The best burger joints the Bronco territory has to offer
Erin Bamer | Crumbs
Erin Bamer | Crumbs
While the City of Moscow offers a lot to those who stay here, many people still like to use their time off to travel outside the area to other locations.
Some venture great lengths to neighboring states or even across the country, but Boise is also a great place to explore for a shorter trip. If you’re one of those adventurers who is planning to spend some time in the homeland of our blue and orange rivals BSU, here’s a list of some great burger joints to go to satisfy the craving for some quick treats.
Boise Fry Company
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The only restaurant on this list with multiple locations, you can find a Boise Fry Company in Portland, Oregon, and one is currently developing in Austin, Texas. But, true to its name, the Boise Fry Company originated in the city and has four locations in Idaho alone.
Obviously from the name, customers usually come to the Boise Fry Company for their fries. If they get a burger, it comes “on the side,” according to the restaurant’s motto. That being said, their burgers are still very tasty.
Customers can choose from a wide variety of potatoes and cuts for their fries, which change every day. There’s also an array of spices and sauces for people to flavor their fries, including blueberry ketchup for customers with an adventurous palate.
Seeing as the State of Idaho is known for its potatoes, visiting the Boise Fry Company is a must if you find yourself with extra time in the Treasure Valley.
Fanci Freez
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Fanci Freez has become so popular that it is now a landmark location in Boise. It would be difficult to find a time when the restaurant wasn’t packed with locals and visitors hungry for their burgers and ice cream, especially during the summer.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of snacks for people to choose from. While they serve a mean burger, it’s their ice cream that keeps people coming back — specifically their milkshakes. The Boston shake in particular has gotten a lot of talk around it, but there’s a long list of flavors to choose from, so even the pickiest eater can be satisfied here.
Westside Drive-In
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Located alongside State Street with Fanci Freez, it would be hard to miss passing Westside Drive-In, considering its hot pink and turquoise exterior.
Like Fanci Freez, Westside Drive-In also usually has a line of cars backing up their two drive-thru lanes and is packed with customers eating in their outdoor seating area. The bright colors and old-timey feel make visitors feel like they’ve been transported back to the ‘50s — in a good way. The restaurant has been such a success it was featured on the Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
Westside Drive-In offers more than just burgers as well. Customers can grab a quick home-style meal like meatloaf, prime rib or fried catfish made by a gourmet chef. They also offer customers shakes and malts, just like Fanci Freez, but the real crowd pleaser is their sweet potato fries with homemade honey butter on the side.
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