A grilled cheese cubano. House-made chips. Friendly staff. Holy moly, how have I not been here…read morebefore? Let me just put it in simple terms. The sammich was awesome, with ham, and pickles, and mustard, and CHEESE! The chips have some sort of garlic seasoning on them, and I ate them all. I now love this place and I must make my return on a regular basis.

Updated 4.26.26: I was feeling cheesy and knew Meltz would fix that asap. When we walked in, it was…read morebusy on this Sunday. I got the classic American Ooze--you can't go wrong with 3 different melty cheeses. My roommate tried the Smazsh'terpiece, which we haven't seen there before. As Meltz describes it, it consists of: Sharp White Cheddar, American, Smashed Waygu & Angus Lace Burgers, Buttermilk Fried Onions, Caramelized Onions, Dill Pickles, and DEVIL'D Sauce. My classic grilled cheese was fantastic as usual. Super cheesy with a great cheese pull. The cheese pull is what it's all about (see video and pics). My roommate said the Smazsh'terpiece was really saucy and was like a cheesy burger. The staff working today were all really nice and chill, making Sunday a true funday!

A chain restaurant (national?). Friendly greeting and clean interior. Ordered two small sandwiches…read more- the cheesesteak and the Italian. Both were very good although the cheesesteak was quite messy. Would come back

Chain sandwich shop with clean interior, I got the Turkey Cole which had a sweet coleslaw, added…read morethe pepper relish which was a tasty add. Husband got the regular turkey and said it was a bit lacking. Per his report "a ton of bread, not much inside". At $14 for a half, might as well go for one of the local sandwich shops with better execution.

If you're visiting Coeur d'Alene for the first time, do yourself a favor and make a stop at…read moreBackpocket Bakery. One of our local friends picked us up from the airport and immediately took us there, and now I totally understand why. We tried three pizzas -- the cheese, the bumblebee, and the sausage & mushroom -- and every single one was incredible. The kale Caesar was honestly one of the best salads I've had in a long time. There were four of us eating, and we still walked away with leftovers. But the real star? The sourdough crust. I will genuinely be dreaming about that crust when I'm back home in California. Perfectly chewy, flavorful, and unlike any pizza crust I've had before. If you come to Coeur d'Alene, this spot is an absolute must-try.

My wife introduced me to Back Pocket Bakery, and I was really impressed! I tried one of their pizza…read moreslices today, and it was absolutely fantastic. My all-time favorite is the Walnut Coffee Cake--so delicious. Plus, the service was wonderful. I highly recommend it!

O.M.G. Bowls,…read morekitchen utensils, pots, pans... everything you could want. First of @ll, my girlfriend is an excellent cook -- trained by chefs throughout the U.S. as a result of her former boyfriend who went from restaurant to restaurant worldwide to help them improve their menus, food selection, methods of preparing and cooking the food and its presentation. She is an excellent cook, always taking cooking classes, watching videos, television cooking shows, etc, etc. If there's a kitchen utensil and/or machine, device, or gadget, she knows about it. We'd spent over an hour in the store -- but, unfortunately, whatever purchase we made would have to be carried back to Arizona in our airline luggage, or shipped home. As we were visiting someone, we were limited in time. As she went from table to table selecting things she couldn't live without, I was close by and made note about what she wanted or thought was very attractive. Having broken one of five of her favorite set of bowls, I was trying to redeem myself in replacing the full set. These bowls were among those she used for everyday use, so she really needed just four bowls. She couldn't make up her mind about which she wanted. I got the attention of one of the staff, who collected the set I thought was most attractive, and asked that they be hidden from sight so that I could surprise her, having the bowls shipped to us in Arizona. I told the staff that they needed to be carefully packed to avoid being cracked or broken by the gorillas that load USPS, UPS, and FedUp trucks... so the bowls were set right in front of the cash register where she saw them while paying for her gadgets she couldn't live without. No harm done. Hope she forgets about them by the time we return to Arizona. Earlier, I went to their pastry counter and tried to make up my mind what to get our group of four for breakfast or a snack. I couldn't make up my mind so I bought eight of three variety of scones, which traveled with us to western Washington. This is a great place for anyone who enjoys cooking -- or having beautiful things for their home, including every sort of dish, vase, pot, bowl, pitcher... you get the idea. There are multiple varieties of every item imaginable, something for everyone. Prices are what they are. Quality costs, especially when it comes to cookware and cutlery. Yanno? The prices, I believe, are reasonable, having purchased a few items for her recently. The staff are amazing, from the own to the smart young man who took my purchases and helped me get them to Arizona. Oh, by way: the scones were excellent. We're coming back in August and September. With a list.

