Not a coffee drinker, reviewing a coffee shop... Probably the best hot chocolate in town! Breakfast sandwich is delicious as well. Staff is super friendly. I love this little coffee shop on the Boise Isa bench! read more

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Coffee was delicious, and the barista was so very kind to me. The place is also super cute inside. read more

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Have you tried the breakfast sando? Forget about the drinks! (that's a joke) but I have definitely started choosing coffee shops based on their savory food offerings and that breakfast sando is *chef's kiss*. Arrive early so you can upgrade to a freshly made croissant since they have those in limited batches. As for the drinks themselves, I was happy with my unsweetened matcha which should always be a standard and my partner said the coffee was very delicious. I also had an enjoyable experience just sitting down the shop with the amount of thoughtful tchotchke's they had plus you could also purchase a hand-made ceramic mug. I love it when I am not looking at a boring white wall when I spend my time relaxing in the morning with a caffeinated drink. Would recommend, don't let the line you may see fool you, they make the drinks rather quickly! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

So happy we found this place! Great customer service. Super friendly and great at listening to modifications that was needed. They were open to modifying the drink to what you needed. They make their own creamer that was so good! They also make their own chai that is ginger forward. Luckily for me, I love ginger so he dirty chai I had was perfect. Absolutely amazing. I would 100% come back and I intend to! Otherwise, the space inside is cute, cozy, and clean. There is a parking lot so they have plenty of parking. I definitely recommend coming here when you're in the area and need a pick me up! read more

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Chill local vibes. Breakfast sandwich is amazing. They make it fresh, so if you're in a rush maybe grab a bagel or something else. But worth the wait if you're having a relaxed morning. Great espresso! And the workers were really nice and polite. Great service. read more

Great spot with a cool little hip vibe. Super quaint. Had just exemplary service from Gilene (not sure if I'm getting the name and spelling correct) and Bailey. Had a lavender mocha drink 1/2 sweet - was made perfectly and not too sweet. Also ordered a breakfast sandwich. Very kind, considerate, and compassionate staff. read more

Good food and coffee but shouldn't have to wait 30 minutes for food. Kinda ridiculous

We lived their breakfast sandwiches! If you're looking for something different go visit. Coffee was top-notch as well amd the service super friendly. Not too much table space when we went for my daughter's birthday, some got ours to go. Will.be back for sure. read more

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

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

Primal Coffee- Boise - Latte Sugar Free Caramel & Vanilla with Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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 read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Bitter, poorly made Americano. I don't know it the shot was a bad pull. And the barista was new, but Americanos are pretty basic. My friend threw out her latte as well. I know Primal is a neighborhood favorite. My other friend had a salad that looked amazing- maybe we will return for lunch next time, but coffee if off the list.... read more

UUUUggghhhh. Honestly, I already am annoyed with myself for writing this review...But I also know if I don't, I will not be able to stop pouting about my discord over this place. I will start with the positive...Primal Coffee truly has the best coffee in Boise. I am often disappointed with artisan coffees, and that was not the case here. Lots of options - both standard and unique - to fit one's preferences. Although small, the shop is cozy and hip. If they were open later, I could see myself frequenting this place several times a week after work. But. Here's what is causing my resentment - I have now been to Primal 4 times - and each time I have been treated like I came in off the street not to order coffee, but to demand the employees help me change all 4 of my car tires - wearing only hatfuls of bees. The last time I was there, no one greeted me or asked me for my order; only stared at me from behind the counter with an eyebrow raised awaiting my request. Again...I felt like my mere presence was causing him to want to reach over and pinch me as hard as he could. I found myself apologizing to him...but I'm not sure what I was sorry for? Patronizing the establishment? Isn't that a good thing? The coffee is good enough that I will go back. I'm just disappointed that I leave feeling like I just interrupted a party I wasn't invited to. read more

Great homemade Chai!!!! Really, really, really yummy!! Good spice, warm, rich and creamy the whole way through. Real nice neighborhood vibe. Cozy. A nice place to strike up a conversation or stay quiet in the corner enjoying your drink of choice. They also have some foods, avocado toast, danishes, breakfast sandwiches. read more

