The Griddle – American
The air at The Griddle is thick with the nostalgic scent of sizzling batter and caramelizing maple syrup, drawing guests into a vibrant space where breakfast is celebrated as an art form. Towering stacks of golden hot cakes and crisp, airy waffles share the stage with delicate crepes that fold over both sweet fruits and savory southwestern fillings, offering a symphony of textures in every buttery bite. It is a comforting sanctuary where thick-cut French toast and protein-packed pancakes turn the morning meal into a decadent, sun-drenched celebration.
2310, East Overland Road, Meridian, ID, 83642 +12082881848 https://thegriddle.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Griddle
Dairy-Free at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Dads Hot Cakes and Bowl of Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Protein Powered Pancake, Bowl of Fresh Fruit and Veggie Lovers Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rosie's French Toast, Gluten Free Protein Powered Pancake and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Create Your Own Omelet, Golden Gate and Wild West Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Create Your Own Omelet, Vic's Omelet and Cottage Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Create Your Own Omelet, Vic's Omelet and Cottage Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Griddle
The Griddle in Meridian has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Dads Hot Cakes and Bowl of Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Griddle
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| BBQ Burger | 102.1 g | 57.9 g |
| Southwest Crepe | 65.2 g | 57.4 g |
| Wild West Scramble | 10 g | 55.9 g |
| Two Eggs with Meat | 115.3 g | 50.6 g |
| Meat Lovers Omelet | 52.7 g | 48.6 g |
| Chorizo Benedict | 9.6 g | 46 g |
| Quinoa, Chorizo and Egg Tostadas | 94.3 g | 44 g |
| Jamaican Jerk Burger | 25 g | 36 g |
| Crab Cake Benedict | 39.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Hot Off The Griddle
- Dads Hot Cakes: Family recipe from scratch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Flavored Cakes: Choice of fresh blueberry, strawberry, banana, apple cinnamon or chocolate chip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten Free Protein Powered Pancake: From Empowered Foods Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Waffle: Traditional buttermilk style served with hot syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit And Granola Waffle: Traditional waffle cooked with homemade granola, topped with fresh berries and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgium Waffle: Thick and light malted waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Crepes
- Sweet Crepes: Two homemade crepes with cream cheese filling and choice of: raspberry, pecan with bacon caramel, fruit and granola, or huckleberry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Savory Crepe: Bacon, mushrooms, spinach, onions, Swiss cheese, scrambled with two eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce, served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwest Crepe: Chorizo, green peppers, onions, quinoa black bean salsa, jack cheese, scrambled with two eggs, topped with chipotle hollandaise, served with hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
French Toast
- French Toast: Three pieces of thick Texas toast dipped in Aunt Penny's special batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rosie's French Toast: Croissant dipped in Aunt Penny’s batter, topped with cinnamon & powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Crusted French Toast: Two slices of Texas toast crusted with pecans and topped with homemade bacon caramel sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caribbean French Toast: Two slices of Texas toast crusted in coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Stuffed French Toast: Two slices of Texas toast stuffed with cream cheese and choice of: raspberry, lemon, or huckleberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Crusted French Toast: Two slices of Texas toast with an almond crust, topped with fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Specialties
- Auntie Mo's Spuds: Hashbrowns mixed with bacon, onions, mushrooms, bell pepper and cheddar cheese with two eggs and toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gravy Train Potatoes: Bacon, sausage, and onions mixed with hashbrowns, topped with cheddar and gravy, served with 2 eggs and toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuit And Gravy: Large scratch biscuit topped with sausage gravy, served with hashbrowns and two eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wild West Scramble: Bacon, sausage, ham, bell pepper, onions, and pepper jack cheese scrambled with two eggs, served with hashbrowns and toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Croissant: Two scrambled eggs with diced ham and cheddar cheese on a croissant, served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quiche Lorraine: Swiss cheese, bacon and onions, served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hawaiian Loco Moco: White rice topped with a chuck patty, eggs any style, demi-glace, crispy onion straws and green onions Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Quesadilla: Two eggs scrambled with chorizo, green onions, avocado, jack and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla with sour cream and hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquile: Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, feta cheese, guacamole, sour cream, choice of red or green sauce and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito: Two eggs scrambled with bacon, ortega chilis, cheddar and refried beans, served with sour cream, guacamole, and hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros: Two eggs, Spanish sauce, refried beans, flour tortilla and hashbrowns Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quinoa, Chorizo and Egg Tostadas: Three corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, chorizo, quinoa black bean corn salad, jack cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Eggs and More
