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Dining in Wallace

For a town of about 800 people, Wallace eats and drinks remarkably well. Bank Street and Cedar Street hold a historic saloon and grill, a gastropub in an 1890s smoke house, two breweries, a wine bar, and cafes tucked into a marketplace, and nearly everything sits within a few walkable downtown blocks. Every business below was verified as open in November 2026.

Last updated: Friday, November 13, 2026

🍽️ Restaurants & Cafes

  • The Brooks Restaurant: The restaurant of The Brooks Hotel on Cedar Street, serving breakfast and brunch daily, with dishes such as huckleberry waffles and pancakes and chicken fried steak. The hotel also operates the Brooks Lounge at the same address for drinks. Location: 500 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 752-8171.
  • Blackboard Cafe: A chef-owned gourmet cafe inside the Blackboard Marketplace on Cedar Street, serving sandwiches, soups, and salads at lunch and classic Italian dinners in the evening. The cafe has been nationally recognized for its Italian cooking, and the marketplace around it includes a bookstore, coffee shop, and shops. Location: 600 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 556-5648.
  • The Fainting Goat Wine Bar and Restaurant: A wine bar and restaurant in the historic ASARCO building on Bank Street, offering regional and international wines, including pours from a self-serve wine dispenser. The menu includes wood-fired pizzas, a French onion burger, and bison sliders, and it has outdoor seating and takes dinner reservations. Location: 516 Bank St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 512-9010.
  • Pizza Factory: A family-friendly pizzeria on Bank Street serving hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, salads, and sandwiches made with house-made sauce and meatballs. It offers dine-in with arcade games, plus takeout and delivery. Location: 612 Bank St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 753-9003.
  • Fowl Mouths W.T.F.: A takeout chicken spot on Fifth Street specializing in wings and chicken tender "bits" sold by the basket or half-pound. It is an inexpensive weekday lunch stop, open Monday through Friday. Location: 315 5th St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 786-0244.
  • Trailside Cafe (Wallace Inn): The Wallace Inn's on-site cafe at the east end of Wallace, serving American breakfast and comfort fare. Hotel listings note the restaurant is open to guests and non-guests alike. Location: 100 Front St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 752-1252.
  • Sips & Nibbles: A food truck in the Stardust Motel parking lot on Pine Street, behind the Red Light Garage, serving sweet and savory crepes, ramen, coffee, and small bites. It opened in January 2026 and is a Wallace Chamber of Commerce member. Location: 410 Pine St, Wallace, ID 83873 (Stardust Motel parking lot).

🍺 Bars, Pubs & Saloons

  • 1313 Club: A historic saloon and grill on Bank Street in downtown Wallace serving American comfort food for lunch and dinner, including burgers, a prime rib dip, fish and chips, and braised short rib poutine. It has a full bar, outdoor seating, and an eclectic, memorabilia-filled interior. Location: 608 Bank St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 752-1941.
  • Cogs Gastropub: A gastropub in the remodeled 1890s Smoke House building on Sixth Street, serving smoked meats, pub fare, craft beer, and cocktails such as huckleberry margaritas and mules. It also hosts karaoke nights and offers e-bike rentals. Location: 424 6th St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 784-8925.
  • City Limits Pub: A pub and bar-and-grill on Nine Mile Creek Road at the east edge of town, serving lunch and dinner with North Idaho Mountain Brew beers on tap. Reviewers praise its mac and cheese with bacon and its friendly, at-home atmosphere. Location: 108 9 Mile Creek Rd, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 556-1885.
  • Albertini's Gem Bar: A cocktail bar and restaurant on Sixth Street serving dinner and drinks in a relaxed, stylish lounge setting, with dishes such as a peppercorn New York strip, chimichurri rib eye, and a half-pound steak burger. It is also a live-music and comedy venue, with touring acts booked in November and December 2026. Location: 220 6th St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 753-3071.
  • Metals Bar: A longtime local dive bar on Cedar Street with a game room offering shuffleboard, darts, pool, and pinball, plus bar snacks such as street tacos. It stays open late, until 2 a.m., and has outdoor seating. Location: 514 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 752-5213.
  • Silver Corner Bar: A cocktail bar on the corner of Sixth and Cedar, below the Lux Rooms hotel, that has served drinks since 1978. It stocks more than 50 whiskeys — billed as the largest scotch collection in the Silver Valley — and offers billiards, darts, and Wednesday trivia; it no longer serves food. Location: 601 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 753-4261.
  • O'Rourke's Lounge (Wallace Inn): The Wallace Inn's on-site bar and lounge, with a fully stocked bar serving drinks and shareable plates. Hotel listings describe it as a casual spot to unwind after a day on the trails. Location: 100 Front St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 752-1252.

