The counters in Boise worth queuing for: bread, pastry, and the morning ritual.
Bakery counters in Boise worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Janjou Patisserie is the Treasure Valley's most accomplished French pastry shop, producing croissants, macarons, and tarts in a compact North End space.
Order: Laminated croissant and seasonal fruit tart using Idaho summer stone fruit
Guru Donuts on Main Street makes yeast-raised potato donuts using Idaho spuds for a lighter, pillowy crumb, topped with rotating seasonal glazes.
Order: The Idaho potato donut with house-made glaze -- classic and seasonal flavour options daily
Flourish Bakery in Garden City produces macarons, tarts, jars of cake, and gluten-free cheesecakes from a bright cafe space on Chinden Boulevard.
Order: The macarons and seasonal tarts, and gluten-free cheesecake by the jar
Flying M Coffeehouse carries a daily rotating pastry case alongside its own-roast coffee in a large eclectic space on Idaho Street, open since 1992.
Order: The daily pastry selection from the display case alongside a house roast espresso
Neckar Coffee Bakery produces laminated pastries, daily cakes, and savoury items alongside its in-house roasting programme in the same downtown room.
Order: The laminated pastry of the day and a filter coffee from the in-house roast
The Avery Brasserie Pastry from James Beard semifinalist Cal Elliott features brioche preparations and seasonal fruit pastries at weekend brunch.
Order: The brioche French toast and house-made pastry basket at weekend brunch
Goldy's Corner is the pastry and espresso counter of Goldy's Breakfast Bistro, serving baked goods and coffee on Main Street near the Basque Block.
Order: House baked sweet rolls and espresso drinks near the Basque Block
The Boise Co-op Bakery produces house sourdoughs and pastries while stocking breads from local artisan bakers as a morning destination in the North End.
Order: The daily house sourdough loaf and any pastry from the local vendor rotation
The Basque Market Provisions stocks imported Basque and Spanish goods, with Idiazabal cheese, house chorizo, and wines available from the Grove Street shop.
Order: House-made Basque chorizo and imported Idiazabal cheese from the provisions counter
Fork Weekend Pastry uses locally milled flours and Idaho seasonal fruit, making the 8th Street dining room a worthwhile morning stop for a baked good.
Order: The house-baked morning pastry basket with seasonal fruit and local butter at weekend brunch