This has been Boise's premier "hole-in-the-wall" breakfast spot for decades. Hidden on the edge of the Basque section of downtown, it is an unassuming door on Capitol Blvd. Their food (quality, menu, features) is what makes it spectacular. This is a classic breakfast joint that serves it all (and you should order the chorizo!). Generous portions of perfectly-cooked breakfast EVERYTHING and you will be hard-pressed to find a better meal in the Valley. NOTE: No reservations with a hand-written waitlist ensures their cozy but deceiving large room is always a wait. But it is sooooo worth it and sometimes you get lucky! BTW, their place on the corner is a great place to coffee-up for the wait and there's plenty to see with Basque block, City Hall, Grove, and Main St. all right there. Plan for this and you'll have an amazing experience. read more

Visited our son and daughter in law for a long weekend and they took us to Goldy's for a hearty breakfast. It's a small unassuming place in DT Boise. Great selection of breakfast staples. They're very attentive on their coffee refills. Steak and crab benny did not skimp on the steak or crab. Every bite was delicious. Only downside is there's no area to wait for your table. You'll have to step outside in the cold since there's really no space inside. read more

We enjoyed a Saturday morning breakfast at Goldy's on the recommendation of several colleagues. We arrived a bit later than planned and thus were confronted with a quoted 20 minute wait. We went around the corner to their coffee shop to wait for our table. The wait ended up being closer to 30 minutes. We were shown to our table which was upstairs. It is very cozy in the restaurant--tables are close together. The menu is very much what you'd expect from a breakfast spot with sweet and savory options and the availability to create your own combo. Menu prices are not cheap--most things are around $20. That being said, portion sizes are good and the ingredients are quality. Service was okay. Lots of staff running around, almost too many for the size of the restaurant. The wait for food seemed a little long as well, however we weren't in a hurry. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Breakfast combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was really wowed with the artwork in this restaurant. I came with friends before our tour of the Capitol building. There weren't much in the way of vegan offerings, I was just going to get a toasted plain bagel with hot tea. The ladies at the counter said they could add peanut butter and bananas to my bagel. It hit the spot. The tables and seats were comfortable to sit and enjoy breakfast with friends! read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Goldy's Breakfast Bistro: plain bagel with peanut butter and bananas and hot mint green tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The staff were so nice and the vibe was top notch. The food was good, nothing spectacular, but good for a local diner vibe. I felt like it was a little overpriced. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Half order of each: stuffed French toast, and spicy chicken Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Fantastic stuffed French toast. Eggs to order cooked perfectly. Coffee was great. Super nice staff. Great downtown location, restaurant was clean and fun! Great date place. Would go back if in Boise read more

First and foremost--outdoor seating = "I'm there." Popped into Boise for Treefort, only here for one day, wasn't expecting to get quick service at 1000 on a Saturday, but I showed up and got seated within one minute. My server (Grace) was absolutely impeccable--she was incredibly attentive and efficient, knew the menu like the back of her hand, and was able to provide comprehensive answers about the coffee (which was...okay). I noticed she had two sections, indoor and outdoor, and was helping the barista, too. For some reason, she still found the time to let me know my food was cooking (it took maybe 20 mins for my food to come out--on a busy Saturday morning, that makes total sense). I can't lie; I had a truly excellent experience and can't wait to come back to Boise so I can eat here again. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Sweet potato hash browns, corned beef hash, malt waffle, coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The line was out the door on a Sunday morning, but we only waited about 15-20 minutes for a table for two. Once inside, we realized there are actually two floors of seating. Our food took around 30 minutes to arrive, and just as we started to wonder if our order was forgotten it showed up, and it was well worth the wait! We shared: Chicken Breakfast Burrito - light, fluffy, and delicious. Scramble Breakfast with Sweet Potato Hash Browns - packed with zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, and those sweet potato hash browns were incredible and it was our first time trying them. Upgrade side: Blueberry Pancake - hands down the best pancake ever! Perfectly crisp on the edges, soft inside, and filled with big, juicy blueberries. If we weren't leaving Boise early the next morning, we'd have come back just for those pancakes. Goldy's is an outstanding breakfast spot and definitely worth the wait! read more

