Grit 2C

Stopped in for a family lunch. Every member of staff was so friendly. The wait time for food was a little long, and the prices were a little high, but the portions were generous and the taste was fantastic. The green goddess dipping sauce for the fried jalapeños was wonderfully spiced. The spring salad was amazing. The fish from the fish n chips was moist with a good batter. The cheese pull on the Cuban sandwich was insane, and the dijon jalapeño cheese whiz gave it a little kick but wasn't overpowering. You could taste is a home made sauce for the chicken alfredo. There weren't any negatives from the meal. I'm not in Caldwell often, but will come back next time I am.

I travel ALOT and love trying new places. Grit was recommended to me, but don't see the need to come back. The Burger was pretty good. Smaller than I imagined from some of the reviews I read. Also where the heck would anyone think a burger is worth almost 20 bucks. Rediculous. I would have rated this quite a bit higher but there wasn't any service...at least I've had better service at fast food restaurants. Did manage to choke down the last of my burger while I chewed on ice to help wash it down. I was seated, order taken, food delivered and check paid. Least interaction I've ever had.

My wife and I just shared a 2C burger and it was delicious. I’m glad we shared because the burgers are huge! We were with a group of 12 and the server got all of us fed quickly and smoothly. Nice place in downtown Caldwell.

Tried the poutine to go. It was good, but for the price it seemed like a small amount. I also wouldn't recommend getting it to go. The poutine came in a box with the gravy on the side. I didn't feel like I could pour the gravy over the dish or the box would have soaked up the gravy. The guy was nice that took my order. The restaurant seemed very clean. I would like to stop in again and try some of their other dishes.

The food was amazing and so was the service. Can't wait to move here to try all the things on the menu. If your ever in Caldwell Idaho make sure you stop in and give it a try. Just moved to Idaho and went back and had amazing food thank Shawna was amazing and the service was incredible, please help ask for Jordan. Thank you both for an amazing experience. This is definitely are go to for great food and amazing service. Always great food and Valarie is amazing also. Valerie is amazing and so is Quin.

Great Food & very attentive service. Keep it up.

Everything on the menu looked good! I ahd plans for dessert and was actually saddened by my human limitations of one stomach. Service was great. They had refills covered and they mastered the art of being prompt and helpful without being in your face. The food was amazing! I asked for my meat rare and it was! I gave atmosphere 4 stars cuz its kinda loud in there and sparse but I will definitely make a trip back!

Today was our 2nd visit to The Grit 2C. Everything was perfect. Friendly, attentive staff. We ordered the Grit dip with Cesar salad instead of fries, fish and chips and a side salad. The salads were amazingly fresh, the fish and chips were the best I've had in ages and the Grit dip is DELICIOUS! I cant wait to go back and plan to work my way through the menu as everything sounds very appetizing.

Just got back from another fantastic visit at Grit 2C. We were greeted and seated in the bar, which honestly, I wasn't too happy about. We were a party of four and the dining area was open. I'm assuming it was due to lack of staff. I quickly found out that the bartender was our server and despite having almost a full bar to contend with, our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Rockfish Tacos for the first time, chili oil on the side with their fabulous house salad. Hubby had the fish and chips and our friend had the bacon jam grilled cheese. Food took a little while to come out, but everything was hot and looked delectable. The tacos were perfectly stuffed with seasoned, marinated chunks of rockfish, soft and tender inside, slathered with a creamy avocado crema and coleslaw. I did put the chili oil on separately, to change up my spicy quotation on each bite...highly recommend. Each taco was so incredibly tender, with this flavor-induced ravenous hunger that explodes within your soul after the first bite. I just remember looking down at my plate, then up again, only to find an empty plate. I barely remember anything in between, other than the incredible flavors. The house salad was delightfully light, with the same herbaceous ranch and perfectly diced veggies and crunchies. Just spectacular. I could eat this dish over and over again. Friend shared a bite of the bacon jam grilled cheese and though delicious, not my speed. I will say that the bread was fluffy, yet perfectly toasted, each cranny had pan fried butter nestled inside. Hubby gobbled up the fish almost as quickly as I ate my tacos. Everyone loved their time at Grit 2C!

