Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Breakfast

Restaurant turned vegan in 2019. Offers varied vegan sandwiches on house-made vegan white bread with Good Planet cheese. Has a soup of the day soup, vegan breakfast tacos, and breakfast potatoes. Also a burrito and other sides. Hours are reported to be inconsistent. Discount offered if paying with cash. Has a kids' menu. Open Mon-Thu 10:30am-4:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm, Sun 10:30am-4:00pm.


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99 Reviews

First Review by AthenaTrombly

jazlynjazo

Points +59

Vegan
27 Oct 2025

Little gem of a place ✨

Love everything they have on their menu! Quantity of food is always enough for leftovers. Mimosas are delicious!

TylerShilstone

Points +22

Vegan
19 Sep 2025

Gigantic breakfast burrito

I got the Philly Breakfast Burrito, huge portion and tasty. Great atmosphere.

Pros: Portion size, Tortilla griddle on the burrito, The potatoes in the burrito

notameat

Points +1085

Vegan
08 Sep 2025

Excellent

We met friends here and glad we did. We are on the way to Yellowstone for a week but we will stop on the way back for breakfast red

Pros: Great food, Excellent service, Knowledgeable service

zaxo23

Points +22

Vegan
28 Aug 2025

It’s the best in town

Food is great. A little pricey, but it’s worth it.

rymc

Points +608

Mostly Veg
27 Jul 2025

Old school in style

Feels like stepping back into a somewhat old school vegan spot, but they have the goods to back it up. Also they get cheesecake “right” and a lot of vegan spots could learn from this place. Massive portions too.

They make almost everything themselves too. How can you not appreciate that in a world where places slap a beyond patty on a bun and call it a day?

Pros: House made food, Helpful staff

TravelingKCVegans

Points +1064

Vegan
25 Jul 2025

Yummy vegan fare

Good options and a fully vegan menu. Separate kids menu available as well. Huge portions! The nachos had great flavor and the French dip was very tasty. They also have gluten free bread available.

Pros: Fully vegan, Discount for paying cash

pelican-starship

Points +78

Vegan
21 Jun 2025

Amazing food and service

Wow, the food here is incredible -- perfectly balanced, delicious flavors and we didn’t find anything too salty contrary to some other recent reviews (and I’m salt sensitive). Kind staff, and just blown away by the food (and we are from a city with *many* great vegan options). The gyro, breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, broccoli cheddar soup, and summer salad were all excellent. We are driving back through on our road trip in the reverse direction this weekend and cannot wait to enjoy High Note’s excellent menu again! Five stars!

Updated from previous review on 2025-06-21

AnimalsArePersons

Points +22

Vegan
18 Jun 2025

Go to Vegan Restaurant in Boise

Everything on the menu is fantastic! This is our go to restaurant in Boise. We love being able to choose from the whole menu without worry. The food is fantastic, special shout-out to the gyro, the artichoke dip, and potato leek soup! Absolutely check them out if you are in the area!

Pros: Compassionate and very friendly staff, Fresh local ingredients, Menu variety

Huraiquire

Points +10585

Vegan
19 May 2025

Sub par

The service was friendly, but the food really missed the mark. We had the French dip sandwich and the bruschetta grilled cheese.

The Seitan had a great texture, but the flavors were just not there. I found the dip to just be salty in a way that overpowered the subtleness of the herbs. The mashed potatoes with gravy was also overpowered by the coconut. It was so imbalanced that we found it barely edible. The Cesar salad was characterized by its sour dressing- again being overshadowed by a single taste. Only the bruschetta GC was okay. We did add salt and ev olive oil though.

I attempted to exchange at least one of the dishes, but the server wasn’t willing to aid us. Over all, this is the only vegan restaurant in town so I get that the bar may be low, but we should reach higher to encourage others to go vegan. We were grateful to have a meal, but I would not return.

