In today's environment it's really heartening to go to a local restaurant where they take cleanliness and the safety of their guests very seriously. In spite of the challenges- they continue to serve really good food. Even better, there's an amazing server @ Elmer's named Baylee. Smart, attentive, always moving- as good a staff member has we've experienced anywhere. We met Earl back when he was the GM during our 1st residency here about 14 years ago, and were pleased to see that he had become the owner upon our recent return to Pocatello. He's brought on some great people and has elevated the restaurant's overall quality to even higher standards than before. Really good food, good value, good atmosphere (and safe), and associates that excel in their roles- it all makes for a nice, comfortable meal away from home. Well done Elmer's read more

Good food, big portions, always busy in mornings, so beat the crowds and get there early

Food and service is delightful. The employees work there tails off. Every time I go there it's always super busy but they are able to keep up the quality. read more

The staff here was very friendly. The food here is great! There are many items on the menu and it was difficult to choose one because most looked very appealing. The prices are reasonable and the kids menu includes good options that should cover even picky children's tastes (speaking from experience). Most of us ordered breakfast-the Willamette omelette, breakfast burrito, and French toast with bacon and eggs-and each entree was delicious. We will definitely stop here again when we come up this way. read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

We happened upon Elmer's one Sunday morning. We are certainly glad we did. The breakfasts we ordered were spot on. The biscuits are to die for. The hash browns were cooked just right. The Denver inlet was cooked to perfection. They use farm fresh eggs and fresh vegetables. Our server was attentive and engaging. We will be back. read more

Delicious Sunday breakfast. Highly recommend to check out this place. Servers are friendly and nice and food is super delicious. We also got the French toast and it was yummy! read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Delicious Sunday breakfast. Highly recommend to check out this place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

Being an Idaho native, I have always loved Elmer's! So naturally, when my brother asked where we wanted to go for breakfast, this was our first choice! Famous for the German potato pancake, it's one of my husband's favorite breakfast items! I decided to try the chicken fried steak skillet with eggs and hashbrowns, while my brother went for french toast and eggs. The skillet was to die for and covered in tons of cheese - my philosophy, the more cheese, the better! While we sat around for a few hours catching up, I never felt rushed out and our coffee was consistently refilled. It's definitely a laid back place with killer homemade food. Elmer's has definitely become our go to breakfast diner during our visits to Idaho! read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak skillet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

We got here kinda late, I actually elected not to eat because I wasn't impressed with the cleanliness of the place, my husband did eat and he said "it was food". The other two people we were with had food and it didn't look like anything I would want to eat. But it did afford a nice quiet place to chat for a couple of minutes. read more

Most consistent breakfast place I've ever been to, every breakfast item has been delicious every time I've gone in, sweet or savory.

just now What is happening Elmer's? This has always been our go to place but today's food was horrible! We waited 45 minutes and had to ask where our order was and had to have it put in to go boxes. There were four cooks, why would it take that long and it be so bad.. I looked in the boxes before we left and was shocked by what I saw, the hashbrowns were half what you normally place in an order and the chicken fried looks half the size as well. The taste was horrible and leaves a bad taste, like old oil. We asked for gravy on the hashbrowns and there was only about a tablespoon, so no help there. The biscuits, which we were not given the option for toast as usual, were dry and unappetizing, my omelet has so much grease it is sitting in a pool of it! A table next to us expressed they had waited longer and there order was messed up too, having an allergy to onions, the ladies omelet had them in it after requesting they be removed. The service was horrible, especially after requesting to go containers, I cannot understand how it became the customers fault, as that is how it made me feel when the waitress who took my payment and had a rude attitude towards it. We are truly saddened to see another local great take a dive, as Papa Paul's did so many years ago! We only gave 2 stars out of respect for all the years we truly loved this place! Another classic gone down! read more

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Wonderful food. Wonderful service. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the people. Would come again. Aggie was our server snd she was efficient and adorable. read more

