Certified Kitchen and Bakery

IYKYK. Brownies: Dense and oh-so-rich dark chocolate goodness served up in a square, slightly chilled. Just one ☝🏽 bite is enough to send your eyes rolling back into your head. Um, yeah. 🤤 Cookies: Dark chocolate chip “stars” ⭐️ are their TM cookie. Fresh baked daily (like everything); a delicious classic and staple for traditionalists! Don’t forget your choice of milk 🥛 Butterscotch Budino: Danger in the most deliciously smooth way. The dreamy cool butterscotch flavor will transport you to another place, where nothing else matters and voices fade into the background…if just for a moment. Served chilled. Don’t let the petite size fool you, it’s rich and worth the splurge. An array of breakfast options, hot sandwiches and crisp, flavorful salads are offered (niçoise is my fav). They offer both made to order and some in chilled case for takeaway. Also known for their fresh baked English muffins, they sell packages to take home… but know that they go fast! Seating: Bar top only along the wall. It IS limited and be prepared to sit close to others with the (typical) line of customers bustling behind you. **There are NO tables with chairs** Staff: are consistently friendly and welcoming and always provide a smile or recommendation. Atmosphere: Comfortable and fast paced. More often than not it’s bustling, especially on you guessed it, weekends and mornings. Gifts and books? Yes. They’ve a small section upon entering where one will find greeting cards, cookbooks, children’s books and small, unique and curious gifts. Place always smells delicious.

Loved this little spot for breakfast and coffee. They are busy!! It’s a little narrow and really no indoor seating, but lots of food options to choose from, and we appreciated their kids menu. Their baked goods all looked amazing, but I only tried their star cookie which was yum. I tried their breakfast burrito and egg sandwich, and both were very good. As an east coaster, I personally would love some ketchup on my egg sandwiches, but they don’t have that as an option unfortunately. These sandwiches are served with salsa. We came back the next day for lunch, I tried their north end club, but can’t eat cold cuts because of my pregnancy. They were nice enough to offer making it with their roast turkey, but charged an additional $9, on top of the $11 sandwich, so a $20 sandwich - we did it, but it simply wasn’t worth it for that price.

By far one of my favorite places to grab some yummy food and coffee and then go far a walk in the area. I have not had one bad thing when ordering from here and the employees are always The brisket sandwich for lunch has been my all time favorite so far with a Havana latte and star chip cookie. Perfect place to stop by and grab some grub before heading next door to make your own candle or taking a walk around the historic district. (Brisket sandwich, certified egg sandwich with bacon, and Havana latte pictured below)

My sister and I stopped here while visiting Boise. The breakfast options are sooo good. (note: it’s more of an order and go place with little indoor seating) but so good. It’s made fresh & hit. A 55 year old starter was used for my sister’s breakfast biscuit sandwich and I had an incredible huevos ranchero burrito with ice banana bread latte. So good!

Certified Kitchen and Bakery quickly became my go-to spot during a 3-week house sit in Boise’s Hyde Park—and for good reason. Everything I tried was fresh and consistently delicious. I sampled nearly all of their pastries and salads, and they never missed. The Cobb salad is a standout, and the tuna salad is equally satisfying. Friendly vibe, quality ingredients, and reliable flavor. 5 stars all the way!

One of the best breakfast spots I’ve been to! It can definitely get busy but the line is worth it, and the sourdough signature egg sandwiches are especially delicious. Super friendly staff too.

Very good bakery with fresh and healthy options, the homemade English muffins were amazing, soft and airy! The trailhead bowl was filled with lots of yummy ingredients! The coffees were also a hit! Only drawback is that there is very limited seating, only option is a bar seating for about 6-8 ppl. It’s definitely geared towards take out. Service and staff are friendly and helpful!

