Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe

Such a cute spot in Boise to enjoy coffee and dessert! Sunshine Spice Café has both indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant. We tried the Purple Ube Coffee, Pistachio Coffee, and a Matcha Latte—all beautifully presented in porcelain cups with a tiny silver spoon. Not only were the drinks delicious and unique, but the attention to detail in presentation really stood out. A lovely place to relax, catch up with friends, or treat yourself to something a little different. Highly recommend!

Such a gem to have. The coffee is excellent with interesting options such as pistachio (my favorite) and ube lattes. The pastries are delicious and so fun to try. My absolute favorite is the dumplings. You have to try the dumplings. It comes with bread and is a perfect savory lunch. I highly recommend Sunshine Spice!

I work next door to their secondary location. I have enjoyed their coffee and masala tea. The vibe down there is chill and the ladies that work there are nice. I was in the area so I decided to stop in and grab an afternoon drink. It was later in the day so it was pretty chill. It was just a couple and myself. I really wanted to try their black sesame latte. It sounded kind of fun to try! But unfortunately it was not available. So after go over their drink menu again, I decided on the saffron tea. My tea came out in a pretty cup with a dainty spoon. I have never had saffron tea before so I didn't know what to expect. It tasted earthy. It was rich in golden color. I did add some honey to it and it was a nice addition to it. I can see myself appreciating this tea that much more if it was colder outside. I enjoyed the venue for a bit and grab a to go cup to take the rest with me. It was nice coming in and grabbing my tea. It was also great supporting a locally woman owned business. I will have to definitely come back and try their highly spoken about dumplings and that black sesame latte.

This is a really cute café that has some unique flavors such as saffron pudding. I got two amereti cookies, one coconut and one beet. They were the only gluten free goodies here. Then I ordered a coconut milk hot chocolate with a little orange flavor. They were all very tasty. The person at the counter was very nice and the service was great. Definitely recommend. They offer almond, oat and coconut milk and a variety of teas and lattes along with their baked goods. Try it out! Plus, I mean look at that cute spoon. 🙂

Today is my mom’s birthday and I surprised her with a trip to this bakery. I’ve looked for sweet pastry shops to eat at in Boise, and I recently heard about this place! The options looked so appetizing from outside the glass, and looked even better on a plate served in front of us! I bought 4 pastries and 2 drinks for 50$ including my tip, and this shop is top tier. Holy moly I have never tasted such exquisite, divine pastry goods in my 17 years of life. I got the apple juice, my mom got the Turkish coffee, which wasn’t too bitter but not too sweet. and for pastries we got the blueberry vanilla tart, pistachio blackberry tart, hazelnut cream choux, and caramel white chocolate choux. Everything was balanced in each flavor, texture, and creativity. My mom loved the white chocolate caramel choux, and I LOVED the blueberry vanilla tart. I damn near moaned when the flavors hit my taste buds. Next time I go that will be the only thing I order because good lord is that crafted by gods hands. This place was an absolute 10/10, i recommend this place if you want a sweet treat that won’t make you feel icky after.

An adorable bakery with delicious pastries and drinks! Staff was so friendly and helpful. All of their pastries looked so good it was hard to choose just one. Lots of drink options - so many fun flavors for lattes! Inside is very cute and clean with lots of seating options. We ended up getting the saffron pudding to go because I kept staring at it. Highly recommend going here for pastries or coffee or a sweet treat!

Who would have known this little spot next to the Adam and Eve store would be such a treat! Lots of sweet options. The entrees are listed on the wall, there were 4 I think. We had the traditional noodle soup and dumplings with a bread and dessert It was on the expensive side but the flavors were fantastic. Highly recommend going! Might not be for everyone but there are wonderful flavors here

This is one of our favorite places to go for incredible treats. I highly recommend the saffron pudding and the hot chocolate. We’ve tried almost everything on the menu and have found it all delightful! If I could give it 10 stars I would.

Our Uber driver recommended this place and was a highlight of our trip. Delicious baked goods and coffee! Not to be missed.

