Staff is outstanding and can't beat a good country breakfast skillet!…read more Never a bad meal here!!

Before Christmas, my friend wanted to meet up for a quick bite so she suggested Eddie's. We both…read morewanted breakfast for lunch so Eddie's sounded like a great place to eat at. I arrived first. There was a server behind the counter not really acknowledging me. There were also a couple other servers hanging out by the breakfast bar that were in their own little world. So, I just stood there for a while. Finally someone who was actually serving a table who wad walking by greeted me and got my sat. I got some coffee started while I was waiting for my friend. I told me server about my new kidney and that I couldn't use the creamers on the table that had been handled by previous guests. She was kind and got me a new bowl of creamers. I kicked it, enjoyed my hot coffee and waited till my friend showed up. After my friend finally showed up, we breezed over the menu and decided on some grub. I did have a meal a little before our lunch date so I got something off the smaller menu. I decided on the hamburger patty with onions and 1egg meal. I thought it was going to be the perfect amount. Everything came out quickly. I did ask for a side of brown gravy for my hamburger patty, it was looking kinda dry. The side of fruit I got looked fresh and my egg was cooked perfectly. My patty was smaller, it would be comparable to a patty you would use as a slider. The gravy and onions did add nice flavor to it. Unfortunately the gravy was sitting for a while in the back cause it was lumpy and cooler. The egg was fresh and the fruit as good. My coffee was always topped off by our server which I really appreciated. My friend and I didn't realize what time they closed. We just thought that we came at an odd hour so no one was eating and it was slow. We hung out for a while and chatted. Finally another server told us that she was going to go paint the bathroom and she would be in there if we needed anything. Finding that to be such an odd comment, I googled to see what time they closed. It was 2:15 and they closed at 2. I thought a simple "is there anything else we can get you cause we are closed" would have been sufficient instead of beating around the bush. I served for over 30 years and have never told my guests I would be in the bathroom if they needed me. It was an interesting meal here. The venue was fun with the lights and vintage decor. The food was decent. Our server did a great job but service outside of her was non existent or questionable. I have my favorite breakfast joints and I wish I could have added this place to it on this end of town. I love supporting local but it's hard to support this joint when the service and food was just 50/50.

I was downtown at the hospital today for labs. I had a small break in between my appointments so I…read moreseized the opportunity to go grab some breakfast. I have been to quite a few joints downtown already. I wasn't dressed the best so heading to Bacon or Tupelo Honey for breakfast would have been a little embarrassing. And I didn't want to deal with parking so after doing a little research, Elmer's was my spot to grab some food. Driving up to the restaurant, there were quite a few cars in the parking lot. What have I been missing out on? This place was poppin! I know Elmer's has been around for a hot minute and as long as I have lived here, I have never been. Seeing that the parking lot was pretty full, I took it as a good sign about my choice of coming here. I was sat at a small table by the fireplace. It's a pretty cozy venue. Bright from all the windows. The fireplace was going so it was nice and toasty. It was a very chill setting. Mariah got some coffee started for me while I was breezing over the menu. They have a little of everything for breakfast and some lunch options. I ordered the Hungry Rancher for breakfast. I should have known that my eyes were bigger than my stomach cause it was a lot of food! You get 3 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of ham, 2 sausage links, hashbrowns and fruit. I also got a side of country gravy and pancake syrup. Gotta have pancake syrup for the sausage links! My eggs were fried hard and were perfect. The sausage links had a nice browning on them which I love. It was paired nicely with the pancake syrup. I ate a couple bites of my hashbrowns with the gravy. The top of the hashbrowns were crispy and golden but the middle part of the hashbrowns were still undercooked. You get a great portion of the hashbrowns which is fantastic but when it's that thick of a portion, the middle of it ends up not cooking all the way through. I ended up taking my ham and bacon home with me. I didn't have enough room to finish my huge plate! The one thing I noticed about this joint were all the older folks here. It was nice seeing them out, socializing, playing card games after their meal and enjoying life. This must be the go to spot for senior citizens. I did feel out of place amongst these fabulous folks but honestly it was fun. They are so chill. No drama. No loud conversations. Everyone was just having a relaxing and fun time. I can hang with these folks any day! It was a fun experience today at Elmer's. The food was hefty and good. The crowd is chill and fun to be around. The venue is comfortable and relaxing. I'm happy I got to grab a meal here in between my appointments. I got to enjoy my meal and wasn't rushed. Mariah did a great job taking care of me. I don't know when I'll be in the area again but I'll be hitting up Elmer's if I am, especially for breakfast.

