I literally arrived, snagged the last bar table and had food within 10 mins of arrival. Cool couple sitting next to me I was able to chat with and not be a complete loner. They had quiches which they said were pretty amazing, I got the waitresses recommendation which was the plain French toast. It was REALLY GOOD just the plain Jane version so I can only Imagine what the other flavored ones tasted like. It was 3 really big pieces. Thick but soft and a really nice balance French toast flavor. The place was packed with a waitlist so that should tell you all you need to know. Parking is plentiful. Everyone nice and friendly read more

The Griddle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We were in town for move-in weekend and looking for a place with good food to try before leaving the kid behind. This is the place. I got the French toast combo and the French toast is just on point. Not overly fancy or overstated, but just right. Bacon was cooked just the way me and most everyone else likes it. In our party also got the Rosie's French toast and I can honestly say I've never seen the look of pure shock and joy on someone's face from the first bite throughout the meal. It was like it unlocked something in her. The Caribbean French toast made with coconut was also said to be very good (I'm not a coconut fan, so I can't confirm nor deny it, but judging on everything else it's good) We will be back, probably every single time we are eating breakfast in Boise for the next 4 years read more

I'd say WELL with the wait! THE Husband and I went on a Sunday morning around 10:30AM so we had about a 30 minute wait which is a prime time. They've created a sweet retro cafe ambiance and the service is quick and every part of the food made my taste buds sooo happy! I got an omelette with hash browns and had to order the Waffle separate but the quality of flavor well worth it! Plus the cappuccino made my little heart so happy! Ever in Boise, Idaho I highly recommend this spot! read more

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My husband ordered chicken fried steak and I got the California eggs Benedict with gravy on my hash browns! Let me tell you....GRAVY IS GOLD!!! They make quality food, it's a little busy and crowded but not in a bad way, just be prepared if you're an introvert or have anxiety around lots of people. The food was literally so delicious I wanted to order the whole meal again (but I didn't...cuz that would be wrong) our waitress was so sweet and was on the ball with refilling our drinks and making sure we had everything we needed. read more

The Griddle - California Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've been to Boise countless times but I've only ever gone to The Griddle for breakfast/brunch. I could have easily tested another spot, but The Griddle always delivers. Amazing food. Impeccable service. Phenomenal prices. It's a triple threat in the breakfast world! Breakfast Sandwich: Anytime there's a breakfast sandwich offered on a croissant, I have a hard time turning it town. It's good! I wish the ham had been in sliced Canadian bacon form instead of cubes, but ultimately it was delicious. Hash browns: I usually ignore hash browns or breakfast potatoes because they're bland or undercooked. Not at The Griddle! I couldn't help but keep going back for more and more of these. Caribbean French Toast: I order this every time I visit. It's outstanding French toast! The toasted coconut crust is perfection. I wish every diner offered this dish but I know they wouldn't do it justice. I highly recommend you give this dish a try! Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun: wowowowwowowowowow. I saw this in the display case and had to try it. I'm so glad I did. It's the best sticky bun I've ever had! One bite and you're in heaven. COVID: All servers were wearing a mask, hand sanitizer was available, and social distancing is enforced. Dog Friendly: The outdoor patio is very dog friendly! And our waitress brought my pup a big bowl of water. read more

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This restaurant is surprisingly good and staff is super friendly. Highly recommend to beets and potato! read more

The Griddle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This place is awful. Overpriced, dry cinnamon rolls, and awful environment. Come here if you wanna start your day off one the wrong note.

This place is awesome! Great food and great service! Our waitress was super friendly and checked on us frequently. Will definitely be back!

Awesome SE Boise local breakfast and lunch place! Shhhh don't tell everyone but the breakfast is phenomenal! read more

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Only putting one star because I have to otherwise it would be 0 stars If you are a person of color do not come here. Host made us walk ourselves to our seats and did not give any menus. Family of whites gets sat next to us and given menus right away. We left and they still had the audacity to have a great day after not serving a customer. read more

If you go on a week day, be mindful of the school rush hour. It's really close to a school, so there was a lot of traffic nearby. Otherwise a great breakfast spot with ample parking. Has an updated diner vibe. I had the combo #2 which included eggs, meat (bacon), and hotcakes. Wow, those hotcakes were so fluffy. I ate both of them. I don't know what they do to that batter, but those were some of the best pancakes I've had in a while, and I love ordering pancakes. The bacon was thick and on the crispy side but still good. I gave my eggs to my coworker who seemed to have no complaint. He got the salted caramel French toast and devoured that with no problem and my other coworker got the crepes and liked that too. Overall, great service. Food took a tad longer than I thought it would but not as long as some places I've been. I think the chefs ensure great food is coming out. I am placing this on my list of spots to eat again at when I'm in Boise. Oh and they do have a patio, but it was a little chilly and shady that morning so we ate inside. read more

