Had amazing coffee and people. Sadly as of February, this location closed permanently due to a flood. The company did not recover and the building is up for sale. read more

Very cute bookstore. I came here for the hot chocolate, however. This was very disappointing hot chocolate and was clearly flavored with some type of Hershey's syrup, which is the worst ingredient anyone could possibly use in hot chocolate besides water. I was not impressed. read more

A must if one is spending an afternoon in the lovely town. Ice cream and books... I used to smoke a little and chill here Come on!! read more

This was definitely a disappointing experience. We stopped by on a late midday Saturday, and the bookstore area was closed off. There wasn't a sign or anything, just chairs and furniture blocking the entrance. The young lady in the ice cream/coffee shop told me they closed it on Saturdays because it gets "too crazy." There was about 3 people milling about outside eating, and here I am with money in my pocket for books. Oh well? The boutique shop next door was OK, but it was small - and even smaller on their friendliness. No smile, no personality, no anything - the young girl working this particular day was in straight assassin mode. The whole vibe at this place was off...instead of this kind, friendly, happy-go-lucky hippie vibe - it was definitely more pretentious, and almost like genuine dislike for people. Oh well, I'm sure the ice cream (like all ice cream) and coffee is delicious here. But, do you want it with one scowl or two? read more

Let's paint the scene... It was a cold day in Nederland. A girl was looking for a latte when she stumbled upon the cutest hole in the wall bookstore that just so happened to serve coffee as well. When she asked if they had any homemade syrups, the kind bearded barista said, "The Hot Fudge for the Mocha is the only one." "I guess that's my fate, then", said the girl. A few minutes later, a to-go cup appeared on the counter. The girl grabbed the cup and walked out of the bookstore with a friendly farewell and thank you. She hadn't yet tasted the mocha but was already warmed by the interaction. Finally, the time came to try the mocha. It was beautiful, silky smooth and ridiculously chocolaty. The girl smiled and coined it, "a cup of joy." read more

Stopped here for ice cream--the bookstore, ice cream shop, and boutique share the name Blue Owl and are all in the same building. Best peach ice cream I've had in decades, can't say enough about it. About ten flavors to choose among, definitely a popular stop in the summer. There are benches outside where you can sit while eating your ice cream. read more

Blue Owl Books - Peach ice cream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

We were in Nederland for lunch and had a taste for dessert. One of the locals told us about this place so we thought we'd try it. The main part of the store is the shelves of used books. (There used to be tables, but they were removed because of COVID. If you want to sit and enjoy your ice cream there is a bench outside. The ice cream portion of the store is a service window where they take your order. There is a list of the ice creams they have available. The ice cream was good and refreshing. I didn't spend much time looking through the used books before getting ice cream because I haven't seen a used book store yet that has much other than lots of fiction paperbacks. read more

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5 star service 4 star coffee I think almost all Bookstores are a 5/5 because it get to spend my Day in a quiet place surrounded by words that speak to me more than I ever want a person too. Except you cannot spend a day here, it's too small. But with all my trips combined I have def spent a day here. The coffee can be hit or miss but the people are always nice. read more

Where to start? Well, we stopped at Blue Owl today for some ice cream. Since I'm not much of an ice cream person I decided to pop in to the book shop. The neon open sign was on so I walked up to the door to open it and was surprised to see a paper cup over the door knob. Confused by the cup on the doorknob I looked at the young guy standing behind the ice cream cart and said , "is the store closed today? His response was "CAN YOU READ???" I looked at the cup and said "it says closed", to which he replied "EXACTLY." I looked back at him and said , "Do you need to be so rude? It is absolutely unnecessary to talk to anyone like that." My husband then addressed him and the kid's response was, "I'm sorry if I made you feel that way" with a smirk on his face. My husband told him to wipe that smartass grin off his face and asked him if his mom taught him to talk to adults in such a way. We were completely stunned at how rude he was. After reading reviews of the shop it appears this must be a problem that trickles down from the management or owner, seeing that she makes no effort to apologize or handle these aforementioned issues that others have also shared. You have an opportunity to represent your community as a reputable business owner with a charming bookshop and it appears that you are blowing it. I'm attaching photos for reference. My advice is to patronize the yogurt shop across the street instead of wasting your money on a business whose owner seems uninterested in the way that her employees communicate with her customers. read more

