I’ve always loved the welcoming atmosphere at Hyde Perk, which makes this recent experience disappointing. My husband and I ordered sandwiches and drinks there and also brought a cookie from Certified next door. We’ve done this before without issue. While we were sitting and eating, a staff member loudly announced, “No outside food or drink — it’s written on the door — I’m going to ask you to leave.” It was embarrassing, especially with the café packed. I understand enforcing new policies, but it should be done consistently — other tables had outside items and were not addressed. We had ordered almost everything from Hyde Perk and simply had nowhere else to sit. The interaction felt unnecessarily public and harsh, and unfortunately didn’t reflect the warm, local coffee shop atmosphere I’ve always appreciated.
Service: 1
Leigh Royal Purser Frost
🎵 “Hyde Park Shopping” (Lil Peep–inspired) [Intro – whispered] (yeah… mm… Hyde Park…) (uh…) [Verse 1 – soft melodic] I been walkin’ downtown with my hoodie pulled tight, (yeah) Hyde Park on the corner, got me safe for the night, (uh) They don’t judge my silence, they just smile and pour, (mm) Little cup of espresso, but they healing me more, (yeah) I been searching for a place where my mind can breathe, (uh) Found peace in a coffee shop, didn’t know I’d believe, (mm) They remember my name, remember how I feel, (yeah) Small kindness in the morning make the pain feel unreal. (uh) [Hook – melancholic, repeatable] I been Hyde Park shopping, lookin’ for a light, (yeah) Found it in a coffee cup, got me through the night, (uh) I been heart shopping, tryna feel alright, (mm) Hyde Park in my soul, yeah, they saving my life. (yeah, yuh) [Verse 2 – whispery, emotional] Sometimes I be broken, sometimes I be lost, (uh) They just treat me human, never ask what it cost, (mm) City feel cold but their words feel warm, (yeah) Like a blanket on my brain when I’m stuck in a storm, (uh) Writing sad songs in the corner, headphones in my ears, (mm) Barista say “you good?” and it cuts through the fears, (yeah) I don’t got a lot, but I got this place, (uh) Hyde Park got angels with caffeine and grace. (mm) [Hook – repeat] I been Hyde Park shopping, lookin’ for a light, (yeah) Found it in a coffee cup, got me through the night, (uh) I been heart shopping, tryna feel alright, (mm) Hyde Park in my soul, yeah, they saving my life. (yeah, yuh) [Bridge – melodic, half-sung] (uh… yeah…) Late nights, neon lights, coffee on my breath, (mm) If I fade away, hope they play this after death, (yeah) Sad boy with a mic, still chasing my spark, (uh) But I always find peace when I’m back at Hyde Park. (mm) [Outro – whispered] (yeah… Hyde Park forever…) (uh… mm…) (coffee and kindness, yeah…)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dani Stephens
I will have to say, this little coffee shop is dope. I finally got a chance to make my way in today and I'm happy I did! It had a very old school vibe to it. I love the setting, the decor and most of the all, the coffee.
The sweet gal behind the counter took my order. It was hard not to get mesmerized by all the goodies they have on display while I was ordering my drink. Cake pops, scones and muffins. They all looked so tempting! As hard as it was not to grab thick slice of the loaf in front of me, I just stuck with my iced sugar free brown sugar cinnamon breve.
I chilled at one of the big tables while I was waiting for my drink. It gave me a chance to absorb everything about the coffee shop. I love the big mural of old school Hyde Park. I adore the books along the wall for the kiddos to enjoy. It was great seeing people out and about. People laughing and enjoying their company and drinks. It's honestly one of the dopest shop I have hit up.
The second barista was sweet and handed me my drink. I chilled at the big table and enjoyed my first couple sips. The espresso is strong! You can taste it. I did add a packet of sweetner, I like my caffeinated beverages on the sweeter side. It was just what it needed. My breve was absolutely delicious. My drink was creamy, flavorful from the SF brown sugar cinnamon syrup and the sweetner helped with the intensity of the espresso. It was so good.
