If you've ever been to Challis, you know that there are not many restaurants or coffee shops. This one is a bit of both! There's a coffee shop bakery and restaurant. You'll find outdoor seating and porch seating. It's nestled in the amazing small mountain town of Challis, Idaho where I went to high school. There are many outdoor activities in the area and a golf course not far from the restaurant. Their pizza buffet is my all-time favorite! Last time I was there I had a maple sprinkle donut that was to die for. The same fun barista is still there after all these years. I live in NY now and visit my hometown when I can. I highly recommend read more

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No longer the Tea Cup. Outlander 7C ran by locals. They know how to make money! A satisfied customer is a return customer. The guys in the kitchen know what they're doing. Haven't had an unsavory item yet. read more

Holy cannoli! Even my Italian cannoli loving roots from Boston couldn't compare to the ones they make and serve at this place! Just the quality of the chocolate alone gives me cravings! They have everything from a coffee bar, indoor dining or a outside patio with a big gazebo. The place is adorable and clean and a perfect place for a nice lunch or just a break to enjoy your favorite coffee drink, specialty tea along with a yummy cookie, pastry, slice of cake and especially a CANNOLI!! read more

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The place is an oasis, but sticks out like a sore thumb. The decor looks too sterile and sure enough, the faux French pictures are all made in China. The food was fine, but the bread for the sandwiches tasted like a sponge. read more

Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - View from out front. - Bakeries Near Me - Challis, Idaho

What a clean and quaint cafe in Challis. Excellent service and food. Make the drive up the hill from town!

Passing through and found this surprisingly delightful bakery/coffee shop. Best drip coffee I've ever found. Most places it's so weak it's not worth being called coffee, here it was delicious and flavorful. Also had the veggie quiche, loaded with broccoli and peppers, positively yummy! Thank you! read more

Have been here 2 years ago and the quality of food is still excellent. We had a spinach and sundried tomatoes quiche, a Tuscan chicken sandwich and a ham, avocado and sprouts sandwich. All was very good, I wish the ham avocado sprouts sandwich would have been toasted or I should have asked for it. I'll come back for sure. read more

Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - Outside seating - Bakeries Near Me - Challis, Idaho

A great find in the small town of Challis! The coffee was strong (grow hair on your chest strong, , so be careful ladies) and good and the omelette was delicious. The atmosphere is very fresh and inviting and the attached bakery had some tasty looking goodies! Stop here for breakfast for sure. read more

Such a cute and beautiful place! Breakfast there was very tasty and service was exceptional. Huge selection of mouthwatering pastries as well. read more

Wow what a delight to find this lovely delicious restaurant in this small town. We enjoyed it so much we ate all our meals there. The owner graciously told us about the history of how this cafe came to be and the beautiful woodwork. Lunch: I had the coconut shrimp sandwich with yummy cajun aioli sauce - excellent. Came with a mixed green salad, mmmm. My man had fish and chips and loved them. Three homemade soup choices - we had the clam chowder- best ever. Fantastic iced and hot teas. Breakfast: we each had a croissant, egg, cheese, and sausage sandwich. Amazing!! The sausage patty was huge and lightly crispy outside. The latte was wonderfully prepared - I asked for cinnamon mocha and Mariah made it perfectly. Loved the big mugs A+++ for presentation. Dinner: prime rib served on Fri and Sat night only. Excellent!!! I loved the fresh veggies and baked potato too. Bakery: we took pieces of cake to go, a couple cookies, brownie, and eclair - yummy. Espresso Bar is open with grab and go food items, and the best coffee bar in town. Two dining areas - one more casual - for breakfast. The other was just beautiful with big white windows. Outdoor seating as well with fire pit. Very relaxed casual atmospheres in both rooms. Absolutely a wonderful experience, delicious food and Mariah was a superb waitress. Extremely reasonable prices!! Don't miss this gem. read more

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Absolutely the Best Restaurant in Challis.,Idaho. Great bakery .coffee . Restaurant lunch and Dinner are all wonderful

Great place to stop for lunch! The turkey sprout sandwich is my favorite. Quiet and friendly place for lunch.

