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Blue Moose Cafe
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
79 Aikens RdEagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-3079
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
11 reviews for Blue Moose Cafe
11 reviews in English
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Review from A L.
San Francisco, CA
6/13/2011
I'm generally not keen on "lunch". Salads and sandwiches just don't excite me.
Mr. L has been coming to Eagle (on business) for years. He's been raving about the Blue Moose to me before I'd ever set foot in Idaho. It's simple, clean, the owner comes up with great flavours. There are your classic chicken caesars, tuna, maytag....and the more unique combinations.
I quite like the roast beef sandwich, the beef is perfectly tender with cheddar melted on top, sauteed onions and tomatoes on toasted sourdough with mayo.
There's usually some sort of decadent sweet on the counter. I love to walk in, order, get my drink....debated with myself about having the brownie.....get it....pick away while my sandwich and salad are prepared.
The wine bar is a big plus.
Great atmosphere. -
Review from Krista R.
Boise, ID
11/22/2011
Blue Moose ... what happened?
You were the place I could rely on for tasty, unique salads, wonderful sandwiches or scrumptious homemade bread. I talked you up for two weeks to an advanced esthetics class I was taking at the new CWI location in Eagle .... "Ooooh," I said to them at lunchtime, "we are so close to the Blue Moose, we NEED to try it at least one day these next two weeks!" There is no other restaurant in our area like Blue Moose, I raved.
Our teacher was visiting from Chicago, staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, so she knew Bardennay and Lone Star inside and out ... but the Blue Moose ... I couldn't wait to treat her...
The last day of class our teacher announced her supervising physician (a prominent facial plastic surgeon in Chicago) would be buying lunch for everyone ... where should we call? The BLUE MOOSE, I insisted.
We ordered an assortment of sandwiches (from the online "Homemade Menu"), along with two salads to split among the 11 participants. We were told the sandwiches would be split so we could all share a little bit of everything.
When our order was opened up, I was very disappointed. Not only did we not have the full selection of sandwiches we ordered, it looked like they had thrown together three different types of sandwiches only, all including some kind of ham, turkey or roast beef, with NO vegetarian options (we had ordered at least two vegetarian). Instead of the assorted sandwich breads mentioned in the menu, we had a choice of two types of bread. The two salads, supposed to accommodate 11 people, were regular size versions -- which, at most, would feed 4-6 people tops -- even as a side dish.
My classmates didn't comment negatively, but, frankly, after all my raving, I was embarrassed with the meal. Things have certainly changed over the years, hours are all over the place -- yes, you are serving dinner; no, you're not open any more for dinner; there used to be entertainment during summer evenings ... what went wrong?
I definitely won't be singing the praises of the Blue Moose in the future. -
Review from marie s.
Eagle, ID
5/4/2011
Very cute place. I didn't like that all the ingredients in my salad were all chopped up. I like to have whole walnut/pecans, etc. not just rubble, and I didn't care for the dressing. I had similar salad at Bardenay and it blew their socks off. My husband liked his sandwich a lot though. I'd return to try something else though.
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Review from Jake Z.
Woodinville, WA
12/2/2009
In my eyes eating out is more than just "filling the void". Spending time with friends, enjoying a meal, having an experience are equally important to the quality of the food. If my only criteria was "tastes good" than the sandwiches at Blue Moose pass. But tasty sandwiches is about all Blue Moose has going for it. The service is exceptionally poor. Sometimes small business owners forget that they are in business for the convenience of their customers and not the other way around.
Pet peeve #1 they don't accept credit cards. I know it is a hassle to deal with the credit card co's and pay the 2% for their service, but the future is here and it's plastic. There are cola vending machines that take credit cards. nuff said.
Blue Moose is overly expensive. If it was a full services bistro than I would not complain but $12 is a little steep for a sandwich I order at a counter and is cooked on a wal-mart griddle. -
Review from Danny A.
Meridian, ID
1/8/2011
Bad bad hygiene. No gloves and I found a hair!
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Review from Kris B.
Nampa, ID
6/23/2010
Darling place, popular and crowded, lots of personality, yummy sandwiches and extensive menu! If you go right at lunch time don't expect to get in and out fast, it isn't full service, order at the counter, etc. Little fireplace, open windows and outdoor area, good attention to accomodating kids. They could actually play up the moose theme a bit more, it's cute.
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Review from Wendy p.
Eagle, ID
9/14/2010
I Love this place! Very unique! Indoor and outdoor tables..Friday nights are an event! Great local live music, and great food! The Maytag salad is wonderful as well as the sandwiches. A great lunch place with lot's of charm! Unique atmosphere! Very "Moosey" little cafe. I'm a fan!
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Review from A V.
Middleton, ID
11/9/2009
Food is good...sometimes. Just another little restaurant that is a bit slow, food is inconsistent, and they run out of stuff quite a bit. Parking is really bad at lunch. I think the restaurant was a lot better a few years ago when they were less busy. They, I believe, used to make homemade bread, service was better, and I went there about once a week I loved it so much. They just need to take a step back and reassess what's changed and how to get back to good, simple food, rather than worrying about changing up their hours and menu.
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Review from Mary A.
Boise, ID
5/19/2011
I really enjoy the sandwiches at the Blue Moose. My favorite is the Tuna which has chopped apples, celery, and mayo plus some simple seasonings served on whole wheat. We like some of the chicken and turkey sandwiches also. Service can be slow--it's better to do take out. Very personal attention and care taken in making the food--very fresh bread, meat, and vegetables.
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Review from Shagen M.
Meridian, ID
8/7/2008
This place is SO cute!! They have a really cute outdoor area and they also have a screened in porch area with a fire place as well as just a regular indoor area. I didn't try the coffee but my husband and I had a sandwhich and my MIL had a salad. She wasn't impressed with her salad but the sandwiches were amazing!! I'd go back for sure.
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Review from John J.
Middleton, ID
8/26/2009
Cute place cute building while all of that is good, the food is poor.
This place is over priced and poor... Their soup is ok, but paying for a $10 sandwich is unjustifiable... The shakes are made with low quality ice cream and syrup; artificial... I wouldn't eat here again...
