Wolverine Farm is a curious oasis of humanity in a sea of mediocrity. Buy or browse their eclectic…read moreselection of literature and poetry while enjoying a latte and scone. They have ample room for groups upstairs and outside and host a wide variety of public events. Be sure to look for unexpected wonders in their garden outside, or craft your next poem on their outdoor magnetic poetry wall.

Tip Extortion Been…read moregoing there occasionally for 5 years. Service was hit and miss. Some staff friendly, some merely aloof, some seemingly hostile. Never could figure it out. Gave them the benefit of the doubt. I always support independent shops when possible. Friends don't let friends go to Starbucks... A few days ago it became clear. I ordered a bagel and requested it be toasted enough not to be raw inside. About half the time that's what I got. I paid and saw they wanted a tip upfront. I feel asking for a tip before earning it is unethical. So I selected no tip. I would gladly leave a dollar after. One of the staff, let's call him "Chris", toasted my bagel and delivered it to me burnt. No overdone. Burnt. As in mostly black. I said it was burnt. He replied that I requested it "double toasted". I looked at him like he was speaking in Swahili. I explained that I merely wanted it toasted and not raw inside. He insisted that I ordered it that way. He did not take my order. I said she wrote it but I did not say it. He insisted that I, the customer, was somehow so stupid as to not know how to order a bagel. I said "would you eat this"? Amazingly, he said with a straight face "yes". I replied that he could eat it but I want what I ordered. At this point "Chris" leaned over and told me I should be nice. Nice? Nice! I was flabbergasted. I was being scolded by kid a third my age. I was stunned. Was this a joke? Yes, but he was serious. It was an absolutely stunning display of passive-aggressive behavior. Delivered with a condescending smirk and self-righteousness. I replied that I am not nice and so what. He then insisted that I be nice. I said I am from the Midwest and we tend to be direct. It's not rude. It's the way we communicate. Honestly without hedging. This sailed right over his head unacknowledged, Then the truth. You didn't leave a tip he said. How did he know I didn't tip on the little checkout screen? I tried to explain my view on tipping that it needs to be earned. "Chris" was adamant that they expect tips as they are not paid much and work "hard". I reiterated my view and called tipping up front unearned and possibly undeserved as like Socialism. "Chris" did not like that and said that "people of my generation (Boomers are Bad!) don't get it." He further lectured me on how underpaid they were and that the "need" and thus "deserve" tips regardless of what service they offer. He then declared that a dollar tip was entirely insufficient. I replied that $1 on a $4 bagel was a 25% tip. He repeated that it was too little regardless. I said then how much is fair. He did not answer. My guess is that he knew as much about the mathematics of percentages as he knows about Swahili dialects. I offered that if they were to ask for tips after, the honorable way, they would earn more. People are motivated above all by fairness and would hedge on tips not knowing if they would be earned. "Chris" gave me the obligatory hourly-wage employee response that "that's the way it is"... The self-declared creatives have the ingenuity of cows munching grass. Then a kid decided to be a hero and intervened saying "WE don't have a problem with the tipping". In a stunning display of sociotropic behavior, he elected himself to defend the shop and represent all other patrons. I ran out of patience and told him to STFU. At this point the heroine server, who decided I like burnt bagels, told me to leave. So I did leave. I regret every penny I spent there to support their shop. So now I know why even as I liked the layout of the place, and all their countless little books promoting a myriad of pretentious woke socialist utopia topics, I never felt comfortable there. The all-inclusive did not like me invading their "Safe Space". Instead of just telling me "hey, this is our space not yours Boomer Boy" they instead were a case study in passive aggressiveness. A coward's way to feel all smug and self-righteous. Since they present themselves as fans of "literature" here is a literary quote (Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in Slaughterhouse Five... said to the character Billy Pilgrim in a hospital upon his return from being a prisoner of war in Dresden, Germany... "I can carve a better man out of a banana" So I see that they have high ratings from their intended audience and I am a mere interloper. My little One star rating will not be noticed. I will end this saying "Be Nice"... "Stay Safe".... be good little normies.... tell your friends to go to Starbucks. p.s. The Wolverine is the state animal of Michigan, where I am from. It is fearless and righteous. No other animal takes it on. You don't deserve the name. May I suggest the "Weasel Farm Safe Place"...