I have been to quite a few coffee joints in town and I like a lot of them. But there's something about this shop that is so different from the rest. It's in such a neat area. The shop has such a charming vibe to it. They pushed out a great product and the staff was super nice. I will most definitely have to take a detour to this joint before heading to work downtown. It would be a great way to start my day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Papile
Check out their fall-winter specials. Really awesome staff, and the location in north end is just phenomenal if you live by there. It’s a good atmosphere, you can tell they have some loyal customers that come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Vowell
Really nice, very unique coffee shop. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Keune
Great little coffee shop with excellent breakfast food options. Staff is so genuinely friendly. The place fills up quick but there is always a bench to be found outside. Great atmosphere inside and out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Serenity Bornstine
So many flies, it felt like I was eating pastry and drinking coffee in a horse stable. The horse stable probably would have been quieter too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dianne Smith
Lots of places to sit. Cute inside. Coffee was excellent. Loved the lemon pound cake
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan McGuire
Home of the perfect cappuccino 👌🏻
Kami Krueger
The staff here is helpful walking you through their menu and recommendations. The fizzy drinks are amazing! Highly recommend!
A social hub in Hyde Park with allot of noise and flies.
I generally like this coffee shop on a weekday, if you can get a seat. Not on the weekend, lines are too long.
The servers never give me enough honey. I'd much rather pour my own honey. I can't tolerate sucrose very well, so it's important to me to have access to a fructose based sweetener.
In the Sumner the whole place is overrun by flies. There are no fly strips or anything. I don't see any attempt to control 5he flies in any way. That's actually a health code violation, and it's just gross to have flies crawling on your skin.
For how nice the north end neighborhood has gotten, I think Hyde Perks could try harder to create a cleaner and nicer environment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
C B
Delightfully eclectic coffee house. Great iced chai latte! Loved the vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby Metcalf
Great coffee, baked goods, and service. Loved the atmosphere too. They nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carson Tucker
even when busy hyde perk never disappoints. great atmosphere for studying yall are great
I’ve always loved the welcoming atmosphere at Hyde Perk, which makes this recent experience disappointing. My husband and I ordered sandwiches and drinks there and also brought a cookie from Certified next door. We’ve done this before without issue.
While we were sitting and eating, a staff member loudly announced, “No outside food or drink — it’s written on the door — I’m going to ask you to leave.” It was embarrassing, especially with the café packed. I understand enforcing new policies, but it should be done consistently — other tables had outside items and were not addressed.
We had ordered almost everything from Hyde Perk and simply had nowhere else to sit. The interaction felt unnecessarily public and harsh, and unfortunately didn’t reflect the warm, local coffee shop atmosphere I’ve always appreciated.
Service: 1
🎵 “Hyde Park Shopping” (Lil Peep–inspired)
[Intro – whispered]
(yeah… mm… Hyde Park…)
(uh…)
[Verse 1 – soft melodic]
I been walkin’ downtown with my hoodie pulled tight, (yeah)
Hyde Park on the corner, got me safe for the night, (uh)
They don’t judge my silence, they just smile and pour, (mm)
Little cup of espresso, but they healing me more, (yeah)
I been searching for a place where my mind can breathe, (uh)
Found peace in a coffee shop, didn’t know I’d believe, (mm)
They remember my name, remember how I feel, (yeah)
Small kindness in the morning make the pain feel unreal. (uh)
[Hook – melancholic, repeatable]
I been Hyde Park shopping, lookin’ for a light, (yeah)
Found it in a coffee cup, got me through the night, (uh)
I been heart shopping, tryna feel alright, (mm)
Hyde Park in my soul, yeah, they saving my life. (yeah, yuh)
[Verse 2 – whispery, emotional]
Sometimes I be broken, sometimes I be lost, (uh)
They just treat me human, never ask what it cost, (mm)
City feel cold but their words feel warm, (yeah)
Like a blanket on my brain when I’m stuck in a storm, (uh)
Writing sad songs in the corner, headphones in my ears, (mm)
Barista say “you good?” and it cuts through the fears, (yeah)
I don’t got a lot, but I got this place, (uh)
Hyde Park got angels with caffeine and grace. (mm)
[Hook – repeat]
I been Hyde Park shopping, lookin’ for a light, (yeah)
Found it in a coffee cup, got me through the night, (uh)
I been heart shopping, tryna feel alright, (mm)
Hyde Park in my soul, yeah, they saving my life. (yeah, yuh)
[Bridge – melodic, half-sung]
(uh… yeah…)
Late nights, neon lights, coffee on my breath, (mm)
If I fade away, hope they play this after death, (yeah)
Sad boy with a mic, still chasing my spark, (uh)
But I always find peace when I’m back at Hyde Park. (mm)
[Outro – whispered]
(yeah… Hyde Park forever…)
(uh… mm…)
(coffee and kindness, yeah…)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will have to say, this little coffee shop is dope. I finally got a chance to make my way in today and I'm happy I did! It had a very old school vibe to it. I love the setting, the decor and most of the all, the coffee.
