The baker / owner's name is Mike Burr, hence Burread Bakery. This bricks and mortar shop that…read moreopened in October 2025 on 9th street near downtown is the evolution of what started with Burread being sold at the Boise Farmers market in maybe 2023 and via drop off at some other local bakeries, like Bella in Eagle where I was introduced to Burread's sourdough breads that were offered occasionally with pre-order in maybe 2024. Mike Burr, who is a chef, apparently initiated his interest in sourdough starter bread baking when living in Eastern Europe for a while and it led to the creation of these wonderful baked treats; breads and sweet and savory pastries, to feed all of us when he moved to Boise. THE SPACE: This is a small one so there are one or two 2-top tables inside and a bench outside to sit at if you want to eat there. Take away is your best bet but be aware that lines on Saturday can be long and for all three days they are open (Thu, Fri, Sat) they can sell out, so going earlier rather than later in the day is also the best option. THE EATS & SERVICE: Get in line, order at the counter from the splendid array of sweet and savory pastries in cases on two sides and from the assortment of bread on the racks straight ahead. There are some specialty loaves offered on certain days, like the rosemary and olive loaf on Saturdays. The people who work here are so friendly and helpful. I just learned that Burread has pizza dough available to buy and that will be on my list to try next time I'm in. PARKING: There are 3 spaces marked as bakery owned that are on the lot on the right side of the building. Those are free to use. All other parking in the lot that surrounds the bakery and that is behind it are a parking lot where you will need to pay via phone with the scan code on the sign at the lot. There is also limited street parking available. ACCESSIBILITY: Level in the door and ample floor space for a wheelchair user, I am one, to get to the counter. There is ADA / Van Accessible parking in the lot behind the bakery and one ADA / Van Accessible on street spot on the side street across from bakery.

This place was recommended to us by another local business owner, and it turned out to be a great…read morefind even though we only had the chance to try their chocolate croissant since they were sold out of everything else.The croissant was fresh, buttery, flaky, and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect quick stop while exploring the area. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they took the time to give us some excellent recommendations for lunch and dinner, which we really appreciated.There isn't much seating available just a single bench outside the shop but it was enough for us to sit and enjoy our pastries. Pricing felt reasonable, and based on our experience, I'd happily stop by again to try more of their baked goods.

This bakery is lovely. The girls were so sweet and the food was delightful! We had a kolache, which…read morewas not too sweet, but just perfect. The sandwiches on their everything bagels were GREAT! The bagels were perfectly chewy and salty, with a crunchy exterior. Great small place to sit and chat over delicious bread :) Sending good wishes to the family!

I came in for the first time and wasn't sure what to get, the man working there made some…read morerecommendations and I got what he told me was good. He saw how torn I was deciding between all the delicious pastries. He gave me the rest for free to try! It was so sweet! The pastries were all super delicious and I got a sandwich as-well, and it was super good and filling. Super cute little shop, I will definitely back to get some bread!

I will definitely come here again! Super friendly counter person who was very patient in pointing…read moreout gluten free/gluten friendly options, even when busy mid day as other customers came & went... I felt very valued as a new customer, & I felt confident in choosing options with her help. I appreciated the creative flavors in the macarons, & though I didn't personally care for all the flavors... they were all fun to try & made it fun to have a "tasting adventure" later at home. The creativity here is think this would be a great place to pre order macarons etc to go with afternoon tea. Invite those friends over & make it a fun night in!

