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Hello friends! Today I'm thinking about sunshine and places to enjoy it, and that led me to thinking about rooftops. In the past few years we've gotten some new rooftops across the valley recently and we are getting a brand new rooftop bar this weekend - yeah! You can listen to me talk about a few rooftops in today's podcast episode.

Here's alllll the rooftops you can enjoy in the Boise area this summer:

Hap Hap Lounge

• Location: 722 W Broad Street, Floor 2, Downtown Boise (above Treefort Music Hall)
• Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, hours tbd
• Best for: Happy hour, late nights, friend hangs, all seasons
• More info: treefortmusichall.com/hap-hap​

Hap Hap is a *brand new* rooftop lounge in downtown Boise. It’s opening this Saturday, June 24! Hap Hap is above Treefort Music Hall and in true Treefort fashion, it’s got a vibe. Wes Anderson Afterparty is one way to put it. The indoor/outdoor space is full of nooks and crannies and little hidden gems. I'll give you two hints: there’s a cool table and look closely at the mural.

Hap Hap has a variety of seating with lots of vintage furniture, comfy chairs set up living room-style, different types of table seating, and bar top seating. Of course, music is a main focus here. Hap Hap will have DJs and its got a beautiful handmade vinyl booth.

Out on the patio, you can enjoy the fresh air without being in full sun the entire time, making it a great spot to be in the heat of the summer. The drink menu is filled with local beers and wines as well as a bunch of music-inspired cocktails.

Hap Hap is opening this Saturday, June 24 at 4pm. Here's a lil sneak peek. Hap Hap is a 21+ space.

Wepa Cafe

• Location: 175 E 35th St, Garden City
• Hours: Mon closed; Tue-Wed 11:30am-8pm; Th 11:30-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 11:30am-8pm
• Best for: Exploring Garden City, lunch meetings, entertaining visitors
• More info: wepaprcuisine.com​

Wepa entered the food scene in 2022 and it’s the only Puerto Rican restaurant in the valley. The menu is filled with authentic Puerto Rican fare and it's soo good. They have weekly specials for lunch and dinner, and they serve local beer, wine, and canned cocktails. The seasonal rooftop overlooks the little neighborhood below. Seating is first come, first served up here, and max party size up there is 8 people. It’s the only rooftop in Garden City!

The James

• Location: 1030 S Broadway Ave, Boise
• Hours: Mon-Tue 11am–9 pm, Wed-Th 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm
• Best for: Date night, friend hangs, summer sunsets
• More info: thejamesboise.com​

The James is a newish cocktail bar and restaurant near Boise State. It has a big beautiful rooftop that seats 150, plus they have open air seating in the restaurant space. It has plenty of tables and still has an intimate vibe, making it a great place for date night, friend hangs, or taking your family when they visit. The menu is made for sharing, too!

Tavern at Bown Crossing

• Location: 3111 S Bown Way, Boise
• Hours: Mon closed; Tue-Sat 11am-9pm; Sunday 9:30am-9pm
• Best for: Weekend brunch, bikeable
• More info: tavernatbown.com​

The Tavern at Bown has two patios, one of which is a rooftop! But it’s only open on the weekends right now – idk why. The food here is pretty good. It's got apps, soup & salad, seafood, sushi, steak, sandwiches, burgers... lots of choices. They also have a great happy hour from 4-6pm on weekdays. I love happy hour with food and drink specials, and the Tavern offers $5 sushi rolls, $6 beer, wine & cocktails, $5 chimichurri fries, $6 pot roast nachos and more. Also the parking lot in back is quite small, so ride your bike down the Greenbelt or be prepared to find street parking.

Luna Bar at Barbacoa

• Location: 276 Bobwhite Court, Boise
• Hours: Thursday - Sunday 4pm-close
• Best for: Happy hour, rooftop partying
• More info: barbacoa-boise.com​

If you’ve been to Coa, you know the vibe. It’s an eccentric, upscale restaurant and bar with amazing views – and it only gets better on the rooftop bar, known as Luna Bar. Open seasonally, Luna Bar has buy one, get one happy hour drinks from 4-6pm and a live DJ from 4-7pm. Sometimes they have a late night DJ and happy hour as well. Coa is known for its made-at-your-table guacamole, calamari, flatbread pizzas, and over-the-top entrees, like the Hot Rock.

Reef

• Location: 105 S 6th St, Boise
• Hours: Sun-Th 3-9pm; Fri-Sat 3-11pm
• Best for: Happy hour, rooftop party
• More info: thereefidaho.com​

Reef is an island themed restaurant, bar, and sometimes music venue, on 6th and Main in downtown Boise. The menu has an emphasis on Polynesian food and plenty of familiar pub fare, like coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, burgers, and the biggest plate of nachos in Boise. Reef is also known for its cocktails and party bowls, and happy hour is 3-6pm Monday-Saturday. In the summer they host DJs on the rooftop patio, which is decked out with tiki torches, umbrellas, and string lights.

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Boise Fry Co - Nampa

• Location: 224 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651
• Hours: Mon-Tue 11am-8pm, Th-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
• Best for: Quick meal, fries, rooftop in Nampa
• More info: boisefrycompany.com​

Boise Fry Co has a few locations, but its spot in Nampa has a sweet rooftop. As the name suggests, Boise Fry Co is all about the fries. There’s six different types of Idaho potatoes to choose from and some have a choice of cut, too. The options continue with burgers – beef, bison, turkey, vegan or mushroom. It's a good one for a quick dinner or a meal with the kids!

Crave Kitchen and Bar

• Location: 165 E Colchester Drive, Eagle
• Hours: Sun-Th 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
• Best for: Good food with a view, groups, celebrations, date night
• More info: cravekitchenbar.com​

Crave Kitchen & Bar in Eagle has rave reviews and for good reason. They make nearly everything from scratch in house! Check it out for brunch, lunch, dinner or apps and cocktails. The lovely rooftop patio is open Thurs-Sat at 5pm and for Sunday brunch. You can also rent the rooftop for events! Would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner or important bday.

Aaand a few more:

• ​Zee’s Rooftop - 250 S 5th Street, #900, Boise
• ​Hideaway Bar & Grill - 1510 S Celebration Ave, Meridian
• ​Tupelo Honey - 150 N 8th Street, #200, Boise. This isn't technically a rooftop but it's a second floor patio so it's gotta count somewhat, right?
• ​The Balcony - 150 N 8th Street, #226, Boise. Same deal here, I mean it's called the balcony how could I not include it? This is our gay bar in downtown Boise and hosts drag shows several times a week!
• Bonus: Sturman’s Wine & Cigars - 4204 W Chinden Boulevard, Garden City. This isn't actually a rooftop but the patio is so huge that I thought y'all needed to know.

Thanks for reading! Happy roof-topping :)

With love from Boise,

Marissa

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