Mahjong, cocktails & a pretzel? Count me in!…read more Out-of-towner in Fort Collins and stopped by The Neighbor Cafe for Monday Mahjong with FOCO Mahjong -- and what a fun find! The space is large, relaxed, and perfect for settling in for an afternoon of tiles and socializing. They've got a happy hour with cocktails and afternoon bites, which is basically my love language. I went with an Old Fashioned and a warm, soft pretzel with honey butter... and both hit the spot. They also have a full bar plus coffee and tea, so there's something for everyone whether you're here for the drinks, a bite, or a little friendly Mahjong competition. A great local hangout with a welcoming vibe -- and definitely a place I'd happily return to the next time I'm in Fort Collins.

Vibes: 5/5 Staff: 5/5…read moreFood: haven't tried but looks expensive. My friend said the veggie burrito was really good. Coffee: 2/5 my latte wasn't that great. Much better coffee available around town. Espresso martini: 5/5 very dark. Great place to work with colleagues or alone. People seem to like to meet up here and talk vs work though. The electrical outlets are SPARSE. More about community than an extended office.

I'm new to Fort Collins and have already been to The Little Bird Bakeshop twice for business…read moremeetings. Both visits were great. Excellent coffee, seriously good food, and the staff has been incredibly kind and welcoming each time. The atmosphere is one of the best parts -- cool historic building, relaxed vibe, and just a really comfortable place to spend time. It feels like the kind of spot you can use for anything: work meetings, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying a quiet morning by yourself. Definitely becoming one of my go-to places in Fort Collins.

My mother loves strawberry rhubarb pies and she came into town a little after her birthday so I…read morewanted to get one, and the little bird bake shop made it happen. I made the mistake of not pre ordering, and emailed after close asking if I could get a pie, expecting a no, but to my surprise they said they could make me one and the next day I was able to get the pie. They where so helpful and I'm so grateful they where able to make this happen. The pie is delicious and I got a scone and matcha and both are amazing. Will definitely be coming back for more delicious treats!!!

The coffee shop is on the second floor, take the exterior stairs for the entrance (there…read moreunfortunately appears to be no way of getting up without stairs). Very cool artsy psychedelic vibe, with lots of comfortable seating in a few different rooms. The barista who took my order seemed friendly, and they called my name loudly enough when my drink was ready that I could hear it from the next room. I had a piece of strawberry bread and an iced spiced chai, both really good! The strawberry bread had this fresh, rustic homemade taste to it that I loved, and it was a huge slice. The chai was appropriately strong - the spicy chai is made with soy milk, but the tea was rich enough that I didn't really pick up on the soy flavour. I could tell it was proper chai and not something made from a packaged concentrate. I wish I lived in Fort Collins so I could come here all the time!

If you're looking for THE BEST CHAI IN THE ENTIRE WORLD, this is the place to go!!! Ask for a half…read moresweet half spicy chai and omgggggggg LITERALLY THE BEST! My sister and I drove all the way from Arizona and absolutely had to stop here before we hit the road. The only thing I can recommend is to bring back the coffee grounds in the chai shake... you guys used to make it like 13 years ago and we always came here for it! Very nostalgic Thank you for the incredible service and wonderful beverages!

A little hard to find, but otherwise a great hidden study spot if you get there early enough to…read moresnag a spot with an outlet. Service was great as always. I got a bacon breakfast Bonfire Burrito and a matcha latte. Though prepackaged, it's was heated up nicely and it was very flavorful, a lot going on! Typically I boycott bean-less burritos but this one was tasty. Hot sauces were local and both very nice. Definitely want to try the mushroom croissant next time...

