Everything! I love the hustle and bustle of A Tavola. Love the chatter of the customers! The customer staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Love the availability of frozen foods for gifts for new mom, housewarming, and those who have been ill. The butternut squash lasagna is the bomb! Deb Welch! read more

We went for the hidden Christmas store but will 100% be back for everything else. Great simple breakfast/brunch and coffee, homemade everything (buy some croutons to go amongst other items). All of it was better than expected. The Christmas stories absolutely magical- but so is the regular store. I would 1000% bring people here and have recommended it to several friends already. read more

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Talk about a variety of food and gift offerings. A Tavola is a memorable experience you can't beat! The food is good, great coffee and darling offerings throughout are sure to leave you feeling satisfied on many levels. Love their unique shop and food offerings!! A very special place indeed. read more

I don't hand out a lot of 5 Star reviews but this place definitely earns it! A great space, nice outside patio and a fair amount of inside seating as well. The assortment of food items and prepackaged food is impressive. The imported pastas and other packaged goods are very impressive! Everything from gifts, kitchen items, hand towels and such all very French and Italian...bright colors and flavors to match! I came in for lunch, had heard about this and driven by a few times! Turned out having an amazing eggplant dish, a little pasta salad, a cookie and very refreshing drink! Prices were good, quality of the food and the flavors were worth every penny! There are so many options from Salads, both leaf ones and pasta salads...bright bold flavors and classics! This is the sort of place you come for a nice meal, a snack, some conversation and to enjoy the world around you! Great place for some gift ideas and stocking stuffers for those that love to cook and enjoy good food! I am a fan! KT read more

A Tavola - Cafes Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've been here twice and have enjoyed their sandwiches and salads. Lots to choose from and the coffee pastry section on the other side of the store is a nice treat afterwards. The store is packed full of lots of gourmet foods to take home and candles, etc. A bit overpriced but still fun to browse. read more

This place is pretty spectacular. I am from Ohio and when visiting, my friends pick me up from the airport the head to A Tavola for lunch. They have a great selection of salads, sandwiches including hit panini type and daily specials. It's an am amazing market with all kinds of specialties and gourmet cooking items, gifts and an additional bakery. If in Boise, this is a definite must stop! read more

Pros- Clean, friendly & helpful staff, beautiful atmosphere and a wonderful respite from the smoky & hot outdoors. However, there is available beautiful outside seating in the mornings to enjoy in a garden-like setting. Inside, find a complimentary library to peruse as you relax. Be sure to visit in the fall/winter holidays as they open a larger connecting space with treats for the eyes! You can order coffee from the deli counter and/or pay for all of your purchases at the coffee counter. After ordering, you are given a table number flag, so the staff can bring out your food/coffee. No need to clean up afterwards, as they will buss your table for you. The Croque Monsieur was delightful with accompanying vinegrette-dressed greens. The vinegrette was bright and not overpowering. I had the mexican coffee with oatmilk , which proved to be perfectly balanced and satisfying. You can spend an enjoyable time looking at all the imported items for sale and count yourself lucky to buy a few. Flowers, candles, gifts, cold items, frozen items, wines, coffees, pastries, deli salads & proteins. . Cons- Be sure to check your credit card balance before arriving. Prices are high! Image a piece of cooked salmon at $14.95, by itself, no sides! Also small jars of sauce for $12.99. Unfortunately, this means this is a once or twice a year stop and cannot be a regular visit because of the expensive items. My sandwich was unfortunately dry & had very little ham inside. There is a constant and annoying bell ringing, that went on for my entire stay. I'm told it is to alert the staff of pickup orders from the kitchen and such, but there must be a better way to do this without grading on the nerves of the customers, or is this to drive us out and prevent "camping". Before 9am, and they ran out of plain croissants? They should be having adequate stock thru lunchtime. ... I did enjoy myself and would definitely return once I can pay off my credit card balance a little bit. read more

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If I could give no stars I would we were so excited to wrap up our morning of holiday shopping with a yummy lunch and to add to our holiday decor collections. We went into the Christmas room and no hello but the older woman with the calico hair tells us to wrap up our desserts (we weren't going to be eating and browsing) then as we're were going to make our selections of the beautiful large candles I accidentally tipped over a paper tree nothing broke and my daughter over heard the older calico haired woman say to the young girl go watch them then are going to break something. Literally how rude I won't spend my husband hard earned money at this establishment ever again. I feel bad cause I was with someone I had boasted to about this place to who had never been, and this is the first impression. Just shameful. Hopefully management addresses the toxic behavior. read more

