Allison’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
We love our neighborhood. Adjacent & similar to the North End but a little different. Houses are spaced slightly farther apart. Less traffic. Lots of families & dogs walking around.
Sunset
We love our neighborhood. Adjacent & similar to the North End but a little different. Houses are spaced slightly farther apart. Less traffic. Lots of families & dogs walking around.
Such a fun neighborhood to walk /drive around in. Lots of historic homes & Hyde Park is super cute. Adjacent to the East of the Sunset neighborhood
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North End
Such a fun neighborhood to walk /drive around in. Lots of historic homes & Hyde Park is super cute. Adjacent to the East of the Sunset neighborhood
Downtown. Lots of bars & restaurants. That section of the street is closed off to cars.
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North 8th Street
North 8th StreetDowntown. Lots of bars & restaurants. That section of the street is closed off to cars.
Food scene
Amazing Ethiopian food that is super close to us. One of our absolute favorites. Meat & veggie choices.
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Kibrom's Ethiopean & Eritrean Food
3506 W State StAmazing Ethiopian food that is super close to us. One of our absolute favorites. Meat & veggie choices.
Wepa Cafe
175 East 35th StreetAmazing Puerto Rican food.
Yummy empanadas. Good for a budget meal.
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Tango's Empanadas - Boise
701 N Orchard StYummy empanadas. Good for a budget meal.
We love this local cider company! They offer seasonal flavors that are amazing along with their staples. They fill growlers.
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Meriwether Cider Company
5242 W Chinden BlvdWe love this local cider company! They offer seasonal flavors that are amazing along with their staples. They fill growlers.
Meriwether's downtown tasting room. We love their cider!
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Meriwether Cider House
224 N 9th StMeriwether's downtown tasting room. We love their cider!
Yummy downtown Thai food restaurant . Kinda fancy. They also have sushi.
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Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StYummy downtown Thai food restaurant . Kinda fancy. They also have sushi.
Our favorite Thai food restaurant in Boise. Kinda far from us but worth it if you're in that direction.
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Pad Thai House
10038 W Overland RdOur favorite Thai food restaurant in Boise. Kinda far from us but worth it if you're in that direction.
Our favorite sushi restaurant in Boise. It's in the SE of Boise so not super close but we think it's worth it.
Wasabi Sushi
2325 S Apple StOur favorite sushi restaurant in Boise. It's in the SE of Boise so not super close but we think it's worth it.
They have breakfast tacos. We like their shrimp, tin roof, & bbq brisket tacos.
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Tin Roof Tacos
115 Broadway AveThey have breakfast tacos. We like their shrimp, tin roof, & bbq brisket tacos.
Han’s Chimaek
1716 South Broadway AvenueKorean fried chicken. So good.
Russian restaurant that is very close by to our guest house.
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Alyonka Russian Cuisine
2870 W State StRussian restaurant that is very close by to our guest house.
For a special dining experience. We have not had the pleasure yet but it's on our list.
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KIN
999 W Main StFor a special dining experience. We have not had the pleasure yet but it's on our list.
Brewhouse that's great for on the way to/from Bogus Basin
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Highlands Hollow Brewhouse
2455 N Highlands HolwBrewhouse that's great for on the way to/from Bogus Basin
Willowcreek Grill
2273 S Vista AveAmerican food & sushi. Something for everyone
Mount Everest Momo Cafe
2144 Broadway AveWe love the momos/dumplings
Best breakfast in Boise. Gets crowded so go early!
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Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdBest breakfast in Boise. Gets crowded so go early!
Fun ice cream/candy store in Hyde Park in the North End. Kids love it
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Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StFun ice cream/candy store in Hyde Park in the North End. Kids love it
Our favorite Chinese restaurant. Located downtown
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Yen Ching Restaurant
305 N 9th StOur favorite Chinese restaurant. Located downtown
Paddles Up Poké
237 N 9th Styummy poke place in downtown
Chandlers
981 W Grove StIf you're looking to celebrate & eat a good steak
Our favorite Mexican food restaurant
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Andrade's Restaurante Mexicano
4620 W Overland RdOur favorite Mexican food restaurant
Amazing restaurant on 8th street. They use local ingredients where possible. Their fries are so good
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StAmazing restaurant on 8th street. They use local ingredients where possible. Their fries are so good
CasaBlanca Cuban Grill
5506 W Overland RdYummy Cuban food
Slow by Slow Coffee
405 S 8th StFun donuts. They offer a few gluten free & vegan ones too.
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Guru Donuts
2826 W Main StFun donuts. They offer a few gluten free & vegan ones too.
The Human Bean Boise, W. State St.
4213 West State StreetDrive thru coffee close by
Drive thru 50s style fast food. We like their fries.