I used to love this place. We had a group that met every Saturday for many years. We brought in…read morebusiness and were respectful. We shopped there and enjoyed our time together. Then a new owner came in. She told us that everything would be great. We were excited. Once there, felt sort of unwelcome but kept going anyway. We all sat at this little copper table with chairs and they brought us food and coffee. It was the norm and we were happy to have a circle table where we could all chat. We had a new lady join that week and she was told by the new owner that she doesn't want us at that table and to pass it on. It was to be for wine drinkers only. Well, why serve us there the whole time only to tell one person, not even the organizer about it. Owner sent a man over to us and we talked to him about it and we all brought up ideas and talked back and forth and thought it was ok at the end. The following week, a new gal came and didn't feel well. She asked the owner to tell the group she had come and that she wasn't feeling well. The owner asked who the group was and she started badmouthing us to the new girl! Another woman showed up and the new gal told her what happened and they both left. The group now meets elsewhere, but it is a shame that you treated a local group after the owner moves here from Spokane and wants to fit in, like garbage after meeting there for YEARS! Not only that, this establishment now closes early and doesn't stay open for farmers markets or anything local going on. It really is a sad deal that someone can come in and ruin a business that someone else worked so hard to build.

6.25.26: Love the Caruso's in Millwood and even though this location is closer and I frequent this…read moreshopping center more often--I just noticed this Caruso's tucked away in the back corner. It was our first time at this location and loved how big and spacious the inside dining area was. I've been hooked on their Mac & Cheese lately and went with that and my roommate, to no surprise, got the half Meatball Sub. My Mac & Cheese was brought over literally right out the oven! It was so hot, cheesy, and scrumptious. The breadstick was baked just right and perfect to scoop off the cheese sauce from the sides of the bowl. My roommate said the taste and consistency between the 2 stores was pretty spot on and enjoyed his sub. The ladies working were nice and friendly. I really like that they have sanitizing wipes available near the trash area. I know places get busy, so it's really nice to have the opportunity to wipe off a table if given the ability to do. Now that I know it's here, we'll definitely be back!

This was my second visit to Caruso's, with my first being 7 years prior. I was staying nearby and…read morejust wanted to walk over for dinner. There were three of us and they were not too busy when we arrived. You walk in and order at the counter. They give you a number to put on your table so they can bring your food out to you when it's ready. They give you your drinks at the counter when you pay. I opted to try one of the hard ciders they have on tap. It was Tieton Cider Works Blackberry Cider and it was very good. We ordered two specialty pizzas to share. We opted for the Smokehouse and the Vinny pizzas. I really liked the smokehouse BBQ sauce combined with the pineapple and chicken. The sweetness was very tasty. The Vinny had a good mix of meats with black olives. I preferred the smokehouse, but my dinner mates seemed to really like the meaty Vinny. I would likely stop in again when I'm in the area and looking for a casual environment with good drinks and tasty food.

The sourdough bread was REALLY good. The food was solid. My biggest issue with my Reuben was the…read morelack of meat, though the flavor was fine. The ingredients were fresh. The salad ingredients were also fresh. I wouldn't say it was a good value for my dollar, though. Kind of expensive for what you got. Service was friendly.

The bread was pretty good but not as sour as real San Francisco sourdough bread. The bad part was…read morethat they didn't have butter to put on the bread. You'd think if they were pushing bread they'd a least have butter. Otherwise the Chicken Enchilada Soup was very tasty and it has lots of ingredient's in it, just as advertised.

The owner of Cafe Carambola sets the bar for yielding intentional exceptional customer service, and…read morecare. As soon as my teammates and I walked in he warmly greeted and welcomed us, he then kindly walked us through the menu and daily specials. The restaurant offers a few tables to dine inside, it's brightly decorated with beautiful pictures and art. Everything was freshly prepared that day, and menu selections could all be prepared per dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc). Everything I ordered was delicious, the salad and vegetarian Carambola sandwich was excellent. The tea was tart, and refreshing with fresh fruit; it was perfect. Anytime you're in Coeur d'Alene and you're seeking a remarkable meal do yourself a favor by having lunch at Cafe Carambola you won't be disappointed; I highly recommend!

Wish I could give this amazing- family-owned- restaurant a 10 start review!…read more Great, fresh, high quality food. Extremely friendly owner and staff. We couldn't make a decision on what to order, and he sat next to us and explained the entire menu one item at a time! Try the watermelon ceviche, never had anything like it before!

Stopped by for a brunch time snack for the wife and I. With such a large menu I chose and surprised…read moreher with the Indian taco breakfast. They came out piping hot and crisp. Perfect amounts of everything and they tasted great. Will definitely be driving down this summer for more sampling of their menu

Oh my goodness! The chicken fried steak is hand breaded STEAK, freshly made to order. I'm a born &…read moreraised South Texan and I have eaten my fair share of amazing CFS! This steak was one of the best. The gravy wasn't as "milky" as I prefer but it was good, just different. The biscuit was A pan biscuit and cake with butter and homemade jam. I didn't get to eat much of it because hubby and adult son stole it! RUN, don't walk, to the Mad Moose!