Goldy’s, 188 Capital Blvd, Boise, ID
The Safari Motor Inn did provide a complimentary breakfast but the lobby was full when we went in, besides which we had sussed out a decent place last night. So we walked the couple of blocks into downtown again. We wondered around a bit and finally found it. One thing we both noticed was the number of smokers there were out early in the morning.
At 7:15 am it was quite crowded but they also had an upstairs section and that is where we were taken. The ceiling was very low and the lighting was not very bright but our table had enough light for Tom to read his paper (the Idaho Statesman) and for me to write this review.
The server was friendly and fast. Tom ordered the eggs Benedict with cucumber ($9.25) and coffee ($1.50). I ordered my usual oatmeal ($3.95). I was asked what milk I prefered and when I said skimmed there was not problem.
This is a funky little place. No booths, just small tables and chairs. The walls are red and orange and they display a few pictures and small sculptures. Our table is up against a wall and just above elbow height is a shelf holding a plant and a modern bronze sculpture of a saxophone player. Also on the shelf is a carousel containing sugar and lots of condiments including three types of hot sauces.
The food when it arrived looks very appealing. The contrast of the hollandaise sauce and the salmon with cucmber looked very attractive. My oatmal also comes with a small bowl of walnuts. Both meals were very good.
Now to the restroom. To get to it you have to walk through the serving area and it is a bit cramped. The doors to the restrooms are tiny and the room inside is very small. I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland. It did have some little touches which made it more homely. On the shelf above the sink were a few knick knacks. There was a small picture of goldfish and a metal sculpture of coffee cups on the wall. A really nice touch was the tub of cocoa butter hand cream at the side of the sink. Only negative comment I can make is that the paper towel had run out and there was nothing to dry my hands on.
Back to the table and neither Tom or I had quite finished but twice somebody tried to take his plate away -my only other negative comment. The place was getting very full and noisy and I guess it was a subtle way to get us to leave.
Tom has noticed one disturbing feature about Idaho in general. On the merchant’s copy of the credit card receipt his whole card number is shown but not on the customer’s copy. So he left the latter and took the former.
On the whole a very enjoyable meal and we both recommend it so if you are ever in Boise give it a try. It is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. in the evening.
October 07 2007 | Breakfast Log | No Comments »
