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!

The customer service was super polite, quick and courteous. The presentation of everything was top…read morenotch, very visually appealing. Everything looked and seemed amazing, so I was excited to try this place. However that's where the positive ends. My kid got the chocolate mousse tart, after eating most of it, he said it tasted funny toward the bottom. Then later he said his stomach didn't feel good. This was followed by nausea and a few trips to the bathroom. He kept saying he shouldn't have ate that chocolate thing. My wife and I tried the other berry tart, while the wife said it was good, I was not a fan. The mocha lacked any chocolate flavor whatsoever and the coffee was bitter, while the milk was overheated. The desserts/pastries all had a little bit of an odd taste, even the baklava. Overall we just weren't fans and didn't understand what the hype was about, unless it was just how visually appealing everything was, the modern ambiance and the great customer service. Well that's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

Thank goodness for living in a rainy city ..I had prepared all my life for this moment. When we…read morearrived, it was absolutely pouring, and being from the Pacific Northwest, we didn't think twice about waiting in line .As soon as the rain let up, though, the line grew dramatically, so we were glad we had stuck it out. The bakery itself is small, but the display case is anything but. It's packed with beautifully crafted pastries, each one more tempting than the last. Honestly, everything looked worth trying. We settled on the Rose Croissant and the Lox Croissant Sandwich, and both were excellent. The rose croissant was a standout with the rose flavor delicate yet present in every bite, which is rare for floral pastries. It never became overpowering or faded into the background or tasted artificial.The true star of the meal, however, was the lox croissant sandwich. It was absolutely stellar and one of the best savory pastries we've had in a long time.The coffee was just okay, but that was fine because the pastries completely stole the show. The staff worked quickly despite the steady stream of customers. There is a bit of seating both indoors and outdoors, although most people seemed to be taking their orders to go ,perhaps because of the weather. If you're visiting, come for the pastries. They're absolutely worth the wait.

Absolutely delicious pastries! We originally stopped by Janjou looking for coffee, but the coffee…read moreoptions are limited -- essentially black coffee or coffee with milk, with only cinnamon and sugar available as sweeteners (no flavored syrups). If you're like us and like specialty coffee flavors like salted caramel, lavender, honey, etc., this probably isn't the spot for your coffee fix. That said... the pastries are absolutely worth the visit! Everything we tried was beautifully made and delicious. Just a heads up: it gets very crowded and busy, so I'd recommend arriving early or going in with a little patience. It's not typically a quick grab-and-go stop, but the pastry treats make it worth slowing down for!

Located inside of the Chow Public Market, this cute coffee shop has a home feeling vibe to it…read more Inside, you'll find a bunch of locally made items from stickers to coasters to pillows to candles to chocolate snacks and more. I've tried two drinks while I was in town: Snickerdoodle latte and a regular latte. They're both really good! What I really like about this place is Angie (I hope I spelled your name right)! Angie's energy and friendly personality suckered me into trying a drink. I originally wasn't going to try anything as I was just looking for food at around 4pm, but she got me, haha. Yes, I stayed up super late due to drinking coffee but oh well! I'm so, so happy I did decide to try it out. Plus, it's local so why not?! You can adjust your sweetness level if you ask. They also offer smoothies, teas, and other specialty coffee related drinks. There's plenty of parking spaces as it's in the plaza where Edwards Cinema is. As always, don't forget to support local businesses and tip if you are able to.

Come and get some of the local stuff from this store. It is a very cute little store. I like the…read morefriendly staffs and the cleanliness of the store. They have delicious handmade chocolates truffles and cakes! Delicious shakes and coffee too

Stopped in for an afternoon treat for my husband. It was later in the day so I was hoping that…read morethere would be an apple fritter left. They are my husband's favorite! To my surprise, there was one left so I snagged it! To my surprise, there were two cutie little donut holes in the bag. I ate them and they were so soft. I couldn't resist not having a bite of my husband's apple fritter. It was so good! One of the best ones in town. It was meant to be for me to be able to snag that last apple fritter. And even though it was later in the day, it was still very soft! It was a nice little snack for my husband and I. I definitely know where to go to get another apple fritter for an afternoon treat for my husband and I.

How do they mess up an order on a Tuesday morning when I am the only person buying donuts? I…read moreordered a dozen donuts but received none of them in the glass case. I am surprised at such a huge "F-Up". What is going on at this place? I didn't open the dozen donuts until I came back home. My wife was asking me why I bought maple, which I never order. What a waste of money and disappointing. There wasn't even a dozen donuts.

When my fiance and I travel, we often try and find a bakery with gluten free options to try. This…read moreis one of our TOP favorites on our list! The prices are very reasonable and they have many options for both gluten full and gluten free. I tried the scone and he tried the banana bread. One of the yummiest scones I have ever had! The server was very sweet and the space had a good amount of seating! Parking was street parking from what I saw.