The Good: :: it's a local business! love their background story of being immigrants from Afghanistan and have set up new lives here with this incredible bakery :: very clean, bright, airy :: their pastries are so so so so so good. i got to gorge on the baci di dama, pistachio gold chocolate cookie, lemon cake, coconut cookie, and amarette beet cookie. all were so so so so so good i ate them all in one sitting (thought they would last more than a day...nope!). the baci di dama was dry but is on par with scones, which i'm not a personal fan of but for those of you who are into pastries like scones, i think you will enjoy the baci di dama! :: lots of delicious options for everyone :: service is very friendly and helpful :: they serve different coffees and teas to go with the pastries very well! :: parking is easy and plentiful :: great art on the walls, giving it a colorful and personalized flair The Bad: :: none The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? For sure...when back in Boise, this is on my list of places to visit. Those pastries are on top of mind...I can't stop thinking about them!!! This place is IN.

Amazing lunch! We had dumplings and noodle soup, as well as a hazelnut chocolate tart. Wonderful staff as well. Highly recommend!!

This cute Afghani bakery is in Downtown Boise, just waiting for you to pop in and try it. It's small, but there's big flavor in there! Their sweets are not only beautiful, but tasty, and the staff is friendly and eagerly ready to give you some great recommendations on what to try first. Oh, and don't forget about the coffee! Coffee and pastries go hand in hand. I had a saffron latte, which was so different and delicious. We also tried a few of their cookies, the Baklava, and one of their heavenly tarts. We couldn't settle for just that, so we packed up some more treats and took them home with us! Highly recommended. I love old favorites, but it's so much more fun to try new things. Give them a try.

Decided to stop by for some pastries from a cute little hidden afghan bakery . They have a wide selection of drinks ( hot and cold ) & a variety of fresh made pastries ! Service was fast and pastries were really good ! Support local shops !

Cute little coffee and patisserie spot. Only giving four starts, cause they were out of some items when we got there.

This place is a hidden gem! This is my second time stopping in and they do not disappoint!!! Excellent coffee, the Avocado toast is my favorite! I tried the orange pistachio cake and it was delicious not too sweet and you could taste the orange flavor was amazing but not overpowering, just the right combination. The service was excellent. It's definitely a must visit!

I had an event going on in Boise and knew I would not make it to town in time to go to our regular bakery so I called ahead to Sunshine Bakery. I asked her to hold 2 raspberry desserts and 2 Opera cakes for us. When we got there we added items on. This was supposed to be for my husband and my 38th anniversary with a couple of friends. When it came time to have desserts I was so upset and appalled and how terrible these were. The opera cakes were old and very dry. What we thought was chocolate on the top was some kind of rubbery stuff. The raspberries on the tarts were soft and mushy. I will NEVER go there again. Or even recommend them. If you're going to sell old stuff let your customers know and learn how to make these pastries. A waste of $50.

This food is absolutely amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who likes pastries. They also have AMAZING dumplings that I miss. The place was clean and peaceful and the service was kind and fast.

Haven't had a pistachio latte in so long (no more Starbucks for me) and this is far superior than any chain latte. The baklava was also so fresh and delicious.

The food, the service the people absolutely go here, I always get the dumplings and they're amazing... The people are kind and maybe their bathroom isn't so so clean, but I totally want to support this small business. Also, if you have a minute, try their pistachio bread it's mmmmmmm

Best experience EVER! The coffee was literally the BEST I've ever had! The food was made to order and totally authentic! Service was 25/10! The seating and decor was so charming and quaint, chosen with love by the owners! I cannot possibly recommend this any higher. You're missing a total gem if you don't try this lovely spot! You will never regret it!

Super interesting flavors! Loved the pastries and coffee! Nothing was overly sweet which is always a plus. I got the pistachio latte and my husband got the cinnamon latte. Both were good and have a very strong coffee flavor which we love. We also got the avocado toast, which was delicious. I don't really order avocado toast from cafes or restaurants because it's too basic to spend so much money on. Even though this one is on the pricey side, putting the avocado on Afghan bread (similar to focaccia) makes it interesting enough to try, and we're glad we did! If you order it with egg, just know it has a bit of spice and kick to it but nothing too crazy. Will definitely come back here to try other lattes and pastries.

An amazing afghan bakery! I was so impressed by the fantastic details and tidiness of the store! All of the pastries are beautifully presented, like a piece of art! Everything looks amazing, but I could only taste a few for during this visit. The Shumai was great, nice seasoning and stuffing, the baklava was so delicious! The staff are very friendly, and the service was great! I can't wait to go back!