A friend recommended Grit2C as a good dinner meet up spot and wow, so glad I said yes! We were greeted by friendly smiles and conversation from the staff, and led back to the dining area- which was blessedly cool on this hot day. Meal and drink order was taken quickly and drinks arrived fast. We were all feeling like something a little light so we went for salads and THAT was a great choice. The presentation was beautiful, the produce was clearly farm fresh, and the taste combos were amazing. My spring salad was SO GOOD, and came with delicious charred sourdough. I can't recommend this enough! My daughter said that her farro salad was the best salad she's ever had- they were kind enough to swap feta for blue cheese at her request. My friend said her cobb was also perfect. I'm super impressed with what was a stellar meal with stellar service, in a charming town!

The cherry on top was for sure the bartender, Megan. Great drinks! We ordered the fried jalapenos but would NOT recommend these by themselves. It was like eating overseasoned spicy croutons. So we ordered a salad and put them on, one expensive way to salad it up ha! I plan to be back to try a few other food items!

Great service and food at a fair price and great location in Caldwell at the Indian Creek Plaza!

Every dish I have ordered has an incredible amount of flavor, it's as if the chef creates magic with every bite. He must know Dumbledore personally. The staff are attentive, personable, and friendly. You absolutely must try the Pad Thai, Pasta Primavera (with steak), ceviche (best I've ever had) or the Bacon Jam sandwich. Actually, anything you order will be amazing. Nice atmosphere and it's always busy, but not too busy. Good selection of drinks too!

The shrimp sandwich was nothing short of spectacular perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and that texture combo? If you're on the fence, jump off and run here. Your taste buds will thank you.

This place is great! We went here for date night and the Cobb salad was one of the best I've ever had. I love that the tables are so spread out and it's not all packed inside. (I do wish they had some booths.) the staff was friendly as well. We will be back.

Love this place, I can eat their whole chicken Alfredo bowl and not feel like shit. The ingredients are fresh, the food is light and the service is great. Everyone is always so friendly. It's nothing fancy, but that's Caldwell. It's the perfect casual dinner spot.

Fun place. I had the Cuban sandwich and the lavender haze. A little difficult to hear at a table of 6 50-somethings, but a good experience

Five of us decided to do dinner prior to taking in the wonderful Christmas light displays and shops at Indian Creek. Our first choice for dinner was really Janitzio's Mexican Restaurant - we were surprised that it was not open on Saturday (really closed on a Saturday?). Lo and behold we looked across the street and down the block just a bit and we saw that Grit 2 C was open for business. In retrospect, this really worked to our benefit. We walked in a slight drizzle to Grit 2 C. We were early enough to precede the dinner crowd and were seated right away. Really liked the vibe in this building, structurally vintage while at the same time modern (lighting, etc.). There is a mix of tables, booth/table combos, bar seating, high-top seating. Deceivingly large inside. Our server, "Valoree" (yes the correct spelling) was a treat. She was very personable, knowledgable on their menu, and checked on our table throughout our visit. You can tell that she really enjoyed working here. Drink & menu orders were taken promptly. The sound level inside while noticeable was not so loud as to disrupt any talking between the five of us. It (the talking among other groups) was rather pleasant and added a vibrancy to the meal. The special for the evening was a classic preparation of beef stroganoff (one of our party ordered it and said it was excellent). I included one somewhat blurry picture in this review of that specific dish. My wife ordered the "Chicken Alfredo" - Pappardelle Noodles, Bacon Bits, Alfredo Sauce, Parmesan, Green Onions, with Grilled Chicken and a Charred Baguette (pictured). I went with the "Grit Dip" sandwich - Smoked Angus Beef, Pepper Relish Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper Sauce, Crispy Onions on a Baguette with Chipotle Bacon Au Jus (also pictured). Both of our dishes held generous portions, could have easily taken half my sandwich home (fat chance!). I don't really lean to "dip" sandwiches, but the "smoked angus" along with a "chipotle bacon au jus" had me intrigued. I was not disappointed. I coupled the sandwich with the regular fries. If there was a disappointment, it was only with the fry sauce - I think I expected something more akin to the fry sauce at Bodacious Pig. It was fine really, but nothing exciting. The sandwich was really tasty - the pepper relish jam was surprisingly noticeable and appreciated. The "dip" which I normally associated as a clearer liquid (ala French dip), was in my opinion heartier in appearance - not clear, but nearly opaque - the chipotle bacon au jus was enjoyed very much. The chicken alfredo (I got to taste it) was everything it said it would be in the menu - a strong, thick alfredo sauce, bacon bits that were closer to small chunks rather than bits (and quite flavorful). The charred baguette was a nice touch as well. We were so pleased and thankful for the "misfortune" of Janitzio's being closed on Saturday -- since it led us right into such a great food find. There are several things we spied in the Grit 2 C menu that will have us returning for sure. Hopefully "Val" will again be our server. She was truly great. Overall, I would have rated this a 4.5, but again, rather than drop to a 4 (underrating), I have bumped it to a 5.

