B Big Bites

Located across the street from Gringos and the Paramount theatre

One of the newest establishments in Rexburg, B Big Bites is one of Rexburg’s best kept secrets, and I’m letting the cat out of the bag. Family run, it is a throwback to the old fashioned neighborhood diners, where you knew the owner, she knew you, and she cooked you what you wanted. Therein lays the charm of this place. While the specialties are Soups and Sandwiches, there is always something new, off the menu. Every Friday and Saturday there is the $5 meal special – it could be anything from lasagna to meat and potatoes, and is usually all you can eat, plus a drink. There is a large selection of sandwiches, which are actually quite good. There is a good balance of bread to meat to cheese, and etc., which is key to a fine sandwich. Their soups are also good, usually served in a bread bowl. My favorite that I’ve had there is bacon and potato, hearty and creamy, and involving bacon. The ice cream selection is slightly limited, but they have the finest vanilla I have had in town, so I don’t even care. It’s sweet and creamy like nothing you can find in stores, and I recommend it to everyone.

The owner and chef is an amiable woman named Ida. She treats all patrons as family, and has a presence that is both laid back and comfortable. She also is one of those cooks who likes to always try new things out, and is always open to suggestions of new products. If you want something different and off the menu, she’ll find a recipe for you.

Because of her openness to suggestions, there is always something new available at Big Bites. My favorite has been chocolate covered bacon (which is definitely worth trying when available), but other offers have included fried cookie dough and chocolate covered strawberries, bananas, and kiwi. There is also a constant selection of blueberry muffins and cookies as well.

The prices are well within a poor college student’s budget - $1.00 for three scoops of ice cream, $0.50 muffins, and $3.50 sandwiches, if you want to eat out for cheap, this is the place to go. And there’s something to be said for a business that offers free Easter dinner to its patrons. This ranks on my top 10 places to eat in the ‘Burg.