A huge thank you to the local Yelp Community in Boise for leading me to this absolute gem. Nestled in an unsuspecting strip mall on Fairview, Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe, is serving up straight up deliciousness in a crisp, bright, and welcoming environment. In a recent trip to Boise, I came across this spot and always and ever wanting to try all the coffee in any town I visit, we stopped by. I ordered their avocado toast with two eggs and their pumpkin spiced latte. The avocado toast was served on an ample slice of afghani bread (which is light and airy and utterly delicious). The eggs were well seasoned and it came with seasoned tomatoes. Honestly, I'll be dreaming of the deliciousness and make a stop here an absolute priority on my next trip. The coffee was good. It's definitely a sipping sort of beverage and not at all sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but if you're a sweet coffee drinker, this may not be for you. The service was friendly and efficient. The prices were a bit high ($50ish dollars for an order of two avo toast and two espresso beverages after tip). But--worth it. Get to it!

I absolutely love this cafe. This cafe just shows women dominance. It's run by 4 lovely sisters who are always kind and hospitable when we come into their shop. Their pastries and beverages are absolutely delicious. The ambiance has this very cute vibe to it and really cozy. I recommend getting a classic afghani chai with one of their pastries.

Amazing food cafe service atmosphere We love everything about it Will be back 100% Thank you

Pleasant atmosphere, nice music, comfy seating (not over crowded). Then - charming sisters who have developed and AMAZING presentation. Now - the flavors. I'm unsure of whether to cry or laugh. The flavors require you to visit 5-7 times just to taste everything. The owners are exceptional with service and little extras! If I could title this review - "Eating Art"

I just came in for my favorite avocado and tuna salad, but it was sold out. It was OK because I wasn't sure how to decide between that and their traditional soup which is also my favorite. That was also sold out! That's what I get for coming in an hour before they close. They offered me their dumplings which were absolutely freaking amazing! I'm so lucky I got to try them. What an incredible unique, delicious and beautiful combination. The food here is seriously even better tasting than it looks (which is hard to imagine because everything is beautiful).

This is my second time at Sunshine Spice and it was just as lovely as my first visit. I spent about $15 (including a tip) on a pistachio latte, pistachio baklava and a hazelnut pastry. I was very happy with everything I ordered. The baklava had the perfect crispness while also still being moist. The pistachio latte is just Devine. It's not too strong in flavor and comes in the cutest cup with a beautiful spoon if you get it for there, I'm all about the small details so I love their consistency in presentation. The ladies who run this bakery are so so sweet, and took wonderful care of my friend and I. They have tables as well as a small bar to sit at inside, it's clean and organized and easy to figure out what they have to offer.

Excellent!! Love this place. The coffee, food and service are top notch. Wish the seating area was bigger though because it can get busy here and you may have to wait for a table.

Clean bakery with lots of delectable goodies! Service was very pleasant. The flavors of everything was heavenly We'll definitely go again!

I stopped in today remembering in the past how good this little place was. Today I stood at the counter while employees came by ignoring me standing there one after the other. The one making coffee never turned around. One time she went in the back to get a new bottle of cream, came right past and ignored me too. No greeting, no recognition, by anyone, not even once. Twice someone came out of the back, fiddled with the cash register, and went back into the kitchen without acknowledging me. Finally the third time someone came out to fiddle with the cash register. This one finally looked at me but said nothing. So I waited patiently until she finally, quietly, said, "can I help you?" Bingo! I am so excited to finally be helped! I asked for a lemon cake... tiny little thing... for nearly $5. I noticed thru the see through package that it was missing the glaze. They didn't tell me they were out of powdered sugar to make the glaze. Full price for no glaze! So I asked. They said tomorrow they will have the glaze. Oy. I'll try to make it at home. Poor service, less than cake... I won't be back.

Unique and delicious pastries and coffee. The dumplings are especially good. Will definitely be back!

All the items we tried were amazing. A bit pricey (dumplings are $17.50) but overall very good. Would definitely come here again :) especially for the pastries!

