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.

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!

I've been excited for this place to open, although I'll admit I'll always miss Mel and Coffee &…read moreSupply, so coming here felt a little bittersweet at first. That said, Form & Function really does bring something fresh to Eagle. The vibe is modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed without feeling cold. I also think they have the biggest alt milk selection of any local coffee shop I've been to, and I've tried basically all of them around here. Their seasonal drinks are consistently good too. One underrated thing? They're one of the only coffee shops in Eagle actually open on Sundays and open later into the afternoon. That's surprisingly rare around here. (Yes, Eagle Coffee & Bakery is open too, but their coffee always tastes burnt to me.) This place clearly thought about how people actually use coffee shops. Tons of seating options, lots of outlets, side tables that work well for laptops, a big upstairs group table, plus a little play kitchen and games for kiddos. The downstairs can get a little loud because of the high ceilings, but it's still way calmer than most busy cafés. Everything is super clean, including the bathrooms, which honestly matters more when you have kids. One of my favorite little routines now is grabbing a coffee here and taking my daughter over to Stephen Guerber Park afterward.

I had the opportunity to meet the owner of Form and Function recently and he told me about their…read morenewest location in Eagle. I have had the pleasure of checking out their downtown locations, especially their location at the Sparrow. It's such a great vibe down there! After finding out that this location is right down the road from me, you know I had to make my way in. I came in later in the morning so it was pretty chill. The venue is bright and simple. I love the simplicity of everything. The walls aren't over decorated. The tables and chairs and nicely spaced, the big windows give such great bright lightening and there's wonderful outdoor seating available too. I initially was on the wrong end of the counter. I finally realized and made my way to the register. I wasn't greeted by a barista. She wasn't the friendliest but she wasn't rude, she was there. She got my order squared away and I just hung out till it was ready. While waiting, I did notice all the goodies they had available. The baked goods looked fresh and yummy. I do believe they have a chia seed pudding in the little refrigerated case, it looked good. I'll have to grab some chia seed pudding the next time I'm in! I got myself something different from my normal americano. Today's drink was an iced matcha with almond milk. I did ask for some sugar free syrup. The few couple drinks I have gotten from the two other locations were Chai so it's good to know about not having sugar free syrups as an option. The barista did offer me honey or maple syrup as an alternative. I took up on her suggestion for the honey. My drink looked fabulous. It was rich in color. I really like the ice they serve here, it's great ice to chew on. I do like my coffee/tea to be slightly sweeter so I did end up adding a couple packets of blue sugar to my drink. I did a good few sips before I added the extra sweetner. It was hearty in matcha and you can taste the creaminess of the almond milk. The honey was there but the added sweetener did help enhance the honey. I enjoyed the nice weather today and had my drink outside. They have quite a few options for outdoor seating. Picnic tables, a few andorak chairs and a pint size picnic table for kids were available. I appreciate the big umbrellas at the picnic tables. It gave nice shade. In the space between the coffee shop and the boutique next door is where a lot of the seating is. It's quite charming and relaxing. I adore the strung up lights. I couldn't really enjoy them today since it was so bright out but I can imagine it being a great way to end day in a fall day. A hot cup of coffee, sitting in a huge andorak chair under the lights. It's great to know this local coffee joint is right down the road from me. I have always gotten great drinks from the other Form and Functions so it's nice to have this location as an option. My drink was good and it was nice being able to enjoy it under a huge umbrella today. I do wish the staff was a little friendlier. I came later in the day so my mood is already set. I couldn't imagine having the people working today start my day. I wouldn't be in the best mood. Hopefully the customer service will be a pleasant as my drink the next time around.

Okay, so I'm REALLY glad I came here. As I drove in, I saw the extremely cool Subaru van (I'm…read moreobsessed with micro cars!), and I was pleasantly surprised to meet the owners and enjoyed a delicious iced latte! Very cool space and great ambience. My only suggestion would be to add a bit of lighting. I was trying to read under the sign and it was quite dark. Still giving 5 stars due to the coffee and friendliness of the staff. Thank you!

