Thank goodness for living in a rainy city ..I had prepared all my life for this moment. When we…read morearrived, it was absolutely pouring, and being from the Pacific Northwest, we didn't think twice about waiting in line .As soon as the rain let up, though, the line grew dramatically, so we were glad we had stuck it out. The bakery itself is small, but the display case is anything but. It's packed with beautifully crafted pastries, each one more tempting than the last. Honestly, everything looked worth trying. We settled on the Rose Croissant and the Lox Croissant Sandwich, and both were excellent. The rose croissant was a standout with the rose flavor delicate yet present in every bite, which is rare for floral pastries. It never became overpowering or faded into the background or tasted artificial.The true star of the meal, however, was the lox croissant sandwich. It was absolutely stellar and one of the best savory pastries we've had in a long time.The coffee was just okay, but that was fine because the pastries completely stole the show. The staff worked quickly despite the steady stream of customers. There is a bit of seating both indoors and outdoors, although most people seemed to be taking their orders to go ,perhaps because of the weather. If you're visiting, come for the pastries. They're absolutely worth the wait.

Absolutely delicious pastries! We originally stopped by Janjou looking for coffee, but the coffee…read moreoptions are limited -- essentially black coffee or coffee with milk, with only cinnamon and sugar available as sweeteners (no flavored syrups). If you're like us and like specialty coffee flavors like salted caramel, lavender, honey, etc., this probably isn't the spot for your coffee fix. That said... the pastries are absolutely worth the visit! Everything we tried was beautifully made and delicious. Just a heads up: it gets very crowded and busy, so I'd recommend arriving early or going in with a little patience. It's not typically a quick grab-and-go stop, but the pastry treats make it worth slowing down for!

First time here. We decided to stop for dessert. And Boise Pie Company definitely delivered!! The…read moreonly drawback was deciding what to order. So many choices were making our mouths water. I decided on the blueberry crumble and she got the Boise berry crunch. The blueberry crumble was absolutely phenomenal. The Boise berry crunch was tart and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

The food is always great, but often the wait is very long. Don't go if you're in a rush. Pie…read moreselection is always amazing!

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.

There are several new bakeries in Boise over the last year. Was super excited to try this one…read more Like several of the other others, not a huge selection of items on a weekday. Staff was super friendly. I think I talked to the owner. She says business is doing well. I had two items and both were the best savory items I've had by any of the bakeries in Boise. The prosciutto and Gruyère croissant roll is perhaps the best savory item I've had in Boise. Excited to come and try the pizza pizzas! Do yourself a favor and support these guys! Grab a coffee across the street while you're down here.

The donuts are great. The staff is incredibly friendly. And, the space itself is cute and…read morewelcoming. What more could you ask for? Scottie's Donuts are making their mark on the Treasure Valley and for good reason! I'm a sucker for the classics like a regular or chocolate glazed donut. If I like those, I'll try almost anything. Scottie's has their classics down; so much so that we walked out with way more than two people need. Don't worry, we shared! My husband really enjoyed the pop-tart inspired donut. While it was very tasty, it was way too much sweetness for my taste buds. My only note of advice is to show up early! You could miss the good stuff...like the donut holes.

5 ! Fresh, large donuts in a smart variety of flavors and…read morestyles. The biggest Apple Fritters ever! As large as a dinner plate. I just wish they had cherry fritters also. Coffee, parking & a cute cafe to sit and enjoy. Staff was very friendly and helpful, bonus points!

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.

I was just here on the 4th to grab some goodies for my husband. They had a fritter of the day…read moreSaturday and it was cherry. Now that it's Monday, I decided to head into Guru to grab an a fritter of the day. New week new flavor of fritter. The gentleman that helped me today was super nice! I asked him what the fruit flavor of the fritter was and I was told it's cherry again. I told him that I wanted to grab the fritter on Saturday till I found out it was cherry as well. That's when I was told it's more like flavor of the month vs. week. I'm determined to grab a fritter that my husband will like so we will just have to wait till August. We have tried fritters from every shop imaginable so I'm determined to try one from here. But today I grabbed another Hipsterberry, a seasalt chocolate glazed bar and a cereal of the day. I didn't get a chance to eat the Hipsterberry on Saturday so I will have some today! You can't go wrong with a classic chocolate bar with seasalt and a cinnamon toast crunch topped donut. All 3 donuts were killer good today! Fresh, soft and so flavorful! It's hard not to get one of every donut from this joint. They all look so good! My husband and I got to start our week off with some great treats from Guru. Looking forward to coming back and trying a different round of donuts. I might have started a new bad habit for my husband and I.

Decent place in downtown Boise. Love the vibe!…read more I don't really eat doughnuts very often, but when I do, it's almost always an Old-fashioned doughnut. This is what I use as a comparison to other doughnuts. It's my baseline. This one was good, but not at the top. The outer crust was good, and the icing was the perfect amount of sweetness. The interior was just right. We also grabbed a cup of doughnut holes, which is where we struggled. They were overly sweet and fairly dry on the inside. We ended up throwing the rest out, unfortunately. My other baseline is an Apple Fritter, so if I give them a second chance, that will be my next choice!

Some of the low reviews made me question coming here. The vibe is eclectic. Food was great. Had two…read morecrepes, both were gas as my kids said. Service was good. At first I thought prices were steep but portions are very large. Proceed without caution.

My daughter works incredibly hard as a first responder at a local hospital--four 12-hour shifts a…read moreweek caring for others. On her rare day off today, she had one simple dream: a delicious crêpe. She looked online, saw that The Crêperie Cafe had great reviews, and noticed they opened at 11:00. Visions of warm Nutella, strawberries, and perfectly folded crêpes danced in her head all morning. She even waited until 11:15 to arrive--because she's polite like that. Unfortunately, the only thing served this morning was confusion and disappointment. When she walked in, a sad little man sprinted from the back of the restaurant to the front shouting, "The doors shouldn't be open yet! WHO OPENED THE DOOR?" like he was investigating a major security breach instead of greeting a customer who just wanted a delicious breakfast. My daughter--who regularly handles ACTUAL emergencies--was so startled and embarrassed that she simply turned around and left... still crêpe-less. So instead of a relaxing day off treat, she got yelled at by a crêpe sentry. Not exactly the customer experience we were hoping for. We were genuinely excited to try the food here, but sadly we'll never know how the crêpes taste--because apparently getting through the door is a challenge. Very disappointing. If the crêpes are as guarded as the front door, they must be extraordinary, so good luck to the next person!

Another great half dozen of goodies today! The donuts here are always so good! Our half dozen…read morealways have the sane donuts. Apple fritters, a glazed bar of some sort, chocolate glazed cinnamon roll and glazed croissants. You can never go wrong with any of these donuts. Can't wait to come back for another round of goodies.

Always enjoy a donut from DK! Well priced and tasty. They have a good variety of donuts availableread more