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    Form and Function

    4.4 (11 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Lavender earl grey matcha
    Dana S.

    Form & Function shares the space with the lobby of the Sparrow hotel. You can get 10% off your purchase if you're staying at the hotel by showing your room key. The space has a fun rustic feel with two levels and a patio. They were a little slow making my drink, but the two baristas were very friendly. I think they probably just got backed up somehow because it seemed like they were working hard and knew what they were doing. I got one of their seasonal drinks, the lavender earl grey matcha. It was very pretty, garnished with a sprig of dried lavender. The matcha was strong and tasted high quality. They got just the right balance of cold foam on top, and although the cold foam was very sweet, the drink as a whole wasn't too sweet. Great experience all around.

    Assorted bake goods
    Yulia N.

    My regular hang out coffee shop in town. I live in Meridian but I will drive to boise downtown just to buy my coffee during the week. The shop is clean and bright. Pastries selection is great but need to be in a closed display. I saw a fly on top of the banana bread. My only complaint is whenever I ask any barista to make my milk hotter and no foam, they never deliver it. They just ignore my request. Why? I tipped 25% of my bill whenever I go there. I never care about the milk arts, I just want my coffee hot so I don't drink it so fast.

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    This place is a great spot with great vibes. The coffee is awesome and the they are always so welcoming.

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    We stopped in multiple times during our stay at The Sparrow, and it quickly became our favorite coffee spot in Boise.

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    Goldy's Corner

    Goldy's Corner

    3.9
    (94 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I was at the hospital today for my weekly labs. When I was done, I wanted to grab a sweet treat…read morefor my husband for breakfast. Apple fritters are his favorite so I Googled the nearest joint that has apple fritters Goldy's Corner popped up so I made my 2 minute drive there. For a sunny Monday morning, downtown was pretty chill. Got myself a front row parking spot and made my way in. The vibe in the joint was just the same as this Monday morning, chill. You see a few guests enjoying their morning caffeine with some friends. Another guest having his chess board all ready for a serious game while sipping on his drink. I love it. The display case was full of goods. You have a great variety of savory and sweet options. I did a run through of everything and the one thing I came in for wasn't there. The sweet gal behind the counter greeted me with the friendliest smile. I asked her about the apple fritters and she nicely told me they didn't have any today. Last week, last week they had the fritters. So, I got my husband his second favorite thing and that is a huge cinnamon roll. It was beautifully displayed in the case. It was perfectly frosted and hearty. It looked like the perfect pastry to grab for him. I got my cinnamon roll all boxed up and was excited to bring it home to the hubby. The sweet gal told me to call ahead next time to see if they were planning on having fritters available that day. I also appreciate that she tried to direct me to other joints to grab a fritter. I told her that I have been to the shops she recommended but I was happy with the cinnamon roll. I look forward to taking my huge bite of this cinnamon roll when I get home. I am positive my husband will love it, he's never had a locally made cinnamon roll that he didn't like. The shop was really chill and relaxing. The gal that worked today was sweet and kind. I can't wait to come back and vibe out here. I can see the patio and a cup of coffee in the near future.

    Goldie's corner is just that, a restaurant located on the corner where you can grab a cookie and a…read moresmall bite to eat. Note: this isn't the full Goldy's restaurant as that is next door. We enjoyed our coffee with unlimited refills and took a booth where you can people watch and we could see the capitol building. Friendly staff and good coffee. I appreciate the variety of baked goods and even the discounted day old items. Good place to grab a coffee when you don't have much time. Loved the artwork on display too. Several little tables here and booths and one larger table. My quiche was good. Everything I expected and I got the day old banana bread which was dried up and hard on the edges and soft in the middle. I guess that's why they discount it. After a day it doesn't hold up too long.

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    Dawson Taylor - Downtown

    Dawson Taylor - Downtown

    4.2
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    0.2 mi
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    As a family, we bought my husband a 5-Course Coffee-paired Brunch at Dawson Taylor Coffee for…read moreFather's Day! It included 5 pairings with food, coffee education, and a free tour of their roasting facility! My husband is a notorious coffee snob, so this was perfect. It lasted a few hours, and was lovely. We chatted with others at our table, enjoyed some delicious food, coffee, and even peaberry tea (a favorite). My husband especially enjoyed the roasting facility tour, which was led by a well-educated coffee enthusiast. She handed out amazing facts, generous tips, and favorite coffees. It was an incredible experience, and my husband couldn't stop talking about it. Follow their Instagram to be in the know of upcoming events. And know their coffee is excellent!

    I got labs done at the hospital today. It was so pretty out that I decided to walk and make my way…read moredown to get some coffee. I usually hit a couple local joints that are right by the salon I work at. Conveniently, Dawson Taylor was right there so I took it as a sign to head in. This coffee joint is so cool. Walked in and instantly noticed how pretty the shop is. I was greeted right away. I told the gentleman that greeted me that I was going to use the ladies room real quick. I will have to say, the bathroom is so dope. I love all the quotes that were written on the walls. You don't realize how long you're actually in the bathroom when you're reading all the tiles. After reading a handful of tiles, I finally made my way out. I got my usual coffee when I try a new joint out. Gives every shop an even playing field. So I got myself an iced americano with sugar free vanilla and room for cream. I had asked the barista for cream to be poured in the back by him. I had told him about my new kidney when I ordered and that I can't really use communal things. He proceeded to tell me the cream was at the table. I really didn't want to use it but I did. I poured a little of it out before I added the cream to my drink. I also used a napkin to hold the handle. I try not to be a germaphobe but it's hard not to be when your immune system is non existent. I made my way outside to sit under the sun and absorb the afternoon energy. I did add couple packets of my sweetner to my drink to sweetnen it a tad. I like my drinks on the sweeter side. Wow, this drink is absolute perfection. You can taste the espresso. It was very present and bitter. It wasn't watered down and light. I appreciate how bold the espresso is. The cream added a nice richness to the drink. The sweetner did enhance the taste of the vanilla. This americano was so good! I ended up walking to Cecil Andrus park and enjoying the rest of my drink there. It was just what I needed this afternoon. This joint is just another block away from the salon I work at which will be so nice and convenient to head down to for an afternoon caffeinated beverage. Another joint I will have to frequent. I will be back soon for another round of this fabulous americano. Especially after a long day at work.

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    Form and Function - coffee - Updated July 2026

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