Terrible. It's an unfortunate situation where this place is cute, has great breakfast burritos, and…read moreis located exactly where I need a coffee shop near work, but the coffee is absolutely horrible. Since it is good in other ways, I have revisited many times and tried many different drinks just to be certain, or try to find one that is worth drinking. They are all bad, and it is the coffee itself, it tastes like the beans are rancid, or the machine never gets cleaned, or the water is awful. Something beyond just bad technique or a bad brand of beans, they use Caffeina beans and I've been to Caffeina and had the same beans and they weren't bad. I've had several coworkers unprovoked mention that the coffee here is awful also, I really wish they could get it together. (Side note; I was fed up with the coffee so I tried a green tea one day and they *not joking* gave me a bag of tea in a cup of ice water... WITHOUT BREWING IT OR ANYTHING for like 4$. I couldn't believe it, if lacroix made tea this is what it would taste like, water with a whisper of grass flavor. So bad.) Anyway don't go here unless you want a breakfast burrito.

This was the first coffee place we tried the first time we visited Idaho. We finally had a chance…read moreto come back and it's better than we remembered. The people are so friendly and the coffee is delicious. Definitely coming back

Very solid coffee spot! Unfortunately it's not in my neighborhood but when I'm able I'll pick up a…read morecup from Alchemist! Space is open and chill. I adore the decor. It's got a darker, celestial vibe. Which makes sense with the nod to alchemy. There are enough cozy nooks to have a private chat or bigger tables for groups. I'm a black coffee type of gal so I can't speak to the fancy coffee drinks. But coffee straight is a nice middle ground between robust and bright. They have a good selection of teas and breakfast fare as well. Service is counter only and you bus your own dishes. Efficient and fun spot. Definitely worth a visit!

I love Alchemist Coffee! They work hard to make everything from scratch, and their flavor…read morecombinations can get pretty creative! In other words, it's not your average coffee shop! It also has a very spacious seating area, as they serve sandwiches and such too. And, there are a few treats, like cinnamon rolls, sometimes beignets, etc. It's casual, friendly, and definitely a great place to get some extra work done on the laptop or read a bit. Take a break. Have a coffee. Repeat. :)

I am a frequent customer of the state Boise location, but this is my first visit to the overland…read morelocation. This location is considerably smaller than the state location, not to mention, hidden away in the center. It still has a homey vibe with leather couches, rustic tables and a beautiful wooden bar top area. There were two employees hustling the best they could with a consistent steady line of customers. With this location being smaller, it does get a little cluttered at the ordering register. Unfortunately, my favorite bagel egg sandwich was not available as they were out of egg patties by 11am. At least the Asiago bagels were available and I bumped it up with herb cream cheese. Also got an iced Mexican mocha. Food and drinks did take a while longer to come out, understandably so. I will say that the Mexican mocha was incredibly well balanced and flavorful...much better than the state location. The bagel was toasted, but the outside was a little burnt. The smear of cream cheese was a lot...so much so, that I had to get a knife and take over half of it off (note to self: easy cream cheese or on the side when ordering). Seating outside was nice but the patio was small. Tough to seat 4 people inside when 2 people take the only 4-seater table to work.

Stopped by their drive through and got their cappuccino and lox bagel and both were really good…read more They even gave my pup a little dog treat and he loved it! Will definitely stop by here more often! Everyone was so friendly!

Refined and fun. Artistic pastries, and delicious Turkish coffee. Great service, very nice and…read morerelaxing atmosphere.

I work next door to their secondary location. I have enjoyed their coffee and masala tea. The vibe…read moredown there is chill and the ladies that work there are nice. I was in the area so I decided to stop in and grab an afternoon drink. It was later in the day so it was pretty chill. It was just a couple and myself. I really wanted to try their black sesame latte. It sounded kind of fun to try! But unfortunately it was not available. So after go over their drink menu again, I decided on the saffron tea. My tea came out in a pretty cup with a dainty spoon. I have never had saffron tea before so I didn't know what to expect. It tasted earthy. It was rich in golden color. I did add some honey to it and it was a nice addition to it. I can see myself appreciating this tea that much more if it was colder outside. I enjoyed the venue for a bit and grab a to go cup to take the rest with me. It was nice coming in and grabbing my tea. It was also great supporting a locally woman owned business. I will have to definitely come back and try their highly spoken about dumplings and that black sesame latte.

Mountain Timber coffee is warm and cozy. The service was…read moreexcellent. MT Timber had 3 workers making coffee when we walked in. They are very good at their jobs. Two line up of cars and they were able to serve us quickly and help those at the drive up. The coffee was delicious. We love coffee and we were pleased with the roast. We ordered an Americano and cappuccino. We love to taste the coffee flavor without a sour taste. They hit the mark on extraction and the flavor of the beans was amazing. Not sour taste at all. Highly recommend MT Timber Coffee.

