Cattlemen's is the breakfast place I have been searching for. Having moved to the Treasure Valley recently, I have wanted to find that "down home" spot where everyone knows each other and the food is straight out of Mom's kitchen. Cattlemen's is it. How so? I took my wife there a couple of weeks ago and, when we returned this week, the waitress told us we could sit anywhere and when she came over with coffee, she remembered that we sat at the same table the last time. Not only that but when she asked what we were doing that day and we told her she remembered what we had told her a week and a half earlier. : 0 And the food. Their biscuits are the best I have ever had at a restaurant. Not only are they massive but they are flaky and moist (not the dry hockey pucks you get at other places). And their gravy is flavorful and a perfect pairing. Unlike the pasty mess at other places that will remain nameless. the eggs are perfectly cooked, the sign of a great cook, and the variety is sure to please anyone in your group. If you want a breakfast place that is like being in mom's kitchen but better, you need to get to Cattlemen's. You won't regret it. read more

This is the quintessential local Idaho place, nestled between industrial buildings and attached to a livestock arena. From the no-frills motif, hilarious signs that blanket each wall and friendly service...there's so much to love. We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday morning for breakfast in a 1970s throwback booth with laminated wood. It was comfortable and comforting, such a nice way to start our visit. We had plenty of time to scour the menu, chock full of everything a breakfast yearning heart desires from homemade waffles, omelets, pancakes, biscuits with gravy...you name it. I ordered the Denver omelet, substituted the ham for sausage, with home fries and an English muffin. Hubby got two pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. Food came a lot quicker than expected; it was a nice surprise considering how busy it was. The omelet had the most sausage I've ever seen in an omelet...no skimping here! It was loaded with onions, cheese, and green peppers as well. Everything was cooked well, though a tad under seasoned. A quick fix was adding extra pepper, ketchup and an occasional dab of Cholula. The English muffin was toasted to perfection with the right amount of butter. Delicious. My husband loved his pancakes...huge, with crispy edges and soft, fluffy middles. Honestly, some of the best pancakes I've had in the valley since I've been here. Served with warm syrup too...yes please!!!! Service was extremely friendly and prompt. Excellent visit! read more

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After trying just about every breakfast spot around--Sunrise (good), Mr. V's, Griddle, Broken Yoke, Golden Corral (good for the price), Black Bear Diner (good), Big Bad Breakfast (great for kids), Covey Café, and even Denny's--we can confidently say Cattlemen's Café stands above the rest. If you're looking for the best combination of friendly service, great prices, and outstanding food, this place truly cannot be beat. My wife and I are officially hooked, and it has become our go-to breakfast spot. Staff and Service? From our very first visit, we knew this place was special. The owner was right there working alongside the staff, which says a lot. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. You can feel that family-style pride the moment you walk in. The food? Consistently delicious, hearty, and exactly what you hope for when you sit down to a great meal. Add in the fun, down-to-earth signs on the walls that give you something to smile about while you eat, and the whole experience just feels right. Honestly, our only concern is that too many people will discover this hidden gem, and it'll be harder to get a seat! But great places deserve recognition, and Cattlemen's Café has earned it. Highly recommended--just save us a table . read more

The atmosphere is amazing! The plaques hung around the restaurant and the pins on the wait staff uniforms along with their very friendly demeanor make this place very special! The breakfast was delicious and their biscuit size would feed a family of four. It's hard to find a restaurant that hits every mark and this one does! Don't let the nature smell outside the door control your dining day. This place is the bomb! read more

Best food i have had in a long time you will not leave hungry and the wait staff is awesome.

Good food and good service. Big portions - I e eaten there a few times and each time it's been good.

I've been coming here for almost a decade now, I've never had an order wrong, never left unsatisfied, and always felt welcome. Food is no-thrills, American breakfast/diner and the staff are friendly to a degree that is rare to see anymore. read more

Service and Food were great! Atmosphere was loud and tables were extremely close to each other. read more

It was a fun place for breakfast. Good service, descent food. Pie was great! We will return read more

The food and service were excellent! The ambiance is lovely old school cafe!! It was Veterans Day last year and a man paid for our breakfast anonymously when he heard my husband was a Air Force veteran.! read more

Food and atmosphere was so wonderful. Felt like I was in a Hallmark movie eating at a cozy Café. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Cattlemen's Cafe - Food with a show - Cafes Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Service was very good, but the food was not great. Nothing about the food was spectacular it's just run of the mill cafe food, kind of expected more. Not bad but not great. read more

Cattlemen's Cafe - Ranch chicken wrap - Cafes Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Amazing staff good was good, but I had a little higher expectations. Large portions but gravy for the biscuits and was a bit flavorless.

Today the meat that they used to was VERY greasy and smelled off. I couldn't eat it. But they also didn't offer a break on the cost. I won't get the ground beef here any more. So I ordered something else because I was still hungry. Beware that when they offer you butter, it's very low quality margarine. Overall it was a terrible experience. But you do get to watch horses walk by, so that's a positive. read more

Underrated breakfast eatery! Don't let the outside scare you. It's in an inconspicuous location, sharing a lot with a livestock action. Inside there's not a lot of frills. It's a tight space and has got the feel of an old diner. Staff is super friendly and all the guests seem to know each other and the staff. It feels like walking into the family you never knew you were missing! Wonderful food for great prices! My only gripe is that I didn't discover this place sooner! This will be a regular breakfast place for me! read more

I have been here once before with my wife. I went there with a buddy of mine after working in a project. Both of us ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs. He ordered pancakes and I ordered toast. It was so fresh and tasty. The eggs were fresh, the sausage patty's were great. The hash browns were crisp but not burned. I didn't even take photo's of the food, because it was so good and we were too busy eating. Our waitress was Codi, and she was so nice and outstanding. It is worth trying this restaurant if you are in Caldwell. read more

would recommend, low-key food was gas, fairly cheap, and waiters were bad, but I could get over it.

