Coffee in Downtown
Little Owl Coffee
Rates above the average for coffee near Downtown — one of 42 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Little Owl Coffee is a tiny, minimalist specialty coffee shop downtown known for creative espresso drinks and quality cappuccinos, best visited for coffee rather than as a workspace.
This is a coffee-first café where the baristas pull excellent shots and experiment with unique flavors, but the intimate space works best for a quick visit rather than lingering work sessions.
- ✓Exceptional cappuccinos and espresso drinks that reviewers return for
- ✓Creative, hard-to-find coffee offerings worth discovering
- ✓Quick, polite service in a clean, minimalist setting
- ✓Drinks taste even better when you stay to enjoy them in their 'fancy cups'
- ⚠Very small space makes it uncomfortable for working or staying long
- ⚠Cup sizes are small relative to the nearly $8 price point
- ⚠Limited house-made bakery items, so you may need to bring your own snack
- ⚠House blend espresso flavor is inconsistent—some love it, others find it underwhelming
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
People Order
- —cappuccino
- —drip coffee
- —cinnamon filled pop tart
- —matcha
What Visitors Say
Eric Mishne
3 months ago
This was a great tiny spot. I really enjoyed my time here, as well as the cappuccino. the first sip is always the best one, but it wasn’t good. I drop an atmosphere star because it’s really small. I don’t recommend it for a working space. I made it work for a while, but I’m not sure I’d go back to work there. But I would go back for the coffee!
Nero 84
3 months ago
This spot is strictly a coffee-focused café with almost no house-made bakery items, so you’ll likely need to bring your own snack from elsewhere. The coffee itself was decent—not the best I’ve had—but I haven’t tried all of their unique offerings yet, which is definitely a plus. If you’re looking for something creative and hard to find elsewhere, they’re clearly willing to experiment with new flavors, and you might discover something you really love. However, the cup sizes felt a bit small for the nearly $8 price.
K Mac
3 months ago
Cute little shop. Really nice pull but I don't love the flavor of the espresso - the house blend, so not sure I'd come back. Nice pastries.
Tim Reitz
4 months ago
Tried a hidden coffee shop while in town for work. The barista was polite and service was quick. Grabbed a drip coffee (I’ll be back for a matcha later) and a cinnamon filled pop tart - it was great. Shop was clean, minimalist and completely enjoyable
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Owl Coffee worth it in Downtown?
This is a coffee-first café where the baristas pull excellent shots and experiment with unique flavors, but the intimate space works best for a quick visit rather than lingering work sessions. Known for: hidden gem specialty coffee downtown.
What should I order at Little Owl Coffee?
Popular choices at Little Owl Coffee include cappuccino, drip coffee, cinnamon filled pop tart, matcha.
What do visitors love about Little Owl Coffee?
Exceptional cappuccinos and espresso drinks that reviewers return for Creative, hard-to-find coffee offerings worth discovering Quick, polite service in a clean, minimalist setting Drinks taste even better when you stay to enjoy them in their 'fancy cups'
Is there anything to know before visiting Little Owl Coffee?
Very small space makes it uncomfortable for working or staying long Cup sizes are small relative to the nearly $8 price point Limited house-made bakery items, so you may need to bring your own snack House blend espresso flavor is inconsistent—some love it, others find it underwhelming
How expensive is Little Owl Coffee?
Little Owl Coffee is moderately priced, with a 4.7-star rating from 1,162 Google reviews.
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