Quick take: Yes, decent espresso…read more Coffee Snob Version: First some background to be fair. I buy and roast my own beans and tried beans from all over the world. I have an Excel file full of roasting profiles per bean with what worked and what was less good. I tend to like African and Asian beans. I have use the same Breville machine for 15 years, drink espresso and espresso based drinks exclusively. Yes I would consider myself a coffee snob. I live around the corner from here and have meant to come try them for a while. I was sick a few weeks ago so missed two roasting Fridays, I roasts every Friday and ran out of my own beans. As you know if you are reading the Coffee Snob version, Sbux disappoints, so hey... perfect opportunity to try here! What to try... curious to know about their beans, I ordered a Dopio and an Americano. The Dopio lets me experience just the bean, the Americano what it tastes like dilluted, the flavor can change a bit. The Americano also tells me how much water they add. I tend to make mine with equal parents espresso and water, there is an actual name for this that eludes me at the moment. What was odd was that as they pulled the double espresso shot, there was an unusual volume of crema on top, I actually saw the Barista dump some of the crema off before pouring the remainder in my cup. This is caused by a few things but beans that are too recently roasted is a primary cause. Freshly roasted means usually need at least a week to off as the carbon dioxide in the beans. All that crema was likely CO2 relates, so if anything would have made the shot undrinkablly bitter... And the Barista seemed to know this! I have had beans that needed a month to stabilize. One day it's sharp and bitter, as if by magic, the flavor has changed entyrly and is wonderful! The flavor of the Dopio would tend to support this as it was on the sharp side. That sharpness came through in the Americano which was full to the brim. The fix is simple, I add a small amount of whipped cream and swirl it in. When I get a less than ideal roast at home, this is the fix. I'm certain milk based drinks, cappuccino, breve, etc would overcome this easily. Will I go back, if I am out of beans, definitely, but now I know to add a bit of whipped cream!

Tried out this cafe with my family since they heard good reviews about it. The inside was cute and…read morevery calm. Unfortunately, the person who helped us was rude when asked their personal opinion on certain drinks. The drinks itself were very bitter and had no flavor. They did have some creamer, powdered chocolate, and hazelnut flavors on the side to add to the coffee's which we used but it didn't help. The banana bread was average in flavor. I wish we could have had a better experience here.

Absolutely amazing, we are from out of town and have been here twice. In love with the breakfast…read moreburritos. Coffee/ambiance/flavor is literally perfect, other shops need to take notes

This coffee shop has such a great atmosphere! The artistic décor gives the space a unique and…read morewelcoming feel, and the large open layout provides plenty of seating. Whether you're meeting up with friends, studying, working remotely, or just enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, there's plenty of room to get comfortable. The space feels bright, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. It's the perfect spot to relax, catch up on work, or spend a few hours enjoying a good drink. I especially loved the creative artwork throughout the shop--it adds so much character to the experience. I'll definitely be back

I discovered caffeine a few years ago when I was in a hurry, but wanted a quick cup of coffee…read more Never go into a coffee shop with comfortable cushions and talkative patrons if you need a quick cup of coffee! Here It won't be a quick cup of coffee. I would give them one star, but their staff was so kind and the coffee was so good plus their veggie quiche that I wanted to stay away from as I am trying to lose weight but it was so delicious. It lured me in like a siren calling me into the ocean. So I was inclined to instead give them five stars, even though I did not leave quickly like I had wanted, and I ended up talking to a couple of customers, though I wanted to be left alone; the conversation was so dang engaging! Then I discovered a caffeina right down the road from me. Ugh the audacity that they open up a shop next to my house! I'm trying to not be lured in by delicious coffee and perfect quiche. The horror the horror :)

Stopped here on a holiday as it was one of the few places open and looked super cute! I needed a…read morelittle coffee pick me up before a flight and this looked like a fun place to visit. The decor is really beautiful and has a lot of seating. I even loved that there was a couch outside. I ordered a bagel and a seasonal latte. I really enjoyed my bagel. Unfortunately, the lemon latte wasn't really for me, but I'm still glad I tried it! Understandably, I think the barista who served me might've not wanted to work on a holiday and was a bit short with me. That being said, the service was good overall.

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

Cute cafe with lovely, personable owners. Just by the looks you can tell why this place received a…read moreJames Beard award. All the pastries, cookies and breads looked perfect. The plating is also very well thought out and was on theme without being overly done. A touch of culture, jazz and class. Except for Guy Fieri being on the wall. Haha. As for the taste of everything. The baklava was a bit too sweet for me compared to others that I've had. The blackberry lemon tart was perfectly balanced and just the right size to satisfy my sweet tooth. My favorite part of the experience was my spiced tea latte. Perfectly balanced with spices and milk. Would probably be my addiction if I lived in Boise. The many awards and praises are displayed on the wall and all the goodies back up the reason why this place has had so much attention. Definitely worth checking out!

Wonderful! We were staying at an Airbnb nearby and walked over for coffee and breakfast. As we…read morewalked up the drive thru was packed.... Good sign. We were promptly greeted when we walked in, the girls were friendly and the place is very clean and welcoming. We ordered a frozen Maui iced, a deliciousness hot, and 2 breakfast burritos, 1 bacon and 1 sausage. Everything was delicious. The coffees were perfect and the burritos were great, very generous bacon and tasted homemade . Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. They have a special banana latte on the menu that we plan to go back and try before we head back home .

We love this coffee shop! It's our local favorite. The coffee is great and the customer service is…read morealways stellar!

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!

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!

Love this place! Especially their mexican mochas and breakfast burritos! Service always rocks and…read morewe love having this spot in Boise! So glad they are here!

Truly the best coffee that I have had since moving here three years ago, very grateful this spot…read moreexists. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, easy parking and not overwhelming inside. 10/10

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.

Very hole-in-the-wall place that serves organic coffee from around the world. They were close to…read moreclosing for the day but were more than happy to answer my questions and take my order. There were still a good amount of pastries to choose from as well. The lighting wasn't the greatest but I think that's to allow for more natural light to come through so I can't argue with that at all. The coffee I purchased was an iced mocha and it tasted delicious. It was very rich and vibrant. The cookie was good too; not too dry and not crumbling. One thing I did not purchase but I want to point out was that they had almond flour cookies available which are a great alternative for anyone on paleo or keto. Just overheard an employee saying the air conditioning will be back up and running soon but I didn't even notice because the temperature isn't too warm at all. Great local place to visit; would come again if I lived here.

Good coffee- delicious scones- friendly owners. We like to…read morefind local businesses while traveling. This was a friendly and nice coffee shop. And not Starbucks