Ok I was here awhile back and there's not much to say. I stopped here on my way to an event that my…read moregym was putting on. I stopped in for doughnuts...because that makes sense, right? Headed to gym event, but needed doughnuts haha! Did they have them? Nnnnnnope! Made me very sad. This place sells their cookies in WinCo and I think Whole Foods. Their cookies are RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING! I could easily eat a bag of 8 in probably half a day lol. Then I'd get all depressed because my bikini wouldn't fit right :( So when I asked about the doughnuts she said they haven't been making them and I think she said it was because of staffing issues. Thanks to the virus and people now refusing to work because the government is giving them too much in unemployment, this is the case with way too many restaurants, bakeries, etc. That's my subtle jab at the current government and what they're doing to the country lol! So I left without doughnuts BUUUUT I did buy a bag of cookies. The same bag I could have bought at WinCo or Whole Foods. She said basically everything they did that morning was make the cookies for the stores and she watched them leave to take them to the stores. Exciting! I felt all guilty as soon as I bit into one of the cookies but OMFG THEY ARE SO GOOD! Have y'all ever been to a crumbl? If you have one where you live GOOOOO! This places cookies are basically they lower calorie version of Crumbl because some Crumbl cookies have 850 calories in ONE cookie hahahaha! Is it worth it tho? Absolutely lol So are these cookies, but if you are trying to watch your calorie intake then maybe stay away because you can tear through a bag of these with ease. Chocolate crinkle and snickerdoodles are my go-to's! Ooooooh! Ok, y'all, WTF is with the twist ties you used to tie up the bags of cookies? STOP using those! They are literally THE WORST! I'm sure they're cost effective but stop! I'm also sure with selling to those two major grocery stores plus selling them in your bakery that you can absolutely afford to use better ties, ones that we can actually open and reuse vs these where you can't just open them, you have to cut the top of the bag and then basically...the bag is useless after that. I know this sounds petty, but ugh they're they worst! Aside from that, this place is super nice. It's in a very weird location tho, I was surprised by that. It's like the only sit down place on this street. Across from them is a warehouse of some sort, half a block up are homes, it's just seems like it would be better on the north end, or NW Boise, basically anywhere other than where it is lol. The staff is super sweet, the ones that were there lol. I'll definitely be going back. Glad my first experience there was a decent one even if they didn't have doughnuts for my heffa ass hahahaha! Thanks for reading, Yelpiiteees! Cheers!

I was in the area on Valentine's day and saw this bakery. I have been down Orchard a couple times…read morethis month and never saw it. I was pulling onto Orchard by the Idaho Youth Ranch and saw their sign. I needed to stop in and see what kind of goodies they had. Walking in, you're greeted by their menu. Lots of goodies to choose from. I appreciate that this bakery uses gut friendly sourdough. My friend who I normally buy my sourdough from decided to take a break from baking. So now I'm trying to find someone who can compare to her delicious sourdough. The store is awkwardly set up. Racks separating the bakery from the store front. If someone is standing in front of the bread rack, you're pretty much stuck until they move. The front of the bread rack is what leads to the front door. But, as congested as it was, the racks and shelves were perfectly stocked loaves of sliced sourdough bread, cookies and rolls. It was overwhelming trying to check everything out without fearing you might bump into someone. They only had a couple options for the sweet goods, I honestly thought there would be more for Valentine's day. There were quite a few options of savory goods. The lady behind the counter said they had a late start so that could possibly be why there weren't many sweets available. I did grab a red velvet cinnamon roll and some chocolate chip cookies for a couple of my Valentines. I was interested in getting a loaf of sourdough for my husband. The only loaves they had available were kinda small. I was hoping for something bigger loaf that would last us for more than meal. The cookies were a hit with my family. I did have some of my daughter's red velvet cinnamon roll. It was killer. The cinnamon roll was soft and flavorful from the chocolate. The frosting on top added an extra touch of sweetness. I only had a couple bites but I could have polished it off easily. Not gonna lie, those 2 things I got were pricey. The singular cinnamon roll was 7+ bucks. It was a decent size but pricey for just 1 roll. The cookies were 4 to a package and at a similar price point or more. For those 2 items my total was 20 bucks. With people budgeting their money now a days, bread and pastries from this joint would be considered a luxury. People want a good amount of bang for their buck. What I got today was good but I don't see myself coming regularly when there's other local bakers that can make the same product for a portion of the cost. My interaction with the gal behind the counter was ok. She was more chatty with a couple regular guests. I'm happy I got to stop into this local bakery and grab a couple things.

