The Black Cow Cafe and Mercantile

4.7 ( 289 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
805 NW 3rd St, Fruitland, ID 83619, United States
+1 208-230-5201
At The Black Cow Cafe and Mercantile, nestled in the heart of Fruitland, Idaho, a charming spirit pervades. This café marries rustic decor with a menu that highlights comfort food and hearty sandwiches. Patrons rave about the generously sized offerings like the "Beast Of Burden" and breakfast flatbreads that promise to satisfy any appetite. The ambiance is cozy, welcoming both locals and tourists alike, with accessible seating and a lovely outdoor option. Quick service and friendly staff elevate the experience, making it a preferred spot for solo diners and families. The Black Cow embodies a delightful blend of taste and hospitality.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Bear Restaurant

Stephanie Caine
Apr 10,2025
Definitely deserves 5 stars! The sandwiches are huuugge and delicious! The Italian cow is my go to, so good! The bacon, ranch flatbread was awesome. The service was great! Its nice you can sit inside or outside. Even the side salad has eggs in it! You dont see that very often. Bloodys were good with bacon, egg and pickle! So good!
R E
Apr 3,2025
Recommended by sis in utah ystrdy came 400 miles to try it by the vry nxt morning3 20 taxi fare each way for the last leg of the journey was def worth itluckily they were kind enough to let us sneak into the brkfst menu last min ...
Anne
Mar 28,2025
Fast, friendly service. Cute cow themed atmosphere. Love that they left the front door open to keep air circulating, as it was just slightly too cold to sit outside. ...
Michelle Gluch
Mar 8,2025
The decor is country and unique. The staff is pleasant, and the food is phenomenal! These sandwiches are HUGE and tasty. The sandwiches are as big as my face and the family loves the flatbread! Cannot say enough good things about this ...
John Timmerman
Mar 4,2025
The owner is very friendly and put together an impressive little place. The first time I came, it was on a Saturday and they were swamped. Today I ...
Hyr Thinking
Feb 22,2025
The lady I spoke with was amazing and very understating towards my vegan lifestyle! She worked with me to get me an excellent flatbread sandwich and even went out of her way to find a fresh Avacado! ...
Gare The Bear
Dec 24,2024
A quaint little place in Fruitland, Idaho, decorated with antiques. Order at the counter, and they bring the food out to the table. ...
Zade Coronado
Dec 18,2024
This was our first time here, We love trying new places when we go into to different towns. Hands down some of the best sandwiches we have had and the Bloody Mary was absolutely amazing. I am a big guy and Portions are enough to fill me up ...

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