Great food, really friendly staff. Great atmosphere for my 1 and 4 year old which can be challenging, but they have high chairs and a menu for kiddos. Had their chicken ciabatta today and it was epic. I've also grabbed local eggs from their fridge in the past which were awesome.
Parking: Plenty of parking in their gravel lot in front of the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs, crayons and menu with pictures to color.
Out of the way, hidden gem of a place. Food is excellent.
Shannon Marie
10/10 god damn this place is so good. Garlic fries are the best I’ve ever had in this world. Sandwiches are fat. Salads are fresh. The baked goods are amazing and I love how you just grab your own drink. Best dining experience in sandpoint area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Griffin Alexander
The food was good, the wait was pretty bad, but I don’t blame them because the place was very busy, and they gave us a full refund. Thank you Pack River Store!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Pancakes
Amy W
We stopped in today for breakfast after finding this on Google after searching for breakfast spots near Sandpoint.
The store is a bit of a drive out of Sandpoint but the scenery is beautiful. There were a lot of people hanging out near the water on the hot day we came but had no trouble finding parking in front of the store.
When we went (July) we had the option of eating inside or out. It was really hot outside but also very hot inside, dark, and smelled like old grease so we opted for outside. (Note: there is one SMALL restroom available to customers and it had a line while we were there.)
One of the employees inside the store handed us menus (you seat yourself) and let us know someone would bring us water but all other drinks are self service and could be purchased in the store.
We chose a table outside in the shade. Most of the tables were taken but all parties had finished eating with their food in to-go containers. A very pleasant server brought us ice water.
About 15-20 minutes after sitting, we got the opportunity to order. The three of us chose a two egg breakfast (over easy) a Denver omelette and pancakes to share. I would guess that the food took at least 30 minutes to get to us. We weren't in a hurry but something worth mentioning.
The eggs arrived cooked hard (nowhere near over easy). The home fries and toast were fine. The omelette was totally stuffed with ingredients and was thoroughly enjoyed. The pancakes, while enormous and smelling deliciously of vanilla, were so burnt we couldn't eat them. We sent those back. The server offered to replace them but after the disappointing eggs and pancakes, we were ready to move on.
Its a neat spot that reminds me of a place you'd discover on a road trip but, sadly, as a local, I don't think we'll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cade Dopp
Great food, and perfect location if you’re floating the Pack.
Wayne Cridland
Poor service. Don’t bother. Stood at the register so I could get some fuel and no one bothered to come help. Been coming here for almost 30 years and from now on I’ll just go to town.
Service: 1
Matt Sher
Definitely worth a visit!
Jennifer Sheridan
Quaint with comfortable atmosphere. All the meal selections at our table of 5 were fantastic. Will be fun to come back in slightly warmer weather and sit outside by the river :)
I could swear the eggs are not real but perhaps powdered. The weirdest texture ever today and the sweet potatoes were perhaps frozen and thrown in water and served soggy and barely warm. No crisp or crunch. Waitress made it right by brining reg potatoes but the whole breakfast was one of worst I have had and the cost $29 plus tip. Evan’s brothers coffee was good. Sorry! Wish I had a better review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Sara G
Such a gem! So much character. Love that it’s a back woods gas station with Amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Smart
I've been eating here for 18 years when it was more of a general store that you could get a bite at, rather than the amazing restaurant that it is now. Top notch food out of the most unlikely place. If you give this place one star, you are just a miserable person who can't be satisfied and you should just go somewhere else anyway. Love the food, vibe, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Chicken Club
Carlie L
Absolutely delicious brunch! It’s small, and popular (for good reason), so expect a wait. Staff are friendly and will do their best to get you seated right away. I love that they use local sourdough for the avocado toast, yum.
Trinity Day
This place was highly recommended, so I drove 22 miles to eat here.When we arrived we realized it was a gas station diner. There was barely any parking, so I parked far away.When my friend and I entered the building we were greeted at the register and told to seat ourselves. We sat down and were given menu's, the employee that sat us was kind. However, after minutes of waiting- our waitress brings out our waters. We thank her for the water and she ignores us. She immediately starts cleaning the table next to us and then without looking at us says in a condescending tone, "By the way, outside drinks are not allowed in the restaurant. I didn't even know she was talking to us as she wasn't looking till she said, "I am going to charge you for a large soda unless you bring it outside."My friend and are were stunned because we didn't think much about her half drank energy drink on the table.We decided to leave after this because her comment completely killed the vibe of the restaurant. If she had been kind about the drink, we would have stayed.
