21 Essential
Boise Eats

Your go-to guide for the best eats in Boise, Idaho

New York has it's bagels. Chicago has it's deep dish pizza. Cincinnati has it's chili. And Boise has... options.

While it may not have an established cuisine, Boise's food scene is in the midst of a tasty transformation. With new cafes, cute coffee shops, excellent eateries, and more patios popping up around the valley, it's a fun time to be hungry in Boise.

This list contains 21 bucket-list-worthy restaurants, drive-ins, and bars in the Boise area – all curated by the boise locals behind From Boise. You can reference this list on the days you want to try something new, need a fun place to go when you have guests in town, or when no one can decide what they want to eat.

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Enjoy!