Phenomenal. This place is head and shoulders above every other restaurant nearby. The decor is really nice but the food is still affordable. The staff was great!! And the food was amazing. I'd go back just for the biscuits and gravy!! My over medium eggs were prepared perfectly as well. And the coffee was also great- bold but not bitter. There's nice outdoor seating as well when the weather is nice and it looks like they host weddings and parties here too. The espresso bar has different hours than the restaurant and since this is a new place, I'd recommend calling before you come to make sure they're open. I overheard one of the staff saying that they may extend the hours if the season gets busy this summer (and I assume the opposite would be true for the winter). read more

Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - This is the dining area. Very nice with what looks like a functional wood burning stove. - Bakeries Near Me - Challis, Idaho

Great spot in Challis! An oasis you might say. I had their prime rib, my wife had the NY steak. Both meals were great! Loved the atmosphere, felt like you were in grandmas dining room. read more

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We stopped by the Tea Cup Cafe and Bakery on our way back from a nearby hot spring, looking for a meal before we embarked on the three hour drive back to South-east Idaho. We were lured in by the pizza buffet, and once we saw that the price was reasonable, the variety ample, and the atmosphere warm and cheery, we settled in. Three of our party went with the pizza buffet, while the other ordered the veggie stir fry. The staff were very polite, friendly, and welcoming, and we were quickly seated then off for the first plate. The buffet consisted of two salads and several dressings, cheesy bread, and seven varieties of pizza. There was one vegetarian pesto, Hawaiian, pepperoni, bbq chicken, chicken/bacon, bacon jalapeno, and sausage. Two of us did not eat meat, so we mostly stuck with the pesto, but we were also able to pick the meat from most of the other options and feed it to the carnivore. The pizza was fresh, hot, and delicious. The flavor in the sauces was bold and rich, and the ingredients seemed of high quality of were equally distributed. The crust was particularly crispy and flavorful as well, as to be expected from a genuine wood-fire oven. I greatly enjoyed each slice, and ate my fill. Staff were very easy to talk to and seemed very enthusiastic about their job and the pizza. We struck up a conversation with a few of the servers and found them to be genuinely enjoyable people. Overall, our experience was very positive, and we would come here again if we were ever in the area. Highly recommended. read more

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What a gem in the small town of Challis. Top notch service, amazing food, and make sure you leave room for dessert! Now I have to find a reason to get back up that way for another visit. read more

No one expects to find a 5 Star Cafe out in the middle of "nowhere", but we were fortunate enough to stumble into this one. Now, we have to find a reason to include Challis, ID in our travels, because this was a true culinary Oasis in the desert. After a little investigation, we found that while this place has been open for about 9 years, it is maintained wonderfully, such that it looks like it just opened. Oh, and the food is also wonderful. I had the Wrangler's Breakfast, and just as other reviews have noted, it was perfectly prepared, with very ample portions. My wife had the Quiche, and it was freshly prepared, and also wonderful. We would encourage anyone who is traveling anywhere close to this little jewel, to detour if necessary, just for the wonderful food and surroundings. There is a gazebo where you can dine outdoors if you like, but the indoor seating is an experience by itself. Highly recommended! read more

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Wonderfully unexpected find thanks to a kind Forest Service employee helping us to avoid Forest Fires. Great coffees, excellent service, biggest bear claw you've ever seen (saving it for tomorrow) and an excellent cranberry/pecan salad with grilled chicken and a very tasty raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. Could not have been happier. Don't forget to take the Scenic Highway along the Salmon River and take a dip in the hot springs. Be careful to find a good spot in the river because the hot springs water will scald you. Wear sandals. read more

I cannot adequately describe my joy in finding this enchanting restaurant/bakery/cafe! I recently traveled into Challis for a time of personal retreat, and stumbled here for brunch on my first day. I ended up returning two additional days because the entire experience was delightful. The food was delicious - I highly recommend the quiche and home fries! The atmosphere is magical, with a gas fireplace, beautifully appointed tables/chairs, and gorgeous beams/moldings. It is like stepping into a Hallmark film, actually! Most of all, I am so grateful to Kay who offered her smile and kindness to me each day. I will miss our daily chats! read more

Excellent food, wonderful service and really good food. The tomato and spinach quiche is delicious. Their strawberry rhubarb jam is so good especially on their sourdough. read more

The Teacup was the perfect accident! Just riding through Challis on our way up to Missoula, and lunch called. We knew nothing of Challis (very cute), but saw the billboard on the way in and peeled up Main to check it out. What a beautiful place. Great outside seating in s meticulous garden area. Inside was spotless and elegant. Delicious sandwiches, and fresh iced tea! Thanks Teacup! Next time we come through, our visit won't be an accident! read more

Word has it that the locals won't go here, which is a shame and just shows you how stubbornly people can hold on to a false vision of the past. In the cafe seating area there are pictures of the old dilapidated, abandoned building that used to sit on this site - a real eyesore. The owners of this establishment have taken great efforts to reuse the wood from the old building in their beautifully constructed Bakery/Restaurant/Cafe. All the work was done by locals (except the landscaper who came from all of two hours away [short drive in Idaho]), the impressive stonework outside is from nearby stone quarries and the quality of the craftsmanship is evident throughout. Inside, you have high open beam ceilings, plenty of large windows to let in the light and a warm ambiance. Reminds me of the best of kind of alpine lodge. Outside, a large outdoor fire pit and gazebo are separated on cement patio by several picnic tables. Challis may be an 'old west town', but if it truly is a "Small Town with a Big Heart!', then it should open up that heart and embrace this establishment. Pride in ownership is evident here and many local businesses could take a page from their playbook - it's okay to love you town enough to upgrade what's broken and to build a future for the town that is prosperous. Now let's talk about the food! First day I went in, the restaurant side was close, I had just missed lunch, so I tried one of their $5 wraps in the cold case at the cafe as well as a blueberry smoothie. Light and tasty, the warp was just what I needed after eating way more beef in the preceding days than I'm used to. The smoothie hit the mark as well, major berry falvor, but was so thick, I had trouble sucking it up the small straw at first. Wider straws would be a good idea. Second pass, I came in for lunch around noon and started with a bowl of their soup of the day, beef with wild rice, which exceeded my expectations. I was told it was made with wine and true enough, you could taste the wine bringing out the flavors of the beef and wild rice. Served with bakery fresh bread and butter. Delicious. For the main course, I had a Turkey Club with a side of their homemade kettle chips, which are wavy cut. The sandwich was yummy, served on toasted bread that I'm assuming they also make there. Generous carved turkey, crispy thick cut bacon, and firm tomatoes = excellent sandwich execution. The staff there were friendly and helpful with suggestions, coming by as needed to refill my water and offer me more coffee, every time with a smile. When I wasn't sure about the soup, they didn't hesitate in offering me a sample (which sold me instantly). Warm establishment, warm people and a delicious warm meal make for a rare dining experience here in Challis. read more

Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - Turkey club, housemade kettle chips and beef and wild rice soup! - Bakeries Near Me - Challis, Idaho

Nice restaurant with good food. I wouldn't think I would get a crisp spring greens salad in a small town. But the salad was great. Blueberry cheesecake was also great and unique. The restaurant is new and CLEAN, inside and out. Just because there is a 1904 bar a block down which looks deserted, don't hesitate to try this place. They care about the food and their diners. Everything is quality from the food to the thick napkins and great tastes. read more

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Happy Highway Surprise! This is an oasis...a departure from your usual roadside restaurant. This is a very nice place with a diverse menu. The decor is homey and inviting. We ate on the patio. I had the Greek salad which comes with a generous scoop of deliciously and uniquely spiced potato salad. My husband had a French Dip with sweet potato fries and said it was excellent. Great place for a shower or party. Super friendly staff. I've tea is delicious and fresh brewed. read more

