Idaho might be famous for potatoes, but locals know it’s the burger joints that truly showcase our culinary pride. When I’m craving a juicy patty slathered with that magical pink concoction we call fry sauce (mayo and ketchup’s delicious love child), I head to these treasured spots. From roadside classics to hidden gems, these are the burger havens where Idahoans line up rain or shine.
1. Boise Fry Company, Boise
Holy potato paradise! This joint flips the script by making fries the star and burgers the side dish. Genius move in spud country, right?
Their fry sauce has this zingy kick that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance. I once drove 45 minutes in a snowstorm just to satisfy my craving.
Choose from six different potato varieties and multiple cooking styles. The locals’ secret? Order the russet fries with garlic salt and a bison burger on the side.
2. Zip’s Drive-In, Coeur d’Alene
Nostalgia comes with a side of crispy goodness at this North Idaho landmark that’s been flipping patties since 1953. Cars still pull up for carhop service like we’re living in American Graffiti…