Food & Drink

Restaurants, coffee, bars, openings, closures, local favorites, and where Boise eats.

Hana’s Scratch-Made Falafel and Baklava Are Worth Finding

Food & Drink/August 3, 2026

Hana’s Scratch-Made Falafel and Baklava Are Worth Finding

Food Land Market in Boise serves scratch-made Mediterranean food alongside an award-winning grocery market—and the owner reportedly loves introducing customers to the culture behind it.

Six Boise Eats That Caught a Food Traveler’s Eye on Her Idaho Swing

Food & Drink/July 28, 2026

Six Boise Eats That Caught a Food Traveler’s Eye on Her Idaho Swing

Instagrammer @lex.loves_ tagged six Boise spots in a recent food travel reel, from Guru Donuts to the Golden Wheel Drive-In.

Loving Lefse Trades the Food Truck Window for a Real Front Door

Food & Drink/July 26, 2026

Loving Lefse Trades the Food Truck Window for a Real Front Door

The beloved Boise food truck known for its Norwegian flatbread creations has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant location.

Three Days, Three Events: Latino Culture Takes Over the Treasure Valley This Weekend

Food & Drink/July 25, 2026

Three Days, Three Events: Latino Culture Takes Over the Treasure Valley This Weekend

A Nampa street market, a Caldwell block party with lowriders, and a Latino Festival day at the Canyon County Fair fill the weekend of July 24–26.

Celiac Diners Wanted: Where Do You Actually Eat Out in the Treasure Valley?

Food & Drink/July 22, 2026

Celiac Diners Wanted: Where Do You Actually Eat Out in the Treasure Valley?

TikTok creator @itslifewithbeth is crowdsourcing safe dining picks for celiac diners across Boise and the Treasure Valley.

From Percy’s Burger to Frosted Flower’s Cake: Seven Boise Bites Worth Tracking Down

Food & Drink/July 20, 2026

From Percy’s Burger to Frosted Flower’s Cake: Seven Boise Bites Worth Tracking Down

Local food creator @bored_in_boise rounds up seven recent Boise meals worth ordering, hitting spots from Luciano’s to Just Chicken.

Aubergine Kitchen Is Winning Over Boise’s Gluten-Free Crowd

Food & Drink/July 16, 2026

Aubergine Kitchen Is Winning Over Boise’s Gluten-Free Crowd

Local food creator Tay Lew gives Aubergine Kitchen high marks for gluten-free and dairy-free options made with fresh ingredients.

Andrade’s Birria Tacos Keep Winning Boise Over, One Order at a Time

Food & Drink/July 16, 2026

Andrade’s Birria Tacos Keep Winning Boise Over, One Order at a Time

A three-time ’Best Mexican Food in Boise’ winner on Overland Road is getting fresh attention from a local food creator who says the birria tacos alone are worth the trip.

Eight Boise Spots Doing Breakfast Sandwiches Right, Per a Local Food Guide

Food & Drink/July 13, 2026

Eight Boise Spots Doing Breakfast Sandwiches Right, Per a Local Food Guide

Boise-based creator @mckenzieinmotion rounds up seven local spots serving standout breakfast sandwiches, from Good Times Bagels to Oddbox Breakfast Project.

Eight Scoops Around Boise That Actually Deserve the Summer Hype

Food & Drink/July 6, 2026

Eight Scoops Around Boise That Actually Deserve the Summer Hype

motion rounded up eight local ice cream spots worth tracking down this summer, from a Northend trolley to a Greenbelt-side creamery.

Sidequest’s Cacio e Pepe and Steak Frites Are Already Earning Repeat Customers

Food & Drink/July 2, 2026

Sidequest’s Cacio e Pepe and Steak Frites Are Already Earning Repeat Customers

A first-time visit to Sidequest, the Wylder Group’s newest Boise restaurant, left one diner ready to book a return trip before the check arrived.

Twelve Seats, One Menu, No Repeats: Hemlock’s Chef Tasting Is Earned

Food & Drink/June 22, 2026

Twelve Seats, One Menu, No Repeats: Hemlock’s Chef Tasting Is Earned

A recent first-timer describes Hemlock’s 12-seat chef-led tasting dinner as some of the best food she’s had in the Treasure Valley.

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