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    The Wylder

    4.6 (735 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Brenda K.

    The service was great! Ambiance was outstanding! Very clean welcoming restaurant. Food was great! We were able to get the pizza half and half which was nice for us! The outside patio is spacious and adequate space to have a great comfortable lunch and not sitting too close to another table.

    1/2 Margherita & 1/2 Gem State of Mind
    Doreen T.

    We visited on a busy Friday night and were told the wait would be about an hour, but luckily a few cancellations came through and our table for two was ready in just 30 minutes. The appetizer menu looked incredible, so we decided to share the fingerling potatoes, roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and mushroom toast. Everything arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious, our favorites were the mushroom toast and the fingerling potatoes! For our main, we ordered a half Margherita, half Gem State of Mind pizza (with fingerling potato and caramelized onion). We're not vegetarians, but we somehow ended up with an all-veggie dinner and everything was perfect. The only thing I didn't love was the watermelon mint cooler, which tasted more like juice than a specialty drink, though it was still refreshing. To top it all off, the restaurant was playing 80s music all night - our era! (Yes, showing our age a bit.) Our waitress mentioned the playlist changes often, so we just lucked out. It was the perfect start to our Boise weekend of great food and sightseeing!

    Mike L.

    Just a pleasant dining experience. We were visiting Boise from out of town and heard the Wylder had great pizzas. (they do!) But there were a few things I did not expect: 1) The wait - make a reservation or come early - it gets packed! But they have a efficient reservation system so it wasn't a big deal 2) The service is exceptional! Our server was kind and very attentive. Couldn't have asked for better service 3) The price - all of the prices are very reasonable. The value you get coming here is exceptional, which is likely why there's a long line. Worth the visit! thank you Wylder!

    every night salad
    Megan M.

    i wish i had taken pictures of the pizza, but once it arrived to our table we just went to town! i visited my family in meridian back in october 2025. my mom had been talking about the wylder as an option for lunch before my flight out of the boise airport. since she had been raving about it, i didn't bother to look at the menu - an insanely rare occurrence for me. the only negative we experienced was upon first entering. after waiting a few minutes for anyone to address our group of 6, a hostess/waitress walked up to us and said "hi, how can i help you today?". my dad, confused, took a pause to respond "we'd like to eat...". because why else would we be there? most people most of the time are at a restaurant to eat. so that was strange but it gave us a good chuckle. my niece was given some apple sticks and a little activity to occupy her restless energy - she had a blast. we ordered two salads and two pizzas for the table to share. the salads were the buttermilk market vegetable and the everynight salad. these are both very different and very delicious salads. the BMV was made with tender seasonal greens, shaved white cheddar, corn, watermelon radish, and a tangy buttermilk ranch dressing. this salad was an exciting depart from your average house salad. the vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the dressing was delicious and lively. the everynight salad was also exceptional: fresh romaine, pecans, apple slices, and a garlic vinaigrette dressing. this salad was lighter than the BMV and had a great balance of acid and sweet from the dressing and the apples. for pizza, i believe we ordered the yaya with mushrooms added as well as the honey badger. both were insanely delicious! the wood fired crust is wonderfully thin, yet can still support the bevy of toppings; and if you're lucky, the flames will have charred some of the bubbly crust. the honey badger ended up going first - i think the moist dollops of ricotta and sweet, spicy honey help enhance the boldly flavored italian sauce. highly recommend, just make sure you're very clear you'd like to eat.

    Menu 6.19
    Ivan Q.

    Back in Boise after a trip to Sun Valley. We had to go to our spot--The Wylder! The food is always so good and the staff is super nice. We started with the Kale Cesar. This time we asked for crispy chicken. The chicken is available for dinner and so good. Next we enjoyed a Honey Badger pizza. It was also very good. We usually don't go for dessert but who can turn down warm chocolate chip cookies with pecans..no us. They were served in the shape of a star and super warm and gooey! Can't wait to dine here the next time we are in town

    Brussel sprouts
    Anh L.

    Best restaurant we went to while in Boise. Pizza is so good. Sourdough crust. Just so good. Best salad I've ever had-kale Caesar. Everything was good. Fun ambiance.

    Kanika K.

