There is something nostalgic about shopping at your local boutique or eating brunch with friends at the diner down the street. Supporting our neighbors and their small businesses is the essence of community. With the hustle and bustle of December just around the corner, we invite you to jump-start your holiday spirit by participating in Small Business Saturday! With 100+ places to choose from, we spotlighted a handful of our favorite local places to eat, shop, and gather!
Let’s Eat!
A’Tavola
A’Tavola is a gourmet marketplace and cafe. In their words: “A’Tavola offers a stunning selection of house-made fare that will please your palate day or night. From creative breakfasts and ever-changing lunches to early-evening grazing or simply indulging in your favorite desserts, a’Tavola’s menu of fresh, simple, house-made foods will satisfy and delight the whimsy of your appetite.” In addition to A’Tavola’s wonderful assortment of foods, the marketplace offers unique gifts and all manner of things “of the table.” Be sure to shop the magical holiday room, filled from top to bottom with holiday treasures and decor!
Hours: Tues-Sat 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1515 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
Brick29
In their words: “Brick 29 Bistro strives to cultivate a loyal guest through engaged hospitality and a consistent, progressive culinary experience. Our approach to food includes bringing our customers the best in taste at an affordable price. We prepare locally-grown foods with out-of-this-world flavors.”
Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 320 11th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho 83651
Kahootz
In their words: “Kahootz has forty-three beers on tap, was the largest selection in the state for many years. We offer great wines from Idaho and the west as well as the best food in the valley at an affordable price. We strive to have our service team be prompt, courteous, and professional while having a good time getting to know our friends and neighbors.”
Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1603 N Main St, Meridian, ID 83642
The Wylder
In their words: “Handcrafted, slow batch pizza with soul. Full-service dining, craft cocktails, and suppers.”
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: 501 W Broad St, Boise, ID 83702
Cheers!
Bodovino
In their words: “Our guests can take a tasting tour of the world and enjoy a sampling of 144 bottles of wines by the glass through our Wine Emotion machines or choose from over 200 wines by the bottle. Bodovino has the largest collection of Wine Emotion machines in the United States.”
Hours: Tues-Fri 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 404 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. | Sunday 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m.
Location: 3630 E Monarch Sky, Meridian, ID 83646
Loose Screw
In their words: “Our Meridian taproom is family and pet friendly, and our beer was crafted just for you! At Loose Screw, we know everyone has a quirky side, and we want you to feel free to let yours out when you walk in.”
Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Fri-Sat 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: 1511 W McMillan Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
Cinder
In their words: “Named after the volcanic CINDER beneath many of the vineyards we work with, CINDER Wines has been hailed as one of the West’s Best urban wineries by Sunset Magazine.”
Hours: Wed-Sun 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 107 E 44th St, Garden City, ID 83714
The Roosevelt
In their words: “Welcome to The Roosevelt! We are a whiskey and cocktail bar located in downtown Meridian. With amazing happy hour prices from 4-7, an awesome craft cocktail menu, and a full bar with a HUGE whiskey selection, we have something for everyone! Including our own food truck on our patio, open every night, with all made from scratch, delicious eats. We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to induct you into The Roosevelt family!”
Hours: Sun-Thu 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. | Fri-Sat 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: 126 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642
Latte Love
Caffeina
In their words: “We are a small batch Boise, Idaho coffee roaster and coffee shop focused on blending new roasting and brewing methods with traditional roasting and brewing methods, blending brewing styles and developing authentic profiles; sourcing all free market coffees, small farm, certified organics, and fair trade.”
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: 4774 W State St Boise, ID 83703
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: 6575 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Flying M
In their words: “The coffee shop is renowned in the local community for its quirky furnishings, eclectic crowd, high-quality coffee, and unique Gift Shack. We’re proud to be voted Best of Boise in the Boise Weekly for over a decade!”
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 1507 N 13th St Boise, ID 83702
Flying Coffee Garage
In their words: “The coffee garage is located in a renovated 1960s Firestone garage and has become a Nampa community staple for all ages. Its 6,000 square foot dining space holds an espresso and pastry bar, a quirky gift shop, a conference room, an event stage, and a roasting room.”
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1314 2nd St S Nampa, ID 83651
Flying M Coffee Shop
In their words: “In addition to delicious coffee and house-baked pastries, the bright space features a pour-over bar, a rotating art gallery wall, and a funky gift corner. Flying M Coffee Shop is located on the corner of the Indian Creek Plaza. Year-round events are happening on the plaza.”
Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: 724 Arthur St, Caldwell, ID 83651
Hyde Perk Coffee House
In their words: “Hyde Perk isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a part of the North End community…a place for you, your friends and family to meet, talk, laugh, share and connect with each other…and even people you’ve never met. This really is a place where everybody knows your name.”
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 1507 N 13th St Boise, ID
Shop Til You Drop
A Succulent Day
In their words: “Martha’s determination to learn how to care for her new succulent babies became a bit of an obsession, and this, mixed with her creative spirit, became A Succulent Day. Every succulent arrangement is carefully planted in curated and repurposed containers.”
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 2753 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Bungalow Home
In their words: “We are here to help you with everything you need to make your house feel like HOME!”
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: 7500 W Fairview Ave, Boise, Idaho 83704
In their words: “FP has an extensive selection of denim, sweaters, jackets, tops, dresses and skirts, shoes, and accessories. We specialize in personal shopping and styling. We love helping you find exactly what you have been searching for or the piece you didn’t know you needed. Let us help you put together the whole outfit!”
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 825 W Idaho St, Boise, Idaho 83702
I Beni Boutique
In their words: “We want to make sure every woman looks and feels like a TOTAL BABE. With new arrivals daily and fun, fresh edits, I Beni has quickly become a haven where women gather for shopping, personal styling, and private events.”
Hours: Tues-Fri 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2845 E Overland Rd Ste 130, Meridian, ID 83642
Millie & Grace
In their words: “At the store, I sell all my favorite and newly discovered favorite things. I hand-curate a selection of high-quality & comfortable women’s apparel, footwear, jewelry, handbags, and gift items, including bath & body products, candles, wall decor, silly socks, and much more!”
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Fri-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2959 N Eagle Rd #100, Meridian, ID 83646
Mixed Greens
In their words: “Mixed Greens is a retail gift boutique in downtown Boise. Our goal is to make shopping fun, with a relaxed atmosphere and lots of unique items to explore. We carefully curate every product found in the store, specializing in local and handmade goods.”
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 213 N 9th St Boise, Idaho 83702
NEST
In their words: “We believe that your NEST is a home, haven, castle, and sanctuary. We look for interesting gifts and furnishings that you can connect with to open your mind and your heart.”
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 3210 E Chinden Blvd, Eagle, ID 83616
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Village at Meridian, Meridian, ID 83616
Show Local Love!
Whether you are looking to indulge in a gourmet meal or check off items on your holiday list– there is a place for anyone looking to experience just about anything. Even though we couldn’t spotlight every small business in the valley, we’ve provided a list of plenty to browse through below!
As a small business in Idaho, our agents at the Mike Brown Group are grateful for your continued support. We look forward to serving you for years to come!
