We were referred to this place by a family member that grew up in that town. We had to get a venue fast because it was an unexpected tragedy in our family. We went in to talk to the owner Jonothan, which sympathized with our situation and was nice. He told me that his wife takes care of catering part and gave me her number. After a phone call with her, calling to three times to confirm we showed up after the funeral and the two servers had no idea that we had these reservations and I had 25 people looking at me like what the heck. To give credit to those two servers they quickly put some tables together and got it done. The food was horrendous, most likely how fast the cooks had to prepare and get it done. My sister got a salad that looked like they threw some pulled pork or meat on top a head of lettuce. I never even got a phone call from Jonothon or Corinne to apologize or NOTHING. It was quite distressing as you can imagine after a quite already stressing funeral. SHAME ON YOU BOTH!!!!!!! Dined on 4/25/24 read more

Do not try to order soup to go. They will not sell it to you apparently you have to eat in. The service here is horrible and they are not helpful and rude. They laughed at me when I wanted to order soup so rude. I have ordered soup here for years but not anymore. Do not eat here!!!! read more

We were excited to try this restaurant based on the reviews.....esp the pie. We went for an early dinner (5pm) on a Friday evening. I would say our dinner were quite good. I had the slow roasted pot roast (which is quite literally a huge pile of tender beef with one side....I had mashed potatoes which were ok). My husband had a burger which was standard. The rolls with the peach sauce were OUTSTANDING. The peach sauce is like crack. Unfortunately there was a bad season last year so they did not have any extra jars for sale. I was sooooo sad. But, our entire experience was ruined by the lack of pie. Pie is what they are famous for. Pie is why they were featured on Food Network (as well as other sources). All their pies are listed on a separate menu placed on each table. So, when at 5pm on a Friday evening we were told they only had a few pieces of pecan pie left we were SHOCKED. No apple, banana cream, coconut cream????? And specifically NO award winning Idleberry pie???!!! Seriously. And no idea when they would be baking more pie???!!! How can a restaurant famous for their pie be entering the weekend with no pie and no plans to bake more? read more

New management, but the same menu and food. The best part of the experience is the hot rolls with bottled jam. Food is good and the prices are reasonable. Nothing to drive from out of town for. read more

The service was great, but the food was probably the worst I ever paid for. My daughter ordered off the children's menu, she received a slider (cheeseburger) and fruit - a warm plastic fruit cup. I ordered a ribeye with vegetables. The ribeye was the toughest Ive ever had, the steak knife could barely cut the meat and took forever to chew through. The vegetables- very bland canned corn. Wasn't impressed. read more

This is the best restaurant ever! We are from Georgia and passing through and what an experience! Everyone was so nice , the food was amazing , so delicious , and large portions for great prices! Mckynlee was the sweetest waitress ever! The history of this place and the nostalgia is worth stopping in for! Meatloaf and pot roast are worth ordering!!! read more

Have to give them one star for the signs on the window saying open Monday thru Thursday from 11 am to 7:30 pm. It's 11:30 am and a big closed sign on the window. Make sure you know how to parallel park, that's all they have in the front. It was pretty easy to find. Maybe they will be open next time I am in Brigham City. Off to Bert's. read more

Idle Isle Cafe - American Near Me - Brigham City, Utah

Amazing food, fast service, very friendly staff. Will now become our go to diner when in town!!

This is the second oldest restaurant in Utah. Brigham city was having a peach festival and by chance, we decided to stop at the Idle Isle Cafe. We tried the cod and fries which were done perfectly. Then we topped it off with a fresh peach milk shake. So good. The decor reminds me of places we went to back in the 40's and 50's. Home made rolls, piping hot out of the oven, with homemade peach jam were served when we ordered our food. Very friendly wait staff. I would gladly return when we are in the area. The Idle Isle Cafe has a wonderful friendly vibe. And I found it on Yelp. read more