This is the cutest cafe and gift shop! The ambiance inside is so nice even if it was quite crowded on a Saturday as the Spirit of Boise attendees were dispersing. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. Staff was very good about clearing places for newcomers to have a seat. Chocolate croissant was fine, a little sparse on the chocolate. Lots of other things to try. I WILL definitely go back. Seasonal decorations alone were worth a stop in! I hear Christmas decor is amazing. read more

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Beautiful little breakfast lunch spot! You may share a table with a stranger. The have to go food and regular food. You order at the counter then sit down, they bring food to you then they clean up the table. read more

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I pointed out a slice of veggie lasagna. they gave a me veggie lasagna that wasn't even close to the one i ordered. I attempted to eat and like the one they gave me... BUT IT WAS SUPER COLD IN THE MIDDLE! Cold plate, food hot on outside and food cold on inside. Customer service VERY VERY bland and no personality. Except for the cashier lady. She was nice. Disgrace to "European foods". I'm visiting from another state and i will not be recommending this place. read more

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Food was very good. Service was fast and pleasant A little bit of Italy in downtown Boise. Small market as well with Italian dishes. read more

Stopped for lunch on Saturday and ordered the salad sampler. Had mixed greens, curried chicken, and some type of salad with beans and sweet potato. It was all super delicious and I will visit again while I'm in the area. Also got a slice of flourless chocolate torte to go, which ended up being sinfully good! read more

A Tavola - Salad sampler - Cafes Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Such a cute place. They have so many unique food items and a variety for every palette. The food is so yummy and the staff is great. This place is a must-go for a different experience ! read more

I was too hungry to take pictures of the food I ate but I got a couple snaps of the Brie I brought home. If you have family in town take them here! Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Cute gifts and gift ideas. Not to mention a fun place to meet with friends and catch up! I had the quiche with fruit and hot tea. My friend had the quiche scramble and coffee. My friend said that this was her favorite breakfast EVER! I took home two chicken pot pies that I can't wait to try. And the spicy peach Brie is D-LISH! It's pricy, but SO worth it! read more

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Love this place! So many options, both frozen to bring home for later or fresh to grab lunch. Lots of great shopping too, especially the secret Christmas room out the back door! Had the jalapeño turkey sandwich and the bread was so good + fresh, the side green salad with the whole grain mustard dressing was delicious. Will definitely go back. read more

Such an adorable cafe! Family built business with house made favorites, you can't beat it. Sandwiches, soups, salads, quiche, pastries, and the list goes on. A Tavola is great for brunch or lunch or the perfect place to pick up premade dinners for a big group! I recommend the jalapeño turkey crunch sandwich (wow) and the Waldorf salad from the case. They also have assorted wine and bubbly, beer, soda, flavored water, and of course an espresso bar. It is open order at the counter and open seating. Give yourself extra time when you go to peruse their market and pick up cute gifts and unique ingredients. The staff is very nice and efficient, even when they're busy! There is a small parking lot and a patio when weather permits. read more

