going to lead people to abandon attempting to eat here. read more

From Boise originally but just moved back, and I am excited to explore food culture here. I love a good brunch but hadn't found a good one yet. Walking in, the ambiance was creative, colorful and spacious. The staff were all friendly, chipper and welcoming. The free scone was a pleasant surprise! The menu had an array of delicious options and included lots of vegetarian options for my mother. I had a sausage Benedict and my mom had the veggie option and they were both delicious. We plan on becoming regulars! read more

Ate here once before and service was fantastic. Went back two weeks ago and service was not so great. Not sure what happened as it wasn't that busy, but it took forever to get our food, and we had to ask about our scone which took a while to get. We noticed people seated after us were served, ate, and left before we got food. Honestly, I think our server forgot to put our order in. Will go back for the food, but hopefully we get a different server this time. read more

Omg!! Words can't describe how wonderful our breakfast was. First off... Ally is the most amazing waitress. She made us feel so welcome and gave incredible recommendations. I got the walrus which holy moly ..... try finishing that thing. What a crazy deal. That thing was so well seasoned I didn't even need hot sauce!! We also got the trippy hippy which was amazing and perfectly seasoned as well!! (Sorry we ate it to fast to take a picture) please try this place! read more

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

This was a recommendation and sure enough there was quite the wait for Mother's Day. We waited for an hour as we are out of towners. They had free mimosas for moms. A must visit for everyone when in the area. The food we ordered was good, servers were friendly and the place was clean. I particularly liked everyone's different personality's via sayings on their black shirts. read more

The staff greets you at the door and remembers your first name through out your dining experience, they write it on a placard so that helps. It is a very nice touch to the dining experience. The food was fantastic and they accommodated for my food allergies as well. Great brunch! read more

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

We rolled into town on a road trip, hungry and tired. From the minute we walked into Egg man and Earl we knew we had found our people. To say they had me at the Sloth head would be an injustice, because they also had me at the grumpy banana. Don't ask, just go, and enjoy some of the friendliest service and yummiest breakfast of your life. The menu is large and enticing, and just when we'd thought we decided, our server let us know they'd be happy to mix and match the perfect combo. A half order of huevos and a half order of pancakes? No problem! We had to take a knee and reconsider for another 5 minutes. We also got hike recommendations and other Boise must-see stops. All in all a great place! read more

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

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Really good breakfast! Enjoyed the omelette. Excellent service, really good food, worth your time to find it

What an amazing place! Great food and the service is even better. Defiantly recommended 100%.

Great food!!! Quality ingredients and fun, excellent service! Really a fun place to eat and the coffee is terrific! read more

This has become our go to breakfast location. It's so quaint, and cute inside. The girls that work there or own it are amazing. They are so friendly and cheerful. Everything is made on premise from homemade sausage, waffles, biscuits, scones (ok I'm Irish and know these aren't scones but just enjoy what they are calling scones-tjese beignets will surprise you) I'm GF so half their menu doesn't apply to me but sure makes my hubby happy. They make the best hash browns. Try their hangover hashbrowns-so good. I usually just get bacon and eggs. But the hubby has been working his way thru their French toast lately. Come try it out and won't be disappointed. read more

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Eggcellent. Everything about this place was legit. Food, coffee, service and scones. Not dirt cheap but well worth the price.

Love this place. Came here for a birthday breakfast and it was amazing. Was on a Sunday morning when our party of 8 (only seats up to 8 people!) arrived around 10. The owner is so genuine and personal and took our name down for a wait. There's coffee and seating in the waiting area however we headed across the parking lot to grab some Starbucks which was very convenient. About a hourish wait. We were texted when our table was ready and headed on over! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. They make everything in house so she told us it may take awhile to get food. However they give out the complimentary scone and even a birthday one too with a little chant and candle. I ordered the Breakfast Quesadilla which was HUGE! Lots of leftovers. Tried a bite of the sourdough pancakes, not for me- a unique taste but to each their own! So fun to just look around at all the quirky decor. The bathroom was clean and full of silly decorations as well. It was a great experience. Came back 2 weeks later for breakfast but was in a rush and wait was about a hour. Too hungry to wait that long but will be back again soon! Owner once again was very kind and said she's looking forward to seeing us come back! This place rocks. read more

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

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This is an awesome place for breakfast. Our server was smoking hot, funny, and joy to be around. Food was awesome well cooked to perfection. Great presentation and big portions. The decor is strange but who cares when you get great food and service. read more

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Service was amazing and staff were upfront about the long wait. We left with full stomachs and had no regrets about the wait and would highly recommend the Benedicts and scones! read more

