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    Joe Momma's

    3.8 (872 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Large portions, and that pancake???
    Paul H.

    Had heard that Joe Momma's was good so I brought my wife for breakfast on the Friday before Labor Day. Very crowded but the restaurant is large and we were seated at a table right away. Just as well, the booths looked a little cramped. Ambiance is rustic cabin, with a combination of booths and tables in the main section and another section with bar height tables. Our young female server was nice. She provided average service. I got the corned beef hash with potatoes and eggs. You have the option of a pancake and I chose it. The portions are large and, as you can see, the pancake is huge. Good value for the cost. The corned beef was Ok but I've had better. It was a little dry. The coffee is not worth a second cup. The OJ is fresh squeezed, very nice, but my wife said it was a little sour. I thought it tasted fine. All in all, Joe Momma's is a good choice for breakfast. Can't speak to their lunch menu. We will be back.

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    Dani S.

    This is my second time at this joint. My first visit was chill. Service was great, food was good and the vibe was nice. Unfortunately, today's visit was not the same. I knew it was going to be hella crazy since it's Sunday. Everyone goes to brunch on Sundays. I wish I would have known about the call ahead seating option. I think it would have saved us so much waiting time. We got there shortly after 10. We were placed on the waiting list. The hostess told us an hour wait. Pretty generic for every breakfast joint in town. We waited, waited and waited. I did check in with the rude hostess to see where we were in the table rotation. According to the rude hostess, there were still 13 tables a head of us after waiting for almost an hour. I'm just curious, how do they rotate those who call ahead and those who have been sitting/ waiting in the lobby? There weren't 13 tables worth of people in the waiting area. I honestly didn't care to hear her explanation about the 13 tables after her being rude. The hostess sets the tone for your dining experience and she did a poor job at setting a good one. Damien took care of us today. It did take a minute for him to get to us. Understandable since he was serving multiple tables. Since we had so much time waiting, we all knew what we wanted. Damien took our drink and food orders at the same time. After all that was done, drinks came out shortly. We worked on our coffee, hot coffee and juices. For breakfast I ordered the Classic Breakfast with bacon. I also had them slap some country gravy on my hashbrowns. But for 2 bucks, you might as well ask for it on the side. You'll get more bang for your buck. The eggs were fried med and were perfect. They hashbrowns were crunchy and golden! The country gravy was a nice addition to the hashbrowns. It wasn't too thick and chunky. The bacon was my favorite part! Wasn't overly crunchy. It had a great bite to it! And it was nice and salty. The French toast was topped with a salty butter. I actually loved the salty butter cause it created a nice sweet and savory combo when the syrup was added. Damien did a good job taking care of us. He did check up on us once while we were eating, he dropped off fresh napkins. After we wolfed our breakfast down cause we waited damn near 2 hours for it, he got us squared away with boxes and our bill. Damien also said that it was abnormally busy today. Clearly, with the wait, the unprofessional hostess and the wait on the food, they weren't prepared to handle this kind of chaos. After we paid and packed our leftovers up, we headed out the front door. Of course the rude hostess was standing there. Didn't say thank you or good bye. Such a shame really to have that kind of negativity at your front door handling your guests. Food was great, Damien was nice but your hostess really lowered the bar from 4 to 3 stars.

    Huge chicken Sandwich.  Super moist and tasty, crunchy breading.

    We eat here probably 20x per year for past 3yrs. Service is always good and sometimes great. If you know what and how to order the value is there, most meals here feed two. Go to is the three meat hash with pancake for the side. Pancakes are the best in town and HUGE. Probably 6-8oz of cooked meat in hash per serving. Even the iced mocha is great and $2 cheaper than Starbucks. To all the 1-3 star reviews I ask, then whey is there always a 1hr waitlist on weekends if it's that bad. Maybe it's you.

    Sadly, I don't want to come here anymore. Not just because the hit & miss consistency with service - I have a whole other dealbreaker out in their parking lot- Seriously? You can't come up with a few bucks to have a cardboard dumpster? It ALL goes to the landfill- Not Cool Joe Mamma's!!

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    Sophie V.

    We had a wonderful breakfast experience! This place is poppin' for a Monday morning. We waited 15 minutes for a table and then we were in and out within 45 minutes after being seated. Great service, we had today's bar tender as our waiter, he was great. Our food was delicious, coffee is great and the Cappuccino I ordered was wonderful as well. Great feel inside, a lot of people talking and enjoying their breakfast but it wasn't too loud. Has a comfortable country feel to the place. Thank you Joe Momma's!

