Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Breakfast
Restaurant turned vegan in 2019. Offers a vegan grilled cheese sandwich on house-made vegan white bread with Good Planet cheese. Has a vegan basil tomato coconut soup, vegan bean and hummus sandwich, vegan breakfast tacos, and breakfast potatoes. Also a burrito and other sides. Hours are reported to be inconsistent. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Added by AthenaTrombly on 03 Apr 2019
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74 Reviews
First Review by AthenaTrombly
amber345
Points +18
Great food - Edit
Loved how the whole menu was vegan. Tried 3 different dishes. All were very good. Will be going back in the future
Read morePros: The whole menu is vegan, Food was delicious
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Carolyn3B
Points +16
Delicious Vegan Foods! - Edit
I have eaten at High Note several times, and the food is always excellent! The portions are huge. The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the High Note Cafe!
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vegantacoma
Points +63
Delicious Brunch! - Edit
Best food we had in Boise! Our server told us they are 1 of only 2 all vegan restaurants in Boise! We went for a Saturday brunch. Outside and Indoor seating. I had the Philly Breakfast burrito. I also asked for a side of the cilantro crema. Paired with the habañero hot sauce on the table it was amazing! My partner had the Masher which was equally delicious. Everything was seasoned so well. Diner coffee was decent too. Our server was so friendly, too!
Read morePros: Brunch, Soy curls well seasoned
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Skye
Points +1267
Good find on my trip - Edit
Staff very friendly. Food was yummy. Had gyro which was good but too much salad on top. Needed more “meat”.
Read morePros: Flavor, Staff , $$
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Edonalope
Points +28
Amazing - Edit
Delicious soups and sandwiches at this fully vegan establishment. I highly recommend trying the soups.
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lea2latte
Points +759
Only vegan spot downtown Boise - Edit
Cute little restaurant downtown. Has a cute little outdoor seating area tha’s mostly shaded by either trees or the building. The food was great and full of enough flavor. I loved the food, the variety, being full homemade vegan, and our server was also great! She was very friendly, courteous, and on top of it.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Great service, An actual restaurant
Cons: No nit picks. Was great.
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JessiLinton
Points +19
The best brunch in Boise - Edit
The food is always good, the service is even better!
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DairyfreeLiving
Points +81
Fresh - Edit
Fresh veggies, awesome salads and loved the grilled cheez. Staff is very nice!!!
Read morePros: Grilled cheez, Summer salad
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StudioMikarts
Points +307
Boise's First(?) Fully Vegan Restaurant and Their Experience Shows! - Edit
So far I've eaten at High Note Cafe once, a couple weeks ago. I have wanted to try them for a while, but we usually order delivery through Door Dash or the like. According to the High Note Cafe website, they "do not participate with third party online ordering" which is a shame because I really liked their food!! It was a hot day, but still nice enough to sit outside. Their outdoor seating area only has a few small tables, but there was a canopy over a couple of them so we had a pleasant time. To drink, I had my server's recommendation: a mix of their jasmine green and hibiscus iced teas. So perfect on a hot summer afternoon~ To eat, I ordered the French dip and the tomato coconut basil soup, the latter being served with the same housemade bread that the French dip was made with. That BREAD ✨🍞🤤💖 The server (who was awesome all around) asked if it was alright that the soup order was basically going to double my bread intake, but after I ate it, I was sooo happy that I got so much. It was somehow both hearty and light, crumbly and robust, just the most amazing texture and flavor. I'm definitely ordering another bread thing next time I visit, which will be quite soon, since I'm keeping High Note Cafe on my Sunday lunch date rotation! The only negative was that my French dip sandwich wasn't very dippable. The filling fell out constantly, whether trying to dip or just taking a bite (I started spooning the dip onto the sandwich, which did help a bit) so my hands were just covered in filling and sauce by the end. Since the sandwich was so mindblowingly delicious, I wasn't put off by it, but I would like if there was some way to make the sandwich dippable, lol. Other than that, I had a great time here (quick mention that the soup was also stunningly delicious; never would have thought to put tomato with coconut but it WORKS 🤤) and I can't wait to go back!
Read moreP.S. They give a discount if you pay with cash; something to keep in mind for the budget-conscious.
Update, 30 July 2023: Ate inside this time! It's a bit small but cozy and fun. The French Dip is no longer on the brunch menu. It was replaced with something much less messy: the "Habanero Hominy Queso-Rito". The arugula was distractingly bitter against the rest of the ingredients but overall it was super yummy and I'd order it again! The crispy tortilla was sooo delicious~ For my drink this time, I tried the Blueberry Basil Lemonade, which was sweet, fragrant, and cold, perfect for a hot summer day!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-17
Pros: stunningly delicious food, shaded outdoor seating, friendly staff
Cons: no delivery options, arugula doesn't work on the queso-rito
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kayleejorose
Points +169
Vegan gyro🥹 - Edit
This place is so great, definitely make it a point to come here if you visit Boise!! I got the gyro and it was so delicious! I also got the blueberry basil lemonade and it was sooo good. Such fresh flavors. So sad I don’t live here, but I will definitely be back next time I visit😄
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nicholasM
Points +65
Vegan versions of meaty & cheesy dishes - Edit
Filling and delicious! I ordered the Habanero Cream Melt with the soup du jour (potato sausage) A good vegan place for when you're extra hungry.
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1591
Amazing French Dip - Edit
It’s been along time since I had a Vegan French Dip this good.
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KellinaBreakfield
Points +71
Love them ❤️ - Edit
Amazing staff, amazing food. I’ve become quite obsessed with the nachos. Their breakfast burrito is a classic, and I also love their hot cakes and caesar salad
Read morePros: All vegan ❤️
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Lanab
Points +36
Nachos supreme - Edit
Visiting on a work trip and had to try this place out. I got the half size nachos and they were really good. Filled me up.
