This BACON Boise review is for anyone who sees a menu built around bacon and immediately thinks, yes, that’s my kind of place. BACON is one of the cutest, most on-theme brunch spots in downtown Boise, and they absolutely lean into the name—in the best way possible. From the menu to the merch (I bought a shirt because the prints are actually great), this place knows exactly who it is and doesn’t try to be anything else.
If you’re mapping out your food stops, this pairs perfectly with a downtown wander. We slotted it in alongside other Boise favorites, and if you’re planning a full day, you can see my full review of Alavita Boise for a cozy dinner option later on.
BACON is a casual, crowd-pleasing restaurant in downtown Boise that goes all in on comfort food and bacon-forward dishes. It’s popular for brunch and lunch, especially if you want something filling, indulgent, and absolutely delicious! This is not subtle food. It's unique and fun way to start the morning.
The menu is built around bacon, breakfast classics, hearty plates, and sweet-and-savory combinations that feel indulgent without being gimmicky.
On our last day in Boise, we went hard and ordered the bacon sampler—five different types of bacon, because restraint felt unnecessary here. The bacon was cooked perfectly across the board, and the flavors were genuinely good, not just novelty.
Our favorite was the Cajun blue cheese, which is one of their pantry flavors. It was salty, smoky, and balanced without being overpowering. If bacon were my last meal, I’d honestly die a happy girl.
An honorable mention goes to the perfectly puffed scones with homemade raspberry jelly. They were soft, warm, and exactly the kind of side you don’t realize you need until you’re halfway through it.
While the menu can change, BACON is especially known for:
Bacon-heavy breakfast plates
Burgers and sandwiches
Sweet-and-savory brunch dishes
Classic comfort food with generous portions
Brunch cocktails, including mimosas and Bloody Marys
There’s a solid mix of breakfast and lunch options, which makes it easy when you’re dining with a group that can’t agree on one direction.
The vibe at BACON is lively, casual, and energetic. It’s busy—especially on weekends—and feels more like a social brunch spot than a quiet sit-down meal. Think sweats-and-sneakers energy, fast-paced service, and tables that turn pretty quickly.
If you’re looking for somewhere calm and leisurely, this probably isn’t it. If you want a fun, upbeat brunch with bold food, you’re in the right place.
BACON is located right in downtown Boise, which makes it easy to pair with:
Walking around downtown
Shopping or mural spotting
A casual brunch stop before heading out for the day
It fits neatly into a downtown itinerary without requiring extra planning. If you’re building a morning plan, check out my guide to Anne Morrison Park, the Boise Footbridge, and Julia Davis Park to round out the day with an easy walk after brunch.
Weekends get busy here, especially during peak brunch hours, so expect a wait. Portions are generous, so come hungry. This spot shines most at brunch or lunch rather than dinner.
If you’re visiting Boise and staying downtown, it helps to book accommodations close by. I recommend staying near downtown Boise so you can walk to places like BACON without dealing with parking. You can book your Boise hotel here. If you’re flying in, comparing flights through Skyscanner can make planning the trip itself much easier, especially if your dates are flexible.
BACON is a great choice if you:
Love classic brunch food
Want something hearty and filling
Are dining with a group
Prefer casual, no-frills restaurants
It’s not a quiet café or a health-focused brunch spot. It’s comfort food, done confidently, with bacon front and center.
This BACON Boise review sums it up pretty simply: if you love brunch, comfort food, and the idea of starting your meal with a literal flight of bacon, this place delivers. It’s fun, filling, and exactly what it promises to be.
If brunch is your priority, learn more in my post about Best Breakfast in Boise, where I break down other tried-and-tested spots worth waking up for.
I walked down what looked like a regular hillside entrance and came out into a room that could almost fit a football stadium. 🪨 Tuckaleechee Caverns is the highest-rated cavern in the Eastern US and until you’re standing inside it, that’s just a fact. When you’re actually there, it feels earned.
Stalagmites 24 feet tall. A 210-foot underground waterfall. Formations that took 20 to 30 million years to build. A family that still runs the whole thing.
Bring a jacket. Wear good shoes. Don’t Google how it was discovered before you go hearing it on the tour is so much better.
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If you’ve only ever seen the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge side of the Smokies, Townsend is going to feel like a completely different state. 🌲 No neon signs. No traffic. No crowds fighting for the same overlook.
🥾 Middle Prong Trail | River views, small waterfalls & fresh air the whole way. Hike as little or as much as you want.
⛰️ Tuckaleechee Caverns | Start underground with massive cave rooms, waterfalls & guided tours. Go early, beat the rush.
🍕 Peaceful Side Social | Made-from-scratch food, craft beer & mountain views. Fair warning: you’ll stay longer than planned.
🚗 Scenic Drive to Tremont | Slow down. Stop. Take it in. The drive itself is part of the experience.
Summer swap? Ditch the hike for River Rat Tubing — same vibe, more splash.
Townsend calls itself the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. After one full day there, I completely understood why. Entire itinerary linked in bio.
@peacefulsidesocial is what happens when someone builds exactly the restaurant a mountain town deserves. Made-from-scratch food. Craft beer brewed on site. A kids’ play area outside, & mountain views from the patio. ⛰️
It’s casual in the best way, the kind of place where you sit down for lunch and suddenly it’s two hours later and you don’t care.
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I walked through the gates and immediately understood why people fly back to Curaçao just for this place. 🌴
23 rooms. Private beach. A Balinese-inspired resort built stone by stone by the owners themselves. Buddha statues next to conch shells. Candles lit everywhere at night. Beachfront dining that eats like fine dining but feels like you’re just having dinner on the sand.
It’s currently the #1 resort in the Caribbean and after spending time there, I get it completely.
Full review linked in bio
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I walked down to the beach and immediately noticed how calm the water was. 🐚
It sits in a small cove, so there’s really no waves pushing in. You just walk right in without thinking about it. I grabbed my snorkel (they actually rent them for free at the resort, which I didn’t expect) and went out near the pier and stayed way longer than I planned, because the water was that clear.
Honest caveat: if you need a lot of energy and activity at a beach, this probably isn’t it. It’s quiet, it’s calm, and you’re mostly just... sitting there. Which for me was exactly the point.☀️
Full Baoase review linked in bio. 🔗
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