Bri & Guillermos guide to the bench!
Food scene
Best coffee on the bench choose your espresso bean (3 kinds available to smell), plus great bike accessories and workspaces you can even get your bike repaired.
8 locals recommend
Bikes and Beans
1350 S Vista AveBest coffee on the bench choose your espresso bean (3 kinds available to smell), plus great bike accessories and workspaces you can even get your bike repaired.
You most definitely can't miss this pizza joint within short walking distance (a hop skill and jump away). They have a great pizza + carafe of wine deal $30!
15 locals recommend
Red Bench Pizza Vista
1204 S Vista AveYou most definitely can't miss this pizza joint within short walking distance (a hop skill and jump away). They have a great pizza + carafe of wine deal $30!
Amazing baked goods from a local bakery highly recommend the Gruyere & Thyme croissant and Bacon Cheddar twist. Pro tip get there early!
Gastons Bakery
3651 W Overland RdAmazing baked goods from a local bakery highly recommend the Gruyere & Thyme croissant and Bacon Cheddar twist. Pro tip get there early!
Our favorite colorful and eclectic dive bar in Boise. Great prices, decent food and pool tables.
6 locals recommend
Jumpin Janet's
572 S Vista AveOur favorite colorful and eclectic dive bar in Boise. Great prices, decent food and pool tables.
A great outdoor location for ice cream, lawn games, beer, and infused ice cream. Something for everyone.
32 locals recommend
The STIL
786 W Broad StA great outdoor location for ice cream, lawn games, beer, and infused ice cream. Something for everyone.
Sightseeing
Go take some photos and enjoy walking in the beautiful grounds at the train depot! Great view of downtown Boise.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceGo take some photos and enjoy walking in the beautiful grounds at the train depot! Great view of downtown Boise.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Boise is pronounced "Boy-see" not "Boy-zee"
If you pronounce it "Boy-zee" you'll stick out as a tourist and people will often correct you