Amazing burgers and shakes. Fast, friendly service. A real gem in downtown Boise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Evan Bullwinkle
Classic American dine and drive in had really good food and shakes for a decent price. This place gets very busy during peak hours and was approved by Guy Fieri on his show. Portions are very large. Outdoor seating was okay nothing too special. The shakes were the best part and they have an absurd amount of flavors available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger
Heidi Hunter
I haven't been here in over 30 years. I went today and so many memories came back to me! Everything about Westside Drive In was pure joy! The people were great and the food was still awesome! I will be going back again soon! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Jessika Solleder
I am wrapping up a degree in college and fell asleep at my desk. Woke up hours later and wanted a quick bite. Came to West Side to fuel the late night of studying I had ahead of me and realized when I was in line that they were set to close in about 5 minutes. As someone who worked in food service for nearly a decade, I felt bad and mentioned I didn't need to order so as not to be rude, but they were very kind and got my order out quickly. I don't recommend doing what I did. This is not a review to encourage ordering food at the last minute, but I wanted to give a shout out to the 10 out of 10 service from the women who helped me, made me customer of the day and even gave my dog a treat! The brunette woman who was at the window with the pine tree tattoo on her forearm and everyone working with her that night was amazing! Made my whole night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Westside's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, Burger
Krystal Tolle
Get the special. Whatever it is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane Van Doren
I luv the Swiss Mushroom Burger with sweet potato fries....yummmmYumm yum!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brat L
Westside never disappoints. Their vegan burger is SO delicious, and their French fries are probably my favorite in the state. The quality of all the food is always consistent as well.
I hadn't been there in 15 years. Still as awesome now
Kyle Salwei
This has undeniably been my most appalling take-out experience. From the unjust online tipping system to serving burgers as hard as hockey pucks, the entire ordeal screamed of utter indifference towards customers and employees alike. Westside’s unempathetic practices stand as a stark reminder of how crucial it is for employers to pay adequate wages, rather than forcing customers to shoulder this responsibility. Giving tips in cash ensures tax exemption for the employee - a simple act of kindness they strongly discourage. Save your $50, it would serve better purpose in a flush than in their registers!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jen
As a local, I had high hopes when trying Westside. The online menu looked impressive, albeit a bit expensive. However, the forced tipping policy upset my usual practice of tipping in cash. I begrudgingly left a $5 tip online. When we opened our takeaway bags, the situation deteriorated. I found a wet, unappetizing cheeseburger and unsecured fries and tots that ruined the sandwich underneath. Our $65 meal ended up in the trash. Moreover, the incessant ads for a line cook felt intrusive. Our distressing experience echoes the restaurant's poor Yelp reviews. Please rethink guiding your money towards this place.
Ice cream slushy?I was rather disappointed by how this ice cream tasted cause it was the most visually appealing ice cream on a cone I’ve had yet. The ice cream had an icy texture and you could munch on the tiny bits of ice like you would when drinking a slushy. I really didn’t like this because ice cream is supposed to be creamy and smooth, not milky and icy. The taste of the ice cream also had a “fresh cow milk” taste to it (which I am really not a fan of). I don’t think I’ll be trying their ice cream again.
Food: 2
Andrew Aczel
Great local drive in with a large variety of food, from savory to sweet it's all good and made from scratch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Westside's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato
Sarah Bender
The highlight of our visit here was the atmosphere. It looks just as you would imagine a '50's diner would look - a lot of fun! Service was fantastic too! I had the Patty Melt with Onion Rings, which were crispy and delicious. I wasn't as happy with the Patty Melt - the bread was over-toasted, and it had so many onions. Some might like it, though! My spouse had the Monte Cristo sandwich, which was somewhat oily and over-fried. However, the Ice Cream Baked Potato made up for the meal. It was scrumptious and very authentic-looking. We decided to visit again later and try some of the other choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Lou's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, Onion Rings
Edward Martinez
I didn't know where to get good food near me so I asked for advice and was given this place to try. Truly good place for food and reasonably priced ?☺️?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Cathy Grewell
Have ate there twice and had an amazing burger& fries! Great place, friendly people and very polite.
