Oldspeak — Restaurant in Garden City

Just came here tonight for the first time after having dinner across the street (Black Moon)... Love the aesthetic, love the book selection, and the choices for drinks were pretty sweet. I got the Meriwether cider and my bf got a beer, and we got to sit and people watch with a good drink in hand. The owners paid attention to detail and it doesn't feel forced--there's stunning William Morris wallpaper, copper accents at the bar, interesting things on upper shelves... And this amazing sign that changes every few minutes. Reminds me of train station visits I've had on the East Coast. And BOOKS. I was worried this would be a trendy bar that said it was book related, and didn't have anything aside from overdone vintage book decor, but they delivered. There's post it's on recommended books, and cool bookmarks, and I bought an art print of books also. I feel like this is one of my new favorite spots in Boise. ❤️ Also if you order tea, they have tiny hourglasses for steeping. LOVE a well planned and...

Hear me out - you can tell how much a business cares about the totality of their customers’ experience by the quality of their toilet paper. Oldspeak has great toilet paper, which is a rare find these days. Their attention to detail and intentionality is apparent in every little detail, from the decor, to the book and gift selection, to the menu; it’s clear that every choice was made with care and respect for their customers.

Great and affordable tea with beautiful, fun presentation. The shop felt like Hogwarts. From start to finish Oldspeak was a great experience....

As a habitual "guy reading alone at the end of the bar", I cannot even begin to express how meaningful this place is to me. I've been here a lot in the months since they've opened and gotten to know all the staff and many of the regulars and it remains as delightful now as it was on day 1.

If you are someone who has ever read a book or drank a beer (and I genuinely hope that covers 100% of the people who are reading this) then I heavily encourage you to pay a visit to Oldspeak—even if it's just to satisfy your curiosity. It's a wonderful space with some of my...