What I love about Garden City is it's hidden gems. All these new businesses are opening up. And…read moreyou have to get directions to these joints to find cause they aren't on a busy road. I would have never known about this shop if it wasn't for Google or Yelp. I had an hour before closing so I headed in real quick for a caffeinated beverage. Pulling up to the joint, it doesn't look like your basic coffee shop. It honestly looks like an office building. I love that they had Disciples in big bold letters on the door. It was a nice sign that I am in the right place. Walking in, this place is cool. Cool in mood, cool in atmosphere and cool in vibe. It's really quiet and chill. A great place to have an intimate coffee date or work. I was instantly greeted by a gentleman behind the counter. He grabbed my order and got my drink started. I ordered my usual drink today. A small iced americano with cream. They didn't have any sugar free syrup options which is a bummer. He did ask if I want monk fruit or stevia sweetner, I passed on both. He did offer raw honey so I took up on that offer! He finished my drink and I noticed there wasn't any cream. It was filled to the top so it was pretty watered down. He did pour some of the coffee out and added the cream. The raw honey was nice but it still wasn't sweet enough for me so I added a packet of blue sweetner. It's a drinkable cup of coffee but it does lack flavor cause it was so watered down. I had really high hopes for this joint. After reading the reviews, I had high expectations. It looked like they pushed out great coffee! The venue and the gentleman were on point today but my drink was a flop. While waiting for my drink, I noticed all the cool patches from different police departments. Supporting our police departments is so important to me! They protect and serve us so they have my highest respect. I appreciate the different badges on display. I feel bad that I didn't really like my drink. I do want to come back and try again! I don't know if our addition of raw honey threw of dude while he was making my drink. This place is too cool not to come back. If I'm down Chinden again and I'm in need of a caffeinated beverage, I'll be stopping in here again.

Such a unique experience. If you're looking for an alternative to alcohol, this plant-based tea is…read morea great option. A few friends and I stopped in for some kava and shared a couple of kombuchas too--they've got plenty of options on tap. The service was excellent, and the whole place had that laid-back beach hang vibe. The interior is light and bright with tons of natural sunlight, plants everywhere, and lots of cozy seating options to settle into. If you're looking for a relaxed spot to catch up with friends or maybe meet some new people, definitely check out Karuna Kava.

Fun and chill experience! Love the open mic and delicious kava cocktails! Friendly folks abound!…read moreWish I could go every day

Perks of Life feels like the unofficial gathering spot for Eagle senior citizens and honestly, I…read morekind of love that about it. It has a very local, community feel that's getting harder to find. The coffee itself is fine -- not terrible, not "drive across town for it" amazing either. I usually just get the unlimited refill cup and drink from one of their mugs while I work for a bit. Where this place really shines is the baked goods and breakfast food. You can smell everything being made from their little kitchen, and it feels genuinely homemade in a way most coffee shops don't anymore. Their molasses cookies are somehow available year-round and I'm not exaggerating when I say if they're sold out, my day takes a turn. The quiche Lorraine is also legitimately excellent with a buttery crust, and they usually have a surprisingly good variety of gluten-free baked goods too. One thing I oddly appreciate: no music and no giant café chaos. Also no plugs, so this isn't the place to camp for 6 hours on a laptop. But if I need a quiet spot to answer emails or get 1-1.5 hours of work done without distraction, this is actually one of my favorite places to go.

Perks of Life was such a wonderful find during our Christmas break. We were visiting my…read moremother-in-law, and this café was conveniently located near our hotel, so we decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. The customer service was amazing from the moment we walked in. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home. On top of that, the coffee was excellent smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with care. This spot quickly became a favorite during our stay. I can't wait to visit my mother-in-law again just so I can come back here!

A couple friends highly HIGHLY recommended the coffee here and it didn't disappoint…read more I honestly didn't know what to order and just asked what they'd recommend. Ordered: - Ube Latte - Old-Fashioned Latte Both were phenomenal. I could probably spend the whole day working here.

The ambiance of this place is that of a boutique hip (does anyone even say that anymore?) coffee…read moreshop. People are randomly seated throughout this quaint 2 story shop, so I chose to sit outside. I ordered a mocha in a ceramic mug. I got a mocha in a paper cup as they apparently didn't have any clean mugs. As I finished my mocha, I see someone get a latte in a mug. Disappointing because this smooth tasting mocha would've been that much better out of ceramic. Yes, it makes a difference, no I'm not crazy. Just like a paper straw changes the taste of a drink, so does a paper cup, as well as changing the experience. Despite the disappointment this was still the best coffee I've found in Boise so far. The service was super polite, and I love the ambiance. I definitely want to come back. That's this critic's review.

