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    Primal Coffee- Boise

    4.5 (55 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Latte Sugar Free Caramel & Vanilla with Oatmilk
    Wendy C.

    Cute little coffee shop. Fun decor! Very cozy and seating straight out back into alleyway. Solid latte almost drank it all before taking pic

    Breakfast sandwich
    Amanda V.

    Cozy and cute little coffee shop in a strip mall. My family is so glad we ventured here during our time in Boise! Service was friendly and nice. Husband and I got a breakfast sandwich. The egg is served poached but can be served as hard boiled if requested (thank you!). They had run out of their good bread, so we just got sliced sandwich bread (my advice would be to expect this if you are getting the breakfast sandwich during lunch hours). The sandwich itself was delicious and had lots of layers and a kick of spice with the Chipotle sauce. Would definitely order again! Oh, and the primal latte is DELICIOUS! The cinnamon on top is a nice twist to such a classic drink. P.S. the mugs are beautiful ! I would have loved to purchase one if I wasn't traveling

    Breakfast sandwich minus avocado as they were out. It's a cheese crusted croissant too! Mmmm
    Amber W.

    Super tasty coffee and food! Oh my Lanta... The breakfast sandwich is freaking mouthwatering! Every single bite I just kept saying wow... wow... mmm! WTH mmmm!!!! Even my husband's coffee, the Primal Coffee, was absolutely amazing and I actually should've gotten that. Ha! We usually don't like the same things but wow. It came out and was just right, as was my vanilla latte! Service was chill. Thanks!

    View from our table for two
    Caitlyn S.

    Not sure why it took me so long to get here - they had been open 8 months by this point! But thanks to a reminder and a friend's gift card I finally went, and it was not a disappointment! It's slightly hidden if you don't know it's there - like diagonal across the street from STIL. My favorite marker moving forward is the rad Datsun truck that says "not powered by Dutch Bros." The vibe inside is exactly my favorite aesthetic - chill, industrial with exposed wood and some piping. It's very speakeasy and has its own unique accents with the guitars for sale, as it's also part music store. The seating is so cool too - there's tables per usual but also this corner area that's cozy and also makes sense for the space. Lots to look at too, which my one-year-old loved. So get the primal coffee, which legit every person can in after me said to get or got for themselves. If you're more a latte gal, get the vegan primal latte. The housemade cream is oat milk-based and DELICIOUS. I didn't get food this time, so this review is based on drink and ambiance. The baristas/founder were so chill too. You can tell they value their patrons, know coffee, and respect the craft. I think they're at the Saturday market too, so I'll catch them there as well. Will definitely go back - don't sleep on this place! Also, Yelp says they're closed Sundays but their hours on the door said 8-1:30 Sundays!

    Erica C.

    It's always a treat when you get to visit the spot you wonder about but have to keep passing up due to always having somewhere to be. But Primal Coffee is a place to just BE. And once I got there, I'll keep getting there. The coffee is inventive and curated. I like my coffee black but even I appreciate the uniqueness of the namesake coffee. Primal coffee has condensed milk in it and boy am I glad that's made the leap from coffee relegated to other cuisines and landed in Boise. Decor is eclectic and calming. The space is small but cozy. Be warned that if you roll in on a Saturday morning you'll have a lot of company. They serve coffee in specialty mugs. The owner makes his own chai that's ginger-forward in a wild way. Service is quick and friendly. The purveyor will explain menu items and may even surprise you with a taste test. If you want to keep your coffee joint local, Primal is it.

    Pics don't do it justice. Just do yourself a favor & come in and feel it for yourself.
    Tobhiyah G.

    This cozy, hip atmosphere and absolutely delicious food makes me wish I could give them 10 gold stars The breakfast Sandi is the best I've ever had, drip coffee approved by husband and niece who are coffee drinkers. I had the dog lifter tea and it's perfection. I'd share pics but we wolfed the Sandi down so quickly all that's left is and empty plate!

    Geri T.

    Meh! Came here for the highly recommended avo toast - however, Avo toast on plain white bread no seasoning no Olive oil nothing (not even seasoned despite asking and also side conversation about adding oil oil and seasoning) and very sparse serving of Uber thinly sliced avocado; disappointing server at register - smile, be personable even when I asked how his day was going to cheer him up; latte was just ok, a charming shop that could def. do better

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    Tiny but tasty! House roasted beans and a funky, cozy spot. Every time I've been in, it's been delicious.

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    Primal is one of the best spots in town! The employees are super friendly, the coffee is amazing, and the atmosphere is great.

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    Comfortable seating,clan and great tasting coffee. Good menu selection and very well priced. Friendly service,ample packing.

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    Try the primal coffee! They've got a killer breakfast sandwich, I love their little alleyway patio.

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    Good service starts our visit. The hot chocolate is delicious, it has a light spicy taste very unique and yummy.

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    Best coffee in town in a warm spot. Add to that the very competent and friendly staff, and you cannot go wrong.

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