Boise's morning food scene is one of the best things about living here, and Totally Boise is here to make sure you never waste a weekend on a mediocre meal. Download the Totally Boise app to find the best breakfast in Boise, discover new brunch spots, and stay on top of what's worth getting out of bed for.
Boise's Brunch Scene Is Seriously Underrated
For a mid-sized city, Boise punches way above its weight when it comes to brunch spots in Boise. You've got everything from classic diners that have been slinging pancakes since 1948 to upscale brasseries with creative cocktail programs and locally sourced menus. Whether you want a quick egg sandwich before a hike or a long, leisurely spread with bottomless mimosas, Boise has you covered.
Best Breakfast Spots in Boise
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
Goldy's is the gold standard for breakfast in Boise. This family-owned downtown staple has been serving made-to-order breakfast with local ingredients for over 20 years. The house-made hollandaise benedicts are the move, and the mimosa flights with flavors like guava, mango, and huckleberry make it easy to turn breakfast into an event. Expect a wait on weekends. It's worth it.
Moon's Kitchen Cafe
Moon's is a downtown diner with serious personality. The beignets with homemade honey butter are arguably the best in Idaho, and the Moon Baby, a cross between a pancake and a crepe served with raspberry compote, is the kind of dish people drive across town for. The eggs Benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes are equally good.
The Griddle
The Griddle has been perfecting homemade breakfast since 1948, and it shows. Dad's Hotcakes are a family recipe passed down through generations, and the French toast uses Aunt Penny's special batter. Multiple locations across the valley mean you're never far from a great stack of pancakes.
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
Tucked into the Hyde Park neighborhood in Boise's North End, Certified Kitchen uses a 52-year-old sourdough starter to make its legendary English muffin sandwiches. It's counter-service and fast, making it perfect before a hike up to Camel's Back Park right down the street.
BACON
The name says it all. John Berryhill cooks over 10 tons of bacon every year at this Boise institution, and the loaded BACON Bloody Mary has won awards. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., this is the spot for anyone who takes bacon seriously.
Best Brunch Spots in Boise
Red Feather Lounge
Red Feather is the move when you want brunch to feel like a real occasion. The brioche French toast is golden and custardy, the cocktail program is one of the most creative in the city, and the sunlit patio on 8th Street is one of the best places to spend a slow Sunday morning in Boise.
Fork
Fork's farm-to-table brunch menu leans hard into local ingredients, and it shows. The Chicken and Waffle Sliders strike the sweet-and-savory balance perfectly, and the Huevos Rancheros is a perennial local favorite. Build-your-own mimosas and a great downtown patio make this one easy to recommend.
Baraboo Supper Club
Weekend brunch at Baraboo is a full experience. The Saturday and Sunday brunch buffet runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes an omelet station, Croque Madame, eggs Benedict, bacon, mocktails, and cocktails. Make a reservation before you go.
Bardenay
Most people know Bardenay for its house-distilled spirits, but the weekend brunch menu is quietly excellent. The Hefeweizen Waffles and eggs Benedict pair perfectly with one of their signature cocktails, and the Basque Block location gives the whole meal a distinctly Boise feel.
Tupelo Honey
Tupelo Honey brings Southern comfort food to downtown Boise, and the brunch menu delivers. The buttermilk biscuits are impossibly good, and the fried chicken sandwich with house-made pickles and honey is the kind of thing you'll think about for days.
Best Coffee to Go With Your Morning in Boise
Neckar Coffee
Neckar is an artisanal coffee shop with a serious approach to sourcing and brewing. Clean, minimal space, exceptional espresso, and none of the pretension that sometimes comes with it.
Slow by Slow
Slow by Slow is a multi-roaster shop on 8th Street that rotates its coffee selection from the world's best craft roasters, so there's always something new to try. The baristas know their stuff and love talking about it, and the hand-carved walnut brew bar in their recently rebuilt space is worth seeing on its own.
Jitters by Jayne
Female-owned and opened by Lexi Jayne at just 20 years old, Jitters by Jayne is one of downtown Boise's most beloved coffee shops. The signature drinks are named after local Boise landmarks like the Julia Davis and the Hyde Park, and the coffee flights make it easy to try a few before committing to a favorite.
Hyde Perk
Tucked into the North End neighborhood on 13th Street, Hyde Perk is a cozy, family-owned coffee house inside a Victorian-era building. Pastries, breakfast, and great coffee make it the perfect stop before hitting the Foothills trails just up the road.
Tips for Brunch in Boise Without the Wait
The most popular breakfast restaurants in Boise fill up fast on weekends, especially between 9 a.m. and noon. A few things that help:
- Go early or go late. Arriving before 9 a.m. or after 1 p.m. significantly reduces wait times at spots like Goldy's and Red Feather.
- Make a reservation where you can. Baraboo Supper Club and Fork both take reservations, so use them.
- Weekdays are your friend. Most of these spots are open daily, and a Wednesday breakfast at Moon's hits different when you're not fighting a crowd.
- Check Totally Boise before you go. Hours and specials change, and the app keeps you current, so you're not showing up to a closed door.
Find Your Next Favorite Brunch Spot with Totally Boise
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