What a find! Locals brought us here and I'm so glad that they did! Menu is great, as it was hard to choose between a few items, but I eventually had the Farro salad (not before looking up exactly what was farro though). So if the internet is correct, right, farro is a grain better known as wheat. I have a long history with wheat, starting out on my family's farm in the back of the wheat truck, later driving that wheat truck, and then graduating to better things... however, the family wheat farm is still there producing wheat. I do visit it but try to stay out of the back of the wheat trucks. Once upon a time, I purchased a yogurt that had wheat in it. It was pretty tasty just like this salad minus the yogurt. This salad has incredible cheese crumbles and kale and a few other nicely added ingredients. Don't think of it as a salad but a meal. I'm not sure why wheat gets a bad wrap but I think it has to do with gluten allergies. I could definitely be wrong on that point since I'm definitely not allergic to wheat. Would I have this again? Absolutely. Wouldn't even look at other menu items! I did order the ginger cider that was on draft according to our waitress. When it was delivered, it was a grapefruit lime cider. No thank you! Take that back. Unfortunately, I then had to opt for a can (shudder) of peach cider which was fine.

When we got to Grit 2C we saw people waiting and were prepared to have a long wait, but they called us quicker than the originally 30min wait, so that was a great start! The staff was all really nice and friendly. The food was explosions of flavor! so good! It was definitely worth the drive here. We will be back! I had the rockfish tacos and they warned me they were spicy, and yes they had a kick! My mouth is very warm still... but SO good! And the draft root beer was full of flavor - more like a saspirilla. You have to come and get the tacos for sure!

Good food, but service was a bit slow. We were seated right away but it took awhile to get our drinks and food. Atmosphere felt too casual for the prices. It's like a big open warehouse with concrete flooring and minimal decor.

The food is so good!! It's fresh and has great flavor! We had the poutine and wanted to lick the bowl! It was so busy but staff was nice. Due to the business it was hard getting our drinks initially and refills, but overall great service. The atmosphere is casual and very inviting for an industrial style. We loved Grit 2C and will be back!

This place is so good. Even though it's quite the drive for me from Boise, it's one of my go-to's for delicious brunch and I always recommend it to my friends and family. All their menu items are very thoughtfully crafted. There really is something for everyone here! My favorite dish is the Spicy Thai Rice Bowl (thai sauce, white rice, radishes, carrots, daikon, crispy jalapenos, fresh cilantro, avocado, mint, cashews, lime) with chicken. There's a lot going on here, and everything mixes so well together. Each bite is a new experience! The crispy jalapenos are my favorite part. I don't find them very spicy, however I have a very high tolerance for spicy food. Another dish I frequently order is the Farro Salad. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's very unique. Again, there's a lot of ingredients that all go together deliciously. The farro is always cooked perfectly, and I love the addition of pomegranates. The kitchen is very accommodating in that you can easily substitute ingredients - I hate blue cheese, which is usually on this salad but I always sub feta. The balsamic vinaigrette is heavenly. As great as these dishes are, if you're dining for the first time I can't recommend the Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese enough! Someone in my group always gets this. It's delicious x 100. I highly recommend splurging an extra $2.00 for bacon or ham. Honorable mentions: The Chicken Alfredo is *chef's kiss*. The Grit Dip and Fried Chicken are also wonderful!

Called ahead to make sure casual attire was OK and it absolutely is. We are on the 16th day of a trip that has taken us from South Carolina across the country. We both got the C2 burger with fries and fry sauce and damn. It was incredible. A TON of bacon and great beef-crispy onions on the top were icing on the burger. Christian, our waiter did a great job. Super attentive, but not overbearing. We sat in the bar. The bartender was hustling as well. Didn't see a non-welcoming face. We're definitely coming back here. Bartender made a killer lemon drop. 10/10

Awesome burger and carne asada tacos. Great service. Very nice atmosphere. Would come again!

