At the Nampa Municipal Airport, a mom-and-pop breakfast spot opened in 2016 that combines owner Nate Lindskoog’s passion for aviation with over 15 years of restaurant industry experience.
The Tower Grill serves scratch-made breakfast classics and hand-pressed burgers just feet from runway 29 and 11, where guests watch planes take off while enjoying French-pressed coffee and landing gear-size pancakes.
The restaurant features simple food enhanced by small-town airport magic, creating meaningful connections through sharing meals in a comfortable environment with runway views.
How The Tower Grill Won Nampa’s Hearts
The Tower Grill captured the hearts of Treasure Valley residents by delivering genuine, family-friendly service in one of Idaho’s most unique dining locations.
Owner Nate grew up with a rich history of flying in his family, bringing authentic passion for aviation into every detail of the restaurant experience 🔥
Customers discovered handmade chicken fried steak and crisp hash browns with fresh sourdough toast that earned declarations of “heavenly” from longtime aviation diner enthusiasts.
The overwhelming excitement kids experience watching airplanes take off and land from patio chairs makes this a family destination unlike any other breakfast spot.
The well-balanced flavors that avoid being overly salty or greasy set this family-owned restaurant apart from typical breakfast chains.
Food Highlights 🍳
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Huckleberry Crunch French Toast: This signature breakfast features thick slices topped with huckleberry crunch.
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A-10 Warthog Burrito: Named after the iconic attack aircraft, this “big boy” burrito packs all three porks (bacon, sausage, and ham).
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Chicken Fried Steak: This handmade breakfast classic arrives with crisp hash browns and fresh sourdough toast.
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Avocado Toast: A fresh and flavorful version with tomatoes and bacon bits, that’s different than typical preparations.
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Landing Gear Size Pancakes: These giant pancakes live up to their aviation-themed name — the generous portions pair perfectly with their tender, flavorful ham.
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Breakfast Plate: Perfect for first-time visitors, this sampler lets you try a little bit of everything, including their best-in-class sausage.
- Biscuits and Gravy: This scratch breakfast classic comes with crispy bacon and showcases the restaurant’s commitment to made-from-scratch cooking.
Atmosphere
The restaurant sits just feet from the historic Warhawks Air Museum at Nampa Municipal Airport, creating an unbeatable aviation-themed dining experience.
The patio overlooking the runway allows guests to watch planes take off and land while enjoying mimosas on Saturday mornings or French-pressed coffee any day.
This small restaurant with a small kitchen creates an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere where airport magic enhances every meal and creates lasting memories.
The combination of runway views and affordable prices makes The Tower Grill a destination for locals and visitors exploring the Treasure Valley.
Bottom Line
Visit The Tower Grill for scratch-made breakfast classics, including handmade chicken fried steak and huckleberry French toast, unique runway views where kids watch planes take off just feet away, genuine family-friendly service from staff who treat you like close friends, and supporting a locally-owned airport restaurant combining aviation passion with culinary excellence since 2016.
Address:
105 Municipal Drive, Nampa, ID 83687
📞 (208) 468-0460
🕔 Mon-Sat 8 AM–3 PM (closed Sun); Friday Dinner 5 PM–8 PM