A Quirky, Heartfelt Breakfast Haven with Unbeatable Hospitality!…read more Egg Mann and Earl is an absolute gem. The decor is delightfully eccentric and quaint. Every wall features a fun mix of unique pictures, oddities, and diverse styles. It creates an energetic, fun, and visually engaging atmosphere the moment you walk in. The service here is next-level and full of personality. While waiting for my table, I watched the staff serenade a guest with an accordion for their birthday. They were singing to another table right after. It was incredibly cute and heartwarming. Once seated, I noticed a personalized sign with my name written on it at the table. That small, thoughtful touch immediately made me feel welcome. The culinary experience matches the fantastic ambiance: *Drinks: I started with a guava mimosa. It was perfectly balanced, crisp, and refreshing. *The John Denver Omelette: This dish features sausage, diced ham, onions, bell peppers, and pepper jack cheese. The blend of savory flavors and slight cheese kick was outstanding. *Surprise Treats: While waiting for my omelette, the staff brought out a complimentary scone. It arrived hot, fluffy, covered in powdered sugar, and completely delicious. *Past Visits: Their biscuits and gravy are excellent. They lean slightly on the sweet side but taste wonderful. On another trip, a helpful server recommended the Eggs Benedict since I had never tried it. While it ultimately proved a bit too heavy for my personal taste, it was prepared beautifully. The recommendation pushed me to be adventurous! *Sides: The bacon, hashbrowns, and roasted red potatoes are consistently seasoned to perfection and delicious. Before leaving, I noticed they even sell their own merchandise. They have branded hats and beanies available if you want to rep this local favorite. Between the top-tier hospitality, vibrant energy, and delicious food, I am definitely going back for more. Highly recommended!

Came back to Egg Mann today. It was all the same. Same friendly greeter and wait staff. Same…read moregreat food. Same fast service. Same "best friends" vibe. Same outstanding experience. Their house made sausage, house smoked bacon, house baked biscuits, house made gravy are all delicious. And their outstanding cooks serve a perfect fried egg every time. Do yourself a favor and try one of the best breakfast spots in Boise or you will regret it.

This has been Boise's premier "hole-in-the-wall" breakfast spot for decades. Hidden on the edge of…read morethe 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.

Visited our son and daughter in law for a long weekend and they took us to Goldy's for a hearty…read morebreakfast. 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.

Food was wonderful and our server was a very nice guy. Unfortunately, we ordered the fried green…read moretomatoes and were so full by the time our food arrived, I had a difficult time eating all of my dinner. Cocktail specials were delicious and priced at $11- wow!! I love the lighting and all of the plants inside the restaurant. I definitely recommend.

I arrived after the lunch rush was over and was given great recommendations by the server…read more The shrimp and grits was super tasty and filling. Very cool atmosphere with bar seating, booths and tables. All with great window light.

If you're looking for a breakfast spot that truly delivers, Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery is…read moreabsolutely worth the visit. The food is incredibly well seasoned and thoughtfully prepared, and I love that many of the dishes are uniquely served on cast iron plates -- it adds both character and keeps everything hot from first bite to last. The portions are no joke either. We ordered the Big Boy Omelette with their house potatoes and a BLT with fries, and both were outstanding. Everything was flavorful, cooked perfectly, and plated in a way that made it feel like more than just your average breakfast. At one point, I had to stop and ask another patron what they ordered because it completely filled their plate. It was the chicken-fried steak, and they told me it was cooked perfectly. I can eat -- but there is no way I could finish that chicken-fried steak by myself! The service was just as impressive as the food. Our server, Audrey, was on another level of fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, efficient, and genuinely made the experience better. Be prepared to wait -- it gets busy for a reason. The quality, portions, and service clearly draw a crowd, so plan ahead when going for breakfast. We will absolutely be back -- and we hope all the servers are like Audrey!