It is so much fun when a restaurant exceeds your expectations, especially when creating unique and delicious entrees. The menu items might sound ordinary, but the chefs here have a way of bringing something unique to each dish, which I love. We've been here a couple of times, and enjoyed the food every time. The servers are super friendly, and the atmosphere is that of an easy going home town restaurant.

We have walked past this place and even looked at the menu on previous visits but for whatever the reason we never stopped to eat here. On Friday night before Christmas we put our name on the hour long wait list and walked around and looked at the lights. All I have to say is we will be dining here again. The hostess that greeted us was so smiley and personable- then our server Valoree- was absolutely the best. She was positive and bubbly and took good care of us. Now... the food... we were a party of 4 and we all enjoyed our food. The fries that came with the cheeseburger were crispy and piping hot. The garden salad was dark leafy greens. I had the spicy chicken Thai bowl and the portion was very large, but it was delicious and spicy (for me anyway). This was such a great experience and we will definitely be back again.

I randomly popped in by myself and had the Nashville Hot chicken & a salad with their lemon vinaigrette. Wow. I'll definitely be back! So yummy. The place is cool, the staff in the bar area was great. The food came out fresh & hot

We came in to town tired from a long drive and used Yelp to locate a good spot to eat. Winner! We enjoyed the quick service, the good decor, the drinks and yes, our food! We have told other local people about this place and plan to return ourselves when in town.

Went here on New years and we were expecting to have a wait time to get seated, but they were able to get us in rather quickly with a party of seven. Our food didn't take too long either, I got their regular cheeseburger. I made the mistake of not telling them no Dijon because my gosh, it overpowered the burger and that's all I tasted. Their fries were good and so was their burger minus the Dijon. I'd like to come here again and maybe try something else. We all felt like their menu was a little all over the place, they also had pad Thai? lol who knows though, might be good?

We had a great experience at grit last night! We went in with a big group of family and they did great catering to our needs. The food was delicious! The place was super clean Victoria our waitress was super great and knowledgeable! We loved the crispy jalapeños and the pork side burger!

Love this establishment. An imaginative menu with awesome food. Every server we've had has been there long term and provide great service. It is worth the drive from Boise.

The Grit Dip is my go to and is the bomb! They also have great cider. Even when they are busy the service is good and the food arrives quickly and hot.

Grit2c is by far one of Caldwell's best. This is our primary go-to when we have friends or families visiting. Call me basic, but their burgers are absolutely delicious, and my personal comfort food. The poutine is an excellent starter!

Eaten here several times. Food and service is always great and great place to take guests that are in town.

Great service, Fantastic Food..we go frequently and enjoy it. We have tried most things on the menu, and gone to one of their holiday brunches...always delicious, always excellent service and happy staff.

Dinner was great. My wife and I both had the Grit dip and it was awesome. The building was super cool as well. We had a great time. Thank you Grit 2C!

Really like this place has good food and overall like the vibe and decent price for everything would come again

Most would consider the Crispy Cauliflower and Butternut Squash a featurette of the evening but this deliciousness deserves its own review. The main plot may be the chickpea battered cauliflower & butternut squash but hang on to your butts for the flavor explosion with the addition of cilantro cashew chutney on the side. Amazing start to arouse our curiosity for the main dish. My wife & I shared the Grit Dip staring seared black angus beef but the supporting cast of pepper relish, black pepper sauce and crispy onions stole the spotlight in this dish. Our friend ordered a Caesar salad with a perfectly balanced dressing. A true winner of a meal.

We stopped in on a whim and enjoyed a delicious meal. I ordered carne asado tacos, fresh margaritas and the best dill ranch dressing on a super fresh salad. All was wonderful!!

We had a party of 8 and all of us were so satisfied with our meals!! The food and service both were amazing! Shrimp and grits, the shrimp sandwich, and the pasta primavera were top 3 at our table!! We will definitely be back! Also, a huckleberry mule is always a great choice! Cheers!

We are from out of town and stopped here for dinner! It was super refreshing to not only have good food but great service ! Cobb salad was wonderful! We will be back!

This place is delicious. I enjoyed the Nashville Spicy Chicken Sandwich with no mayo. The staff is friendly, and always smiling. The menu is wide open and really something for everyone.

