Great place!! Service was great and they were nice. They have a massive menu! Food review: Jr cheeseburger: 10/10 beef was delicious, great balance of sauce and toppings, didn't get soggy Onion Rings: 10/10 sweet onions, small slices super crispy Mac and cheese: 5/10 not my favorite although a decent portion for price! It tastes very mustard forward to me Smores shake: 10/10 lots of mix ins!! Delicious and thick read more

Its a diner.. you get what you expect. Came here looking for a quick snack. Had this place recommend by a friend. The people there were quite friendly and easy going. They were helpful talking through the menu. Food was okay but not that impressive. I mean really it was a diner. For the price it was reasonable, but I felt the sandwich was over salted. Fries were okay, but nothing to write home about. Shakes were pretty tasty. Basically this is your basic middle of the road diner. You will find better, you'll also find worse out there. read more

Pros - Friendly staff. Quick service. Good portion sizes, well packed, nothing was cold. . Cons - Meatloaf sandwich was mostly lettuce and the Meatloaf tasted oddly smoky, perhaps it was the roasted pepper ketchup. Not good. Chili was a glop of paste, overly spiced, very acidic, appeared meatless and came with 1 cracker pack. What a joke. Honestly Wendy's has better balanced Chili, at a better price. . Normally, I love Westside, but they just haven't hit right the last few visits. read more

I have to update my review form 2009 when I did not really understand the value of the Westside Drive-in. This place has been here since 1957 and driven by a real chef has great food and unbeatable shakes. All of the restaurants in this neighborhood have been around forever. read more

I was out of town brewery hopping and got a little hungry. I was looking for a place that is unique to the Boise area and a young woman I was chatting at a brewery suggested this place. She mentioned this thing called finger steaks. I had never heard of it. I was curious enough to give it a try. It's kind of a drive-through diner sort of place with interesting things on the menu. Of course, I had to try the finger steaks, which actually were delicious. I had them with cocktail sauce, but there are other sauces available. I also had a bologna sandwich. Probably haven't had that in 50 years... and never in a restaurant... they were both really good! This place has a really fun vibe to it. I definitely would come back if I'm in the area again. read more

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Now I am going to start this review by saying I went here for Fish and Chips...nothing else, just that. I had a craving, am a big fan of good British style fish and chips...good fish, good chips...this was neither of those! Again, to be fair, this looks like the place that might have great burgers, great lots of things...all I can comment on is the fact that they do not have good fish and chips! Now for fish and chips there are some open areas for what people like! I like a batter that is light and flakey, crispy with a nice crunch, lots of flavor and is complimented by some vinegar and lemon! This was none of that. This batter was more what you would dip a hot-dog in to make a corndog. It was bready, thick and heavy with little flavor. It was too doughy in the middle and choked out the taste of the fish! The fries were very long and thin, not really crispy and not really soggy but sort of in the middle. If they were going for British style which they were not they would be thicker and shorter...more my style regardless. I will say the tartar sauce was made fresh and was pretty good. Other than that I would not go back. Alas, just trying to find some good Fish and Chips, one place at a time! KT read more

Came as part of 11,500 mile road trip through Boise. Had to stop for the Idaho potato ice cream which is a fun way to highlight the city. Friendly staff. Ice cream was a bit basic but the toppings and shape made it fun. Also got the Monte cristo which leaned a bit too sweet for the concept but glad I tried it read more

Westside Drive In - Insta: mmmashterchef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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"Bake Potato" ice cream is such a fun treat! I love their originality of this creation so much! I take out of towners here so they can see how darling these are, but my aunt CRAVES these so much! When I go, I get EXTRA for my aunt and she keeps them in her freezer for later! I love their burgers too and their fries! I crave them and sadly that's the only thing I ever get here cause I just love them so much! The staff is so nice and they work so hard! Please tip the staff because they hustle and have so much love for what they do. They also offer prime rib specials on weekends so give their more robust stuff a try and tell me all about it! :) read more

Westside Drive In - Potato ice cream to-go - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great old drive-in experience. I had the finger steaks. They were well seasoned and very tender. Shakes and fries were terrific also.