I had a horrible experience with the communication and response from management. I submitted an…read moreonline request for two cheesecakes for a company birthday party three days in advance. I had used their online order process several times before without any issues, so I assumed the order had been accepted and their were no questions or concerns with the order. When I arrived to pick up the cheesecakes, I was told that the order could not be completed because they require five days' notice. However, I never received an email, text message, or phone call informing me that the order could not be fulfilled. In the past, I had received messages from them with questions about an order or notification when they were unable to complete one. The situation became even more disappointing when I asked to speak with a manager. I showed her that the online ordering page was unclear about the required advance notice and suggested adding specific information for customers ordering cheesecakes. I also explained that I had not received any notification about the issue and suggested sending customers a text message when an order cannot be fulfilled. Rather than acknowledging the communication problem or apologizing for the inconvenience, the manager placed the responsibility entirely on me, stating that I should have called to confirm the order. She also said that, because they are a small team of three, they do not have time to communicate with customers by phone or text. I understand that small businesses have staffing limitations, but the lack of communication and the manager's dismissive response were unacceptable. I left feeling frustrated and disappointed, and after this experience, feel less likely to return despite their awesome pastries. (UPDATE: the following day I noticed they had updated their online order request to include "7 day notice requested for all orders". So, even though the manager/owner did not accept any accountability to to situation and acted completely unsympathetic to the outcome, she must have realized that they could do something on their side to keep this from happening again to someone else in the future).

I'm pregnant and I was craving a blackberry cobbler that was tart. My boyfriend called and they did…read morea custom order for me. They had recommended half sugar because of how I wanted it. They had the best service, nicest people, tastes amazing! 10/10 recommend Boise Pie Co!

Review based on non-baked goods and service. Pies may be a different story…read more Cashier/clerk was cold and had no people skills. Greeted her and she didn't respond. Just looked at me coldly. Odd. After paying, didn't tell me to wait, sit, or if they'd bring it to me. Severely lacking basic service skills. Ordered the funky chicken sandwich and a bottle of soda. $12.99 for two pieces of bread with a little filling, and a slice of cheese (see pic). Sandwich assembler eventually brought my sandwich out to me. Will not be returning to this place. Wayyyy better off going to any of the many sandwich chains.

It was perfect for what it is. The name is a horrible misnomer as it doesn't indicate either donuts…read moreor ice cream which is what this place does so well. Ice cream in a hot donut to be specific. Cute decor, pleasant staff, reasonable price.

I tried the Biscoff and husband got the cookies and cream. Much larger than expected and were…read moreamazing! Next time we'll split one as it was too much to finish. Definitely recommend trying something out of the ordinary and delicious!

This location is just as stunning as their Eagle location. Various seating options and the…read morechocolate scent is heavenly. I've visited their production facility and it's immaculate. Make sure to get an affogato with half chocolate and half stracciatella gelato. If you want to convert a milk chocolate fan to dark, take them here. The smell is heavenly. Even with so many flavors, I am always surprised that everything from their toffee to bark to mint to orange chocolate is always great quality and fresh. You can tell they temper well by the sheen on their chocolate. Is it priced indulgently? Yes. Made local? Yes. Run by a great family? Yep.

The Chocolate Bar is such a fun and cozy spot! Their chocolate is absolutely amazing -- rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly high quality. You can really taste the difference. They also have a great selection of drinks, and what I loved most is the attention to detail when making them. You can tell they take pride in every cup -- perfectly balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, and just the right level of sweetness. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. The seating area inside is really cute and inviting, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy your treat. Whether you're meeting a friend or just want a little chocolate moment to yourself, it's the perfect spot. Highly recommend if you're a chocolate lover!

Some of the best ice cream I've ever had…read more A small little store front by the big food market. The entrance is on the street and not in the food court itself. The store features a rotating menu of flavors. They will let you try out the different flavors. A small gets you two flavors. The ice cream is all rich and creamy and high quality. We had the honeycomb and Carmel which had big chunks of honeycomb. It was our favorite. I paired it with the Déjà vu which had a strong almond flavor. We also had the Idaho bourbon flavor which was perfect! Give this place a try! It's amazing!

Would give 4.5 if half stars were a thing. Really only subtracting a star because one of the people…read morebehind the counter seemed like they did not want to be dealing with customers. The other person there was great though! I was drawn in by the array of unique flavors and vegan options. I had really wanted to get something boozy and vegan, but they only had one flavor on at the moment that fit the bill and I wasn't particularly interested, so I sampled a few of the dairy boozy flavors and went with a vegan non-boozy ice cream for my actual order because a full scoop of dairy ice cream does not sit right in my stomach. I liked the boozy flavors more but that was only because of the flavors offered - the vegan ice cream itself was great, very smooth and creamy, not overly sugary. I got the float season vegan ice cream: blackberry ice cream with salted dark chocolate. I did still enjoy this flavor a lot. I really liked the crunchy bittersweet dark chocolate bits. I didn't get anything to drink but I was kind of tempted. The ice cream + beer or wine flights looked interesting. I don't know wine well enough to comment, but it looked like they had a good selection of beer with quality brewers and a good variety of beer types. This is technically a Warehouse Food Hall vendor but it's only accessible from the street outside the food hall. I wasted a few minutes wandering around the food hall trying to find it before I looked outside. They have a fair amount of seating inside and outside.

Walking in feels like stepping into a small-town, old-fashioned family candy store. They offer so…read moremany desserts, chocolates, ice creams, candies, and sodas that it's hard to choose just one thing. Their dark chocolate caramels are some of my favorites, and the malts are always delicious. The staff is consistently kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. While the ice cream can be a little icier and not quite as creamy as some of our other favorite spots in town, we still love coming here. Sitting under the big trees with ice cream in hand is part of the charm, and it keeps us coming back to sit on the patio with our ice cream.

This is a great place to stop and grab an ice cream. Very good customer service and a very nice…read moreand clean store.