Oh Big City Coffee I have passed you several times and not known what you contain on your walls. Upon entering Big City Coffee you see the garage door that opens to picnic tables on the side walk. the inside is filled with old farming signs and photos with miss matched sinning room tables with a pick your own family style seating a little different from your normal restaurant you order from the counter and given a number then your food is brought to you.
I was a little upset that they didn't have a stuffed french toast but I soon got over it with a bite of there berry smother waffles the food defiantly filled the plate one order was more than enough for two. Moms veggie burrito was huge her only complaint was that the onions weren't cooked. Dad had the cowboy plate eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Rather than my fathers hatred for garlic and moms raw onions kick every thing was very enjoyable even there coffee was very good there big titty blend ( I bought 2 bags).
Priced at $41 for the 5 of us it was a good find and a defiant revisit down the road.
K
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Goldy's
Goldy's is where everyone we talk to has said we needed to go, and with a 45 minute wait to get in I was ready to be amazed.
The inside of Goldy's is a fun and almost has a whimsical quality, its a 2 level eating area with a very modern vibe. I did feel like we were being crammed in like sardines and they defiantly need a bigger AC unity I didn't need to be in a sauna wile eating.
Our waiter was very nice and very on top of refills and even though the seating hostess said they were famous for there coffee I was not impressed, surprise surprise I has the stuffed french toast and it lacked flavor the bananas were green and this added to the bad coffee also added to the not impressed or the hype that has been made for Goldy's. Moms veggie frittata was awful no flavor also to add to what already was a let down Goldy's didn't have dads staple of stake and eggs so he chose the chicken fried stake that left much to be desired. However the Mickey Mouse blueberry pancakes were a big hit with the kids.
Wile priced right in the middle of our high and low at $46 Goldy's I don't think it was worth the wait or the hype it has received
The inside of Goldy's is a fun and almost has a whimsical quality, its a 2 level eating area with a very modern vibe. I did feel like we were being crammed in like sardines and they defiantly need a bigger AC unity I didn't need to be in a sauna wile eating.
Our waiter was very nice and very on top of refills and even though the seating hostess said they were famous for there coffee I was not impressed, surprise surprise I has the stuffed french toast and it lacked flavor the bananas were green and this added to the bad coffee also added to the not impressed or the hype that has been made for Goldy's. Moms veggie frittata was awful no flavor also to add to what already was a let down Goldy's didn't have dads staple of stake and eggs so he chose the chicken fried stake that left much to be desired. However the Mickey Mouse blueberry pancakes were a big hit with the kids.
Wile priced right in the middle of our high and low at $46 Goldy's I don't think it was worth the wait or the hype it has received
Le Café De Paris
Le Café De Paris wasn't our first choice for this particular Sunday but with two screaming kids and the hour and ten minute wait for Goldy's was out of the question along with the fact that my younger brother was in town, we decided to walk the two blocks to Le Cafe De Paris.
Upon walking in and seeing the fresh bread in baskets on the wall that made me smile and think if I was in Paris this is what a cafe would look like. The hostess was quite rude, she was trying to squeeze us in to a table for 4 when there was 6 of us, mind you they were not busy looking over they had a few tables against the wall I asked if we could just push 2 tables together thats when she let this little comment pass her snotty little lips "with the size of this group we need a reservation". Okay I understand if they were busy and running around like mad people and couldn't keep up where a reservation would be required but looking around and seeing all the empty tables this comment was uncalled for just because she wanted to be lazy and nor move tables.
As for there food, the stuffed french toast yet again amazing I was very surprised it was stuffed with a blackberry and grape compote toped with fresh berries. Mom had a frittata that left something to be desired Dad was very much out of luck for his standby so he settled for the Nutella and strawberry crape wile my brother had a chorizo scramble. The boys had there country potatoes that were so salty they couldn't and wouldn't eat them.
The server was sweet and made up for her hostess, she kept the coffee coming even though she did for get about dads coke and the food was fast, however with a bill of over $57 the repeat trip may never come.
K
Upon walking in and seeing the fresh bread in baskets on the wall that made me smile and think if I was in Paris this is what a cafe would look like. The hostess was quite rude, she was trying to squeeze us in to a table for 4 when there was 6 of us, mind you they were not busy looking over they had a few tables against the wall I asked if we could just push 2 tables together thats when she let this little comment pass her snotty little lips "with the size of this group we need a reservation". Okay I understand if they were busy and running around like mad people and couldn't keep up where a reservation would be required but looking around and seeing all the empty tables this comment was uncalled for just because she wanted to be lazy and nor move tables.
As for there food, the stuffed french toast yet again amazing I was very surprised it was stuffed with a blackberry and grape compote toped with fresh berries. Mom had a frittata that left something to be desired Dad was very much out of luck for his standby so he settled for the Nutella and strawberry crape wile my brother had a chorizo scramble. The boys had there country potatoes that were so salty they couldn't and wouldn't eat them.
