Dairy-Free Idaho: The Best Restaurants & Shops by City

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Last Update in February 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Idaho that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations ( send yours !) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.
We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.
Photo from Boise Fry Co in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa
Dairy-Free Idaho: Recommended Restaurants & Shops
We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.
⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)
Ammon
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Mo’Bettahs – This Hawaiian-style chain is almost completely dairy-free! At last check, all of their meats / shrimp, sides, salads, and sauces were made without dairy. Yes, including the tempura, katsu, and mac salad (contains egg, not dairy). From what we saw, just two of their salad dressings contain milk.
Athol
Candle in the Woods – This is a Prix Fixe fine dining establishment. Call ahead with your reservation to request dairy-free (they also accommodate vegan and other special diet needs).
Boise
Amaru Confections – This bakery specializes in cakes and cupcakes, and runs a dedicated gluten-free bakery. They offer dairy-free and vegan cakes (with or without gluten), and take custom orders for cupcakes, special occasion cakes, and wedding cakes.
Americana Pizza – This pizzeria is very friendly to dairy-free and vegan guests. They have two vegan sauces, dairy-free cheese, and even offer several vegan faux meats. They might even give you some nutritional yeast on the side in lieu of parmesan.
Barbacoa Grill – Their vegan-friendliness is a little misleading (make sure you ask questions if you request their vegan menu), but this Spanish restaurant does have several dairy-free dishes.
BBQ4Life – This unique smokehouse caters to meat eaters and vegans. They serve the barbecue classics – ribs, tri-tip, pulled pork – but also serve vegan nachos, salads, mac & “cheese,” “meat” sandwiches, and dessert! Most of the menu can be ordered dairy free.
Big Bun Drive In – They offer dairy-free ice cream and shakes in a plethora of flavors. They also have vegan grilled cheese, vegan burgers, and dairy-free burger options.
Blue Sky Bagels – Most of their bagels are dairy-free, they have peanut butter and honey for “schmears,” and other spreads for bagel sandwiches. They offer a lot of “extras” for free.
Boise Co-op Market – If you like to support local, this is a great place to shop for natural and organic foods and special diet brands. They have two locations.
Boise Fry Co . – Their fries are cooked in sunflower seed oil and left unseasoned, so customers can choose their toppings. Pretty much anything on their menu can be made dairy-free (be sure to specify a vegan bun if getting any of their burger sandwiches – they have a burger bowl, too). They also offer vegan cheese, and have an allergen chart that includes all of their sauces and seasonings to make ordering easy.
Boise Juice Co . ⭐️ – According to the company, all of their juices, smoothies, and bowls are dairy-free, “We do not blend with dairy, ice, or added sugars.” Their acai bowls include topping options like pomegranate, honey, dark chocolate chips, and dairy-free whipped topping.
C4 Creamery – They offer a vegan ice cream base option for their rolled ice cream. They use the froconut (dairy-free and gluten-free; available at their Cole and Victory locations) and oatrageous (dairy-free; available at their Boise Towne square location) bases from Mami’s Gelato . Several dairy-free toppings are also available.
Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
P.F. Chang’s – See our P.F. Chang’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Pizza Twist – They have an extensive vegan pizza menu with dairy-free cheese, all types of sauces, and a plethora of dairy-free toppings. Almost any pizza on their menu can be ordered without dairy.
RAM Restaurant & Brewery – They have an interactive allergen menu that even guides you through how to special order with your dietary need. Modified dairy-free options can include burgers (with a kaiser bun or gluten-free bun), several sandwiches, appetizers, and mains, and a few sides are made without milk.
Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.
Sarah’s Bagel Cafe – This is a great lunch spot. You can order a variety of bagel sandwiches without cheese, and they usually have some dairy-free soups (several are frozen to go). They also offer almond, coconut, and soy milks for coffee drinks, smoothies, and boba tea. They do offer bagels by the dozen, and several are made without milk, but their only dairy-free spread option appears to be honey.
