At Panhandle Restaurant Partners we believe in pure and simple from-scratch meals crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and friendly customer service, all at an affordable price . Convenient dine in and take-out options for those on the go, or those looking to sit down and enjoy the ambiance. When you dine with us, it’s just a full plate of flavorful food for everyone.
While the menus differ, all restaurant locations use the same fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in all our made from-scratch meals.
Times may change, but our value pricing does not. Affordable dining offered with convenient dine-in, take-out, and catering options for everyone.
We love being part of the Ponderay & Sandpoint communities, and we are always looking to find ways to improve and support our neighborhoods.
Chef Patrick Shepler has always had a passion for food. As a native to North Idaho, he grew up watching Food Network and cooking shows, finding inspiration in what the rest of the culinary world had to offer.
Patrick began his culinary career working at banquets. While that showed him the ins and outs of catering and event production, it wasn’t quite what he was looking to experience.
After leaving the banquet business, Patrick climbed the ladder at various Coeur D’Alene establishments, both corporate and local, and worked his way from the dish pit to the cook pit. In February 2020, Patrick became chef at Farmhouse Kitchen, just six weeks before the onset of the pandemic. Navigating a new position during that time was not easy, but he managed to find his way.
Today, Patrick is head chef and General Manager for all Panhandle Restaurant Partners locations. His position allows him to use his previous experience as well as experiment with his true passions: flavors, fire, and fermentation.