Here Are The 5 Most-Recommended Burger Joints In Idaho, According To Our Readers
By Courtnie Erickson|Published February 16, 2023
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
All of us at Only In Your State love to travel and discover new local gems. But it comes as no surprise that many of our favorite places to visit come from you — our loyal readers. In fact, in many of our articles and on our website, we will ask for nominations to some of your favorite places around the Gem State. Over the past several months, we have received numerous nominations for some of the best burgers in Idaho. So today, we want to highlight just five of the most recommended burger joints in Idaho, according to you, our readers!
Scotty’s Drive-In is one tasty place to eat in southeastern Idaho. This restaurant serves delicious burgers, fresh-cut French fries, and incredible milkshakes. This is one restaurant in Idaho Falls where you will want to arrive early, or you may find yourself waiting in line for some time.
Bad Boy Burgers opened in 1996 and quickly gained the love of the locals. This restaurant has a classic drive-in vibe and quite an extensive menu. There are numerous burger options here, from a traditional cheeseburger to a colossal burger. In fact, there are so many options, you’ll want to visit over and over again to try them all.
Mick’s Home Cooking in Shelley is one restaurant that we see quite often in our inboxes. This delicious place to eat serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and any meal is certainly going to leave you impressed. There are several burger options on the menu, from a Super Burger complete with ham and bacon to a traditional hamburger with one beef patty, sauce, and pickles. Just make sure that you order a slice of pie with your burger - you won’t regret it!
4. Hoot Owl Cafe, Ponderay
Hoot Owl Cafe, 30784 ID-200, Ponderay, ID 83852, USA
Hoot Owl Café is well known for serving incredible breakfast dishes. However, this isn’t all that this northern Idaho restaurant has to offer. Its lunch menu features a small selection of juicy burgers that are served with this restaurant’s special sauce and all of the fixings.
5. Jakers, Meridian, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls
Jakers Bar and Grill has locations in several areas around the state. This is another Idaho restaurant we've received multiple nominations for, and once you’ve eaten at this restaurant, you’ll see why. Here, you can order everything from steaks to seafood, but many readers love the flame-grilled steak burgers. These burgers are served on a brioche bun, come with a variety of toppings, and are cooked to perfection.
What are your favorite burger joints in Idaho? Do you have a location that you love to visit? If so, we’d love to know about it! Fill out this nomination form and tell us all about it! You may just see it in an upcoming Only In Your State article.
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