Genuinely loved this place. Best food I had in Boise. Options for great baked goods or clean salads with fresh flavors or delicious lunch or breakfast sandwiches with simple coffee options too. It’s just a great place for breakfast or lunch as there’s something for everyone, everything tastes fresh and intentional and you can tell the menu was really fine tuned and all the options are high quality

Cute, busy, lil bakery in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Came here for their carrot cake that is highly regarded. And it didn't disappoint. Yelplicious!! Need to come back and try their soups and sandwiches. Very interesting combinations and ingredients that sound scrumptious.

I find myself at certified at least twice a week. A staple in Hyde park you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. From their handcrafted sandwiches to their coffees, desserts and prepackaged snacks for picnics certified makes their food with love. My favorite is the French style pancakes, which of course is a crêpe, just by a different name. They serve it with Nutella and fresh berries, and it is to die for. Their baked goods and pastries are 10 out of 10 delicious their Star cookies and the sourdough brownie are some of my favorites. they do have gluten-free breads and desserts so it is a gluten-free friendly place. they do not have much indoor seating at all. They do have a very small bar top with some barstools, but it gets very crowded during the busy time. I recommend getting your food to go and sitting at one of the tables outside. To me, certified kitchen and bakery, represents a successful neighborhood café/lunch spot. They have great options for just about everyone. A great spot if you're going to picnic at Cammile's back or bringing a friend from out of town who's visiting or just picking up breakfast or lunch on your way to the office. I highly recommend.

The sourdough English muffins are so good. You can get just an English muffin with butter and jam or get it on a breakfast sandwich. I really enjoyed the tumeric ginger tea with honey as well as the spiced citrus latte. I always come here when traveling! The lines are not too bad during the week day in the morning aside from the weekends! There is some seating in there but it's mainly to wait for your food as it's a long hallway essentially so more of a grab and go or grab and eat outside on a bench somewhere on 13th!

I preordered a tuxedo cake. I'm so glad I preordered because that place was PACKED! The cake was delicious, not too sweet. The service was great as well. I can't wait to try some other treats from here!

Usually come here for the breakfast items but, wanted to try some of the sweets. The Breakfast burrito, grain bowl, and sandwhiches are all amazing and fresh to order. The Matcha isn't ceremonial but is a local business, I added an extra shot of Matcha and less Milk. It's okay but, recco to add a bit of sweetener since it comes out to be a bit bitter. The cookie was chewy on the inside and crispy on the edges. Love the addition of pecans and the folds bring more texture to the cookie. The service is great, tons of staff working tirelessly to get orders out. There's a few chairs on the side. Will be back again!

Amazing Food honestly !! Came from Portland Oregon and I can for sure say it was worth the ride !! Fantastic customer service as well 10/10

I visit Certified at least 1-2x a week. I've tried just about everything and you really can't go wrong with what you decide. Everyone loves the certified breakfast sandwich and it is great- I bring friends here all the time for it. However, I think the trailhead breakfast bowl and the seasonal veggie sandwiches are severely underrated. Over the summer the seasonal option was a veggie wrap and currently it's a yam banh mi sandwich-- both were truly out of this world. So fresh and exploding with flavor. Really can't recommend them enough. The thing I would not necessarily recommend ordering at Certified is their flavored lattes/coffee- I feel like they're very bland and you can find much better coffee elsewhere in Boise (there's a lot of great spots). I order coffee here and always regret it as I leave underwhelmed. All in all, a great place and can't get enough! Staff are friendly and it's a lovely neighborhood spot.

I'm obsessed with this place! From the lattes to the sandwiches to the baked goods, everything is soooo good. You have to get a starchip cookie! Heads up, this place really is best enjoyed to go! It's order at the counter and there is not nearly enough seating for how popular they are. Nevertheless, I'm loyal to Certified!

Cool spot for a casual coffee and breakfast sandwich. Coffee was good and well made. Breakfast sandwich had a really good English muffin and savory bacon but at $11, was a bit on the pricey side so dock one star. Overall pretty good.