Always wanted to go to this place. Have lived in Boise for many years. Finally went…read more Major letdown. The waffle was almost $12!!! THAT MUCH FOR A WAFFLE!!! with JUST BUTTER!!!! absolute...INSANITY!!!! I will never go here again. These diners are supposed to be affordable. How does a family eat here? Ok so yes, it's located on Capitol, super close to BSU and basically is downtown....so they will always get the business. But DAMN!! $12 for a waffle!! ONE. WAFFLE!!! just...one! This place is obviously NOT for the locals. It's for the parents of BSU students. They basically know that they can hella over charge and somehow get away with it. Just crazy. Again...it's like a diner. So there is absolutely NO need to be charging what they do. Waitress was very nice tho. Ill give her/this place that much, but yeah...for a restaurant I was excited to try after so many years bc I love old school places like this...I can 100% say...I will never go here again. Thanks for reading, YelpElmers!!! GO. SOMEWHERE. ELSE!!! You will get more food and won't get robbed. Cheers!

Great place!! Service was great and they were nice. They have a massive menu!…read more Food review: Jr cheeseburger: 10/10 beef was delicious, great balance of sauce and toppings, didn't get soggy Onion Rings: 10/10 sweet onions, small slices super crispy Mac and cheese: 5/10 not my favorite although a decent portion for price! It tastes very mustard forward to me Smores shake: 10/10 lots of mix ins!! Delicious and thick

Its a diner.. you get what you expect…read more Came here looking for a quick snack. Had this place recommend by a friend. The people there were quite friendly and easy going. They were helpful talking through the menu. Food was okay but not that impressive. I mean really it was a diner. For the price it was reasonable, but I felt the sandwich was over salted. Fries were okay, but nothing to write home about. Shakes were pretty tasty. Basically this is your basic middle of the road diner. You will find better, you'll also find worse out there.

An absolutely amazing local institution, but good God you'd better come hungry or ready to do…read moreteamwork to some of their fantastically delicious and large plates. Their version of the beignet is the best thing I've had in the field since the last time I was in New Orleans Maybe plan to go for a vigorous hike or something after you eat here Our waitress was tattooed, sweet, and awesome. She gave the impression that she had grown up in this restaurant, and there was nothing that she could not accomplish for you.

If you look over my reviews then you will see I love breakfast restaurants and especially home-made…read morechicken fried steak. So when the menu specifically says home-made chicken fried steak I get excited. And it is possible that I came to Merritts with too high expectations. That being said the chicken fried steak was very bland, no flavor. Salt and pepper couldn't save it. The scone was cooked perfectly but whatever honey butter they are using was waxy and not much flavor. My wife also said her omelette just didn't taste right. She also had the Boston shake which was basically just ice cream on top of milkshake, didn't really look or taste like a sundae. She also said the chocolate tasted stale. The service was fine for having few customers. I'm not a huge fan of going to a restaurant and having Dr Pepper in a bottle. So yes, a cup of ice was appreciated. The restaurant itself is what you would expect for a roadside family dinner. It actually added to the excitement of what I expected the food to taste like. There are just so many good breakfast restaurants that I could not give this a 3. I would not come back and I cannot recommend for anybody else. Sorry Merritts.

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!

