First time eating at this place it was awesome. Food is great pastries are even better super friendly. Awesome service environment was great. Definitely come back to this place. read more

Cute cafe with lovely, personable owners. Just by the looks you can tell why this place received a James Beard award. All the pastries, cookies and breads looked perfect. The plating is also very well thought out and was on theme without being overly done. A touch of culture, jazz and class. Except for Guy Fieri being on the wall. Haha. As for the taste of everything. The baklava was a bit too sweet for me compared to others that I've had. The blackberry lemon tart was perfectly balanced and just the right size to satisfy my sweet tooth. My favorite part of the experience was my spiced tea latte. Perfectly balanced with spices and milk. Would probably be my addiction if I lived in Boise. The many awards and praises are displayed on the wall and all the goodies back up the reason why this place has had so much attention. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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The customer service was super polite, quick and courteous. The presentation of everything was top notch, very visually appealing. Everything looked and seemed amazing, so I was excited to try this place. However that's where the positive ends. My kid got the chocolate mousse tart, after eating most of it, he said it tasted funny toward the bottom. Then later he said his stomach didn't feel good. This was followed by nausea and a few trips to the bathroom. He kept saying he shouldn't have ate that chocolate thing. My wife and I tried the other berry tart, while the wife said it was good, I was not a fan. The mocha lacked any chocolate flavor whatsoever and the coffee was bitter, while the milk was overheated. The desserts/pastries all had a little bit of an odd taste, even the baklava. Overall we just weren't fans and didn't understand what the hype was about, unless it was just how visually appealing everything was, the modern ambiance and the great customer service. Well that's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating. read more

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I work next door to their secondary location. I have enjoyed their coffee and masala tea. The vibe down 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. read more

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Refined and fun. Artistic pastries, and delicious Turkish coffee. Great service, very nice and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Turkish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We came in here with high hopes. First, the cashier was dismissive and was not friendly at all despite the reviews on here. The service was fast, though. When the pastries came in we were excited but the lemon cake and peach pastry had little flavor. The black sesame and passion fruit pastry was yummy. The matcha latte tasted super watered down and no flavor. The cinnamon latte was terrible and same thing it had no flavor and was watery. I'm super disappointed. The ambiance was alright, the workers seemed to not really care in the back and once again were not friendly. We won't be coming back. read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Lemon pastry, black sesame and passion fruit pastry, and peach pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I'm already a big fan of Sunshine Spice lattes (especially pistachio) and their gorgeous baked goods. But I tried their savory dumplings for the first time. Wow! So good! Flavorful but mild spices. Next time...noodle soup! read more

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This cute Afghani bakery is in Downtown Boise, just waiting for you to pop in and try it. It's small, but there's big flavor in there! Their sweets are not only beautiful, but tasty, and the staff is friendly and eagerly ready to give you some great recommendations on what to try first. Oh, and don't forget about the coffee! Coffee and pastries go hand in hand. I had a saffron latte, which was so different and delicious. We also tried a few of their cookies, the Baklava, and one of their heavenly tarts. We couldn't settle for just that, so we packed up some more treats and took them home with us! Highly recommended. I love old favorites, but it's so much more fun to try new things. Give them a try. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough. I definitely recommend their Turkish coffee as it tastes amazing and I was WIRED. They have excellent customer service. I felt so bad because I just couldn't get myself to like their cinnamon latte so they remad either and everything. Finally, I just had to switch over to Turkish coffee and loved it! They also make freshly made baklava and their other pastries are so good. So delicious. I could have it every day if I wanted to! (And get round and fat ) Parking was easy to find so that was fantastic. Drink you drinking their for here cups not to go. It makes a difference in taste and is absolutely worth it to sit and enjoy your coffee. read more

The Good: :: it's a local business! love their background story of being immigrants from Afghanistan and have set up new lives here with this incredible bakery :: very clean, bright, airy :: their pastries are so so so so so good. i got to gorge on the baci di dama, pistachio gold chocolate cookie, lemon cake, coconut cookie, and amarette beet cookie. all were so so so so so good i ate them all in one sitting (thought they would last more than a day...nope!). the baci di dama was dry but is on par with scones, which i'm not a personal fan of but for those of you who are into pastries like scones, i think you will enjoy the baci di dama! :: lots of delicious options for everyone :: service is very friendly and helpful :: they serve different coffees and teas to go with the pastries very well! :: parking is easy and plentiful :: great art on the walls, giving it a colorful and personalized flair The Bad: :: none The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? For sure...when back in Boise, this is on my list of places to visit. Those pastries are on top of mind...I can't stop thinking about them!!! This place is IN. read more