- Two Eggs – Any Style: Served with hashbrowns, toast and scratch jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Meat: Choice of bacon, Canadian bacon, chuck patty, sausage patty, ham, chorizo, or maple sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham Steak and Eggs: Served with hashbrowns and toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs: Hand-breaded to order, served with hashbrowns and toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cowboy Hash & Eggs: Diced red potatoes, sliced chorizo, onion, and green peppers scrambled with two eggs and jack cheese Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash & Eggs: Buttered russet potatoes and corned beef cooked on site from scratch Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelets
- California Omelet: Fresh tomato, avocado and cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach, Feta, Tomato & Basil Omelet: Spinach, feta, tomato and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vic's Omelet: Mushroom, bacon, ham and cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Lovers Omelet: Artichoke hearts, spinach, mushroom, onions and tomatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Lovers Omelet: Bacon, ham, chorizo, sausage and choice of cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Create Your Own Omelet: Choice of 3 ingredients from cheeses, meats, and veggies list Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Benedicts
- Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs, center cut Canadian bacon on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crab Cake Benedict: Two poached eggs atop scratch crab cakes with hollandaise and roasted red peppers on an English muffin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Benedict: Two poached eggs, avocado, and chorizo on an English muffin with chipotle hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- California Benedict: Two poached eggs, bacon, tomato and avocado on a grilled croissant with hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carnitas Benedict: Two poached eggs atop house made carnitas on an English muffin with chipotle hollandaise and fried onion strings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches & Specialties
- French Dip: Roasted beef, grilled onions, Swiss cheese on an artisan roll with au jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Gate: Turkey, tomato, avocado, red onion and jack cheese on parmesan and red pepper crusted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT: Over 1/3 lb. of bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben: House made corned beef, braised sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on toasted marbled rye Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap: Crispy chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, diced bacon, ranch in a flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Tacos: Quinoa black bean salsa, pickled onions, feta, avocado, and cilantro on corn tortillas, served with refried beans and rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos: Carnitas, quinoa black bean salsa, pickled onions, feta, avocado, and cilantro on corn tortillas, served with refried beans and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Griddle Rice Bowl: Chicken breast with jerk sauce, white rice, quinoa black bean salsa, tomatoes, pickled onions, avocado, cilantro, sour cream and Sriracha Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Cheeseburger: Fresh ground chuck patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, choice of cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Burger: Chuck patty in jerk sauce, tomato, onion, lettuce and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Burger: Fresh ground chuck, grilled jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Burger: Fresh ground chuck, American cheese, bacon, fried onion straws and BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt: Fresh ground chuck, grilled onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on toasted marbled rye Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad: Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers and house made croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Griddle Salad: Mixed greens, bacon, diced ham, cheddar and jack cheese, cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cottage Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cup of Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bowl of Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Beverages
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Coffee: Dawson Taylor Griddle Special Blend
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Hot Chocolate: Real milk and real chocolate topped with marshmallows
- Milkshake: Choice of strawberry, banana, orange cream, chocolate, vanilla or espresso
- Mimosa
- Bloody Mary
Frequently Asked Questions about The Griddle
- Is The Griddle dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Griddle has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Dads Hot Cakes and Bowl of Fresh Fruit.
- What can I eat at The Griddle on a dairy-free diet?
- Garden Salad, Dads Hot Cakes and Bowl of Fresh Fruit carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Griddle have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad and Dads Hot Cakes.
- Is The Griddle gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Griddle?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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