An Absolute Valley Gem - Flawless Food, Coffee, & Service Every Single Time!…read more As a self-proclaimed picky eater, finding a breakfast spot where every single menu item hits the mark is rare. Moon's Kitchen Café has officially become my absolute favorite spot in the Treasure Valley. Having visited several times, I can confidently say their consistency, quality, and hospitality are unmatched. The Drink Lineup: You cannot go wrong with their beverage menu. I have explored several options: * The Rich Mocha (with Salted Caramel & White Chocolate): Tried this both hot and iced. Both versions offer the perfect, balanced blend of creamy texture and high-quality sweetness. * The 8 & Main Mocha: Served hot with distinct notes of honey and cinnamon. It is an absolute comforting must-try. * Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: You can taste that it is juiced on-site. Bright, crisp, and incredibly refreshing. * Standard Drip Coffee: Served piping hot. The staff keeps your cup endlessly full so you never run out. The Food Standouts: * Louisiana-Style Beignets: These housemade, made-to-order square French doughnuts are fluffy and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Served with honey butter and housemade jam, they taste exactly like authentic New Orleans beignets. * Corned Beef Hash: In my opinion, this is the best in the valley. It features housemade corned beef, perfectly sautéed onions and peppers, pepper jack cheese, and two over-easy eggs served over diced red potatoes. * John Wayne Breakfast & Biscuits and Gravy: Both feature their phenomenal, daily housemade sausage gravy smothering fluffy buttermilk biscuits. It is hearty, comforting, and leaves you completely full. * Denver Omelette: A classic executed perfectly with three eggs, ham, melted cheddar, onions, and peppers. Location, Parking, & Service: The move to their current downtown location is a massive upgrade. Parking is incredibly convenient thanks to the attached building garage. You can walk straight into the restaurant from the second floor of the garage, or take the escalator/elevator up if you enter from 8th Street. The waitstaff is consistently friendly, prompt, and helpful. Every meal arrives hot, fresh, and served with a genuine smile. Moon's Kitchen gets my highest recommendation!

The service and the food were amazing. I had the john Wayne…read moreand pancake on side. Husband's. meal was delicious. Freshly squeezed juice . We will definitely be back.

Our favorite breakfast spot!…read more Services immediate: How does no one know about this place? Food Fantastic: These sandwiches inspired Ronald McDonald to make the McMuffin. Ambiance nostalgic: Takes me to my childhood.

We have driven by this unique looking restaurant, in my opinion, shaped like a train car, many…read moretimes. Today, on our way from our home in Star to an appointment in Boise, we decided to stop for lunch. It was about 12:30, a Friday. We were met by a very friendly and nice young woman named Michelle, who would be our server. The inside is very fiftyish in decor, our area having photos and drawings of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. The interior is long and narrow, and the one drawback was the somewhat loud party across from us, consisting of an older and younger man. We both felt like breakfast. My wife had eggs, bacon, and French toast with a side of their O'Brien potatoes, which I shared. I chose the breakfast burrito with sausage, which included hash browns, cheddar cheese, and eggs. The food was very good and very reasonably priced. Michelle provided excellent service. We will definitely be back.

Great food (especially huckleberry pancakes), no wait to be seated and VERY nice waitress!read more

Middle of the road all around…read more.. Pros - Fast phone order, easy parking, fair price and good packaging and food hot. . Cons - I ordered a sandwich to-go, and had to walk to the end of the bar and disturb a patron to sign my credit card bill. Not sure why they didn't just ring me up at the register, where there was actually space for the transaction. Sandwich was half empty and sloppily made, falling apart. . Meh - Food tasted fine, but not outstanding and employees did their job, but not overly friendly. . Conclusion - Would I return? Yeah, I guess maybe if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way.

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.

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 is one of those places locals LOVE and outsiders like me discover thanks to YELP!!! If you…read morehave only one breakfast in Boise, ID this is the place to go!!! Wish they opened earlier and I think A LOT of people do to. I came two minutes after they opened and joined a pretty long long (that moved quickly and I was seated in minutes. Host asked if I had been here before (I had not) and told me I was in for a real treat! She wrote my name on a tiny white board and handed it to my server. Server did a great job getting to know me and went over the menu. Fun menu with lots of options. They make most everything from scratch and use fresh quality ingredients. I went with the Country Benedict and added bacon bits on top. Order was HUGE and I could only eat HALF. Server told me I could have asked for a "half order." While waiting for my order my server dropped by with a free hot "scone." I didn't think it was a scone (more like a Mexican "sopapillas" but it was hot and delicious and I polished it off! Inside is fun and eclectic. Cute places to take photos. Egg man is really a thing in Boise and I would highly recommend a visit!