    Can't recommend this place enough! Price point is beyond excellent We shared a meal for three and it was all under $60! That's unheard of in this day and age! The aesthetics of this place are top notch and so is the service! We got seated instantly without a reservation Ordered two apps and one pizza! One of my friends doesn't eat pork so they server suggested they can switch it up with mushroom on half the pizza and leave sausage on the other half for me! Their salads are crunchy and fresh! Their Brussels sprouts were delicious and there was no pizza left on the table! Must try if you are visiting or local to Boise

    Margarita pizza.
    Abby W.

    To be clear I've only ever had the salad and pizza here, but have done so on several occasions. That's my expertise. The place wins the great pizza debate of Boise. IYKYK. It's not traditional flavors for the most part, but they execute with excellence. It is a bit noisy inside with a lot of hard surfaces so it feels bustling rather than intimate in the ambiance.

    Pizzas
    Paulina H.

    I'm glad we came in earlier before lunch rush! It was so busy on Friday afternoon! This is our first meal in Idaho, first time in Idaho and we had very early flight. It did not disappoint!! Our server was sooo sweet and so positive. The whole restaurant looked so clean and it's such a vibe for cocktails and date/girls date or work lunch. We got fingerling potatoes! And oh wow!!!!! 10/10!!! I love that they included different types of potatoes in there. I like the purple one the most! The dipping sauce is so tingly and filled with lemon flavor. The potatoes seasoned so well! It's very good to know that's you can order 2 different flavors for one pizza. I was debating between mushroom party and honey badger! The server recommended the honey badger! But I wanted; to try both! And she just recommended I can order both in one pizza! I personally think the honey badger was okay, it's not really my favorite. But the mushroom party on the other hand omg!!!!! I should have ordered the whole thing in mushrooms instead!!! It's filled with mushroom flavor and so juicy! I don't really like the crust! It's y very hard and dry. My husband loved his crispy pepperoni so much but he also didn't like the crust! Overall I love this place and can't wait to try more if we even visit Idaho again someday!

    AmyLiccet N.

    THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! The pizza here is SO GOOD! They do have limited options but truly you cannot go wrong it is so good whichever you get! The service is pretty fast considering how packed they always are and they have a full functioning bar that is also very popular! There is both inside and outside seating but genuinely this pizza is so good you have to try!

    Pepperoni
    Mary K.

    Had a little weekend trip to Boise and discovered this place and omg I'm so mad I don't live close to it! It's sooo good we went twice on our trip. The pizza crust was phenomenal and the toppings paired beautifully with each other. The crispy Brussel sprouts are also so good as well as the kale caesar. The inside is nice to sit at as well it's very cute. I want to come back to Boise just for this spot!

    Crispy Pepperoni Pizza
    Hope V.

    Best pizza spot hands down!! We started with the buttermilk market vegetable salad per our server's recommendation and I highly recommend! The seasonal vegetables in the salad included broccolini and squash. So delicious. We also got the honey badger pizza and the crispy pepperoni pizza. My personal favorite was the honey badger. I give it all an A+ with no notes The atmosphere was warm and inviting. They had instrumental classic Christmas music playing which was fun and subtle. The service was good. I appreciate the recommendation our server made and she was very kind. Overall, I say this place is a must try!

    Mushroom toast
    Alaina K.

    GREAT food! We started with the citrus glazed wings and they impressed the whole table. They were charred to perfection. I got the mushroom toast (which was DELISH) and the others in my party got pizza. The pizza was fantastic as well- the classics (pepperoni, margherita) were elevated in flavor but still true to their roots.

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    Great pizza and great service! We tried this place for the first time and would definitely return. Delicious and original flavors!

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    Any update on a gluten-free or cauliflower crust?

    I didn't know my dog was making pizza maybe the place next-door?

    I noticed organic chicken. Are all of your ingredients organic?

    How long is your crust fermented?

    Shameka, I think the only way to get the exact answer would be to contact the resturant but Usually it's about 24-36 hours.

    Hi! When will you be opening for dine in?

    Hi Janelle. We aren't quite sure yet-- possibly June 1st. If you follow us on Instagram, we will be posting updates there.

    Do you have gluten free crust?

    We do not offer gluten free crust. Our crust is all naturally leavened and made from a 52 year old sourdough starter thought, so many people with sensitivities do well with our crust.

    Is this establishment kid friendly do they have high chairs?

    Yes. Kid friendly and they have high chairs. Well lit and music not on full blast.

    Hours open for business?

    Hi! We are open from 11am- 10pm Tuesday- Saturday, and 11am- 9pm on Sunday and Monday.