Long-ferment sourdough bakery recently opened (about June 1'ish 2024) on The Bench, behind Lark &…read moreLarder in the space that was formerly a coffee shop (that sold bakery items) and then a no-alcohol libation place. You need to know it is there to know it is there and now you know. It may be a little out of the way but it is worth the trip. "AAAHH.."-ROMA MEETS WARM WELCOME: It smells like an "aaahh..."some bakery when you walk in the door. Added to the aroma is the "welcome in" hospitality of the people who work there at the small front counter who will answer your questions to sell you the bakery goods. In a write up at the site the owner says, "It brings me great joy to serve you all." You wouldn't even need to know she said that to feel that spirit in the air. THE EATS: Everything, both sweet and savory, is long-ferment sourdough which is said to be digestible by people with certain gluten intolerance. (I have celiacs in my family and I have to say they couldn't eat a wheat flour bread no matter how it was fermented, but I do understand gluten intolerance takes different forms.) Aside from that, it is delicious for all eaters. The heart and soul of the owner / baker is in this and I'll insert "In Her Own Words" at the end of this tome because what she has to say is so lovely. We were introduced to Pure Bliss when we bought their pizza dough at "backside neighbor" local market Lark & Larder before the bakery was bricks and mortar site. We have subsequently enjoyed their bacon, cheddar loaf and pizza dough purchased at the bakery and we look forward to trying more. CLASSES: Check the site because sourdough baking classes are offered at the bakery from time to time. The next one is coming up in July 2024 and then again in September. Sourdough starter is sold at the bakery too. HOURS: Limited right now, Thu and Fri (11 - 3) and Sat (9-12). So good to know that too before you make the trip. PARKING: Woohoo! They have a small parking lot. It includes one correctly designed and placed ADA spot too. A rarity in this part of Boise. Good for them. ACCESSIBILITY: A van accessible parking spot in the lot. Walkway to the front door and all on one floor with standard height sales counter. SEATING: None inside, this is take and go. But there is a small bench just outside the door. LOO: Didn't notice one but as a take and go place they would not be required to have one for public use by code. GOOD NEIGHBOR: And if you're looking for local produce (like Purple Sage, Fiddler's Green and Waterwheel), animal proteins (like Malheur and Boise River Lamb) and other good things to eat (like Boise's Chocolat Bar and Ferranti Fresh Pasta) plus local craft makers, Lark & Larder is a great place to visit behind the bakery. IN HER OWN WORDS: The owner says the following. I love it. "It nourishes me. It nurtures me. It grounds me. I love every part of it. It's not about the end result, it's about every part of the process. I love having my hands in the dough. I love seeing the bubbles as the dough ferments. I love the aroma of my kitchen. I love seeing the beautiful boule presented from my oven. I love the sound of the crust and the taste of the freshly baked loaf. I love not being in the corporate world or being told how to work or how to run my day. It calms me and I like to eat it too. I don't rush it, I flow with it. It's been part of a growth process for me. It's not about being someone whom I am not, it is about being who I truly am. It is about just be-ing. The corporate world, and the world as a whole broke me. I was empty. I never want to go back to what was. I bake to nourish myself, and as a bonus other people want what I bake too. I love my customers. They are all so grateful to have to be able to enjoy bread again. It brings me great joy to serve you all."

We came here to enjoy a pizza and some time together as mother and daughter…read more We ordered a salad for two as well as a potato bacon pizza,which was the chef's special of the week. Let me just say I have never had a better pizza crust anywhere! It was crispy yet not too crispy and had a delicious sourdough flavor. The pizza was even better the second day! The salad was generously portioned and filled with fresh ingredients! Everyone was friendly and welcoming and we topped it off with a pistachio pastry...it was delicious! This is an excellent addition to the Boise area! They also have a variety of breads they make as well as a bread club that is very reasonable.

