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    The District Coffee House

    4.4 (255 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    THE DISTRICT COFFEE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Live music
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Perfectly made iced americano with sugar free vanilla and cream
    Dani S.

    I have been to the District a handful of times now and I'm in love with their chai. They seriously have the best chai here! Highly recommend! But, I really wanted to comment about how great the staff has been. After recently getting my new kidney, I have to be so careful about germs. And unfortunately, I can't use the straws and lids that they have out for everyone. I have asked if they can kindly put a lid and straw in for me after they make my drink and a majority of the staff has! I have had a few not so friendly stares when I asked but the majority of the staff have been so kind. I appreciate the extra step and the longevity of my new kidney does too. A small gesture like this goes a long ways and I am so grateful to those who have helped me out.

    Cute areas, big lobby for large or small crowds
    Anavey H.

    The coffee I tried, cold brew was smooth and yummy. Soft top was a great touch & after looking at reviews was my reason for coming in. They have sip lids included at their self help station & serve your drink without lids. Paid 7.25 for my 12 oz coffee with vanilla & soft top. Pretty fair price for the yummy coffee if I do say so myself. Would definitely recommend. Barista was super kind & helpful. Loved that they had real plants in their lobby. & lots of space.

    Iced oat milk lavender Matcha
    Billie G.

    District Coffie house is one of my absolute favorite places to get coffee in downtown Boise. I feel like the barista is really care about how your drink is going to come out. It feels like they're made with love. They just freshly remodeled the space feels brand new during the summer. They have a lavender lemonade spritz that I absolutely adore. The District has a seasonal menu along with all of the coffee shop favorites, you're often find Boise State students studying or folks working on their laptops. They are often a venue for live music and host various local events. A great place to read a book! 10 out of 10

    Famous chai with hibiscus foam!
    Kristin L.

    This place is so cute! Loved the atmosphere and the staff was nice. I added hibiscus foam to an iced chai and it was amazing! It's seasonal but definitely try it

    Scott S.

    Found this coffee shop while out for a walk. The space was nice, open, bright. The service was not. The superiority and affectation was thick. The experience was not welcoming. Staff likely needs training and support to better understand how behaviors are perceived and experienced by customers. The cappuccino was well made.

    Nitro
    Mary Kay H.

    Bright coffee shop with good tunes in the background. Nice barista and another who was making a real good looking matcha. Con: what I came for...coffee. Got a nitro. Pricey for the size (see pic with hotel key for reference, prob 8oz?) and flat. First sip had good chocolate flavor but it just petered out. I'm used to more rich nitro, milky-smooth with out the milk type of drink, and well, nitro. Mine was very flat. I will prob come back for a hot espresso drink to see how that pans out, but no more nitro.

    Matcha
    Krista C.

    Such a good matcha.... Maybe on my top 5 list. The ambience was perfect for working on my laptop. Lots of plants and windows :) the music was also exactly what I would pick for background work music. Thank you staff for a great playlist

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    Kenny H.

    Came to the District Coffee House on a cold wonder day and it was a nice place to keep cozy and relax for a few hours. I had the horchata mocha and the ham and cheese croissant for breakfast, both of which were delicious. Prices were comparable to Starbucks but quality was far better. The service was quick and friendly. I had my food and coffee out within 5 minutes. They and tables and couches, all of which were kept clean. They had indie music playing in the background which was on par with the coffeehouse vibes. It's can be a bit loud for some but I liked it. Highly recommend this cafe if you're in the Boise downtown area and need to kill some time.

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    Mocha with oat milk was not good. At $8 for a large...it should be good. Baristas seemed indifferent. Would not go back.

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    Nice, open space inside and plenty of seating. Great coffee and very good bana bread when we went!

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    Great place. Their vanilla matcha is amazing. Great service. I would love to see a strawberry matcha added to their menu

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    Great latte, friendly baristas, nice cafe atmosphere. Happy we stopped here for our morning cup.

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    From the very first time I walked into District Coffee in downtown Boise, I could tell this place was special.

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