Stopped in after our dental appointments. Good place to stop for a quick lunch. Philly cheesesteak and burger were both good. Onion rings were good and the tater tots were ok. Staff is friendly. Probably 3.5. read more

I went on my lunch break and I waited almost an hour for my food and I didn't receive it. People would come order and I never got my food. The guy taking orders, obviously didn't know what he was doing. read more

Good home style breakfast. Just what I expected and I wasn't disappointed at all. Bread was toasted perfectly and buttery. Eggs were not dry or over cooked. Hash browns were a little greasy but come on-they are fried potatoes. You have to expect a bit of grease for good hash browns. They kept our drinks full. Portions were big. The place was crowded but that's a good sign for Saturday morning. It's not upscale but I wasn't looking for that. Just wanted a good breakfast. It's a place you go to where you knew who the regulars were because they called them by name when they came in and left. read more

A sparkling clean little greasy spoon (in the endearment sense of the term) located right on the hiway and yet called Shady Acres, this is associated with a gas station and convenience store next door. A small menu of breakfast (think french toast, eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns) and lunch (think burgers, 'baskets' like chicken fingers, hot and cold sandwiches) appears over the counter where you order. The food, which is both good and value priced based on our first visit experience, is brought to your table when it is ready. Bus your own when you're done. We liked this little place. We'd go back sometime. THE EATS Shared a BLT on toasted sourdough. Both the bacon and the toast were perfectly done, the tomato was nicely sliced and the lettuce was fresh green leaf, not the woeful iceberg some places want to throw on. The hardworking cook herself delivered it to our table and split it for us in the kitchen so each half arrived in a red plastic basket lined with parchment. The piece de resistance is the homemade milkshakes. We chose huckleberry and it arrived at the table in a paper beverage container with a straw. But we needed to ask for a spoon to eat/drink it and that's a good thing because as all great milkshakes should be it was too thick for a straw. A small was only $2.70 'ish'...a bargain. And my hubby who thinks in the main that shakes are not worth the calories nearly arm wrestled me to be sure he got his half after he took the first taste. Burgers seemed to be the big seller and although I don't eat beef, they did look like good ones coming out of the kitchen in their red plastic baskets to be delivered to the tables around us. THE BILL Sandwiches all lean under five bucks unless you add "the full meal" deal which includes tater tots or fries and a medium soda and then the prices run about $6.50. We did not choose the "full meal". Our shared sandwich and shake, plenty for the two of us, was under $7.00, tax included. THE VIBE Seating is at formica topped tables and chairs or booths. A handful of 'soda fountain' counter stools are at the counter; you know the cool 'takes me back to childhood' kind. At lunch time on a weekday the place was doing a brisk business of people who were clearly regulars and who included insurance salesman from a local office as well as lots of guys from construction trades, some of whom brought in lunchboxes supplemented with ordering from the Shady Acres menu. THIS N THAT: 1) PARKING: A few spaces in their private lot. Now that we've been in we can see why the parking spots are very often full. 2) ACCESSIBILITY: One van accessible spot of parking in the lot. Level in the door and throughout. Almost all seating is standard height. Didn't check the loo for access. 3) MOVIE TRIVIA: I hear a scene from a Clint Eastwood movie was once filmed in this little place. read more

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This place is a hidden gem to the locals. Great sandwiches, breakfast burritos and burgers.

You get what you expect at the Shady Acres Cafe, basic food, decent service and just enough attitude to make it fun. The food here is good but doesn't stand out in any way. This is the food your friend's​ mom made when you came to their house. Bacon and eggs, hamburgers, pancakes and chicken strips. What I love about this place is the people watching. You'll see everyone here. The staff is plucky and a little bit funny in a sarcastic way. They don't go out of their way to make your experience special and they may spend a little too much time talking but somehow you don't really care. If you are between Nampa and Boise and need a quick breakfast or lunch this place is worth the stop for sure. It won't be a regular stop but it will take you back in time a bit and that is fun. read more

Shady Acres Cafe - American Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

Cold biscuits and gravy. Few tablespoons of syrup to accompany the oversized pancakes. Rude and unprofessional staff. Overall, the worst breakfast I've ever paid for. read more

The female weekend staff are so incredibly rude, I will never go back. There are too many places to go in the valley where people are kind and considerate. This place has really gone downhill read more

I'd read about this place on Yelp and decided I had to try it. Not much to look at---very simple, a few booths and tables and a big access to the gas station convenience store. order at the counter and they bring it to the table. With that atmosphere, I didn't expect much. However, the finger steaks and tater tots were freshly cooked, with a generous portion; and certainly a reasonable price. I can see me going back again to try some other things there, they have a nice menu. read more

Shady Acres Cafe - Finger steaks and tater tots - American Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

I love to support local restaurants so I have given Shady Acres Cafe three trys. Each time I walked in and ordered at the counter I was greeted by what appeared to be a rather angry woman who made me feel as if I did not belong there. This last time as I walked in only one other family was eating breakfast. I ordered eggs over medium, bacon, hash browns and toast. I paid and tipped the cashier and waited for about a half hour for my food. When the food did arrive, I received cold hash browns, cold scrambled eggs and bacon that must have been sitting around all morning. I had similar experiences the other two times I ate at Shady Acres Cafe. . .and as the saying goes "three strikes and you are out". I will never go back and would give that same recommendation to anyone who asks. read more

Atmosphere: The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect when you'd eat from a gas station. The decor is a bit outdated, but don't let that stop your taste buds. There are pamphlets at the tables that will tickle your humor. There are a few tables and chairs, but the larger tables are European style ( you share with others..gasp! I know but who knows you may acquire a friend). Heck, I'd guess to say they haven't changed the decor since the movie was filmed there. Staff: Very friendly. We visited on two occasions and both individuals were very pleasant. Food: My husband loved the food. He got breakfast both times. The first time it was like the cook was Johnny on the spot! The food arrived quickly with medium to large portions. The second time it was slow. Although I do have to admit the second time there was a long line, and the cook. For what appeared from a single cook, she did a good job. Prices: It was very reasonable for what you get. More importantly Would we ever go back? Yes! read more

I would like to say that it is nice to have gr8 customer service, gr8 food and gr8 prices. The ladies who work at shady acres are incredibly nice and very customer service oriented. I am very thankful fir you good folks. My co-worker and i eat there almost everyday for lunch and we both agree that is like family there. They bought my buddy a birthday cake for his birthday. How cool is that read more

Great food for the price. Love this place for a burger or breakfast, and I hear so did clint Eastwood!!!

One of our favorite places!!! The breakfast burritos are awesome! Always a good go to for any diner needs! read more

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C-store/cafe with tables that serves a good burger, decently priced. Will go back. There are pictures of Clint Eastwood on the walls. The movie "Bronco Billy" was partly filmed there. read more

Great patty melt with awesome prices on all other items. Looks a little dated but that's the allure. Takes you back to the old diners on the side of the freeway(TV show Alice). People there are really polite and nice. Foods good and that's all I require. Owners do a good job hiring there staff. read more