Everything is still the same service-wise, space, cleanliness. They still text if there's a long…read morewait, which is convenient, so you can wait in your car. We had a different server than our usual this time and she was fantastic. I wish I remembered her name to give her a shout out. I took away a star because the food wasn't as great as the last few times I visited. The eggs were overcooked (kind of dry and almost rubbery) and the hash browns were under cooked in the center. Now, if you've read my previous review, youd know how much i absolutely LOVE their pancakes - and I've made it my go-to spot for breakfast because of it. Well, either they changed the recipe or someone messed up this batch. It was nice and fluffy, but bland. That signature deliciously buttery flavor was nowhere to be found. I kept taking bites hoping my tongue was deceiving me... but there were no lies. Just disappointment. This is definitely a deal breaker. Maybe I'll try one more time. If it was just a one-time fluke, I'll update this review and stars. :::sigh:::

Billed as the farm to table restaurant in Boise, I was excited to try fork…read more Got the farm burger with the Parmesan fries and added white cheddar. Burger was delicious fries were not my thing but not bad.

The food here genuinely slaps -- the Asparagus Fries, BCS, and Butter Cake are my holy trinity and…read morekeep me coming back. But our Mother's Day visit left a sour taste that had nothing to do with the kitchen. We had a 2:00 reservation. Brunch ends at 2:00. Fine -- tight, but workable, if our server had shown up on time. Instead, she didn't swing by until 2:07, and the first thing out of her mouth was that brunch was over and she couldn't accommodate the one item my wife had been looking forward to. Seven minutes. That's all it took to turn a special occasion into a letdown. It didn't stop there. No "Happy Mother's Day." No acknowledgment of the occasion whatsoever. Just a vibe that screamed I'd rather be anywhere else. Some servers mistake indifference for cool -- this was that. The food still deserves its stars. The service on this particular visit did not. Here's hoping management takes note, because the kitchen is carrying what the front of house dropped.

Amazing pancakes. Eggs had a nice orange yolk and looked a bit healthier than other places. My…read morecrispy bacon was done perfectly. Portions were large including like 5 slices of bacon. Syrup was hot and sweet. Service was decent. My only complaint was that it was a bit loud. Also parking lot was fairly full on a Sunday around 11. The place is large and has plenty of space for all sized parties including a quieter room off to the side. Not sure why this place doesn't have better ratings.

Amazing brunch experience on the bench. The vibe her is casual and friendly but their food screams…read moreat you! Yes they have all the regular but they also throw down some unique combinations that truly tantalize your tastebuds. Can't recommend enough!! #lovelightjoy #nomnomnom

I honestly don't leaving 5 star reviews but I think I had to. Right when we walked in we were…read moregreeted like we were the greatest of friends. The owner maybe walked us through the menu, then conversed with us for a bit. I got the chicken and waffles (phenomenal) the perfect amount of sweetness without syrup too. They use real syrup. My wife got the Bobavocado waffle. Egg over medium, tons of bacon and avocado. She loved it. Hot chocolate didn't cool down enough to drink during the meal but was still really tasty. I would 100% eat here again.

We're visiting family from out of town and the pictures here totally got us. It looked so good!! We…read morewent right when they opened, so no wait at all. We ordered the Bob Deluxe, Waffle Me Banana, and a latte. I didn't realize they serve Liège waffles, which are apparently way sweeter than regular waffles? There's a big sign explaining it when you walk in, I just didn't know before ordering When I took a bite, it honestly felt like I hit a little sugar ball. It was really sweet. Not bad, just not what I was expecting. Even the savory stuff leaned sweet, and you definitely don't need syrup. If you're in the mood for more of a dessert waffle, you'll probably love it. If you want a more traditional breakfast vibe, I'd go somewhere else.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED AS OF 12/1/25 per letter posted on eatery door. See excerpts below…read more I was a big fan of this eatery under original owners but not so much since the current owners took over. So, I don't weep for their need to re-evaluate but realize fans will be disappointed. If you have gift cards you can use them at St. Lawrence Gridiron or Rustica, two other Boise downtown restaurants with the same owners. From the letter on door: "As many know, there has been a significant slowdown in consumer spending, especially in restaurants starting late 2024. We've done our very best to keep prices in line with what makes sense to cover costs and provide full benefits for our amazing staff," the letter said. "However, with sales down across all entities this year, we must re-evaluate our operations and make the necessary difficult decisions to be a sustainable business. Also, for the first time in many years, we recently lost two key people in our organization, and they both were a large part of what made Wild Root special. Last, we are heading into the slower, winter months. Instead of scrambling to keep the doors open, we are going to shut it down to evaluate everything."

