If you’re a night owl, you may have visited Shari’s Restaurant in Boise for a meal in the wee hours over the years.
In the future, rather than spending a few dollars on a 1 a.m. breakfast, prepare to withdraw a few dollars at a 24-hour ATM.
Known for its family-style cooking and late-night service, Shari’s, 8521 W. Franklin Road, has closed its doors.
Even stranger for those nostalgic for Idaho? The distinctive six-sided building near Milwaukee Street is expected to be demolished. Ideal Demolition Services of Emmett is awaiting permits from the city and plans to raze the structure in May.
What emerges from the rubble will literally concern the Benjamins. City records show planning and development departments approved plans to build a 4,286-square-foot bank. A letter of intent states that this is part of a “national plan to expand Bank of America’s business in emerging markets.”
Bank of America, many Idahoans remember, once had a presence in Boise. This would mark his return.
Founded in 1978, Shari’s is a regional chain headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Somewhere along the way, it went from Shari’s Restaurant to Shari’s Cafe and Pies. Dozens of locations are spread across Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. In the Treasure Valley, Shari’s has remaining stores in Garden City, Meridian and Nampa.
A note in the window of the now-defunct Boise store thanks customers. The restaurant has been in service for more than 30 years, it is said.
Every time a dining establishment with so many memories closes its doors, it’s a little sad, isn’t it?
“It’s a shame we had to close our Boise location,” explained one owner’s response to a recent Google review, “but most of the staff has moved to the other three Shari’s in the valley. Come see us for the same great service and fantastic pies All of our Shari’s are open late and our Garden City location has extended hours until 2am.
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