Service was great. Hashbrowns were awesome. Not so good biscuits and gravy. I would order something else next time. read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Biscuits and gravy breakfast, no eggs Xtra hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Elmer's Restaurant is a long standing tradition in the northwest. They have been around for over fifty years and continue to feed both the residents of the northwest and hungry travelers much like myself. I guess that the restaurant started out in Portland, Oregon by Walt and Dorothy Elmer and was initially known for Walt's buttermilk pancakes and started franchising in 1966. Since I prefer a savory breakfast over a sweet breakfast, I opted for a Denver omelet with Tillamook cheddar cheese. As I have said, I am not too into sweet breakfasts, but my client had a German pancake and it looked pretty impressive. I had never even heard of a German pancake,much less seen one. It looked good. My Denver omelet was good and a great way to start the day. Elmer's uses a lot of products from the northwest, so you do get a true taste of the northwest. I would definitely recommend this establishment for a breakfast spot. I give it an overall four () stars and suggest you check it out. read more

Delicious breakfast foods fit for a farmer or a family. Very big portions of fresh and delicious eggs, taters and toast (biscuits!) the wait staff are fast, efficient and friendly! The kitchen is very quick too, so you won't be googlin' on your phone for very long before your giant omelet is served. Ambiance is pretty standard diner vibe. This location is currently open only for breakfast and lunch until 2:30 pm as of 3/14/23. read more

We didn't even know this was a chain. It feels like it's family owned. The food and service were great. Note, this was our first time at an Elmer's. We split our dish and figured we'd get an extra plate, but the staff plated each portion separately which was still a BUNCH of food. The place was clean, only the bathrooms were weirdly set up and kind of dingy. Our server was attentive and the food and prices were good. We'd definitely try another Elmer's if we come across one in our travels. read more

Came for lunch on a Friday, and I was itching for a salad. Here I found the perfect Dungeness Crab BLT salad!!! I got their house Champagne Vinegarette dressing on the side, and both were absolutely FABULOUS!! Yes, I'm raving over a salad. My husband got the Reuben, and it too was over the top!! Too bad I only got one bite. We returned two days later and split the salad. The waittress remembered us, and had the same salad made into two plates. There were so many items on this menu that it was hard not to eat there every meal! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Dungeness BLT Salad - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was a fan until today. Unfortunately, Google indicates that there is curb side pickup. Uber Eats did not have anything available and neither did Door Dash. So, I called Elmer's to see if they did do orders to go and they said that they do not. The only way to eat anything from Elmer's is to go there. read more

Food and atmosphere was what I was looking for in a diner experience. We did wait quite a while on a weekend morning, but it was a good meal overall. read more

Haven't been here for 30 years. Much better than I remembered. Tae is an absolute delight of a server. We'll be back.

We used to go the Elmer's in Pocatello, so we thought we would try it while visiting Boise. It's good but nothing special. Partner had blueberry pancakes. Good, but not amazing. Thick-cut bacon was amazing. I had a Denver omelette with Tillamook cheese. Very cheesy, but low veggie & meat density. A little bland; salt and pepper helped. The biscuit was fluffy, but whipped butter was cold and hard, so the biscuit suffered some internal injuries. Jelly packets were special request only; they don't have the racks at each table. They don't have Coke Zero. Waitress was efficient and polite, but not really friendly. Probably won't go back - not because it was bad, but there are better alternatives. read more

New in town... and didn't know where to go. This place hits the ! What a fantastic place! The food was absolutely amazing as was the service. You've got to try the German pancake. It's a unique crepe with lemon, powdered sugar and butter. (You can get it with fruit, but trust me, not necessary!) Ask for Rosemary! She is one of the best waitresses I've ever had the privilege to encounter. They were on point with face masks, cleaning menu's and over all COVID-19 protection if you are fearful of that. Great place! I highly recommend. read more

Elmer's Kitchen - German pancake - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Nice, clean and spacious restaurant. No wait on a Sunday around 9am. Crabacado (omelette with real crab and bacon) was really good. Not oily or fatty tasing even with the cheese and bacon. Potato cakes was really good too. Nice flavor and the chives was a nice touch. Great service! read more

Inside out: this place is pretty easy to get to and there is an ample amount of parking. They do require masks and do a decent job of social distancing. The inside has nice decor, for a grandma's house kind of feel. Food: Im not really a coffee snob and I don't know if it was just that day but the coffee was not great. The rest of my family said it was alright but I must've gotten the burnt bottom of the pot. Family didn't comment on the food either way and they tend to on breakfast. I was just looking for something little but did not find anything that appealed to me. I can't blame them for not having bagels as I imagine that they don't keep. A smaller appetite menu might be nice at a decent price. Service: Service was fine Overall: looking at the menu I did not see a lot of reasons I would come back, but it could just not be my style. My family goes there on and off, I've just never been really impressed. It's not a bad experience it's not a good experience, it's just a place to eat. read more