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-17

Cons: Food is very imbalanced, Service is unwilling to fix or problem solve

juliabshmn

Points +400

Vegan
19 May 2025

Average but still nice

While I certainly was able to enjoy my meal, especially in the beginning, over time I really started noticing how the food didn’t settle too well into my body. I think it’s because it just wasn’t well balanced. The mash and gravy was waaaaay too coconutty. And I usually do like coconut flavor but it really was so overpowering in not a good way. The sandwiches also initially tasted nice but then I realized how little filling was in the bruschetta one. While the French dip was quite yum but also super salty, the bruschetta could’ve used some of that salt. Also, I would’ve actually liked thick pieces of mozzarella in there, not paper-thin ones. I liked the caeser salad but it got too acidic when eating more of it. I’m usually not that sensitive to saltiness, acidity etc. but the more I ate, the more it got to me; so it might be different depending on your level of sensitivity.

Maybe something else could’ve convinced me taste wise, the nachos on a neighboring table looked absolutely amazing for example, but there was no time since I’m traveling through town. Overall, the balance of flavors can be improved. Service was average and friendly, they didn’t seem as experienced yet.

georgiegirl626

Points +180

Vegan
10 May 2025

The highest note!

The cucumber pistachio juice was an unexpected delightful and refreshing combination! We had the gyro, chips and hummus, along with a Caesar salad. All were delicious with the gyro rising to exceptional, better than the original meat version.
The real treasure here though is the staff and the wonderful vibe of this darling little place.

Pros: Welcoming and friendly staff, Interesting fresh juice flavors, Exudes vibes of joy and love

kateemeyer

Points +42

Vegan
20 Apr 2025

Love this place

We had to come back twice it was so good.
The breakfast sandwich and blueberry pancakes were awesome. The best tofu egg scramble yet and best blueberry pancakes so far.

Pros: Excellent flavor , Great price , Great options

Cons: Parking if it’s busy

along112

Points +653

Vegan
04 Apr 2025

Only full vegan restaurant in Boise

Stopped by here for brunch and it didn’t disappoint. The food is made from scratch and is delicious. Large portions. Soups, salads, breakfast, quite a few options. The interior was not really my vibe, kind of dark, small, intimate, and no windows besides the front ones, but I’m sure when they have outdoor seating open it’s nice.

Pros: Large portions, Made from scratch food

Cons: Dark and tiny vibe inside

vegandubuque

Points +21

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2025

Breakfast Burrito

breakfast was fantastic the tofu had a wonderful flavor! The service was great- very friendly and helped me make my choice.

Pros: Flavor, Value, Service

Cons: None

Roumads

Points +118

Vegan
16 Mar 2025

Homemade

Everything is homemade from scratch and it shows. Their bread and pesto sandwich are my favorite!

veganpahadi

Points +93

Vegan
26 Jan 2025

Enjoyed our Brunch

We ordered Scramble, blueberry pancake and tomato basil soup. Loved the scramble! Pancakes were delicious a not too sweet, perfect, husband particularly enjoyed the strawberry sauce. My toast and soup was nice - slightly on the sweeter side, so I had to put little salt in it to enhance taste - the toast was nice, if you are trying to eat healthy this is not the place but you will enjoy the calories you get here. Recommend!! #Veganuary

Pros: Scramble , Pancakes

Cons: A bit oily

Pauljg

Points +375

Vegetarian
09 Jan 2025

A must try Exceptional Vegan taste

Great place,excellent menu selection and service. I had the Grilled Cheese Bruschetta sandwich. It is out of this world. Every item on the menu is well priced with good selection. Welcoming atmosphere, plenty of seating,to go available.

Pros: Menu selection, Taste, Price

1AP1

Points +1753

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Great meal every time

Not the sexiest menu, but everything I've tried has been very tasty

StudioMikarts

Points +1081

Vegan
11 Oct 2024

Boise's First Fully Vegan Restaurant and Their Experience Shows!

High Note Cafe has become my favorite place to eat out. Their menu is full of American comfort food classics, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Everyone I've taken out here loves it!

