Boise and the surrounding metro area have an excellent assortment of fun and kid-friendly restaurants. When you’ve got little ones, from newborns to rambunctious tweens, it’s helpful to know which restaurants either welcome or have created a space meant to make kids feel welcomed. Our slice of Idaho consistently makes lists for being one of the best places to raise a family, which is possible with the yummy kids menus and atmosphere of these Treasure Valley restaurants.
The restaurants, cafe’s and drive-ins listed below are a combination of both well-loved locally owned establishments, and delicious chain restaurants. They each have designed their carefully considered kid’s menus to suit even the pickiest of eaters.
Breakfast - Brunch
The most important meal of the day! Breakfast or brunch is a Boise favorite, and taking your kids along for the outing makes it twice as fun.
- Joe Momma’s Breakfast Eatery
- Elmers
- The Original Pancake House
- The Griddle
- Moon’s Kitchen Cafe
- Waffle Me Up
- IHOP
- Dennys
Sit Down
These restaurants are where you come to celebrate—birthdays, accomplishments, holidays, and more. Grab a table or a booth and relish in a menu with something for everyone.
- Brixx Craft House
- Eddie’s Restaurant
- Cafe Ole
- Olive Garden
- Black Bear Diner
- Tupelo Honey
- Old Chicago
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar
- Goodwood Barbecue
- Red Robin
- Eureka!
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Romio’s Greek & Italian Restaurant
- Big Juds
- Boise Fry Company
- Fork
- Sids Garage
- The Wylder
- The Tortilla Factory Mexican Grill
- EDGE Brewing Co.
- Kahootz Steak & Alehouse
- Bardenay
- Bodacious Pig Barbecue
- The Front Door
- Tin Roof Tacos
- Luciano’s
- Basque Market
- Flatbread Pizza
- Wild Root Cafe and Market
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Flying Pie Pizzaria
- Jaker’s Bar and Grill
- Bittercreek Alehouse
- Hilltop Station
- TGI Fridays
- Blaze Pizza
- Noodles & Company
- CK Hawaiian BBQ
- Lucky 13
- Smoky Mountain Pizza
- The Ram
- 13th St. Pub
- Westside Pizza
- Hyde Park Pub and Grill
Cafe - Sweet Treats
The sweeter things in life shared with the little ones you love the most are found at these Boise cafes and shops.
- Big City Coffee
- Flying M
- Java
- Moxie Java
- Reed’s Dairy
- Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy Store
- Guru Donuts
- The STIL
- Delsa’s
- Stella’s Ice Cream
Drive-Thru
Lastly, when you need a bite on the go —, because with kids comes busy schedules. These are some kid-approved drive-thrus.
- Neighbor Tim’s BBQ & Catering
- Bad Boys Burgers
- Hawkins Pac-Out
- Westside Drive-In
- Fanci Freez
As Boise consistently makes lists of top places to raise a family and live in the United States, such as this article from the U.S. News & World Report, it’s delightful to see so many establishments make their spaces inviting for our community's children. If you have an additional kid-friendly restaurant in the Boise metro area that your kids love to visit, drop us a name at iloveboise@totallyboise.com.