Goldy's Breakfast Bistro, Boise

The food was good, but the wait to get seated is not worth it. I was in Boise for the first time over Labor Day with a friend of mine. Great city, clean, nice people, great vibe. We met my cousin and his wife at Goldy's. We were told it would be about 30 minutes before the table was ready. So we sat outside and waited. I noticed that many people arrived after us went in and put their names in but they were seated WAY before us. I didn't say anything and thought maybe it was because there were four of us. We wound up waiting a good 1 1/2 to be seated and watched a good 30 people arrive after us who got seated before us. On Monday morning we were leaving to head back home and wanted to get some breakfast, but unfortunately there wasn't anything else open but Goldy's that we could find. So we decided to give Goldy's another try. Again we were told 30 minutes, but we figured there was only two of us we would probably get seated faster. NOT. Again we watched people arrive after us and then they would get called in before us. At 30 minutes I went back in to check on our reservation and was told it would be another 20-30 minutes. Came back outside and waited again. I then watched a young couple walk up and go put their name in. 5 minutes later their phone rang and they went in and were seated. I followed them in and told the lady we had been waiting 40 minutes and these people just arrive 5 minutes ago and are being seated. She said my table would be ready in 2 minutes. I walked out and we left. We finally got a call an hour later on the cell phone to tell us our table was ready. We stopped and got fast food instead. What a joke. Don't waiste your time going to Goldy's.

If you dont mind waiting 2 hours (+/-), Goldys has great food and great staff. We were a group of three (two adults one child) and waited 2 and a half hours for a table. I asked why the hostess let groups of two ahead of us and she was very rude. She snapped at me and made the whole experience uncomfortable. horrible hostess, wonderful wait staff. Wish Boise had two great breakfast spots, but we dont, we have goldys. And the wait is ridiculous. I mean, how hard is it to make breakfast? They do have a great atmosphere and very good food. I like that it is local and fresh.

Goldy's is overrated. Staff is extremely helpful, quick, and nice; but overall, the food is just average. There is nothing special to the taste or the quality of the food. I've been to Goldy's 4 times trying to find the "perfect" breakfast, but nothing has grabbed my attention. Taste wise, there is no "wow". The quality of the food is just average, ingredients probably purchased from Winco. The whole-wheat bread used for the toast has the same consistency as thin Wonder bread. As for the restaurant, it is very cute inside, and for the wait outside, there is usually coffee that customers may take for free. But as for the food, it is nothing special and all the menu items could easily be made at home.

My boyfriend took me out to Goldy's for my birthday one morning and i was absolutely blown away. although it is a tad cramped, the people are very nice and the food was original and tasty! It is now my favorite restaurant for breakfast and now we go on breakfast dates instead of dinner :D Two thumbs up!

This is a fabulous place to eat!! I was visiting my friend in Boise this past September and she took me to Goldy's. There is always a line, but the wait is absolutely worth it. I recommend the Breakfast Burrito or something with the special potatoes. The only draw back is that it is small, but actually that is also part of it's charm.

I don't like waiting--in lines at stores, traffic lights or for a table at a restaurant. Goldy's is my BIG exception. I will wait for a table at this tiny downtown bistro because the food and service are worth it. And, the wait is made less painful because the hostess takes your cell phone number and calls you when your table is ready. This neat trick allows you time for a short walk (20 to 30 minutes) around the area. The food at Goldy's is ALL well prepared. I am especially fond of the fresh fruit plates and light and fluffy blueberry pancakes. The omelets are also excellent. Skip the fancy expresso drinks and go for the full bodied brewed coffee. Enjoy!

I love the food! The ingredients are so fresh and you can definitely get something different than the usual breakfast place. Be prepared for a quite a wait though, it's popular, especially on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

I never go to Boise without a trip at least once to Goldys! Wonderful atmosphere and terrific food! I make it a point to put it first on my list!!

It's completely over rated!!! They think it's chick to wait in the cold because their quaint seating is happening. As Boise discovers other great breakfast place's like Moon's, The Red feather and Emilio's the lines will die down. If people have out of town guest and they want to take them to Goldy's too bad. They should consider some system that will seat people in a timely fashion. I wanted to take a small group of Students to reward them for good grades, And they said wait like everyone else!!! guess what they lost my business and everyone that I discuss them with!!!

My daughter has taken me to Goldy's several times and it is the best for breakfast. I love their Gorg & Gus which is scrambled eggs with gorgonza cheese and asparagus on it. It is absolutely wonderful. I also really like their Sweet Potato Hashbrowns, they are a real treat. Their coffee is very good too. I love visiting Goldy's.