Such a good vibe! My 2nd time visiting Eagle Coffee and now this is my can't miss spot when I'm in…read moretown. The staff has the best energy! The delicious feel good food items and the smart crafted beverages with live coffee house music sets this place apart from others. Great job Eagle Coffee...keep it up!!!

My husband and I usually have brunch somewhere downtown on Sundays. We are having an early family…read moredinner tonight so we didn't want anything too filling. So, I suggested Eagle Coffee. I remember they have baked goodies that my husband would be interested in. He's doesn't like all the frilly stuff, just the good ol classics and Eagle Coffee has plenty of that! We came in around 12:30. It was pretty chill. A few guests outside enjoying the September weather and a couple guests inside. We checked out the food cases and found what we wanted. In my last review I had the keto quiche. It was a little overwhelming for me. The Mediterranean quiche was suggested so of course I had to try it. And it looked good in the food case. We were instantly greeted by a bunch a happy faces. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant for my husband. My Mediterranean quiche was ordered. I snagged a small iced cinnamon honey dirty chai with almond milk and a huckleberry lemonade for the husband. I believe everything we got is going to be so good! The ham and cheese croissant looked mighty tasty! It was nicely heated. You can tell it was nice and hot cause the ham and cheese was starting to slide out of the croissant. Husband smashed the whole thing and I wasn't even offered a bite. My quiche had beautiful pieces of zucchini and cheese on top. I really enjoyed the sun dried tomatoes in it. The filling was fluffy and soft. It was a great suggestion from the manager! I might have them heat it up just a hair longer next time, it could have been warmer. The huckleberry lemonade was killer!! It was tart, sweet and bubbly. I was only allowed one sip and I made sure it was big! My first round of chai did not look like normal and it didn't taste good. It was so dark and bitter. I did ask the barista if there was chai in my drink cause it didn't taste like chai. After we got it figured out, a new drink was made. My first one was not what I had ordered, I don't know what it was. My second round was almost perfect. The honey cinnamon chai was so good! It was sweet and spicy. I love the added cinnamon in there. It tastes like it should be cold and holiday season outside. I did pay for a shot of espresso to make it dirty which I never got. It was almost a cup of perfection. I really enjoyed our little coffee date here today. The food was good. Our drinks were tasty. The staff was nice. And it's conveniently down the road from us. I'm happy we stopped in today for our Sunday goodies. I look forward to another round of food and drinks from this joint.

My husband and I had to stop and register my husband's truck. With this joint being next door to…read morethe DMV, I took my opportunity to grab my afternoon caffeinated beverage! It's been a while since I have been in. The shop was still being worked on the last time I grabbed a drink. Now that it's finally completed, it's just absolutely stunning. It was stunning before but it's even more mysterious and beautiful now. The setting at this venue is just marvelous! The vibe of the shop is so romantic to me. A sweet gal helped me today. So kind with the prettiest smile! I got a 24oz iced americano with sugar free vanilla and room for cream. I checked out the joint while it was being made. There was a guest before me so it gave me a chance to look at the merch and decor. My drink looked nice and rich before I added the cream. I asked the sweet gal for a straw that wasn't communal. Baby girl obliged with a smile and got me one from the back. I appreciate her so much! And let me tell you, I had the best iced americano to get me through the rest of my day! It was perfectly made. You can taste the espresso, it wasn't watered down. The vanilla was present and since I added the half and half, it was perfect! I appreciate that that she used cold water that had been chilled to make me americano. It made a big difference not melting the ice and watering down the espresso. It was a nice jolly of caffeine! I adore the barista that helped me today. She was gorgeous inside and out. And she killed it with my fabulous drink! I look forward to coming back soon and having another 24ozer.

I'm still searching for my go-to coffee place here in the area and I came across Alchemist coffee…read more It was only 5 min away from where I live so I decided to check it out. Inside is very spacious but I thought the seats were not that spread out. Workers were nice at the time of my visit. Very casual place, good place for doing homework or even working remotely. They have wifi for their customers. I got their oat pistachio matcha latte and their spicy breakfast burrito. Both were good and something that I wouldn't mind having every now and then. I'll most likely be back again here to try out their other drinks and food on their menu!