Blue Sky Bagels is easily one of the best bagel spots in Boise. The bagels are fresh, perfectly…read morechewy, and full of flavor, with great cream cheese options and sandwiches to match. Friendly staff, a welcoming vibe, and consistently great quality,definitely a go-to for any bagel lover.

If you are craving a good bagel, you should go and check out blue sky bagels! I was having a get…read moretogether with friends in the morning and I got a dozen bagels. Felt like I needed a little more to start the morning so we got a couple of breakfast sandwiches, which gave me the fuel I needed to start the day. They did a surprisingly great job on the latte and mocha as well. The staff was so nice and made my latte just how I like it. All of my friends were very happy with the bagel options. I definitely recommend getting the honey walnut cream cheese and trying it out. I've been having it every day since because it's so delicious. Plenty of places to sit down and eat as well or can grab and go if you need to. I will definitely think the blue sky the next time I need a good morning treat for a group of people.

Good Times Bagels is hands down my favorite bagel shop in Boise. I've been here plenty of times…read morenow, and it never disappoints. The wood-fired bagels make all the difference - you get that perfect crust on the outside and a chewy, flavorful center that feels like someone actually cared while making it. The space has character too. The art by Kylar Mertz on the walls gives the place a creative, local feel that makes it more than just a grab-and-go breakfast stop. Yes, there's usually a wait. But it moves, and honestly, it's worth every minute. When food is this good, a short line just feels like confirmation you picked the right place.

I got the lox bagel on an everything, gf had egg cheese and meat on everything... I had the best…read moresandwich of the day. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Coffee was good too. Would go back if in Boise

I had the vegan egg sandwich on an everything bagel. It was delicious. The service was quick, and…read moreconsidering how busy it was, the area was quite clean. The vibe of the place is relaxed, with plenty of natural light and it's dog-friendly. My crew ordered the Salomon bagel and the BLT bagel, and there were no leftovers! Well done.

This place came highly recommended by the Facebook group Boise Food Finds and it's definitely worth…read morethe hype! Both my husband and I got the cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese smear. The bagel was crispy on the outside and just the right amount of chew on the inside. The cream cheese spread was generous and flavorful. We will definitely be back go try their breakfast bagels!

Affordable bagels and friendly service. Small shoppe with limited seating. Next time I'm in Boise…read moreI'm making it a point to stop here for a bagel Sammy. They looked delicious!

As many times I have driven by this bagel shop, I have never stopped in. I was in the mood for a…read morebagel sammy so I stopped in today and got one! The gentleman that helped us a so nice! Since it was our first time there, he was patient and helped us out with their menu. Their menu had a lot of options which can be overwhelming but after going through their many options we decided on a salami sandwich on a cheese bagel, French dip and a bowl of chicken and wild rice soup. My sandwich was so good! The cheddar bagel was soft and chewy. It was also sweet and savory. There was a good amount of salami and veggies. My daughter's French dip a nice and hearty! She ate every bite of it. The dip was hot and savory. A perfect addition to her sandwich. The soup was piping hot! There were chunks of carrots and celery. The rice was more broken down but it was still good! I work a couple blocks from this joint and I look forward to coming here for some hot soup and more bagel sandos! Staff is hella friendly and it's local. Two bonus points to hit this joint up and support it.

Went to Freedom Bagel bakery and met the new owner. We were picking up a dozen bagels for our dog's…read moreveterinarian as a thank you. The owner was so kind and gave us 3 complimentary bagels and even a free cream cheese. My daughter's split a plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese and they said it was delicious. They tried the huckleberry cream cheese and said it was very tasty too. Everything looked fresh and smelled amazing. We will definitely be back. We went into the store at 4pm and let him know on Yelp it says they close at 2pm, but we saw it closes at 5pm. Also, we had frequented here before new ownership and loved the experience today as well.

Such a bummer! Freedom bagels were the best bagels in the valley and were the closest to a NY…read morebagel west of the Rockies. They sold to Sarah's bagel in December. Sarah's bagels are NOT a NY bagel and not nearly as delicious. PLUS, they no longer have the Idaho potato cream cheese!

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.