Tasty treats forreal , the lady was friendly & price was reasonable. Would come again , love the variety they have & amazing place! read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Dark chocolate cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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First time visit this place. Everything looks so beautiful, but the prices are ridiculous!!!! For all this 3 sweets, medium coffee and organice juice we paid $30!!!!!! And that cake wasn't good, too buttery and fat, I had horrible stomach reactions after. I order latte, but came too sweet, which is supposed to be not sweet at all. Boise having much better cafe for better price and quality food. read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The food, the service the people absolutely go here, I always get the dumplings and they're amazing... The people are kind and maybe their bathroom isn't so so clean, but I totally want to support this small business. Also, if you have a minute, try their pistachio bread it's mmmmmmm read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - dumplings. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

A huge thank you to the local Yelp Community in Boise for leading me to this absolute gem. Nestled in an unsuspecting strip mall on Fairview, Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe, is serving up straight up deliciousness in a crisp, bright, and welcoming environment. In a recent trip to Boise, I came across this spot and always and ever wanting to try all the coffee in any town I visit, we stopped by. I ordered their avocado toast with two eggs and their pumpkin spiced latte. The avocado toast was served on an ample slice of afghani bread (which is light and airy and utterly delicious). The eggs were well seasoned and it came with seasoned tomatoes. Honestly, I'll be dreaming of the deliciousness and make a stop here an absolute priority on my next trip. The coffee was good. It's definitely a sipping sort of beverage and not at all sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but if you're a sweet coffee drinker, this may not be for you. The service was friendly and efficient. The prices were a bit high ($50ish dollars for an order of two avo toast and two espresso beverages after tip). But--worth it. Get to it! read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Pumpkin spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Decided to stop by for some pastries from a cute little hidden afghan bakery . They have a wide selection of drinks ( hot and cold ) & a variety of fresh made pastries ! Service was fast and pastries were really good ! Support local shops ! read more

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Cute little coffee and patisserie spot. Only giving four starts, cause they were out of some items when we got there. read more

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Super interesting flavors! Loved the pastries and coffee! Nothing was overly sweet which is always a plus. I got the pistachio latte and my husband got the cinnamon latte. Both were good and have a very strong coffee flavor which we love. We also got the avocado toast, which was delicious. I don't really order avocado toast from cafes or restaurants because it's too basic to spend so much money on. Even though this one is on the pricey side, putting the avocado on Afghan bread (similar to focaccia) makes it interesting enough to try, and we're glad we did! If you order it with egg, just know it has a bit of spice and kick to it but nothing too crazy. Will definitely come back here to try other lattes and pastries. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! This is my second time stopping in and they do not disappoint!!! Excellent coffee, the Avocado toast is my favorite! I tried the orange pistachio cake and it was delicious not too sweet and you could taste the orange flavor was amazing but not overpowering, just the right combination. The service was excellent. It's definitely a must visit! read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Lavender latte!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Haven't had a pistachio latte in so long (no more Starbucks for me) and this is far superior than any chain latte. The baklava was also so fresh and delicious. read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Pistachio latte and pistachio baklava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had an event going on in Boise and knew I would not make it to town in time to go to our regular bakery so I called ahead to Sunshine Bakery. I asked her to hold 2 raspberry desserts and 2 Opera cakes for us. When we got there we added items on. This was supposed to be for my husband and my 38th anniversary with a couple of friends. When it came time to have desserts I was so upset and appalled and how terrible these were. The opera cakes were old and very dry. What we thought was chocolate on the top was some kind of rubbery stuff. The raspberries on the tarts were soft and mushy. I will NEVER go there again. Or even recommend them. If you're going to sell old stuff let your customers know and learn how to make these pastries. A waste of $50. read more

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An amazing afghan bakery! I was so impressed by the fantastic details and tidiness of the store! All of the pastries are beautifully presented, like a piece of art! Everything looks amazing, but I could only taste a few for during this visit. The Shumai was great, nice seasoning and stuffing, the baklava was so delicious! The staff are very friendly, and the service was great! I can't wait to go back! read more

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This is my second time at Sunshine Spice and it was just as lovely as my first visit. I spent about $15 (including a tip) on a pistachio latte, pistachio baklava and a hazelnut pastry. I was very happy with everything I ordered. The baklava had the perfect crispness while also still being moist. The pistachio latte is just Devine. It's not too strong in flavor and comes in the cutest cup with a beautiful spoon if you get it for there, I'm all about the small details so I love their consistency in presentation. The ladies who run this bakery are so so sweet, and took wonderful care of my friend and I. They have tables as well as a small bar to sit at inside, it's clean and organized and easy to figure out what they have to offer. read more

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This food is absolutely amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who likes pastries. They also have AMAZING dumplings that I miss. The place was clean and peaceful and the service was kind and fast. read more

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Amazing lunch! We had dumplings and noodle soup, as well as a hazelnut chocolate tart. Wonderful staff as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Great food. Great story... the cardamom pudding is excellent. And the teas are delicious. You can't go wrong with here.

