I’ve eaten a lot of cheesecake in my life. The unassuming exterior of Janjou Pâtisserie belies the Parisian-worthy treasures within. Like finding Brigadoon in a strip mall, but with better pastries.

Tucked away in Boise’s bustling streets sits Janjou Pâtisserie, a French-inspired bakery that might just make you forget you’re in Idaho and not wandering the cobblestone streets of Paris with a ...