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Form & Function

511 W Broad St, Boise, ID

★★★★★4.5(492 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused café in downtown Boise strikes a perfect balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and welcoming warmth, with baristas who clearly take pride in pulling bright, balanced shots and pouring meticulous pour-overs alongside creative signature drinks. The space itself is a genuine haven for focused work or lingering with friends—praised for its thoughtful music selection and calm daytime atmosphere—while their matcha and carefully executed milk drinks (like their standout honey cinnamon lattes) show they're equally committed to the full menu. You'll find yourself returning for the consistently excellent coffee quality, the genuine care from staff who work tirelessly through rushes, and that rare combination of a space that feels both professionally skilled and genuinely kind.

What to expect

MeetingsSignature drinksTraditional drinksEspresso focusedPastriesWifiPour overLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksSlow sitMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

bridget kelley
★★★★★2 months ago

Love the music they play! Lovely space to get work done. The coffee is yummy and the baristas were awesome!

Kathy J
★★★★★3 months ago

This is a cafe I visit often, and I would especially recommend it to those who enjoy coffee with bright acidity. I’m always satisfied with the quality of the coffee. One small downside is that when eating croissants in the cafe, the knife doesn’t cut very well and the plate is a bit small, which makes it slightly difficult to eat. If that could be improved, it would be even better. I also think it would be great if there were a wider variety of non-coffee beverage options. Overall, this is a café I really enjoy.

CN NC
★★★★★3 months ago

Ordered a Kouign-amann & latte to-go this morning Staff is working all alone at the counter & making drinks for quite a couple of waiting customers. I must say she is really sweet & cheerful towards customers despite being super busy❤️The cafe is really lucky to have such a good & efficient staff 👍

Alexandra Ward
★★★★★10 months ago

My favorite place to work remotely or meet friends. Usually pretty quiet during the day unless it’s the weekend maybe—typical for coffee shops downtown. Matcha is arguably one of my favorites in Boise, and their seasonal selection is good too. Granola bowl is another personal favorite.

Blanca Chozet
★★★★★a year ago

Sadly, I did not catch the baristas name who made my honey cinnamon latte today but hot damn he really knows how to brew it up! It was so creamy and delicious and the presentation was 10/10 - literally beautiful! The batch brew was also delicious. Loved this coffee shop. The vibe, food/coffee, layout and service could not have been better.

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