The Griddle - Fluffiest hotcakes ever! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

They told me 20 minutes but was only about 10, which was great! Great service fast but no pressure to leave immediately. Enjoyed our meal! I didn't take a picture of the pancakes but they were delicious. You have to try them with the Bacon Caramelized Pecan sauce. read more

The Griddle - Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We went to The Griddle for a family breakfast while visiting Boise. I write this review with the understanding we were a party of 8 and it is harder to accommodate larger parties. However, while we waited for over an hour(when our original wait time was 20-25 minutes) we became very impatient. It did not seem like the host and the rest of the serving staff was on the same page or even had good working chemistry. The servers at one point told us they were going to combine outside tables for our party, while waiting, the hostess came out and separated our tables and gave them to smaller parties. We almost left with the inconsistency of sit time as well as the inconsistent communication between staff. Due to having waitied 50mins we decided what was another 10-20 was worth the continued wait. At one point, other patrons told us it's always like this but the food is worth it. So, we decided to continue to wait. We finally got sat and our server was wonderful. By far making up for the poor waiting experience. Her name is Dylan and she was fantastic! She alone deserves all the kudos. We all finally ordered and it was probably another 30-40mins wait(not crazy long for a party our size and all the food coming out together which I appreciate). The food was pretty good with the pancakes being the absolutely best. I don't tend to order sweets at breakfast/brunch but man am I glad I did! My gravy train was okay and the rest of the party felt that their meals were 3/5 stars at best. The breakfast burrito was reviewed well and so we're the chilaquiles. We also had a round of bloody Mary's and mimosas. The blood Mary's were delicious, not bar setting, but good to satisfy. Overall, if you are a big party in Boise you may want to look elsewhere, but for a small party under 4 this diner in Boise is worth trying. All in all our total time was 2.5 hours between waiting and leaving(food for thought). read more

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I was excited to stop by The Griddle for the first time about 10 this morning. Unfortunately the experience wasn't very good. My waitress was excellent: cheerful and welcoming. The coffee was great. I was mentally rubbing my hands together in anticipation of eggs Benedict with extra-crispy hash browns. Though the place wasn't full, maybe everyone came in at once before I got there. I'm guessing that because the wait was so long that my waitress came over twice to apologize for the delay. She assured me the experience I was having wasn't normal for them. Though I could see her keeping an eye out for my plate so she could snatch it, it wasn't hot when it reached me. The hash browns were black in places and def tasted burned. I'll try them again because they're close to my house, but next time I think I'll go with something simple, like bacon and eggs. read more

Highly recommend this brunch spot for locals and visitors alike! They do not take reservations so expect a longer wait on weekends. I was fortunate enough to stop by on a weekday morning and had the California Benedict and the Chilaquiles. Cali benny was very tasty and I loved that instead of the typical English muffin, it was served on a buttery grilled croissant. The Chilaquiles were also delicious, I especially liked the guac that came on the side. Also really loved the outdoor seating and convenient location/easy parking (and also accessible via the bike path). read more

The Griddle - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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GodNephew's choice for brunch. We all simply followed suit. It's a really cute diner! I don't know what it is about this place, but it felt homey soon as I walked in. Our party of 8 was seated and given menus immediately. The first thing I normally go or search for in a diner is chicken fried steak. But wasn't feeling it that day for some bizarre reason. When Big Bro mentioned that's what he was getting, I figure I'd just try a bite off his plate. It was almost trivial that I couldn't find anything to interest my palate off their menu. But when our server presented herself as well as their off-the-menu specials, the decision was easy. "I'll have the Denver sandwich special, please?" (Honestly, I didn't really pay attention to her description, I just thought I'd surprise myself.) And although it was a hot day out, I was seated right by the AC's vent so that called for a hot chocolate. (Topped with mini marshmallows, it hit the spot and gave me the warmy in my tummy.) Now, there's 8 of us (one toddler included) so a wait is understandable. But nope, their kitchen staff is pretty dang quick as all our orders came out all at once in no time! My special!? It's a ham steak and egg in toasted bread. Its appearance is very simple but surprisingly tasty. I was actually taken aback at the number of flavors poppin' out of this sandwich. Even the egg was seasoned right and melded well with the ham. A good surprise indeed. As stated earlier, I got a taste of Big Bro's chicken fried steak. Presentation is different since not only do they plate the steak and gravy separate from its sidekicks, the steak topped the gravy (instead of the other way around.) Much prefer it that way. Steak and gravy flavor wise were satisfactory but nothing out of the ordinary. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 4.5. She was attentive and available when needed. VALUE: 3.5 PARKING: Private lot shared with others. Not an issue. OVERALL: 4. I should be more open to off-the-menu specials. Gotta keep that in mind for future visits! read more

