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    Wayside Cafe

    3.9 (122 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    WAYSIDE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken fried steak - delicious!
    Bill J.

    Well worth the stop. Yeah it's a truck stop diner. The food is really good if you like an old fashioned American breakfast. The coffee taste great and the staff keeps it full while you wait for your food. The gravy so really creamy and savoury, how do they do it? The bacon is this and crispy. I gonna plan my next road trip so I can swing by again. So good!

    Cam C.

    Stopped by around brunch time recently and it was a solid experience. The service was great and my ham n eggs was delicious. Will be back next time I get out that way!

    Mickey H.

    Wayside is classic Idaho roadside fare. Typical cafe food with an all day breakfast menu. A local stop for breakfast and lunch that always has specials on the board. Service is fine but not amazing. Food comes out slow and when it does it's fine. There is nothing modern, fusion or cutting edge about the place and thats how locals want it. The pie is good and seems fresh made.

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    Stacey C.

    Found by accident searching for food open late,has truck parking open 24 hours,food yummy nice employees,fast... Meat in the sauce,bread is dark because I prefer it that way.Hubby said blt was good.Only thing salad was plain but now I know so I'll get the soup option next time..Very reasonable prices

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    Amanda L.

    Very busy place!! Food was an hour wait. Traveling with chicken fried steak lover and he was not impressed. Their CFS is "rubbery" and lacks flavor. Portion s are huge. Breakfast sandwich with sourdough was best ever!! Highly recommend eggs Benedict!! Very flavorful!! The scone (fry bread) was fried dough. No flavor. I added butter and honey, that was 3/10. Hash browns are crispy on outside and mushy in middle. I enjoyed them‍ Service was good. For as busy as they were 6/10. Some sassy comments to other diners but like I said it was VERY busy so... Pancakes had really good flavor. They are huge!!! High stack could feed 4 people!!

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    Wayside food is always delicious, always a family atmosphere at a great price. It is definitely a family favorite!!

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    Old-style diner with friendly waitresses. There's nothing fancy & the portions are plentiful. Right outta Hooterville...

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    Stopped here on my way through Southern ID. Got the trout and it was fantastic. Came with a side and desert too so great value.

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    Great food (breakfast) and very friendly staff. You know it's good when you see all the cars outside.

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    We live in Washington, but we always try to time our trips to eat breakfast here. The service is excellent and the food is great!

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    Staff was very nice but would rate food quality as so-so. Was fast and friendly though and convenient to access.

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    3 years ago

    Breakfast is always good need to work on lunches and dinners. Chili is not just red beans. Hamburgers need alot of work.

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    2 years ago

    The food is great but the wait is a little long every time I go in. It's good they stay busy though.

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