There are times when you want a home-cooked meal but you do not want to stay at home cooking. On those days, the North Hi-Way Café in Idaho Falls has you covered. This delicious café not only serves some of the best made-from-scratch food in Idaho, but it is also the oldest continually running café and catering company in Idaho. In fact, even the building it is located in has quite a story to tell.

North Hi-Way Café has been a staple in Idaho Falls for decades. This restaurant first opened its doors in 1934, but it definitely wasn’t the restaurant you see today.

When the café first opened, it was actually located inside a garage. The owner of the auto shop set up tables around the garage so his customers could eat while waiting for their vehicles (like their Model A's!) to be worked on. Eventually, the cafe took off and the garage transformed into a full-time restaurant.

Today, the café still has that old-fashioned charm. But it isn’t the building that keeps guests always walking through the door – it’s the food.

North Hi-Way Café in Idaho Falls serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and regardless of when you visit, be prepared for one tasty meal. Baking and food prep begins at 3:30 A.M. each day, ensuring that even the earliest breakfast customers enjoy fresh and homemade meals.

Breakfast is one of the most popular times at this café and you’ll find quite a selection of traditional breakfast dishes and a few specialties.

Try an omelet, pancakes, breakfast sandwich, or a country breakfast that includes your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, and eggs.

For lunch, you can choose from a large selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups.

And make sure you stop by for dinner sometime. North Hi-Way Café offers a selection of entrees that range from hand-cut steaks to chicken fried steak to liver and onions. If you love a good burger, try one of the many specialty burgers on the menu. Each one is served with your choice of French fries or potato salad.

The North Hi-Way Café in Idaho Falls is one restaurant where you’ll feel like family when you walk in. With delicious food and an interesting history, this well-known café is where you'll always want to go when you don’t want to stay home and cook.

You can learn more about the North Hi-Way Café in Idaho, such as its current hours and menu, on its website.

Have you ever eaten at the oldest continually running café in Idaho? Did you know this restaurant was once a garage? Let us know in the comments!

Idaho Falls is not only home to the oldest continually running café and catering company in Idaho, but it is also home to the best little zoo in the west. After grabbing something to eat, head to the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park for a day the entire family will enjoy.