Our friend who used to live in Boise recommended we come here for lunch because it was her "go-to spot for when friends visit." Boy, was she right!! This place was incredible. The ambience is so cute, very vibey with cute trinkets for sale and a table of cool cookbooks. The prices were great, the people were very friendly. There wasn't too much seating, but we found some stools at the counter to sit on. The sandwiches were out of this world. They tasted so fresh, the bacon was so tasty. The bread itself was absolutely amazing, it tasted so homemade. Apparently they use a 50 year old sourdough starter for their bread and some baked goods. The star shaped cookie was delicious, great texture. So good can't wait to come back here again. 10/10!!

I've been here twice now, and both times I've walked away genuinely impressed. The Certified Breakfast Sandwich is a winner--super filling with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Special shoutout to the bacon: perfectly cooked, not too crispy and definitely not limp. Just right. The staff is consistently friendly and impressively efficient, moving long lines quickly without making anyone feel rushed. While the restaurant doesn't have much indoor seating, it's easy to grab your sandwich and head to the nearby park or one of the many benches along the street to enjoy your meal. This spot is quickly becoming a favorite. Simple, satisfying, and run by a team that clearly cares about both the food and the customer experience.

Came here on a Monday morning and the line was short. A couple places to eat indoors, but it's mainly takeout. I got the breakfast sandwich and added bacon. The 55-year-old sourdough starter for the english muffin was so good! The bread was clearly next level. I wish the egg patty was a little bigger; it should fill out the bread more. The arugula was a nice touch. My boyfriend also got the breakfast burrito; it looked average, but I liked the salsa that came with it. I would order from here again.

The Croque Madame was perfect - not drowning in Dijon mustard and the best sourdough English muffin. Add a Star chip cookie as the chaser and you've got the perfect breakfast. You won't be disappointed if you go to Certified Kitchen.

I think about this place daily. Their egg breakfast sandwiches and pastries are to die for. The shop itself is very small, so not much room to sit inside. Staff is friendly, but if you don't mobile order it will take some time for your food to come out. Love this place.

This place was buzzing with people left and right! Walking in to this store front, there are a bunch of neat gifts and treats in the front for sale. It is a smaller venue so it was kind of tight around people. For an eatery I was expecting tables and chairs but the only seating available was barstools against the wall. For breakfast I grabbed an iced vanilla oat milk latte and the croque madamm breakfast sandwich. The oat milk latte was delicious. It was balanced with sweetness from the vanilla, the creaminess of the oat milk and the bitter from the espresso. The sandwich came out fresh and hot! The English muffin was perfectly baked and soft. The dijion mustard added great flavor to the ham. The combination of everything made such a great breakfast sandwich. The staff was friendly and fast! They have pre made items and drinks in the refrigerators for easy grab and go meals. I look forward to going back and trying other items on their menu!

Always good. Love they make their own English muffins, so wholesome and fresh. Good coffee and beverages. Love they also offer meals ready to bake at home. Grab some breakfast or lunch and head to camels back park and have a picnic.

Imagine this, you wake up and realize you forgot to order Mom's favorite carrot cake for her 73rd birthday today! You hustle to Certified Kitchen Bakery and yup, your fears have become a reality. These carrot cakes sell out quickly. In comes "Lola", who's all hands on deck on a Sunday morning with all 16 arms doing all sorts of things as people just kept coming in through the door. I asked Lola if they had a carrot cake in the back by chance and she tells me she will check and she comes back and tells me there is one getting finished in the next 15 minutes and I tell her I will wait for it so in meantime I'm order a Certified breakfast sandwich and a chai tea latte and it was the most delicious waiting I have ever done and while I enjoyed my yummy breakfast sandwich I got to see the kitchen staff (army / soldiers) put on an amazing performance. I love how the kitchen is exposed. They so need a reality TV show to capture the team work & individual commitment. I saw it and I can't unsee it. Lola you are the bomb and to everyone in the kitchen, congratulations for the artists you each are and for being the best part of the Certified ambiance.

Literally the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. I was visiting from Scottsdale & I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich. Guys. The bread was perfectly toasted. The pickled onions were delish. Everything about it. It was so good that my only complaint is that I wish it was twice the size.