Read moreI wanted to go back to try some Sammie’s, seeing they have gf bread. On my brave app it said they were open, so I walked 25 mins there and they were closed lol. Wednesday’s they are not open. I’ll try and check back in there maybe Friday after the conference and maybe even go back again before I head to the airport. 💕
Pros: Gf and all vegan, Delicious food
Cons: Kind of step prices.
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2496
So good - Edit
The homemade bread is what made the grilled cheese so amazing. The tomato soup was a bit coconutty for me but that’s personal preference. The service was fantastic and they even brought my friend’s 1 year old a plate of cucumbers and oranges. I’d go back.
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dlachica
Points +2627
Weekend go to - Edit
We had the tomato soup and black bean quesadilla. The soup was a thin consistency, but good. As other reviewers noted, the quesadilla cheese is house made and a soft slab versus melted cheese. I found the cheese tasty, not overly salty, and was fine with the consistency. The sauces; pico de gallo, avocado salsa and cilantro lime cream were fresh and really made the quesadilla sing! I used all of them. Service was attentive, friendly and helpful with other places to visit. Dining room is small. We visited on a Monday around 2p and there were a few tables occupied and steady flow of to go orders being picked up. They have parking beside the building. Definitely worth another visit.
Read moreUpdate: this has become a weekend staple for us. Really enjoying the brunch items… High Note Potatoes, Tofu Scramble with potatoes, Breakfast Sandwich and Hot Cakes. I do wish they offered some items a La Carte. I like to have sweet and savory in one dish or being able to order a savory entree with a side of one hot cake versus a whole order.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-10
Pros: Locally sourced ingredients , House made products, Indoor and outdoor seating
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Howareyouvegan
Points +24
100% vegan! - Edit
Cute cafe with outdoor seating, we loved that it was 100% vegan. Most of the menu items were very similar but very good! I had the breakfast burrito and it was so good, I’ll definitely be back.
Read morePros: Very friendly , Fresh, Delicious
Cons: Somewhat expensive , Lots of options but they’re very similar , Small
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emfisher6194
Points +26
The most delicious!!!! - Edit
I love the atmosphere in this tiny café! I had the breakfast burrito, and it was so phenomenal! We will be coming back again and again!
Read morePros: Cute place!, Great flavorful food
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benzgirl1957
Points +48
Good vegan food for all! - Edit
I was visiting my family in Idaho. My dad found High note on a foodie message board.
Read moreAmong the 6 of us, I am the only vegan.
We had:
Hot cakes (comes with syrup, “melt” butter and strawberry puree) broccoli cheddar soup, breakfast burrito, potato tacos, strawberry rose juice and hibiscus iced tea.
EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!
We were all very satisfied and full. 🥰
Pros: All vegan, Chill, quiet atmosphere, Extremely friendly staff
Cons: Small, if that’s a con for you.
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Maricelha
Points +113
Healthy and delicious food - Edit
I was craving tacos while visiting Boise and I was delight to fine this place
Read morePros: Great menu , Friendly atmosphere , Delicious food
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RobertUlch
Points +110
Meh - Edit
Really wanted to love this place but it was just kind of so-so. The staff were super nice and friendly, but the food was pretty bland and they only had brunch options on a late Saturday afternoon.
Read morePros: All vegan, A few beer options, Art for sale
Cons: Bland breakfast sandwich
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anir117
Points +408
Delish - Edit
Went for Sunday brunch- delicious fresh teas and great options! We chose potato based meals. Kind staff and lots of outdoor space.
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MannyMedina
Points +29
Filling and tasty - Edit
I had the seitan gyro with a Caesar salad and it was great. Clean ingredients, filling and satisfying. Friendly staff.
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kaitnbake
Points +112
Love this local place - Edit
Super friendly local cafe love the breakfast burrito
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vegan_mouse
Points +1397
Filling and delicious - Edit
We really enjoyed the food here. It's 100% vegan and the menu has gluten free options too. Even though they only had brunch today, the menu was pretty extensive! From tofu scramble to breakfast sandwiches and pancakes.. there was a lot do choose from. Prices are very reasonable and I left there feeling stuffed!
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EmilyM
Points +132
What a disappointment - Edit
I had the broccoli cheddar soup, pesto sandwich, ceasar salad, and habañero hominy quesadilla. The sandwich was good, although pretty oily. Salad was good. Soup was good. All things I was happy to eat but wouldn't order again, especially at the prices they're charging. I was told they make their own cheese for the quesadilla so I was pretty excited for it, but I absolutely hated it. The cheese was a solid block, not melted in any way. The rest of the quesadilla just fell apart due to that, and in general it just tasted like a very oily, very expensive salt block. The dips it came with didn't add much flavor either, seemed like just liquidy mayo. I really try to support all vegan businesses especially when there aren't many in an area, but vegan food can be so much better than this.
Read moreAlso, I tried to order take out and was told there is an automatic 20% gratuity for orders over $30. For take out?? So I decided to just eat in because I was only ordering take out so I could save on tip money. Then when I got the dine in check, I was able to choose whatever gratuity I wanted. Nonsensical.
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Price, Bland
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kwsmith429
Points +20
Great Vegan spot! - Edit
A lot of choices on all plant-based menu! Staff super friendly, food was excellent…can’t wait to return!!
Read morePros: The whole menu is vegan!, Had the black bean quesadilla…delicious!, super friendly staff, pet friendly on patio
Cons: A little expensive, very limited patio seating
Guest
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