Bad Owl Coffee Roasters - Chicago, Illinois

Michael D.

Solid neighborhood coffee spot featuring on house roasting, great pastries, a kitchen, and art for sale.

There's a good selection of specialty drinks on offer as well as the normal faire and pour overs.

Service was great and staff were very friendly. Highly recommend going out of your way for this one!

Julio A.

Bad Owl Coffee Roasters is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates high-quality coffee and a unique experience. Two of our absolute favorites are the Orange Chiffon Latte and the Ube Latte-both are exceptional and always hit the mark. We also make sure to grab their croissants whenever they’re available-they’re always fresh and delicious. While Bad Owl isn’t the place for super fast service, it’s worth the wait because the quality and accuracy of each order are always spot-on. If you have a little extra time and want to savor a great coffee experience, Bad Owl Coffee Roasters is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Maira M.

The coffee is amazing !!!!!! You must try the flight it really gives you a taste of different options specially if you are new to coffee or espresso drinks. The place has the perfect coffee shop vibes with lots of sunlight . Totally enjoyable !

Leanne C.

Oh my goodness! What a gem of a place! My husband and I were just trying to find a decent coffee shop in town. This had a cute name so we picked it and it did not disappoint! It’s such a cute quaint local shop with great unique coffees and delicious food! I got the bacon, egg, avocado sandwich as well as a banana cold brew and my husband got the “Buns of power” sandwich and roasted almond latte. The roasted almond latte had small little bits of almonds which might sound strange but honestly it was so good and not a bad texture like one would think. They do cute coffee art and I hope next time I’m in town I’ll remember this place and stop by!

Victoria C.

I came from out of town visiting family. Wanted good coffee! Have this place a go, so so good! The barista was so sweet. We got a flight and everything was delicious. Coffee was strong had bold flavors. The croissants they serve are so so buttery good!
AC was blasting great for this heat. Wifi is great. Definitely worth the visit.

Jose F.

I really wanted to like The Bad Owl – I live just a few blocks away and have given it plenty of chances, popping in solo 6-7 times and even bringing friends an other times. But unfortunately, the experience hasn’t improved. The coffee? It’s okay. The specialty lattes? Let’s just say ‘bland’ might be giving them too much credit.

But the real kicker is the service. Every time I walk in, I feel like I’m walking into a silent library instead of a neighborhood coffee shop. A simple ‘Good morning!’ or even a smile would go a long way, but here, it seems those small gestures are off the menu. I end up feeling like an unwelcome guest every time – a bit of a weird vibe for a place where I’m paying $8 for a latte.

So, if you’re looking for a pick-me-up with friendly service, you might want to keep walking. As for me, I’ve given it plenty of tries, and now, it’s time to let The Bad Owl fly solo.

Tulsi P.

Lovely coffee shop with unique drinks offerings as well as enough of a food menu and pastries. Friendly service, has wifi, and seating.

GODZILLA -. K. P.

Nice local java spot
flat white was very good
they roast there beans in house
cold brew was bitter guessing it was over brewed