Busy Sunday morning, but only waited about 5 minutes for my bagel. Got a bacon egg & cheese on…read morepesto bagel for $6, added herb cream cheese for $1.50 and in my opinion, it was worth it! Multiple pieces of perfectly crispy bacon, plenty of herbed cream cheese, definitely more than just one egg, looks to be about 2 (No egg patties, cooked in store). There's even a piece of cheddar cheese melted on top of the bagel, so yummy! I will choose Sarah's bagels over Blue Sky moving forward. For the same price, Sarah's gives you homemade with quality ingredients, while Blue Sky only house makes bagels/"schmear", and uses low quality Sysco ingredients (frozen egg patties, icky/not crispy/low quality bacon, etc.). The bagels are just straight up better at Sarah's, too.

We didn't do our Sunday ritual today and go to Moon's downtown. My husband and I were out running…read moreerrands in Meridian so we decided to keep breakfast easy this morning and head to Sarah's bagel shop. I have been to the downtown location and had such a good experience there. The staff there was so friendly! Unfortunately, today's visit at it's sister location was not the same. Walking in, the joint is really bright and clean. I appreciate the huge menu boards of all their items. Everything looked so good at first glance in the display case. We hung out for a second going over everything when the employees started coming out. We weren't really greeted. No one really said hi. Finally a gentleman stood there to take our order. I got my husband's order taken care of. I still needed a minute and finally decided on my sandwich. And this is when things really started to go down hill. We stood at the counter waiting to pay. Waiting, waiting, standing there like a couple idiots. The young gal behind the counter let some other customer cut us off and pay for some random drinks. And then we just stood there. I asked the gal if she was going to ring us up and she said no. "Go sit down and you pay when you get your food". Well, that would have been nice to know if someone would have told us that in the first place. We finally paid for our order, got our food and a table. For brunch I grabbed a tasty turkey sammy on a croissant. My husband got a egg, ham and cheese on a croissant. We also snagged a couple smoothies. We got lemon mango and peach. Our sandwiches were nicely made. My sandwich had fresh veggies in it, a good amount of turkey and the herb cream cheese was savory. My husband devoured his breakfast sammy. The croissant was buttery and soft. It honestly was a great sandwich. If you're planning on selling boba in your teas, coffees and smoothies, please make sure the boba pearls are edible. It was amazing how many uncooked boba pearls were on the bottom of my smoothie. Hard, inedible pearls. How embarrassing. I didn't even order them in my smoothie but I got them. I paid for inedible boba pearls so make sure you specify if you want them or not. As gross as they were, I would recommend a hard no on the boba pearls. The smoothies itself were good. The lemon mango was refreshing even though it was thick and hearty. The peach smoothie was really tasty as well. They are gracious with their sizes. I got medium and barely drank half. I will say their smoothies are pretty legit. As good as the sammys were, I just can't get over the rude staff and my hard boba pearls. For me, I rate on the whole experience and I just can't go higher than a 2. Communication with your customers is so important and clearly this joint lacks it. So basic but not given here. I'll stick to the downtown location for my future Sarah's bagel visits from now on. I want to enjoy my food that's prepared by a nice staff.

I stopped by Blue Sky Bagels on a recent Friday morning with my husband…read more.. We stood in line at the register for awhile before being acknowledged and then figured out on our own that we needed to go to the other side of the counter to place our order. Once we made our way there, we waited a bit longer and then ordered a bagel toasted with salmon cream cheese -- and then back to the original line we were in to order an iced coffee with oat milk. Service was okay... not the friendliest (as others have said, perhaps a bit overwhelmed or shorthanded?) and the bagel and coffee were also just okay. I was hoping for better, but this place has potential and perhaps we were there on just an off morning. I would return if in the area and seeking a bagel, but probably would not go out of my way.

Blue sky is stuff of Boise legend. I go once a week and have zero issues. Staff is friendly, bagels…read moreare fresh...may Blue sky bagels prosper for many years to come.

So I love this little bagel place, mostly because it reminds me of my childhood even though the…read morebakery has changed ownership many times, I still like their Parmesan bagels with sun dried tomato cream cheese. They always put on the perfect amount of cream cheese for me, I hate when I get a bagel and they've spread the cream cheese like butter....GIVE ME MORE CHEESE! The whole time I was living in new york everyone kept talking about how good New York bagels are and I agree, they are very nice and you can find them everywhere, but i secretly wished I could find a place that made Boise bagels the way I like it. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is because I hate the parking lot which is almost always full but I guess that's just because they are good at what they do.

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. :)