Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse
6002 W Fairview AveSushi is fabulous - they've been around forever
A landmark pizza place in Boise. Don't miss it. The prior owner of Amber House has a dedicated booth!
12 locals recommend
Flying Pie Pizzaria- Fairview
6508 W Fairview AveA landmark pizza place in Boise. Don't miss it. The prior owner of Amber House has a dedicated booth!
Don't miss this place for cinnamon rolls, biscotti, breads galore, lunch or breakfast and coffee. Blocks away - and a great way to start your day.
Great Harvest Bread Co. Boise
5608 W Fairview AveDon't miss this place for cinnamon rolls, biscotti, breads galore, lunch or breakfast and coffee. Blocks away - and a great way to start your day.
Starbucks
1797 W State StIt's Starbucks!
Original Pancake House
5900 W Fairview AveBreakfast
Great Italian Food on the Bench if you don't want to head downtown. Reservations for parties of 8+ or call and get on the list 30 minutes before you want to eat.
41 locals recommend
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StGreat Italian Food on the Bench if you don't want to head downtown. Reservations for parties of 8+ or call and get on the list 30 minutes before you want to eat.
Grab a freshly made fresh ingredient pizza to take home and bake. (Add salad and cookie dough to complete your meal!)
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
6887 W Fairview AveGrab a freshly made fresh ingredient pizza to take home and bake. (Add salad and cookie dough to complete your meal!)
Golden Wok
3948 W Chinden BlvdGreat take-out or eat-in Chinese food. Fresh and flavorful.
Good menu - great drinks - same owners as Fork and Alavita. Check them out!
42 locals recommend
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main StGood menu - great drinks - same owners as Fork and Alavita. Check them out!
Awesome little breakfast bistro downtown. Worth the wait.
96 locals recommend
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdAwesome little breakfast bistro downtown. Worth the wait.
Chandlers
981 W Grove StExtraordinary. A can't miss!
Shopping
Idaho State Liquor Store
1734 W State StQuick trip down the hill to the liquor store. State run.
Mall includes Anchors - Macy's, Dillards, Kohl's, Penney's, Sears, and all the fun places.
71 locals recommend
Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StMall includes Anchors - Macy's, Dillards, Kohl's, Penney's, Sears, and all the fun places.
Superstore - groceries, pharmacy and everything else you might need.
17 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
8300 W Overland RdSuperstore - groceries, pharmacy and everything else you might need.
Essentials
Albertsons
1650 W State StGrocery and Sav-on pharmacy. You need it - they'll have it.
Everything Else
Regional health care/hospital and emergency/trauma care just blocks away.
7 locals recommend
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N Curtis RdRegional health care/hospital and emergency/trauma care just blocks away.
Easy access to St. Luke's health care, too. Both downtown and Meridian locations are readily accessible.
13 locals recommend
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
190 E Bannock StEasy access to St. Luke's health care, too. Both downtown and Meridian locations are readily accessible.
Sightseeing
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StState Capitol Building in downtown Boise.
Check out the blue turf at Albertson Stadium or the stadium and maybe catch a game.
88 locals recommend
Boise State University
1910 W University DrCheck out the blue turf at Albertson Stadium or the stadium and maybe catch a game.
A tribute to our Basque friends on the Basque block downtown.
31 locals recommend
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StA tribute to our Basque friends on the Basque block downtown.
Arts & Culture
Skiing at Bogus Basin - 16 miles, 45 minutes - includes night skiing.
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdSkiing at Bogus Basin - 16 miles, 45 minutes - includes night skiing.
Restaurants, bars and entertainment- at the Riverside Hotel. Often offering live music. A favorite in Boise.
9 locals recommend
The Sapphire Room
2900 W Chinden BlvdRestaurants, bars and entertainment- at the Riverside Hotel. Often offering live music. A favorite in Boise.
Just off the Boise River and Greenbelt - whitewater park.
9 locals recommend
North Whitewater Park Boulevard
North Whitewater Park BoulevardJust off the Boise River and Greenbelt - whitewater park.
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrGrab some culture while you're here.
Morrison Center
2201 W Cesar Chavez LnEntertainment, concerts, shows...amazing facility on BSU campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StGreat Italian Food downtown
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StA favorite spot of ours!
Yen Ching Restaurant
305 N 9th StAnother Chinese food favorite of ours. Eat in or take home.
Fork
199 N 8th StAnother favorite...the list goes on!