Bricks and mortar charming, welcoming, delightful bakery (think along the lines of a neighborhood…read moreboulangerie) Glutonia is a metamorphosis from a home delivery weekly bread subscription service by owners Krissa Wrigley and Wyatt Werner.  The bakery opened sometime in later 2025 and although my husband and I are local-food-focused-folks (I detest the word foodie), it wasn't until we received two "you HAVE to go" recommendations a month or so ago from people whose opinion we trust that we made the long'ish drive from our front door to theirs and braved the bear that is street parking in this West Boise neighborhood for our first purchases, We have been back several times. EXCELLENCE: We are hooked!  The pastries, sweet and savory, are delicious and their high hydration sourdough breads are fantabulous (think in the style of Tartine).   We are particularly fans of their miche loaf called Sasquatch and they will sell this tasty behemoth in full, half or quarter loaf as you choose and they'll hand slice the quarter loaf (the size we choose) if you ask them to.  The baguette are "parfaite" for grab and go style sandwiches to make at home (think jambon beurre). One day when we popped in we managed to get the last of their sandwich creations that day with brie and prosciutto on the baguette. Our pastry favs iare lemony Amalfi and also cardamon delight Andromeda, both in snail form but every pastry has been so worth the calories! I think we've tried them all.   GASTONIA'S DIFFERENCE: There are several sourdough'ish bakeries in the area. Sometimes it is best to let owners speak for themselves for what makes theirs unique.  Here is what Glutonia's owners have to say:  "Our breads are "sourdough," but we don't love that term. We like to think of them as "naturally fermented." The distinction is that we don't make a very sour sourdough. It's kinda tangy, sure, but we want the grain to be the star of the show. And we don't want folks to have to test the structural integrity of their dental work just to get a bite of bread. Sour often equates to chewy, and we're aiming for more edible, neutral tasting bread that you can eat however you choose. It's a pretty tough needle to thread, and we're mighty proud of our results." "WELCOME IN": The people who work here are so welcoming and gracious.  I wish it was in my neighborhood! EXTRAS:  *They have a small coffee set up and the coffee is good. *They sell Boise located Peanut Shop peanut butter and also local (Emmett) grower Waterwheel's fruit jams.  *A few times a year they offer a 4-tray of take and bake cinnamon rolls, We gave those a try with outstanding outcome on Mother's Day. PIZZA EVENINGS: On Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 4:00 and 7:00 you can pick up a pizza if you pre-order it. They offer pepperoni and Margherita and, I think, sometimes a special of the week. You have to go in to place the order (and tell them when you want to pick it up) because they have no phone or online order mechanism. There have been people ordering on mornings I was in for pick up later. I have it on good authority from someone who lives within walking distance and is a frequent eater of their pizza that it is great. PARKING:  Aforementioned bear of a thing on street here.  There is a parking lot in the back of the shops in this new mixed use (retail down, apartments up) building but it often seems full on weekends and some times mid week as it is also parking for the apartment complex.  SEATING:  No space inside for seating but there is a nice patio outside with three 4-top tables that have attached seats and umbrellas for protection from sun or rain. ACCESSIBILITY:  Plenty of clear floor space inside for a wheelchair user to place an order. They do not provide a wheelchair accessible seating space at any of the tables. (They should given ADA requires that IF you are providing seating for customers THEN some of that seating must be accessible to wheelchair users so that they have equal access.)  No ADA parking on street (ACHD's eror because it is required by 1990 ADA law.)  There are two accessible parking spots, one van accessible, in the lot behind the building. Route to the bakery from there is easy alongside the building.  I have a proverbial dog in this hunt since I have had multiple sclerosis since college days.

I finally had the opportunity to stop at this little bakery shop today. I'm always in their neck…read moreof the woods but never when they are open. They are only open on the weekends and I was conveniently by the shop so it was only right to stop in. Parking is towards the back and there's quite a few spots available which is nice. I adore the building they are in. I love older store fronts that have been revamped and turned into charming venues. Walking in, you notice how country shabby it is. I appreciate the esthetic here. I love me a beautiful shabby country feel. It's a smaller but intimate setting. There's drinks in a cooler for sale. Coffee beans, dried flowers and other fun gifts on display. After checking out their goods, I headed over to their display of baked goodies. My first impression of these treats was wow! They were all beautiful, delicate and delicious looking. These goodies would be perfect for a bridal shower, a wedding or just a nice tea party. Completely stunning. I wanted to start my first visit here with something classic so I ordered the chocolate chip cookie and the peanut butter cookie. I was planning on taking them to go and share them with my husband. If I did stay to enjoy my pastry, I would have tried the banana pudding. I would have wanted to have the whole experience of having it in the venue with a tea. My husband and I enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie. It was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. I do wish there were more chocolate chips in the cookie. We felt like we ate more of the cookie without the chocolate than with. We both do look forward to trying the peanut butter cookie later. I believe this would have been a 5 star visit if the service was friendlier. I know I only ordered 2 cookies but it was "that's it?!?" that threw me off. Regardless if I came in for 1 cookie or a dozen, I believe a guest should be treated nicely. It's not the price point of the guest. It's the fact that we came in to support your local business. My 2 cookies with tip was pushing 11 bucks. 11 bucks can buy me a whole grip of Tollhouse bake your own cookies but instead I wanted to spec this place out and support you. I am charmed by this place. I do look forward to coming back. The banana pudding is something I will have to try next time if it's available. I just know coming in next time what kind of service I would be expecting and not to expect too much.

