Love, love, love Bad Owl in Vegas so I was excited to try their Illinois location on my last visit. Many of the staples I'm used to are at this location and I opted for the banana cold brew. Creamy, lightly sweetened and with little bits of banana chips. Definitely a fun way to get a shot of caffeine in the system. read more

I literally found this coffee shop in my area about a year ago and had no idea they also have a location in Las Vegas. I have really enjoyed almost everything I have tried here. I was originally drawn in by the ube latte and horchata latte, and they did not disappoint. The food is also delicious and always tastes fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop blends right into the community but still stands out when it comes to flavor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easily a top 5 coffee shop for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is simple and cute, nothing overdone, just a nice place to enjoy your drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My only downside is the staff. I have had a couple of really friendly experiences, but most of the time they seem pretty dry and not very inviting. Overall, still a great spot and one I keep coming back to. read more

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I like the Banana Cold Brew Latte a lot! My favorite part was that they had the banana chips sprinkled on top the drink. I also tried the miso matcha. I didn't expect them to put so much sugar. It was too sweet for my taste. A little heads up would have been nice. Overall, I do like this coffee shop. Service was quick and the staff were very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also like the big coffee machine in the background[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped by Bad Owl Coffee in Bridgeport the other morning and that's exactly what I needed to start my day. Chill little spot, super quiet, relaxed vibe, and it smells amazing the second I walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I kept it simple and got a hot chocolate and a croissant, both totally hit the spot. The hot chocolate was smooth, the right amount of sweet. They added whipped cream on top, and it slowly melted in.. But the real star was the croissant. Golden, flaky, actually buttery. I tore pieces off and dipped them into the hot chocolate, and wow.... Perfect size too, not too big, not tiny, just enough to feel like a treat. Service was fast and friendly, the barista had that calm, early-morning energy that made it even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No crazy lines, no loud music, just a nice spot to chill and enjoy your drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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They have a pretty big coffee menu that includes various espresso based drinks, cold brew and non-coffee. Enjoyed the yummy and refreshing banana cream cold brew here! The Yirgacheffe is not the best that we've had but glad to see it on the menu. read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not personally my favorite coffee shop in Bridgeport. While they have excellent roasted beans and bright coffee flavors, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've found their seating to be lacking[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]the air to be a bit cold in the summer[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and my eggs were quite pricey and burned when I ordered them. Burned eggs are just not my favorite, I prefer the scramble with a baby bit of run in it, but to someone else they might be just right. This shop definitely has a lot of loyal fans, so you should give it a try for yourself. But I would stick to the coffee and not as much on the food. read more

The ube latte was delicious and the tater tots hit the spot! Wanna go back to try their other specialty lattes and vegan drinks! Limited vegan food items :/ hence the tater tots for breakfast read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Ube Spanish Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This has fast become one of my fave spots in the city to get coffee. Every flavored latte I've tried so far has been delicious, and they have decent food options as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside seating is a bit limited and can fill up since there is a lot of space dedicated to the coffee roasting equipment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I have been here and back a number of times. The gist of it is this place is a fantastic coffee shop. In house roasting makes for the freshest coffee that you could possibly get and that really shines through. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really hip spot inside with somewhat limited seating, probably 10-15 people at most.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that half of the coffee shop is literally taken up by the monstrosity of the in house coffee roaster. That's the star of the show here. They roast their beans in house and it shows. Helps with the aroma too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] SERVICE: 9/10 Always helpful and super friendly staff here. FOOD: 9/10 Overall, probably my favorite local coffee shop in the city. They start with good coffee overall, in house roasting and have a unique flair on top of it, making it a great experience overall. Second Breakfast - 8/10 - This is kind of the 'trendy' type of latte with the works, oat milk, cinnamon, etc. This is not my normal cup of tea (or coffee haha!) but they make a good sweet treat latte to have once in a while. Bad Owl Brew - 10/10 - This one is up my alley for sure. Strong, strong coffee flavor that really lets their brew shine through. They are proud of their coffee and don't need to layer it with anything too fancy here. Really like this one. VALUE: 8/10 It's in line with most other coffee places these days. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10 Been here a few times already. TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: OVERALL: 9/10 read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wow, wow, wow!! What a place. Line before we got there and after, and deservedly so![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm an LA native so my bar for coffee is pretty high, but this place satisfied my coffee cravings while visiting Chicago. I wish I could somehow have tried everything this place offered it was THAT good. My local coffee shop has a coquito latte during the holidays that I'm always missing and seeing it on a menu somewhere else was so cool!! Tons of fun Halloween themed drinks that I always wish I could've tried but I was only in town for a day. Not pictured but also got a croissant that was PERFECT. read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Strawberry Matcha Latte Coquito Latte Bad Owl's Brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is super modern, plants, and couple table available indoor & outdoors[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service- baristas always help me pick a drink if I'm between 2 Drinks- Their seasonal drinks are always super innovative Orange chiffon latte is my go to! Seasonal L'orange matcha latte- surprising the orange zest did not overpower the matcha flavor, matcha flavor came first and you end on a citrus note read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - L'Orange Matcha Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an amazing coffee shop! Bad Owl gives local charm with truly amazing service and even more amazing coffee! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is super airy, clean, and modern however, they have limited seating indoors so if you're looking to set up shop plan ahead![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The baristas were patient, friendly, and skilled at their craft. They walked me through some menu highlights and also offered me some of their personal faves. I was so sold that I not only ordered a latte but I ALSO ordered a coffee flight, and a breakfast sandwich lol. Latte: Very creamy but still bold with flavor, a plus is they offer sugar free syrups! I added some sugar free vanilla for some additional flavor. Truly one of the best coffees I have had in a while. Cold Brew Flight- I highly recommend the flight. It allows you to sample various offered cold brews including Kyoto, Cold Brew, and Nitro Brew. With the flight you also get to choose from a house sweet cream OR the sea salt cream. I chose the sweet cream and I think you should to. Nice, thick, creamy and perfect sweet taste to balance the cold brew. For food I ordered the Bacon, Avocado, Egg sandwich and so so yummy, hearty, and filling. I cannot wait to get back to this local gem! read more

