3rd Ave. Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing handcrafted and locally made ice cream. Also has a great selection of dairy-free and vegan options.
My recommendation? Try the affogato with a scoop of salted caramel and brown butter cookie, it's to die for.
24 locals recommend
Panhandle Cone & Coffee
216 N First AveAmazing handcrafted and locally made ice cream. Also has a great selection of dairy-free and vegan options.
My recommendation? Try the affogato with a scoop of salted caramel and brown butter cookie, it's to die for.
With a great waterfront location and really nice vibes, Beet and Basil has delicious Asian-inspired options for vegan, vegetarian, meat-eaters, you name it. The Kung Pao Cauliflower is fantastic.
27 locals recommend
Beet and Basil
775 S 1st AveWith a great waterfront location and really nice vibes, Beet and Basil has delicious Asian-inspired options for vegan, vegetarian, meat-eaters, you name it. The Kung Pao Cauliflower is fantastic.
A classic American/bar resturant experience. Mickduffs is a local favorite. Stop by for great burger and sandwich options, fun appetizers (like the gorgonzola cheese fries), and plenty of drink variety. It tends to be pretty busy, so don't expect to be in and out very quick.
tip: they make their own rootbeer
41 locals recommend
MickDuff's Brewing Company - Brewpub
419 N 2nd AveA classic American/bar resturant experience. Mickduffs is a local favorite. Stop by for great burger and sandwich options, fun appetizers (like the gorgonzola cheese fries), and plenty of drink variety. It tends to be pretty busy, so don't expect to be in and out very quick.
tip: they make their own rootbeer
A great breakfast/brunch/lunch option, City Beach Organics is a cozy cafe that has incredibly tasty wraps, melts, smoothies, and juices. Everything. EVERYTHING. is gluten-free and organic and made from scratch in the shop.
My recommendation: The Pesto melt or the Rueben melt are both packed with great flavor. The sunset juice is just sensational and their chai and golden milk drinks are the best in town (imo).
18 locals recommend
City Beach Organics
117 N First AveA great breakfast/brunch/lunch option, City Beach Organics is a cozy cafe that has incredibly tasty wraps, melts, smoothies, and juices. Everything. EVERYTHING. is gluten-free and organic and made from scratch in the shop.
My recommendation: The Pesto melt or the Rueben melt are both packed with great flavor. The sunset juice is just sensational and their chai and golden milk drinks are the best in town (imo).
Burger dock does burgers, fries, and shakes and they do them well. This is a newer spot that is quickly becoming a favorite. It is on the pricier side for a burger stop, but all their meats are locally sorced and grass fed and they have a lot of fun and unique options. Most importantly, it tastes GOOD.
My recommendation: The Popper Burger, which has thick bacon, jalapeno slices, and a delicious jalapeno cream cheese (watch out, it is a tad spicey)
11 locals recommend
The Burger Dock
116 N First AveBurger dock does burgers, fries, and shakes and they do them well. This is a newer spot that is quickly becoming a favorite. It is on the pricier side for a burger stop, but all their meats are locally sorced and grass fed and they have a lot of fun and unique options. Most importantly, it tastes GOOD.
My recommendation: The Popper Burger, which has thick bacon, jalapeno slices, and a delicious jalapeno cream cheese (watch out, it is a tad spicey)
looking for a classic diner location? The Hoot Owl is the place for you. Located outside of the downtown Sandpoint area, this great little spot has all the breakfast dishes you need.
25 locals recommend
Hoot Owl Cafe
30784 ID-200looking for a classic diner location? The Hoot Owl is the place for you. Located outside of the downtown Sandpoint area, this great little spot has all the breakfast dishes you need.
Handcrafted beer, great outdoor seating, and unique food options.
35 locals recommend
Matchwood Brewing Company
513 Oak StHandcrafted beer, great outdoor seating, and unique food options.
Joel's
229 Church StGreat Mexican food for breakfast or lunch.
City/town information
Looking for a slightly bigger city? Coeur D'Alene is just an hour south of Sandpoint and is known for water sports on the lake, and offers a bigger shopping and food scene. Head down to McEuen and the adjacent Tubbs Hill for a nice little hike.
120 locals recommend
Coeur d'Alene
Looking for a slightly bigger city? Coeur D'Alene is just an hour south of Sandpoint and is known for water sports on the lake, and offers a bigger shopping and food scene. Head down to McEuen and the adjacent Tubbs Hill for a nice little hike.
