The Kneadery
 The Kneadery |
260 Leadville Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9462
The Kneadery is the quintessential ski town breakfast spot. Bustling in an old house one street off the main drag, close to city center, and just a hop and a skip from the ski mountain, the location is perfect and the atmosphere warm and cozy. Stop in early in the day—The Kneadery is only open for breakfast and lunch since owners Duffy Witmer and his daughter Alyson Tierney focuses their evening attentions on the legendary Pioneer Bar, a favorite nighttime hot spot cherished by locals and tourists alike.
With bottomless cups of hot, strong coffee and baked goods to beat the band, breakfast at The Kneadery is downright amazing. Portions are enormous, and nearly every plate comes with a mountain of golden hash browns. It is Idaho, after all.
Take your pick from hot cakes, waffles, or the huge selection of omelettes, but I recommend Michael’s Special, a tribute to former owner Michael Martin: three eggs filled with chicken-apple sausage, spinach, and mushrooms. The chicken-apple sausage is a house special all on its own, available as a side for $3.99. The corned beef hash ($10.99) is a real find, made from scratch with crispy bits of corned beef mixed with potatoes and onions, served with... you guessed it more hash browns! But the Rocky Mountain Eggs Benedict ($9.99) steals the show. Two perfectly poached eggs perched atop toasted English muffins with smoked Rocky Mountain trout, all smothered in a delicate Hollandaise sauce. This typically rich breakfast is light and satisfying at The Kneadery. Half portions are available for many items.
Lunch looks equally inviting with sandwiches piled high on thickly sliced homemade bread. Roughly formed hamburgers are fat and juicy and come fully loaded with the condiments of your choice.
The place is rustic and cozy with a central fireplaces and lots of windows to watch the snow come down. The dining room is ringed with little nooks and tastefully decorated with outdoor paraphernalia, including an antique canoe that hangs from the ceiling.
If you still have room, don’t forget to pick up a freshly baked cookie or muffin from the heaping plate on your way out the door.
JGE © 2007