Mike’s guidebook
Best Food in Sandpoint
In my opinion, these are the best spots in town to grab a bite.
Joel's
229 Church StTry the Blacken-Chicken Burrito if you like spicy!
Baxters on Cedar
109 Cedar StUpscale. Reservations may be necessary.
Best place to eat with kids (when the weather is nice). There is a HUGE lawn and an open patio for the kids to run wild.
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Trinity At City Beach
58 Bridge StBest place to eat with kids (when the weather is nice). There is a HUGE lawn and an open patio for the kids to run wild.
VERY good. They have Chinese dishes too. We love the General Tso Chicken. Avoid the curry. It's just too spicy, and lacks flavor other than the spice. They have funky hours, and you'll want to call it in a long time ahead. They're usually a 45 minute wait...
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Secret Thai Cafe
218 Cedar StVERY good. They have Chinese dishes too. We love the General Tso Chicken. Avoid the curry. It's just too spicy, and lacks flavor other than the spice. They have funky hours, and you'll want to call it in a long time ahead. They're usually a 45 minute wait...
It's a 20 minute drive out, but this little iconic General Store has a secret. The food here is really good! Great for lunches, but they have a weekly Prime Rib dinner that you need to RSVP for.
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Pack River General Store
1587 Rapid Lightning RdIt's a 20 minute drive out, but this little iconic General Store has a secret. The food here is really good! Great for lunches, but they have a weekly Prime Rib dinner that you need to RSVP for.
This grocery store is nearby to the guest home, and has a hot-food bar. It's hit or miss, but it's QUICK! Also fairly expensive... but when the kids are hangry and you don't want fast food go here. Also easy to grab a meal here to take to the beach.
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Winter Ridge Natural Foods
703 Lake StThis grocery store is nearby to the guest home, and has a hot-food bar. It's hit or miss, but it's QUICK! Also fairly expensive... but when the kids are hangry and you don't want fast food go here. Also easy to grab a meal here to take to the beach.
A huge variety of beers and cider, as well as good food. Great upstairs space for kids to run around and play games.
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Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee
212 Cedar StA huge variety of beers and cider, as well as good food. Great upstairs space for kids to run around and play games.
MickDuff's Brewing Company - Brewpub
419 N 2nd AveDelicious food and beer! Huge portions.
Sandpoint Pub Crawl? Here's your List!
Here's a list of the breweries and pubs you can walk to from the house. If I didn't put it on here, there's a reason.
This is a fun place if you're feeling adventurous. They have mild to wild brews, and some odd food items. Best enjoyed on a nice day when the garage doors are open.
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Utara Brewing Co.
214 Pine StThis is a fun place if you're feeling adventurous. They have mild to wild brews, and some odd food items. Best enjoyed on a nice day when the garage doors are open.
This is a family-friendly brewery. They make my personal favorite beers in town. They don't serve food here (aside from Sandpoint Curry on Thursday and Friday, YUM!), so you can bring in your own. A word of caution: there's a MickDuff's Restaurant a few blocks away. If you're trying to meet someone "at MickDuff's" can be problematic.
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MickDuff's Brewing Co. - Beer Hall & Brewery Tasting Room
220 Cedar StThis is a family-friendly brewery. They make my personal favorite beers in town. They don't serve food here (aside from Sandpoint Curry on Thursday and Friday, YUM!), so you can bring in your own. A word of caution: there's a MickDuff's Restaurant a few blocks away. If you're trying to meet someone "at MickDuff's" can be problematic.
Okay, it's not a brewery, but they have a rotating selection of micro brew. If you're a beer aficionado, definitely check this out. Thursday is $1 beer night. The upstairs is great for families. The menu is stacked with some fantastic meals!
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Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee
212 Cedar StOkay, it's not a brewery, but they have a rotating selection of micro brew. If you're a beer aficionado, definitely check this out. Thursday is $1 beer night. The upstairs is great for families. The menu is stacked with some fantastic meals!
Bonus Points for this one! It's not walking distance from the house, but I consider it accessible by bike. You could also just buy individual cans from Winter Ridge Grocery and drink it on the back patio before you head out.
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Laughing Dog Brewing
805 Schweitzer Plaza DrBonus Points for this one! It's not walking distance from the house, but I consider it accessible by bike. You could also just buy individual cans from Winter Ridge Grocery and drink it on the back patio before you head out.
This place is great! It is next door to The Hive, so the atmosphere gets really fun before and after a good show. They occasionally have great live music. This is the nicest/cleanest bar in town that sells liquor. It is not family friendly.
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219 Lounge
219 N First AveThis place is great! It is next door to The Hive, so the atmosphere gets really fun before and after a good show. They occasionally have great live music. This is the nicest/cleanest bar in town that sells liquor. It is not family friendly.
HUGE selection! Something for everyone. If you can't find a beer you like here, there is no hope. It is not family friendly. I only wish this had an outdoor area and better appetizers.
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Idaho Pour Authority
203 Cedar StHUGE selection! Something for everyone. If you can't find a beer you like here, there is no hope. It is not family friendly. I only wish this had an outdoor area and better appetizers.
I can't think of a better way to finish off the list than with some HATCHET THROWING! Have someone show you the technique. I spent about 2 hours bouncing the hatchet off the wall before I asked for a tutorial. Now it's not any harder than throwing darts. The legend has it that it got the name because whoever made the sign was so drunk that he misspelled it on one side. I can believe it... Definitely not family friendly.
Tervan Tavern
411 Cedar StI can't think of a better way to finish off the list than with some HATCHET THROWING! Have someone show you the technique. I spent about 2 hours bouncing the hatchet off the wall before I asked for a tutorial. Now it's not any harder than throwing darts. The legend has it that it got the name because whoever made the sign was so drunk that he misspelled it on one side. I can believe it... Definitely not family friendly.