We were driving through and decided to try out Mountain Timber. The iced mocha was fantastic, the…read morecaramel apple butter latte was amazing and the food was hot and fresh!! We'll be back next time we're in the area :)

Fantastic coffee shop! It's buzzing on the weekends so seating can be hard to find during peak…read morehours. The service is quick and friendly! I loved the vibes of the place, too. I picked up a croissant and it was yummy. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Two enterprising young women are owners of this gem of a popular West Bench neighborhood gathering…read morespot that they created in what was an old dump of a 1950's era strip mall space and funded in part with crowd sourcing. Being curious since they opened this in Fall'ish 2024 and finding myself in the neighborhood, this was a destination stop for my husband and me when we went in about 11:30 on a weekday for coffee and a nosh. Pride of ownership shines in the clean and funky feeling interior and it is clearly popular because it was full, almost every seat, of people that seemed from the neighborhood, including a number of parents with young children. They advertise this as coffee and market, but I honestly didn't notice the market part, in that things for sale didn't jump out at me. That may have been because I was just trying to navigate to a seat in and out in the crowded space. THE MO: Coffee and the limited menu for food is ordered at the counter, carry to your seat and bus your own when finished. Although we were the only people at the counter and there were two people in the kitchen, it took quite some time for someone to come to take the order, although once someone finally saw us, they were pleasant, if not welcoming, in taking the coffee order and then again when my hubby went back to order pastries to go with it. MENU: Coffee, other beverages and a very small option of eats is listed behind the counter and on a paper menu there. Options included soup of the day and Gaston's bakery pastries. There were some breakfast sandwiches by local provider Poppyseed Bakery in the fridge section, we weren't told about them but seeing them when passing by the fridge on a trip to the loo, asked if they could be heated and were told they could be. We chose a couple of pastries ($5.50 each) and were reminded why we seldom buy Gaston's products for being too buttery and one note. The cortado ($4) were good. I noticed a woman at the table across from us who was sipping a beverage and eating what looked like a sandwich she had carried in. I don't know if that is part of allowable stuff or not. The pottery used for all of their coffee service, ours and the mugs at other tables, is great. AMBIANCE: They did an admirable job here of making this light and bright and just funky enough with pride of ownership and loving care in maintenance sparkling through. Seating includes a few level in, not step up, booths along one wall, a sofa and chairs near the front and many standard height tables and chairs (maybe too many when all full as getting to seat is tough) and a play area for kids in the corner. It had far less comfortable 'breathing room' space than I anticipated from photos. But I didn't take interior photos to post because I think it is rude to do that when lots of people are going to be in them who maybe don't want to be. ;-) LOO: There are two and both are uni and sparkling clean with great murals on the wall and good plumbing fixtures. My husband even pointed out the "cool" sink. Both are ADA compliant so kudos to them for that. (Yes, it is law and code but you'd be astounded by how many ignore both.) ACCESSIBILITY: One ADA parking spot right outside the door. (There are too few spots for the parking lot but that is not the coffee shop owners' failure. That is the lot owner's issue.) Level in the door. All on one floor. The tables would probably work for a wheelchair user to roll under. But it would be near impossible, based on my experience yesterday (I have had multiple sclerosis since age 20 and sometimes use a wheelchair) for a wheelchair user to get between tables and chairs for a clear path of travel to get to seating or the loo.

My daughter has been bragging about Black Rock so I thought I would give it a try. And I was not…read moredisappointed. The workers are prompt and courteous and the hazelnut latte was perfect. Not too sweet and with the optimal amount of hazelnut. Unlike other coffee houses, Black Rock also has a good variety of food choices to pare with their robust and delicious coffees It is definitely a spot I would recommend for great coffee in Boise.

I was out running errands today and needed a caffeinated beverage. Lucky for me, Black Rock was…read moreright in my area so I headed in with my daughter. This joint is a lot smaller than the two I have previously been to. It's about half the size of the other two so to me it's more for drive thru business than it is to chill and hang out. Much like the other location off Ustick, there was a colorful wall that added such a fun vibe to the place. There were a couple tables to hang out at. I do appreciate how big the counter is! It's inviting and allows a nice space for you to order your drink. As much as I wanted to grab another delicious pumpkin spice chai, I decided to go with my normal. I snagged a small iced americano with sugar free white chocolate and cream. My daughter grabbed a small iced lime and kiwi fuel energy drink. The sweet gal behind the counter got our orders squared away and got to working on them. We hung out at one of the small tables while our drinks were getting made. It did take a minute cause there were a couple drive thru orders. But our drinks were made in no time and enjoyed them for a bit at the table. My daughter's drink was ready first and of course I had to try it. It was a fun green color. The Kiwi and lime added a clean fruity taste the the fizzy energy drink. Energy drinks aren't my thing but it was tasty. My americano came out shortly after hers. It was the perfect shade of coffee. You can tell there was enough cream to espresso. It wasn't watered down and it had a nice amount of ice. I did add a packet of sweetner cause I just needed it to be a tad sweeter. It was perfect! It was much needed after running around all afternoon. I have been to three different Black Rocks in the last two weeks and they have all been great! This little joint is right next to my husband's work so it will be an easy place to hit up right before I drop off his lunch. I appreciate the convenience of this joint being right off Fairview. They pushed out such a great cup of coffee for my today. I look forward to coming again soon!