A visiting student's delight!! Have you ever been away from home and ever craved a home-cooked breakfast? Well Elmer's is just the place for you :) my boyfriend and I stopped by recently on a cold, snowy night looking for something to warm our bones. Initially we were thinking a hot bowl of soup or chili, but after reading the reviews about Elmer's breakfast, we knew we had to try it instead. Now, what really surprised me about Elmer's breakfast offerings was that they proudly advertised the brand of eggs and sausages they used. At first I thought it was a bit silly, but once my order of eggs, sausage, and hash browns came out, I totally got it. My scrambled eggs actually looked like scrambled eggs--none of that artificial egg mix from Denny's. My chicken and apple sausages actually had chunks of green apple and fresh chicken in it. Talk about legit! To top it all off, the hash browns were extremely fresh and perfectly crisped. But that's not all. I also ordered the traditional German pancake--a mouthwatering delicate dish smothered in butter and fresh lemon juice. I'd describe the taste as being similar to a fresh French pastry with a perfectly sweetened glaze. So delicious. Also excellent presentation. I could go on and on about the quality of Elmer's ingredients and foods, but I'll stop here so you'll be compelled to try it yourself. Would definitely eat here again :) read more

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Cheeseburger is delicious! Really delicious!! Tastes fresh, not frozen! Cooked perfectly, not dry or overdone!

We come to Pocatello once a month or so from over in Wyoming to get some shopping done at Costco. After reading Yelp we decided to try put Elmers for brunch. I was intrigued by the German pancakes since I had never eaten one before. We arrive just after eleven. The place was fairly busy and we had to wait for a few minutes since we were a party of five, but the manager made sure to tell us that he was working on getting us a table promptly and again checked on us to tell us it was almost ready. We were seated and the server came by and took our drink order. He was friendly and funny too. We ordered and our food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time. My German pancake was served hot, the edges crispy, and the strawberry topping was tasty, they also didn't skimp on the powdered sugar. It was very tasty and something I'd order again, although it was pricey, over ten dollars for the pancake and extra for the strawberry topping. My daughter had the cinnamon pancakes which were very flavorful and delicious! There were four of them and she ate every one. My brother ordered the chicken fried steak meal which was good also, although the chicken fried steak wasn't oversized, but it tasted fresh. The biscuit was very tender and tasted homemade. Hubby had a rueben sandwich which had lots of meat and great flavor. The food was excellent, the service was great, the prices could be a little cheaper, but the food and service was good enough that it's worth a few extra bucks. We will be back again. read more

Elmer's Restaurant - German pancake with strawberry topping. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

We stopped here for breakfast based off the reviews. My husband and I both loved our meals. I got the potato pancakes with eggs and bacon on the side. They were amazing! My husband got an omelette, the omelette was cooked perfectly and thin as a crepe. Cooking eggs correctly is a skill I appreciate. German pancakes one of my favorite foods, so we ordered it to share and it was divine! We were in Pocatello for only one day, and this place sent us on our way with a wonderful meal and wonderful customer service as well. read more

Loads of menu options. Relatively tasty food. Portions are great. Kids love it. Good for older set too. Service is really good. Clean and comfortable. No rushing people in or out. Solid Pocatello staple. Breakfast is good, but so are specials!!! Definitely recommend. This is a diner. Counter service is available too. Nice for large parties as well. read more

Always a staple for pocatello! Never disappoints! The German pancake (Dutch baby) is my fave, just know it will slow down the tables service, but worth it! read more

Family friendly brunch with classics- yummy OJ, French toast and omelettes! Our server was a little off but he was young and it was a busy Saturday morning. read more

FANTASTIC breakfast!!! The buttermilk pancakes are AMAZING. Great bacon. Great biscuits and gravy.

Fantastic food and service from our waitress Jackie A. I really liked the clam chowder and the crabacado omelette. Lots of choices on the menu. read more

We had the German pancakes and they were fantastic! Everything else we ordered was delicious too! Highly recommend!

