Joe&#x27;s Philly Cheesesteaks

Atmosphere is arguably one of the most chic in Sandpoint - between slatted wood paneling, modern…read moregold sconces, Quartz & wall-mounted floating tables, and matte black + olive green color palettes, the café feels luxurious without feeling cold. The staff is lively and friendly - no surprise - and service is FAST. My espresso was prepped & handed to me before I even clicked on the "Tip Amount" on the card reader -- if on purpose, brilliant, if not, certainly made it an easy decision to tip generously. The baked goods perched in window at the front counter - between croissants, banana bread, tarts, cheesecakes,... - are beautifully crafted and tempt even the LEAST sweet tooth's of us. They have an EXTENSIVE list of crepes (both savory and sweet options) and sandwiches, so if you come for a grind session, you have plenty of (seemingly tasty) food options to choose from. Prices...$2.75 for a double espresso is a deal, especially at a well-staffed / newly(?) renovated / luxury coffee establishment such as this. They really could raise their price two-fold and I'd still be happy (at least coming from Californian like myself). My espresso was served hot but not burned, with low acid beans which contained an obvious LACK of mycotoxins & mold (at least based on my amateur judgement; I am a good judge, though, as I am extremely sensitive with coffee beans). So with that said, if you are sensitive and need high quality coffee beans, do what I do and make Bernklau your morning coffee spot if you are staying or live in the area. A+ all around. Kudos to the owner/manager and kudos to the staff.

Food is amazing, service lacks....the crepes are my absolute favorite and their daily desserts in…read morethe case are always amazing.

Caprese Sandwhich, Iced Caramel Latte, and Orange Spritz

#1 savory crepe lemon cream cheese and strawberry crepe

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Uptown Bagel

4.4(39 reviews)

Amazing bagels! Taste so fresh and definitely taste like it came straight out of the oven. So moist…read moreand perfect crispy on the outside. They also have great range of cream cheese flavors and you can customize as you like. Amazing. Their golden latte is so good too. Amazing service as well.

I love the lox bagel...and get it every time I am in town. Excellent coffee…read more. Very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere with friendly service.

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Fresh Everything Bagel

Bluebird Bakery

4.7(82 reviews)

Clean bathroom, clean menu, cleaning ingredients and overall clean restaurant…read more I would say the avocado toast and all the pricey end, but was very good, very veggie heavy. I enjoyed it. I was a bit scared when I got to the register and didn't see a cash machine... Almost thought this was a digital business thankfully it is not, and they do accept cash!

Just stopped by for a treat, saw they were selling the rainbow cookies and were having 100% of the…read moreproceeds go to sandpoint pride. Inside is well decorated with lots of seating. Service was good! Very helpful. Cookie tasted great. A little hard on the outside but soft and chewy inside which was great.

Rainbow sprinkle cookie

Bakery display

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Mr Sub

4.2(43 reviews)

0.4 mi

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2nd time getting to come here wince I came down to visit in 2021. Glad to see it was still around…read more Staffs friendly and they take their time making their subs. Last time I only picked up something for myself. This was a first ordering for a 4 of us. Everyone went with a 12" so we had lunch for next day. Prices are pretty fair for a non-franchise business. Their inside has booths available to eat at if you want. Looks like they have photos of their local towns folks all over the walls. Parking can be scarce but they do share with the pharmacy and a liquor store. I had their Hawaiian sub as is. Even for a 6" its very fulfilling. Two others got the spicey Italian. Then one got the Ruben.

Stopped in for a spicy chicken sandwich at the recommendation of my cousin. Great service. Happy I…read morepopped in for lunch, solid sandwich spot.

Soda fountain

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Outside sign

Miller's Country Store

4.7(65 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$

This is an awesome local market and store. They have fresh items that you can take home and eat…read morealso take big options that looked delicious. I bought some chicken soup mix that I made on a ski trip recently and it was amazing. Also bought some cherry preserves there, but haven't tried those yet. Staff was super friendly. I love the atmosphere inside the store. They have a lot of great gourmet items. Definitely a fun place to shop!

Wonderful place to eat great friendly people. Highly suggest! Food was outstanding! Everything is…read morefresh and baked in the store!

Sitting area next to Miller's General Store.

Ice Cream

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Chicken Artichoke Panini

Hoot Owl Cafe

4.6(318 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place was recommended from our close friends in Ponderay who know how I like a good B&G plate…read morefrom time to time. My wife and I stopped by here yesterday for a late breakfast in which I ordered the B&G plate with a side of 2 over-medium eggs. My wife ordered the Denver omellet. They didn't disappoint. The biscuits were a little dry and crumbly but the gravy made up for it. Good texture and flavor but don't forget to add a little hot sauce. My wife enjoyed her Denver. I tried it and it was solid. BTW, a ton of food. Get a to-go box even though I'm a fat guy in which I powered through mine. For me, this place is right up my alley. No frills. Just a old timey hole in a wall place that serves the comfort foods that I like. Service is great, place appears to be clean, and didn't upset my stomach after eating there. 4.5 stars out of 5. Highly recommend for like-minded individuals like myself! Cheers!

