New Owners-Same Great Fresh Made Food at “On The Fly” Deli in Downtown Boise

Downtown Boise has become a mecca for foodies lately, with new restaurants of all types and sizes popping up left and right. A stop in downtown is convenient for me after the morning show so I'm one of those people who is always searching for a great lunch spot at a great price....and I recently found one that I have to share with you!

On the Fly is under new ownership. Udi and Chrishani Gunathilake recently purchased the downtown deli from Dustan Bristol, but nothing has changed...same great fresh food made daily at a great price..the only thing that has changed according to the chef is fresh daily made muffins.

Now I love On the Fly for a couple reasons...it's located close to my work, they are fast and you can find deli lunches for under $5. That's a better price than fast food places and I can order my food and have it delivered too.  (BONUS)

On The Fly, located on the second floor of Zion Bank building at 8th and Main and they are  known for their fresh daily made soups, salads, and gourmet sandwiches.....Most of which are in the $5 and under range.

The owners are also known for putting creative spins on traditional deli foods like their house-roasted beef sandwich with Bearnaise Aioli and arugula, balsamic kale salads, house-pickled eggs roasted cauliflower soup and more. All of the ingredients are fresh including their bread, made locally at Gaston's Bakery.

And one big thing that I really love is they give back to the Boise community every single day, by donating each day's leftovers to local charities.  Think about that...no food goes to waste by getting thrown out...people who would otherwise go hungry are getting some amazing food from On the Fly.

On The Fly is open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. While grab-and-go meals are available, the deli is also a great place to dine in...their soups are excellent.

To order online:

https://ordering.chownow.com/order/1493/locations

Or to learn more about On The Fly:

https://m.facebook.com/ontheflydeli/

Check out some of their menu below:

BREAKFAST

$4.50

CROQUE MADAME

House ham, egg and Swiss fondue.

$4

CROQUE MONSIEUR

House ham and Swiss fondue.

$4

VEGETABLE PANINI

Asparagus, mushrooms, onion and cheese.

$1.50

PASTRIES

Rotating quick bread, coffeecake and croissants.  $4

CUT FRUIT

Rotating fruit with O.T.F. flair.  $3 / $4

OATMEAL

Steel cut, quinoa and rotating flavors.

SANDWICHES - WRAPS - PANINIS   $5.00

ROASTED BEEF SANDWICH

House rotisserie Certified Angus Beef, shaved thin and served with organic arugula, red onion, shaved Manchego cheese and house made Bearnaise aioli on Gaston’s Bakery soft baguette.

$5.00

HAM AND HAVARTI SANDWICH

House cured rotisserie ham shaved thin, house made dill pickle, havarti cheese, and chili Dijon aioli on Gaston’s Bakery soft baguette.

$5.50

ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH

House brined and rotisserie turkey breast shaved thin, roasted red and green bell peppers, smoked gouda cheese, aioli, and dried chili pesto on Gaston’s Bakery soft baguette.

$4.50

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Pulled house brined and rotisserie chicken, herb vinaigrette, fennel, red onion, raisins, blue cheese crumbles, fresh basil, toasted walnuts served on Gaston’s Bakery soft baguette with aioli, organic arugula, and sliced tomato.

$5.75

SALMON SALAD SANDWICH

Rotisserie salmon, fresh dill, celery, red onion, Dijon, aioli, and capers served on Gaston’s Bakery soft baguette with organic arugula and sliced tomato.

$6.50

REUBEN PANINI

House cured and rotisserie certified Angus beef, shaved thin, with house Louie dressing, Swiss cheese fondue, and roasted cabbage tossed in vinaigrette served on Gaston’s Bakery rye Panini.

$4.50

GRILLED CHEESE PANINI

Sharp white cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, shaved red onion and pear on Gaston’s Bakery Panini bread.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ROTATING SANDWICHES

$3.50

EGG SALAD SANDWICH

Hard boiled eggs, Bristol bacon jam, and dill crème fraiche served on Gaston’s Bakery Pullman bread.

$4.00

BOLOGNA SANDWICH

House made bologna, green olive tapenade, aioli, organic arugula, and sliced tomato on Gaston’s Bakery Pullman bread.

$4.00

CASHEW BUTTER & JELLY

House made cashew butter, boysenberry conserve, and fresh banana on Gaston’s Bakery Pullman bread.

$4.50

CREPE WRAP

Sharp white cheddar, romaine, black bean salsa and cilantro mayo

DAILY GRAB AND GOSALADS .....All salads on daily rotation 

$5

BALSAMIC KALE SALAD

Chopped kale, baby spinach, and organic arugula with feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, candied hazelnut, and figs served with balsamic vinaigrette.

$6

MISO SALAD

Napa cabbage, shitake, cashew, wontons, pickled daikon, ginger, miso vinaigrette.

$4.50

CAESAR SALAD

Chopped romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, olive tapenade, house croutons, and hardboiled egg served with house made Caesar dressing.

$5

WALDORF

Chopped romaine, apple, celery, red onions, grapes, and walnut vinaigrette

$5.50

CITRUS SALAD--SEASONAL

Spring mix, ruby grapefruit, avocado, red onion, mango, and citrus vinaigrette.

$5

PEAR SALAD--SEASONAL

Arcadian mixed greens, grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, diced marinated pears, and roasted red onion with house made tarragon vinaigrette.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ROTATING SALADS

$6

SOUTHWEST FERRO SALAD

Ferro salad with tomatoes, toasted papitas, onion, cotija cheese served with cilantro vinaigrette.

$6

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Tri color quinoa, cucumbers, red onion, grape tomato, and feta cheese in a red wine vinaigrette.

$6

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Roasted fingerling potatoes, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, black olives, and herb vinaigrette.

$6

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Roasted Brussels sprouts, cheddar cheese, toasted hazelnuts, granny smith apple and a house made Dijon vinaigrette.

$6

COUSCOUS SALAD

Couscous with organic arugula, dried cherries, toasted pecans, and goat cheese.

SOUPS

Every day two of On The Fly's signature soups are prepared and served up fresh.

Just call or stop by to see which soups are on rotation.  $3 for a cup / $5 for bowl

SOUPS

TOMATO BISQUE
PUMPKIN BISQUE
CAULIFLOWER
SWEET POTATO LENTIL
VODKA BEET
MUSHROOM
CURRY CARROT
ASPARAGUS
CORN
CREAMY FRENCH ONION...(I'm not a big French Onion fan, but this was AMAZING!)
PEAR
ROMESCO
SHRIMP
CHICKEN
GNUDI

DELI SWEETS  $2

LEMON BASIL BARS

House made lemon curd baked with basil shortbread crust

$1.75

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

Large house made chocolate chip cookies.

$3.50

CHOCOLATE CHILE MOUSSE

House made chocolate mousse with dried chile and whipped cream

SNACKS  $5

HUMMUS

$5

SAMPLER

$5

LUNCHABLE

$1.50

PICKLE

$1.50

CHIPS

$1

PICKLED EGG

$4

YOGURT PARFAIT

$1.50

WHOLE FRESH FRUIT