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No reviews yet??? Wow! What a treasure in downtown Brigham City! Obviously it has been around for years, judging by the quaint interior. The French Onion Soup and the Loaded Potato Soup were so good!!! The flavors of both were right on the mark! The meatloaf was exceptional and the hot roast beef was just as good as if your grandmother made it! When they ask if you want rolls, say "yes"! They are large, hot and fresh and - they make an apricot jam that is undeniably delicious! If we lived in town , we would definitely be regular patrons! Yum! read more

The service is great. Very friendly and attentive. The manager walks the restaurant and makes sure everything is going well. The wings however are over sauces. I ordered the wings with sauce on and it was so much sauce that it was not edible. I ordered a second serving of the wings with the sauce on the side and that was slightly better. The wings themselves were so dry and over fried that you couldn't taste the chicken. The peach lemonade is FANTASTIC I would stop here again for the peach lemonade and the tomato basil soup. The elderberry pie is not good either. read more

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We loved the classic feel in Idle Isle Cafe. We all loved the food! It was great and reasonably priced. However, we were pretty disappointed with the service. Our server seemed to ignore us and only cared about her bigger tables in the back. I get places that are short staffed, and the food could have been worth the wait. It was 30 minutes before we even got our water to drink. We were told by our server that she had two big tables in the back and someone else was getting our drinks. It was so warm in the seating area, and my kids were super thirsty. Overall, it could have been a better experience! read more

Eating at the Idle Isle is worth the trip because you have a chance to step back in time when life wasn't so rushed, you met your neighbors eating there and a real soda fountain is still in use. The food is warm comfort food in every way. They start dinner by bringing out hot, homemade rolls that melt in your mouth. Fresh Peach jam is on your table if you want to add that. Every dinner comes with your choice of soup or salad and a vegetable. My husband had the ham and bean soup and Augratin potatoes. We both had Chicken Fried Steak and it was delicious smothered in either brown or white gravy. I chose the salad and had their homemade French Dressing. The Dressing is so good I wanted to drink it. My only regret was not choosing the AuGratin potatos too because they were beyond delicious. The price is not much more than fast food either. So if you need to get out of the busy city I would recommend a drive to Brigham City and eat at Idle Isle. read more

Dinner on Monday. I had liver and onions with bean soup. Very good. My two companions each had different meals and were both very satisfied with them. Seating and service swift and courteous. Waitress young and new at job but very eager to please. Manager on the floor to see that things went right and they did. Seating, service and food all first rate. I pass through Brigham City three or four times a year and I will now eat at Idle Isle every time. read more

The last 3 times I was here, service was horrible. Saturday I was served cold mashed potatoes and when I sent them back, the manager came to tell me that they were not cold cause he tested the pot. He refused to answer why they were cold, basically called me a liar. Received no refill on the drink, even though both he and the waiter saw my empty glass. And an older man started bussing the table with me still eating! Must say the homemade rolls and jam were great. read more

food was amazing, great service, and manager or boss was a very kind person. would definitely recommend!

Food was great and the staff was very friendly. Would certainly stop by again if we are in the area. Very happy we choose to eat here. Make sure to try the onion rings, they are amazing read more

Perhaps the most succulent greasy bacon cheeseburger I've ever enjoyed! Don't love the battered fries but with a burger like that I let them slide. Friendly staff too! read more

Idle Isle Cafe - Quaint vintage ambience. - American Near Me - Brigham City, Utah

Idle Isle Cafe has always been a favorite in my family. I went there Saturday, during Peach Days in Brigham City. I was with my family, some friends and their kids. The manager, possibly the owner was awesome! He was very attentive and accomodating. My friend's baby got sick at the end of our meal and made a mess. The manager came right over and started cleaning it up. He was very kind and understanding. I was thoroughly impressed that he handled the situation himself and made us feel comfortable. And the food and homemade apricot jelly is the BEST! read more

Small local cafe with home cooked comfort food. We ordered chicken fried steak and pot roast. Portions were perfect small plate, so no leftovers. Served with choice of potato and a salad or vegetable. And the most amazing fresh dinner rolls! Service was fast and friendly. read more

LOVE this place, I like the old fashioned charm of the dining room, have always gotten good service, and love the food. I'm convinced they have the worlds best fries - there's some kind of extra coating on them? Wizardry. read more