A laid back folksy vibe with witticisms on the wall. Service is pleasant, the smiles seem genuine…read more The biscuits and gravy w/eggs medium, and four link sausages were spot on and the portions generous. My friend had the corned beef hash, hash brown potatoes with eggs; pancake on the side. They've got it dialed in. With coffee bill came $37.

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The Ruben

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Outside

Spuds Waterfront Grill

4.1(211 reviews)

Stopped in for lunch while passing through town. Staff was friendly and fast. I had the Twisted BLT…read moreand it was very good. Great views of boats and water from back patio. I don't know if I'll ever be back this way but I'd come back here.

We tried Spuds today for lunch. The only cool thing was the view of the marina. Don't think I've…read moreever been so disappointed in a restaurant. Staff was rude, our orders came wrong and we weren't checked on a single time while eating. Waited over half an hour for someone to come check on us. Finally just got up and left without eating our dishes. Sucks to have left a tip (you have to pay/tip before you eat). Definitely won't be back.

Water station

Tomato bisque soup

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Counter

Tango Cafe

4.6(31 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is an unexpected gem in Sandpoint! On a Fourth of July weekend when most restaurants are…read moredisappointingly closed, we ate here a couple of times (thank you for being open! ). Located in the courtyard of the Umpqua Bank building, you'd expect average food, catering to the surrounding businesses. We all agreed it was the best food we ate all weekend! I had this fantastic bagel sandwich, which was a special. It was messy as hell so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife, but it was so delicious! My parents had the special Tuscan scramble, which they also said was delicious and flavorful. We also got the chicken curry salad to go. This was fantastic, as well. Highly recommend eating here!

Omg they have the best veggies/ bean burger. They make food the way you want it. Try it, you'll…read morelove it!

Menu pictures

Pecan kiwi gorgonzola salad

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Tuscan scramble

Marigold Bistro

5.0(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

My mother and I came here for a late breakfast or early lunch. You order at the counter and they…read moregive you a number, then they bring you your meal. They also bust the table for you, which is nice. My mother ordered the breakfast sandwich with a thick cut bacon and enjoyed that very much. I had the Reuben sandwich, which had the most delicious and lean pastrami I've had, caramelized, onions, and cheese. It was perfectly toasted, and the cheese was melted. The sandwich was terrific, and I would most certainly order that again. Customer Service was excellent. This is a real gem of a place hidden inside of an office building.

I was a little confused when I first walked through the bank doors on how to find the restaurant…read more.. But once I found it, literally every option on the menu was something I wanted to eat! I decided on the tacos; fantastic choice! My friend Kevin got the Ruben, which I tried some of and it was absolutely phenomenal! Highly suggest this place for lunch. I can't wait to come back and try breakfast someday soon. Unfortunately, they are not open weekends. Hoping they might consider being open one day of the weekend moving forward. I would love to come check them out on an early Saturday afternoon.

Entrance

View from our table.

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The Peppered Mercantile

4.8(8 reviews)

We had our dog and tried to go next door but they didn't allow dogs on their patio so we kind of…read morestumbled upon this place. They allowed dogs and were very friendly and also had very pleasant outside seating right on the marina. My husband ordered a Cobb salad and added turkey and I got the soup (lemon chicken orzo) and side salad and we got two Americanos. The food was pretty good. Tasted fresh but we were very disappointed in the portion sizes. My husband's $18 salad was so tiny and it came with two rolled up slices of deli turkey and I dont even know how much the add on was for turkey. My salad was tiny as well as a tiny tea cup of soup. Total was $48 for very small portions. I wouldn't recommend for that reason alone but worth the 4 star rating if you are looking for good food that is light and refreshing that you don't mind paying extra for though.

Great selection, really enjoyed the menu. Ordered the roast…read morebeef Sando and enjoyed a beautiful view of the water from indoors!

Inside

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Marjolein G.

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4

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8 years ago

Known for their Phillies, but in my opinion they deserve credit for the wide range of great sandwiches, burgers and more. Sweet family-owned and operated hole-in-the wall with kind, all-welcoming atmosphere. read more

David D.

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1

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13 years ago

The staff at Joe's make a fantastic sandwich. I have been frequenting their establishment for years now and have never had a bad experience. Teri Chicken is the best IMHO. read more

Anthony F.

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29

4

1 year ago

Very good quality food. It's a little bit pricy, but the food is good, so it's worth it.

Josephina S.

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4

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9 years ago

Just great cheesteaks. Absolutely worth it. Casual place. Great staff!

Joe's Philly Cheesesteaks - sandwiches - Updated August 2026

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