The Original Sunrise Cafe

The Original Sunrise Cafe

805 N Main St, Meridian, ID

★★★★4.4(1,558 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Meridian institution nails that authentic old-school diner experience with genuinely friendly service and impressively generous portions that'll have you leaving happily stuffed. The real draw here is the breakfast spread—particularly their Big Biscuit Breakfast and chicken fried steak—paired with solid coffee and a cozy, homey atmosphere where locals linger over their morning cups and conversation. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to be fancy because the food, warmth, and no-fuss charm speak for themselves, especially if you're lucky enough to catch standout server Tiare during your visit.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Opens early. Family friendly.

Family friendlySlow sitPastriesEarly hoursTraditional drinksMeetingsFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Derek Tucker
★★★★★2 months ago

We hit up The Original Sunrise Cafe for that true old-school breakfast vibe, and it totally delivered. The place has that cozy, homey feel with friendly locals chatting at the counter—exactly what you want from a longstanding Boise favorite. The host was outstanding: warm,…

Trypp Adams
★★★★★6 months ago

Classic diner with great service and good food. Stopped in for breakfast and settled on the Big Biscuit Breakfast with hashbrowns. The coffee was delicious. Service was great and I loved the old school western vibes. They seem to do a lot of door dash orders as people were…

Chris Pegut
★★★★★7 months ago

First of all, Tiare is the best waitress around. We all left here highly caffeinated and soooo full. Cross your fingers she’s here when you come. My buddy went with the chicken fried steak, but I got the country platter - same thing but all chopped up, covered in sausage gravy,…

Braden Tyree
★★★★★7 months ago

Best breakfast I've had in a long time! I love the old school diner feel, too. The people there were great as well! I think it was called the bug biscuit breakfast. Perfectly made biscuit with sausage and egg on top smothered in gravy. So good.

Kevin
★★★★★a year ago

The restaurant is a little run-down, but don't let that fool you about the food. The food is really, really good here at a decent price. Their portion size is also good. Love going here for breakfast. The staff have always been super friendly, and the service is usually pretty…

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