    Pretty coffee cups and really good coffee.
    Paige N.

    YUM! OpenTable doesn't take reservations for this restaurant, we had a wait time of about 15 minutes. Late morning breakfast on a Monday morning; a well-lit dining area with booths, tables, and high-top tables, plus a bar (for 21 and over only -- no wait list for the bar, it's as space is available). Lots of families, Breakfast and Lunch menu (open until 2 pm), alcoholic beverages & espresso drinks. Try the 'bucket' of bacon -- delicious brown sugar coated bacon cooked perfectly and served in a basket. Coffee is really good, not bitter, and yes, they have decaf. Lobster Cake Benedict was delicious, as was the to-order omelette. Plenty of parking.

    Bekah C.

    Joe Momma's is a MUST when you're in Meridian. Dining here usually comes with a pretty substantial wait time, but it's absolutely worth the wait. After dining here, I daydream about their gigantic pancakes. Literally bigger than your plate, they're a pancake lovers dream. The omelet and hash were well seasoned and delicious as well. Joe has definitely perfected breakfast! Everything really is fantastic! When we were waiting for our table, I looked online and saw that you can "Join The Wait List" from their website? That might be a pro tip if you want to avoid long wait times con weekends.

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    The was amazing. I am a huge brunch fan and if on breakfast potatoes and eggs Benedict. They did a great job and I will for sure be back.

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    Love Joe Momma's we enjoy everything we've had! Best place for Breakfast , there Bacon is awesome, there Coffee is very good!

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    The food has not been as good since they moved to this new location years ago. Much better when it was a tiny restaurant in Eagle.

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    Food is just average and the atmosphere is boring. Light out in chandlers - nothing on walls. Dull for sure!

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    Do they have gluten free pancakes?

    I do not believe they do- & I wouldn’t consider them allergen friendly. Who I would recommend by far is either of The Griddle locations- my fav is the Eagle location of The Griddle. They not only have gluten free pancakes- they are locally made,… Read more

    Do you give military discounts?

    Go to Squeeze In. I. Across from Albertsons by Brickology

    Do they have Vegan options?

    We can modify a few dishes to make them Vegan. We do that frequently

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Yes! They have gluten free bread, and will make a fabulous Eggs Benedict for you. They are very friendly about doing gluten free for you :)

    Any vegan options?

    Yes we can modify a few dishes to make them vegan. We do that frequently.

    I didn't notice anywhere if you have an outdoor patio ? If so, is it dog friendly? Thank you!

    We do have a patio that will open when the weather is nice. The patio is also dog friendly! Thanks for asking.

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    Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery - Chilaquiles W/ orange mimosa  (Turkey sausage subbed the carnitas)

    Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    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:::

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    Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery - "The California Burrito Hash Bowl" - housemade fries (opted instead of Moe Joe taters)

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    "The California Burrito Hash Bowl" - housemade fries (opted instead of Moe Joe taters)

    The Potholder Cafe Eagle

    The Potholder Cafe Eagle

    4.6(49 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    We stopped in for breakfast and had a really enjoyable experience! The restaurant is spacious,…read moreclean, and the staff are friendly and attentive. First visit: We ordered an omelet and pancakes--both were delicious and hit the spot. Since we liked it so much, we came back a second time. I got the breakfast burrito, which was delicious. My husband tried the Mr. Potato Head potato/omelet and loved every bite--he said it was hearty, well-seasoned. The only minor nitpick: The salsa that came with the burrito tasted a lot like store-bought Pace Picante. It was fine, but in a place with such great food overall, homemade authentic salsa would take it to the next level. All in all, a solid spot with good portions, welcoming vibes, and tasty breakfast options. We'll definitely be back--highly recommend! P.S. It was a bit too cold and we left our jackets on.

    With the closure of Alien Cafe and the fact that The Griddle can easily turn into a 90-minute…read morecommitment on weekends, I figured it was finally time to try Potholder since I'm in this area all the time anyway. They really lean into the whole "bringing California brunch culture to Idaho" thing, so maybe my expectations were too high going in. But honestly... this was a pretty rough experience for me. I ordered the huevos rancheros because what feels more California brunch than that? When my plate came out, it looked weirdly plain and honestly kind of sad. Then my friend's huevos rancheros arrived and hers had all the toppings, sauces, avocado, etc. So apparently mine was missing half the dish. When I politely asked about it, I got a surprisingly snarky response that immediately made the whole thing uncomfortable. I really don't think I was rude about it at all. But the part that genuinely grossed me out was the mimosa tower situation. Two of the four glasses at our table literally had lipstick stains on them, and the others were cloudy/smudgy enough that we noticed immediately. That's the kind of thing you can't unsee once it's sitting at your table. I honestly don't really understand the hype because this place is constantly packed. Maybe we just caught them on an off day, but between the mediocre food, awkward service interaction, and dirty glassware, I don't think I'll be back. I'd personally rather wait for a table at The Griddle or have a calmer breakfast at Rembrandt's instead.