🍻 Breweries

  • Wallace Brewing Company: A 15-barrel microbrewery on Bank Street that began selling its beer in January 2009, pouring mining- and bordello-inspired brews such as Dirty Blonde, Redlight Irish Red Ale, Jackleg Stout, and the 1910 Black Lager. The dog-friendly taproom has a long bar lined with historic photos, plus darts and pool. Location: 610 Bank St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 556-5600.
  • North Idaho Mountain Brew: A brewery sharing its site with City Limits Pub at the east edge of Wallace, pouring its own beers such as Pulaski Porter, Jackass Juicy IPA, and Citra Peak IPA. The pub kitchen serves food including Scotch eggs and a spicy huckleberry burger. Location: 108 9 Mile Creek Rd, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 556-1120.

☕ Coffee

  • Todd's Bookstore and Coffee: A bookstore and coffee shop inside the Blackboard Marketplace on Cedar Street, pouring lattes and chai alongside baked goods such as tiramisu and berry pie. It shares the building with the Blackboard Cafe and a mountain-wear shop. Location: 600 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 556-5648.
  • 1910 Coffee Co.: A drive-thru coffee stand on Fifth Street with walk-up service, serving espresso drinks, white coffee, Lotus energy drinks, and bagel breakfast sandwiches. It is known for friendly service and pup cups for dogs. Location: 405 5th St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 784-8156.
  • 6th & Cedar Espresso Bar & Saloon: A coffee shop and saloon in a historic building dating to 1890 on Cedar Street, serving specialty coffees, teas, and pastries from early morning and a full bar from mid-morning. It is family- and dog-friendly, with board games, a pool table, and live music. Location: 525 Cedar St, Wallace, ID 83873. Phone: (760) 331-9970.

🍽️ Dining Around the Silver Valley

Wallace's neighbors eat well, too. The restaurants, cafes, and bars below serve the rest of the Silver Valley, town by town, and each was verified as operating in November 2026.

Kellogg

  • Noah's Canteen: Silver Mountain Resort's restaurant and bar in Gondola Village, serving lunch and dinner daily during the resort season. Location: 610 Bunker Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 783-2440.
  • Mogul's Lounge: Full-service on-mountain bar at Silver Mountain's Mountain House, pouring a dozen microbrews; it operates during the ski season. Location: Mountain House, Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 783-1111.
  • Radio Brewing Company: Radio-themed brewpub pouring its own beers alongside a pub menu, open daily. Location: 319 Main St, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 786-6633.
  • Wildcat Pizza: Pizza restaurant in Gondola Village at the base of Silver Mountain, next to the resort lodging. Location: 604 Bunker Ave, Suite 7A, Kellogg, ID 83837.
  • Casa de Oro: Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes on Cameron Avenue in uptown Kellogg. Location: 120 W Cameron Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 784-1360.
  • Sam's Restaurant: Family diner known for all-day breakfast, open early morning through evening. Location: 711 W Cameron Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 783-0520.
  • Broken Wheel Restaurant & Lounge: Long-running American restaurant and lounge serving breakfast, burgers, steaks, and finger steaks. Location: 102 E Cameron Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 784-0666.
  • The Beanery: Espresso cafe and eatery on Railroad Avenue serving coffee, ice cream, and food; the combined restaurant and bar side is open seven days a week. Location: 448 Railroad Ave, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 783-2326.
  • Double Shots: Fast-casual breakfast and coffee cafe in Gondola Village at the Silver Mountain base, next to Wildcat Pizza. Location: 604 Bunker Ave, Suite 7B, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 783-0562.
  • Uphill Grill & Taphouse: Bar and grill on McKinley Avenue known for burgers and a family-friendly dining room. Location: McKinley Ave W, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 784-0118.
  • Mountain Gem Coffee Bar: Small coffee bar on Main Street. Location: 308 S Main St, Unit A, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 640-2884.
  • JaylHouse Burrito/BBQ: Food truck serving breakfast and lunch burritos and barbecue from its Hill Street spot. Location: 110 N Hill St, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 797-0741.
  • Zany's Pizza: Pizza shop in Kellogg, confirmed operating through its own page updates in the fall of 2026. Location: Kellogg, ID.

