US
Idaho
Ponderay

Hoot Owl Cafe

30784 Hwy 200, Ponderay, Idaho 83852 USA

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Wed 5a

Independent
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Accepted
Wifi

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“Supremely Delicious Hash browns in Ponderay!”

The Hoot Owl is a North Idaho highway side cafe dating from about "30-40 years ago" according to our waitress, although the building has been there since 1942 and was a drive-in in it's previous incarnation. It is just a couple miles from Sandpoint and not far from Schweitzer ski area. The portions are HUGE, so bring your appetite. There are some items that are so ridiculously enormous that they do offer 1/2 portions, such as biscuits & gravy and their wonderful Hashbrowns Supreme, which are sort of a thick-shredded fresh potato hashbrowns fried up with chopped onions, green pepper and mixed with ham and scrambled eggs and melted cheese on top.

Reviewed by
Jennifer D.

November 19, 2023

Welcoming & very friendly staff as well as the sound of happy/connected customers. The menu has ample delicious options to choose from. The food was yummy, generous portions with great... Read more

Reviewed by
Brian B.

February 02, 2024

Four stars for massive quantities of greasy spoon comfort food in a divey setting busting with charm. Honestly the food is not great but there's a shit-ton of it. I appreciate this. You may not.... Read more