Spokane Playground’s Guide to Coeur d’Alene

 
 

Spokane Playground’s Guide to Coeur d’Alene

BY ANNA SENCHENKO

Coffee

CORNERSTONE COFFEE AND SUITES
 814 N 4th St, 
Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 

This shop opened in September of 2021 and since then the mother-daughter duo of owners Julie & Ashley Wiinikka have enjoyed getting to know their new customers, serving them locally-roasted DOMA Coffee and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls which often sell out before noon.

CDA COFFEE CO
418 E Lakeside Ave
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

PANHANDLE CDA 
849 N 4th St, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

VAULT 
324 Sherman Ave
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

EVANS BROTHERS COFFEE

504 E Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 

 
 

 
 

Breakfast

RUSTIC
309 E Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 

Rustic on Sherman makes all their breads in house. Their delicious, fast selling bagels are hand formed, and made old-school, NY-style. Handmade hash and smoked salmon bagels are customer favorites. This female-owned business is passionate about mentoring their staff to grow into becoming strong future business owners. Great food. Great mission. Must try.

ELMERS RESTAURANT
290 W Appleway Ave, 
Coeur d'Alene ID 83814  

LE PEEP
1884 W Bellerive Ln, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814
 
 

Credit: Mandy B - Izzys Comfort Kitchen

 
 

Lunch

IZZY'S COMFORT KITCHEN
726 N 4th St 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 

Owners Jason and Reannan Keene opened Izzy's in the fall of 2020 and their comfort food staples have quickly become popular for folks looking to enjoy a glass of french wine while eating fried chicken! Chef Reannan's menu of southern-inspired classics are family-friendly, hand-crafted and mostly gluten-free, making Izzy's a real crowd-pleaser along CDA's 4th Street.

MIDTOWN BLUEBIRD
816 N 4th St, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

TERRAZA WATERFRONT 
1950 W Bellerive Ln, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 
 
 
 

Drinks

BACKWOODS WHISKEY BAR 
1920 E Sherman Ave,
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

With over 40 different kinds of whiskey and a seasonal menu designed to warm you up, Backwoods Whiskey Bar at the eastern end of Sherman Avenue is a great spot to enjoy a Happy Hour cocktail or a stiff drink to end the evening. Grab some friends and a drink and let the winter blues disappear while you play Skee-Ball, Cornhole, Pool and all your favorite tavern games.

WINE HOUSE
1621 E Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

LIVEFORBLU GALLERY AND WINE BAR
505 Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

CHALICE BREWING CO.  
413 E Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814
 
 
 

 
 

Dinner

CRAFTED TAPHOUSE
523 Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 

Crafted on Sherman is hard to miss because they’re always packed. Besides their locally inspired gastropub menu, 62 rotating taps, and huge pretzels with the same texture as donuts, they are also well known for their heated igloos in the winter and their turtle races in the summer!

SATAY BISTRO
2501 N 4th st, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

BARDENAY RESTAURANT
1710 W Riverstone Dr, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814

 
 
 

Shop

MIDTOWN HOME & VINTAGE MARKET
10003 N 4th St, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  

Part of the vintage community since 2011, owner Megan Eatock finds joy when her customers experience the childlike nostalgia of finding that perfect "something". Currently showcasing 80 vendors, shoppers will find an eclectic mix of antiques, decor, clothing and gift items. With the extensive variety of old and new, everything from retro to farmhouse, Midtown Market carries something for everyone. 


CDA IDAHO CLOTHING COMPANY
210 Sherman Ave, 
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  
T-BLUE BOUTIQUE
404 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene ID 83814  
VELVET HAMMER BOUTIQUE
2049 N Main St, Coeur d’Alene ID 83814
 

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