Great food, pastries, and coffee! One of the best breakfast burrito I've had! Very friendly and clean too.

one of the best breakfast sandwiches ive had, they make their English muffins in house which make the difference. The sando is sooo damn flavorful. and their other baked good sooo good. lemon bar a fav. its a tiny spot but grab and go would be my advice but def stop by

Excellent carrot cake recommended by a local! Located in a quaint neighborhood & the service was friendly. Line got long but moves efficiently!

I just wanted to add that their STAR Cookies and Sourdough Brownies are out of this world!!! And, if you want a really good breakfast sandwich, order the CROQUE MADAME STYLE. Minimal ingredients, but wonderful flavor, and easy to take "to go". I'm going to try the Certified Egg Sandwich on my next visit, just for fun. :)

12/10 coffee. Drank one there and had to get another one to-go it was so good. Came in with a group of 8 hungry road trippers and I found this place on TikTok and it didn't let me down. Food was so great and had so many gluten free options for the celiac girlies in the car. Fresh, great tasting food. Chocolate cake was to die for. Baristas were so sweet and got our order out to us quick! Will go back when we're in town!!

Really wanted to like this place but maybe I had too high expectations? Anyways... huevos rancheros burrito was ok, salsa lacked flavor. And salted caramel latte not great. Sesame coconut latte was good and olive oil chocolate cake was good.

All Boise locals know that this is THE SPOT! Doors opened at 8 am today and THOUGHT we were early rolling in at 7:45 am - and yet, we were behind about 20 people already! Proof positive that this place is the shizzzz! Ordered breakfast sando and a croque madame for the road - - - but absolutely couldn't leave without a couple of pieces of their coffee cake - it is DIVINE! Did I mention that WE DON'T EVEN LIVE IN THIS STATE but ALWAYS do a detour through Boise on road trips JUST TO POP IN TO GET OUR COFFEE CAKE FIX! LOVE that they serve breakfast all day and appreciate the culinary creativity I couldn't give it a full five stars, though, because I don't love their "certified" breakfast sandwich - it's the only menu item that I don't adore, and I was disappointed as I truly believed it was going to be amazing. Still, we keep going. Because - coffeecakelove! Tips: call in your order before you drive over before items sell out!

The Certified breakfast sandwich was probably one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've EVER had! Fun lil joint for sure! Highly recommend.

Stopped here because of a suggestion from a Boise local and it did not disappoint! Be ready and willing to wait if you do not come early and good luck getting a seat as there is super limited seating areas (just a couple of long bars). There are a lot of great options on the menu and baked goods out. They also sell their English muffins by the 1/2 dozen, so if you loved your breakfast sandwich, you can try and replicate it at home with your English muffins. Ordered their Huevos rancheros breakfast burrito and it was excellent and had great flavor. It was really full and had a good ratio of eggs, potatoes, and cheese. Love that breakfast is served all day! Should have also tried their breakfast sandwich. Next time! Would recommend! Also have a great kids menu.

This is my second visit to the spot in Hyde Park. The food is definitely fresh., the service is quick and efficient. However, if you're claustrophobic maybe not the spot for you. The layout is just like a long train track. It reminds me of New York City every time I go into this place.. First time I had the certified sandwich pretty on point maybe a little bland and today I have the breakfast ranchero burrito . Delicious, both just lack a little seasoning !

The uncles took out the niece for a stroll. We were hungry and saw a long line come out of this place, and thought it would be worth the wait given the attention. We were stoked for how refreshing and delicious our food came out. There wasn't much seating, but we spontaneously found a curb in the neighborhood, and it made the experience much more special! Indoors get crowded but it's a warm, welcoming environment. We all shared a piece of our food and immediately gave a thumbs up to each other. This will be a new brunch spot for us and the kiddo.

coffee can be really good and it can also be inconsistent. staff should aim to keep cool under pressure (long lines and crowds) to put out more consistent drinks. the place puts out so many breakfast sandwiches but you can't say it's packed with meat because it's not, hello 2 slices of the thinnest ham or a little bit of bacon but the English muffins almost* makes up for it. but even still, you might be a little hungry after just one.

