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    Shady Acres Cafe

    3.3 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dave L.

    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.

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    Edward S.

    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.

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    3 years ago

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

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    8 years ago

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

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    “Atmosphere: The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect when you'd eat from a gas station.”

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    If you have had a bad experience at Coyne's, then I'm truly sorry; because I had such an amazing…read moreexperience! The design was very bougie and felt so fancy. My friend and I had such an attentive wait staff and answered any questions we had before ordering. Our drinks were absolutely delicious and there were so many great options. Usually it's hard to find a drink I might like, but at Coyne's it was hard because there were too many good options. Everything on the menu sounded so creative and new. But I decided to try the spasta pesto and my friend tried the halibut. Both tasted so fresh and flavorful. Also the prices were very reasonable and the portions contained the perfect amount of food. Unfortunately, our bellies were so full after our main course that we didn't get try any of their amazing dessert options. Overall, I definitely enjoyed my time at Coyne's and will definitely be back to try more items. If your thinking our trying it out I would definitely recommend!

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    On the way to the patio

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    Front of the Brewery/Restaurant

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    3.7(54 reviews)
    3.2 mi

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