Blue Bench Brunchette

Name: Blue Bench Brunchette
Address: 4218 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID, United States, 83705
Telephone: (208) 343-2044
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

99 Reviews

$30 and under

Breakfast

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Blue Bench Brunchette arises from the search for new ideas to improve by inventing high quality tasty recipes. Our goal for Blue Bench Brunchette is to guarantee the best brunch for you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Breakfast, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 343-2044
Website
https://www.brunchette.com/bluebenchbrunchette
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4218 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Neighborhood
Boise
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Idaho
Great for brunch
Idaho
Kid-friendly
Boise
Great for brunch
Boise
Kid-friendly
Boise
Neighborhood gem

99 Reviews

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KarenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend Blue Bench for brunch! Got a free Birthday latte that was delicious. You need to make reservations on the weekend!
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LoverOfOpenTable
Boise
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Sunday Brunch & it did not disappoint. Great selection, great service, & our food arrived in a timely manner. It’s no wonder this establishment is ranked as high as it is, keep up the good work!
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Matt
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Staff was friendly and seated us right away. Cute decor and comfortable seating. Very busy and loud which makes conversation difficult. The service was kind but slow with several mistakes. Quality ingredients in meals and a few different dishes but nothing to get excited about. Don’t see us coming back.
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BoiZ2AZ
Portland
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Made brunch reservations at 12noon for 3 -- we arrived on time and ordered within a few minutes. The server was friendly -- when we could get her attention. After nearly an hour (about 1pm), we had to catch her to ask for a warm-up on our coffee -- food had not yet been served. At 1:20, we asked her to check on our breakast. She came back and said it would maybe be another 15-20 minutes. At 1:35pm, we asked to speak to the manager. He came out -- we explained we had been waiting over 1-1/2 hrs to get our food. He apologized and said they were really busy. I told him we received no updates from the server that the kitchen was behind and, no matter how busy, waiting an hour and 40 minutes for a sandwich and an egg dish was totally unacceptable and that we were leaving. As we walked out the door at 1:45 pm, we saw 3 empty tables -- and they were coming out with our food. We won't be back!! Caveat emptor -- let the buyer beware!
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eskeymo
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Sunday breakfast was our first time at the restaurant. We were celebrating a birthday and had a reservation. We noticed a table that was seated 5ish minutes after us had their order taken before us, but shook it off when our order was taken right after. So when we saw that table get their food, we figured ours was a close follow. But it took 15 more minutes before we got our food. That other table was already done eating by that time. Our server also never returned with a new fork when our son dropped his on the floor and we asked for a replacement. After about 5 minutes and his food was getting cold, we flagged down the next server who walked past to ask. Don't mind a leisurely breakfast, but this one took twice the time of other breakfast restaurants. Food was tasty and folks friendly enough, but not sure it's worth a return visit.
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MadS
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot for breakfast & Brunch the mimosa tower is amazing & the service is top notch
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LGBoise
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Very crowded, even with a reservation, at the table it took 15 minutes to be greeted for drink orders. Expensive, complicated mimosas, not really worth it, took 15 more minutes to get them, and then put in our breakfast order. Over 30 minutes to get breakfast, served with no silverware. 5 minutes to get it. Good food overall, but took forever to get. It was better a year ago.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
A bit loud and busy (but on a Sunday morning, that’s to be expected), but the food was DELICIOUS and we had a wonderful time!
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SandeeB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I visit Boise often and love meeting my old (senior discount is 35% on Wednesday!) High school friends at the Blue Bench Brunchette. Very comfy, slightly elegant and wonderful staff.
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GregP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
It took us an hour to get our food after we made reservations. No explanations or apologies were offered.
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JennM
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great brunch, yummy food and mimosas and Christian was an excellent server! We'll be back:)
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Houndgirl
Boise
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall2food3service5ambience1
All of the employees we came in contact with are outstanding! The hostess, our server, the bus people were top notch. I am not sure about the kitchen staff as we waited for AN HOUR for our order of two meals. During our wait, the place was so raucously noisy that we, like all the other tables around us, had to YELL to have our table mate hear the conversation. This restaurant is completely hard surfaces, so the noise bounces around forever. Make an investment in noise abatement! When the food finally arrived, it was OK, not great.
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Doodlenapkin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience1
Our waitress was great, however I feel like we were in some sort of psychological experiment where they keep turning up the temperature and then see how long you will wait for your food (over and hour and a half for us).. I understand they were training kitchen staff but it would have been nice to know they were running over an hour behind in the kitchen. I would give the other location a try and see if it is the better version than this one and hope that the next time I go back they are in better order.
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Alexandrea
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
I made reservations for my husband for his birthday… we were sat at 11:45 and the server quickly asked for our drink order and got them to us. After taking our order it was almost 1.5 hrs before we got our food. My husband ordered eggs over easy and received poached eggs. The ham on my eggs Benedict was cold and the English muffin was soggy. Drinks were good though.
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They have a cute birthday menu to choose from! They sang happy birthday and even had a sparkler. Amazing!
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JenMJ
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for brunch! We loved the variety of mimosas and the food was also very good. Very cute and trendy decor.
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Flower
Boise
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience3
The cinnamon roll bread pudding is the best! But, the rest of my breakfast wasn't great as my eggs came cold. When I mentioned this, the server did provide me a discount which was nice. I do appreciate that Blue Bench Brunchette takes reservations. Our server was nice, but seemed overworked as it took us quite awhile to order. In general, Blue Bench Brunchette is nice. I do think it is a bit overpriced for the food. I do think this time, I just ordered the wrong item. It is worth trying.
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VDub32
Boise
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
I’ve only ordered the Club Sandwich because it was the MOST amazing sandwich I’ve ver had! But it was at Huck House (before they opened Blue Bench + McCall). Lately, the sandwich has not been the same. I keep hoping it is as my first experience - but the bread isn’t crispy, the piles of meat are cold, and aioli doesn’t stand out (first experience was fully crispy bread, warm meat, and an aioli that was the star). And then if the restaurant is busy (which it always is these days!!!) the potatoes can sometimes be raw/half-cooked. *sigh*. I’d give it 5 stars if I had a consistent experience. But I continue to go because I “hope” I get the same sandwich, but it has yet to happen :(