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We went here for breakfast on Labor Day. They were very busy. Even though they were very busy and running around, everyone wad very nice and appeared to Yale caste of everyone dining there very well. We sat outside since the weather was prefect. I did the eggs Benny and my husband did a bacon cheeseburger (he doesn't like breakfast unless it is bacon and potatoes haha). The burger looked great and he said it tasted very good. The bacon was amazing looking. He also said the potatoes were excellent... which it showed with how quickly they disappeared from his plate. The eggs Benny was tasty but the hollendaise sauce could use a little more flavor. The ham made the dish though. I did the mimosa flight as well. The strawberry mimosa was the best. Enjoyed the place, the people and the food. Would love to go back in the future. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Mimosa flight. Strawberry, pineapple, rose and blueberry. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This place has only ever been amazing. It's the only place I will get a country fried steak from and I'm obsessed with the chai latte. Service is always great. My only wish would be that the restaurant wasn't so tiny. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good food! Great service. We were seated right away because it was just two of us and got lucky because when we left - lots of people waiting. I got 2 eggs, toast, hash-browns, and 1 pancake. I got sourdough bread and a blueberry pancake. The pancake was super fluffy and delicious. My eggs were cooked exactly how I ordered and they had put some seasoning over it which was good. I ordered a "hug in a mug" coffee which is cinnamon flavor. I asked for it iced - I could've sucked that down in like 3 gulps - it was delicious. Good food. It did take longer to get food than most breakfast places but we weren't in a rush. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have been wanting to come to this joint for a long time but with other local joints opening up and my husband's favorite breakfast joint we frequent, coming here was challenging. My friend wanted to meet up for breakfast and asked for some options. I threw out Goldy's and Goldy's was what we both decided on. It's late morning on a Tuesday, I didn't know how busy it was going to be. Walking in, I was greeted and was told my table options. It was nice to be able to get in so quickly. I have heard this joint can have quite the wait time but not today. Little did I know they have an upper dining area, I thought that was pretty cool. I opted for a table on the main floor. I was quite mesmerized by the chandelier with angel wings all over the bulbs. It was a beautiful piece to look at. I got my coffee dropped off right away. My friend and I did breeze over the menu for a while. We were like two chickens clucking trying to catch up. Our server was really patient and gave us a minute to buckle down and decide on what we wanted. For breakfast I got the 3 egg omelet with spinach, asparagus and feta. I passed on the bread and potatoes for fresh fruit. Everything came out hot! My omelet was busting out of the seams with asparagus. It looked hearty! You can see the feta partially melted on top of it. My fruit plate was vibrant! It was beautifully plated with berries, citrus, pineapple and apple slices. The berries were fresh and tart. The strawberry was so sweet. The blueberries were firm and tasty. The orange was fresh but bland. I didn't get to try the grapefruit but it smelled devine. The pineapple was my favorite! I had about half of my omelet! It was massive. I loved how much veggies was in the middle of it. The spinach and asparagus was cooked perfectly! I don't know what it was about the texture of the eggs but I didn't really like it. The eggs were stiff and not really fluffy. It was foamy like. I have had some omelets where the eggs are fluffy but in this case it wasn't like that. It was still good but it's probably something I wouldn't order again. I'm happy I finally got to check out this joint. It's a landmark for Boise and I can see why. It's tiny, vibrant and fun plus it's been around for years. I love the vibe here very much! Our server did a great job taking care of us today. Coffee was hot and the food was fresh. It was a great day to check it out. I finally get to mark Goldy's off my to do list. read more

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Amazing breakfast and fast service l!! I enjoyed my time here! It has everything to offer breakfast wise.