It's street parking. There is outside seating but we sat inside…read more Decor inside is pretty with wooden tables and chairs. It's clean inside and outside. Service is very friendly. Food was good too. I thought I ordered Eggs Benedict but I was given two eggs without hollandaise sauce instead. I didn't complain. I still ate it and everything was delicious. Service was quick so I'll definitely give this place another try.

Consistently the most delicious menu in Boise or anywhere for vegans! Always always always…read moredelighted when we come here.

I like to visit an all vegan restaurant whenever I am traveling. I saw that the High Note was only…read more.8 mile from where I was staying. My vegetarian friend offered to accompany me. The restaurant was cute, and I was excited to try it. I ordered the grilled cheese and mushroom sandwich with tomato basil soup. I liked the bread of the sandwich, it was pretty hearty. The cheese wasn't very melty. My friend got a French dip sandwich, she only ate half and brought the rest back to our Airbnb. The next day when we were departing, she offered it to me for my drive home. The service was ok, it wasn't the friendliest. Prices were a little steep. If I lived nearby, I would come back and give another try.

Food is great and priced reasonably. You get your moneys worth here and the food is always good!!read more

It's been over 20 years since I have eaten here. How crazy that time has truly flown by so fast…read more Moving to different states, new restaurants that have opened by us or the fact we live across town, just a couple reasons to why I haven't been in. But lucky for me, my husband and I were in the area so of course we had to make our way in for brunch. We showed up 45 minutes til close. There was about a 25 to 30 minute wait. We decided to tough it out and kick it. I did ask if we would still get served since we will be sat towards closing. They said yes so we waited. There would be a wait anywhere else so why leave. I just found it so kind that they would be willing to still take us with the restaurant closing soon. It was busy which makes me so happy. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing a local business thrive. While hanging out, I was admiring the fun antiques that were decorated all over the restaurant. Talk about history and charm to this joint. Vintage cans, old cooking utensils, old school packages of Spam. There's so much history in this little venue. It's truly incredible to look at and appreciate. We were finally sat 20 minutes til closing. We got some coffee and apple juice started while we checked out the menu. After drinks were dropped off, we quickly ordered our food. My husband got chicken fried steak and I got the works omelet without the sausage. I believe they replaced it with extra ham. Food came out rather fast since we were the tail end of the day. And boy did everything look so good! My omelet looked massive. I was starving so I was so happy that it was big! The omelet was stuffed with green peppers, onions, ham, bacon and cheese. I also got a hearty side of hashbrowns. My husband got his country gravy that came with his country fried steak on the side for me. I was able to add it to my hashbrowns and omelet. Country gravy and hashbrowns is a top tier combination. And today's gravy and potatoes was money! My omelet was perfection. The onions and green peppers were nicely sautéed. There was a great amount of ham and bacon. The eggs were nicely cooked! Cheese that was in the middle was nice and melty. I ate the whole thing! Did I regret it later, yes but it was worth it! I finished half of my hashbrowns. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, these hashbrowns were fantastic! And the country gravy made them that much tastier. My husband enjoyed his breakfast. I most definitely enjoyed mine. Service was fabulous. Coffee was hot and always filled. Today's visit was truly fantastic. I heard that this joint is moving to Orchard. I look forward to coming and checking out the new venue. I know I won't be waiting another 20 years to come back. The food and the service was too good not to come back soon. I look forward to another omelet and one of their huge ass cinnamon rolls!