As a Boise local, I’ve spent years searching high and low for the best Boise coffee shops and since Boise is rapidly growing, we have gotten an ever-expanding local coffee shop scene. Local coffee shops have gained more and more popularity in recent years, and coffee connoisseurs are starting to see a rise in locally-owned, small-batch roasters, craft coffee shops, and coffee-centric cafes.
If you are someone who loves good coffee or a cold brew and wants a great place to sit down and work, I’ve got you covered. Looking for a particular vibe? Boise’s got an array of them! So skip the Starbucks and head to a local roaster that will provide a greater experience!
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Here are a few of my favorites:
Boise’s Best Coffee Shops
Slow by Slow Coffee Bar
This café has a relaxed industrial atmosphere with a staff who genuinely cares about the artisanal process of coffee roasting. Their knowledge and attention to detail will help you make fantastic ordering suggestions. The motto on their wall is, “It’s the mindset that everything should be done with the time and care it deserves.”
Located downtown in BoDo (Boise Downtown) on 8th Street, you’ll find a great laid-back hang-out. If you are having a business meeting or want to get some work done, this is the perfect place to snag a spot at one of the large tables while waiting for your artisanal coffee.
Slow by Slow, 405 S 8th St suite 155, Boise, ID 83702 | Get Directions Here
a Café
This is my absolute favorite in the summer months due to its airy, light atmosphere and garage hangar doors that let in the sunshine. Every decor detail is so deliberate, and they have great tables with chargers to plug in and get some work done.
Not only is their artisanal coffee wonderful, but their food is amazing! Their motto on their site is “gather, eat, connect, be,” and it’s a great place to meet, chat with friends, or come solo and enjoy the good vibes! If you love the space, you can even hire them for private events and hire their staff for catering.
a Cafe, 109 S 10th St, Boise, ID 83702 | Get Directions Here
Broadcast Coffee
Broadcast Coffee is one of the newer coffee shops in downtown Boise hailing from Seattle. Its a great spot for working! I personally love the decor here and think it’s got a great vibe. They also have areas to sit outside and are located right next to Cherie Buckner-Webb Park on 11th and Bannock. They have all sorts of unique drinks and delicious breakfast items!
Broadcast Coffee, 1100 W Idaho St Suite 105, Boise, ID 83702 | Get Directions Here
Push and Pour
With outdoor and indoor seating, this coffee shop has the best of both worlds in the warmer months. Push & Pour is located in Garden City and near the Boise River greenbelt, and the owner’s love of skateboarding inspired the decor. This shop is less than a two-minute walk to the river, so grab a cup to go and take a stroll along the water. They also have the best merchandise!
Push and Pour also recently opened a grab-and-go coffee spot in Boise at 501 S. Ash St. if you don’t feel like going to their Garden City location to get a cup of coffee.
Push and Pour, 214 E 34th St, Garden City, ID 83714 | Get Directions Here
Form and Function
Without a doubt, Form & Function is one of the “trendiest” coffee spaces in Boise. This loft-style café has plenty of space and is located in The Fowler building in downtown Boise connected to The Wylder, which is one of my favorite restaurants downtown.
Not only are they in a great location downtown, but they have some of the best coffee in Boise. In fact, they are known for their own special coffee blends and many people buy local coffee directly from them. They also have great breakfast options and have a lot of tables to meet with a friend or get some work done.
Form and Function, 511 W Broad St, Boise, ID 83702 | Get Directions Here
Caffeina Roasting Company
A little drive from downtown, Caffeina is the coziest space with the most seating out of all of the coffee shops listed, both indoor and outdoor. They also serve beer, food, and sometimes, live performances, so is a great place to meet up with friends or put your head down to get work done. Plus they have another location on the Boise Bench, at 6575 W Overland Rd.
Caffeina, 4774 W State St, Boise, ID 83703, Get Directions Here
The District Coffee House
I have spent so much time here, and it’s still one of my favorite local places to work. The cafe serves Form & Function coffee, a testimony to Boise’s supportive community environment.
The space is very open, with a few comfy seating options, great natural lighting, and reliable WiFi. I like the size of this place because you can almost always guarantee to get a spot if you want to work.