This place was amazing. The coffee was perfectly made and the food was on point. The potatoes were a perfect blend of crispy and soft. Very small place but friendly and welcoming! read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The fruit cup I ordered was the best fruit cup I've ever received. Full of tons of different types of fruit and every time I thought I'd found all the different types, there was something else under. I wish I'd thought to take a picture, but it was such a delight I couldn't wait to dig in. Had enough, that although I shared it...there was leftovers. After grabbing a seat at the bar (counter) we were quickly served water and our tea/coffee. The waiter taking our food order was fast and efficient. From the bar, you can look right into the kitchen. The cooks were quick and efficient. Loved the overall space. I'll be back next time I'm in town! read more

I was recommended Goldy's by a few locals and it had lots of reviews so I figured it was worth a try! The space is smaller than I anticipated but it's cozy, cute and unique. At 12:00pm on a Thursday it was pretty quiet luckily for me! Every server seemed to be pretty nice and laid back. It also didn't take long to get my food. I was in and out in less than an hour! I will say that I think the food is overpriced. I felt this before even going to the restaurant just by looking at the menu, and it was confirmed once I finished my meal. However, it seemed to me like they use pretty fresh and quality whole foods. The chicken and turkey sausage was among the best I have had at a restaurant, the potatoes were also good (although maybe a little oily) and the eggs were good quality as well! The pancake was good, maybe slightly doughy in the middle and a bit sweet. Overall though, I had a good experience and I really appreciate the number of options they give you when building your breakfast. I'm not mad at the recommendation. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - 3 egg omelette with Smoked Chicken / Turkey Apple Sausage and Goldy's Special Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Excellent. We found this great place today and will be coming back. They highlight a building your own breakfast, which my husband did with salmon,eggs, house potatoes, and a pancake. I ordered the Eggs Benny. Everything was excellent. No chemical flavor in anything. The restaurant was very well managed and maintained. We're new to Boise and have been going out for breakfast most weekends. Price is completely fair for what you get. This place is now on our list to keep going back. read more

11JUN2025: I could fly to Boise JUST for this breakfast. My goodness. Stumbled across this place and so glad we did, what a gem! Cool, hip vibe with memorable food. Landed a table on the second deck, and the food was incredible across the board. Mushroom, spinach, ham and bacon omelet, crisp bacon (NEXT LEVEL ON FLAVOR), biscuit, bread, potatoes... this was as good as it gets. Thank you, Jamie, for the 5-star service and thank you Goldy's Bistro for a breakfast we continue to rave about. One tip: If you do check in and can get a second-floor table against the rail (vice inward), looking below on the other patrons if you are people watcher, could add to the experience. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Great condiment setup. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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What a great find. We flew into town and wanted a good breakfast. We did have to wait 20 minutes but they have a cute coffee shop around the corner to wait at. The sweet potato hash browns were amazing. We loved the sausage patty as well. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Build your breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We came to Goldy's years ago and came back this week while in Boise. We came on a Wednesday morning at 8am and they were busy, but they had two tables open. We were warmly greeted and our drink orders taken. Our server , Raquel, was sweet and perky. We love the "build your breakfast" option, which we both ordered. Our eggs were perfectly cooked. The beet hash is so delicious; I remembered it from years ago. The English muffin was good and the marionberry jam was excellent! My husband remembered the blueberry muffin was delish, but they didn't have them today. We tried the bread pudding muffin. It was ok, but a little dry. All in all, it was a very nice experience at Goldy's and we look forward to our next visit. read more

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The locals all directed us here for the best breakfast - it was really great! The service was attentive and efficient, the ambiance was packed, loud... not terribly enjoyable. I suppose if I came back I would try to go outside. read more

Goldy's definitely deserves there praises. Family breakfast before a long road trip was made super successful! Everyone really enjoyed their meal. All I can say was the cheese grits were VERY garlicky but I really enjoyed them. loved that they had a second story section even though it wasn't too much space they made it work. GET THE HOT CHOCOLATE!! I know if you talk yourself out every breakfast don't skip this time!! It was PERFECT! read more