My daughter and I had lunch at Pad Thai House today. I noticed that Spoken Coffee was finally open…read moreso I made sure we stopped in after we ate today. I was trying to kill two birds with one stone. Get my afternoon caffeinated beverage and check out this new local coffee joint. Walking in, this place is bright and inviting. I was instantly greeted by a beautiful smile and hello. I headed to the counter to check out the drink menu. I told the gal behind the counter I wanted to wait for my daughter to come in so we can order together. She was chill about it and let my daughter and I take our time. After we checked out the menu, I got myself my normal afternoon drink. An iced americano with sugar free vanilla and room for cream. My daughter got a peach and strawberry lotus energy drink. While our drinks were being prepared, I got to check out the venue. They have yummy looking baked goodies in the display case. A shelf filled with vintage coffee cans and plants. I adore the creativity they put into the shelf. The back wall is a stunning painting of a coffee plant. Whoever painted that wall did a fantastic job! My coffee looked dark and rich before I added my half and half. I knew that drink was going to be strong and flavorful! The espresso wasn't watered down at all. I added my half and half and a packet of sweetener. Taking one sip of my drink jolted me. You can taste the bitterness of the coffee. But it also had the right amount of sugar free vanilla in it as well. With the cream and sweetener, it was absolutely a great cup of coffee! I never caught the barista's name but she was super sweet. We talked about my transplant and my recovery from it. She was engaged and genuine. I appreciate that she was real and honestly involved in our conversation. It wasn't generic small talk. I wish this coffee joint is closer to me. Unfortunately they are on the other end of town. I would stop here every morning if I could. Everything about this shop is great. Plenty of seating, chill vibe, big windows for lighting and a dope barista behind the counter. If I'm ever in the other end of town, I most definitely will stop in top grab a drink.

Come for the espresso, stay because you suddenly realize you've been doing coffee wrong your entire…read morelife. Boise, we finally got the good stuff -- and yes, it was worth the wait. If you've never had espresso made from freshly roasted beans sourced this intentionally and prepared with real skill, this place is absolutely worth stopping in. I've been waiting for a close, privately owned espresso café like this since moving to Boise in 2008 -- and Spoken finally delivers. After a full month of coming here regularly, I can confidently say this IS the espresso, with intention. Spoken Coffee works directly with the family who owns and roasts the coffee beans, no middleman. The green beans are roasted by that family. The time from roast to cup is noticeably short -- and it shows in every drink. The freshness is unmistakable. The espresso is clean, smooth, and beautifully balanced, without the bitterness or dullness you get from beans that have been sitting around. Their mocha is exceptional as well -- the chocolate they use is perfectly matched to the roast, enhancing the coffee rather than overpowering it. Easily the best mocha I've had anywhere. The baristas are longtime professionals who clearly know their craft. Shots are dialed in, milk art is consistently beautiful, and they take their time with each drink while still being warm and approachable. The space is comfortable and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of seating including quieter, more private spots. There's no drive-thru, but parking is easy and plentiful, so it's not an issue. Food options round it out nicely: muffins, bagels, homemade breakfast burritos, and a family banana bread recipe that feels genuinely homemade -- not like something pulled from a freezer. Now add this to your to do list Spoken Coffee Shop 10092 W Overland Rd Boise, ID

Love the hot nitro on tap. Smooth and creamy with no milk needed. Really tasty. Nice atmosphere and…read moretucked away so not overly crowded for a conversation or getting some work done.

Great coffee location. Very friendly staff. Coffee and pastries were great. Definitely will come…read moreback!

They know coffee. I can't go anywhere else now! I've gotten four different drinks here and all have…read morebeen wonderful. The owners have years of experience and it shows. This is a hidden gem! You must stop in. But there's not much room to sit, so I'd plan on taking it to go.

They roast the beans on site and the owners were quite nice to explain how they make their coffee…read more I was impressed by the baked goods made in house. I will be returning.