French Restaurants in Boise, ID

French Restaurants in Boise, ID
Boise, Idaho has always had French ties; some of the original settlers to this area were French. It seems natural, then, that some sort of French flavor survives in the city, even now. Boise does have a decidedly French flavor---namely in its restaurants. French fare in Boise includes a breakfast option, casual dining and delicious desserts.

Goldy's Restaurant

Goldy's is the place to be for a good breakfast in Boise. The food is always fresh and delicious, including an assortment of fresh fruit. Standard fare includes Dawson Taylor coffee, Create-Your-Own-Breakfast Combos and a cozy atmosphere. There's always a wait on the weekends for this restaurant that was voted "Boise's Best Local Breakfast" by the Boise Weekly, so arrive early.

Goldy's Restaurant
108 S. Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-4100
goldysbreakfastbistro.com

Casual French

For novices that want to try French, Le Café Paris just might be the place for you. Owner Mathieu Choux prides himself on making his French restaurant "user-friendly." Featuring a menu that changes three times daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Le Café Paris is a full-service bistro offering a bar, bakery and restaurant.

Le Cafe de Paris
204 N. Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 336-0889
lecafedeparis.com

La Vie En Rose

La Vie En Rose is located in Boise's Historic IdanHa Hotel, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, it is the desserts, torts and cakes that say, "this is French." Featuring such items as Fraisier, a yellow sponge cake served with strawberries and chocolate curls, this is one place where you'll be forgiven for eating dessert first.

La Vie En Rose (located in the Historic IdanHa Hotel)
928 West Main Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 331-4045
lavieenrosebakery.com/

Article Written By Buffy Naillon

Buffy Naillon has worked in the media industry since 1999. She received a bachelor's degree in German from Boise State University. She also attended New York University and participated in the foreign exchange program at Germany's Saarland University.

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