Dawson Taylor - Downtown
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Dawson Taylor - Downtown

219 N 8th St, Boise, ID

★★★★★4.7(387 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Dawson Taylor hits that sweet spot where serious espresso craft meets genuine warmth, drawing in everyone from downtown workers grabbing a quick cortado to regulars who linger over pour overs and pastries from local favorite Gaston. The vibe is unhurried and welcoming—think multi-generational gatherings over excellent coffee and croissants—while their pricing stays refreshingly reasonable for the quality you're getting. Whether you're after a traditional cappuccino or exploring their specialty drinks, the attentive staff and inviting atmosphere make it feel less like a transaction and more like being part of a community.

What to expect

MeetingsPour overSpecialty drinksLight foodTraditional drinksPastriesFamily friendlySlow sitEspresso focused

Google Reviews

Katarina Hockema
★★★★★2 months ago

Dawson Taylor is my go-to coffee spot in downtown Boise due to its close proximity to my workplace, fast service, enjoyable atmosphere, and varied menu. I have consistently been met with polite and responsive baristas and have yet to have a bad experience with any aspect of my service, including beverage quality, cleanliness, pricing, etc. I appreciate having a local spot in a prime location where I can count on a consistently enjoyable customer experience that still keeps things unique and fun!

Sha'ron Oren
★★★★★7 months ago

One of my favorite spots when visiting downtown house! Great coffee and pastries (they get theirs from Gaston), very fair and sane prices (20oz late with 4 shots and a Kouign Amann a looping $10???) Great service and atmosphere

Sean Brady
★★★★11 months ago

Decent coffee place. My Americano was hot and had good flavor. Plain bagel with cream cheese and the breakfast sandwich was filling. Nice atmosphere and the staff greats you. All in all it was worth dropping in.

Joshua Quarrell
★★★★★a year ago

They were very nice. I enjoyed the environment. There were elder people who met up to talk and eat cookies that one of them baked. The coffee tasted amazing, as well as a ham croissant.

Elizabeth Carroll
★★★★★a year ago

Absolutely delicious coffee. I first had Dawson Taylor decaf coffee dining in Fork. I had to come in and try some espresso, I’m glad I did!! Highly recommend.

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