For an even bigger city, head on over to Spokane, Washington. just under an hour and a half away, Spokane has a lot to offer. Check out the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, or the historic downtown area, or the cable car that goes over Spokane Falls.
29 locals recommend
Spokane
For an even bigger city, head on over to Spokane, Washington. just under an hour and a half away, Spokane has a lot to offer. Check out the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, or the historic downtown area, or the cable car that goes over Spokane Falls.
looking to get closer to nature? just up north is the small town of Bonners Ferry. Two points of interest here are the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge the Myrtle Falls Trail. Additionally, the Canadian border is only 20 miles away.
13 locals recommend
Bonners Ferry
looking to get closer to nature? just up north is the small town of Bonners Ferry. Two points of interest here are the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge the Myrtle Falls Trail. Additionally, the Canadian border is only 20 miles away.
Best Coffee stops
Evans may just be the best cup of coffee in town. They offer wholesale coffee roasted in house and have great indoor and outdoor seating.
45 locals recommend
Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
524 Church StEvans may just be the best cup of coffee in town. They offer wholesale coffee roasted in house and have great indoor and outdoor seating.
The longshot is a great spot to hang out or get work done. It has a fun and eclectic vibe, unique coffee and food options, and are always running fun events like bingo or Saturday movie nights. Check them out!
The Longshot
102 S Boyer AveThe longshot is a great spot to hang out or get work done. It has a fun and eclectic vibe, unique coffee and food options, and are always running fun events like bingo or Saturday movie nights. Check them out!
Antique/thrift shops
A fun and unusual building with three floors of antiques, curiosities, and various second-hand items. An enjoyable walk through.
8 locals recommend
Foster's Crossing Antiques
504 Oak StA fun and unusual building with three floors of antiques, curiosities, and various second-hand items. An enjoyable walk through.
An adorable second-hand boutique with great selections. They also have a fun selection of locally made knick-knacks like stickers and jewelry.
La Chic Boutique
107 Main StAn adorable second-hand boutique with great selections. They also have a fun selection of locally made knick-knacks like stickers and jewelry.
Lake spots
a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Sam Owen is a great lake spot with picnic spots, nice swimming area, and an Italian resturant/boat marina. Also, it tends to be a bit emptier.
A quick heads up: if you want to park for free, there's parking at the top of the entrance and you can walk down. Otherwise, there is an $8 charge for parking closer to the lake.
Sam Owen Campground
Hope Peninsula Roada bit of a drive, but well worth it. Sam Owen is a great lake spot with picnic spots, nice swimming area, and an Italian resturant/boat marina. Also, it tends to be a bit emptier.
A quick heads up: if you want to park for free, there's parking at the top of the entrance and you can walk down. Otherwise, there is an $8 charge for parking closer to the lake.
An 11-minute drive to the other side of the long bridge, this lake spot has a great sandy swim hole, picnic spots, and a fun little sandbar that you can walk out onto.
Springy Point Campground
Springy PointAn 11-minute drive to the other side of the long bridge, this lake spot has a great sandy swim hole, picnic spots, and a fun little sandbar that you can walk out onto.
A 5.6 mile point-to-point river that is fun to float or kayak/canoe down. Is best used from April until October.
Pack River
A 5.6 mile point-to-point river that is fun to float or kayak/canoe down. Is best used from April until October.
Great place to bring a boat, swim, play lawn games, play tennis, play basketball, and soak up some sun in the sand.
63 locals recommend
Sandpoint City Beach Park
58 Bridge StGreat place to bring a boat, swim, play lawn games, play tennis, play basketball, and soak up some sun in the sand.
Hikes
a 5.6 mile, moderately difficult hike that is mostly shaded and has a great panoramic view of the lake. Best used from May until September.
Gold Hill
a 5.6 mile, moderately difficult hike that is mostly shaded and has a great panoramic view of the lake. Best used from May until September.
a challenging 7.1 miles uphill hike with great views. Watch your footing as it can get pretty steep.
32 locals recommend
Mickinnick Trail Head 13
Woodland Drivea challenging 7.1 miles uphill hike with great views. Watch your footing as it can get pretty steep.
A 3.3-mile trail located off of City Beach. It is accessible year-round and makes for a great little walk.
10 locals recommend
Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
Pend d'Oreille Bay TrailA 3.3-mile trail located off of City Beach. It is accessible year-round and makes for a great little walk.