Guidebook for West Boise and Downtown
Food Scene
Guido's Original New York Style Pizza
235 N 5th StBest pizza and close
Senor Fresh Mexican Eatery
12375 W Chinden BlvdQuick and close
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Eagle
155 E Riverside DrGreat food, close and by the river
The Griddle
404 E Parkcenter BlvdBella Aquila Restaurant
775 S Rivershore LnClose Italian food by the river
daVinci's
190 E State StGreat Italian food in Eagle
Fork
199 N 8th StHost's favorite restaurant in Boise! Farm to Table
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StFantastic Italian!
Best Italian luch cafe ever! Excellent food, great small cafe atmosphere! We take our family and friends here whe in town. A must stop.
13 locals recommend
Cucina Di Paolo
1504 S Vista AveBest Italian luch cafe ever! Excellent food, great small cafe atmosphere! We take our family and friends here whe in town. A must stop.
Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StAsiago's
1002 W Main StGreat Italian
Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StGood food and best "happy hour."
One of two best breakfast joints in town. Go early to avoid waits.
96 locals recommend
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdOne of two best breakfast joints in town. Go early to avoid waits.
The other of the two best breakfast spots in Boise! Host's favorite! Go early to avoid waits.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StThe other of the two best breakfast spots in Boise! Host's favorite! Go early to avoid waits.
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StGreat food and beer!
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StBest mixed drinks in town! They also have a great weekend brunch.
The Olympic Venue
1009 W Main StPowderhaus Brewing Company
9719 W Chinden Blvd20 minute walk from our place
County Line Brewing
9115 West Chinden Boulevard20 minute walk from our place
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StCrooked Fence Brewing Co.
5220 N Sawyer AveBella Brewing
4340 W Chinden BlvdHost's favorite local brewery.
Western Collective
111 W 33rd StBarbarian Brewing
114 W Chinden BlvdBoise Brewing
521 W Broad StSockeye Brewing
12542 W Fairview AveMad Swede Brewing
2772 S Cole RdEdge Brewing Company
525 Steelhead WayWhite Dog Brewing Co. - Boise
705 W Fulton StLost Grove Brewing
1026 S La Pointe StCloud 9 Brewery
1750 W State StClairvoyant Brewing Company
2800 W Idaho StMeriwether Cider Company
5242 W Chinden BlvdCoiled Wines
3408 W Chinden BlvdTelaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StCinder Wines
107 E 44th StSnake River Winery
20023 Hoskins RdSawtooth Winery & Tasting Room
19348 Lowell RdArts & Culture
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrOld Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdBoise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrWorld Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneParks & Nature
Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdIdaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdBoise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelt 25 miles of walking and biking paths by the river
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdKathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdHyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
5301 North Maple Grove RoadBird preserve with walking trails
Eagle Bike Park
Old Horseshoe Bend Roadmountain biking and hiking trails
Quinn's Pond
Shopping
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrThe Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky Lnoutdoor mall
Mixed Greens
213 N 9th Stfun and intersting gifts with local flare
Essentials
Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin Rdski resort less than an hour from here
TAMARACK RESORT
311 Village Drski resort 2 hours from here
Brundage Mountain Idaho Ski Resort
3890 Goose Lake Rdski resort 2.5 hours from here
The Springs
3742 ID-21hot springs
Gold Fork Hot Springs
1026 Gold Fork Rd