Amazing burgers and shakes. Fast, friendly service. A real gem in downtown Boise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Classic American dine and drive in had really good food and shakes for a decent price. This place gets very busy during peak hours and was approved by Guy Fieri on his show. Portions are very large. Outdoor seating was okay nothing too special. The shakes were the best part and they have an absurd amount of flavors available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger
I haven't been here in over 30 years. I went today and so many memories came back to me! Everything about Westside Drive In was pure joy! The people were great and the food was still awesome! I will be going back again soon! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
I am wrapping up a degree in college and fell asleep at my desk. Woke up hours later and wanted a quick bite. Came to West Side to fuel the late night of studying I had ahead of me and realized when I was in line that they were set to close in about 5 minutes. As someone who worked in food service for nearly a decade, I felt bad and mentioned I didn't need to order so as not to be rude, but they were very kind and got my order out quickly. I don't recommend doing what I did. This is not a review to encourage ordering food at the last minute, but I wanted to give a shout out to the 10 out of 10 service from the women who helped me, made me customer of the day and even gave my dog a treat! The brunette woman who was at the window with the pine tree tattoo on her forearm and everyone working with her that night was amazing! Made my whole night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Westside's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, Burger
Get the special. Whatever it is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I luv the Swiss Mushroom Burger with sweet potato fries....yummmmYumm yum!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Westside never disappoints. Their vegan burger is SO delicious, and their French fries are probably my favorite in the state. The quality of all the food is always consistent as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fry Sauce Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
I hadn't been there in 15 years. Still as awesome now
This has undeniably been my most appalling take-out experience. From the unjust online tipping system to serving burgers as hard as hockey pucks, the entire ordeal screamed of utter indifference towards customers and employees alike. Westside’s unempathetic practices stand as a stark reminder of how crucial it is for employers to pay adequate wages, rather than forcing customers to shoulder this responsibility. Giving tips in cash ensures tax exemption for the employee - a simple act of kindness they strongly discourage. Save your $50, it would serve better purpose in a flush than in their registers!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
As a local, I had high hopes when trying Westside. The online menu looked impressive, albeit a bit expensive. However, the forced tipping policy upset my usual practice of tipping in cash. I begrudgingly left a $5 tip online. When we opened our takeaway bags, the situation deteriorated. I found a wet, unappetizing cheeseburger and unsecured fries and tots that ruined the sandwich underneath. Our $65 meal ended up in the trash. Moreover, the incessant ads for a line cook felt intrusive. Our distressing experience echoes the restaurant's poor Yelp reviews. Please rethink guiding your money towards this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Ice cream slushy?I was rather disappointed by how this ice cream tasted cause it was the most visually appealing ice cream on a cone I’ve had yet. The ice cream had an icy texture and you could munch on the tiny bits of ice like you would when drinking a slushy. I really didn’t like this because ice cream is supposed to be creamy and smooth, not milky and icy. The taste of the ice cream also had a “fresh cow milk” taste to it (which I am really not a fan of). I don’t think I’ll be trying their ice cream again.
Food: 2
Great local drive in with a large variety of food, from savory to sweet it's all good and made from scratch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Westside's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato
The highlight of our visit here was the atmosphere. It looks just as you would imagine a '50's diner would look - a lot of fun! Service was fantastic too! I had the Patty Melt with Onion Rings, which were crispy and delicious. I wasn't as happy with the Patty Melt - the bread was over-toasted, and it had so many onions. Some might like it, though! My spouse had the Monte Cristo sandwich, which was somewhat oily and over-fried. However, the Ice Cream Baked Potato made up for the meal. It was scrumptious and very authentic-looking. We decided to visit again later and try some of the other choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Lou's Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, Onion Rings
I didn't know where to get good food near me so I asked for advice and was given this place to try. Truly good place for food and reasonably priced ?☺️?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Have ate there twice and had an amazing burger& fries! Great place, friendly people and very polite.