Welllllll, came on Yelp to find a well rated breakfast spot and .... We found it so we went to it. The place is super easy to find. The service is incredible. They treat you like the queen you are hahahah. The business is great and the ambiance is friendly. So much to look at. The portions are shareable and I felt so wasteful leaving so much food behind and I couldn't take it with me!!! I will be back and get my fix a day before the flight. So I don't have to toss food!!! Highly recommend. We will be back!! Over and over and over. read more

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What a treat! The vibe is fun and inviting. Alexa was our waitress and was so friendly and helpful. The welcome treat was to die for. We tried the colossal quesadilla and the trippy hippy, plus a traditional pancake breakfast. All was amazing! We are already talking about what we want to try next time we come. read more

The rating reflects: 1. the long wait (over an hour) 2. the disgusting decor (they could either water the ficus or at least clean up the dead leaves that are all over the floor) 3. Stop bragging about how much we are going to love their food and service (the food was average, the prices were high, but I will give the waitress credit for having a very pleasant demeaner. 4. The hostess is obnoxious, and insisted on having all the names of everyone in my party. I understood later, they write all the names on a little chalkboard that is put on your table. Ok, I get it, personalizing the experience. But it felt invasive and annoying, as she insisted on even knowing how everyone's name was spelled. We had the chicken fried steak (a special that day) It was huge, but I prefer a steak that you can bite into. This one was flattened out so much you could hardly tell there was any meat inside the breading. It was nicely cooked, however, golden brown. I was promised hot crispy hash browns. They were crispy, but certainly not hot. I will give credit that the oil they are using has no unpleasant taste, not stale like a lot of places. When we arrived, a worker was smoking outside the kitchen entrance, when we left an hour and 1/2 later, the same worker (plus another worker) was out there smoking again. It seems they could move diners in and out more quickly if the staff was actually working through the rush hour. 2 meals cost us $50.00. yikes read more

An absolutely amazing experience. Everything you'd want in a breakfast spot. Food was fresh, service was phenomenal, and it was such a cute spot. Jessica was SO personable and made the experience that much better. read more

Was our first time at Egg Man's after my daughter was waiting at the SeaTac airport, and a man waiting for his flight suggested it. It's a very fun spot. We went on a Sunday morning and the wait was about 20-30 min. I hear that IRS typical people wait much longer. I love how they have a pot of coffee for you to enjoy while you're waiting. The service was very great. My daughter ordered a Hangover Hash with veggie add-ins, and got one with meat, but they were very apologetic, and made the correction right away. We all loved the complimentary fry bread they bring out while waiting. There's plenty to look at and wonder about while waiting also. read more

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

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Cannot wait to come back. The food and service was incredible. We especially loved all the decorations throughout the restaurant. read more

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

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Boise. We've been coming here since they opened and there's nothing else like it. Wednesday's are a favorite bc of waffle Wednesday and the $2 deliciously fluffy and flavorful waffles! Right now, time from ordering to eating is a little longer than usual, but that's to be expected when they're short on staff (PS - I know they're looking to hire for pretty much everything - wait staff, chef, etc). BUT the staff is always super kind, incredibly attentive and awesome in general. The Netflix and chill burrito is my husbands favorite and my kids think the unicorn French toast is like the coolest and most yummy breakfast they've ever had. Highly recommend coming and eating here whenever you get the chance! Seating is limited due to social distancing, but we do a lot of order ahead for takeout and eat at home. read more

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

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Best service of any breakfast restaurant I've ever experienced. We were greeted by the owner who told us she'd text us once our table was ready. When we arrived at our table it was all set up with water and a welcome placard. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the sourdough pancakes and was given a sample pancake to be sure I would enjoy my order. Soon after ordering, a free and delicious scone was placed in front of us to hold us over until our food arrived. Real maple syrup was available upon request and the in-house cured bacon was delicious, making for a great breakfast for my wife and I. If you haven't tried them yet, I highly suggest you do. read more

this place is run by undercover angels, The food is "sit back in your chair mid-bite and re-evaluate your entire existence" level of good. I'll be back until they start charging me property tax. Love Cassie and Jackie could make a rock smile. Best place ever. read more

We were welcomed and given coffee while we waited for a table. The hostess took down the names of all in the party. When we were seated there was a welcome sign on our table with our names. They then brought out a fantastic buttery Idaho scone (complimentary). The server Amber called us by name the whole time. They have in house smoked salmon and smoked meats which are amazing. I got the smoked salmon bene, and my husband got a bene on hangover hashbrowns since he's gluten intolerant. We will definitely be back! read more

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