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    I've been to several speakeasies around the USA and Gatsby should be the standard of what a…read morespeakeasy should be. No really! Imagine yourself walking through the 8th St promenade in downtown Boise. It's hustling and bustling with people and restaurants that are packed. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see an alley. It's kinda dark, maybe a little unsettling at first. You see a steel door with a small panel at the top of the door. No door handles but a green lit old stagecoach light, a small wooden sign hanging g just beyond the door with a key on it. Hmmm, strange. In faded sharpie letters it says Knock knock on the metal door, so you knock twice. The panel on the door slides open and they ask for the password. Whoa!!!! Luckily you called ahead to make reservations so they whispered it to you. You give the password and door opens to a tiny little library with a couple of shelves full of books. The hosts welcomes you and you stare at the bookshelf knowing it isn't just a bookshelf but a door. You try pulling on different books guessing which is the right one but after a minute the hostess shows you and you enter a beautiful brick walled 1920s decorated room with seats and dim lights and no windows whatsoever. The artwork is prohibition-era themed. Heck, there's even a stack of wooden barrels that supposedly hold spirits. That is exactly the speakeasy experience you are looking for. We were seated in the boiler room, a private area which had beautiful wooden lockers with glass doors all lit up and full of booze. Books line the wall and there is an old fireplace covered with candles that have melted wax all over the mantle. In the corner is a poker table. Really the perfect vibe for a speakeasy. Glance at the menu and notice their tang of cheaper to very rare and unique spirits, some costing hundreds of dollars for a shot. Whisky, vodka, rum, gin, scotch, bourbon, you name it. But also check out their cocktails. They can even make mocktails if you don't want alcohol. Not only are the drinks unique but so is their presentation. The glades used I've never seen. Some drinks have a printed pattern on them, others come with dry ice that quickly evaporates or a cool smoked filled bubble. The whole experience was just amazing. This is a do not miss opportunity if you like drinks and cool, unique experiences. They even have another room in the back called the Garrison Room which looks like a mineshaft. I just love the thought put into this place. And when you are done, you exit through a nondescript door and exits to a patio area of another restaurant and back out to the promenade. Just a wow experience! So glad I did it.

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    Great dinner, great brunch! Good service in a semi formal setting. Phenomenal wine list as well.read more

    My husband and I really wanted to like this place! The setting is wonderful and the ambience is…read morereally nice. We had breakfast there this morning and it was just OK. We both got the traditional eggs Benedict... and I ate maybe 15% of my breakfast and just stopped. My husband ate all of his... but mostly because he was just hungry... Much like our Labrador who will eat absolutely anything! Haha. But he said it was only OK. He rated it a 5/10. What he disliked the most was the potatoes. They were fairly hard/tough and tasted like they were fried in old oil and sitting under heat lamps for two hours before we got them. They were very dehydrated as well. For me... The hollandaise sauce was fresh, but had no flavor. It needed more lemon or salt or something. The ham was odd... I'm a little too salty. It seemed like Hillshire Farms sliced ham. Not something you would expect at a nice restaurant in your eggs Benedict. Also, I ordered an Arnold Palmer... And it was so sour that I had to send it back. I poured like a heaping teaspoon of sugar into it, and it didn't even make a difference.... It was that sour. It actually started to make my stomach hurt a little. So I sent it back. And the waitress was very nice, and didn't charge me for it. The service was good... But they cram everyone in there on one side of the restaurant... at least outside. I have no idea why... They have all this space in front of their restaurant and yet they try and cram everybody right next to each other. It was very annoying, and made me just wanna leave. They have many tables on the other side like 10 feet away... But they insisted on cramming everybody into the same small area. And you could tell nobody wanted to be that close to one another. I'm not sure if they do this to make it easier for their servers... Or to make the restaurant look busy. Either way, it's a practice that they really should stop. My advice to the restaurant... Utilize your space outside in front, stop cramming people so close together. When you have to get up and move your chair so someone can get to their table... it's ridiculous! On a positive note... Their coffee was actually really good! Some of the best that we've had in a restaurant in many many years. And I know, I mentioned it above, but I should mention it again... The weight staff was wonderful. From the girl who greeted us at the front podium, to our waitress, and the waitressing training. Everyone was wonderful. So, to end this review... I can only comment on the breakfast. We didn't have anything else there, and maybe it will be good... But I'm not sure if I'm willing to give this place another try. Good luck!

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