Everything was super tasty. Batter on the steak fingers was a little thick, not enough meat. The monte cristo was fried to perfection and the meatloaf with mashed potatoes was pretty flavorful too read more

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They rectified the mistake and made it right. Character character character character 85 limit

I got a cheap eats chicken sandwich meal, about $10. Got it home, 1 small chicken strip on a bun. Like half the sandwich was just bun... so that sucks read more

Tasty.. lots of food, very heavy and greasy.... which is exactly what big expected. I will probably be back at some point. The steak fi German things were pretty good read more

Ok, my wife had it planned, and we dropped our bags in the hotel, and she said she knew exactly where we were going to get our first food. My wife is brilliant. I LOVED this place. You need to be in the mood for naughty eats and not classy tablecloth places when you go. If you do that, this place is gold. Apparently, we HAD to try the Finger Steaks, and the baked potato thing. The Finger Steaks were delicious, and probably not low fat. I loved them, and plenty of sauces around for the fries. Even that piece of bread in the picture was tasty. Now to the potato. To be honest, we weren't even sure before we went and when we ordered if the potato was an actual potato, a potato with ice cream on it, or other. It ended up being magical ice cream all around. It was one of those desserts where I ate smaller bites because I knew I would be sad when it was gone. I was right. I WAS sad when it was gone. We debated on making time in our short trip to go back for it, but she won that conversation unfortunately. Anyway, you NEED to stop by here at some point. I highly recommend, and see you there (the next time we are in Boise)... read more

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In the five years that I have been eating at Westside drive-in, I have noticed recently that the quality is going downhill. Unfortunately yesterday was our last visit in the foreseeable future. My whole family loves Westside Drive in. We visit on average 15+ times a year. When we have out of town guests, we always make sure to bring them for a meal. We love both locations and have eaten at both many times. Within the last 3 to 4 visits, there have been little changes that have been annoying. I asked three different visits for my regular chicken Caesar salad with artichokes and they no longer offer artichokes. Forgivable though and I understand and made do . Yesterday though it was undeniable that the portion sizes are smaller and the prices remain the same. I understand shrinkflation is a real thing and the way some businesses stay afloat. Unfortunately, yesterday it was the bottom of the barrel when we ordered two different sandwiches - the French dip and the turkey and Swiss dip and felt like we ate a bread sandwich with very little meat. It was really gross. Please do not reduce the amount of meat you put in your sandwiches since the volume of meat has never been impressive . This time, though the volume of meat was so little that it tastes like it's 90% bread. I'd rather they charge a dollar or two more for a sandwich that's the same quality, than get a bread sandwich for $10. No, I didn't take any pictures of the food this time around. But looking at my previous pictures says a lot about quality from years ago anyways. The ice cream potato as always rocks and has never failed . Please keep that specialty. Please do what you can to stay open. We would forgive you and be back because we love you. You just need to know that you failed a regular local who loves you. We're taking a break for now, but will try again later. Edited to add that we were craving ice cream potatoes a few days later when we saw the Westside food truck at Kleiner Park during Potato Days. Knowing the cost for an ice cream potato is hovering right under six dollars at the restaurant, I didn't expect it to be much more at their food truck. Unfortunately disappointment abounded for the kiddos because I refuse to spend $11 for a regular size ice cream potato. So sad! Come on guys! read more

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Westside Drive In is a classic 50-styles American drive-in. The food might not be as cheap as the sign insinuates but it's still affordable and good. The real reason to go though is the potato ice cream. It looks so much like a potato. It tastes like any old sundae and is really cold to keep its shape. But it's worth the trip. read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

When we came here the other night I noticed they have a cheap eats menu. Right in top was a fried bologna sandwich. A fried bologna sandwich!?! That is my childhood in 3 words. So today I stopped in to grab one. I didn't read the print on top of the board that said substitutions not allowed. I initially wanted to add mayo to my sandwich but it wasn't an option. She did offer me a side of mayo but that would have been too much so I passed on it. It was nice of her to offer me another option. I appreciate that you get a good amount of bologna on your sandwich! It was also charred a little, I love char on my food. The bread was fresh and lightly toasted stuff butter. I did find the ketchup and pickles a little overwhelming on the sandwich. I'm just used to just bread, mayo and bologna. I probably won't order it again since I can't modify it to the way of like. My zucchini fries on the other hand was fantastic! I love the seasoning on the breading on the exterior of the zucchini and the zucchini in the middle is perfectly cooked. They are killer! I do look forward to coming again and trying out more items on their menu. This is all around a great please! Location is neat, staff is friendly and good is hella good. read more

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Worst chicken sandwich ever. Bland thin piece of chicken with some breading on it. All I could taste was the pickle and mayo on the bun. Seriously, if you want a great chicken sandwich get one from WYLD CHILD. read more

Ugg.. I'm so sorry to do this. Just saw they are no longer offering their prime rib. I never get down to the north end, but my kid wanted a burger after his xcountry meet at camels back. Service was great.... Hair in his fry sauce..... I just can't. It's freaking disgusting. I got the special burger with ham.., ask for no pickles... pickles... which is fine I can deal. But the burger was soooo dry. I'm not a picky person and had the other fry sauce (non hair) all over the top of the bun. Threw the second half (5 bucks) away. I couldn't do it. Super sad. My son said his milkshake (Oreo and birthday cake) was good! read more