This Pub isn't in downtown and isn't a bike ride away. If you're up at Schweitzer, this is the place.
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Pucci's Pub
124 Village LnThis Pub isn't in downtown and isn't a bike ride away. If you're up at Schweitzer, this is the place.
Family Trip? Here are some tips!
Traveling with kids? Here are our favorites.
This is only 1 block away, and has a pretty decent playground. There is a group of big trees that make for some excellent hide-and-seek or tag.
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Pine Street Park
1114 Lake StreetThis is only 1 block away, and has a pretty decent playground. There is a group of big trees that make for some excellent hide-and-seek or tag.
Travers Park
2016 Pine StThis is the biggest park in town. Lots of options.
Bowling alley and bouncy castles. They recently remodeled and added a room filled with HUGE bouncy slides. This is great for birthday parties. In the winter, this is a great place to spend a few hours. Food and beer available.
Huckleberry Lanes
120 S Division AveBowling alley and bouncy castles. They recently remodeled and added a room filled with HUGE bouncy slides. This is great for birthday parties. In the winter, this is a great place to spend a few hours. Food and beer available.
Creations is THE best part of the community when it comes to kids. What they do and have done is amazing. They have a fantastic INDOOR playground/arts/crafts/library that is supported by donations. There is a toy store, but it's not your typical store. They have some cheap junk, but they also have a huge selection of art/science/aviation toys. Most of the cars they sell can be taken apart and put back together. They are located in the Cedar Street Bridge, which has a nice cafe, and also a wine & cheese vendor.
Creations For Sandpoint
334 Cedar StCreations is THE best part of the community when it comes to kids. What they do and have done is amazing. They have a fantastic INDOOR playground/arts/crafts/library that is supported by donations. There is a toy store, but it's not your typical store. They have some cheap junk, but they also have a huge selection of art/science/aviation toys. Most of the cars they sell can be taken apart and put back together. They are located in the Cedar Street Bridge, which has a nice cafe, and also a wine & cheese vendor.
This is the best pizza! It is kid friendly, but small. It may be easier to order it and eat back at the house. It's walking distance, but crossing US-2 is sketchy with kids. By the way, we have a loaner 2-seat stroller with seatbelts that will make walking around town a little easier. Just let me know and I'll put it out for you.
Bab's Pizzeria
1319 US-2This is the best pizza! It is kid friendly, but small. It may be easier to order it and eat back at the house. It's walking distance, but crossing US-2 is sketchy with kids. By the way, we have a loaner 2-seat stroller with seatbelts that will make walking around town a little easier. Just let me know and I'll put it out for you.
Home to many events, but during the Farmer's Market season be SURE you go! Saturday and Wednesday. There's lots of local foods and crafts, and on Saturday there's live music. The kids all enjoy dancing around. We never miss a Market. Local tip: The bagel guy on Wednesday is legit! Unfortunately, he's not there on Saturday.
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Farmin Park
Oak StreetHome to many events, but during the Farmer's Market season be SURE you go! Saturday and Wednesday. There's lots of local foods and crafts, and on Saturday there's live music. The kids all enjoy dancing around. We never miss a Market. Local tip: The bagel guy on Wednesday is legit! Unfortunately, he's not there on Saturday.
Obviously this is great in the ski season, but it's also great in the SUMMER! They have downhill mountain biking, zip lines, horseback riding, a playground, hiking trails galore, and you can ride the chairlift to the restaurant at the top for some mind blowing views! Don't forget to swing by Pucci's Pub for some nachos!
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슈바이처 마운틴 리조트
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdObviously this is great in the ski season, but it's also great in the SUMMER! They have downhill mountain biking, zip lines, horseback riding, a playground, hiking trails galore, and you can ride the chairlift to the restaurant at the top for some mind blowing views! Don't forget to swing by Pucci's Pub for some nachos!
Best Outdoor Gear Store
There are too many downtown stores to list, but this one stands above the others. They have the best gear, and the guys know how to fit a ski boot! If you need something, this should be your first stop.
Alpine Shop
213 Church StThere are too many downtown stores to list, but this one stands above the others. They have the best gear, and the guys know how to fit a ski boot! If you need something, this should be your first stop.
Things To Do
(depending on the season)
This is closed to bikes, so it's great for hiking. Great views from the top! Strenuous and long.
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Mickinnick Trail Head 13
Woodland DriveThis is closed to bikes, so it's great for hiking. Great views from the top! Strenuous and long.
Farmer's Market! It's great!
May 4th - October 12th, 2019
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Wednesdays 3pm-5:30pm
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Farmin Park
Oak StreetFarmer's Market! It's great!
May 4th - October 12th, 2019
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Wednesdays 3pm-5:30pm
Ride a bike around town. The bike map is available here: http://www.sandpointidaho.gov/your-government/commissions-committees/ped-bike-advisory/sandpoint-area-bicycle-map
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Sandpoint
Ride a bike around town. The bike map is available here: http://www.sandpointidaho.gov/your-government/commissions-committees/ped-bike-advisory/sandpoint-area-bicycle-map
Check their schedule! They sometimes have great bands, and the venue is TOP NOTCH!
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The Hive
207 N First AveCheck their schedule! They sometimes have great bands, and the venue is TOP NOTCH!
Check their schedule.
Pronounced as a combination of Panhandle and Canada. "Panada"
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Panida Theatre Inc
300 N First AveCheck their schedule.
Pronounced as a combination of Panhandle and Canada. "Panada"
Winter and Summer FUN! Bring your mountain bike and grab a $10 shuttle from the Selkirk Rec District.
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슈바이처 마운틴 리조트
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdWinter and Summer FUN! Bring your mountain bike and grab a $10 shuttle from the Selkirk Rec District.