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Fantastic experience! We at first attempted to dine at the Trolley House but they RAN OUT OF FOOD. Yes, it's true, read my review for them to know more. The Griddle was quite busy, being Father's Day & Sunday, but we weren't turned away, just a short wait for a table. After a long and busy day all of the staff were still quite pleasant and friendly. Our server, Anabelle, was exceptionally nice. Happy to answer all of our questions and always back with a hot coffee refill. The inside was crowded, but not loud. Food was quick, plentiful, warm and delicious. House-made mango jam was delicious on a toasted croissant. We are glad that Trolley House closed as we had a wonderful time at the Griddle. read more

Pricing was reasonable, service was quick and good, and the food was relatively tasty. Nothing special but I'd be back in a pinch for a good breakfast! Restaurant was clean. The orange juice is delicious and fresh squeezed!! Wish the two eggs any style included 2 pieces of toast instead of just one. The bacon was a little weird. read more

Been meaning to try this spot out! Came in on a busy brunch Sunday and timing was still admirable from the kitchen. Food was great while we sat on the cute patio. Ally wasn't our server but she was my favorite and SO kind and attentive when she was at our table read more

I had a very pleasant time at The Griddle. It was crowded when I showed up on that damp, foggy morning and was told there was a wait but not if I didn't mind sitting outside. For me, coming from Vegas, I jumped on the opportunity to sit in the shaded, covered in fog and just bask in the whimsicalness of it all. The patio was very cozy and not surrounded by a ton of other businesses so there was a serenity to it. Upon looking at the menu, I found a few items that piqued my interest though to tell you the truth, not many. The menu seemed quite traditional and just when you thought it was going to get interesting, it slumped back to normalcy. I ended up ordering a short stack of hot cakes, tea, chocolate milk, and the chorizo benedict. My food came promptly which was a godsend since I had to wait to long at Goldy's the day before. The tea and milk were standard, the portions of the hotcakes and benedict were massive and I actually had a hard time finishing it. That being said, the hotcakes had a good flavor but were dry and could've used much more butter and syrup, the chipotle hollandaise sauce was so thick and a bit too smokey for my taste, and the chorizo was in link form, not the crumbled form that I am used to in the Southwest US. Overall, a very pleasant experience and nothing really to complain about; I just wish I enjoyed my food a bit more. read more

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These cups are ridiculous. They are only 3" tall! Our juice sizes are smaller than our kids milk. I asked how much more the bigger glass is and they said double price. I paid $4.50 for this orange juice, give me a break. Why even pay for the large when they don't fill it, (See chocolate milk.) What's silly is you get the larger cup when you eat inside the restaurant. When you order to go, you get the small cup. The cranberry juice is just bottled juice. I normally would disregard but paying $80 for the food and then they skimp on that is just insulting. Food wasn't very good, very soggy. read more

The Griddle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Had an AMAZING breakfast this morning at The Griddle! We were totally sold once we saw the menu. We arrived just before 11am today and all the tables inside were taken, so our AWESOME server, Lexi, offered to seat us outside with the heater on. It was pretty chilly out today but we decided that we wanted to check it out bad enough to brave the cold. To our surprise, the heater worked GREAT! It was comfortable and we had the patio all to ourselves. We ordered the Wild West Scramble and the Gravy Train Potatoes. Everything was SO delicious and fresh and, again, Lexi was very nice and gave great service. On a side note, we witnessed a guest be very rude to her and she handled it like a pro. She rocks and made our experience a really good one: We will definitely be back soon! read more

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The Griddle was my favorite breakfast place when we lived in Boise. We moved away 7 years ago and I haven't been here since; today we stopped in on our way to Portland and I'm glad we did!! The Quiche Lorraine did not disappoint, it was as delicious as I remember. The service wasn't as good or as friendly as I remember but it wasn't horrible. read more

The Griddle - Quiche Lorraine and Hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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amazing service good food!! workers were so nice here, food was fresh and vegetables was amazing !!!

Excellent service with good food at a fair price. A Great place for breakfast or lunch .

