Their focaccia bread is to die for!! Soooo flavorful. I always get it with their oil & herb dip. I’m obsessed!! And then don’t even get me started on their chicken Alfredo…. It’s just the best. The chicken is so flavorful and it’s cooked perfectly. I wish I could just eat here every single day of my life. Best Italian restaurant we have in the state.
Brandi Holaday
The food and atmosphere are amazing! We loved it so much can’t wait to go back again and again the atmosphere was perfect so was the service and did I mention the food?!
Rene Urdahl
My husband recently surprised me on my birthday December 13th to one of the best dinners I have ever had. The owners and staff were amazing, the food was wonderful, the fun decor inside restaurant is unique and the birthday frozen chocolate pie dessert was out of this world. Best place so far in Nampa. The story behind this amazing restaurant is touching and I highly recommend it. Thank you again. We will be back.
John & Rene’ Urdahl
Theresa Cristea
Does not return calls, emails though website as suggested on voicemail or either Facebook messengers (local first and gluten free Galaxy) They got people hooked on the Gluten free cinnamon rolls and made them available at multiple locations and now I can’t find them anywhere. I tried to contact a week ahead to try to order the cinnamon rolls and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone and on Thursday afternoon when someone finally answered the phone I was told it was too late to order any for the weekend. Their “pop tarts” are not worth $7 and neither are their donuts. They do make amazingly addictive cinnamon rolls and cupcakes though, at least time I was able to find them they were. Plus last time I was in the store the gentleman rang up my order wrong and tried to charge me $9 extra.
Reid Blackburn
Really wanted this to be an overall great experience. Positivity first. The server (I think the owner) was really nice and tries to make everyone comfortable.I agree with the other review that the place has a really awkward atmosphere and doesn't feel like a boutique eatery.The tablecloths had previous meals on it and when the cloth was removed, the table underneath was just as dirty. Can overlook things like this when the food is amazing.Next, the tables were super wobbly and made for a very stressful dining experience. Not off-balance...it was like the bolts holding the table together were all loose.The water at the table didn't have any ice and the smell of the water was dank and off-putting. They likely don't have a filter and it's city tap water.On to the menu. We ordered bloody Mary's, pizza, cinnamon roll/French toast, biscuits and gravy and quiche.I was surprised at how small the menu is, but realized this place is probably a Godsend for those who are seriously Celiac so I get it.The dish's came out in quarter-size TV dinner portions (made for stores) with no sides and at $11-12 prices each.The biscuits had a sweet taste and the gravy was far too salty. We had a couple bites of the quiche and the vegan egg substitute was just gross unfortunately. The vegan cheese on the pizza was pretty awful too.Definitely not worth the $80 lunch we spent and we'll not be back.Ending on a positive note, the GF Galaxy baked goods are great and can be found at Albertson's.I highly recommend they consider abandoning the restaurant concept and stick to quality baked goods for those who appreciate it.
What a cool cafe and bakery. Their gluten free bread is absolutely delicious. Their service and staff Is fantastic. We definitely love supporting local business and this place has a special place in our heart. We Highly recommend their gluten free food to everyone. Go check them out.
Keri Best
Great place! The service was perfect, the food was great and the place was clean. I was happy to eat somewhere where i didn't leave feeling sick. 100% gluten free and they cater to other sensitivities/ allergies as well.
The restaurant was charming and the owner was sweet. My husband has a gluten and dairy allergy and we are pretty experienced in the gluten free world. I hate to leave a bad review but the gluten free items were the worst I’ve ever had. Extremely bitter. We took a pastry to go as well as most of our food and it had to be thrown away
Kat
As a vegan with many gluten-sensitive friends, this place has changed the game! I moved from Nampa to Boise 5 years ago, and Local First is the only reason I’ve found to come back. I had the veggie sandwich with the mushroom soup, and I had to double-check that it was indeed vegan because it was THAT good. My friend got the chicken bacon ranch sandwich, and she was in love with the gluten free bread. I even took some desserts to-go to make the bliss last longer. If you live in Nampa (especially if you have any dietary restrictions) you need to go to this place!
Becki A.
Chose this spot because of the gluten free options, which were plentiful on the online menu. Upon arriving, we learned that the menu was limited due to COVID-19 and some ingredients for the menu options were not available. A little disappointed but we went with a chicken pesto pizza. We were not disappointed. It was very tasty and came out quickly. The decor of the restaurant was very cute. I really hope this place weathers the current storm because gluten free restaurants are far and few. They also offered vegan, nut free and dairy free options.
Kris C.
Do not know what was LOCAL about this place. The worst service ever. The menu is not up-to-date with Yelp. The worst food I have ever tasted. I have eaten at a Chinese restaurant with smells of skunk outside gotten food poisoning and still returned to that Chinese restaurant for a second go around because it was good. I will never eat again here becuase it was s****
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What a cool cafe and bakery. Their gluten free bread is absolutely delicious. Their service and staff Is fantastic. We definitely love supporting local business and this place has a special place in our heart. We Highly recommend their gluten free food to everyone. Go check them out.