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    The Griddle - Build your own omelet

    The Griddle

    4.0(374 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    We tried The Griddle for the first time as our go-to location across the street had a 45+ minute…read morewait. Wait here on a Saturday at 9:30 was 15 minutes. I'm not really in favor of having to give your cell phone number to feed into their app so you know when your table is ready, but there you have it. The inside is pretty cool if you are into that "converted warehouse" feel of exposed beam crossed with a country kitchen feel. Tables aren't crammed together, definitely a sense of space. There are booth options as well. And as I prefer, no TVs. There were 2 groups of 14 that were served during our visit, so they can definitely accommodate larger parties. Our server rarely checked in, took 10 minutes to refill coffee after we requested a top off (she forgot), and never ended up refilling out water. The coffee we did get was good though. As always, I'm a hollandaise connoisseur as the foundation for perfect Benedict - my go to breakfast item. So I asked for a sample before I ordered, and I'm glad I did. The Griddle's hollandaise was curious. It was clearly about 25-50% powdered mix (which tastes like nasty beef gravy) with the balance being added clarified butter and a very strong dose of lemon. It was marginal, but good enough. So, I went with the crab cake Benedict. The crab cakes were a bit "fishy," so the strong lemon flavor was a plus. After flagging down our server, I requested a new poached egg as one of them arrived hard boiled. (I want runny yolks as hard boiled are too chalky for my taste.) The replacement egg was delivered very quickly. My guest had the banana Texas french toast special with added bacon and scrambled eggs. Bacon was nice and thick, nicely cooked. Scrambled eggs are pretty much just that. The french toast did have great body to it, but I'm not a huge banana fan. Still enjoyed it though. I would consider this an option for a revisit.

    Their messaging app sent me one text 12 minutes after I registered at the front desk…read more But that message combined both the "we have you on our wait list" along with a second message 'your table is ready". This was 12 minutes after registering. One notification for the combined messages. So, as I waited for the table ready message I missed our 10 minute warning. Was this some screw up of their messaging provider? Pretty lousy implementation. So when we finally asked why the "15 minute wait m" became 35 we found out our reservation had expired. When asked whst they could do under the circumstances, we were told we'd have to go to the bottom of the list and wait again. This time for 20 minutes. Apparently, this Griddle location is where customer service goes to die. Meanwhile, we hopped over to Joe Mama's where their messaging system is much more informative and intuitive. Not to mention it works. We may patronize other Griddle locations. Maybe. But this one's off the list. ​​​​​​

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    Eight Thirty Common - Carnitas Hash Benedict at Brunch

    Eight Thirty Common

    4.0(498 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Very comfortable gastropub in original downtown Meridian. Large dining area with various types of…read moreseating makes this a very accommodating location. With its varied menu and delicious happy hour selection this place could be a favorite for a wide variety of the local population. Classy, welcoming with engaging staff. While the selections of taps are diverse and smart for diners, it is the kitchen that is the real star here. We tried the Happy Hour fare (3-5 pm). See the pics for details. We also tried the Kobe sliders, but they fell short of the Chicken Sliders with their tender, juicy cuts of breast. The lineup of drinks are on full display at the bar and with scannable menus. This is a solid place for bringing friends or family for a gathering - yes, like the name suggests "Common". If anyone in your group cannot find a drink and meal to their liking, then you need to replace that person from your social circle or family. 2 hour free parking directly behind the building makes this location much better than the downtown businesses in the liberal ghetto of Boise where they will soon tax the air you breathe. Here, the pricing will not require you to take out a second mortgage as the Boise elites would have you do for eating in their downtown. It is no surprise that more quality dining places are opening in cities like Eagle, Caldwell, Nampa and Meridian where Idahoans can enjoy life.

    Location was clean and open. Kinda a sports vibe bar with the TVs. We got the steak fingers, which…read morewere okay. The pan seared salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus was good after a little salt and pepper. Service was great. No issues here at all. Can't really comment on price since it was a business dinner that management covered. Overall it was just okay. Just the food was a bit lacking

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