Cinnamon roll | Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com BLACKFOOT — Across the street from several chain restaurants, there’s a long-established local restaurant that’s become a staple of the community. has been open at 1355 Parkway Drive and serving the Blackfoot community for 36 years running.
Its secret to staying in business is consistency and their incredible staff, said owners Todd and Virginia Burke. “(The secret is) putting out really good product day in and day out,” said Todd. “We have longtime staff here and they do an amazing job with the customers,” said Virginia.
“Everyone here does an awesome job.” Close to four decades ago, Todd spotted what would become their future building and thought it would be the perfect place to open a restaurant. This was at a time when Virginia’s father was retiring from farming.
Deciding to use Virginia’s and her parent’s experience in food service, they all started Homestead Family Restaurant together. “The first couple years were really touch-and-go, trying to figure out what to do, but it’s turned out very well,” Todd said. One of the most popular breakfast items at Homestead is the French Toast.
This menu item can be served in a variety of ways to meet the different taste buds of customers. Homestead decided to serve EastIdahoNews.com three slices of french toast, topped with scattered strawberries and a dollop of cream.
It was easy to see why this is one of the restaurant’s most ordered items. A mainstay.