I've tried a variety of dishes (I love that the menu is updated seasonally!) but my favorite are their pancakes/hotcakes and the soup of the day, served with incredibly flavorful, thick-cut housemade bread. Sometimes I can't decide which to order and just get both 🤤 In the summer, I indulge in a Berry & Herb Lemonade or Berry & Herb Iced Tea, and on cold days, I always get their hot tea, which comes with at least four different teas to choose from!

The portions are incredibly generous for the price, making it a great value. They give a discount if you pay with cash, as well; something to keep in mind for the budget-conscious. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and even remember my face after so many visits 🥰

While the cooking smells can linger on your clothes if you eat inside, the cozy-cool atmosphere and delicious food make it well worth it. The only other downside is that it can get quite cold if you're seated over an air vent. These things aren't an issue if you can get outdoor seating when the weather is nice!

I love visiting High Note Cafe at least once a month with friends & family to enjoy the delicious food and friendly atmosphere. (If they had delivery I'd be eating their food every week!) High Note Cafe is a true gem that I highly recommend.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-30

Pros: stunningly delicious food & drink, both comfort and good nutrition in every dish, friendly staff

Cons: no delivery options, cooking smells get into your clothes, tables over air vents can be exceedingly cold

DanielHyman

Points +68

Vegan
19 Sep 2024

Only vegan restaurant in Boise.

The owner switched their restaurant to fully vegan in 2019 after watching Dominion. I thought that was pretty cool. This is the only fully vegan restaurant in Boise, and it's delicious and definitely deserves support.

I went there twice over the weekend. I was in Boise and got a super stuffed breakfast burrito and their scramble, and both were delicious.

genehayes

Points +145

Vegan
13 Aug 2024

Great service but okay food

Got a pesto sandwich with tomato soup. I asked for seitan instead of mushrooms. The sandwich was good but a little under seasoned, like the roasted pepper and pesto needed more salt. The seitan was a little rubbery, but did taste nice.

The tomato soup was honestly not great. It was pale and watery and unlike any tomato soup I have had. Other menu items might be better (like the breakfast burrito maybe) but what I ordered was just okay.

Definitely give them a try, the staff were very friendly and Boise's vegan scene could use the support!

Pros: Service, Speed, Portion sizes

Cons: Underseasoned, Pricy

Veggiekathryn

Points +415

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

Boise’s only all-vegan menu

Love this place. If you’re planning a visit, please support this gem. My favorite is the Ruben sandwich with a Caesar salad-DELICIOUS.

ryanwhatt

Points +1034

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Great breakfast burritos

Had a Philly cheesesteak breakfast burrito that was really good. Paired it with a fantastic blackberry sage lemonade. Service was very good!

MrKahlo

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Delicious Breakfast Burrito

The tofu scramble, potato and black bean puree burrito was exactly what I was looking for. It was delicious and I would recommend getting it. Tbe customer service was solid.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-16

Pros: The menu was extensive.

zoewrae

Points +72

Vegan
15 Jun 2024

Delicious and huge portions!

I had to visit this all-vegan cafe. I had the brunch quesadilla, stuffed with beans, veggies, and a tofu scramble - it was delicious and I couldn't even finish the entire thing. The raspberry mint lemonade was the perfect refreshment on a hot day. Service was amazing. On the more expensive side, but this was basically a meal and a half. If I'm back in Boise I'll definitely be trying more menu items!

Pros: Huge portions, Delicious food, Friendly staff

LauraStokes

Points +76

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Excellent!

In Boise for work. I was thrilled to find this place walking distance from my hotel. The breakfast burrito was awesome. Great vibes and the waiter was super nice.

Pros: Food, Service , Vibes

amber345

Points +18

Vegan
08 May 2024

Great food

Loved how the whole menu was vegan. Tried 3 different dishes. All were very good. Will be going back in the future

Pros: The whole menu is vegan, Food was delicious




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