I'm not someone who usually leaves reviews, especially negative ones, but after several experiences here I felt it was worth mentioning. I live two blocks away and was really hoping this would become my partner and my new neighborhood spot. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. To be fair, the coffee itself is actually good. The issue has consistently been the attitude from the staff. After reading some of the other reviews, it seems like we're not the only ones who have experienced this. I'm a local business owner myself, which is part of why I hesitate to leave reviews like this, because I understand everyone can have an off day or be busy. But my partner and I have visited multiple times, during busy and slow periods, and every time the staff has come across as unnecessarily rude or dismissive. Simple things like acknowledging a "thank you" or responding when customers wish you a good day just don't happen. The last visit was unfortunately the final straw. After placing our order, we were standing near the common area waiting, and an employee abruptly told us we couldn't stand there, without offering any guidance on where we should wait instead. The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile. I truly hope management takes some time to address customer service with the staff, because the coffee is good and this place has the potential to be a great neighborhood spot. Unfortunately, based on our experiences, we won't be returning. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went in early and was not super busy, good seating to wfh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the breakfast croissant with tater tots and it was decent. I ordered the iced ube Spanish latte, unfortunately I got mine lukewarm, flavor was there though. read more

Delicious coffee creation but overpriced. The sandwich was fine but definitely did not warrant the price point given the ingredients and simplicity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would go for coffee only if I was going to stay awhile and make use of the space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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When visiting a new city, one of my favorite things to do is trying new cafes/coffee spots. Bad Owl Coffee Roasters did not disappoint. I ordered at hot roasted almond latte and my boyfriend got the oat-chata latte. We both shared the Bridgeport burrito with avocado and breakfast croissant with tots. The coffee was amazing! The roasted almond latte reminded me of my childhood and was pleasantly surprised by the little almonds in the latte. It was perfect and wished I got the bigger size. If you're a fan of almond, you should definitely try! The oat-chata latte was fantastic too. I'm not a big fan of oat milk, but it went great with all the other ingredients. It really did taste like horchata coffee! I wish Bad Owl was back home for me because I would be here all the time. Food wise, it was standard. A bit pricy for what you get, but no complaints when it comes to the taste of the food. You can tell this place is loved by many. I saw so many people of different ages and ordering different types of coffee drinks. If I'm back in the city, I will be coming back! They have so many coffee options that are unique. read more

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The workers were super nice and patient and I had probably the best pumpkin spiced iced latte I've ever had, it was so delicious! We also tried the biscoff latte which was very good as well. They had a very, very limited food menu at the time that we went but I had the blueberry overnight oats which were amazing. If you're looking for hot food or a real breakfast, then don't go here or maybe call before you make the trip. read more

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Service: 5/5 The service is always great. Their ac is def very cool if you wanna wfh. Their wife works perfectly well when I was there for 4 hours. No hiccups. Food 5/5: I love their lattes Everytime I go. Their lattes are so unique. Ambiance 5/5: perfect place to work from home or hangout. It's chill and I like their plants decor. read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Matcha ube latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A coworker of mine had brought me a coffee from here and it was so good that I had ti go back and get it again for myself. The coffee was just as good as the second time around. Oat-chata latte which was a delicious horchata inspired drink. It's sweet but not a sugar bomb either. I definitely wanna try some of their other drinks. They look really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would say the only negative about this place is the indoor seating is really limited and I think the interior design needs some work as it's very plain and doesn't have a lot of personality[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but at the core the service is good worth a trip over here. read more

