Slow By Slow Coffee Bar

405 South 8th St, Boise, ID

★★★★★4.7(665 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Boise institution has earned its place among the world's best coffee shops through an uncompromising focus on quality espresso and pour overs from carefully curated roasters, where the tasting notes on the menu actually sing in every sip. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious—the baristas and owners are genuinely welcoming and kind, creating a relaxed, inviting space that's equally perfect for lingering with a book or meeting a friend. Whether you're a coffee nerd seeking something special or just want a flawlessly executed vanilla latte, this is the kind of place regulars wish they'd discovered sooner.

What to expect

Laptop friendlyEspresso focusedSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsTraditional drinksPour over

Google Reviews

Craig Havlinek
★★★★★2 months ago

One of the Top 3 coffee shops ive been to in the world. This statement is purely based on the coffee available and not selection(only two available Roasters at the time). They source from different Roasters from around the world and they were top notch. Pour overs are precise and absolutely delicious. This is not Starbucks and I purely search out pour overs and single origin coffee when I travel.(pics of coffee I bought)

Go Vintage
★★★★★2 months ago

By far the best traditional espresso and coffee in Boise. I’ve been coming here for years and honestly wish I stopped in more often. The atmosphere is excellent - relaxed and inviting, perfect for spending time on a day off. Plus, it’s within walking distance of all the great shops in downtown Boise, which makes it an ideal stop while you’re out and about.

Luryha Ponn
★★★★★4 months ago

5 stars across the board!⭐️ staff and I believe the owners are extremely welcoming and kind- NO pretentious baristas here! My vanilla latte was presented to perfection, Espresso didn’t taste burnt and the latte wasn’t over sweetened. The atmosphere is mellow, music isn’t too load, modern vintage decor. These guys exceed expectation and have this spot dialed in! Great place for business meet, studying, or a casual coffee date!

Ashlin Nuncio
★★★★★11 months ago

If you’re a coffee nerd this is the spot for you. The roasts are really special. The notes listed on the menu truly shine in each sip. My husband ordered the shot + pour and I ordered a vanilla latte. We both enjoyed our drinks. We also ordered a danish. It looked better than it tasted - just a little soggy but had it been fresh I’m sure it would have been perfect. The baristas were kind and took time to answer my husband’s questions about grind size and water to coffee ground ratios.

Rob Rockatansky
★★★★★11 months ago

Very good experience here. The guys working the counter were very friendly and helpful, professional. I had the "Wise Guy" which I highly recommend. I sat outside in front in the sun and watched the world go by... lots of cyclists and folks just walking and enjoying the morning. It's worth a stop on a nice day.

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