Food was really good ! Authentic food from all the options we tried ! Loved the concept and orders came out in less than 20 minutes ! Definitely recommend the Emily shake and potato ice cream ! They are a stable ! read more

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Convenient location near downtown on State Street on the way towards Eagle. Hit the drive-thru for a quick bite on the run. Service and food delivery was good. Two of the items came out piping hot which is always good. Winner - Finger Steak and Monte Cristo (not shown) Loser - Chicken Strips (nothing special) Ordered finger foods because we had to eat in the car but if not, would like to try a burger or sandwhich. read more

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Chicken strip basket and tots, 01.03.26 I don't think I have ever had tots that were half deep fried before..and so greasy that they taste like yesterday's burnt French fries.. For the price they should be prefect... Chicken stripe were good, taste like the ones I get in a big bag at the grocery store.. Not the best food I have ever bought from Westside on State street, Boise. read more

Was in town for the week....tried this Tuesday. Went back Wednesday. Went back again on Thursday. Hamburger the first time through, that was pretty good. Wasn't over the top special, but definitely a good burger. Better than Hawkins down the street. Got a Philly the next time through. I have to be honest it was not my favorite ohilly. They use a sauce which seems a little off for a Philly cheesesteak. It was pretty messy, but it was okay. Then I watched a YouTube video of them on DDD....Decided I must try the Monte Cristo. Holy shit. Holy fucking shit. Holy motherfucking shit. I've never had one before so I have nothing to compare it to. But that thing was better than I imagined and likely will be the only thing I get from there from now on. 9.4. I left town a week ago and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. GO HERE. read more

Great food and service. Love their buffalo fries. Chili is phenomenal and so is their burgers!!!

It was not bad, just not great as I imagined a place would be where Guy Fiere visited. My husband and godson had burgers and fries, I had ice cream. read more

Finger steaks are part of Idaho just like potatoes and no one serves them up more classily than this spot. Step back into time at this triple D spot and you'll find a menu that is old school and extremely reasonably priced. With 2 drive throughs and outdoor seating this spot definitely takes you back. The employees were very friendly. Now to the finger steaks. Definitely interesting I liked them as they were not overly flavorful but were tender and paired well with cocktail sauce. The house made fry sauce was great as well. Huge portion. I honestly could've had a kids sized one if it was available read more

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God is with this food. He's in the kitchen deep frying the mozzarella sticks and the monte Cristo Himself. Amen read more

Westside Drive In - Monte Cristo - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Westside Drive-In: The True Idaho Experience Westside Drive-In is the kind of place that sticks with you--not just for the food but for the whole experience. It's a classic Boise institution, the kind of spot where you bring out-of-town family and friends to show them what Idaho is really about. And yeah, sure, the burgers are solid, the fries hit the spot, but let's be honest--you're here for the baked potato ice cream. It sounds like a gimmick, but it's not. It's a masterpiece. A perfect scoop of vanilla ice cream, shaped like a baked potato, rolled in cocoa powder for that golden Idaho spud look, topped with whipped cream "sour cream," a drizzle of caramel "butter," and chopped nuts standing in for bacon bits. It's sweet, creamy, a little ridiculous, and absolutely worth every bite. Don't bother with the drive-thru--this is a place to experience. Grab a seat on the patio, soak in the retro vibes, and take your time. Westside isn't just a meal; it's a memory in the making. read more

West side always knows how to deliver! Always great service, great food, and great atmosphere! I love their meatloaf and mashed potatoes, smothered, and gravy and grilled mushrooms. It's full of flavor just like mom used to make! You can't go wrong here as there's something for everyone! This is a must for anyone visiting Boise who wants to eat like a local. read more

My sister in-law selected this restaurant for lunch on a recent road trip. She saw that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and wanted to give it a shot. It was pretty good. It's an old fashion drive up restaurant. They do have a walk up counter and a seating area out front. We ordered the rib-eye steak sandwich, bacon cheeseburger, chili fries, and breaded mushrooms. We also tried the in-laws cheese sticks and we all shared the ice cream potato for dessert. The rib-eye steak sandwich was ok. It was a little tough, but hubby liked it. The bacon cheeseburger was so good. The bacon was crispy and the lettuce and tomatoes were really fresh and the burger was juicy. The chili fries were good. The fries were really crispy which held up well with the chili. I didn't try the mushrooms, but hubby and the in-laws seemed to like them. The cheese sticks were huge! I didn't care so much for the coating around them, but they weren't bad. The ice cream potato was the best! It really does look like a baked potato. Vanilla ice cream coated in cocoa powder with whipped cream and cookie crumbles...so yummy! read more

I got to try steak fingers and realized that they are not my jam. The fried bologna sandwich and burgers pleased the crowd, but the thing that floored us was the ice cream shaped like a baked potato- that was amazing. This is window service and you sit outside or drive through. It was hot. read more

The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. One of the best Burgers I have had!

