Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Meridian: 7:19 PM (MST). Holiday hours may differ – call (208) 895-3670 to confirm.
Location & directions
979 S Progress AveMeridian, ID 83642
About Tipsy Chef Cafe
Tipsy Chef Cafe is a restaurant located at 979 S Progress Ave in Meridian, Idaho. It is one of 219 places to eat and drink we list in Meridian. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Tipsy Chef Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 51 menu items across 10 sections, including Kid's Menu (Under 12), A La Carte, Drinks, Sides, and Omelets (3 Eggs). Listed prices range from $2.00 to $23.00, with a typical item around $14.00. Dishes worth a look include Kids French Toast Breakfast, Kimbel's Caramelized French Toast, and Iced Tea.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (208) 895-3670 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 979 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
- Phone
- (208) 895-3670
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 51 items · $2.00–$23.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Tipsy Chef Cafe’s weekday schedule with 42 other restaurants in Idaho. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 95% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 59. 81% of restaurants in Idaho open on Sundays, and Tipsy Chef Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 42 other restaurants in Idaho that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Idaho
Based on 23 menus with 1,027 priced items from restaurants in Idaho, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.99.
At Tipsy Chef Cafe the median listed price is $14.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for restaurants in Idaho.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $9.00 |
| Patty Melt | 13% | $15.00 |
| Chips & Salsa | 13% | $7.00 |
| Onion Rings | 13% | $6.95 |
| Fries | 13% | $5.95 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Tipsy Chef Cafe there are 22 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 28 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (3), and Bakeries & Desserts (3).
Competition is light: 1 other restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is Smokin Iron Bbq Restaurant & Catering, 0.3 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanShari's< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.1 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Tipsy Chef Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Tipsy Chef Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Tipsy Chef Cafe is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Tipsy Chef Cafe located?
Tipsy Chef Cafe is located at 979 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642.
What is the phone number of Tipsy Chef Cafe?
You can call Tipsy Chef Cafe at (208) 895-3670.
Does Tipsy Chef Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Tipsy Chef Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Tipsy Chef Cafe?
The typical price range at Tipsy Chef Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $23.00.
Does Tipsy Chef Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Tipsy Chef Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Tipsy Chef Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Tipsy Chef Cafe open late?
No, Tipsy Chef Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Tipsy Chef Cafe?
There are 28 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Tipsy Chef Cafe. Nearby options include Shari's (< 0.1 mi), McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), and KFC (0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Tipsy Chef Cafe?
1 other restaurant within a mile. The closest is Smokin Iron Bbq Restaurant & Catering, 0.3 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Idaho cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,027 priced items from restaurants in Idaho, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.99.