Stella’s Ice Cream ⭐️ – They have locations in Nampa and Eagle, too, but it’s the Boise shop that you want to visit. This one alone offers about 16 dairy-free and vegan flavors! They’re made from coconut, oat, and/or almond milk.
The Funky Taco ⭐️ – Their menu is labeled for dairy-free and vegan guests. It includes a few vegan options plus three Asian-inspired dairy-free tacos.
The Original Mongolian BBQ – This build-your-own stir fry restaurant makes dairy-free lunch or dinner easy. Pick your base, protein, vegetables, and sauce.
The Local Eatery & Wine Pub ⭐️ – Their menu is labeled for dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and includes a few dairy-free options. At last check, they had steamed clams, fish tacos, shrimp cakes, and a southwest chicken salad.
The Void ⭐️ – This is a plant-based food truck with a surprisingly big menu of vegan breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, and pastas.
The STIL ⭐️ – This modern ice creamery offers regular and alcohol-infused flavors, along with beer and wine pairings. They have dairy-free and vegan flavors daily, like coconut cookie dough, blueberry lemon, chocolate brownie, and greyhound cocktail (with gin).
Tin Box ⭐️ – This is a local vegan meal delivery service with weekly changing menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Vegan Soul ⭐️ – This Southern comfort food restaurant offers alternatives to chicken and waffles and fried chicken, and dessert like peach cobbler.
Wiseguy Pizza Pie – They offer dairy-free mozzarella and have a classic selection of toppings. They also serve salad options.
Caldwell
Extreme Pizza – They have a whole menu of vegan signature pizzas, and of course, you can build your own dairy-free pizza. You can also custom order one of their many salads.
Flying M Coffee – On the beverage side, they offer soy, almond, coconut, and oat milks for coffee drinks, and also offer vegan turmeric lattes, hot chocolate, and fruit smoothies. As for eats, they have some house-made vegan pastries on hand daily (like muffins and cookies).
Gyro Shack – Dairy-free customers can order any gyro or rice bowl with no cheese, and no Tzatziki, and they can add hummus or spicy sauce instead. They can also order a Greek salad sans feta, and with vinaigrette dressing.
Peaceful Belly – Thanks to Ashley for letting us know about this farm to table restaurant. She says they have “weekly seasonal menu with gluten free and dairy free options. They also have a variety of dairy free ice cream available to eat as dessert or take home.” They have several vegan options labeled on their farm cafe menu, have a cider house and a farm store on-site, and also offer pick-your-own flowers and a CSA.
Chubbuck
Coeur d’Alene
Bean & Pie – This local bakery also makes some vegan, gluten-free pies and cookies.
Cosmic Cowboy Grill ⭐️ – This modern America diner focuses on farm-to-table fare and specializes in special diets. They boldly share dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and low-carb / keto options. Their dairy-free menu includes various plates (chicken, salmon, steak, tofu, and more), wraps, and salads.
Honey Eatery and Social Club – They’re reportedly friendly to special diet needs at this pub and eatery. They offer dairy-free starter or two on the menu, and some other items can be custom ordered without dairy.
HuHot Mongolian Grill – See our HuHot Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese  – Many of their sandwich creations can be made dairy-free if you substitute their house-made pepper jack almond cheese. For vegans, they also have beyond meat, veganaise, and vegan bread.
Natural Grocers – A great grocery store for dairy-free specialty items – both refrigerated and shelf-stable. See our Dairy-Free Natural Grocers Guide .
Pilgrim’s Market – This upscale natural food store accommodates vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free customers with specialty grocer items, and even options in their deli and European-style bakehouse.
Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free, including the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
The Original Mongolian BBQ – This build-your-own stir fry restaurant makes dairy-free lunch or dinner easy. Pick your base, protein, vegetables, and sauce.
The Wellness Bar – Their healthy menu is filled with dairy-free toasts, juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and grab-and-go snacks. They offer plant-based and collagen proteins as blend in options.
Driggs
Barrels & Bins Natural Market – This small store is well-stocked with vegan snacks and they also have a full juice bar.