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Such a cute little shop! I'm already short and felt the shop was designed for hobbits. Don't get me wrong, that's what's precious about it! The day we visited was very nice, the line for ice cream was out the door; we would otherwise have seen more people inside for books and gifts. There was only one guy working, and despite the long line, he's the most patient store owner I've seen. Our ice cream (Mulberry flavor?) was so dreamy, I was shocked when I learned it'd come from Magill's, which has a store not far from us but we'd never tasted such wild berry goodness. Maybe they only export exotic flavors to remote towns? I digress... When you're here, please take the time to walk around the shop, enjoy some coffee (for a simple cup of decaf we asked, he pressed some decaf beans and made us an Americano, it was so rich and fragrant, definitely the better cup of coffee for me that day!) You'll sure to feel relaxed! read more

Blue Owl Books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

With Chud's guidance we had one of the best affogatos of our life. While waiting you can look around one of the best vibed book stores out there. 10/10 would recommend. read more

What a great little spot! It's not an ice cream parlor - there's a door where you order your ice cream. It was very good ice cream and a unique little spot! You should make this part of your journey if you were in the area. read more

Blue Owl Books - More than excellent ice cream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

The Good: Blue Owl is an adorable, Only-In-Nederland tiny little hippie bookstore that serves ice cream! The Bad: Ice cream/waffle cones are not homemade, and they offer only one dairy-free option (lemon sorbet of course( The Food: Ice cream is delicious. The Service: Very Nederland read more

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Great coffee many books to choose from for one that's into that they also have brownies and ice cream!

This is a great, cozy little place with amazing hot chocolate. There are many used books available as well as some new ones. The selection is solid, with many books being tucked into corners and crevices that are not immediately obvious. Ask if you can't find something! There's also a small selection of candles, tapestries, incense, and jewelry. If you want more such options, head next door to the Blue Owl Boutique. One standout item are some really cool leather-bound journals that come in a variety of sizes. They're a touch pricey, so I haven't bought one yet, but I will eventually. They'd make a great gift. This place tends to have really good pies and offers the best ice cream selection in town. It's a great place to cozy up with a book and a hot drink on a cold day. There are sometimes poetry readings and live music in the evenings and an acoustic guitar lives in the shop for anyone to play. Definitely worth your time. read more

This place is made of magic. Best ice cream. Best book selection. A nice rainy day place to be. read more

Walking into Blue Owl Books & Boutique, the perfect smell of freshly-baked brownies immediately hit us. It was a perfect spot to stop for a snack after a hike near Eldora. The ambience of the cafe was, by far, its best asset, and the food was great as well. My three friends and I all had the breakfast burritos, both meat and vegetarian. While the portions weren't huge, the burritos were flavorful and served hot. We also all had various drinks (mocha, hot chocolate, chai) which were all exceptional, helped no doubt by the homemade chocolate made at the cafe. For dessert we shared two of the freshly-baked brownies which were giant and delicious. The great food was complimented by a bunch of locals sitting and chatting in the bookstore side of the cafe. I would return here in a heartbeat. read more

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Love ice cream? You'll love the Blue Owl and Ice Cream Parlor. Plenty of flavors to choose from. Grab ordinary vanilla for wonderful flavor or mix it up with a scoop of raspberry and chocolate in a waffle cone. On a busy weekend there is typically a line out the door but this just tells you how good the ice cream is that people are willing to wait. read more

Blue Owl Books - Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

DELICIOUS fresh ice cream, I recommend the Chocolate Avalanche on a cone. Such a fitting addition to an adorable town. read more

Blue Owl Books - Chocolate Avalanche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Best hot chocolate I've had in my life!!! The brownies are delicious as well, can't wait to go back for a hot chocolate asap!!!

