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    The Shack

    4.0 (29 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Corynn B.

    This random little shack in the middle of the main street of town serves up some delicious food! We passed by here while we were leaving Lava Hot Springs and decided to come back the next day for breakfast. It's a cute little shack with breakfast food, sandwiches, and specialty sodas. They also had some cookies and pastries. Some of the photos said they were take-out only, but they must've recently added their little seating area. They had a "warming shack" seating area with space heaters and plastic tarps blocking out the weather. We kept our coats and hats on, but we were able to eat comfortably in this little area! It looks like they have some additional patio furniture seating for the warmer weather as well. There were only 4 or 5 tables inside. We were there around 12pm on a Sunday and we had the whole space to ourselves. I got the veggie breakfast burrito, which wasn't on the menu! I had originally ordered their regular breakfast burrito without meat, and they let me know they have a veggie option with eggs, cheese, hash browns, onions, and peppers. You can upgrade your order and get two hash browns and a drink, which we did. GET THE HASH BROWNS HERE!!! If you get one thing, make sure it's the hash browns. I don't even think I got a pic of them cause we ate them so quickly. They were perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy and delicious. We almost ordered another order of them, but we were too full.

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    Natalie M.

    This is an easy stop to grab a snack while you're out on the town. They have specialty sodas and drinks that are Mountain Dew based, as well as Red Bull. The menu is snack food, and available pretty quickly once ordered. There's some nice shady spots to sit and relax with your dog, too.

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    Candice H.

    I don't know why people are giving this place 5 stars?! Maybe they're comparing it to the other restaurants in Lava because any other town this place would be a 1 star kinda joint. Burger was super dry and had no flavor. Tasted like a frozen patty from Costco. Also had the pita and hummus, not good. Two store bought pitas with a tiny container of Walmart hummus. Maybe the breakfast options are better? So much missed potential, but that sadly seems to be Lava Hot Springs theme.

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    4 months ago

    Best burgers in town! And what a friendly staff! Joy to eat there! Small sidewalk venue, with outdoor seating, right in the heart of Lava!

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    4 months ago

    The best roast beef sandwiches my husband and I have ever had!! Great food and great service in the cutest little town.

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    Thanks for the nice compliments! I appreciate it Jade!

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    3 years ago

    Best burger I've had in a long time. The menu was pack with tasty stuff. I will definitely hit it up next time I'm in Lava Hot Springs .

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    2 years ago

    Yummy Food! Great Service!! Love sitting outside, enjoying a tasty meal while enjoying Lava ambiance.

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    He rues not when here anymore.

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    3 years ago

    The hot chocolate is amazing!! Their French toast sticks were so yummy as well. We will definitely be back!!

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    3 years ago

    The best burger I've ever had at the shack, this place is clean, fast, great price and the cooker is awesome!!

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    3 years ago

    8 of us ate here after going to the hot pots. It was delicious and fast for how much we ordered.

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    4 years ago

    Ate yummy lunch there. Great Hawaiian bowl and parfait. Ended eating breakfast as well. Fantastic breakfast burritos.

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    Price = Average | Service = Excellent | Cleanliness = Good | Interior = Rustic Mountain West…read morebrewery | Exterior = Scenic river setting | Parking = Plenty nearby | Would I return? = Yes Overall, Eruption Brewery is one of the more unique food stops in Lava Hot Springs. The standout for me was the Slow Roasted Idaho Elk Sourdough Pizza. The taste is above average, but the uniqueness of the local elk, sourdough crust, maple wood-fired oven, on-site brewery, and river setting pushes the overall experience higher. I would definitely visit again, especially to try more of the pizzas and house-brewed beers. I ordered the Slow Roasted Idaho Elk Sourdough Pizza for $26, which is cooked in their maple wood-fired oven. It comes with basil pesto, a five-cheese blend, slow roasted local elk, roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens. The basil pesto comes through across the pizza without being overpowering. There is a really good balance between the pesto, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, microgreens, and cheese. What stood out most was that the elk still maintained its own flavor. When biting into a piece of the meat, you can almost taste it separately from the rest of the pizza rather than having it get lost among all the toppings. The slow roasted elk was very tender. The sourdough crust also gives the pizza a lighter and more subtle bread flavor compared with a more traditional pizza crust. Their five-cheese blend was interesting too. It was not as stretchy as the typical mozzarella you would expect on pizza and had a slightly firmer texture, almost reminding me a little of cheese curds. One of the more interesting parts of the restaurant is the huge maple wood-fired pizza oven, which is visible from the dining area. It runs extremely hot, around 900 degrees according to the staff, so my pizza came out surprisingly quickly. This is also a legitimate brewery rather than a restaurant that simply happens to serve a few house beers. They have brewing tanks and equipment right inside the building and offer 20 craft beers on draft. I sampled the You Fuggly Brown Ale, Dirty Blonde Ale, Plum Around Cream Ale, Naked Nut Stout, Patio Pounder Pilsner, and Banana Hammock Hefeweizen. I am generally not much of a beer person, but I ended up ordering the Plum Around Cream Ale. The plum flavor gave it a much more unique taste and made it more enjoyable for me than a typical beer. Service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and especially helpful with letting me taste the different beers before deciding. The atmosphere is another highlight. It has a rustic Mountain West brewery feel with exposed wood, stone walls, industrial details, brewing equipment, and the huge wood-fired oven all visible from the dining area. Large glass garage-style doors open directly onto the patio, so when they are raised, the indoor and outdoor spaces almost blend together and get plenty of fresh airflow. The location also fits Lava Hot Springs really well. The Portneuf River is only steps away, with trees, a walking area, footbridge, and rocky hills surrounding the area. It gives the restaurant a scenic, relaxed small-town Idaho feel and makes the outdoor seating especially appealing on a nice day. Parking is plentiful throughout the surrounding area, so it should not be much of an issue.

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