Eagle
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Boise Juice Co . ⭐️ – According to the company, all of their juices, smoothies, and bowls are dairy-free, “We do not blend with dairy, ice, or added sugars.” Their acai bowls include topping options like pomegranate, honey, dark chocolate chips, and dairy-free whipped topping.
Cafe Yumm! – Their famous Yumm Sauce is dairy-free and vegan (it contains almonds and soy), and most of their bowls, wraps, salads, and soups can be ordered dairy-free or vegan.
Guru Donuts – Their yeast-raised donut dough is vegan (it’s made with coconut milk and without eggs). Not all of their raised donuts are vegan as iced and topped, but they do offer a few vegan flavors daily, like Hipsterberry, Alice in Wonderland, Maple Bars, The Girl Scout, and Apple Fritters.
Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine – Most of the massive menu at this restaurant is naturally dairy-free, but they can also make most items vegan and/or gluten-free, on request.
Tifa Chocolate and Gelato – They scoop some creamy vegan gelato flavors (like peanut butter, dark chocolate, and chocolate chip), and also offer fruity dairy-free sorbettos. On the chocolate side, they have a selection of vegan truffles.
Garden City
Haute Foods ⭐️ – This is a local pre-made meal service offering pick-up or delivery. They have a gourmet menu that changes, but always has a few (labeled) dairy-free options each week. But they also have Macro Meals, which are free of the top eight allergens. They include several protein options, and you choose the starch and vegetable.
Hailey
3 Peas Bakery – This is a gluten-free bakery with dairy-free options available for many goodies.
Natural Grocers – A great grocery store for dairy-free specialty items – both refrigerated and shelf-stable. See our Dairy-Free Natural Grocers Guide .
Wiseguy Pizza Pie – They offer dairy-free mozzarella and have a classic selection of toppings. They also serve salad options.
Hayden
Northwest Pizza Company – They have gluten-free and vegan crust options, a few dairy-free sauces, and dairy-free cheese alternative as an option.
Idaho Falls
Altavita Restaurant – Their casual burger, sandwich, pizza, and salad menu is subtly filled with dairy-free options and even vegan choices. They have cashew cheese available.
Arugula Deli – Almost everything is made from scratch, in house, so they are very knowledgeable on ingredients and options. They serve appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, and other entrees, and can make many items dairy-free. They also have vegan options and fried plantains as a bread alternative for gluten-free.
A Street Soup Market – They offer a couple vegan soups daily at this lunch spot, but ask, as they usually have more dairy-free menu options too.
Natural Grocers – A great grocery store for dairy-free specialty items – both refrigerated and shelf-stable. See our Dairy-Free Natural Grocers Guide .
Noodles & Company – See our Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Ketchum
Bigwood Bakery – This local bakery makes classic artisan loaves and bagels, many of which are dairy-free. They also have a cafe with a few dairy-free options and custom order options on the menu.
Cookbook Restaurant – They label their menu for gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and typically have at least a couple dairy-free main plates on the menu.
Glow Juice Bar and Cafe – This plant-based restaurant blends dairy-free smoothies and has a mostly vegan menu. They serve toasts and bagels (they have a house vegan cream cheese), starters, salads, bowls, and a handful of other entrees.
Wiseguy Pizza Pie – They offer dairy-free mozzarella and have a classic selection of toppings. They also serve salad options.
Meridian
Noodles & Company – See our Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Paddles Up Poké – This is a local chain serving poke bowls and sushi burritos. Most of their menu options and toppings are dairy-free.
RAM Restaurant & Brewery – They have an interactive allergen menu that even guides you through how to special order with your dietary need. Modified dairy-free options can include burgers (with a kaiser bun or gluten-free bun), several sandwiches, appetizers, and mains, and a few sides are made without milk.
Sarah’s Bagel Cafe – This is a great lunch spot. You can order a variety of bagel sandwiches without cheese, and they usually have some dairy-free soups (several are frozen to go). They also offer almond, coconut, and soy milks for coffee drinks, smoothies, and boba tea. They do offer bagels by the dozen, and several are made without milk, but their only dairy-free spread option appears to be honey.
