Boise’s patios are here to welcome you well into the fall months, and there are several new-ish ones worth checking out. I joined City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen and producer Evelyn Avitia earlier this summer to rank our favorites.
I won’t spoil our rankings, but I will say this one did well. Located right above Treefort Music Hall, Hap Hap feels like one of the hearts of downtown. We agree it could have a better view for being a rooftop patio, but otherwise it’s stellar on the criteria of vibes, drinks, decor, and a bigger-than-it-looks space.
If Garden City summer has a front porch, it might be Telaya Wine’s patio. It’s a fun one to bike or walk to because it’s right on the Greenbelt, and it’s also dog-friendly! On really hot days, Telaya’s patio is shaded enough and close enough to the Boise River to provide respite — not to mention, the wine is great.
You might be tired of me talking about Common Ground, so hear it from Evelyn: “It was one of the most amazing coffee shop patios that I have ever been on.” Yes, it’s in an alley — but the DIY of it all is part of why we love Common Ground. Their patio has even prompted another business in their strip mall to build a patio! If you want to studio or work remotely on a patio, try this one.
Lindsay had this in her top three favorites, a high achievement for the Eagle restaurant’s first season being open. Pig Latin looks like it might put Instagram over quality, but Lindsay and Evelyn both say it delivers. “It feels like a party, but you can still chat and you’ve got the river flowing near you,” Lindsay said.
The Caldwell standout’s new location is absolutely stunning inside, but its patio is worth the visit as well (you can make a reservation for either patio or indoor seating). The food is James Beard award-winning, but even if you only go for cocktails and appetizers on the patio, you’ll be talking to your friends about it like you work for Amano.