My wife and I are still planning a trip to go to Istanbul. It's been on and off again several times over the last 2.5 years and maybe next year we'll be able to go. We found out that the Sunshine Spicy Bakery has Semit, aka, Turkish Bagels. We have gone several times to pick some up with the honey butter for our delights. There's quite the backstory to Sunshine Spicy Bakery and for those who don't know it's incredible. Sunshine is a women-owned business that delivers amazing pastries and coffees for all that come. The Semit is delicious. The version from Sunshine Spice is not huge like those purchased in the Faith section or Taksim neighborhoods of Istanbul, but they are delicious. We did also try some of the pastries. The Opera is simply divine and is on par with Jan Jou Patisserie. There are a lot of paintings on the wall from local artists, make sure to check them out and we'll continue to visit Sunshine Spice for our Semits until we leave for Istanbul. Gule Gule!

Small menu of pastries that are very tasty. Small area that has 7 small tables. Very clean, bright and nice place. Coffees are good.

The excellent service, the great food and coffee choices, the atmosphere...EVERYTHING!!!

I heard about an Afghan restaurant in Boise and had to check it out. I had an Orange Latte and dumplings. I forgot to get a picture of the dumplings but they were fantastic. Finished it off with a Saffron pudding. I highly recommend this café if you are in Boise

These four lovely sisters deserve huge kudos and support for creating a unique opportunity in Boise. Wide variety of coffees and pastries that looked delicious. We absolutely loved the Aush soup- flavorful noodles, spices, and ground beef with a sour cream topping. And the ma to filled with ground beef is also beautifully prepared and presented. This is a can't miss in the Treasure Valley.

Had a hard time deciding between which of their impressive bakery spread to buy. Excellent treats and great service. Will be back. Very deserving of five stars.

Still love it. Had some different items this time. Great flavor, beautiful presentation. Unique, especially for Boise. Will definitely be back!

Found this through Yelp reviews and it has become our staple every time we visit the area. I am stuck on the pistachio baklava and saffron pudding. Neither one is overly sweet and the taste is line nothing I can compare it to. I've tried other cookies, pastries and the Persian bread and it was all yummy. Just go here and try anything and you won't be disappointed.

The dumplings were phenomenal. The combination of vinegar onion and dill was to die for. The eggs on the avocado toast were well seasoned but a little on the spicy side, which I'm not opposed to. I'm typically not a huge tart person but the tarts were really good. The PSL was very fresh. The pumpkin rated fresh, the cloves were so strong. I genuinely have no complaints. Over all 10/10 experience. Good food, nice people, good energy.

We stopped into this delightful cafe after church for a little treat and boy do we get one. The ambiance was fresh and modern. We went with new foods we'd never had and we're not disappointed. The bakery case is full of artisan creations which need to be explored. See you next time.

Very expensive and unfriendly service. The walls have strange art on them that gives creepy vibes.

I finally talked my fiance into going to this cafe with me. The atmosphere is cute and relaxed. Food was incredible my favorite were the dumplings! Service was great the owners are very nice and you can tell how much time and effort they have put into their business and they continue to serve great food.

Amazing!! I went in thinking this was a Turkish bakery, the amazing ladies working the counter explained they were Afghans, offering pastries with a variety of influences. Everything on display looked appealing. We tried a Nutella roll, a cheese bread and an Opera, with cardamom latte. Both breads were excellent, soft, flavorful. The Opera was great too, with bold chocolate and coffee flavors. The cardamom latte had a strong cardamom flavor, I liked it, but beware if looking for a subtle hint. I definitely recommend this place.

The Beard Award Semifinalist 2022 list was just announced and on it in category of Outstanding Baker is Khatera Shams, owner - baker at Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe. So well earned and particularly impressive given this bakery has been open only since 2019, less than three years, part of that time navigating requirements for covid closures. This recognition is so well deserved!

Absolutely loved this place! I already can't wait to go back. The food was so delicious! The simit was my favorite, but the cheese bread was a close second. The inside was clean and beautiful. Loved everything about this place!

Delicious treats, Turkish sesame bagel, & different coffees, like pistachio, cardamom and cinnamon.

Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe sells house-made Afghan baked goods and specialty coffees and teas. If you are not familiar with middle eastern desserts, they are typically very lightly sweet and meant to be eaten along with a beverage. Established by the Shams sisters in 2019, I love that this is a family run business that you can tell they have poured their heart and soul into. They use saffron in many of their items, including a lightly sweet saffron pudding. It is great to have a business like this in the valley- not my specific dessert preference but they are good at what they do!

The coffee and food is delicious. The presentation is beautiful including the cups, spoons and trays. I had the Turkish coffee, an Amaretti dragonfruit cookie, a raspberry cookie and the saffron pudding. The tables and chairs were very comfortable and clean.

My favorite cafe in the Boise area hands down!! All their pastries and food are full of flavor and so fresh! I've loved everything I've ordered her and the ladies that own it are so sweet! I also love all the little cute details in the dishwater they use to serve!

BEST BAKLAVA OF MY LIFE. My other favorite things are saffron green tea, cheese bread, traditional soup, and saffron pudding. Cute space with an art gallery. Love the sister owners.

I have been visiting Sunshine Spice Cafe since they opened which was a GOD SENT! Last week I broke down and decided to treat myself to the Opera Cake which has been starting me in face for months now and I am so happy that I brought it home with me. The chocolate ganache coated delicacy had me drooling. The delicate, rich cream and the layer of beautiful sponge were so moist and as mentioned that chocolate ganache was to die for! The cake had such a nice texture and there was hint of almond which is usually incorporated with the sponge cake. Most of us on here are foodies, but if you don't know what OPERA CAKE is, let me give you some details. It is made with layers of almond sponge cake (known as Joconde in French) soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee (or Grand Marnier) French buttercream, and covered in a chocolate glaze. Why the name..........? According to history, a pastry chef by the name of Cyriaque Gavillon invented the cake, which was subsequently dubbed "Opera cake" by his wife Andrée in honor of a prima ballerina at the Paris Opéra. (Source; Wikipedia) So before you cozy up to the fireplace with your kitties, or pups, snuggled in a blanket with hot chocolate (or some wine) ;-) go grab yourself a slice of this divine treat! You will never forget the experience!

Great pasteries, butI can't order any type of coffee. I have been here several times and every single time I caught them with the milk outside and I never seen any of the ladies putting back in the fridge when no one is ordering or there was no line. A couple of times the latte tasted weird and I can't risk getting sick again. In comparison with other establishments, baristas will always put the milk quickly back to fridge regardless of how many times they have to repeat this process. I imagine it can be tiring but any type of milk or alternative have to be kept in the fridge after use. I took my time on making this review because I wanted to make sure this observation was definitely something I noticed more than a couple of times. Ladies, please think about this review. Your prices when up and your quality shouldn't go down.

Heard that DDD was at this spot a couple of weeks back, so I decided to drop in and try it. So note, this was a Saturday at about 1:30 pm. They offer a minimalist sit down area, but have local art and pottery for sale around the small area. So while the provided seating is white and rather plain , the walls pop with colors from these offerings. This little shop doesn't have a bakery feel. It's like a boutique coffee/tea spot. They have a small selection of baked goods, some with the middle eastern flavors noted that I love, others are standards found in many shops. My daughter lit up seeing beignets in the case. She ordered those. I bought a small container of saffron pudding, and three different types of small crackle style cookies they had in jars. We didn't get drinks, which is too bad, they have a varied and exotic selection that sound delicious. They offer a tiny menu of food, but no real explanation of what was in the five dishes in the list. The ladies running this are super nice and their customer service was outstanding. It was nice to have efficient, but friendly assistance. So the verdict? Well, if you have ever had beignets, skip them here. These are served cold and lack flavor So how about the cookies? I had dragon fruit, lemon, and raspberry. All 3 lacked any real flavor, even the lemon. So now the saffron pudding. Saffron is a clean spice, and when used well it can add a clean, exotic flavor to sweet things. But here there was something missing. Bites with the underlying actual sweet pudding combined with the saffron layer and the pistachio were ok. Still missing the something that would have made this dish really good. So the desserts just are not the star at this shop. At least none to date. Sadly, I'm not likely to return. Honestly I have had better and more authentic desserts from local middle eastern stores.

This cafe and bakery is fantastic. The sisters who run it are friendly, and the coffee and pastries they offer are delightful! I strongly suggest visiting this establishment. It is clean and has convenient parking.