Soup Kettle Grille – They label their daily soups for dairy-free and gluten-free guests. They usually have at least a couple dairy-free soups daily, and more available frozen to take home. The rest of their menu is a bit dairy heavy.
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar – They have a vegan and dairy-free section on their menu with a smattering of options, like truffle penne and vegetable stir fry. A couple other items can be custom ordered dairy free.
Moscow
Moscow Food Co+op – Their deli menu includes hot food dairy-free options and vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have their own bakehouse, with a rotating bread schedule and a gluten-free option daily. On the grocery side, they offer local meat and produce and carry many special diet brands.
Nampa
Blaze Pizza – See our Blaze Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Boise Fry Co . – Their fries are cooked in sunflower seed oil and left unseasoned, so customers can choose their toppings. Pretty much anything on their menu can be made dairy-free (be sure to specify a vegan bun if getting any of their burger sandwiches – they have a burger bowl, too). They also offer vegan cheese, and have an allergen chart that includes all of their sauces and seasonings to make ordering easy.
Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
Flying M Coffee – On the beverage side, they offer soy, almond, coconut, and oat milks for coffee drinks, and also offer vegan turmeric lattes, hot chocolate, and fruit smoothies. As for eats, they have some house-made vegan pastries on hand daily (like muffins and cookies).
Gyro Shack – Dairy-free customers can order any gyro or rice bowl with no cheese, and no Tzatziki, and they can add hummus or spicy sauce instead. They can also order a Greek salad sans feta, and with vinaigrette dressing.
JaK*s Place Neighborhood Grill – They have a lengthy vegan menu within their regular menu, and many more items can be served dairy-free. They offer classic bar & grill appetizers, burgers, and other handhelds.
Paddles Up Poké – This is a local chain serving poke bowls and sushi burritos. Most of their menu options and toppings are dairy-free.
Sarah’s Bagel Cafe – This is a great lunch spot. You can order a variety of bagel sandwiches without cheese, and they usually have some dairy-free soups (several are frozen to go). They also offer almond, coconut, and soy milks for coffee drinks, smoothies, and boba tea. They do offer bagels by the dozen, and several are made without milk, but their only dairy-free spread option appears to be honey.
The Original Mongolian BBQ – This build-your-own stir fry restaurant makes dairy-free lunch or dinner easy. Pick your base, protein, vegetables, and sauce.
Sandpoint
Heart Bowls – This vegan food truck serves gluten-free, vegan baked goods, dairy-free nice cream and milkshakes, and acai, smoothie, oat, and chia bowls.
Sun Valley
Konditorei – This breakfast and lunch spot offers some comforting vegan options, a few more dairy-free choices, and some easy to custom order sandwiches. They also blend two popular dairy-free smoothies and have some custom coffee drinks sans milk.
Twin Falls
Strong by Nutrition – They pack in protein at this smoothie and tea shop. Please note that they do use milk proteins in several of their blends, but have dairy-free meal replacement smoothies and collagen power slushies.
Victor
Food Shed Idaho – This is a specialty grocer that offers local, imported, and house-made foods for order and pick up or delivery. They have many dairy-free, gluten-free, and FODMAP-friendly items, and even make their own healthy DF/GF cookies.
Photo from Mountain Berry Bowls in Boise
Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Idaho
Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.
Dutch Bros – They do not yet have food options, but this chain coffeehouse offers an oat milk kicker, along with almond and coconut milk for beverages. They also have vegan sugar-free syrups and sugar-free chocolate sauce.
Photo from The Funky Taco in Boise
Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Idaho
These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Idaho. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!
Gluten-Free Galaxy – This local bakery sells their gluten-free, vegan pizza crusts and baked treats to restaurant and grocery stores locally, but you can also order them direct.
Sun Flour Mills – This Boise company makes gluten-free, top allergen-free baking mixes.
Photo from Guru Donuts in Boise and Eagle
This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations
We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.
Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!
This Guide is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.