Wayside Cafe

We just happened to find this place as we were traveling back to Washington state and let me tell y’all that this little restaurant is an absolute treasure!!! The waitress was super sweet and very attentive and she was super slammed busy. The truckers special was an absolute steal on the price and the steak was delicious, tender and juicy. The rolls are melt in your mouth goodness and the dessert cakes are spectacular. What makes their rolls and cakes so good, they’re homemade. The love that’s added by going the extra step to do it homemade makes all the difference. Even the side salad was good because their ranch dressing has so much flavor and the salad itself was fresh. The whole place was filled with the regulars who were such a hoot to sit and listen to as they interacted with their waitress. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Do yourself a favor and if you’re in this area, stop on in and treat yourself to some of the best food you’ll have all year!!!!

Oh my! The food and service at Wayside Cafe is phenomenal. We have visited family numerous times in Rupert and never knew about this road side diner until our recent visit. It’s truly a hidden gem. All of the dishes we tried during our recent 10-day stay in Rupert- breakfast, lunch and dinner were excellent. Breakfast steak was good and most surprising was the Trucker’s Special - a ten ounce sirloin so tender and juicy. It’s as good as any high quality steak house. No need for steak sauce. All of the meals includes soup/salad, vegetables, and even a dessert of the day. Prices are awesome and affordable. Hence, another reason we came six times during our stay. Whenever in the Burley/Rupert area be sure to eat at the Wayside Cafe. They are open 24-hours.

This place is the bomb,not only did I have to get a to go box but I needed a wheelbarrow to carry it. I will be stopping by again. Brittany was my waitress and very professional. Thank you for a wonderful experience

Great service smiles all around! this place has a huge menu breakfast lunch and dinner all day if you craving something they probably got it. Had the truckers special steak was cooked perfectly. Didn’t even know that the meals come with dessert and it was good ! Deff adding a place to stop on my truck route as they have ample parking for big rigs!

This is a local Cafe and truck stop. My family loves to eat here because it's a comfortable atmosphere and the service is always great! We love that you can get anything on the menu all day long! My husband and son love to truck spot as we eat.

Comfy country atmosphere with lots of locals. The fries were fresh and perfectly cooked. Friendly staff and a great lunch while traveling. I would definitely come here again.

I miss these kinds of places. Wonderful people that aren't offended. Great place to eat great food. Many things are home made, including their salad dressings. The blue cheese is the best IMO, so much so I bought some to take with me. The staff at night was amazing. Best company I've had in a restaurant in a very long time. This kind of place is a dying offering. One that peppered the Nation back in the 70s and early 80s.

The food was dry and greasy, but it's a mom and pop style restraunt the nice waitress was very polite and flirty just like you like it then I go outside and the toothless hillbillys give a spoon fed gesture as I get into my luxury suv that I worked very hard for couldn't have asked for a better dinner great place to go recommend. the atmosphere made the food that much better

Have traveled more than 40,000 miles (all by car) across the USA over the past 4 years, stopping at all kinds of diners and smaller restaurants and I was so pleased with my experience at the Wayside Cafe!
Easy to find.
24 hours.
Plenty of parking.
Plenty of seating.
SUPER friendly and fast waitress (Tawnie?)
Great selection of food.
Great prices.
Great big portions!
We had the ground sirloin steak dinner and the finger steak dinner which came with soup, rolls, huge portions of the entree and a dessert!
You will not leave hungry and you will leave happy!
Tip these folks well...places like this are rare!!
(Photos of the menu with prices as of Sept 2022 included)

TRUCKER BROTHERS, LISTEN UP....I found this hidden Gem by accident. I got off the freeway looking for something else and saw a bunch of trucks here.

Being a truck driver and needing a 30 min break...I parked and walked in this restaurant.

I got steak and eggs with hashbrowns and toast.

Price is awesome, service is spectacular and truck parking is plentiful.

this is my new food stop in southern Idaho!

God bless these fine folks at this establishment

I'm a trucker and stayed the night out here one time, they have truck parking and a convenience store next door.

This place is 24/7 busy, awesome people, great food, and a chill, relaxing environment.

Definitely a place to stop by and eat. Excellent prices also

Nice little cafe with amazingly friendly service, great homemade food and good prices. We're family of 7 and we ate for under $85 with tax which is a win in our pocket book!!

My mom and dad and I decided to have breakfast at Wayside Cafe. My mom and I got a chicken fried steak with overeasy eggs and scramble eggs with hash browns and 2 toasts and my dad got 2 pork chops with overeasy eggs with hash browns and 2 toasts and we've got one waffles with whipped cream with strawberry jam. We'll be coming back whenever we feel hungry again for next time.

Great place for your family to have an early weekend breakfast. Service is always great. Such kind hardworking waitresses.

This restaurant is what small home towns are made of! Skip the fastfood along I-86, if you have a few minutes, to sit down and enjoy a home cooked burger it's worth it! Fast, friendly service and great food!

Amazing food! Friendly service! Breakfast is served all day! Open 24 hours! Best chicken fried steak I've ever had!

Absolutely loved this place. Food was great people were great both the workers and the locals. Really reminded us of my grandparents kind of lil cafe. And even though our 2 year old was a ball of energy n loud at somepoints everyone was great no one complained about her. It was a great family feeling from this place. Whenever we come through here again will absolutely stop here again.

great place everyone was nice and the prices were great. I got 3 pancakes and they were a good size. I was surprised of the size and it was only $7! Great meal

Pie and soup on our way through! They have a pretty big menu, hamburgers, salads, steaks, breakfast

Great food & service!!! This place is truly a hidden gem! The portions are more than generous & the bill is easy on your wallet. Seriously, anyone traveling I-84 thru Heyburn Idaho has got to stop in & enjoy...Any truckers out there will find plenty of parking & once you go once,it'll soon be a regular stop for you.