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Highest-rated cafes in the Boise area by diners

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From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Boise area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boise were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#30. Urban Fox - Coffee & Boba

- Rating: 4.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2970 North Eagle Road Ste 100 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Waffle Me Up

- Rating: 4.3/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 North Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Kevista Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 228 East Plaza Drive Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Trà Boba Milk Tea Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1480 South Entertainment Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Flying M Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West Idaho St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Gift Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The District Coffee House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 North 10th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Music Venues, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Push & Pour

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 13 South Latah St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Broadcast Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1100 West Idaho St. Ste 105 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Perks of Life

- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1540 East Iron Eagle Drive Ste 130 Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Janjou Patisserie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1754 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Green Acres Food Truck Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 767 South Pioneer St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Duck Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2126 North Eagle Road Ste 140 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Slow By Slow Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 South 8th St. Ste 155 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Certified Kitchen + Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1511 North 13th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Hyde Perk Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1507 North 13th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Bikes and Beans

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1350 South Vista Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bike Repair/Maintenance, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Food Land Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 710 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Biggby Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4744 North Park Crossing Ave. Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Neckar Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 South 10th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Primal Coffee- Boise

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 20 North Latah St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Antigua Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 North Locust Grove Road Ste East Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Zero Six Coffee Fix

- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 East Parkcenter Blvd. Ste 100 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Nomad Bev

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 South Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6911 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Happy Boba

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6932 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. the Collector's Outpost

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2951 East Overland Road Ste 170 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Comic Books, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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