Yelp's Best of List Named This Small Town Diner The Best In Idaho

It doesn't matter what business you're in when Yelp names you the "Best in the State," that's a really big deal. Especially for a town that only has a population of 3,118. Located four hours east of Boise is the small town of Soda Springs, Idaho.

Yelp recently released its list of the "Best Diner In Every State, According To Yelp." Their methodology "We identified businesses in the diners category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of July 31, 2023."

Where is the best diner in Idaho?

Again these lists are always changing, but right now, the best diner in Idaho is the Main Street Diner in Soda Springs.

They are open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to "2:15ish." Serving up breakfast and lunch, their Yelp reviews back up why Yelp named them the best diner in Idaho.

If you are looking for a great breakfast as you're driving through Soda Springs, you can't beat the Main St Diner. The atmosphere and decor are fun to look at, our waitress was awesome and the food was delicious. I had two pancakes and two eggs. Finally, someone knows how to make perfect over-medium eggs! The pancakes were huge and very good! My husband had the chicken fried steak which he loved also. Kudos especially to our awesome waitress. - Katie F.

The Main Street Diner

Just named the best diner in Idaho, according to Yelp and their list of "Best Diner in Every State." Methodology: This is an all-time list of the best diners in every state, according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the diners category, and then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of July 31, 2023. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of July 31, 2023.

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