Pretty modern and whimsical coffee shop vive with wonderful fun selection of coffee, matcha, and…read moretea! None-profit business that support apprenticeships for refugees and immigrants in Northern Colorado!

Stopped by Bindle Coffee and overall liked it. It's a very small coffee shop with basically no…read moreindoor seating, but they do have a lot of outdoor seating if the weather's nice. Got the lavender honey iced latte to drink. The oatmeal chocolate chip cookie was harder than I wanted, but the mini muffin was good. Best part was definitely the breakfast burrito. Really flavorful, filling, and they had Cholula which made it even better. I didn't taste a ton of the chicken sausage specifically, but overall it was really good. My friend got the scramble and liked that too. It took a while so that was probably cooked to order! My burrito was ready quickly and warm!!

One of my favorite coffee shops in Fort Collins! The lattes and pastries are always spot on,…read moreespecially the cinnamon rolls & magic muffins. I got the breakfast scramble this time and it was tasty and healthy. I love their seasonal syrups too (they have lavender honey right now). Seating is tight, but there's a ton of space to hang out outside if the weather is nice. They even have a pickup window outside if you order online. If you do get a seat inside, it's cute and cozy if you don't mind being close to other tables.

This place is simply fantastic! What a beautiful store and place to snag a wonderful coffee…read morebeverage. I saw some reviews posting about wait time, it's not Starbucks or Dunkin, it's a great local joint to sit and relax in. Stop in! Lots of people inside just enjoying the establishment.

Iced Latte and Echinacea Tea w ginger, lemon and honey hit the spot on a 95 deg day meandering…read morethrough the delightful streets of Old Town Ft. Collins. Bean Cycle Roasters was such a refreshing treat with a cute modern interior and front of house retail Maker Space plus a cozy back area with a sofa set and numerous tables for work/study/leisure. The staff was friendly and the drinks cool and fresh!

The sugar mama is an OH MY GRACIOUS experience! A white chocolate latte with caramel is a cup full…read moreof goodness! The service was efficient and relatively friendly. I came mid-day so not a crazy line.

I have to try visit again to have a full opinion. For a hot chai it was satisfactory, will let you…read moreknow how i feel about the espresso next time. I don't love the access from College, but hey! I'm glad their sign is bigger than most so that helps. The service was friendly and drink was to the perfect temperature keep my hands warm and not burn my mouth. With a drive thru coffee joint, there was a wait per usual and a longer line. Great for business, but may not attract folks who aren't expecting a wait. Come visit when you're not in a rush, just in case, and you won't have a problem.

Love the coffee, vibe and service! Fast, efficient and delicious! Glad I found this location as the…read moreold town one is further and one I usually bring people to:

I'm in love with Lima's Turmeric latte. Simple as that. It has the perfect spice and warmth to heat…read moreup a cool, winter night. The mid-town location is quaint, modern, and clean. It wasn't busy during our visit so parking was easy, but I could see this being an issue during busier times. The staff at the mid-town location was friendly and helpful which is consistent with my experience at their other location in Old Town. I'll probably branch out and try some other stuff eventually, but for now, I'll keep visiting for their Turmeric latte.

What a delightful experience we had this morning at Ft. Collins Coffeehouse. Charming environment…read morethat is well maintained. Wonderful and friendly service and the tea and coffee we got were great. If I lived here it would be a regular spot for me for sure!

Was looking for a coffee shop that wasn't the big name, but a local spot that served a good cup of…read morecoffee and a nice place to sit with my son. Then this little gem popped up on my maps, so we gave it a shot. It's an oddly placed coffee shop above a music store and it's comfortable, spacious, affordable and a smooth cup of coffee! Staff were friendly and we enjoyed every moment. Looking forward to coming back.