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Is Westside Drive-In Still Open? Update (Boise, ID)

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As of September 2026, Westside Drive-In is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
westsidedrivein.com ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the 1929 W. State St. location, updated September 2026, shows current reviews and posted hours; the diner's own website lists the same address as an active location.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 6
  • Original air date
  • Address 1929 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Chef Lou's Westside Drive-In in the episode "Who'Da Thunk It," aired 2009-05-11, highlighting the drive-in's scratch-made soups, roasted meats, and Chef Lou Aaron's signature Idaho Ice Cream Potato dessert. The State Street drive-in has operated since 1957 and was purchased by Aaron and his father-in-law, Ron Isaacs, in 1994, who rebuilt the menu around house-made recipes. According to westsidedrivein.com, the business opened a second Boise location on Park Center Boulevard in 2012, now run by Aaron's son Josh, while the original State Street drive-in continues to operate under the Westside Drive In name. The site's history page recounts Aaron's decades of Boise kitchen work, including an apprenticeship at the Owyhee Hotel's Gamekeeper Restaurant and a stint with Hilton Corporation in San Antonio, and notes he was later ordained a Catholic deacon. This appearance is matched to the business already tracked in this database as Westside Drive-In, based on the same State Street address and ownership history.

The episode featured Westside Drive-In's "Ice Cream Potato," a dessert built to resemble a loaded baked potato, at the same Boise stop covered by 107.9 LITE FM (Michelle Heart, October 9, 2018). Westside Drive-In is a 1950s-style diner that has operated in Boise since 1957 and was purchased by chef Lou in 1994, according to Food Network's restaurant listing, which also notes his background as a classically trained chef. The diner was previously featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2009. A Yelp listing for the location, updated September 2026, shows continuing customer reviews and posted hours for the address featured in the Man v. Food episode. Westside Drive-In has since added a second Boise location on Parkcenter Boulevard, according to Yelp listings for both addresses.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Who'Da Thunk It
What was featured
Idaho Ice Cream Potato dessert and scratch-made comfort food at the original drive-in
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Westside Drive-In
Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
'Ice Cream Potato' dessert built to look like a baked potato
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Westside Drive-In

Frequently asked questions

Is Westside Drive-In still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Westside Drive-In is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Westside Drive-In after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Chef Lou's Westside Drive-In in the episode "Who'Da Thunk It," aired 2009-05-11, highlighting the drive-in's scratch-made soups, roasted meats, and Chef Lou Aaron's signature Idaho Ice Cream Potato dessert. As of September 2026, Westside Drive-In is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Westside Drive-In located?

1929 W State St, Boise, ID 83702. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Westside Drive-In?

Season 6, Episode 6 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 11, 2009. The episode is titled “Who'Da Thunk It”.

Is Westside Drive-In still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The State Street drive-in has operated since 1957 and was purchased by Aaron and his father-in-law, Ron Isaacs, in 1994, who rebuilt the menu around house-made recipes. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1929 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Venue type
diner
Official website
westsidedrivein.com

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