Food was good. Service was fantastic! Setting was old school cafe. You cannot replicate the feeling this place gives you. It'll put a smile on your face . You have to go try it out! read more

Great food and you can relax and enjoy it! It's a "country " place where you do t feel like you have to rush !

Loved the service and the food ! Everyone was so friendly and home made pie how can you go wrong

Decent. Was clean and cheery. Prob won't go there again. People were really friendly. My biscuits and gravy was just ho hum.

We just happened to look this cafe up on yelp looking for hometown comfort food. I had the BLT, bacon was super good. Then we ordered their in house homemade three berry pie! So so good the crust was really flaky and the best part you could taste the berries not sugar. Would go back just to have pie not fancy just a nice little place for lunch with sweet waitresses. Bonus the cattle auction was happening loved seeing all the hard working ranchers! read more

Cattlemen's Cafe - a piece of cake with whipped cream and blueberry sauce - Cafes Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Food was very good! Our friends joined us in our ongoing quest for an excellent hamburger. And we were successful! Each one of our group of five were very pleased with our meals. The homemade tomato soup was delicious. One of us had French toast with bacon. Very tasty. Our only negatives were the syrup is not true maple syrup and the restaurant is pretty noisy. Wait staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back! read more

Very friendly people and staff! Always kind and considerate while providing an enjoyable atmosphere for friends and family. I continue coming back for the great food, friendly staff, and amazing environment. Highly recommend and I'll keep bringing my family back as long as we can. read more

Like the authentic cafe experience. Great food, great people. Same place as the livestock auction.

Very down home cafe atmosphere with some of the friendliest service you will find in Idaho! We have only been there for breakfast, and it has become one of our favorite Saturday morning places. Don't expect fancy, and if you don't like a country feel (or smell - it's attached to the auction house), this is not your place. read more

I've been wanting to try this place. They close at 2 pm, and I happened to be in Caldwell early enough to go. I had a Special. It was 2 scrambled eggs with mushrooms and fresh tomatoes on a homemade biscuit covered with sausage gravy. Fresh fruit substituted for hashbrowns. It was different but tasted good. Good portions. They were pretty busy. Seems to be a happy place. It is at a cattle auction house, so when you use the restroom, the hallway smells like cows and, therefore, cow manure. It doesn't affect the restaurant that I noticed. I didn't smell it there at all. I'd try it again. It looked like several regulars came and went. Waitresses were very prompt and helpful as I accidentally dropped my silverware on the floor. read more

Great food! Very Friendly staff. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Our coffee never went empty.

This is our very favorite place ever!! We love the people and the ambiance. The food is really good too.

Real regular. I liked it. Don't expect culinary master pieces. Just plan on eggs, sausage or bacon and hash browns down how you ask for them and coffee. It's a great place. read more

Love love these ladies!! Great friendly atmosphere!!! Good is very yummy. There white gravy is amazing Thank you for always making me laugh and feel so welcome read more

If you want the stereotypical small town diner experience this is the place! A very friendly staff will serve you. To me, it looks like they are all enjoying their jobs. I mean, when your waitress comes to your table wearing "Not Today Heifer" earrings who can resist smiling? Attention to detail here is on the menu as well as prompt food made to order. They serve breakfast and lunches until 2:00 PM but have some entrees labeled "dinner". I had the chicken fried steak breakfast and while not the best CFS I've tasted, the plate overall was delicious with two eggs, hash browns and choice of bread (or pancakes). I only wish I had room to try the tempting pies on the dessert menu. My good friend ordered a chicken nugget salad which he thoroughly enjoyed. The place gets a little loud during busy times but that's just the diner experience right? Come solo if you like; there is a high counter with stools to dine comfortably. Next time I will try one of their legendary half pound burgers (and not eat another meal until the next day!). read more

Best Breakfast in the Valley! We were in the Caldwell area and decided to check this place out. Heard it was a great place to eat and it certainly is! Food, service was friendly. We'll definitely be recommending this place to our friends. read more

Cattlemen's Cafe serves a delicious French toast with crispy bacon, creating a perfect breakfast combination that is both savory and sweet.

Absolutely wonderful, local business. The wait staff is very polite, the food is always delicious and the prices are great. We always go here for breakfast as a little date and I'm never unhappy with my meal. It's small and feels like grandma kitchen. It's right off the freeway if you need a place to eat while traveling! read more

Love the food , love the service it's my Go To Spot in the Treasure Valley, then to the Auction!!!

We are in Caldwell, Idaho due to the unexpected passing of my dad. My husband and I went here for breakfast. Our breakfast was hot and delicious. Our server was on top of her game and very friendly. Pricing was very good too read more

Great food! The service is good. Good home cooking! The waitstaff are real people! They know you by heart! Love that place

Walking in I felt like I was going back in time to when things were great. Staff was super friendly! The breakfast food is very traditional which I loved. If you're looking for a chai tea latte with avocado toast, this isn't the place for you read more

Can't believe it took us decades of visiting this area to find the Cattleman's Cafe. Part of the livestock auction house, this is a popping breakfast joint. The staff are cheerful and the breakfasts come quickly. The sausage Pattie's were marvelous and the biscuits and gravy, very tasty. No pics, but empty plates! read more