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Such a fortuitous stop we made ar "A Tavola" this past weekend. In our continuing exploration of our new envrions, we are more than pleased to have another great find. Was a bit surprised to realize that parking, even in the downtown area on a Saturday, was ample and close to the entrance. We noted several tables & chairs on the front of the building, however, given the rainy weather we opted to dine inside. Stepping inside we were immediately reminded of an old haunt of ours in the Sacramento area called "Selland's Market Café". Plenty of market item cases - filled with both pre-packaged and fresh items (more on that futher in this review). No question that we'd be shopping right after dining. You order here deli counter style - many fresh items can be spied in the tall glass counters to tempt you - along with a fairly diverse menu as well. The choices are different enough so as to make deciding what to order is sacrificing one delicious-sounding dish for another. Can always visit again however. My dining co-pilot selected the "House Roasted Turkey Sandwich" - turkey, mayo, tomato, onion, cucumber, lettuce, and cheddar on a rustic bread. Mixed green salad (option to choose chips) also provided. Thumbs up on the sammy from my co-pilot. As for me, well, as soon as I read "Breakfast Enchiladas" I was sold. Although the look of this dish says "lasagna" the taste was definitively enchilada-like. Comprised of corn tortilla layers, egg omelette, chorizo (I am a lifelong fan of Mexican-style chorizo, especially when spuds are involved), roasted chilies, cheese & potatoes with zesty red sauce. Served alongside fresh fruit, salsa & sour cream. For me this meal hit on all counts - great taste, texturally pleasing, a nice, medium layer of spicy heat. The fresh fruit was a nice compliment on the cool and refreshing side. Would definitely order this plate again (oh, but read on)... We of course had to shop the rest of the market after eating. A myriad of different packaged products found on multiple shelves and counters surrounding the indoor dining areas. Most are gourmet-themed items - wines, candies, charcuterie goods, baked goods, etc. Beyond that, A Tavola also has a "sweet" counter just as you walk in the front door. Countering the diverse savory selections at the restaurant with yet another decision-making conundrum of what else can be ordered to take home on the sweet side. In yet another rewarding section - the frozen food area - carries many of the same items from the restaurant in a convenient take-home, foil packaged format. I definitely grabbed a frozen Breakfast Enchilada to take home with me! We also snagged a sausage & bell pepper quiche, roasted vegetable lasagna, hashbrown casserole, and even a roll of chocholate chip cookie dough! Anxious to try all of the things that I was not able to sample today. All in all, dining here was a great experience, as was the post-meal shopping. We look forward to returning. read more

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I'm sorry to say this is not a place I would revisit. The morning potatoes tasted as though the oil was rancid. The Mexican mocha had way too much cinnamon in it. We had to buy more butter and jam for our toast as it did not come with that. This is not a customer friendly place. We were told that eggs only come scrambled and there were no other choice.. We were told that all lattes came with whole milk. I did inquire if they had other milk choices and reluctantly she said yes. Overall the vibe was not friendly or a feel-good type atmosphere. read more

The food was good, but we were treated rudely by a person there working the register. We were told that we would have to leave in 8 minutes because it was Friday for her and she wanted to go home. We sat down to hurry to eat our lunch when the same person came by our table 3 different times to tell us we need to leave. What was interesting was there was still about 16 or so people in the establishment shopping for Christmas. Never will be go back to this establishment again. read more

Beautiful shop filled with beautiful things! Stoped by for breakfast on a weekday. The Lorraine scramble and a side of fruit was fresh and delicious! It's a bit pricey overall, but the price vibes with the decor and atmosphere, attracting high society clientele. The atmosphere takes you to Italy and I immediately start fantasizing about going. Customer service is excellent. The seating is comfortable and plenty of options to sit inside outside, sunshine or shade. It's a very pleasant and comfortable place to brunch! read more

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Have not been here in YEARS and now I'm wondering why!? Had one of the best, freshest breakfasts I've had in town. The panini was cooked perfectly, loved the texture of the bread. My boyfriend got the breakfast plate and loved his too, although the bacon was a tad over cooked for his liking. As a non ketchup lover, this one was actually pretty good as it was a balsamic ketchup. Really love poking around the little gift shop. Definitely want to go back and try some of the baked goods over by the coffee bar. They looked unreal! Specifically all the pie bars and the vanilla bean pistachio scone. The ambience is unmatched. There's nothing like it in Boise. It's clean, relaxing, friendly, and bright. It's a great place to have a bite to eat while working or reading a book. Will definitely be frequenting this place more often. read more