Amazing food cafe service atmosphere We love everything about it Will be back 100% Thank you read more

I just came in for my favorite avocado and tuna salad, but it was sold out. It was OK because I wasn't sure how to decide between that and their traditional soup which is also my favorite. That was also sold out! That's what I get for coming in an hour before they close. They offered me their dumplings which were absolutely freaking amazing! I'm so lucky I got to try them. What an incredible unique, delicious and beautiful combination. The food here is seriously even better tasting than it looks (which is hard to imagine because everything is beautiful). read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Delicious Dumplings!! Cardamom green tea Happiness from eating art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Pleasant atmosphere, nice music, comfy seating (not over crowded). Then - charming sisters who have developed and AMAZING presentation. Now - the flavors. I'm unsure of whether to cry or laugh. The flavors require you to visit 5-7 times just to taste everything. The owners are exceptional with service and little extras! If I could title this review - "Eating Art" read more

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I had the pistachio baklava and a mocha. Both were delicious and beautifully presented on their white porcelain cups and plates. The restaurant is light and airy with comfortable tables and chairs. A nice change from some of the coffee places that are loud with uncomfortable seating. read more

My wife and I are still planning a trip to go to Istanbul. It's been on and off again several times over the last 2.5 years and maybe next year we'll be able to go. We found out that the Sunshine Spicy Bakery has Semit, aka, Turkish Bagels. We have gone several times to pick some up with the honey butter for our delights. There's quite the backstory to Sunshine Spicy Bakery and for those who don't know it's incredible. Sunshine is a women-owned business that delivers amazing pastries and coffees for all that come. The Semit is delicious. The version from Sunshine Spice is not huge like those purchased in the Faith section or Taksim neighborhoods of Istanbul, but they are delicious. We did also try some of the pastries. The Opera is simply divine and is on par with Jan Jou Patisserie. There are a lot of paintings on the wall from local artists, make sure to check them out and we'll continue to visit Sunshine Spice for our Semits until we leave for Istanbul. Gule Gule! read more

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All the items we tried were amazing. A bit pricey (dumplings are $17.50) but overall very good. Would definitely come here again :) especially for the pastries! read more

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I absolutely love this cafe. This cafe just shows women dominance. It's run by 4 lovely sisters who are always kind and hospitable when we come into their shop. Their pastries and beverages are absolutely delicious. The ambiance has this very cute vibe to it and really cozy. I recommend getting a classic afghani chai with one of their pastries. read more

Clean bakery with lots of delectable goodies! Service was very pleasant. The flavors of everything was heavenly We'll definitely go again! read more

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Unique and delicious pastries and coffee. The dumplings are especially good. Will definitely be back! read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - Dumplings, black sesame latte, and baklava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

These four lovely sisters deserve huge kudos and support for creating a unique opportunity in Boise. Wide variety of coffees and pastries that looked delicious. We absolutely loved the Aush soup- flavorful noodles, spices, and ground beef with a sour cream topping. And the ma to filled with ground beef is also beautifully prepared and presented. This is a can't miss in the Treasure Valley. read more

Excellent!! Love this place. The coffee, food and service are top notch. Wish the seating area was bigger though because it can get busy here and you may have to wait for a table. read more

Best experience EVER! The coffee was literally the BEST I've ever had! The food was made to order and totally authentic! Service was 25/10! The seating and decor was so charming and quaint, chosen with love by the owners! I cannot possibly recommend this any higher. You're missing a total gem if you don't try this lovely spot! You will never regret it! read more

Still love it. Had some different items this time. Great flavor, beautiful presentation. Unique, especially for Boise. Will definitely be back! read more

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I stopped in today remembering in the past how good this little place was. Today I stood at the counter while employees came by ignoring me standing there one after the other. The one making coffee never turned around. One time she went in the back to get a new bottle of cream, came right past and ignored me too. No greeting, no recognition, by anyone, not even once. Twice someone came out of the back, fiddled with the cash register, and went back into the kitchen without acknowledging me. Finally the third time someone came out to fiddle with the cash register. This one finally looked at me but said nothing. So I waited patiently until she finally, quietly, said, "can I help you?" Bingo! I am so excited to finally be helped! I asked for a lemon cake... tiny little thing... for nearly $5. I noticed thru the see through package that it was missing the glaze. They didn't tell me they were out of powdered sugar to make the glaze. Full price for no glaze! So I asked. They said tomorrow they will have the glaze. Oy. I'll try to make it at home. Poor service, less than cake... I won't be back. read more

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe - No glaze on lemon cake... no bueno for the full price! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The Beard Award Semifinalist 2022 list was just announced and on it in category of Outstanding Baker is Khatera Shams, owner - baker at Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe. So well earned and particularly impressive given this bakery has been open only since 2019, less than three years, part of that time navigating requirements for covid closures. This recognition is so well deserved! read more