Beautifully manicured location. Wait in one of two lines to order (or you can walk-up) and then pick what you want from the bountiful menu. I had a simple order of the Works Spud, which has sour cream, bacon, chives and Cheddar. After waiting a short time it came in a Styrofoam container. It was not huge, but just what I wanted. Westside should consider paper boxes or cardboard material boxes instead of Styrofoam. read more

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Very impressed with our meal! I got the jr cheeseburger with tater tot's. The fry sauce with the tots were a great touch. YUM! Highly recommend trying the Idaho Ice Cream Potato. read more

Westside Drive In - Idaho Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Unfortunately, I'd already finished my meal and my visit to Westside Drive-In before I learned about the ice cream potato. That would have been something worth experiencing. Next time. What I did have, however, was a burger with tater tots and a milkshake. I can't say that it was the best burger I've had, but it got the job done. If you're looking for a gourmet burger, you might want to keep looking. The milkshake was alright too-my wife didn't care for it, so I got to finish the whole thing myself. (We had planned to share.) Even though I missed the ice cream potato, I did get a surprise. In the bag with our food were two...wait for it..... fortune cookies. I'm not sure if that's common practice or if somebody thought it would be funny to put them in there and see what people would do. Well, we ate them. Actually, we ate a bite of them and then tossed them since they were terribly stale. This seems like a place that at one point was hopping. Now, I think the only thing keeping it going is the novelty of the ice cream potato. read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Came here while in town for the baked potato ice cream. The menu looked extensive and a lot of it sounded good but we had reservations for somewhere else for dinner. Service was quick and the ice cream baked potato was so cute. It hit the spot as we had walked to the location. I would definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu. Since it was a nice day, we sat outside and enjoyed the weather. Picnic tables were comfortable and the area was clean. read more

Chef Lou, I don't know if you're still involved with the drive in but considering the terrible state of the food I sincerely doubt it. I have had many friends tell me not to go there because the food has gotten so bad that they were shocked and shared the experience with me. Not what you want to hear. So sad after such a wonderful place for so many years!@! read more

has such amazing desserts. I love the fast variety that you could get here. The Idaho potato is so good. The food is good but it's not great. Some items are a little questionable, but I would definitely recommend coming here for dessert and bring your friends and family because it is such a fun time and such a great environment!!! read more

I decided to come here in order to try finger steaks, which are unique to Idaho. At the airport, I even spotted an advertisement for it. They are strips of steak battered with a tempura-like or flour batter, and deep-fried in oil. Mmm fried... They came with a piece of garlic bread and fries or gems (tater tots). I enjoyed the crunchy finger steaks and suggest everyone else try them too! It makes for great fair food. I was full afterwards and was disappointed that I didn't have room to try the ice cream potato. Sad. If neither of those sound good to you, there are lots of other options for you to choose from! Most people ordered to go at the drive through. There are only a few tables outdoors if you decide to eat there. I'm not sure how clean the tables were. Beware of the flies. At each table they have reflective fly fans to help keep them away from your food. By the way, the drive in was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. read more

Westside Drive In - Finger Steaks - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have been wanting to try this place since moving to the Boise area. I saw this place on Triple D years ago and was excited to give it a try. We came here just for the signature ice cream potato. We had just eaten so we didn't try any of the food except split a basket of fries. This place reminds me of a place right out of the 50's with 2 drive thru windows and places to eat outside. The place is very nostalgic looking and doesn't look like it's been updated since. For me I don't really care about those things as long as the food and service is on point. Yesterday's experience was really good except for the amount of flies. I don't hold that against any Treasure Valley place right now because flies are out in force this time of year at every place especially if you sit outside. The young gals that helped us yesterday were outstanding! The ice cream potato was all that I expected. It was ice cream in the shape of a potato dusted in cocoa then topped with delicious hot fudge, whipped cream as sour cream with crumbled cookies and nuts for the topping. This was a very solid item! I would 100% go back for one of these and I am just happy that this location is over 30 mins from my house because I could see myself getting one of these multiple times in the week. The fries tasted as they were frozen and not 100% sure either way they were cooked perfectly and seasoned. The fry sauce as a staple condiment was also very tasty. Will for sure be back to try one of their burgers or other signature classics. read more

Westside Drive In - Idaho Chef Lou's World Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho