After an abusive mtb ride at the nearby Ada Eagle trails, we were starving and the Potholder popped up after a quick yelp search. This proved to be the best breakfast experience we've had in years. Before you question this - we'll start with the service. Our server was cheerful, knowledgeable and just a pleasure to speak with. She listened to my friend, who wanted a fancy coffee, and made him a s'mores coffee that wasn't too sweet but very flavorful. My friend ordered an omelette, which was outstanding on its own. But it didn't come close to being on the same level as the breakfast enchiladas. The red sauce was flavorful and paired so well with the cheese and egg filling. And the hash browns are coarsely grated fresh potatoes with the perfect crust. Honestly, I was a little sad when the meal was over. I'm sure everything on the menu is great - but do yourself a favor and get the breakfast enchiladas. You will not be disappointed. It's probably a good thing we don't live nearby - or I'd need a gym membership because I'd be eating here at least 3x a week. read more

THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES WERE AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE! I've been eating breakfast longer than some of these cooks have been alive, and I can assure you this wasn't it. It tasted like something a 10-year-old could throw together after watching one cooking video online. I could've stayed home, saved my money, and made a better breakfast in my slippers! Now, I'll give credit where it's due--the service was lovely. Bless those workers. But then they sat us at a table covered in onions! ONIONS! There were onions all over the table, and to top it off, my chair was sprinkled with onions too. I came for breakfast, not to marinate like a pot roast. Needless to say, not a breakfast place I'd choose again. read more

The Potholder Cafe Eagle - Strawberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

I visited this restaurant for the first time this past weekend, and I was very impressed. The staff was warm and welcoming, and our server went above and beyond to provide excellent service. I ordered the turkey club, which was made with freshly roasted turkey rather than deli meat. The portion was generous, and I ended up taking half of it home. My daughter ordered the eggs, bacon, potatoes, and French toast, and her meal was also a great size with plenty of food. You could tell everything was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Another great find off the beaten path! This menu is truly eclectic, with a traditional Mexican flare, this place is a must try. We had an opportunity to meet the owner after our meal and we shared our happy taste buds with her. . Our meal- I had the Ranch style eggs and I changed it up. I asked for a toasted corn tortilla underneath my eggs . I loved the crunchiness of the tortilla with the right amount of beans and a little salsa. They do have the hotter stuff in the kitchen just ask. I'm terrible and I cannot remember what my husband had but, he loved it. See photos lol. Take this as a strong encouragement, definitely a must try. The menu included a lot of comfort foods as well and a few Hawaiian favorites, anyone want a loco moco!! Amazing service and plenty of parking. This strip mall does have quite a bit going on but this is where you start read more

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We visited The Potholder Cafe in Eagle for Father's Day brunch, and it was the perfect choice. This charming family-run restaurant is warm, friendly, and full of that classic diner feel we love. The staff is genuinely nice and makes you feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of breakfast scrambles and all the traditional favorites. My wife ordered the French toast, which she really enjoyed, while I went with one of their breakfast scrambles and it was excellent. The sourdough toast is amazing. We've been here a few times now, and the quality has always been consistently great. If you're in the area and looking for a welcoming spot with solid, delicious breakfast food, I highly recommend The Potholder Cafe! read more

The Potholder Cafe Eagle - Lots to pick from! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

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Just a little update since I was able to sample the lunch menu. I ordered the hot pastrami sandwich with fries and a side of ranch dressing for dipping. Food came out quickly and my order was not only accurate, but appetizing. The pastrami was actually hot, with mustard that slightly oozed over the top of the meat and crispy, perfectly dilly pickles throughout. The bread was perfectly toasted, leaving a slightly soft yet crispy, buttery texture. The fries were battered and fried to the best balance of crispy outside, soft centers. The ranch was herbaceous and harmonious with the fries. Every bite was utterly scrumptious. I would order this sandwich again and again. The service was attentive and friendly. My friend had never been here before and was incredibly impressed with the service and food as well. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to visit! read more

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Fab food ! Fab service ! Didn't have to wait just a few minutes on a Sunday morning at 1030 for a table for 2 read more

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Good food even better service. The girl who served us was sooooo good at what she does. Super friendly, super knowledgeable, just overall a great gal. It's a pretty cozy atmosphere. read more

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My potatoes were crisp. Biscuit was large. Could have used some butter. The Gravy was good, but not anything special. Service outstanding even though she was busy. They haven't changed much since the Italian restaurant left. I can understand this has been very expensive to redo the whole place. It was more of a quickie makeover. It's still nice. Maybe I need to come back and try some more food. The omelettes look pretty good. read more

This place is great! We visited this morning for an early breakfast and what a hidden gem. It's super cozy inside but also spacious... we have a stroller at the moment and we were able to have our little guy right next to us. The food was delicious! Great portions and super fresh ingredients. I had the California omelet and my hubs had the chicken fajita omelet and both were fantastic. Our server Kaitlyn was an absolute joy. It was a perfect way to start the day! read more

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I just got in town last night from my trip to SLC. I wanted to spend some time with my daughter so I suggested that we go out for breakfast. And honestly, I didn't want to cook breakfast. The Potholder Cafe has been on my to go list so I took today as an opportunity to go check this joint out. It was a quick drive to the café which is nice. Walked in, was instantly greeted and it was seat yourself so we found a comfy table in the secondary dining area. The chairs they have here are so comfortable! That was the first thing I noticed getting myself situated. Whoever chose the chairs, good job! Kaitlyn came and dropped off menus to us. Coffee and orange juice was ordered I did Kaitlyn if I could possibly grab fresh creamer from her that wasn't in a communal dish. She offered to grab me a little portion of half and half from the back. I thought that was so kind of her! Drinks were dropped off and food was ordered. My daughter got the Loco Moco with some toast. I got the Baja scrambled with some spinach added to it. While our food was being prepared, we got to check out the decor. I love that our Idaho flag is represented at the restaurant. The country, farm chic decor makes the vibe fun and homey. Our food came out shortly and it was hot of the grill. You can smell the spices used on my ground beef. The spinach was bright green and fresh all over my scramble. There were pieces of olives, tomatoes and green onions sprinkled throughout my eggs. It looked delicious! I got a huge helping of hashbrowns which is shared with my daughter. There was enough for the both of us. My daughter's Loco Moco looked tasty! It was a hamburger patty topped with a fried eggs, covered in gravy. And underneath all that goodness was steamed white rice. The coffee was hot. Our food was really good. I enjoyed my scramble very much! Each bite was different cause of the ingredients in my scramble. Kaitlyn did a great job taking care of us. I guess my only complaint is that my daughter's meal was 17 bucks for a hamburger patty with a scoop of rice, 2 eggs and some gravy. Honestly, I would have expected at least another portion of it. I just don't see where the 17 dollars comes in for that amount of food. I do look forward to coming back, especially with my husband. He loves a good chicken fried steak. I would like to enjoy brunch somewhere closer to home than heading downtown to our Sunday local joint. Everything about our meal was great today, I guess we will just have to make sure we order something that has a good amount of bang for our buck the next time we come in. read more

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Service and food above average. Cafe ambience . Was surprised this doesn't appear more times online.

No pictures.. but what an awesome experience. Ate here 2x in one week. This is nostalgic for me as I ate here a few times in CA. This location is located in the Albertsons Eagle parking lot. They are open for breakfast & lunch closing at 2pm. They have an extensive menu for both breakfast/lunch and daily specials. On my first trip for lunch I had a club sandwich with fries. The club sandwich was perfect! Lots of meat, the veggies were fresh and the fries skinny and crisp. It was enough that I took half the sandwich home. On my next visit I got a breakfast quesadilla with egg and I added machaca beef. It was as big as my plate, they didnt put too much cheese inside it and it had lots of beef along with perfectly cooked eggs and olives, sourcream, jalapenos as my topping. It was delicious and a quarter of it came home for leftovers. My husband had the Ricky Machaca eggs and beef wit hash browns. He is hooked and said we found a new place. The dining room is pleasant and we could hear our conversation so its nice its got that cozy feel. The staff were very attentive and kind. It was so good I forgot to take photos but will add as we will be back! read more

With the closure of Alien Cafe and the fact that The Griddle can easily turn into a 90-minute commitment 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. read more

Ok. Just visiting Boise. Thanks to Yelpers decided to try this place. Thank goodness. The staff is great. Food is greater. Don't get The Couch unless you have a nap scheduled in the near future. The pancakes are killer. One pounders. The huevos were great. Not over the top. A family came in and they made a Mr Potato Head baked potato for a special needs kid. Wow. We went back 3 times in 7 days. It's that good. read more

This Potholder Cafe is one of a small chain of Southern California originated eateries with the same name and based on my first visit, I think the same menu is used here as in all of them. The owners are a daughter and father team, I think, and they are currently residents of Eagle. Open from 7a to 2p with a two-plus page laminated menu of breakfast offerings and lunch offerings on the back suggesting a pretty fixed menu, not changing seasonally.. They have updated to brighten the space that was formerly home to a beloved by many and locally owned lunch and dinner spot, Stuffed Olive. They get a lot right here and I wish for them great success even if it isn't the kind of menu that would lead me to eat here often. And that is all about my food preferences and in no way an issue with their food. SERVICE: We arrived right at noon and they were busy but service was excellent for being friendly and informed about the menu and the wait on food was merely a matter of a small kitchen trying to serve a lot of people from an expansive menu, I think. Were stars for service alone, they would easily be 5. Service here is light years better than the two other in-town breakfast / lunch spots of The Griddle and Rembrandt's. VIBE & SEATING: We were offered seating at the only open table that was in their overflow dining room. We appreciated the lack of music, one can carry on a conversation better, and I asked if that was an all-the-time thing or just this time thing. I was told the main dining space is wired for music but this room is not. Works for me! There is seating outside as well. All tables are standard height and I also appreciated they provide some "elbow" room between them in arranging both the main and overflow dining room. EATS: In a nod to the past, my husband and I shared a Club Sandwich ($15) and it came on rye toast (even if too lightly toasted) and without mayo, just as we requested. (Do you know how many restaurant kitchens can actually get that 'no mayo' request met? Answer: Few. :-) ) We can count on the fingers of one hand with some leftover how many times we eat fries during a year, but we had them here and they were delicious and came crispy hot. The fries were coated with something that seemed to add to the crispiness. Worth every calorie. Portions seem huge and looking at the tables around us, plates had food remaining or people asked for to go boxes. It seems as if part of the schtick here may be serving huge amounts. That is a thing for some people, although not mine given I am one of "those" who is concerned about food waste in the U.S. where 40% of food goes into landfills (and a lot of that starts in restaurants). We weren't the only ones in the dining room sharing an item; the server brought an extra plate with the meal to make sharing easy and they didn't charge us a share charge. We tipped $10 on that $15 sandwich to say thank-you. (When we share something, we often tip the server as if we had ordered two items.) Re those same two in-town breakfast - lunch spots I mentioned earlier in these comments, based on this single experience at Potholder and multiple experiences at the others before we said "we're done", the food here is better too. PARKING: The strip mall has a lot of spaces but it seems often full around this eatery, just as in the Stuffed Olive days. ACCESSIBILITY: There are 2 ADA compliant spaces in front of the restaurant but they are the only ones for the entire side of the parking lot. (The lot does not meet ADA minimums for number of spaces but that is a strip mall owner deficit, not the restaurant owner's.) Level in from walkway through both entry doors. Adequate clear floor space to get to tables. I wasn't using a wheelchair today (although on other days I might since I have had multiple sclerosis since college) and it seems some 4 tops would work for diners using wheelchairs. The uni-loo was marked accessible but I didn't check it. GOOD FOOD NEIGHBOR: If you arrive after Potholder closes or if they're full or if you are hankering for Greek food, local family owned and operated Kosta's Taverna that is directly across the parking lot and open for lunch and dinner is a top notch option. read more

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The Potholder Cafe has officially landed in Eagle & it's here to stay!! We went for breakfast on a Saturday morning & loved it! We sat down right away & the service was on point. Whether you choose to sit inside or outside, there will be plenty of room for everyone. The food was delicious & the portion sizes did not disappoint. While you're here, I'll let ya in on a little secret.. the chorizo & egg breakfast burrito is actually 2 burritos & you still get to choose a side.. it's a lot of food!! Yum! Speaking of a lot of food, Tim's Dug Out should be renamed the breakfast of champions.. it has all your favorite breakfast items & perfect for the person that wants a little bit of everything & can't settle on just one thing. If you're giving this place a try, you better come hungry! Happy Yelpin Y'all read more

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The food was hot, the service was good, the food also tasted great. We went there for the first time yesterday. My wife had Mary's Aphrodite, and I had the Complex burger. Both were fresh and very tasty. The waitress, was very nice and personable. This is a smaller restaurant, but I would highly recommend it. read more

We've been looking for a replacement breakfast spot since Squeeze In closed (and broke our hearts). Enter The Potholder Cafe! Filling the void of the Jack Johnson is the banana nut pancakes! My mom ordered the Popeye's omelet, but then ate my pancakes. Good thing I can share! Will be back! read more

The Potholder Cafe Eagle - Simple breakfast with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and a smart upgrade to banana nut pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

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Friendly and good service. Nice down home country cafe. A very nice local feel. There is a Mexican flair to a lot of the food

The food was incredible. Plenty of it, presented very well, and super tasty. Coffee was good too. The servers were excellent. They operate as a team, so whoever is passing by your area is available and interested in serving you. It's a small enough café, to where you don't feel overwhelmed with too many people. It was just right. Exactly just right. read more

Stopped in for breakfast burrito. Tasty and very large. Had to take home half, which was great for lunch the next day after reheating. Friendly servers. Very fast and polite servers. Clean , quiet and well organized. read more

A great early morning breakfast spot in Eagle! Our waitress was delightful and we got our food quickly. The food was pretty good and there is a lot to choose from. A quaint, cozy restaurant. read more

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Food is great. Best breakfast around. Service is unparalleled. Superb in every way. Ambiance is diner great with particular recognition of police, fire, and military. read more

The selection! Excellent choices, healthy choices and really great taste. The staff is wonderful, friendly and tentative. I definitely recommend this place for satisfaction. We are from out of town and happy to have had a chance to meet the you wonderful owner. Thank you. read more

Amazing food & service. Definitely a hidden gem in Idaho. They have outside seating if you want to bring your pet.

We came in few days ago while visiting family nearby . We had a wonderful experience with very friendly & happy server and really great breakfast ! read more

Great service! Food was delicious and generous portions. It was a lovely morning on the patio with our senior dog being able to join us. Will definitely be back. read more

We stopped in for breakfast and had a really enjoyable experience! The restaurant is spacious, clean, 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. read more

Great, great service definitely one of a kind must go. Definitely try for breakfast I always love me a good omelette with some potatoes can't go wrong. read more

A nice newer place for Eagle comfortable seating Owners are fantastic Menu might be a bit excessive but is different from the average breakfast establishment service is excellent and the food prep is very good and well done read more

I love The Griddle... but Potholder kicks their butt. Darling little family-run cafe with exceptional food and even better service.

Excellent family run café. Food is good and plentiful. Staff is pleasant and accommodating. Friendly atmosphere of a local breakfast spot "where everyone knows your name" read more

Great service, good food. Make sure you're Hungary when you go there because my wife and I had to take boxes home. Restaurant was clean, bathrooms were clean. read more

I can't say enough good things about this spot! From the moment we sat down, everything felt welcoming. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and the smell of comfort food coming from the kitchen. I ordered The D-FIB, and it was a total standout. The fried steak was perfectly crispy with that satisfying crunch in every bite, and the hash browns were spot-on; golden, flavorful, crispy edges with a soft, buttery center. You can tell they actually season their food here, which I really appreciate. My husband went with the Breakfast Tostada and declared it "the best tostada he's ever had." That's saying something, because he's pretty picky when it comes to breakfast. The kids were all smiles with their Mickey pancakes, which were fluffy, adorable, and a big hit. Everything tasted fresh and made with care, and the portion sizes were generous without being over the top. It's so nice to find a breakfast spot that nails both quality and flavor. We'll definitely be back! I'm already eyeing a few more dishes on the menu for next time! Highly recommend if you're looking for a place that does breakfast right. read more

Best breakfast in Eagle!!! Unique menu with the classics but several different items to try.

Great to have a new, really good breakfast spot here in Eagle! Extensive menu (something for everyone), very friendly & attentive service and delicious food! 'Will be back to try more! read more

Fantastic experience! Service was phenomenal!!! Kyla our server was on point! Highly recommend this place!

Absolutely love this place !! We eat here every Sunday after church service. They always take good care of us. We have two toddlers and it sure does help when the staff is helpful. The food is delicious and we often split a meal because the portions are generous. read more

We weren't able to get in it was a 45 minute wait....must be good but not excessable. We will try again.