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I really love this place for breakfast! They have a different and a lot selections! Combinations are limitless and their food is really good for breakfast. Service is great and they are fast. Place is a little tight are they are always packed but thats beacause it is so worth the wait. Love the decor on the place as well. read more

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We were here in Boise for a wedding. We came here twice for breakfast. The omelettes were full of whatever two picks you chose to go inside, and believe me, this place did not skimp! The omelettes were excellent, and the hash browns were perfect!! Our tall young waiter was also a great guy. Very friendly. Even the Eggs Benedict my husband got had an egg that broke, and he was so kind to bring my husband a new egg. He didn't even care if it had broke. We loved this place!!! read more

This was the best diner breakfast I have had in MY LIFE!! The cheese grits. Yum. The over easy eggs. Perfection. The texture of the pancakes. The best. I was visiting from out of town, but I've already told several people about how good my breakfast was!! Well done guys! read more

Great service and great food, you won't be disappointed!. Only disappointment for me, not food related. Was I purchased a coffee cup when I left. Disappointed that it was a sticker on the side and it fell off after one washing! The food was outstanding though!. read more

Probably the best Benedict in Boise. Be patient waiting to get in but well worth it! Service is also top notch!

Several people recommended Goldy's, but they all told me to go early and prepare for a wait. Well, I'm happy to report that on a Saturday morning at 7:30, I was able to walk right in and get a table. The early bird gets the worm, people, or at least the hot cup of coffee. Service is fantastic-my coffee and water was refilled frequently and the folks who were waiting on guests were friendly and welcoming. The food was also very good and the portions were large. I ate maybe half of my meal and then boxed up the rest for later. I'll be back-nice and early. read more

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I've been coming here for a better part of 25 years and have always looked forward to eating here. It seems like when they were still trying to make a name for themselves they provide to themselves on unique dishes and high-quality food. It seems like with the advent of social media they got a little too comfortable for their own good. Over the years, the quality of food has definitely diminished and I hate to say it but "Trav's famous breakfast burrito" was a complete dud. Dry eggs, with dried out potatoes, no real binder and an incredibly loosely wrapped burrito that completely fell apart from the very first bite. There's nothing famous about this burrito unfortunately. Please do better - I know you have in the past! read more

Staff is very friendly. Food is delicious. The space isn't very big. It isn't ideal for larger parties. It is a long wait for tables and food. Granted we went during prime breakfast time on a Sunday. So just go there with that in mind! Overall a good experience with great food. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Breakfast Burrito with bacon and add avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Ok can someone tell what the hell happened to this place? It was my favorite place to go I would come from McCall and stay at a close hotel, and that was my treat. I loved the authentic atmosphere, the service, it was so awesome. Now I live here, I've gone 4 times the sane experience, and I'm like nooooo, I gave it my best for them to show me they are still the best. It's cold, rushed, good quality has taken a giant dump. I'm so sad. read more

Oh man where do I start. Over an hour wait, food taste horrible and made us sick. Very expensive. And the waitress had sweat dripping everywhere which was really unappetising. We had high hopes for this food after reading the reviews but were very disappointed. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