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Westside Drive In
1929 W State StDrive thru 50s style fast food. We like their fries.
Richard's
500 S Capitol BlvdFor a fancy meal
Juniper
211 N 8th StLemon Tree Co.
224 N 10th StBACON
121 N 9th StFork
199 N 8th StSunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe
6911 W Fairview AveFiesta Chicken
10689 W Ustick Rdyummy chicken & birria tacos. Drive thru available
In Hyde Park (13th st). Fancier pizza place. Gluten free crust available. Yummy meatballs.
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North End Pizza
1513 N 13th StIn Hyde Park (13th st). Fancier pizza place. Gluten free crust available. Yummy meatballs.
Classic pizza place. They have sourdough crust available in addition to normal.
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Flying Pie Pizzaria- State St.
4320 W State StClassic pizza place. They have sourdough crust available in addition to normal.
Push and Pour
214 E 34th StGet the tamales from “Tamales Nelly” located within Chow. Tamales Nelly also has a booth at the Saturday Farmers’ Market.
Chow Public Market and Eatery
7609 W Overland RdGet the tamales from “Tamales Nelly” located within Chow. Tamales Nelly also has a booth at the Saturday Farmers’ Market.
Trailside Bakery Cafe
2919 West State StreetNew coffee shop right down the street from our place
Txikiteo
175 N 14th StDowntown tapas spot
Goldstein’s Bagels & Bialys
611 South 8th StreetNew bagel place. Lines out the door so get there early!
Paddles Up Poké
237 N 9th StCertified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StParks
Our local park. Has 2 play structures, tennis courts, a basketball court, a big field, a covered pavilion, & parking. Dog off leash hours as well.
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Sunset Park
2625 N 32nd StOur local park. Has 2 play structures, tennis courts, a basketball court, a big field, a covered pavilion, & parking. Dog off leash hours as well.
This next closest park to us (after Sunset). It has a great tree canopy, a play structure, basketball court, picnic benches, and a large grassy area.
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Elm Grove Park
2200 W Irene StThis next closest park to us (after Sunset). It has a great tree canopy, a play structure, basketball court, picnic benches, and a large grassy area.
The classic North End park. Fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, & Camel's Back which is great to hike. Wonderful view at the top.
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StThe classic North End park. Fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, & Camel's Back which is great to hike. Wonderful view at the top.
Otherwise known as Whitewater Park. Beautiful water features. People go there to swim, SUP, & kayak. There's a rental place nearby if you'd like to partake. Connects to the Greenbelt. There's a part of the trail that is a boardwalk going through a marshy area that my kid particularly likes.
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveOtherwise known as Whitewater Park. Beautiful water features. People go there to swim, SUP, & kayak. There's a rental place nearby if you'd like to partake. Connects to the Greenbelt. There's a part of the trail that is a boardwalk going through a marshy area that my kid particularly likes.
Bird watching, wildlife, & a wonderful wildflower meadow
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Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdBird watching, wildlife, & a wonderful wildflower meadow
Shops
A Succulent Day, LLC
2753 W State StCUTE plant store focusing on succulents. Great plant pot selection.
My favorite place. Our local greenhouse. Heated by geothermal! Wonderful selection. They have a garden you can walk around in. They also have a florist.
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Edwards Greenhouse
4106 Sand Creek StMy favorite place. Our local greenhouse. Heated by geothermal! Wonderful selection. They have a garden you can walk around in. They also have a florist.
Mixed Greens
213 N 9th StGreat place to get cards, gifts, etc.
North End Organic Nursery
3777 West Chinden BoulevardWonderful nursery focusing on organics
Antique World Mall
4544 W Overland RdFun to peruse the booths & get lost. Our favorite vendor is “beatnik vintage”
We have an Albertson’s grocery store fairly close to our place at 36th & State St.
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Albertsons
1650 W State StWe have an Albertson’s grocery store fairly close to our place at 36th & State St.
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StOur favorite local grocery store.
Idaho Made
108 N 6th StThe Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StLove this place
Conveniently located right by Esther simplot/whitewater park. A place for rentals (kayak/sup/etc)
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Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdConveniently located right by Esther simplot/whitewater park. A place for rentals (kayak/sup/etc)
Sightseeing
Did you know Idaho has a Basque population? Go down to the Basque block & get yourself some yummy Basque food.
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Basque Block
Did you know Idaho has a Basque population? Go down to the Basque block & get yourself some yummy Basque food.
Ċentru Dinji għall-Ħut tal-Prej
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneBogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdBoise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltZoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrDiscovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StBoise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrĠnien Botaniċi ta 'Idaho
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdTreefort Music Fest
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrCapital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetGallerija tal-Freak Alley
210 N 9th StIdaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th StHillside to Hollow Reserve
North North Mountain LaneFun to see if you can spot the sturgeon
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MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
600 S Walnut StFun to see if you can spot the sturgeon
There’s a beautiful rose garden & lots of shady spots.
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Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdThere’s a beautiful rose garden & lots of shady spots.