I had the German pancakes and my husband got the crab Benedict, I would totally recommend both! Brandy have us great service, and the place was clean, what more can you ask for? read more

Cute vintage family friendly restaurant. Cozy atmosphere with a fun clean vibe. Large portions of food, with a great variety. Several protein options for the "gainz" people out there. Very VERY clean for a breakfast restaurant. I HIGHLY reccomend this darling breakfast joint. read more

Just moving here from Caldwel it's taking a while to get around to eating it enough restaurants to make a good recommendation. And Elmers has it. I really like the food and the service. The food is very tasty and the service is fun. If you sit in the back and get to hear all the gossip so it's a plus plus. read more

I am a total sucker for a mom and Pop style diner where the food is made from scratch everything comes out steaming juicy tender or flavorful and the seasonings are picked by an expert hand. I've only lived in Pocatello about a year and a half, and I have chosen to eat here several times even being a girl on a budget... Lol because it fits my budget! That being said there's always a table to be had the service staff is quick with the coffee, and the food seems to be on the table in a reasonable amount of time. It reminds me of the Capri in downtown Boise and makes me nostalgic for home. read more

Stopped by on the way thru Pocatello. Had soup and salad lunch. Food OK. Iced tea was cloudy, salad a little brown - perhaps from being prepped with a Stainless knife rather than torn by hand. It appears by the menu that this may be a better breakfast stop than lunch or dinner. read more

The Breakfast / Brunch Menu is the best. I like the California Omelet but most everything is good. Always Hot and Always Friendly.

Short stopover on our road trip up to the Yellowstone Park. We shared the Salmon plate, super delicious! And more than enough for two people. The prices are also more than OK. The service was super friendly. read more

Their food is like good home cooking. Staff is very friendly. I'm a return customer for sure!

Great food and best service of our 12 day vacation by far. Thank you Jackie for the great service.

Breakfast done exceptionally well! Pancakes with bacon and eggs, the service was great

YUM!!! This place was a great find! The menu had so many delicious options, I had a hard time making up my mind!!! I ended up with a skillet breakfast and it was BOMB. Hit the spot!!! The service was great, and very attentive. The really cool thing about this place - they use social media to market themselves. The menu was full of Instagram pictures that their customers have taken! I've never seen that anywhere else. They also had yelp tee-pees on each table. I'll definitely be back next time I am in Pocatello! I need to try the benedicts!! read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Morning Market Skillet (easy cheese) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pocatello, Idaho

We stopped here after the Idaho State football game. It is just like every other family diner, but the staff was very nice and accommodating (even with our opposing team shirts on). We all got different breakfast items. I got the Chicken Friend Steak, I was super pumped to get it, but sadly was really let down. The steak was pretty dry, and didn't come with enough gravy, however, the biscuit was AMAZING! One of my friends got the German pancake and was pretty happy with his. The best thing someone ordered was the cinnamon roll pancakes. Its as if God himself came down and made those pancakes. I was hoping for a little bit larger menu, and the food took about 45 minutes to come back. But they did keep our drinks filled while we waited. read more

Probably the best place in Pocatello, ID. for breakfast. This little place is right on a main street that runs through to the center of town. It sits across the street from ISU and is a fairly popular place for students and family. Their food is very tasty, almost home cooked you might say. Thick, crispy bacon, eggs cooked just how I ordered them and the country gravy was fantastic. Staff is always busy but still friendly and helpful in bringing you anything you might need. Overall a nice place to eat and a great value for the amount of food you get. read more

A Saturday morning, COVID, and so there were several groups waiting for tables. Young couple enters who knows the waitress, so she seats them ahead of everyone. When asked about it? "The sent me a text...," was the snarky reply. Notified the owner, who just said, "thanks." We left - went around the corner to the bagel place and it was actually better than Elmers. We'll go there from now on. read more

Service was a little slow but they were vary busy. Food was good. Large portions. Price very reasonable.

Very nice coffee shop. The food is made with fresh and high quality ingredients.

I hadn't been to Elmers for many years, my wife had never been. We were not disappointed. They were very busy, but we had no waiting. The waitress was professional and friendly. Good prices and great food! read more

Wonderful food, great service, and different mimosa options! Elmer's is one of the better brunch spots in town.

This place was OK. Pros: Large Menu Lots to choose from Affordable The food tasted good and came as expected Waitress was friendly Cons: Restaurant needs updating, kind of old and grandmotherly looking Not as clean as I would like No frills here I'm not from Idaho, but I would compare it to Coco's or Carrows in California, but not as nice or updated as Coco's or Carrows. But the same food quality. read more