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Lorrie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and stellar service!! The oatmeal is incredible!! I love that you can make a reservation!!
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a busy day but we were seated timely and received great service. Food was hot and flavorful. Good menu selection.
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ACooper
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were seated right away thanks to our reservation. It was incredibly noisy, beyond what you expect a full restaurant to sound like. Our server was very nice. The lattes took about 10 minutes to arrive but were very yummy. The food was a different story. After waiting almost 40 minutes for our food, it finally arrived and none of it was hot, which is extra frustrating after a wait like that. That is the longest that I have probably ever waited for breakfast food. I ordered the Chorizo Benedict with home fries. The flavor was okay but cold egg, muffin, and sausage is not a super appealing experience. Our server came back one time just a minute or two after we got our food. I hadn't had a chance to dig into mine yet as I had been helping my son with his French toast. By the time she came back again, there was no point in saying anything about the food. We weren't going to wait another 40 minutes for hot food and we were all so hungry that we had to start eating. I picked at what was edible and we paid and left. Our bill was $82, almost $100 with tip. I was definitely underwhelmed by the food quality we received for that amount of money.
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Larry
Kansas City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and quality of food is always the best. Fresh squeezed OJ is super
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ElizabethS
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
We waited for over an hour for our food and when it arrived it was mediocre. For example, the avocado toast comes with only bread and avocado unless you add items to it for a couple of dollars each. The amount of avocado on the toast was laughably small. And in the hour long wait for food, the server checked in with us one time. On the plus side, the mimosas were good!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
I've been here 2 times. Last time was excellent but my second time was pretty disappointing. They more than made up for it though..so I would definitely go again.
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MicheleW
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great place for brunch. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend giving it a try. We are looking forward to our next visit with them.
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Andy
Boise
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
It was our first and probably last visit. The food was good once we got it, but not good enough to wait an hour. We made a reservation for Sunday afternoon and were taken to a table right away. It took awhile for our server to show up and we ordered right away. We sat for another hour before getting the food. The server came by once to see if we needed any more drinks and tell us sorry for the wait. We saw lots of servers standing around so it seemed the kitchen that was the biggest issue. It was disappointing that the server or manager, I assume he was the one going back and forth into the back with a clipboard in his hand, didn’t offer free drinks or muffins or something because of the wait.
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RichardD
Anchorage
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience5
Food was delicious, no problem with the food or service from the waitress either. The problem was the 45 minute wait for our breakfast. We were told they got slammed with Doordash orders. Any business that prioritizes to-go orders over diners isn’t a place I want to eat at. Make the deliveries wait, their stuff is arriving soggy anyway.
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MarilynH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We highly recommend the Blue Bench Brunchette. The atmosphere is fun, service great, food very good and imaginative.
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LoryS
Boise
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Solid food, team was friendly but seemed inexperienced/had to repeat requests several times (coffee, refills, etc.)
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DJ83704
Tahoe
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great Mimosa and food. Good atmosphere and love you can make a reservation for brunch!
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RebeccaS
Boise
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great coffee. Didn't hurry us out after catching up with friends for 3 hours. A little noisy when it started to get busy.
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TeiannaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my fathers birthday here and the service and food was above and beyond our expectations. We arrived and they had our table ready and knew who we were, that we were celebrating my dads birthday, and they just made it such a memorable and wonderful time. We will be coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience2
I love this place a lot! The servers are always amazing, the food is to die for. And, I know the staff does not have any control, but what makes it hard coming in to it or at least wanting to stay is how absolutely loud it is all the time. I don’t know what it is but it seems like all everyone wants to do is yell while talking even though they are only inches next to the people they are sitting with. People screaming or laughing at the top of the lungs. The 3 times I went, just absolute loudness .
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Blue Bench Brunchette!! Been here a number of times and it's always delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their house roasted coffee is excellent, as are the mimosas. (I highly recommend the huckleberry mimosa!) Also, Jeri is our favorite server; she's so sweet and energetic and makes it a fun experience! Thanks, we'll be back!
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KathrynO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious brunch. I found their menu to be creative, with something for everyone. The staff was particularly kind. I highly recommend this place!
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Becca
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
food was great, server was awesome and very attentive!
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ShannonM
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Delicious creative menu and good service. The espresso are also fabulous
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is quickly becoming my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in town. Everything is consistently delicious. Mimosa pours are very generous as well. Staff are so friendly and personable (impressive given how busy they’ve been each time I’ve been). My friend’s French toast topper was delayed and even though she received it, they were so kind and comped her ticket. We were there to celebrate an early birthday, and it was a perfect treat for our Saturday!
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AnnaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Boston Joe was outstanding! The food was absolutely delicious!
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ChristinaE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was amazing ! Sorry I forgot her name. She was the sweetest and was so attentive. I went for my birthday and the place is so cute and fun! I definitely will be coming back soon! The parfait was amazing and my favorite item!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Blue Bench Brunchette using the Order Online button. Blue Bench Brunchette also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 343-2044.

Blue Bench Brunchette is rated 4.2 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4218 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boise
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Breakfast, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.brunchette.com/bluebenchbrunchette
Phone number
(208) 343-2044

Blue Bench Brunchette

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does Blue Bench Brunchette offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Bench Brunchette restaurant rated?

Is Blue Bench Brunchette currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information