Their focaccia bread is to die for!! Soooo flavorful. I always get it with their oil & herb dip. I’m obsessed!! And then don’t even get me started on their chicken Alfredo…. It’s just the best. The chicken is so flavorful and it’s cooked perfectly. I wish I could just eat here every single day of my life. Best Italian restaurant we have in the state.
The food and atmosphere are amazing! We loved it so much can’t wait to go back again and again the atmosphere was perfect so was the service and did I mention the food?!
My husband recently surprised me on my birthday December 13th to one of the best dinners I have ever had. The owners and staff were amazing, the food was wonderful, the fun decor inside restaurant is unique and the birthday frozen chocolate pie dessert was out of this world. Best place so far in Nampa. The story behind this amazing restaurant is touching and I highly recommend it. Thank you again. We will be back. John & Rene’ Urdahl
Does not return calls, emails though website as suggested on voicemail or either Facebook messengers (local first and gluten free Galaxy) They got people hooked on the Gluten free cinnamon rolls and made them available at multiple locations and now I can’t find them anywhere. I tried to contact a week ahead to try to order the cinnamon rolls and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone and on Thursday afternoon when someone finally answered the phone I was told it was too late to order any for the weekend. Their “pop tarts” are not worth $7 and neither are their donuts. They do make amazingly addictive cinnamon rolls and cupcakes though, at least time I was able to find them they were. Plus last time I was in the store the gentleman rang up my order wrong and tried to charge me $9 extra.
Really wanted this to be an overall great experience. Positivity first. The server (I think the owner) was really nice and tries to make everyone comfortable.I agree with the other review that the place has a really awkward atmosphere and doesn't feel like a boutique eatery.The tablecloths had previous meals on it and when the cloth was removed, the table underneath was just as dirty. Can overlook things like this when the food is amazing.Next, the tables were super wobbly and made for a very stressful dining experience. Not off-balance...it was like the bolts holding the table together were all loose.The water at the table didn't have any ice and the smell of the water was dank and off-putting. They likely don't have a filter and it's city tap water.On to the menu. We ordered bloody Mary's, pizza, cinnamon roll/French toast, biscuits and gravy and quiche.I was surprised at how small the menu is, but realized this place is probably a Godsend for those who are seriously Celiac so I get it.The dish's came out in quarter-size TV dinner portions (made for stores) with no sides and at $11-12 prices each.The biscuits had a sweet taste and the gravy was far too salty. We had a couple bites of the quiche and the vegan egg substitute was just gross unfortunately. The vegan cheese on the pizza was pretty awful too.Definitely not worth the $80 lunch we spent and we'll not be back.Ending on a positive note, the GF Galaxy baked goods are great and can be found at Albertson's.I highly recommend they consider abandoning the restaurant concept and stick to quality baked goods for those who appreciate it.
The best gluten free pizza you could ever eat!!!
The Dont Panic sandwich was great! Full bar too!
Very good pizza.
What a cool cafe and bakery. Their gluten free bread is absolutely delicious. Their service and staff Is fantastic. We definitely love supporting local business and this place has a special place in our heart. We Highly recommend their gluten free food to everyone. Go check them out.
Great place! The service was perfect, the food was great and the place was clean. I was happy to eat somewhere where i didn't leave feeling sick. 100% gluten free and they cater to other sensitivities/ allergies as well.
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The restaurant was charming and the owner was sweet. My husband has a gluten and dairy allergy and we are pretty experienced in the gluten free world. I hate to leave a bad review but the gluten free items were the worst I’ve ever had. Extremely bitter. We took a pastry to go as well as most of our food and it had to be thrown away
As a vegan with many gluten-sensitive friends, this place has changed the game! I moved from Nampa to Boise 5 years ago, and Local First is the only reason I’ve found to come back. I had the veggie sandwich with the mushroom soup, and I had to double-check that it was indeed vegan because it was THAT good. My friend got the chicken bacon ranch sandwich, and she was in love with the gluten free bread. I even took some desserts to-go to make the bliss last longer. If you live in Nampa (especially if you have any dietary restrictions) you need to go to this place!
Chose this spot because of the gluten free options, which were plentiful on the online menu. Upon arriving, we learned that the menu was limited due to COVID-19 and some ingredients for the menu options were not available. A little disappointed but we went with a chicken pesto pizza. We were not disappointed. It was very tasty and came out quickly. The decor of the restaurant was very cute. I really hope this place weathers the current storm because gluten free restaurants are far and few. They also offered vegan, nut free and dairy free options.
Do not know what was LOCAL about this place. The worst service ever. The menu is not up-to-date with Yelp. The worst food I have ever tasted. I have eaten at a Chinese restaurant with smells of skunk outside gotten food poisoning and still returned to that Chinese restaurant for a second go around because it was good. I will never eat again here becuase it was s****
What a cool cafe and bakery. Their gluten free bread is absolutely delicious. Their service and staff Is fantastic. We definitely love supporting local business and this place has a special place in our heart. We Highly recommend their gluten free food to everyone. Go check them out.