Hoot Owl Cafe

Ponderay, ID · Cafe

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Ponderay
#3
of 20 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Hoot Owl Cafe, 30784 ID-200, Ponderay, ID 83852
Phone
(208) 265-9348
Status
Closed · Opens 5 AM

Hoot Owl Cafe is a restaurant located in Ponderay, ID. It is one of 20 restaurants listed in Ponderay. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Ponderay city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #3 among Ponderay restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Hoot Owl Cafe

Small town diner with a big presence. Huge portions and fair prices so come hungry. Voted best breakfast in Bonner county year after year and recently voted top 4 best burgers in Idaho! Come on in, say hi, and let us feed you today.

Hours

Saturday5 AM–2 PM
Sunday5 AM–2 PM
Monday5 AM–2 PM
Tuesday5 AM–2 PM
Wednesday5 AM–2 PM
Thursday5 AM–2 PM
Friday5 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Megan Smith · Jul 2025

Breakfast at the Hoot Owl Cafe 🦉☕🍳 We went around 10:30 AM and got seated right away, but the place stayed steadily busy the whole time we were there, which is always a good sign! The Hoot Owl is full of old-school charm with vintage decor and a massive menu. I was seriously overwhelmed (in the best way) by all the delicious options. I ended up with the biscuit and gravy with eggs ($12), and my husband went big with the steak and eggs ($19). The portions? HUGE. Like, you will need a to-go box huge. We couldn’t even finish it all! Prices were super reasonable, service was top-notch, and my husband’s coffee cup was magically never empty. Just a heads up, don’t come in a rush. The food takes a bit, but it’s totally worth the wait. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your people. Highly recommend

★★★★★ 5.0 JoJo · Oct 2025

It was like going to grandma’s for Sunday breakfast. There was a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. The portions were large and delicious. I ordered the Chicken in a biscuit with a side of hash-browns for my first time eating here and I will definitely be going back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Colby Bland · Sep 2025

We had a delicious, large breakfast at this fun, unique, old styled cafe. The country fried steak was enormous and delicious. My wife enjoyed the number of greener breakfast options (ie spinach, avocado, etc) We'll stop by whenever we're in the area

★★★★★ 5.0 TKK Designs · Aug 2025

how do i even begin to explain how good this place is… holy land. we randomly found it passing through and i wish i could bring it home with me in my car. the best breakfast i’ve had in ages. you definitely can’t pass up the cinnamon roll either, it literally oozes creamy cinnamon goo. “this might be the best experience of my life” -my roommate

★★★★★ 5.0 kaylee hatch · Aug 2025

Had chicken fried steak, A HALF ORDER and it was huge. Gravy was amazing!! Steak was great and had wonderful flavor. Great price for 2 to go out to breakfast with huge portions.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

CafeBreakfast restaurant

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