The sweet gal behind the counter took my order. It was hard not to get mesmerized by all the goodies they have on display while I was ordering my drink. Cake pops, scones and muffins. They all looked so tempting! As hard as it was not to grab thick slice of the loaf in front of me, I just stuck with my iced sugar free brown sugar cinnamon breve.
I chilled at one of the big tables while I was waiting for my drink. It gave me a chance to absorb everything about the coffee shop. I love the big mural of old school Hyde Park. I adore the books along the wall for the kiddos to enjoy. It was great seeing people out and about. People laughing and enjoying their company and drinks. It's honestly one of the dopest shop I have hit up.
The second barista was sweet and handed me my drink. I chilled at the big table and enjoyed my first couple sips. The espresso is strong! You can taste it. I did add a packet of sweetner, I like my caffeinated beverages on the sweeter side. It was just what it needed. My breve was absolutely delicious. My drink was creamy, flavorful from the SF brown sugar cinnamon syrup and the sweetner helped with the intensity of the espresso. It was so good.
I have been to quite a few coffee joints in town and I like a lot of them. But there's something about this shop that is so different from the rest. It's in such a neat area. The shop has such a charming vibe to it. They pushed out a great product and the staff was super nice. I will most definitely have to take a detour to this joint before heading to work downtown. It would be a great way to start my day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Check out their fall-winter specials. Really awesome staff, and the location in north end is just phenomenal if you live by there. It’s a good atmosphere, you can tell they have some loyal customers that come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Really nice, very unique coffee shop. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little coffee shop with excellent breakfast food options. Staff is so genuinely friendly. The place fills up quick but there is always a bench to be found outside. Great atmosphere inside and out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So many flies, it felt like I was eating pastry and drinking coffee in a horse stable. The horse stable probably would have been quieter too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lots of places to sit. Cute inside. Coffee was excellent. Loved the lemon pound cake
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Home of the perfect cappuccino 👌🏻
The staff here is helpful walking you through their menu and recommendations. The fizzy drinks are amazing! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Very cozy place. The best coffee in Boise
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A social hub in Hyde Park with allot of noise and flies.
I generally like this coffee shop on a weekday, if you can get a seat.
Not on the weekend, lines are too long.
The servers never give me enough honey.
I'd much rather pour my own honey.
I can't tolerate sucrose very well, so it's important to me to have access to a fructose based sweetener.
In the Sumner the whole place is overrun by flies. There are no fly strips or anything. I don't see any attempt to control 5he flies in any way. That's actually a health code violation, and it's just gross to have flies crawling on your skin.
For how nice the north end neighborhood has gotten, I think Hyde Perks could try harder to create a cleaner and nicer environment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delightfully eclectic coffee house. Great iced chai latte! Loved the vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee, baked goods, and service. Loved the atmosphere too. They nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
even when busy hyde perk never disappoints. great atmosphere for studying yall are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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