After over 1100 reviews and 600 photos documenting Goldy's, what can be said about it. My answer is to avoid it like the plague. 1. It is incredibly small. The place is crammed with tables & chairs and the daily overflow waits on the sidewalk for the next table. 2. IT HAS THE AMBIANCE OF HYENA OR MONKEY CAGES AT THE ZOO. It is so loud it may cause hearing loss, if you go there. The banging of utensils, dishes and glasses is totally expected and raises the background noise above conversational level. In my visit, there were two tables of adults who had 3 completely unruly, obnoxious, spoiled children about 2-3 years old who screamed bloody murder at the top of their lungs for over 25 minutes as I waited for my order to get served. The brats could not be silenced by anything that their permissive, subjugated adults could do during the few times they feebly attempted. 3. My order was quickly taken, but it took almost 1/2 hour to get served. This was 10:30 am midweek. UGH! 4. I had Andalusian Eggs which has the description of: Two poached eggs over Goldy's Marinara, baked with ham, chorizo, asparagus and peppers. Everything was there, but the asparagus was RAW. HUH? Nothing was done to prepare the asparagus. It was just a green ring of uncooked green stems (see photo). The dish came out very hot so I took the opportunity to bury the green things with the rest of the dish and allow for some heating of the green things. It help ever so slightly. The toast was good. 5. With exceptional places all around the Treasure Valley like, The Chef's Hut, Terri's Café, The Griddle, Merritt's Family Restaurant and Squeeze In there is no reason for anyone to eat here. The customers are the worst elitist, preening, bottom feeders I have ever encountered in Idaho. While Goldy's is 3 blocks away from the Capitol bldg, they give Idaho a bad name. If Goldy's were to give away the food for free, I would not return. 6. Nice, polite people need to avoid this s-hole. If you are trapped in the downtown area because of business or vacation travel, go to Trillium at the Grove Hotel, or Waffle Me Up. both one block away and void of the chaos and low class customers of Goldy's. Those places actually served food that has been cooked properly in an atmosphere where shouting at each other is not required. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Line cooks hustle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Place is a bit dirty/gnats all over. Food was pretty good but very expensive. Service was just alright. Never checked in except to order and drop off food. I wouldn't come back but it wasn't a terrible experience. read more

Stoped here for breakfast on the way to the airport and were throughly satisfied. You can tell this place has been here for a while and it's no surprise why. The food was excellent and very filling. I ordered the stuffed French toast and it was amazing. The fresh butter combined with the sourdough bread and filling was an amazing combo. Besides that, our server was great and the atmosphere felt cozy and authentic. My only real complaint would be the lack of signage on the outside of the building. We were searching for a solid 3 minutes and got confused by the Goldie's cafe on the street corner. 10/10 was a great way to end our trip. read more

I came with a friend for brunch on Sunday, and I was not expecting to be able to get a table since it's such a popular place. Thankfully it was a thirty minute wait and my friend and I didn't mind waiting. Once we were seated we chose a mimosas flight and got four flavors to try. We got blueberry, orange, mango and pineapple. I liked all of them except for the blueberry one, just wasn't my preference. I also ordered their croissant French toast with maple sausage and I loved it so much I almost made myself sick from eating too much. The flavor was sweet but not so sweet that you get a stomach ache. The sausage had the best maple flavor and was cooked perfectly. I am excited to come back here again in the future. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Croissant French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Solid breakfast spot. Nice ambiance. Friendly service and food that is a notch better than a greasy spoon diner. Get a Bloody Mary.

Great spot for a diner style breakfast or brunch in downtown Boise! The eggs Benny were actually pretty cheap too and the hashbrowns were awesome. Only complaints are a bit of a long wait for food once we ordered (we were seated right away somehow on a busy weekend). And the iced coffee I got tasted like watered down black coffee that had just been iced. I asked for a cold brew and I would have a hard time believing that this was prepared as a true cold brew! Minor details - I would go back. The food slaps. read more

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Well guys if this place is good enough for a best selling author && leadership speaker, - it's good enough for us. We met John C Maxwell while having breakfast at this wonderful place! Out of town on business, we found this diamond in the rough. Feel like an old time cafe with a new age flair. The husband got the chicken fried steak - must of been good since he devoured ALL of it. I was able to barter some of my homemade taste Corn Beef Hash for a couple of his Goldy's Special potatoes. They were amazing, has some sort special seasoning on it and we're crisped just right. The smoked chicken turkey apple sausage was just right && the corn beef was yum! Love me some corn beef! Would of been top notch if it was thrown with some of their special potatoes. also got a picture of oatmeal our friends ordered && the husbands hot chocolate. It was quite an awesome place. read more

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I liked everything about breakfast at Goldy's but the corned beef hash was so good, I could have that for every meal. It's all about the namesake ingredient - plenty of corned beef with just enough potatoes to call it hash, with subtle seasonings to enhance the flavor, not dominate it. If you're downtown and it's breakfast time, do yourself a favor and get to Goldy's! read more