Pho Le

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!

Great idea, poor execution. MASSIVE menu but you can definitely tell where the balance between…read morequality and quantity is lost. Sandwich was soggy and difficult to consume with a lot of the cheese running out of the sandwich and being too overcooked to eat. Didn't actually finish the sandwich and that is a rarity for me. Tomato Soup was very runny, weak and lacked flavor and had an almost microwaved consistency and taste to it. Coffee also tasted off for some reason, almost having an old/stale flavor. Overall the staff were nice but the food left much to be desired.

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Pina colada smoothie with boba

Matlack's Boise

4.6(103 reviews)

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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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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!

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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!

I was looking for a vegetarian sandwich. The menu had lots of interesting options which made it…read morehard to choose. I went with the massaman curry banh mi. It was pretty good but not like any banh mi I've had at all. No pickled veggies and the sandwich bread was a far cry from a banh mi baguette. Great bread though! I just thought the name was very misleading and it would've been better to just call it a massaman curry sandwich. I really liked the spiced yam slices, but I felt like the peanut butter almost overpowered the yam sometimes. Could've been lighter on the PB. I ordered the combo meal which was supposed to be a 1/2 sandwich plus a side. If the sandwich portion I got was only a half, then the full size must be huge. I kind of suspect I got a full sandwich. I had the beet salad for my side. It was tasty and fresh, and also pretty sizeable. The staff were friendly and enthusiastic. The wait time for food was reasonable given that they seemed busy. The loft seating was nice.

Lemon Tree Co open kitchen. Where the magic happens!

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4.2(114 reviews)

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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.

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High Note

4.3(224 reviews)

2.1 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(757 reviews)

1.9 mi

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!

I had such a great experience here while traveling! Yesterday I noticed the online wait time was…read moreabout an hour and a half, so I ended up eating somewhere else. Today I decided to order ahead, but I accidentally scheduled my pickup an hour later than I intended because my laptop was set to a different time zone. I called the restaurant, explained what happened, and they were incredibly kind and accommodating. Even though the restaurant was absolutely packed when I arrived, they were able to get my order ready much earlier than originally scheduled. I really appreciated them going out of their way to help me. The food was fantastic! The Honey Badger pizza was delicious, the Everynight salad was even better. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. Between the outstanding customer service and the excellent food, this place definitely earned five stars. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll absolutely be coming here again!

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Delightful root beer!

Ramen House

4.5(222 reviews)

8.9 mi

I love this restaurant. I tried it for the first time 3 weeks ago and I keep coming back for more…read more The food is amazing and the service is fast. And good. attention to detail is fantastic 5 stars

We ordered from Ramen House on DoorDash, so I can't speak to the ambiance or in-person service, but…read morethe food alone absolutely deserves a great review. We started with the Shumai and Spicy Shrimp Dumplings, and both were cooked perfectly. They were soft, flavorful, and honestly little pillows of joy. For ramen, we ordered the Tonkatsu Pork Ramen and the Spicy Miso Ramen. The tonkatsu was rich and comforting with great depth of flavor. The spicy miso had a real kick and was very spicy in the best way if you like heat. Both bowls were delicious and satisfying. Everything arrived well packaged and fresh, and the prices are very reasonable too. This will probably become our new go-to spot for ramen and dim sum!

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

4.0(114 reviews)

4.8 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!

I had some time to grab lunch before heading to the airport and was excited to see a local option…read more Like others have mentioned, the meat is pretty lacking. Also, I know it is sourdough but the bread I got was super tough. Service was super fast and friendly, but I was hoping for a better food experience given how unique this place is compared to other sandwich shops.

Open faced meatball!

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Turkey and ham with a bowl of clam chowder

Café Zupas

3.5(168 reviews)

4.9 mi

Food is always fresh and delicious... Staff is very pleasant always cheerful…read more Restaurant is always very clean.

Food: could not wait to try the Lobster Bisque. The pic makes it look like there are actual chunks…read moreof lobster. There is not. Those are tomatoes!!! Taste like no other lobster bisque I've ever had. Tomato basil-dumped it. Really weird spice in it. Service: great On the app uff tv asked for my experience which I gave. Zero response in 2weeks. Deleting the app.

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Nayeli S.

7 years ago

The pho was pretty good. The service on the other hand was absolutely terrible. My mom is going through chemotherapy right now and can't taste much we had asked for extra limes (that seems to help her taste buds) asked the young girl seemed irritated as I asked, asked the other waiter if we could get some extra limes and the young girl says, they want more I already gave them some. (2 little wedges) my mom felt bad and explained to the male waiter that she has cancer and her chemotherapy doesn't let her taste much. There wouldn't be a problem paying for the extra limes, I just wanted my mom to enjoy her food.We weren't given napkins, and the over all feel was just terrible. read more

Aalia K.

11 months ago

Amazing service with great pho highly recommend beef brisket and very traditional pretty ambiance.

Christopher P.

6 years ago

Good tasting food, had pho and some spring rolls. Forgot the name, also had Thai tea, also good.

Gordon s.

8 years ago

The Best Pho In Town. Please bring Door Dash Back. Thank you!

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