If you want a good quick breakfast, this is your place. Came in on a Sunday morning. The place was packed and quite a few people waiting - we were seated in 10mins or less (table of 2). Our waitress was super prompt. We both got coffees and man were they tasty - also they have all the flavored creamers. Food came out very quick, was cooked well and tasted even better! For two coffees, two meals and tip I think the total was around $35. Would definitely have breakfast here again! ** no photos - we ate and then realized we didn't grab a photo read more

I really do like the food at Elmers. They have an extensive menu, something for everyone, I suppose! The staff is friendly and quick to bring what you need. I have been several times and will continue to stop by for some of the better breakfasts in the Treasure Valley. Bon appetite! read more

We have been saying that we would try This restaurant out for quite some time, and I'm actually disappointed that it took us so long to do so. The atmosphere is kind of regular, local food vibe. The service was great, super friendly and attentive. Food is so much yum. No complaints. Will definitely be back. read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Country fried steak time :) - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Best service!! And delicious food! We ordered the German pancake and the Country Fried Steak and Eggs. Both were so yummy and we were stuffed! There was also a cute little fireplace we were seated near! The REAL reason I'm going out of my way to leave a review was what I saw happen while I was there. Our server, Jordie, was an absolute angel to everyone! There was a shaky, older gentleman sitting alone at a table near us and she was very attentive to him (noticing he needed help squeezing the ketchup bottle, helping him wipe he glasses and nose off when he got some food on them, etc.). Another server also noticed that he wasn't drinking his water and brought a cup with a bendy straw in it so he wouldn't have to lift it off the table and to his mouth. We're visiting from out of town and this place sure made Boise look GOOD! We are so glad we happened upon Elmers Kitchen and it honestly set the tone for kindness for the rest of our day! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - German Pancake! Comes with whipped butter and lemon - I also asked for syrup! - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This review is based on the visit, food, and not because they didnt have To Go or Doordash, Uber Eats, etc. But definitely a place to go for breakfast and definitely in my opinion, better than IHOP. Man, I wish they would have this establishment in Vegas. One word...GERMAN PANCAKE!!! When you try this, you may automatically think "hmmm, this is like a giant crepe, I get it. While some may believe that, I think it's more to it than just a flat cooked batter with melted butter and lemon to "zest" on top of it. I ate this with 2 over easy eggs and their traditional sausages faster than I wanted to. But it still didnt make me feel full and bloated like how 4 pancakes would do. And I am absolutely fine with that. Haha. The important thing is that I left there happy and not to the point where I couldn't walk. When visiting Boise, be sure to stop by here for breakfast. Their staff is friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have about their food. I cant wait to return! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - GERMAN PANCAKE!! WOW! - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Elmer's is what Shoney's Big Boy wants to be when he grows up. It was recommended to me, as a visitor to Boise, Idaho, as THE breakfast place (open 6:30AM to 2:30 PM) to eat at. I was not disappointed, as my steak and eggs, plus buttermilk biscuit and Northwest Hash Browns were very, very good. The loaded hash browns alone were enough to put you into a happy food coma, plus the orange juice was excellent. Additionally, Adele my waitress was very attentive and polite, even while working multiple tables. Definitely worth a visit if you are ever in Boise. read more

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Elmer's has been a go-to breakfast spot for me for the last 7 or so years. I went to BSU, and with it being so close to campus, went fairly often. I was reminded this past weekend with how good Elmer's truly is when a group of us went around 9:30 am. I got the German pancake (we call them "Dutch Babies" in my House). Gosh it was so good!! I'm still thinking about it. My husband got a skillet and said it was one of the best breakfasts he's had. My friend got the hash browns with "the works" - and they did not disappoint. Service was decent, and the wait wasn't long! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - German Pancake with lemon & butter - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We dropped In for breakfast on a Saturday and I am so glad we did. Waited about 5 minute for table. Which wasn't a big deal, just wish we weren't seated by the freezing from door. Got the veggie omelette. It has fresh mushroom, zucchini, cheese, onions, and spinach. Not frozen, fresh! The hashbrowns and biscuit made me so happy. The smothered it in hollandaise sauce. Yum! Couldn't eat it all. Way too much food. I have never eaten so many biscuits and potatoes as I did in the last 3 days. Idaho does them both right! The waitresses were helpful and quick. Great spot! read more

This restaurant continues to never disappoint. The Dutch Baby is a classic winner, every time!