The owners have the biggest hearts and clearly care about the success and history of this place. It's the kind of place that keeps the soul of a city. The food was awesome and obviously made from as many fresh ingredients as possible. The homemade rolls and fresh jam were amazing and some of the best best I've had in a long time. Highly recommend for people who aren't entitled pricks. read more

On historic Main Street, it felt wonderful to again find this gem. We loved having their grandma-home-style, pot-roast-beef hot sandwiches with warm rolls, apricot jam, and two sides. (I had salad and soup.) The service is charm-filled too, prompt and small-town friendly. I just wish I had room for one of their milkshakes also. Their prices were reasonable 10 years ago and they don't seem to have changed that either. What a fun memory lane meal it was for us while traveling through. read more

We were t traveling through and when I googled best restaurants in Brigham City, this came up as #2 after Maddox, it was a Monday so Maddox was closed. Service was friendly but slow, even through there were an ample number of teens working. My husband ordered a shake even before our meal order and didn't get it for 30 minutes, a good 10 minutes after our food. The food was bland, chicken fried steak was over cooked, no flavor in it or the brown gravy, potato salad was warm. We took our leftovers out, looked at each other and dropped them in the trash in front of our car. I see lots of positive reviews so hoping this was just an off night? read more

Fun atmosphere. Food was okay. Homemade dinner rolls were super good. Service was very slow so I wouldn't recommend it for a business lunch, but we enjoyed our time there. read more

I loved it from the moment I sat down. In my cozy wood booth -- with a mirror! -- looking around I felt I was experiencing a slice of old-fashioned Americana. There were many great entrée choices, but I went with the Saturday special of roast turkey with dressing and cranberry sauce. It was served chunky-shredded style. Delicious! And I could have eaten their wonderful rolls with apricot jam all night. Service was excellent -- happy smiles, no rush. Prices were quite reasonable. If you don't want a big meal, just a snack, they even have a working soda fountain! read more

Very good food with a home town feel. The new owners are doing a great job! Don't forget to order the rolls!

this restaurant has completely gone downhill! the service was fine, the food was mostly inedible. My husband ordered the daily special, Tuscan pork chops and it was so dry and so tough he could barely swallow it down. I am so sad to see the quality of food at this restaurant go downhill. I have heard from several that the food from Idle Isle is awful both in restaurant and when they are catering, but I didn't see any negative comments on their FB page, some thought we would go, support a local business and make up our own minds. I left a polite but frank comment on their FB page about our experience, and the owner promptly delet a the comment. This is something that never would have been done in the past, the previous owner would handle less than favorable reviews head on, and make immediate changes when necessary. The fact that this new owner simply deletes negative feedback is deplorable to me. I am leaving an honest review here where it can't be deleted. We definitely won't be eating here again. read more

High quality food. Great burgers, chicken fried steak, and grilled chicken. They put the time in to make your experience great. I love the ambiance of this place. Old wood booths with ornate wood trim all around. They don't make restaurants like this anymore. Their service is wonderful and attentive, just like their food. The rolls are the best in town (and yes, I am including Maddox in that comparison). In fact, the rolls are not the only thing better than Maddox. The salads are better. The chicken fried steak is better. Even their fries are better. Brigham City is blessed to have two restaurants that serve amazing American food so close together. If you're in the mood for a steak, you'll need to go to Maddox. If not, Idle Isle has better food, service, prices, and overall experience. read more

Home-cooked traditional true to their roots! Beautiful nostalgic atmosphere I believe all their food is made from scratch down-home incredibly friendly staff read more

One of my favorite places in Brigham!! The trout is to die for, their salads are so good, and their rolls are the best thing EVER! Plus the service is always amazing!!! read more

It's Thanksgiving in July! Turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, warm homemade rolls with their special apricot jam. Oh what a wonderful lunch in this historic cafe in downtown Brigham City. read more

Thank you for delicious rolls y a chocolate malt to die for. This restaurant is charming and all the servers and owner are so friendly. This is a must go place read more