Great food, really friendly staff. Great atmosphere for my 1 and 4 year old which can be challenging, but they have high chairs and a menu for kiddos. Had their chicken ciabatta today and it was epic. I've also grabbed local eggs from their fridge in the past which were awesome.
Parking: Plenty of parking in their gravel lot in front of the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs, crayons and menu with pictures to color.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Chicken Crunch, Pancakes, Patty Melt
Hidden gem of northern Idaho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of the way, hidden gem of a place. Food is excellent.
10/10 god damn this place is so good. Garlic fries are the best I’ve ever had in this world. Sandwiches are fat. Salads are fresh. The baked goods are amazing and I love how you just grab your own drink. Best dining experience in sandpoint area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good, the wait was pretty bad, but I don’t blame them because the place was very busy, and they gave us a full refund. Thank you Pack River Store!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Pancakes
We stopped in today for breakfast after finding this on Google after searching for breakfast spots near Sandpoint.
The store is a bit of a drive out of Sandpoint but the scenery is beautiful. There were a lot of people hanging out near the water on the hot day we came but had no trouble finding parking in front of the store.
When we went (July) we had the option of eating inside or out. It was really hot outside but also very hot inside, dark, and smelled like old grease so we opted for outside. (Note: there is one SMALL restroom available to customers and it had a line while we were there.)
One of the employees inside the store handed us menus (you seat yourself) and let us know someone would bring us water but all other drinks are self service and could be purchased in the store.
We chose a table outside in the shade. Most of the tables were taken but all parties had finished eating with their food in to-go containers. A very pleasant server brought us ice water.
About 15-20 minutes after sitting, we got the opportunity to order. The three of us chose a two egg breakfast (over easy) a Denver omelette and pancakes to share. I would guess that the food took at least 30 minutes to get to us. We weren't in a hurry but something worth mentioning.
The eggs arrived cooked hard (nowhere near over easy). The home fries and toast were fine. The omelette was totally stuffed with ingredients and was thoroughly enjoyed. The pancakes, while enormous and smelling deliciously of vanilla, were so burnt we couldn't eat them. We sent those back. The server offered to replace them but after the disappointing eggs and pancakes, we were ready to move on.
Its a neat spot that reminds me of a place you'd discover on a road trip but, sadly, as a local, I don't think we'll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food, and perfect location if you’re floating the Pack.
Poor service. Don’t bother. Stood at the register so I could get some fuel and no one bothered to come help. Been coming here for almost 30 years and from now on I’ll just go to town.
Service: 1
Definitely worth a visit!
Quaint with comfortable atmosphere. All the meal selections at our table of 5 were fantastic. Will be fun to come back in slightly warmer weather and sit outside by the river :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I could swear the eggs are not real but perhaps powdered. The weirdest texture ever today and the sweet potatoes were perhaps frozen and thrown in water and served soggy and barely warm. No crisp or crunch. Waitress made it right by brining reg potatoes but the whole breakfast was one of worst I have had and the cost $29 plus tip. Evan’s brothers coffee was good. Sorry! Wish I had a better review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Such a gem! So much character. Love that it’s a back woods gas station with Amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been eating here for 18 years when it was more of a general store that you could get a bite at, rather than the amazing restaurant that it is now. Top notch food out of the most unlikely place. If you give this place one star, you are just a miserable person who can't be satisfied and you should just go somewhere else anyway. Love the food, vibe, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Chicken Club
Absolutely delicious brunch! It’s small, and popular (for good reason), so expect a wait. Staff are friendly and will do their best to get you seated right away. I love that they use local sourdough for the avocado toast, yum.
This place was highly recommended, so I drove 22 miles to eat here.When we arrived we realized it was a gas station diner. There was barely any parking, so I parked far away.When my friend and I entered the building we were greeted at the register and told to seat ourselves. We sat down and were given menu's, the employee that sat us was kind. However, after minutes of waiting- our waitress brings out our waters. We thank her for the water and she ignores us. She immediately starts cleaning the table next to us and then without looking at us says in a condescending tone, "By the way, outside drinks are not allowed in the restaurant. I didn't even know she was talking to us as she wasn't looking till she said, "I am going to charge you for a large soda unless you bring it outside."My friend and are were stunned because we didn't think much about her half drank energy drink on the table.We decided to leave after this because her comment completely killed the vibe of the restaurant. If she had been kind about the drink, we would have stayed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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