Great breakfast place, awesome food and awesome servers. Came in here hungry and they had to carry us out in wheelchairs we were so well fed! You've got to have the German pancake. With a group of 6, we shared the pancake so everyone got a slice of heaven. Our table ordered two different omelets, a crepe and a skillet. All the dishes were excellent. And get the hash browns! You can really tell the potatoes came out of the ground just yesterday. Truly Elmer's make Idaho proud with their potato offerings. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised to find this gem in Boise. We had a great breakfast, the staff was very friendly, and it was clean. They have the cutest coffee mugs so we bought two read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Excellent food, even better service thanks to Angelina. She's a star. The breakfast portions are big and the food is hot and fresh. I'm so stuffed now. Like a whale needing a nap. If I were beached on an ocean environmentalists would try and shove me back into the sea. read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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A classic American breakfast joint. Good coffee, good eggs, good pancakes- everything you would expect from a diner breakfast is in full working order here. Went on a Saturday morning and it was busy but not packed, and the service was responsive. Great for old timers and youngins who want an old fashioned breakfast done well. read more

Nice cozy diner. Food was yum and our server Jordie was such a sweetheart. It was a packed house and she did not seem overwhelmed.

There are trendier spots, but I haven't found a place yet with better breakfast food than Elmer's. And it's really the food that counts, isn't it? Service has always been great, too. read more

I have been coming to Elmer's since I was a teenager (over 40 years). The restaurant is always exceptionally clean, the staff are friendly and professional, and the food is consistently of high quality. I highly recommend Elmer's for breakfast. read more

I came here bright and early on a weekday and had the place to myself for awhile. I was very pleased with the entire experience. The atmosphere inside is great- makes you feel right at home. And the food is fantastic as well. My omelet was perfectly cooked, and the smoked bacon, salsa, avocado, and cheese melded together perfectly! I was also pleasantly surprised by the biscuit, which was great! Sometimes at breakfast places the biscuit seems like an add-on or throw-in and it's not very good. That was not the case here- biscuit was big and tasted fantastic. Was a great way to start the day! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Usually I love this place but went there yesterday and our server seemed annoyed to have to serve us. Asked for an extra plate never got it. She never checked on us after she dropped off the food. The eggs Benedict was awful, cold stale bread with hard eggs. If I am paying $65 for breakfast for 3 two adults and a child, I definitely expect better food and service. read more

Lacked seasoning, bacon was delicious but hash browns need a lil flavor. Polite staff. read more

Elmer's Kitchen - My boyfriend - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This was a local staple and people told me that I couldn't miss it. But really, it wasn't anything special. The best part of the meal was the eggs which tasted fresh and were cooked to perfection. The country potatoes were undercooked and on the whole, everything was under seasoned. This is the kind of place you go to in order to have your sugar fix in the morning. read more

I LOVE ELMER'S!!!! We ate three times at Elmer's while visiting Portland. So sad we don't have one in Denver!! Everything is always fantastic, from food to service. Locally sourced and farm fresh food! Yum!! German pancakes are a must try!! read more

Elmer's Kitchen - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Best breakfast/diner spot in town. The service is wonderful and the food is delicious. Your standard eggs, pancake and coffee joint. I'm a regular and would prefer this place over any other trendy spots in downtown. Get there early on weekends as it gets busy read more

Great service and great food huge plate nice clean pleasant place to eat breakfast the pancake was so good blueberry of course!

Food is delicious and reasonable portions. Overpriced. Good selection of breakfast and lunch items. Great service! Excellent staff and fabulous manager. Try it! read more

It's going to be a wait, but worth it. Great breakfast menu, good service. Food prepped well, tasted great.

German pancakes combo excellent! Prompt cheerful servers in the midst of a holiday breakfast rush was incredible. Comfortable fireplace, booths and tables are accessible with free parking close by make for a warm friendly atmosphere. We love this Elmer's! read more

This was amazing. Super friendly staff, great food. We got a little bit of everything to share and try. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling through Boise, Idaho. read more

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We've been going to Elmer's for a long time but won't be returning after our last visit. Our breakfast came out too quickly, which seemed odd. The hashbrowns were not cooked properly, and the sausage links were cold, raw in the middle and tasted bad. My spouse's omelet had undercooked bacon in it and was missing cheese. Her hashbrowns were worse than mine. Eating undercooked food isn't good, so we barely touched our meals. When we didn't want our leftovers, the server just took our plates, gave us our bill (40 bucks!), and didn't seem to care much. It's sad to see a place we liked go downhill. We hope Elmer's can get back to how good it used to be. read more