My husband had the breakfast burrito and my daughter had the bacon egg and cheese croissant. I was there for coffee but sampled both dishes and they were delicious as was my coffee. Our waitress was super friendly as was the owner. If you are looking for quality food my fellow foodies this is where you want to go! read more

This cafe is very warm and welcoming, along with having wonderful coffee and pastries. I'll absolutely go out of my way to grab coffee from here anytime I'm in town. I definitely recommend getting the cinnamon roll! read more

We had a top notch breakfast in this elegant and clean establishment. We ordered the Wrangler Breakfast with country gravy. Everything was cooked to perfection, especially the country gravy - and the portion was huge so plan on lots of leftovers unless you split the order! They do take their time in doing everything right - so don't expect "fast" food. Just sit back, enjoy the coffee or tea, conversation, and the beautiful garden! read more

What a nice place to grab a good cup of coffee and a yummy sweet treat. Breakfast and lunch are tasty too. The place is cute inside, and the outside dining in the garden area is lovely....over all a great place in Challis. read more

Nicely decorated, fast and courteous service. Breakfast was great! Biscuits and gravy were delicious. Would recommend highly. Americano was really good as well My wife would've really enjoyed the ambiance. (Using wife's account for yelp) read more

What a wonderful find! We were from out of state and spending time in the area and the lady at the front desk of our motel recommended this lovely little spot as a coffee stop. Our group all ordered different morning beverages and no one was disappointed. Everyo was served quickly, and the lady helping us was very friendly. We went back for dinner that night and while the food was fantastic, the service was quite slow, very pleasant, but slow. That is the only reason this is not a 5 star review. I would definitely go back again, slow or not. read more

This place is undoubtably the best option for eating out in the vicinity. Food is tasty and fresh with plenty of options to accommodate different diets. Service is outstanding with perhaps the friendliest people in Challis. If only this place made bread... they would be unstoppable. read more

We had breakfast here this morning and were not disappointed! The blueberry pancakes were excellent with a whole lot of fresh blueberries cooked in. The French toast was delicious and the coffee was very good! Unexpected gem just a little off the main road! read more

Great stop in Challis. Wanted a lunch spot on our way through, and about to give up when we found the Tea Cup. Great find!! Yummy specials - delicious, reasonably priced, great service, lovely location. Will stop again for sure. read more

New and beautiful place. Someone really cares here. Super clean too. I had the standard eggs and bacon. The biscuits are yummy. Service is quick and no wait for breakfast. read more

A very nice and comfortable cafe in a town that you might otherwise feel out of place if you're just passing through. I asked the barista to suggest a good hike in the area, and she told me about a nearby hot spring. She made my day; what a beautiful place to explore! read more

Make this your stop for great food after a long drive - in fact go out of your way to get there! HINT - if you don't have room for desert - take it with you!!!! YES, ITS THAT GOOD! read more

A delightful surprise to find this excellent café/restaurant/coffee bar nestled in Challis, Idaho. Every aspect of The Tea Cup is QUALITY - décor, cuisine, coffee, and service. That the owners do this as a "labor of love" shines through. read more

Great place to stop for lunch when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere! The pasta salad was divine and the fish and chips was incredibly crisp and delicious! read more

Wow what an oasis on the drive through Challis Idaho. They have the best handmade bagels, cinnamon rolls, and quiche which we had to order more of to take home. read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way through town. We chose the Tea Cup Café based on internet reviews. As others stated, the building is beautiful. Service was great, staff friendly. I believe they serve breakfast AND lunch. They have two seating areas for eating and a separate entrance for the coffee/espresso bar. Both areas (the coffee bar and the lunch area) have a bakery case so be sure you check out both before you decide which baked goods you want. They had cookies, scones, cobblers, brownies, sweet rolls, pie and more. The menu seemed to consist mainly of sandwich and salad type dishes. My better half and I split a turkey, bacon, sprouts and avocado sandwich on fresh baked bread and a cup of ham and bean soup. Afterward, hubs had an apple cinnamon roll and cup of espresso and I had English Breakfast tea and a frosted brownie. This was a pleasant lunch and the food was delicious. If you find yourself passing through Challis you should stop in. read more