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In our quest to visit all 50 states we arrived in Boise this week for a fast 48 hour stay. Let the adventures begin. It was a pretty whirlwind few days. One of our only regrets was that we could not get back to this place for a revisit. This shop was the first stop and a highlight of our trip. We discovered it because it was near our hotel. We noticed in on the ride in and walked by it on our first walk. Since we were starving, but it was too early for diner and too late for lunch, we thought we would just get a fast bakery item to hold us over. Best decision ever! It is set up like a split gift shop type of cafe/store all in one. One side is a deli and one side is a bakery with lots of displays for gifts and imported foods in between. The aesthetics are wonderful. They also have a patio. It is a very pretty and charming spot. Great bakery case. We were informed that all their baked items are baked right in house except the Croissants which are ordered from a local speciality bakery called, "Gastons." Of course, Ms. Theatrical here. That led us into a rounding version of the Disney Gaston song from Beauty and the Beast and continued to be an annoying ear worm all day. Ha! We actually walked by Gaston's the next day and had a good giggle. Sadly, we could not visit that place too. I love a good Croissant. We got to A Tavola kind of late so was sad we did not have more time to explore all their offerings. Many of the speciality food items looked amazing and are very unique. Janna was very helpful and friendly to us. She was so wonderful. Janna mentioned that the owner travels often and just loves food. I can sure relate. She brings back/learns about cool goods not found here, per say. The deli items were all unique and looked amazing too. This is one of those places not easy to get out the door. Every item will have you saying things like, "Oh my gosh, look what they have," "Oh my, that is so cute," This looks different and delish." "Oh look a cute tea towel." You might, and I venture a gambling bet that you will, get distracted looking at everything. As far as our meal. We decided to go with the deli instead of the bakery and ordered the Butternut Apple soup. (well it was kind of fall for us being from PHX and all. I mean the temp was in the 70's-80's teehee) I also got a small scoop of the Greek style type of Chick Pea, Mediterranean salad. Omgosh, It was all so good. I really wanted to try everything in the Deli display case. I noticed on the menus they also have breakfast sandwiches and a lot of other food items to try. The deli case had some pretty unique chicken salads that I wish I had tried. Chicken Salad is my jam!!!! Service was outstanding by everyone we met inside. Janna really stood out and is our new best friend but all were friendly and welcoming. Honestly, we would be here every day if we lived in Boise. We loudly proclaim, that you should go check them out and soon. Thanks everyone there for the great memory. read more

A' Tavola means "at the table" in Italian. Italy is near and dear to heart of the owner, Lisa Peterson. Whether you live in the Treasure Valley, or are just visiting, you need to check it out. It is a food enthusiast's dream! My photos are from 2021, but they will give you an idea of the bounty that awaits you. It took 160 + to capture the store. Everything about a'Tavola is inviting, starting with the entrance. There is a beautifully landscaped patio with outdoor seating. When you enter the doors and turn to the right, there is a wonderful bakery/coffee shop. The bakery case is filled with many wonderful options to choose from. The Whiskey Pecan Bar is a customer favorite. I love Lisa's homemade cakes and cookies. The best German Chocolate cake I ever ate was Lisa's. A' Tavola is stocked full of wonderful food and kitchen-related items. It's a great place to buy something special for yourself, or a gift. The wall on the left features Lisa's personal Cookbook Library, which you are welcome to peruse. There are also cookbooks available to purchase in the store. A'Tavola has a nice Breakfast and Lunch menu, as well as a large cold case full of delicious items. It's a great place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch, and pick something up to bring home for dinner. Some of my favorite items are the salads, soups, large variety of enchiladas, and Lisa's famous Tuna Salad. A'Tavola has a wonderful deli case that includes items from various vendors, as well a number of housemade items. A couple of my favorites are Lisa's Pimento Cheese Spread and Carmelized Onion Dip. A'Tavola also has freezer cases full of wonderful, soups, appetizers, entrées, and desserts, and other items. There's a well-stocked cold case full of delicious beverages too. A'Tavola also offers Catering and Culinary Food Tours! One of the things on my bucket list is to take one of Lisa's trips to Italy or France someday. Highly Recommended!!! read more

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Very nice deli style cafe. Best salads ever. Coffee is delicious, plus the shopping for specialty items is fun to go through. Great place for coffee and desserts! My friend and I go twice a month. read more

Historically I love this place - today not so much...$16 for a small salad with holes in the bread as big as the bread, wilted salad mixed in and maybe a tablespoon total of chicken salad...see picture...very disappointing, maybe it's a sign of the times but from here, I'm headed to Certified in Hyde Park...this is the first time I've gotten food to go so maybe that's the issue - she offered another piece of bread after I pointed it out but honestly, I'm just amazed it was okay to put this on the bread in the first place... read more

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Overpriced. Food is mediocre at best. Horrendous customer service. Cleared plates without even being close to finished. Snarky and unprofessional employees. 0 stars! read more

Beautiful European-style market with unique products. But food was just passable. Helpful to have an on-site parking area in downtown. The patio seems like a nice option in good weather, but wouldn't return for the overpriced food and deli items. read more