The service is VERY slow; but it is President's Day. The decaf coffee is weak. We ordered orange juice, then noticed that other people were being served carafes of o. j. The server did not inform us of that option. It is VERY loud, making conversation difficult. Food is tasty and well presented. read more

Good service. Not to expensive. Very good food. Nice cozy place. Worth the wait T read more

Yum. Got auntys spud 10.1/10 it was delicious. And got the stuffed huckleberry French toast and the cream cheese with it just really made it delicious. Freshly squeezed oj was yummy. Our server was super nice. Busy place so be ready for a wait, but it was worth it. read more

We loved the griddle! Amazing food and a very efficient staff. Our crepés were phenomenal and the coffee (which was Dawson Taylor) was such a good addition. My mug was never empty and my water was always full, thanks to the great staff. On a Saturday morning there definitely is a wait, but it's well worth. Would totally recommend the griddle for a good breakfast. read more

The Griddle - Raspberry crepés, hash browns, Dawson Taylor coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The Griddle is a pretty solid breakfast performer. I came in about 7 on a Sunday morning and wondered whether the open hours were a mistake. Half an hour after the advertised time and there wasn't a single car in the parking lot in what is otherwise an office complex. It turned out I was an early arrival. The restaurant was open and within a few minutes, other customers started trickling in. I ordered a breakfast combo, with hotcakes and bacon and had them substitute hash browns for the two eggs. Bonus points for anyone who still calls them hotcakes instead of pancakes. That's what we grew up on, but most people know them as pancakes. They may have been the tallest hotcakes I've ever seen. They got a nice rise out of the batter. Everything tasted good and the staff was friendly. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Griddle - Bacon and breakfast combo substitution hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The almond crusted french toast are so amazing and can't compare to any other French toast I try now! And I love the freshly squeezed orange juice. Service is great. There could be a long wait at times but I think it is worth it. I love how they decorated the place as well. read more

The service was great and the food even better! We had a raspberry crepe that was the best I ever tasted! We went back the next day! Plenty of seating and the food came quickly. Everything we tried was perfect. read more

Been a few times and the service is always great. They actually have a coffee runner most days!! Food is consistently good, and the easiest way to describe it is old school greasy spoon brought into the 20th century. Classics and variations of classics. Also have a great spread of quality breakfast m Very kid friendly and they serve carafes of mimosa's! read more

The Griddle - Kids mix plate and a kids pancake split between sisters. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Always and forever! One of THE best breakfast/brunch you can have ... which comes at the cost of occasional long wait times. If you do hit a long wait time, the Green Belt is just around back. Go grab some serenity before your meal. read more

Went here for the first time about two months ago and ordered the eggs Benedict. Service was mostly good and the food was also quite good. They have both indoor and outside dining although not much to see outside other than the street. I liked the menu as it is not too big but offers a very varied selection. Everything I saw come out of the kitchen looked pretty good. Will most definitely add this place to my list of regulars for breakfast. read more

The food was very good, but sitting on outside patio was MISERABLE. The flies were absolutely insane. Even though the food was good I couldn't enjoy a moment of it. read more

The Griddle - Crab eggs ben with scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

So disappointed. I love this place but I will not be returning. Took 30 minutes for my takeout order of broccoli salad and half a BLT. The salad was half full. Maybe 3 bites in the container. The BLT was messy and sprawled all over. See photos. It was take out but they gave me no utensils. I'm sad read more

The Griddle - Half of a half a container of broccoli salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

My daughter suggested this place while we were traveling across this beautiful country so we decided to stop and give it a go. We stopped about 11 am on a Friday and were told that it was about a 20 minute wait. After about 10 minutes we seated. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the breakfast burrito. The food was was pretty good. 4/5 The service was excellent 5/5 Overall our experience can best be summed up by my beautiful daughter when she said she would eat her again because the food was delicious. read more

The Griddle - The Griddle in Boise, Idaho - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Boise. It gets busy on the weekends, especially Sunday. If you have the time, put your name on the list and then go next door to Zero Six and enjoy a cup of coffee while you wait. It will be worth it. The last time I went, it was about a 30 minute wait to be seated. The server got our drink order fairly promptly. We didn't have to wait all that long for our food to come out even with how busy it was. I got an omelet with the griddle potatoes and a pancake on the side. Overall the food is really good. If you go on Sunday, do yourself a favor and get the blueberry pancakes (only offered on Sunday). read more

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Just came in on our way out of town and I had the "Red Flannel Hash". So delicious, and I definitely will be getting this again next time in town! Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu & great service! Enjoy! read more