Alethea’s guidebook

Alethea
Alethea’s guidebook

My favorite restaurants

The best places to grab a meal in my corner of Boise.
Laid-back mom-&-pop shop known for its traditional Argentinean empanadas & sub sandwiches. Nice place for a cheap and quick lunch or dinner. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm. 0.6 miles from our house.
26 locals recommend
Tango's Empanadas - Boise
701 N Orchard St
26 locals recommend
Laid-back mom-&-pop shop known for its traditional Argentinean empanadas & sub sandwiches. Nice place for a cheap and quick lunch or dinner. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm. 0.6 miles from our house.
Inventive Spanish-American fare & open-fire grilled steaks served in a vibrant, stylish atmosphere. Nice place to have a fancy date-night. Opens at 4pm daily.
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite Ct
160 locals recommend
Inventive Spanish-American fare & open-fire grilled steaks served in a vibrant, stylish atmosphere. Nice place to have a fancy date-night. Opens at 4pm daily.
A small restaurant at the end of our street serving french-bistro inspired cuisine. Reservations recommended.
31 locals recommend
Petite 4
4 N Latah St
31 locals recommend
A small restaurant at the end of our street serving french-bistro inspired cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Right at the end of our street! Diverse Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, in a Tuscan-inspired space with a bar. Parking can be tough, so I recommend just walking from our house if you are okay with crossing the street. Get there around 5pm to beat the rush, or try to get a reservation.
41 locals recommend
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard St
41 locals recommend
Right at the end of our street! Diverse Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, in a Tuscan-inspired space with a bar. Parking can be tough, so I recommend just walking from our house if you are okay with crossing the street. Get there around 5pm to beat the rush, or try to get a reservation.
Fun and upbeat pizzeria with delicious soups and salads. Located in the center of downtown Boise. I love to go for their lunch special.
42 locals recommend
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main St
42 locals recommend
Fun and upbeat pizzeria with delicious soups and salads. Located in the center of downtown Boise. I love to go for their lunch special.
No-frills eatery in a strip-mall offering Indian & Nepalese dishes plus lunch specials. I recommend the lamb chau chau, yak momo dumplings, and the chicken marsala. Delicious food, causual environment.
9 locals recommend
Mount Everest Momo Cafe
2144 Broadway Ave
9 locals recommend
No-frills eatery in a strip-mall offering Indian & Nepalese dishes plus lunch specials. I recommend the lamb chau chau, yak momo dumplings, and the chicken marsala. Delicious food, causual environment.
Delicious Thai food locally owned by a kind Thai family for 15 years. I recommend the crispy fillet fish with 3 flavor sauce, and the mussaman curry, but everything is delicious!
11 locals recommend
Thai Cuisine
6777 W Overland Rd
11 locals recommend
Delicious Thai food locally owned by a kind Thai family for 15 years. I recommend the crispy fillet fish with 3 flavor sauce, and the mussaman curry, but everything is delicious!
Want some delicious fried fast food? Big Bun is the place. Highly recommend the finger steak dinner basket.
7 locals recommend
Big Bun Drive In
5816 W Overland Rd
7 locals recommend
Want some delicious fried fast food? Big Bun is the place. Highly recommend the finger steak dinner basket.
Best Korean food in the area! When you dine in you get complementary banchan (an assortment of side dishes). Delicious bulgogi!
Mr. Wok
650 S Vista Ave
Best Korean food in the area! When you dine in you get complementary banchan (an assortment of side dishes). Delicious bulgogi!
Eatery by the river with bistro-Italian food. Nice cocktails, wines, and some draft beers. Tasty sandwiches!
17 locals recommend
Caffè Luciano's
3588 N Prospect Way
17 locals recommend
Eatery by the river with bistro-Italian food. Nice cocktails, wines, and some draft beers. Tasty sandwiches!
Downtown brewpub from Bend, OR based brewery. Wide selection of beers, tasty food. I highly recommend the steak nachos!
91 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock St
91 locals recommend
Downtown brewpub from Bend, OR based brewery. Wide selection of beers, tasty food. I highly recommend the steak nachos!
Craft pizza, beer, wine, and wings in the heart of the Boise Bench. Unique pizza and a cozy atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Red Bench Pizza Vista
1204 S Vista Ave
15 locals recommend
Craft pizza, beer, wine, and wings in the heart of the Boise Bench. Unique pizza and a cozy atmosphere.
Locally sourced food and drink served in a vibrant, brick-&-wood space. Always a high-quality meal!
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th St
146 locals recommend
Locally sourced food and drink served in a vibrant, brick-&-wood space. Always a high-quality meal!
Eclectic tacos with an emphasis on Asian, Indian, Mexican, and Americana styles of food. The menu selections will morph and change with the seasonal yields. They have options for everyone, the carnivore, the omnivore, the vegetarian, the vegan.
22 locals recommend
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock St
22 locals recommend
Eclectic tacos with an emphasis on Asian, Indian, Mexican, and Americana styles of food. The menu selections will morph and change with the seasonal yields. They have options for everyone, the carnivore, the omnivore, the vegetarian, the vegan.