We saw a glowing post about this bakery on HelloMeridian and decided to give it a try. We drove…read moreover from Northwest Meridian, which was a bit of a trek. They're only open three days a week (Friday-Sunday), starting at 9:00 AM. By 10:30 AM, they were already nearly sold out. Unfortunately, everything looked dry on display, and the three items we purchased definitely were. We asked the staff member about a few options, hoping for descriptions of what they actually were since many names weren't self-explanatory. The staff member seemed put out having to give us descriptions. . We ended up with: * A raspberry scone - very dry and crumbly * A cinnamon roll - equally dry and lacking moisture * A savory milk bun - you guessed it, dry as well. There was no offer to warm anything up, which would have helped at least a little. In my opinion, if a place is only open three days a week and caters to a limited window, the baked goods should be exceptionally fresh and worth the hype and trek. These felt more like yesterday's leftovers than anything made that morning. Disappointing experience overall--we won't be back. We have no issue driving to Boise for good food but this was not worth the drive. Wasted $16 plus tip for nothing good.

Ordered breakfast bagels to our hotel (The Renegade) and they are so yummy! Warm, perfectly…read moretoasted, cute wrapping and just plain good! High quality and thoughtfully prepared and packaged.

Good times bagels is a great spot for breakfast or lunch! They have delicious wood fired bagels and…read moreyou can watch as they make and fire them which is always entertaining for adults and kiddos. They have a good variety of bagels and sandwich options so eveyone will have something they enjoy. Their gluten free bagels are my favorite! They are cooked to perfection, not crumbly, dry, or grainy. I don't know how they do it. They also have a vegan cream cheese so everyone's got an option. Sometimes the bagels can be a little crunchier but with the toppings I get on a sandwich it's never deterred me from coming back. They have great indoor and outdoor seating and no lot but plenty of streets to park around within a 1-2 block radius. Their late is also great just the perfect size and ratios!

Ok, all you fellow Boiseans! I was looking for ice cream shops in Boise that were open on a Sunday…read moreand came across the Black Market Gelateria!! As far as I can tell, it's the only Gelato shop in Boise. Why haven't I come across it before? It's very well hidden where almost nobody would drive past it. It survives on local, nearby employees from their industrial warehouse surroundings. We decided to head over and see what we were missing out on, and learned it only opened a year ago! It's fantastic for numerous reasons...it's cute, modern, spacious, inviting, and they make the best Gelato, European coffee, and sandwiches (think ribeye, meatball, and a half dozen other mouth-watering sandwiches). This Gelateria is very dedicated to it's European roots, and all of food seems to reflect that well. Their Gelato is dreamy, creamy, and delectably delicious. There were three of us, and we ordered the Huckleberry (which had a secret chocolate layer in the middle), the Hazelnut, plus Peanut Butter Cookie gelato, and topped everything off with a very large piece of the Bread Pudding (decadent). They also serve up pastries, European coffee, and even frozen doggy desserts! You can also just get a small Tiramisu dessert to go! We will absolutely be back, especially in this overly hot weather. Take a break and give it a go. I promise, it's worth it! And, yes, dogs are permitted on the outdoors patio, which is also super cute.

Very bright industrial space tucked in a commercial zone off of Victory near Cole…read more Well laid out, organized interior, with plenty of choices in gelati, coffee and fresh pastries. Friendly staff was helpful with selections and then brought out our orders as they were ready. Beautifully crafted coffee drinks with art on top and deliciously buttery-fresh croissants. Parking very convenience and a new outdoor seating area is quite welcome. When they say Hidden Gem they are speaking about this location. and you should find it to enjoy a true taste of Italy!