The smell of hot coffee and fresh dough hits you like a jazz riff--sharp, sweet, alive. The pastries glisten in the glass case, fat with butter and love, while the to-go boxes come out heavy, portions for the road, for the hungry, for the dreamers who eat with both hands. But the place doesn't have soul. It wants to feel European, but it's too pristine, too white, too polished and glossy--like the North End crowd, the Patagonia vests and spotless boots, the kids who've never worried about rent, all wrapped in their own easy world, oblivious. The line snakes, the bodies press, the space hums with orders called out over the din. If you can dig it--if you can ride the wave, place your order, dodge the elbows, make your escape--you'll be rewarded. A bite, a sip, a moment of quiet on the street, and suddenly you know: yeah, it was worth it.

4.5 rounded up Mediocre service and coffee but outstanding food! We tried the breakfast sandwiches (9/10), pumpkin bread (10/10), and a latte (6/10). Food tasted fresh, but the pumpkin bread was served cold; it was like it had just been pulled out of the refrigerator. This is more of a grab and go place with cute but pricey items like cookbooks and candles for purchase. It gets crowded here, so be sure to keep that in mind while ordering. Would definitely return!

A must-visit when in Hyde Park! Tons of baked goods. Coffee with homemade syrups. Delicious breakfast and lunch options and a fridge packed with grab-and-go salads. We always order the "noon-er": a sandwich, chips, and their famous starchip cookie for $15. Highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich on ciabatta bread.

I think I heard an angelic hallelujah chorus when I bit into the breakfast sandwich, which I added bacon and tomato. Best I've ever eaten so I had to buy a pack of their homemade sourdough English muffins. I also bought the turkey & au jus sandwich, starship cookies (so good!), brownie, and chia pudding. I live in Washington but next time I'm in town, I'll stay in Hyde Park so I can eat here more often.

HOLY BURRITO. It's taken me a minute to get around to writing a review, so I'll keep it brief: 10/10, best burrito I've ever had post-run. A friend and I were passing through and needed lunch, and a mutual friend suggested Certified. We both got a huevos rancheros burrito and shared a sourdough brownie. I still think about the burrito. The brownie was *very* rich and we both had a hard time eating our fair half. I would say it would be best split between 3-4 people if you want a taste but not a taste bud obliteration. Seating inside was a little scarce, but we made it work since it was just the two of us. Outdoor seating looked nice, but we were so hungry we didn't bother trying to get a table. I want to go back to try everything!

sourdough english muffins is all you need to know!! Breakfast sandwich was incredible! so many fresh ingredients piled high, but somehow stays together perfectly. Don't skip on the coffee cake - unrivaled Ordered both a light roast and a dark roast latte and both were absolutely incredible! My wife and I were fighting over the light roast with the higher caffeine content. came here 3/4 mornings that we were staying in the neighborhood and completely regret going to the coffee shop a door down on our last morning in town, should have came back to certified! oh and the staff were super nice and helpful with reccomendkng pastries to try..

A fun and trendy place to stop for a quick bite. On a Sunday morning, my friend and I stopped in for a coffee and a breakfast item and it was very, very busy. My friend ordered their famous breakfast sandwich and she really enjoyed it. I wanted to go low-carb so I just ordered a side of their tuna salad from the refrigerator. Delicious!!! Each of these food items were eight dollars. We rounded it out with some hot drinks; a cappuccino and a hot chocolate, which were just what we needed on this cold blustery morning. At first, it seemed like we wouldn't get a place to sit, but people are coming and going so fortunately spots opened up. This isn't a lounge and eat and chitchat type of place though. The lack of comfortable seating is a complete negative. All they offer for seating is a counter with barstools. Seeing as how busy this place probably is most of the time, it's probably not the best place for a large group to meet up and eat.

