So fun! Girls night was fun with karaoke and nice weather!! Definitely recommend for a fun time!read more

A charming and eclectic little wine and cocktail bar located in an old house in Star. Perry let me…read moreknow it was happy hour and provided exceptional service. I had a Paloma along with a small charcuterie plate. I enjoyed the drink and the charcuterie plate offered a nice variety of items. Perry told me about the various weekly events like line dancing, karaoke and blingo!! I'm so glad I stopped by this delightful and welcoming establishment! There is additional seating adjacent to the bar area along with a large patio. Helina Marie was working on the cute little boutique. I can't wait to see the finished version! Helina Marie's even has a cute tiny travel trailer so they can offer bar catering services. The also can host private events.

Oldspeak was recommended by a friend as a place to check out while in Boise. I had some downtime in…read morethe middle of the day and it couldn't have been a better fit. Cozy, with cute antique furniture and friendly ownership and staff (hi Shelley!). I ended up having the same downtown the following day and came back. Oldspeak will be a regular spot for me. I've also heard good things via word-of-mouth about the more crowded bar and alcohol times here. Maybe next trip. Love this place!

I want to love Oldspeak so bad. When they opened and had yummy custom mocktails, that was awesome…read more The book selection and decor is amazing, and I really appreciate their values and the space they provide for the community. But every time I come, their bartenders are just so rude. You feel like you are inconveniencing them for just ordering and being there. Sometimes you will stand at the register for a really long time before they even acknowledge you. They do have a couple that are nice but they never seem to last long. It makes me sad because the concept is amazing but man their staffing just ruins it.

My husband and I were dinking around town on our day off so we decided to hit up The Collector's…read moreOutpost. My husband has been a fan of comics since his youth. Bat Man and Marvel comics were his go to. So, coming to this joint only made sense. Yoooooo, this has to be one of the dopest comic book stores around! As soon as you walk in, everything catches your eye! You have Deadpool right at the door. You have beautiful display cases with the most realistic characters in them. Funko Pops nicely organized on shelves. Comic books neatly arranged in bins nicely labeled. It truly is a prestine store. We looked around for a bit. I was just in awww at how cool everything was. My husband was mainly doing the looking. He didn't really find anything that caught his eye. He has a pretty good collection but didn't find what he was specifically looking for. All good cause there's always next time! The gentleman that was working today was really nice! Even though he was mid conversation with another customer, he still greeted us! Very loudly and happily too! The set up of this joint is cool! And the fact that they serve coffee here so you can chill and read a comic is dope. I wouldn't mind sipping on a coffee chilling with my husband while he's vibing to a comic. We both look forward to coming back and seeing what kind of new displays and comics they have.

What is not to love?!? Honestly, so excited to have found this place. It's a collectors dream, and…read moreso fun to just hang out, walk around and check everything out but also to enjoy a delicious coffee. Service was great, the smoothies were so yummy and I ordered the Starlord coffee and it was fantastic. We can't wait to go back and highly recommend this fun coffee shop/collectors shop. Such a fun find.

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!

Inside out: The location is pretty easy to get to off of Overland and it has ample parking. Despite…read morehow beautifully decorated the building is it can be a little easy to drive by and not notice. The entrance is on the side of the building, and they have a lovely door- each part is so enchantingly decorated! The inside of the store is amazing, clean with a wonderful variety of stuff I did not know I needed! If you were looking for things to go to any event and their genre and they have the year LED, variety of clothing, accessories of so many kinds, jewelry, need backpacks, pretty much everything you can think of! I would absolutely gear myself up here for any event. Staff: incredibly chill folks full of helpful information, this store is my friends favorite- I can see why! I wouldn't mind being a regular, just good vibes all around. Stuff: prices seem incredibly reasonable and the selection is incredible. So many things are made by local artists, and everything on the walls is for sale (tapestries, local art ect) they have so many amazing stones! Looking for spiritual witchy needs? This place might have it. Over all: I regret driving by for so long- this place is worth the visit and way larger than you think!

Great service, lots of awesome things to choose from. Went in for candles and left with more…read morecrystals and sage als

The Book Lounge is such a cute concept -- a fiction-only bookstore, bar, and lounge all in one,…read moretucked into downtown Meridian. The space is chic, clean, and quiet, with a smaller but really well-curated fiction selection. You can grab a coffee or a glass of wine with a little snack and settle in for a chapter or two. They also have a few non-alcoholic options for non-drinkers like me, which I appreciated. I didn't get to try the non-alcoholic rosé this time, but I did pick up a "blind date with a book" -- they're wrapped up so cute, and it's always a fun surprise to see what you get. They've also got some adorable merch if you want to take a little something home. My only critique is that it felt a bit too quiet for a lounge -- I'd love to see a little more buzz and mingling alongside the reading nooks. That said, I'll definitely be back to check out more books and have a glass.

Brand new dedicated cozy reading spot in Meridian. Lovingly curated and detailed to focus on…read morereading with light jazz, pastries, coffee, and tea. They are waiting for their alcohol license. Muted lighting and various seat choices with new books for sale really make this a great spot to be. Modern open warehouse ceiling too, Cute merch and ok speed wifi. With no tables, this isn't a place to work on a laptop but cozy up with a book. Street parking in front.

I have always found Teal Magnolia to carry great gifts from local businesses, plus they have…read moreawesome coffee and snacks.

I've been trying to find a new coffee spot for some time now. Teal magnolia gifts just opened but…read moreis an amazing place to get coffee and shop for gifts. The shop features various different vendors who sell items ranging from bath soaps to candied popcorn. ALL of the items are Locally made in Idaho and it was truly an amazing experience. They also feature over 30 flavors for drinks and are very accommodating. Teal Magnolia gifts is apart of a large market that has various different food options and even a bar! If your looking for an ultimate chill place this is it! I've returned several times for drinks and to browse through the items.

Love their coffee is made with a real espresso machine, made fresh right in front of you! The…read morelattes tastes smooth and creamy. The large cold cup pictured was a Red Bull drink iced with whipped cream very good as well. They have stamp cards!!!!! One thing I like about them the Atmosphere that is inside of the shop is also on there cute gear that is available in store near the cash register. Their service is great! They are very helpful if you have any questions. They make hot and iced drinks only which is fine because I don't really care for blended drinks, I'm more the opposite type anyways. Support your local Black & Blue by going here they also have coffee with a cop on some special days. ‍ If you haven't come here already check them out when you are in the area they are a must. Don't forget to signup with emails or text messages. I sure will be back before I leave again

Every other weekend or so I like to try a new (to me) coffee place. Supporting local is important…read more The service was great, the pair behind the counter were super attentive. They were out of cold brew so I they offered an iced americano. I asked for sweetened cream, they didn't have that but did their best. The coffee tasted a bit over roasted, bitter but not terrible. I also got a breakfast sandwich that was pretty good, they purchase them from another local company.