Awesome find! I am a sucker for bookstores and coffee. Even better is that this little gem is nestled right in the heart of a quaint mountain town. They have many used books for sale, among other items. I felt like taking a pile of old books to one of the tables by the sunlit windows and thumbing through each one until my little heart was content. My sister ordered a European hot chocolate and enjoyed it! I honestly don't remember the latte I ordered being anything out of this world, but the feel and look of this place really made the experience! So if you are looking for a place to discover a new (old) read, this is it! read more

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I & I Caribbean Cafe on weekends during the summer months is a special feature here. There's a small menu (recommend Jerk Chicken). Tony prepares the food outside and it is made with love and other good feelings. Just a few picnic tables along with some sounds from the islands. Give it a try if you're in Ned around lunchtime. read more

Blue Owl Books has the best ice cream in Nederland. Locally roasted beans make a wide variety of delicious espresso drinks. It is also a new & used book store that makes for a relaxing and comfortable stop along the Peak To Peak Highway. Great gifts, local music and free internet access as well. Motorcyclists welcome. read more

The lady working there was a bit "rough around the edges," as my mother has been known to say. I walked in and she just stared at me. When I asked if I could taste a flavor, she robotically said "You can try twice, then you gotta make up your mind." I was floored. But I get it. Parents and their kids probably blow through 10 'tastes' and give her a headache. But that is no way to run a business and I will not patronize a place that treats me this way. read more

Funky little book shop/coffee shop/ice cream shop etc. You could spend an hour here cruising the book store while eating your ice cream from locally sourced manufacturer. Staff is always friendly and very laid-back. Interesting town to walk around. Prices are quite reasonable read more

Lovely staff and great ice cream! Truly some of the best ice cream I've ever had. The inside is super cute and really enjoyed just looking through the endless book section. Must see if your driving through or visiting Nederland. read more

This is such a wonderful bookstore and coffee/ice cream spot! They have really interesting used books at great prices and the snacks are spot on. Perfect for stopping through on your way to Eldora or if you're passing through Ned. The carousel is just across the street so it makes for a fun activity for the kids, too. Definitely stop by! read more

Blue Owl Book Store and boutique is one of Nederland's special gems.. it's eclectic book collection that ranges categories from mysticism, non-fiction, fiction, autobiographies, children's stories, cooking etc. books from wall to wall! It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful place to spend time reading, grabbing coffee and snack with a friend, great place to take your kiddo(s) for ice cream. They often have guest chefs come in and cook fresh authentic food, from Jamaican to gourmet street tacos, paired with live acoustic music from local artists!! What!! I stopped by there today, and picked up a sage stick, and two really cut blouses for 50% in the boutique (sale still going!). If you wonder up to Nederland, be sure to stop in this little magical place. read more

We stopped for a quick break in Nederland and were attracted to the Blue Owl based on the groups of people happily eating ice cream cones outside. The bookshop is closed right now (COVID) but the ice cream counter is open and it was delicious!!! I had the espresso - chocolate espresso beans in chocolatey-coffee ice cream. My hubby had huckleberry- a sweet, creamy berry-flavored ice cream. It was really hard to pick a favorite. The guy taking our order was wearing a mask, which we appreciated, and was super friendly. Service was quick and ice cream was delicious- definitely a great stop to make while enjoying that beautiful area. read more

Cute? check Cozy? check Cool? check Hippie-vibe with owl statues, top hats, incense, candles & Alice-in-Wonderland t-shirts for sale? check I came here thinking I might want some coffee but I got intrigued by their hand churned ice cream. Ice cream always wins. I sampled black cherry, peanut butter chocolate and blueberry cheesecake. I ended up getting the blueberry cheesecake, 1 small scoop in a sugar cone. I thought $4 for the small size of the scoop was pricey but I think that's the price you pay for a small local quaint shop that has little or no competitors in the city. Also, I should be dieting. There are maybe10 flavors to choose from here that included cookies & cream, chocolate, mint chocolate, mocha almond fudge, etc. Of the flavors I tried, black cherry was my least favorite because it had a candy-like flavor to it (the way cherry Jello might). I liked that they offered all types of cones (sugar, plain waffle, chocolate waffle, sprinkled waffle or cake cones). I also liked how there was a metal swirl cone holder @ the register when you pay so you can rest your dessert while you use your hands to access your wallet. The ice cream part of the shop is a narrow section right of the small bookstore where there are little tables. There are some benches outside the shop & a little area called "dog bar" where dogs can drink water. read more