If your going for food, enjoy. But one of the worst coffees you can buy. Do yourself a favor and walk down to Java where the coffee and seating is much better. Also if a business isn't going to share their wifi, they should probably should use some other name then guest for one of their networks.

I don't know what happened to this place; we used to go to Certified every week, but I'm never going back. We tried to call for an order and were told they don't take online or phone orders on Mother's Day. I drove to order in store, which meant less time with my family, and the server walked away from the counter for several minutes, leaving me standing there like an idiot. It was much less busy than a usual Sunday, so I was surprised they didn't take orders. I spoke to a manager to tell them I was disappointed they didn't take orders even though they weren't busy, and she responded that they've already made $2000 that day. I guess they don't need my business. Oh, and the oatmeal was cold when I received it. So that was fun. For your own mental health, please don't go to Certified. There are plenty of places that care about customers, ignore at your own peril.

While visiting from out of town we stopped in three times! EXCELLENT breakfast sandwich and amazing vanilla latte! Lovely gem in a lovely neighborhood. Brought back a pack of English muffins for our friends back home!

Yummy yummy! Stopped in for brunch while in the area. There are so many delicious sounding menu options that it was hard to pick! The English muffins being homemade sourdough sold me though! The breakfast sandwich was amazing, and they even sell packs of sourdough English muffins to go! The breakfast grain bowl was also delicious -- warm, fresh, and tasty. They have a variety of drink options, coffees made to order and cold beverages in the cooler. We tried two different kombuchas, one canned as well as their on tap option, and both were delicious! I couldn't pass up a baked good, and the chocolate cake with flaky sea salt on top was wonderfully rich! There are a variety of other baked goods to choose from as well. While service was quick, to go is the best option as there is not much seating room. (Although there is a small bar if you're in a pinch). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

This is no surprise, but HIGHLY recommend. The english muffins (used for the breakfast sandwiches) and the best I've ever had. So good, we send them to family out of state every chance we get. The pastries will not disappoint either. Just be prepared for a line, especially on a weekend or sunny day. And little to no seating. But if you have the time and are willing to find a seat outside, the food is very worth the trip!

Breakfast sandwiches are the best! All of the pastries are made in house and are delicious! It gets busy on the weekends but they have a lot of staff to handle it.

Visited Boise for 4 days and came here twice. The breakfast- bomb The lunch- fantastic The pastries - delectable Took some sourdough English muffins back home with me and they didn't last. Perfect for breakfast sandwhiches or simply toasted with butter.

Three times now I've asked for almond milk substitute and they've put regular milk instead. I have a milk allergy so this shouldn't be allowed especially if I'm paying extra. I've had a couple friends say they've had the same thing happen. Yikes

We had the best picnic lunch thanks to Certified! I'd definitely order lunch from here again!!! We had the stacked veggie wrap, the tuna salad sandwich, the North end club and a superfood crunchy salad bowl.

We needed a quick breakfast as we headed to Sun Valley from Boise. We ordered 2 certified breakfast sandwiches with the works, minus the tomato (we don't like soggy bread), 2 brownie chocolate cookies and 2 star chip cookies, as well as, a large house chai. Got the opportunity to chat with a few locals and their dogs (loved that) while I waited for my order. Everyone was nice and not too anti-social towards me coming from California (San Diego). I get it...all these Californians coming to drive up the house prices in Boise, ID. We were just passing through. Food blew our minds btw. The best breakfast sandwiches we've ever had. The bread was heaven. The cookies were to die for and the chai was excellent. That brownie cookie was extremely unforgettable - don't ever change that recipe, it's a winner! Thank you!

Went Certified last Sunday with my wife - the place was jumping yet the wait was more than bearable with a good coffee and a pastry. Point blank...the sandwiches were great. We will be back!! Evan P.

Love their brekky sandwiches and lunch grabs are delicious too. All bakery items I've tried have been amazing. One miss which is why I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 ...they need to bring back table and stool seating. Yes, it was not a lot of seating, but something is better than nothing.