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! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - View from our table for two - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Breakfast sandwich minus avocado as they were out. It's a cheese crusted croissant too! Mmmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Not a safe space due to a very agressive and harassing owner. This business does not follow best business practices, such as: Primal Coffee does not post all their prices. Primal Coffee seems,to charge inaccurately as an intentional practice. Primal Coffee does not treat every customer equitably, and seems to intentionally engage in selective bullying, passauve agressive and directly agressive, abd harassing behavior of select individuals. Ive personally experienced very negative behavior from the Owner and workers of this business simply due to trying to understanding what the accurate price of a coffee was in their shop. They overcharged me for over 6 months, and once I started to write a review, they engaged 8n personal attacks, and other very juvenile behavior. I cannit emphasis enough to the Boise Community to stay away from this owner and Shop for your own safety and Wellbeing. read more

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

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. read more

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I always order the iced Primal latte. If you're ever unsure of what to order this is a safe bet. You won't be disappointed. This place is very quaint with a vintage rustic esthetic. The coffee shop is small and usually always busy when I go. read more

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! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Pics don't do it justice. Just do yourself a favor & come in and feel it for yourself. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Best chai ever. Spicy and orangey and soooooo good. The barista was very kind. We arrived about 30 minutes before they closed, but the service still went above and beyond. The shop is very cool also. Lots of plants, guitars on the wall, local stuff on the bulletin board, local goods and handmade mugs for sale. Will definitely be returning on our next Boise visit. read more

Primal Coffee is off the charts for quality and deliciousness with everything they do. They bring the highest integrity, intention and sincerity to everything they do. The coffee is the most delicious i've ever had. Ever. I travel from Portland, OR to Arizona and back a few times a year and found Primal Coffee last year. The place is a dream come true. Everything they serve is the highest quality. The people are lovely and helpful. Yesterday I had the avocado toast with extra tomatoes and it was a revelation on their perfectly toasted French bread. I'm not a sweet person but the cheese danish was insistently calling me so I bought it. Astounding! I never experienced anything like it! It was perfect perfectly and shockingly not sweet.! I think it was an asiago danish and was remarkable as was the exceptional Kouign-aman (croissant like pastry) that my son had. In the most expensive, exclusive places more delicious food or lovelier people cannot be found. Don't miss this experience! Susan PS Don't be dissuaded by the modest place. read more

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 read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Poor service, takes forever, good bread (Gaston's) but the person will toast the heck out of it, which is a disservice to Gaston's bread, the avocado toast is mid. read more

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

Best coffee and food in town! It's like a big hug in a cup. I also love how primal coffee supports local artist, musicians and events. I have been here so many times where traveling musicians come in and stay a while. They also have extra seating two doors down in their lovely music room, great vibe! Many people who work hear are musicians. Primal coffee workers are so kind and helpful. I love to spend my mornings here, a great place to meet new friends and connect with what is happening in the music community. Their house made creamer is absolutely delicious! read more

Like this little coffee shop but soooo disappointed they've decided to close early on Sundays--blaming "the kava people" who apparently used to take over Sundays after 4pm. I was never aware that the shop was run by a different group on Sundays, I just knew they were warm and welcoming and equated that with Primal Coffee. So, I'll take my Sunday afternoon coffee shop visit across the street to Push & Pour instead--as well as my weekday random stop-ins. I hope they reconsider and stay open until at least 6pm on Sundays! read more

My daughter is a coffee (shop) nut and has drug me (willingly) to every coffee joint in town, and Boise has a lot of good ones (Push n pour, Slo by Slo, etc) but this one has become a favorite. Don't be fooled by the (lack of) front ambiance in this run down old office strip, if my D hadn't made me I would have never ventured in and found my favorite coffee and breakfast. The flavoring they put in the coffee and latte's is called Primal and it is the perfect amount of sweetness and cream. Find the biggest homemade mug and fill it up. And while the breakfast sandwich is great, and pastries excellent, it is the avocado sandwich which brings us back time and again. Like the front of the shop, it ain't much to look at - a bit thin? - but, damn it is the perfect balance of flavors. You don't need a two inch piece of toast piled with way too much green goo, you need this unassuming creation. Don't know who the owners are but they need to expand, preferably in my neighborhood! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Hmmm, I was looking forward to try this place 4 the 1st time. I'm definitely not planning 2 return. This is the avocado toast which I can definitely do better @ home. I bet their coffee is better based on previous reviews. Yeah, besides that, I didn't felt welcomed that's why I ordered to go. Staff are pretty picky with the ppl they decide to treat nicely. Few folks that ordered right after were treated super cheerful. R-a-cism vibes? You'd be the judge if you decide to visit. Good luck! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Avocado toast to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