RUDE! RUDE! RUDE! I went in today and immediately told the barista guy that I would be right back up to get a drink. I sat and unload my heavy back-pack and laid out my papers to work on, he asks me "can I get you something?" I told him I will be up in just a sec, I really want a chai. Then asked for the wifi, he responded "you come in here sitting up to use our wifi and have no intention to buy anything, you can only have it if you buy something." So Rude. I responded, why would you assume another intention when I have told you twice now that I intend to come up and get a chai? I'm not going to support any business that treats their patrons with such rudeness, so I walked out. There's no excuse for treating someone the way he did. read more

A lovely little place in the "sleepy" mountain town of Nederland, CO. Part new/used bookshop, part gift shoppe (that extra P & E goes a long way), part coffeehouse, Blue owl books is a relaxing, cozy place to have Coffee, Hot Choc, Tea or even ice cream whilst sitting down for a read. Wonderful, laid back and welcoming staff compliment the place. Adjoining the place is a neat little clothing shop if such things appeal. When in Ned, do stop by the Blue owl! read more

Cant Rate the Ice Cream or the books. But I can and will rate the friendliness of the staff. That was great. Lots of different kinds of ice cream. Some even on the adventorous side. I went with a Blueberry shortbread and a water. The blueberries were fresh and bursting in every bite. The shortbread was moist and seemed to be made that day. They also had a honey peach muffin but were out of them. And Id love to try that. My Kids had some Peanut butter ice cream. And said it was good. They Are kids what do they know lol. I stole a lick and it was creamy in texture and great. Different cone sizes as well. Looks nice and quaint if you want to read a book and relax while nom nom noming on something. read more

This quaint little shop is perfect for a quick stop on an outdoor weekend. We stopped here on our drive up through the mountains to enjoy the fall colors and was attracted to the European style hot chocolate. After grabbing a couple of cups we grabbed a seat in the back in the midst of all these used books... I love the smell of books. Don't get me wrong I have a Kindle and love that thing, but there's something nostalgic about sitting in a room surround by paper and hardbacks sipping a hot chocolate on a cool autumn afternoon. Perfection. read more

Come for the awesome selection of used books and tasty ice cream, stay for the friendly cat who resides here! What a little sweetie! I need to set aside a day so I can pick out a few books and chill here. I spent a good deal of time looking around when I first came here and not buying anything, but I didn't feel unwelcome at all, and next time I'll def. purchase a few things. read more

Great ice cream and a really cool atmosphere. The gentleman who helped us was incredibly personable, chatting with us about our home city (Detroit) and welcoming us to the area. This place is definitely worth a stop and is a perfect example of why we loved Nederland. read more

Blue Owl Books is a great place to stop and get a hot homemade mocha after a long day on the slops of Eldora. They make their chocolate in-house for their mochas or hot chocolates. It is amazing. read more

Blue Owl Books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

This place is adorable and unique. The ice cream was delicious, the barista was friendly and easy-going, and I love being surrounded by the smell of books. read more

All I can say is this is the best kept ICE CREAM secret in Colorado must come here must try such an awesome chill laid back atmosphere ever!!! Love it read more

Blue Owl Books - Little hidden ice cream secret - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

So grateful for my time spent at Blue Owl Books. I stopped in for coffee and ended up receiving a kismet astrology reading and then uncovered the Sacred Path Cards and guidebook set from which I received a transformational message of clarity along my path. This bookstore is a spiritual place and a guide if you are open to receiving. Oh and seriously excellent coffee! ~ Blessings read more