Constellation Coffee - Boise, Idaho

Juli S.

Did you know Boise has a Bio Dome? Or a place called Xanadu? Neither did I, until I visited Constellation Coffee. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near the Orchard/Fairview intersection, Constellation Coffee is located on the property of the Idaho Burners Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that is “a creative alliance, focused on bringing art, science and technology education to Idaho.” Xanadu aka “Xu” is a large building on the property that makes up the workspace. The Bio Dome is a large greenhouse on the property that is open to the public.

Constellation Coffee has limited hours. It took me a couple of attempts before I was able to try their coffee in May 2023, but it was worth the wait. Barista Momo was very friendly and helpful. He made me an excellent 16 oz. Mocha, extra hot + no foam, just how I like it. It came with a chocolate covered espresso bean on top, which was a nice touch.

After I got my coffee, I checked out the Bio Dome, which is 40 ft. tall, and filled with thousands of plant species. I visited in late May. As soon as I stepped through the doors, I was hit with a wall of humidity. The combination of the hot, heavy moisture and the lush greenery was the closest I have experienced felt to being in a tropical rainforest, since I lived in Africa. Everywhere I looked, there was something amazing to behold!

Afterwards, I got a tour of Xanadu from Kaden Sinclair, President of the Idaho Burners Alliance. He bought the property, which functioned as a church from the 1930s until the 1950s, so he could use it to build the art car “Joule” for Burning Man 2015, and it grew from there…

I’m going to include a link to the Idaho Burners Alliance website, and a video featuring Kaden explaining how Xu has evolved over time. One of his goals is to obtain the funding to build something similar to Meow Wolf, in Boise. Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company that creates large scale, interactive art installations.

Hours:
Open Friday through Monday from 8 AM to 2 PM

Highly Recommended!!!

Krysti Ana

I'm so happy I found this place!! I got the lavender oat milk latte and it was delicious. Momo was so friendly, he told me all about the domes and community center. I even got to take my dog into the dome to explore the plants and koi pond. Really cool what they have going on there. I will be coming back often!! Do yourself a favor and go ?

Alycia Dickman

Love love love! This is a great little coffee truck! I’m addicted to chai tea lattes and Morgan makes the best in the valley! Both the regular and the vanilla are so good! Also really great choices for coffee. I’m lactose intolerant, so I really appreciate the quality non-dairy options.

Anne

First ever visit to Constellation coffee at Xanadu interactive art & science community. Momo is lively, down to earth, and made this visit special. One-of-kind spot with a fun bio dome and community arts center right there! My dirty Chai made with oat milk (Momo's suggestion) was frickin' delicious!!! >_<

Kim K

If you are in the Boise area you dont want to miss picking up a coffee, hot coco or chiTea from Constellation Coffee. MoMo makes other "friendly coffee places" seem dull. While here you can check out all the beauties in the massive bio-dome too.

Erica Mohammadi

Love having a local coffee spot in the neighborhood to support! Had a delicious dirty chai latte today and such good and friendly service. Highly recommend

Lina Mustafa

This place was AWESOME!! I love LOVE the plant ? ?

Emily Thompson

This is easily a new favorite! I had the lavendar oat milk latte and it was perfectly delicious! Morgan is an absolute treasure and made our experience so enjoyable! The location is fantastic and the bio dome is a must see. This place really has it all, including a cool little spot to kick back and hang out with the best community. Plus they offer discounts for bringing your own cup!! Love everything about it.