Nampa, just west of Boise, is classic small-town Idaho: full of working farms, budding breweries, mountain views, and hearty comfort food. Barbecue here blends classic Southern styles with a Rocky Mountain, BBQ-meets-cowboy edge.
Pitmasters favor cherry and apple wood, local beef and pork, and often serve their meats with Idaho-grown slaw or fresh sweet corn.
Nampa’s scene is community-focused, unpretentious, and always worth a detour…