Very solid coffee spot! Unfortunately it's not in my neighborhood but when I'm able I'll pick up a…read morecup from Alchemist! Space is open and chill. I adore the decor. It's got a darker, celestial vibe. Which makes sense with the nod to alchemy. There are enough cozy nooks to have a private chat or bigger tables for groups. I'm a black coffee type of gal so I can't speak to the fancy coffee drinks. But coffee straight is a nice middle ground between robust and bright. They have a good selection of teas and breakfast fare as well. Service is counter only and you bus your own dishes. Efficient and fun spot. Definitely worth a visit!

I travel around a lot for work and this is hands down the best coffee shop I've come to in the past…read moreyear. My Huckleberry Coldbrew this morning was other worldly. My breakfast burrito was filling and flavorful. Great vibe and staff

Bright Vibes, Excellent Service, and Delicious Drinks!…read more If you are looking for a great new coffee and pastry spot in Boise, Coffee With A Twist is a must-visit. The interior vibe is bright and inviting, featuring comfortable pink squishy chairs, retro couches, and standard tables. The customer service here is top-notch. I ordered the Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Twist and asked for it warmed up, but received it cold because it missed the note at checkout. When I brought it back, the gentleman at the counter was incredibly polite. He explained that they normally serve it cold so the cream cheese topping doesn't melt. I told him I didn't mind the melt, and he immediately warmed it up for me. It was phenomenal--warm, rich, and even better than the standard Cinnamon Twist (which was also excellent, flaky, and perfectly spiced). I also tried two drinks: 1. Iced Banana Bread Latte with Cold Foam: Super creamy, sweet, and absolutely delicious. 2. Vanilla Bean Matcha with Oat Milk: This was my first time ever trying matcha. Because I have hypothyroidism, I read up on how matcha can be beneficial for thyroid health depending on the milk and syrups used. I was nervous it would taste like dirt, but the oat milk recommendation was perfect. It completely smoothed out the earthiness, and the hint of vanilla made it incredibly delicious.I am officially a matcha convert and will definitely be back to order it again. Big thanks to the friendly staff for a great first visit!

This spot is super cute. I'd return for the ambiance for sure. The twists are huge and very good as…read morewell. I got a large iced latte - one of the summer specials. Honestly I'd recommend adding an extra shot. I like mine darker with more coffee, and it's very light tasting with only the 2 they do. The flavors are good though!

Tiny but tasty! House roasted beans and a funky, cozy spot. Every time I've been in, it's been…read moredelicious.

Have you tried the breakfast sando? Forget about the drinks! (that's a joke) but I have definitely…read morestarted choosing coffee shops based on their savory food offerings and that breakfast sando is *chef's kiss*. Arrive early so you can upgrade to a freshly made croissant since they have those in limited batches. As for the drinks themselves, I was happy with my unsweetened matcha which should always be a standard and my partner said the coffee was very delicious. I also had an enjoyable experience just sitting down the shop with the amount of thoughtful tchotchke's they had plus you could also purchase a hand-made ceramic mug. I love it when I am not looking at a boring white wall when I spend my time relaxing in the morning with a caffeinated drink. Would recommend, don't let the line you may see fool you, they make the drinks rather quickly!

I am a frequent customer of the state Boise location, but this is my first visit to the overland…read morelocation. This location is considerably smaller than the state location, not to mention, hidden away in the center. It still has a homey vibe with leather couches, rustic tables and a beautiful wooden bar top area. There were two employees hustling the best they could with a consistent steady line of customers. With this location being smaller, it does get a little cluttered at the ordering register. Unfortunately, my favorite bagel egg sandwich was not available as they were out of egg patties by 11am. At least the Asiago bagels were available and I bumped it up with herb cream cheese. Also got an iced Mexican mocha. Food and drinks did take a while longer to come out, understandably so. I will say that the Mexican mocha was incredibly well balanced and flavorful...much better than the state location. The bagel was toasted, but the outside was a little burnt. The smear of cream cheese was a lot...so much so, that I had to get a knife and take over half of it off (note to self: easy cream cheese or on the side when ordering). Seating outside was nice but the patio was small. Tough to seat 4 people inside when 2 people take the only 4-seater table to work.

Stopped by their drive through and got their cappuccino and lox bagel and both were really good…read more They even gave my pup a little dog treat and he loved it! Will definitely stop by here more often! Everyone was so friendly!

This was the first coffee place we tried the first time we visited Idaho. We finally had a chance…read moreto come back and it's better than we remembered. The people are so friendly and the coffee is delicious. Definitely coming back

Quick take: Yes, decent espresso…read more Coffee Snob Version: First some background to be fair. I buy and roast my own beans and tried beans from all over the world. I have an Excel file full of roasting profiles per bean with what worked and what was less good. I tend to like African and Asian beans. I have use the same Breville machine for 15 years, drink espresso and espresso based drinks exclusively. Yes I would consider myself a coffee snob. I live around the corner from here and have meant to come try them for a while. I was sick a few weeks ago so missed two roasting Fridays, I roasts every Friday and ran out of my own beans. As you know if you are reading the Coffee Snob version, Sbux disappoints, so hey... perfect opportunity to try here! What to try... curious to know about their beans, I ordered a Dopio and an Americano. The Dopio lets me experience just the bean, the Americano what it tastes like dilluted, the flavor can change a bit. The Americano also tells me how much water they add. I tend to make mine with equal parents espresso and water, there is an actual name for this that eludes me at the moment. What was odd was that as they pulled the double espresso shot, there was an unusual volume of crema on top, I actually saw the Barista dump some of the crema off before pouring the remainder in my cup. This is caused by a few things but beans that are too recently roasted is a primary cause. Freshly roasted means usually need at least a week to off as the carbon dioxide in the beans. All that crema was likely CO2 relates, so if anything would have made the shot undrinkablly bitter... And the Barista seemed to know this! I have had beans that needed a month to stabilize. One day it's sharp and bitter, as if by magic, the flavor has changed entyrly and is wonderful! The flavor of the Dopio would tend to support this as it was on the sharp side. That sharpness came through in the Americano which was full to the brim. The fix is simple, I add a small amount of whipped cream and swirl it in. When I get a less than ideal roast at home, this is the fix. I'm certain milk based drinks, cappuccino, breve, etc would overcome this easily. Will I go back, if I am out of beans, definitely, but now I know to add a bit of whipped cream!

Delicious coffee, amazing atmosphere, $5 records, delicious smelling candles and a super rad owner…read more A nice place to chill out with a coffee and snacks. I'm serious about making a ladies car club with the El Co.! That same day I found another cool lady with a Cuda. Let's go!

This is a great spot to have a relaxing cup of coffee. The coffee is very good unlike the big…read morechains. The owner is personable and makes some good jewelry as well. I would recommend this place for anyone who likes to get away from the big chains

My favorite late night hang out coffee shop in Boise downtown. I live in Boise/Meridian area but I…read morewill still drive to go to Flying M. I love all baristas, they always so helpful and cheerful, always in the mood. Pasties selections are great! They are always delicious. The shop offers house roasted coffee beans and merchandise. They make my latte the way I like it, extra hot and not foam/flat.

Combine a goofy coffee shop with a gift shop, throw in friendly baristas, and honestly, this feels…read morestraight out of Portland. More for the hip, liberals in your life! I felt very at home here since I was traveling. I loved sitting at the bar area with plug ins for my computer so I was able to work here for an hour or so. The cute cardboard design on their cups was fun. The matcha latte was reasonably priced and had nice flavor. The bathrooms are in the back hallway. The pastry case was full but I was headed to dinner so I didn't try any. This is a great stop if you want to sit with their free WiFi, or grab it to go and feel hip walking around downtown Boise!

Mountain Timber coffee is warm and cozy. The service was…read moreexcellent. MT Timber had 3 workers making coffee when we walked in. They are very good at their jobs. Two line up of cars and they were able to serve us quickly and help those at the drive up. The coffee was delicious. We love coffee and we were pleased with the roast. We ordered an Americano and cappuccino. We love to taste the coffee flavor without a sour taste. They hit the mark on extraction and the flavor of the beans was amazing. Not sour taste at all. Highly recommend MT Timber Coffee.

We were driving through and decided to try out Mountain Timber. The iced mocha was fantastic, the…read morecaramel apple butter latte was amazing and the food was hot and fresh!! We'll be back next time we're in the area :)

Must visit to this adorable coffee truck ( + heated tent! )…read more They have some fancy drinks, a current winter coffee menu and besides yummy treats like croissants also some treats for the dogs! They also have smoothies with boosters, matcha menu, dairy free milk alternatives, and a lot of organic flavors. Super friendly and cute ambiance. The heated tent is such a plus, especially in the cold. It has multiple sitting areas from a couch, hammock chair area, 8chair table for larger groups and a little table and chair for "work" or any other type of alone time while enjoying your coffee. Nice music in the background. Service is really good, the menu is extensively large for a coffee truck and pretty fancy! Definitely check out their winter menu. One of the best coffee trucks I've ever been to!

We had lunch nearby and saw this cute permanent coffee trailer set up and decided to stop by for an…read moreafternoon drink. What a cute permanent trailer with outside seating. It also included a covered tent with a glamping like feel including tables, sofa and furniture for comfy reading, homework, friending. We ordered a hot and iced matcha. The staff were friendly and the drinks awesome. I love that you can shop or eat in downtown Meridian and stop by for a nice treat. We will definitely add this lovely spot to our rotation.

Amazing coffee and great atmosphere! It's very rare that I enjoy my coffee black - and this was…read moretruly exceptional. The folks here are super-friendly and very knowledgeable about their drinks. The pastries are also delicious! We have found out new coffee joint in Boise Thank you!!!

I liked the dark aesthetic and interesting shape of the shop plus all the outdoor seating. The…read morebaristas were very welcoming but it seems like one of those places that could be intimidating if you don't really know your coffee (or tea, if that's what you're there for). I came because they had some seasonal drinks that sounded interesting. I think they were each named after a song to celebrate a local music festival. I had the Idaho Alien, which was matcha with calpico and pistachio syrup topped with matcha foam. Very good and unique! The different flavours didn't overshadow the matcha. I was a little disappointed to receive my drink in a plastic cup even though I requested for here, but that is a small detail in an otherwise very positive experience.