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All in Food
Downtown Coeur d’Alene is a fun place to visit during the winter months and holiday season. Stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and go in their infinity pool turned hot tub in the winter. Spend Thanksgiving weekend and watch the parade. Walk the floating boardwalk to see the holiday light display, or see it from a CDA Lake Cruise boat. Shop on Sherman Avenue and go to the Christmas at the Lake gift shop. Go ice skating at CdA on Ice. What to do, eat, and see when you visit during the winter.
An all inclusive restaurant guide to the downtown area of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I’ve rounded up a list of all of my downtown favorites for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, and drinks. If you’re staying in the downtown area of CDA, this guide will help you have a delicious vacation!
The best four takeout restaurants in Coeur d’Alene, with Birdie’s Pie Shop being my favorite, with their take n’ bake chicken pot pie. I also love The Mango Tree, Drummin Up BBQ, and Chinatown Restaurant. What to order at each place and why they thrive with takeout. Great for busy parents with hungry kids who need something quick and easy for dinner!
Downtown Coeur d’Alene travel guide when traveling with children. Everything you need to know to make your family trip a success. Hike Tubbs Hills, walk the floating boardwalk. Kid-friendly restaurants with games and giant ice cream sundaes. Visit Figpickles toy store and ride the carousel. What beaches to visit, renting kayaks and paddle boats. CDA Farmer’s Market on Wednesday nights on Sherman and 5th.
Best brew pubs in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho including Daft Badger Brewing, Paragon Brewing, Trails End Brewery, and Jeremiah Johnson Brewing. Local beer, what to order, family friendly places, all ranked from my favorite to least favorite. Be sure to check them out!
The best outdoor dining spaces that Coeur d’Alene has to offer. The Floating Green Restaurant with views of Coeur d’Alene Lake, Anthony’s and Bardenay with large heated patios overlooking the water, Le Peep and Terraza Waterfront Café with views of the Spokane River, and Crafted with the most fun and chill outdoor space for hanging out on the weekend. Details about times and what to order!
Best donuts in Coeur d’Alene in honor of National Donut Day! Try the Davsont bavarian cream donut at Davis Donuts with the croissant like dough and flaky layers. Don’t miss their sourdough bread baked daily too! For fun seasonal themed donuts that children love try out Gross Donuts and The Donut House, and make sure to snag an apple fritter while you’re there as well as a blueberry buttermilk donut!
From one foodie to another, here is a list of my favorite Trader Joe’s products that I can’t live without including Honey Sesame Almonds and Pimento Cheese Dip! I share how I use them, why I love them, and the cost of each item. My son also shared his top three favorite products– Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Golden Rounds, and Fruit Leather Buttons.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has some fun local hamburger and fries joints that you don’t want to miss when you visit. Most have been around for years- Hudson’s Hamburgers, Roger’s, The Surf Shack, Paul Bunyan. I’ve ranked them from favorite to least favorite and tell you what to order when you visit.
Ice cream is my favorite treat. Here is a list of the best ice cream shops in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ranked from my favorite to least favorite- Panhandle Cone & Coffee, Abi’s, and Dockside. I share my favorite ice cream flavors from each place. I’ve also included other places that I’ve tried in the area that didn’t make the cut.
Best 5 pizza restaurants in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ranked from my favorite to least favorite- Iron Pizza, Pepe Caldo Pizzeria, Northwest Pizza Company, Vicino, and Flame & Cork. Gluten-free options available. COVID precautions taken, and what makes each shop unique.
We completed a taste test of five popular fast food joints to see which restaurant had the best hamburger and the best fries. Four adults (and one child) participated in this taste test. We ordered the most specialty hamburger that the restaurant currently offers. We rated the hamburger on juiciness, flavor, appearance, toppings, and bun. We rated the fries on crispiness, structure, and flavor.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has some great dessert restaurants. Panhandle Cone and Coffee, Abi’s, and Dockside are my go-to places for ice cream. If you want freshly made cobbler, go to Anthony’s. Birdie’s Pie Shop and Bean and Pie make great pies, and for cookies head to Crumbl and Woops. Davis Donuts makes the best donuts in town.
The best wine bars in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ranked by my own personal preference and recommendation including #1 LiveForBlu, #2 Studio 107, #3 Vine and Olive, and #4 Wine House. Information about their wine, flights, food, event spaces, and what makes them unique and desirable.
The best Mexican food in Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Rathdrum, including Taco Works, El Paisa, El Ranchero, and Los Panchos. Taco Tuesday deals and what to order. Also a list of honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut.