This is one of our go to spots. By far, the best steak in the valley! Great bar, good beers on tap, always great, friendly service.

Been here twice and had their pad Thai, and then their burger! Both pretty amazing. Has a good feel, good wait staff and I will definitely go again!

Food was super good, I got the smoked pizza and it was 9/10 so yummy! We walked up put our name on the list and the wait didn't take long, customer service was awesome and we overall had an enjoyable date night!

Food was great and ambience was nice. Service was solid too. Would definitely go back.

Great local Caldwell restaurant we've been able to dine at a few times. It can get rather busy at times, so I highly recommend making reservations, especially for large parties. The food is well prepared and quite enjoyable with a menu sure to please most anyone. The Mac and cheese is a good shareable starter, which I personally like to add the bacon and jalapeños! Give the Grit Dip a try or even the 2C burger. Both are very filling. If you prefer, there are salad choices and even some Pasta options. A small bar upon entering has about six seats available if you're lucky to get one while waiting.

Great place in downtown Caldwell! Came here during the lights, but it was good enough that we'd come back without the lights. Servers (especially the hostess) were fantastic- even in the "post Covid era" that we are in. Everything we ordered was great, and fresh. The shrimp and grits are actually better than great, and huge portions so bring an appetite or plan on bringing food home.

Fresh, Creative, Tasty, Lots of options Service is friendly and helpful Ambience is casual but hip Love everything about Grit

Three generations came together to celebrate my mom's 82nd birthday & Grit 2C did not disappoint! The beef dip was amazing & the homemade ranch dressing with the fries was so tasty! My daughter loved her club sandwich. The waiter kindly acknowledged my mom several times & really made her feel special!

Excellent food!!! Chorizo taquitos are so delicious and Pad Thai noodle so tasty. Service was good. Pleasant vibe

We stopped in with family on a recent visit to ID. What a wonderful surprise this cafe in Caldwell was! We were immediately greeted and seated for lunch. The staff was beyond friendly and answered all questions about the menu/drinks. We had two young children with us who were a bit undecided about what to eat, but our server was more than patient. The atmosphere was somewhat modern, but cozy at the same time. Just a lovely experience all around. The food was some of the best we've had in the area. They put their own spin on some classic dishes and hit a home run with each one. I wish I could remember what everyone ate, but there were a few that really stuck out in my mind. I had not had Fried Jalapeños (NOT Poppers) since I last visited SC, but they were on the menu here. Of course we ordered them as a starter - House Pickled Jalapenos, battered and fried with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce. Delicious!! The perfect precursor for the meal to come. I was torn on what to order, but finally settled on the Grit Dip - Smoked Angus Beef, Pepper Relish Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper Sauce, Crispy Onions on a Baguette with Chipotle Bacon Au Jus. Just a bit of flair to an old classic and oh so good. Against my better judgement, I ate most of my sandwich! Our group also had the Cuban - Smoked Pork Shoulder, Tasso Ham, Swiss, Dijon Jalapeno Cheese Whiz, Grilled Citrus Mojo, and Pickles on a pressed Baguette and a Brisket sandwich on special the day we stopped in. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. Cocktails as well as local and domestic beer and wine round out the menu. I found pricing to be on par with what I would expect for the great quality food we were served. I will return to ID for a visit with family and when I do, I will head to Grit to try some other menu offerings! Highly recommend!!

We took some friends here for dinner last night. Service was great, but the food was terrible. None of us (4) enjoyed our food. The fish and chips was oil soaked and dripping with oil. The 3 others all had the beef dip sandwiches. The "pepper sauce" on the sandwiches was overbearing. None us ate much of our food. We won't return here.

Food - This time the wife got a spring salad with steak. It came out separated, so you could build your own bites. Steak was juicy, the goat cheese was plenty, the beets were left alone and untouched as they should be, and everything else on the plate was fresh and tasty! I got the Rockfish Tacos. They were really flavorful, with zero fishy taste. The mild fish, the slaw, and all the sauces really made these tacos delicious.

First time eating here and my wife and I are surprised we haven't had the experience sooner. Wonderful server, even though her section was full. Very authentic Idaho fry sauce, and it was delicious. We will be back soon to support them for dishing out amazing food with outstanding portion sizes.

The food is very tasty. The staff is very friendly and strive to provide good service. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance with plenty of seating space and a nice selection of food and drinks. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Caldwell, Idaho