The District Coffee House, 219 N 10th St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions Here.
Neckar Coffee Roasting Company
With sleek and modern interior design and one of the most beautiful coffee bars, Neckar is the most streamlined and gorgeous.
It’s also a great place to work and is a favorite local coffee shop owned by a cute couple who know how to do coffee correctly.
They are known for their amazing artisanal coffees, pour-overs, lattes, cortados, and espresso drinks. You may also want to try one of their fresh-baked pastries or their affogato!
Neckar, 117 S 10th St, Boise, ID 83702, Get Directions Here
Java Downtown Boise
There are multiple Java locations in Boise because Java is a classic Idaho coffee shop. Most local Idahoans know Java pretty well.
Upon walking in, you’ll be hit with the smell of roasting coffee and a warm atmosphere. I think Java is perfect for having a low-key breakfast with friends. Their large menu has great options, from burritos and bagels to avocado toast.
I recommend ordering the famous “Bowl of Soul,” a cup of coffee mixed with their famous Mexican hot chocolate!
Java Downtown, 223 N 6th St # 110, Boise, ID 83702, Get Directions Here
Java Hyde Park, 1612 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions Here
Pine Coffee Supply
Pine is probably one of the newest coffee shops to enter the Boise market! It’s located in downtown Boise and replaced an old restaurant. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, just the cutest and most fun spot. They are also serving some light bites. If atmosphere and design are on your list, this might be the spot. There’s limited seating for working inside, but there’s seating outside if you come on a nice day.
Pine Coffee Supply, 175 N 14th St, Boise, ID 83702 | Get Directions
Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters
Dawson Taylor is another really popular coffee shop in Boise, located downtown in the middle of the action on 8th Street. There’s plenty of seating for working, and there are indoor and outdoor tables. I also think the quality of the coffee is top notch, and the staff is super friendly! They also now have two locations with another one called Roast @ Dawson Taylor located in the Lusk District near Boise State University!
Dawson Taylor Downtown, 219 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, Get Directions Here
Roast @ Dawson Taylor, 1035 S Lusk St A, Boise, ID 83706, Get Directions Here
Flying M Coffee
Flying M is another Boise staple that has been around since 1992. With a location in downtown Boise and then two more in Nampa and Caldwell, they almost have a cult following. It’s a great place to meet up with friends, have a late-night chat (they are open quite late), or get some work done. They also have a few spots to sit outside and a quirky gift shop inside the coffee shop!
Flying M Coffee, 500 W Idaho St, Boise, ID, Get Directions
The Alchemist
This is a really great coffee shop with two different locations. My personal favorite location is the one on Stewart Ave., but both have great vibes and are perfect for meeting a friend or getting some work done. Plus, they have great food as well!
The Alchemist Coffee 27th, 2701 W Stewart Ave, Boise, ID 83702, Get Directions Here
The Alchemist Overland, 10650 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709, Get Directions Here
Hyde Perk Coffee House
I love the atmosphere at Hyde Perk! It’s located in a fun neighborhood in Boise, Hyde Park, and has a great cozy vibe. It can be really busy on the weekends and a cozy place to work on the weekdays. There’s a small amount of seating outside as well. I love their coffee and pumpkin chai!
Hyde Perk Coffee House, 1507 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions Here
This list is not exhaustive, but these are some of the best! Some other honorable mentions that also have great coffee and fun atmospheres are:
- Big City Coffee and Cafe– great spot for breakfast and coffee in West Downtown
- Jitters by Jayne– new coffee shop downtown!
- Goldy’s Corner – This is part of the breakfast spot, Goldy’s, but they have a coffee shop on the side
- Western Collective– This is a brewery, but they serve coffee!
Whichever coffee shop in Boise you choose from this list, you can’t go wrong! Next up, we’ll have to include an extensive list of the best coffee shops you can find not just in Boise but in the whole Treasure Valley. Thanks so much for reading, and happy coffee shop hopping.
This post was written by me and fellow travel blogger and Boise-lover Alex from Along Came Alex. Follow her on Instagram at @along.came.alex or her blog, Along Came Alex.
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The list of coffee shops is amazing and I would surely like to visit one of my cafes whenever I visit the city of Boise.