Pinehurst

  • Tall Pine Drive-In: Family-owned drive-in restaurant serving burgers, fries, and shakes, with dine-in seating; listings show it open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: 203 N Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850. Phone: (208) 682-4294.
  • Prospector's Pizzeria: Pizzeria on Division Street with a retro arcade, mini-golf, and event space for parties; closed on Mondays. Location: 10 S Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850. Phone: (208) 755-7029.
  • Goose 'n the Tree Cafe: Small breakfast cafe with morning hours only, Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Location: 608 N Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850. Phone: (208) 755-1717.
  • Pioneer Lodge: Historic log-cabin bar offering cocktails, a beer garden, and live music. Location: 709 S Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850.
  • Brewed Awakening: Drive-thru coffee shop on Division Street serving espresso drinks. Location: 802 N Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850. Phone: (208) 512-0690.

Smelterville

  • Mae's Market: Market and deli-bakery on Main Street serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, and baked goods alongside convenience groceries. Location: 217 Main St, Smelterville, ID 83868. Phone: (208) 964-4134.
  • GarrenTeed BBQ: Barbecue food trailer and catering business based on Main Street, with hours Wednesday through Saturday. Location: 107 Main St, Smelterville, ID 83868. Phone: (208) 512-0888.
  • The Espresso Barn: Drive-thru espresso stand on Main Street. Location: 100 E Main St, Smelterville, ID 83868.

Enaville

  • The Snake Pit: The restaurant bills itself as Idaho's oldest, housed in a building dating to 1880 on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, serving house-smoked barbecue, burgers, and steaks with a full bar; it is known for its Rocky Mountain oysters. It is closed Monday through Wednesday and open Thursday through Sunday. Location: 1480 Coeur d'Alene River Road, Kingston, ID 83839 (at Enaville). Phone: (208) 682-3453.

Cataldo

  • The Mission Inn: Cafe and grill on Canyon Road, the town's restaurant. Location: 36179 E Canyon Rd, Cataldo, ID 83810. Phone: (208) 682-4435.

Osburn

  • Capparelli's Espresso: Drive-through espresso stand and cafe serving espresso drinks, granitas, Italian cream sodas, soft-serve ice cream, and milkshakes. Location: 118 N 3rd St, Osburn, ID 83849. Phone: (208) 556-1560.
  • Champs Chicken (inside Watson's Market): Fried-chicken counter inside Watson's Market grocery store, serving fried chicken, tenders, and sandwiches for takeout. Location: 712 E Mullan Ave, Osburn, ID 83849. Phone: (208) 752-5021.
  • Osburn Club: Bar and bar-and-grill on East Mullan Avenue. Location: 312 E Mullan Ave, Osburn, ID 83849. Phone: (208) 610-7839.

Mullan

  • Outlaw Bar & Grill: Mullan's main bar and grill, known for burgers including the Outlaw Burger, serving lunch and dinner in a historic building in the middle of town. Location: 209 Hunter Street, Mullan, ID 83846. Phone: (208) 744-1120.
  • Mullan Corner: Small bar in Mullan where visitors can also order food from the Outlaw. Location: 204-208 2nd Street, Mullan, ID 83846. Phone: (208) 744-1496.
  • River Street Coffee: Drive-thru espresso stand serving coffee drinks and breakfast items, at the same River Street site as Mullan Trail Gas & Grocery. Location: 725 River St, Mullan, ID 83846. Phone: (208) 783-5188.

Prichard

  • Prichard Tavern: Tavern and restaurant established in 1890 where Prichard Creek meets the North Fork road, a longtime stop for anglers, hunters, and riders, known for broasted chicken, with indoor seating and a covered patio and beer garden. Current listings show it open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 183 Prichard St, Prichard, ID 83873. Phone: (208) 682-2944.

Murray

  • Sprag Pole Bar & Restaurant: The bar and restaurant half of Murray's landmark Sprag Pole, in an 1880s building Walt Almquist famously propped up with sprag poles after it began to lean. It serves burgers and bar food next door to the museum; hours have varied seasonally, so calling ahead is wise. Location: 6353 Prichard Creek Rd, Murray, ID 83874.
  • Bedroom Gold Mine Bar: Historic bar and grill built around an original gold-mine shaft, visible under a glass cover in the floor. It is known locally for its pizzas, burgers, and Taco Tuesdays; the building dates to the 1884 boom. Location: 6276 Prichard Creek Rd, Murray, ID.

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