I really liked this coffee shop. I stopped here on the recommendation of a good friend of mine who used to live down the street. This shop is super bright and sophisticated. My friend told me it was Harry Potter themed, and I guess it has a very light HP theme (there's a small giclée of Hermione, Harry, and Ron on the wall, as well as a drink called Butterbrew, and owls. But I'd say the theme is more owls than HP (and I approve of that too because I like owls!). Honestly I had too many choices, and I couldn't decide. So for two people I ended up with four drinks so we could try a variety: a pumpkin chai latte, stardust lemonade, and two butter brews, one with espresso. Because I don't know literally anything about coffee I didn't realize that when they said the Butterbrew didn't come with espresso that meant it was coffee-free (I thought it didn't come with espresso, but instead had another type of coffee). It's SO unusual to visit a coffee shop that makes a non-coffee drink that's not a chai latte, hot chocolate, or lemonade, so the fact that one of their specialty drinks is NOT a coffee drink propels this shop into my top coffee shops immediately. And the Butterbrew was delicious! I like that it's also a drink that kids could have. The pumpkin chai was also quite delicious as well. The stardust lemonade was the most striking visually, but it was not quite as good as I'd hoped since it didn't have much lemonade taste. It was just okay. I also ordered a couple sandwiches, which is where the slight disappointment came in. One was for someone who doesn't eat cheese and I ordered it without both cheese and mayo. The barista who rang it up repeated it to me and it was correct. However, it was not made correctly and had both mayo and cheese on it. I had a bite and it was good, but the person for whom I bought it wasn't able to eat it so that was $14 wasted; not insignificant. I didn't expect to have to check it at the restaurant so I didn't, and obviously i wasn't going to drive ~30 minutes each way to get it corrected. I've found I can carry a drink holder with multiple drinks (four this time), a shopping bag, and a carseat with a 12 pound infant inside but opening doors with all that cargo still proves to be a bit tricky since I can't walk through doors. It was very kind of the barista to offer to help me by opening the door. I'd love to visit this cafe again, when I'm in the area which is not terribly often (I wish it had been here when I worked in Bronzeville!). Parking wasn't easy for me at all but it may just be that I was here at a popular time and that's why the street parking was mostly taken. read more

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Coffee is plentiful in Bridgeport. It's got a few to choose from. Bad Owl is bad ass. Great amount of freshly roasted coffee and a light food menu. The prices are okay for an independent coffee place. A kind of big place for as small as it seems to be honest. It's got a few seats inside. They do kind of squish together. Could have room for even more. We got a couple seats at a long table. It's about $5 for a coffee. Thats's pretty typical for such a place like this. Each of us had a Biscoff Latte. Try it especially if you like the cookies, because it's full of these. Cookies in coffee. This is made with the Biscoff cookie butter in addition to cookie crumbles sprinkled on top. For food we got the Vegan Overnight Oats. It's about $6 for a cup of oats mixed with good shit. Filling but light. This had almonds, bananas, chia seeds, coconut, peanut butter, pumpkin flax granola, soy milk, and vanilla. On the rest of the menu there's stuff like sandwiches but this are expensive. Too much for a little. For sure it's not bad. If anything is bad, it's the prices. This is a nice place for hanging out a bit except for there not being enough seats and tables. read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Biscoff Latte And Vegan Overnight Oats - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went there for my regular almond milk latte and to do some work. Service was pleasant professional and quick. Coffee tastes good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I worked for about 3 hours, they have about 3 tables inside and a few outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It seems like a neighborhood place with a lot of foot traffic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, glad I stopped here. read more

actually so good coffee is really good bacon egg and avocado is amazing a little pricey for everything tho but still so so good

We stayed at an Air BnB across the street and popped in here. We liked so much we came back the next morning. The drip coffee was great and so was the egg sandwich. The baristas were very friendly too. If we are back in town again, we will visit again. read more

Really cute and comfy coffee shop in Bridgeport! Stopped in to meet some colleagues this morning. I think we each ordered something different but we were all really happy! I got the iced biscoff late and the peanut butter and banana toast. The latte was delicious, however I could have used a bit more biscoff in the flavor. The toast tasted just like you think it would, but the presentation was lovely. I brought my 11/2 year and of and she loved it! There are two pretty steep steps up to the front door. Luckily I had my daughter's light umbrella stroller and our friends helped us up. But just wanted to mention that for anyone with a stroller or perhaps in a wheelchair. The staff is nice and our order came out pretty quickly. There is lots of parking around. Overall it's a great spot!! read more