Nearby coffee shops

Cute, small coffee shop with the best coffee! Nice patio seating area too.
Frog's Fix Coffee Parlor
701 S Latah St
Cute, small coffee shop with the best coffee! Nice patio seating area too.
Airplane-themed coffee shop with nice coffee and and assortment of snacks and some breakfast items. Just a 5 minute walk from the airbnb!
AeroCaffe Coffee Shop
201 N Orchard St
Airplane-themed coffee shop with nice coffee and and assortment of snacks and some breakfast items. Just a 5 minute walk from the airbnb!
Popular downtown coffee house with eclectic decor.
66 locals recommend
Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho St
66 locals recommend
Popular downtown coffee house with eclectic decor.
Form & Function is a small-batch, specialty coffee roaster in Boise. Trendy vibe, nice coffees and avocado toasts :)
28 locals recommend
Form & Function
511 W Broad St
28 locals recommend
Form & Function is a small-batch, specialty coffee roaster in Boise. Trendy vibe, nice coffees and avocado toasts :)
Nearby drive-thru coffee shop. Also serves flavored energy drinks, smoothies, and teas.
31 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard St
31 locals recommend
Nearby drive-thru coffee shop. Also serves flavored energy drinks, smoothies, and teas.

Sweets and Treats

The STIL is a locally owned, locally sourced, and locally made artisanal ice cream shop offering unique flavors with optional beer, wine, and espresso pairings. They have a wide selection of (very convincing) gluten and dairy free options as well. Best ice cream in town!
32 locals recommend
The STIL
786 W Broad St
32 locals recommend
The STIL is a locally owned, locally sourced, and locally made artisanal ice cream shop offering unique flavors with optional beer, wine, and espresso pairings. They have a wide selection of (very convincing) gluten and dairy free options as well. Best ice cream in town!
Delicious, huge, soft chocolate chip cookies. They even deliver to our house. :)
6 locals recommend
Chip Cookies
501 W Main St
6 locals recommend
Delicious, huge, soft chocolate chip cookies. They even deliver to our house. :)
French pastries & desserts such as croissants, tarts & eclairs served in a contemporary, white cafe. Grab a pastry and a latte for a lovely, relaxed morning. The pastries are on the spendier side, but it is so worth it for a treat.
52 locals recommend
Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State St
52 locals recommend
French pastries & desserts such as croissants, tarts & eclairs served in a contemporary, white cafe. Grab a pastry and a latte for a lovely, relaxed morning. The pastries are on the spendier side, but it is so worth it for a treat.
Just down the street. Get your Italian Ice fix :)
Trailhead Italian Ice
Just down the street. Get your Italian Ice fix :)

Activities

Things to do around the Boise area
The Boise River Greenbelt is a recreational and alternate transportation trail along the banks of the Boise River. It is a perfect place to get outside for a walk, jog, or bike ride. There is an entrance to the greenbelt at the north end of Garden Street, 1 mile from our house.
13 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelt
13 locals recommend
The Boise River Greenbelt is a recreational and alternate transportation trail along the banks of the Boise River. It is a perfect place to get outside for a walk, jog, or bike ride. There is an entrance to the greenbelt at the north end of Garden Street, 1 mile from our house.
Float the Boise river with ease by going to Boise River Raft and Tube Rentals to get tubes, and then get shuttled back to your car when you are done! Classic Boise summer activity. Check the website for details! http://boiseriverraftandtube.com/
31 locals recommend
Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals
4049 S Eckert Rd
31 locals recommend
Float the Boise river with ease by going to Boise River Raft and Tube Rentals to get tubes, and then get shuttled back to your car when you are done! Classic Boise summer activity. Check the website for details! http://boiseriverraftandtube.com/
Hike or drive up to Table Rock for a beautiful view of the city. You can watch the sunset from the top :)
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock Rd
195 locals recommend
Hike or drive up to Table Rock for a beautiful view of the city. You can watch the sunset from the top :)
Lucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating or biking.
22 locals recommend
Lucky Peak Lake
22 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating or biking.
Sprawling water park with a wave pool, lazy river rafting & lots of waterslides, plus food & drink.
89 locals recommend
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland Rd
89 locals recommend
Sprawling water park with a wave pool, lazy river rafting & lots of waterslides, plus food & drink.
Spacious entertainment center features go-karts, mini-golf, arcade games & more.
98 locals recommend
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin Ln
98 locals recommend
Spacious entertainment center features go-karts, mini-golf, arcade games & more.

Breweries and Wineries

Fun place to try some new wines right by the river. Dog-friendly patio. Be sure to check hours before going!
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd St
41 locals recommend
Fun place to try some new wines right by the river. Dog-friendly patio. Be sure to check hours before going!
Lots of beer choices. Perfect for anyone wanting a craft brew and looking for that good, family-friendly Boise feel. Grab a drink and head out to their grassy yard with the kids, play cornhole or listen to music. Easy to get to from the greenbelt!
70 locals recommend
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer St
70 locals recommend
Lots of beer choices. Perfect for anyone wanting a craft brew and looking for that good, family-friendly Boise feel. Grab a drink and head out to their grassy yard with the kids, play cornhole or listen to music. Easy to get to from the greenbelt!
Fun cidery in the middle of downtown! They also have a location on Chinden road.
11 locals recommend
Meriwether Cider House
224 N 9th St
11 locals recommend
Fun cidery in the middle of downtown! They also have a location on Chinden road.