The server was sweet and made up for her hostess, she kept the coffee coming even though she did for get about dads coke and the food was fast, however with a bill of over $57 the repeat trip may never come.
K
The Chef's Hut
This gem is rucked away in a series of office buildings but defiantly worth finding. There strawberry and cream cheese stuffed french toast was very good my mothers veggie egg whit omelet was on the the best around. Dads stake was closer to medium rare than rare but they had no problem remaking the stake. The coffee was a little week but a much better flavor than Moons and the service was a delight and friendly.
The dinning area reminds me of a old country style dinning room it is quite small but well laid out.
The Chefs Hut will defiantly surprise you and deliver something unexpected from what your eyes will see. This is a defiantly a repeat for us someday in the future. The waitress anticipated the needs of my boys which in turn made me extremely happy and with a bill under $35 for the five of us its worth finding that map and seeking out this treasure.
K
The dinning area reminds me of a old country style dinning room it is quite small but well laid out.
The Chefs Hut will defiantly surprise you and deliver something unexpected from what your eyes will see. This is a defiantly a repeat for us someday in the future. The waitress anticipated the needs of my boys which in turn made me extremely happy and with a bill under $35 for the five of us its worth finding that map and seeking out this treasure.
K
Moons Kitchen Cafe
Moons Kitchen Cafe was next on our list of places the food was very good except the blueberry pancakes, there was raw batter around the berries that was cold. On top of the pancakes the service was awful we had to constantly ask for refilled along with extra whip cream several times we finally received the whip cream after 10 minutes of asking (yes we timed it). It was brought to us in the spray can and then slammed on the table then the waiter just walked off (mind you they were moderately busy but not slammed by any means). How many times has this can been slammed on peoples table how many times have these people touched the can and then the question is after we leave is this can going to back to the kitchen to be used on someone else's waffles?
The decor was an old time diner feel with mettle signs that were dirty that looked as if the original signs that these were crafted after had passed on said dirt. Tables and floors were clean but the walls and decor could use a good scrubbing... Makes me wonder what the cleanliness of the kitchen was like?
Moons Kitchen's food was fairly priced under $40 for five of us to eat however with the terrible service and the hygiene of the restaurant it would have to have a remodel and be a blue moon before we return to Moons.
K
The decor was an old time diner feel with mettle signs that were dirty that looked as if the original signs that these were crafted after had passed on said dirt. Tables and floors were clean but the walls and decor could use a good scrubbing... Makes me wonder what the cleanliness of the kitchen was like?
Moons Kitchen's food was fairly priced under $40 for five of us to eat however with the terrible service and the hygiene of the restaurant it would have to have a remodel and be a blue moon before we return to Moons.
K
La Vie En Rose Bakery & Bistro
La Vie En Rose has been a repeat of ours many times there stuffed french toast is all ways a favorite there peaches and cream is very delectable, they also make a banana and carmel that is also good. La Vie En Rose's proportions are on the big side but for us there isn't enough for a box but enough to make you think if you sit there long enough that you might be able to get it down. My boys have the blueberry pancakes mostly every where we go. My Father is a stake and eggs kind of guy and he enjoys there version of this classic. My Mother is always looking for a healthy way of eating and sticks to egg white omelets and vegetarian dishes. The dripped coffee leaves something to be desired however they do also serve expresso and lattes.
Normally the service is very good. However on our last visit this was not the case our drinks were never refilled it took over 45 minutes from the time of ordering to receive our food, this as i said is not the normal for them and for the terrible service along with the long wait for our food they did compensate us for the inconvenience. So if you are planning on going to La Vie En Rose on a holiday make sure you call a head and make a reservation since this is a very popular place.
La Vie En Rose is defiantly a place to stop and smell the roses at if you are in Boise with prices for 5 ranging just under $45.00.
K
Normally the service is very good. However on our last visit this was not the case our drinks were never refilled it took over 45 minutes from the time of ordering to receive our food, this as i said is not the normal for them and for the terrible service along with the long wait for our food they did compensate us for the inconvenience. So if you are planning on going to La Vie En Rose on a holiday make sure you call a head and make a reservation since this is a very popular place.
La Vie En Rose is defiantly a place to stop and smell the roses at if you are in Boise with prices for 5 ranging just under $45.00.
K
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Creation
The creation of Sunday with the parents started actually on Fathers day this year. My husband is currently deployed and we have been meeting up with my parents every Sunday for breakfast trying all the local hot spots in Boise. While eating breakfast at one of these places my mother and I made the comment we really should blog about the food and the service (unfortunately that day the service was horrible but that will soon be blogged about). So now every time we sit down and see something that we really like or something that is so out of place we look at each other and say that is going in the blog now since this has been going on for quite sometime it is time to get the blog up and running so people can read about the quirky ways of our family along with where to find really good food and service... So please sit back and enjoy!
K
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