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

This is the best breakfast Sammie on the Bench! Between that, the coffee, & the cute atmosphere it's a 10!! read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - This is the best breakfast Sammie on the Bench! So full of flavor! Between that, the coffee & atmosphere it is a 10! It's a great vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Visited Boise for the weekend & all recommendations (TikTok) led us to Primal Coffee. The place is cozy and the baristas were so friendly. We got their signature Primal latte and breakfast sandwich and it was simply to die for! This place is definitely a staple that we will have to hit whenever we're in Boise. read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Breakfast sandwich and caramel primal latter (oat milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Primal has become my almost daily stop, the lattes are delicious and the breakfast sandwich on ham and Swiss is heaven. (One of the best I've ever had) Normally the staff has been awesome and generally made quality drinks and food. Sadly today... the barista and the cashier had some serious attitude and made me feel (a daily regular) like I wasn't supposed to be here. In addition the first latte was so hot it would have given me third degree burns in my mouth had I tried to consume it, so I sweetly requested the second to be less scalding as I was taking the first to my mom, but drinking the latter in house. The barista was incredibly rude & clearly didn't appreciate the request then served me a literal luke warm latte. In addition just slammed doors cups and objects around the whole time I was waiting for my food. I don't think it's overly critical to say that latte temperature is almost the entire job. Made my experience today question my daily business. I love this place. And want to give 5 stars. But consistency respect and quality are needed to deserve such a high rating. *the staff changes daily and most of them have been super friendly and well skilled in latte making read more

Amazing!!! Amazing service, amazing primal coffee, amazing pastries and breakfast sandwiches! We saw this place on yelp when looking for coffee on our way though Boise. We tried the primal coffee and it was so delicious we ordered a second one before we hit the road. I was able to get a non diary iced version of the drink. The breakfast sandwich was out of this world good, one I seriously won't forget. Pastry assortment was lovely and the couple we tried were delish. The people who worked here were so nice, took great care of us. Overall incredible experience. read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Primal coffee is a hidden gem tucked away in the Boise bench off of Latah. From the looks of it on the outside, you would find that maybe this wouldn't be anything special. But that is far from the truth. Primal coffee hits it out of the park with every single menu item from the drinks to the food. What I appreciate most about this small coffee shop is that they really take the time to handcraft some beautiful breakfast sandwiches. What coffee shop poaches their eggs to perfection? Where else can you go that makes a breakfast sandwich with a few dashes of Tabasco sauce to complement the cream cheese and adds a little extra flavor. It's the little touches that feel like someone really well thought out these sandwiches. It may take a little bit of time, but it's completely worth it. The same rule applies to their primal coffee and primal latte. They create their own cream concoction for these drinks and it's magnificent. I've never had anything like it. I come here multiple times a week and leave with my taste buds so happy. I will say the staff isn't always extremely friendly, but I can get over it because the food is really good and the coffee. read more

In a corner nook, where sunlight streams, Rich aromas dance, igniting dreams. A latte swirls in a porcelain sea, Each sip a whisper, setting minds free. read more

Cool place in small neighborhood on Latha street. Across the cemetery. It's pretty busy and has cool design like all the nice coffee houses. I can't drink right now nor eat foods due to allergies so can't comment about their coffee and food. Met a friend there. But I enjoyed the friendly staff and the atmosphere. read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Super friendly! Mocha and brown sugar lattes were great. I hear the breakfast sandwiches are to die for. We will have to come back and try. Open till 10 pm which is a plus. Indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits. read more

Primal Coffee- Boise - "Pour Some Brown Sugar on Me" Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho