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Coffee, Coffee, Breakfast

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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2812 reviews

Was Ari Lechman at Java Downtown a mag?
Dear interwebs, How are y’all? I am well. Java is and has been my favorite coffee place downtown for years because their service is always above-and-beyond (thank you to Jordan in particular for always being kind efficient), their beverages are exceptional (my fav is the bowl of soul with whipped cream), their food is delicious, and they’re really fast. Can’t go wrong with Java! 3 Ari P.S. their merch is cool too View all feedback.

What Kym Ursi dislikes about Java Downtown:
So wanted to like this place as the barista was accommodating. Ordered a macchiato and received a caramel latte. Explained I wanted a traditional macchiato and got a latte. I think barista's don't like serving so little liquid? View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it

Last update : 16.10.2024

3.0 ★ from 50 reviews
penny-kyes
16.10.2024

The eggs were undercooked and advertised as steamed, which just means they were liquid eggs mixed with ham—essentially just lunch meat. Overall, it was very overpriced.

igor-zadniprovskiy
16.10.2024

This morning, I walked in with a smile and greeted one of the staff members, but was met with an unfriendly, cold stare in return. The atmosphere didn’t feel welcoming at all. While the cashier who was assisting other customers was pleasant, my overall experience left a negative impression, and I chose not to have coffee there today.

stephen-miller-schoo-4
16.10.2024

This is the best coffee shop I have found in downtown. The food was good, but the coffee was outstanding.

em-burlingame
16.10.2024

Lived for years in Ketchum with a daily visit to Java. Met some of the most extraordinary people there. Java in Boise rekindles these fond memories.

matt-grubb-4
16.10.2024

Both of our croissants had bacon that was severely undercooked.

Restaurantji

Last update : 15.12.2023

4.4 ★ from 48 reviews
jlynn-a
15.12.2023

So goood!!!!! The Muffins were the bomb, breve vanilla iced, delish, whipped cream, delish!!!!! My go to, for sure!!!!! Half off pastries from 3-6pm daily....just wish they stayed open past 6pm on the daily!!!! At least till 8pm....PLEASE!!!!!!

linda-terry-1
15.12.2023

Best coffee in Boise and maybe in the Pacific NW. Blue sky beans are awesome as is the Bowl of Soul. Iced coffees are great too. Friendly Baristas ample seating and good Sammie’s and Breakfast.

carissa-c-teacher1
15.12.2023

Java good day. java adequate cup of coffee. java mind of your own. While there is ample seating for studying or a meetup, the coffee was sub-par. I tried the highly famed 'Bowl of Soul ' and besides the sweet-Mexican-mocha-taste, it couldn 't mask the flavor of shoddy beans. I might come back during Christmastime for a cup of hot coco because their whip was good.

madison-r-2
15.12.2023

This place is so cute and had amazing iced lattes. I got a bagel with cream cheese as well and it was very good. The employees were also extremely nice and helpful. 10/10 recommend!

janice-a-2
15.12.2023

Make sure to indulge in a cup of soul—the chocolate dream at the top of the coffee menu—it's truly good for the soul. The place is clean, with friendly service and delicious food and coffee. The atmosphere is enhanced by great music and wonderful people. We're so glad we decided to stop by!

Restaurantsdb

Last update : 01.09.2025

4.9 ★ from 1070 reviews
tabetha-sandberg
01.09.2025

Yikes. Very friendly service, but who the hell cares when the food and coffee is so horrible. I find it strange that, as a coffee house serving coffee in to go cups, they don’t really have any breakfast options that are good on the go. I got the Java Benedict which was some regular deli ham, watered down hollandaise, and a burnt bagel. Coffee was so hot I couldn’t drink it for 20 minutes so when I finally could take a decent sip it tasted burnt. I couldn’t even finish my $8 coffee. Cant believe it cost $22 for what I thought would be a quick breakfast. The good reviews are clearly for the service and atmosphere, which is great, but personally I value good food/drinks more. Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

bettina-eulie
01.09.2025

Your friend from New Jersey. After attempting to run my credit card three times, you’re not going through. They actually gave me the coffee for free. I of course went back to my car where I actually had some cash, and put the money in the tip jar. The coffee was amazing, but the service made me feel as if I was a VIP.! Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

sara-tallman-forest2
01.09.2025

The coffee isnt that good

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