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    The Night Owl

    4.0 (1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE NIGHT OWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    MeLy P.

    Absolutely love what they do for the creative community here in Fullerton. They offer a great variety of events and open mic nights that welcome artists of all skill levels, which makes the space feel inclusive and inspiring. The coffee, teas, and treats are all delicious, and the staff truly stand out. They're friendly, supportive, and have become real hometown heroes for everything they contribute to the community. The service is consistently excellent. The café itself is cozy, warm, and has that classic mom-and-pop charm that makes you want to stay awhile. Be sure to check out their open mic nights for poetry, music, and all kinds of creative expression, it's definitely a special spot. I just LOVE coming here!!! If I could just change ONE thing... it would be their hours! I wish they stayed open later... Other than that I just love it here!

    Marie W.

    My first time here. The vibe is warm and fun. Staff were very nice. They have music open mic every Tuesday and I came to support a friend. It was a lot of fun. I didn't expect it to be crowded. I highly recommend this place. Each day they have ongoing event.

    Mary D.

    Came here for coffee but this time I ended up with a flavored lemonade drink and while it's made with Minute Maid lemonade, it really hit the spot since there are constant heat waves these days. I loved the patio area which I seem to have never sat on before which is weird because there is so much space out there. They were also setting up for live music and you can never go wrong with that.

    Great cold brew coffee and the performer dedicated a song to his girlfriend but she was not here.

    Cool mural on the wall
    Coco G.

    Great inviting vibe, from the mismatched old wooden furniture to the vintage lighting, to the setup for open mic night. The staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered an ice honeybee latte from the special menu with whole milk. Very refreshing and just the right level of sweetness. They have pastries from Homeboy Bakery. They looked fantastic but I wasn't hungry, having just eaten recently. Next time! We sat at the table for two at the front window which had perfect natural lighting to read. Fun people watching there too.

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    Britney M.

    This coffee shop is such a vibe! I love it. It's got a naturally dark and spooky ambiance. It's still very trendy. The coffee drinks are fun. They have such unique coffee flavors! The banana bread latte tastes EXACTLY like banana bread. It's wild to be honest!! If you love banana bread, this is it! Order this one! You will love it. I also tried the iced pumpkin spice latte. It was very strong on the coffee flavor, and not nearly enough pumpkin or spice. lol I wanted more sugar and flavor in this drink. They also have some baked good. I haven't been able to try then out just yet. I want to though! They look really good. For some reason, I come here not hungry lol Usually just looking for some coffee haha Service is always great. The cashier/ barista was very friendly and down to earth. Love that!

    Samoa latte(?)
    Ginny V.

    This is a cozy, old-school coffee shop. The interior is dark and relaxing, with sunlight streaming in through the windows and spotlighting the owl figures on the windowsill. There are a good number of indoor tables and seats, as well as some outdoor seating. The samoa latte (if I recall the name correctly) was delicious. It was a nice sweet treat with a good level of chocolate flavor to tongue. The barista who helped us was super friendly! We felt very welcomed from beginning to end. It is also amazing that this spot apparently hosts open mic events! We were told that they love supporting the local community and music scene that way. We're looking forward to returning for that as well.

    banana bread latte
    Dalia J.

    EXCEPTIONAL! I just started teaching at FCC and enjoy learning about the community I'm in so I asked one of my students who shared they love coffee what his go to place was and he sent me here! This recommendation is definitely earning him an "A" ;) (jk, jk). I've stopped by twice and have not been disappointed. The Night Owl is small but this doesn't take away from how inviting it is, in fact I think it's inviting in how cozy it seems. I had the maple iced coffee on one visit and the banana nut latte on another. Oh, I also treated myself to one of their chocolate chip cookies (not warmed up) and it took me back to the cookies I used to buy in high school from the cafeteria! So damn good! And the service! The same person has taken my order both times and he is sooo friendly, so personable. I haven't worked through my awkwardness yet so it's on me that I didn't get his name, I will on another visit. I like my drink with some flavor but not sugary and both time that I've asked for "light syrup" he's said "our espresso is so great I try to balance that out" and you know what, he is a master at his craft! I'm looking forward to many more visits for the rest of the semester!

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    Brenna P.

    The service was amazing and so so sweet. I arrived earlier than when they open at 9 am - online it says 8 am but the owner let me in because of my doggy Luna (Dogs are also allowed inside)! They do a lot of music or live events (posters/flyers were everywhere) and the ambiance was so awesome! I ordered a Banana Bread Latte with soy milk and a cinnamon roll, and both were so good. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick trip, a study session or for any live events they have. Thank you again Joe!

    I Waited over 30 minutes for this, and it was a complete waste of time and money. The "green tea latte" tasted like watered-down milk with a green tea bag! Absolutely no matcha flavor, and the color was completely off. I don't understand how they're selling this as a matcha latte when there's clearly no matcha in it. Very disappointing! Definitely would not recommend this place!

    Live music to end the weekend nicely
    Renata L.

    Came to The Night Owl for a show and had a great time! It's a small, cozy venue with a laid-back vibe--perfect for a relaxing Sunday evening of live music. Seating is very limited, so I recommend bringing your own chair to stay comfy. Fun spot for music lovers

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    Joe the owner is an awesome guy! Super generous! But I love all the live music and open mics they have every week.

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    Ask the Community - The Night Owl

    Do they have open mic for music? If so how does it work?

    yes! you can get info on their instagram (they post everyday) @thenightowlfullerton usually they'll have music open mic nights on tuesdays at 7pm. sign ups begin at 6:30pm.

    Would they allow a teenager to do stand up comedy or do you have to be over 18?

    The venue is PG rated, and underage performers are welcome.

    What are your hours? Your website says you're open until midnight, and I'm not sure if that was Pre-Covid.

    They're open until 10 every night. Music now most nights, different genres each day of the week, starting between 5 and 7, goes until 10.

    Is this a good place to study?

    Yes. Maybe not on music nights which is usually on Tuesday nights at 7

    Can I smoke outside?

    No not on the patio

    Do you have a smoking area outside or can we smoke outside?

    No smoking :(

    When is poetry night?

    I believe its every last Sunday of the month

    Who is the owner?

    Joe 🤙🏽

    Could you accommodate a party of like 7-10 people?

    No reservations. Seating is first come.

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    The Night Owl - coffee - Updated September 2026

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