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my friend wanted to come here for some coffee and girl time the coffee was good . I wish I can say the same for the service ... it was our first time in one girl looked at us with an how dare you not know what you want ... we ordered a dish to share I asked for another plate so I don't have to eat my half of food on my hand I went asked asked for another extra plate and once again I get looked at as if asking for an extra plate was pure dark and black ... I will never drive all the way back I get better service at Dunkin' Donuts!!! read more

Great coffee and breakfast croissant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor and some outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reasonable prices and some healthy options. read more

The food is fresh and vibrant, good flavor, The service was kind and attentive, very friendly atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the setting is a good place to focus if you need to get work done, nice aesthetic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Coffee is amazing and so is the food! I had the biscoff latte with oat milk and the cheddar and egg sandwich. The barista was really sweet as well. I love how they have decaf options for their lattes. Overall, amazing and my new favorite coffee place in the area! read more

Coffee was pretty good, they roast there own beans. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice little place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the people working there were nice. read more

Bright, clean and cheery coffee shop in Bridgeport. Couldn't be more opposite than its name! Came here to catch up with a friend over breakfast sandwiches and coffee. We luckily snagged a table just before the place filled up. A large portion of the coffeeshop was blocked off for their roasting equipment so indoor seating is limited. If it wasn't a crisp 31 degree winter day, I would've loved to enjoy the sun from their front sidewalk seating. Ordered a filling bacon, avocado, and egg sandwich with a Biscoff Oat Latte. The Biscoff flavor was subtle and overall not too sweet (ultimate asian auntie compliment). My sandwich, while tasty, was a challenge to maneuver since it was stacked high with fluffy egg and thick avocado slices. I loved the fluffiness of the bun, but would likely go for a simpler croissant sandwich next time. Great addition to the several cafe options in the area. Cheers! read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - 12oz Biscoff Oat Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was a trendy open... I mean, a secret Harry Potter coffee shop in Bridgeport? Lots of visitors. After four months it's calmed down to neighborhood coffee spot, but Bad Owl has a few things going for it that still make it stand out and probably worth a trip from elsewhere in the city. The coffee really is roasted in the roasting machine right here in the middle of the shop, and this makes for some impressive drip coffee. Their single origin Laos coffee - "Lucky Leviathan" might be the most fragrant and balanced cup of hot drip coffee I've had in the entire last year in Chicago. (And there's a lot of competition.) Design vibe uses a bright yellow which is perfecto. And the breakfast sandwiches here are gorgeous. A step up from most shops. Secret T is that this place is somehow backed by the Zhou Brothers, the wordclass artist duo who has their all-black-painted art gallery down the street and has helped (along with Marz brothers) make Racine an artist's strip. There are a few other locations for this coffee concept in Las Vegas, and someone knew someone... Staff and manager are really friendly and competent. Small inside - only 4 tables and rail. 4 additional sidewalk cafe tables. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Storefront was cute and staff was super nice and helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got a biscoff latte but didn't really taste the biscoff. As a standard latte it was still pretty good. Would go back and try a different latte on the menu read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very neat and clean business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is always ready and polite. Very good coffee. I order from the specialty side of the menu for something sweet and caffeinated. read more

Great place in the neighborhood. Breakfast sandwich and coffee was good. A little expensive but overall a good experience. Definitely will be back. read more

Love this new cafe in the neighborhood! I enjoyed the orange chiffon latte and the ube latte a lot. Today I got a cold brew but it was a disappointment. Their croissants sandwiches are also good although VERY pricy. read more

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Curious croissant/ and iced coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coffee was good but did not have the service! Don't recommend overall, could get a better coffee somewhere else

This coffee shop is cozy, clean and very busy! There were so many people coming in and out while I studied there, which says a lot about their products! I tried their almond latte which was a mouthful of the most full bodied foam aroma of roast. Boy, it was gulps full of goodness. Take a hoot here the next time you're in the neighborhood! read more

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A unique and cozy neighborhood cafe set in a clean and airy space. There are so many unique lattes. It seems there is some Harry Potter inspired drinks (ex: butter beer latte ). The breakfast sandwich selection looks delicious. I got an orange espresso (custom order), biscoff latte, and croissant. All were tasty. Service is a little slow but there are a lot of orders and it's still a relatively new spot. The staff was very kind. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful & kind staff in a beautiful space, flooded with light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee and food is great. Well worth a trip. read more