What a great surprise! I went to go see the secret Christmas market and thought I'd grab lunch on my way out, so glad I did! I got the jalapeño Turkey avocado sandwich ($15) and it is so good! I can't handle a lot spice and the lady who took my order said I'd be fine and she was right. So much flavor with the perfect amount of kick. Not to mention the bread is amazing! I got side salad instead of chips- great vinaigrette but next time I'll get the chips as the salad is just greens. Wish it had some tomato or cucumber etc just something added. Reason for 4 star is as it's been mentioned the ordering was a bit tricky, I wasn't sure where to actually order or view what was on the sandwiches. It was super busy ( great for them!) look forward to coming back and doing some shopping and eating! Also can't wait to try a take home lasagna and bread read more

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Best quiche ever! Great for holiday weekend brunch and literally anytime! Order one to go - DELICIOUS!

Best place in Boise for sandwiches and deli foods. Plus, their frozen dinners are great to store in your freezer for a busy day. We stop there every time we're in Boise read more

This place is the perfect one stop shop! Awesome deli choices, great to go frozen or fresh items and beautiful retail options! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. I love it here! read more

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I love the assortment brunch foods to eat, the venue is special, and they it's a great place to get gifts. I didn't check but even a shopping/food card would be great to give to a special family member or friend. read more

A Tavola is a really cute lunch spot to eat at or a great place to pick up food for a picnic or party! My partner was recommended this place by his co-workers as a "great place to take your mom or girlfriend to for lunch". I think they said that because of the cute, fast but also fancy vibes that A Tavola has. The offerings can be a little bit overwhelming because of how unique and diverse the food is but it's a great place to try something new. The food is really artisan and reasonably priced for the experience you get. It's definitely priced more on the side of special occasion or taking someone you are trying to impress here. Coming here for lunch and then picking some sweet treats to share from their bakery / coffee corner is one of my personal favorite things to do with my significant other. Another really cute date idea would be coming here for breakfast and then getting a bunch of food for a picnic and maybe a bottle of wine, then taking that out to enjoy at outside at a park or out in nature. The parking lot makes it easy to stop by and there is great seating both indoors and out! This is one of those places where you order at a counter and then they give you a number and bring your food out to you when it's ready. You also don't have to worry about cleaning up after you're finished-- they will come and grab your plates for you. The service is really great, the people who work here are very friendly, all of them wear masks, and you can just tell that they care about the health and safety of their customers and employees. read more

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The ambiance is so fun! I love all the cute trinkets they had to offer, the pasties/desserts looked amazing too! I ordered a turkey sandwich and a side salad with a lemonade and it was a huge portion plus the lemonade was good. The price was a little high but you get what you pay for. The service was good too! Would come again for another lunch date. read more

Great brunch place with quick service. Both outdoor and indoor seating is a good choice. All of our food was fantastic! We tried turkey sandwich, corn salad, deviled eggs, cookies, and some of the charcuterie options. Actually, there are a lot to choose. SO MANY OPTIONS AND SURPRISES!! That's why we always go back. read more

Not only does A Tavola have a great deli with a variety of sandwiches, quiche, salads, and soups, but shopping for unique salsas, cookies, oils and other special kitchen ingredients is FUN! I'm told their catering is divine as well, lthough I can't speak to that feature. Breakfast, coffee break or lunch - this is a go-to spot where you will find good food, a continental atmosphere, and gifts for friends or yourself. Staff was extremely friendly and responsive to questions you have on anything you find in the store. You will not be disappointed when you visit A Tavola. read more

Food + service Definitely have a new regular customer for life. The only comment... this place is so popular on Saturday morning that you will need to bathe with patience. I was like lucky to arrive when the big traffic was down. read more

So they have just about some the very best food in town. It's so so good . Really fresh , the sandwiches here are the best and there are a huge variety of salads . It's a cute place to go shopping at as well And they have a coffee bar , and seasonal adjoining shops in the back . It gets insanely busy , crowded and The parking lot can be dicey so the vibe of the place does kind of suck. . If you go you'll know . Its like , an old person hang out . They love it there . It's located in a super weird part of town . Right across the street from the strip club , the skate park and some other old hippy establishments but definitely worth going to check out and eat . read more

Great atmosphere and the coffee shop was delicious. Only downgrading stars because of some of the small portions. Ordered blueberry French toast for $13 and got a small square that looked more like a piece of coffee cake. read more