Bad Owl Coffee Roasters

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!

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 !

I’m not sure how to rate this place. I love the drinks, the staff is normally nice. However, I think they are overpriced for the drinks. I ordered a drink made with oak milk and switched the milk to almond milk and was charged a $1. I would assume if it’s already alternative milk you wouldn’t charge to swap it. I understand this is subjective, but I do think they’re overpriced.

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!

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.

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!

The orange chiffon latte was super good but they charged an extra dollar without telling me for the oat milk. Got the burrito and it’s tasty but probably the smallest burrito in the city and for $15

What a shame that I got the worst service because the spot is pretty cute, and recommended by a friend. My daughter had to use the bathroom and I went to the counter with the intention on buying something. I asked the person at the counter taking orders, she was tall and had dark hair if they had a bathroom, and she proceeded to give me the nastiest responses, super condescending! After I placed my order she decides to change her tone. Please at least start off by giving your customers a hello, before you proceed to be rude to them because they asked to use the bathroom!

Interior is super modern, plants, and couple table available indoor & outdoors Service- baristas always help me pick a drink if I'm between 2 Drinks- Their seasonal drinks are always super innovative Orange chiffon latte is my go to! Seasonal L'orange matcha latte- surprising the orange zest did not overpower the matcha flavor, matcha flavor came first and you end on a citrus note

The food is fresh and vibrant, good flavor, The service was kind and attentive, very friendly atmosphere. And the setting is a good place to focus if you need to get work done, nice aesthetic

Service: 5/5 The service is always great. Their ac is def very cool if you wanna wfh. Their wife works perfectly well when I was there for 4 hours. No hiccups. Food 5/5: I love their lattes Everytime I go. Their lattes are so unique. Ambiance 5/5: perfect place to work from home or hangout. It's chill and I like their plants decor.

The workers were super nice and patient and I had probably the best pumpkin spiced iced latte I've ever had, it was so delicious! We also tried the biscoff latte which was very good as well. They had a very, very limited food menu at the time that we went but I had the blueberry overnight oats which were amazing. If you're looking for hot food or a real breakfast, then don't go here or maybe call before you make the trip.

Went there for my regular almond milk latte and to do some work. Service was pleasant professional and quick. Coffee tastes good. I worked for about 3 hours, they have about 3 tables inside and a few outside. It seems like a neighborhood place with a lot of foot traffic. Overall, glad I stopped here.

When visiting a new city, one of my favorite things to do is trying new cafes/coffee spots. Bad Owl Coffee Roasters did not disappoint. I ordered at hot roasted almond latte and my boyfriend got the oat-chata latte. We both shared the Bridgeport burrito with avocado and breakfast croissant with tots. The coffee was amazing! The roasted almond latte reminded me of my childhood and was pleasantly surprised by the little almonds in the latte. It was perfect and wished I got the bigger size. If you're a fan of almond, you should definitely try! The oat-chata latte was fantastic too. I'm not a big fan of oat milk, but it went great with all the other ingredients. It really did taste like horchata coffee! I wish Bad Owl was back home for me because I would be here all the time. Food wise, it was standard. A bit pricy for what you get, but no complaints when it comes to the taste of the food. You can tell this place is loved by many. I saw so many people of different ages and ordering different types of coffee drinks. If I'm back in the city, I will be coming back! They have so many coffee options that are unique.

I really liked this coffee shop. I stopped here on the recommendation of a good friend of mine who used to live down the street. This shop is super bright and sophisticated. My friend told me it was Harry Potter themed, and I guess it has a very light HP theme (there's a small giclée of Hermione, Harry, and Ron on the wall, as well as a drink called Butterbrew, and owls. But I'd say the theme is more owls than HP (and I approve of that too because I like owls!). Honestly I had too many choices, and I couldn't decide. So for two people I ended up with four drinks so we could try a variety: a pumpkin chai latte, stardust lemonade, and two butter brews, one with espresso. Because I don't know literally anything about coffee I didn't realize that when they said the Butterbrew didn't come with espresso that meant it was coffee-free (I thought it didn't come with espresso, but instead had another type of coffee). It's SO unusual to visit a coffee shop that makes a non-coffee drink that's not a chai latte, hot chocolate, or lemonade, so the fact that one of their specialty drinks is NOT a coffee drink propels this shop into my top coffee shops immediately. And the Butterbrew was delicious! I like that it's also a drink that kids could have. The pumpkin chai was also quite delicious as well. The stardust lemonade was the most striking visually, but it was not quite as good as I'd hoped since it didn't have much lemonade taste. It was just okay. I also ordered a couple sandwiches, which is where the slight disappointment came in. One was for someone who doesn't eat cheese and I ordered it without both cheese and mayo. The barista who rang it up repeated it to me and it was correct. However, it was not made correctly and had both mayo and cheese on it. I had a bite and it was good, but the person for whom I bought it wasn't able to eat it so that was $14 wasted; not insignificant. I didn't expect to have to check it at the restaurant so I didn't, and obviously i wasn't going to drive ~30 minutes each way to get it corrected. I've found I can carry a drink holder with multiple drinks (four this time), a shopping bag, and a carseat with a 12 pound infant inside but opening doors with all that cargo still proves to be a bit tricky since I can't walk through doors. It was very kind of the barista to offer to help me by opening the door. I'd love to visit this cafe again, when I'm in the area which is not terribly often (I wish it had been here when I worked in Bronzeville!). Parking wasn't easy for me at all but it may just be that I was here at a popular time and that's why the street parking was mostly taken.

Bright, clean and cheery coffee shop in Bridgeport. Couldn't be more opposite than its name! Came here to catch up with a friend over breakfast sandwiches and coffee. We luckily snagged a table just before the place filled up. A large portion of the coffeeshop was blocked off for their roasting equipment so indoor seating is limited. If it wasn't a crisp 31 degree winter day, I would've loved to enjoy the sun from their front sidewalk seating. Ordered a filling bacon, avocado, and egg sandwich with a Biscoff Oat Latte. The Biscoff flavor was subtle and overall not too sweet (ultimate asian auntie compliment). My sandwich, while tasty, was a challenge to maneuver since it was stacked high with fluffy egg and thick avocado slices. I loved the fluffiness of the bun, but would likely go for a simpler croissant sandwich next time. Great addition to the several cafe options in the area. Cheers!

The staff is friendly and very professional. They roast their own coffee and it's damn good. Highly recommended.

Coffee is plentiful in Bridgeport. It's got a few to choose from. Bad Owl is bad ass. Great amount of freshly roasted coffee and a light food menu. The prices are okay for an independent coffee place. A kind of big place for as small as it seems to be honest. It's got a few seats inside. They do kind of squish together. Could have room for even more. We got a couple seats at a long table. It's about $5 for a coffee. Thats's pretty typical for such a place like this. Each of us had a Biscoff Latte. Try it especially if you like the cookies, because it's full of these. Cookies in coffee. This is made with the Biscoff cookie butter in addition to cookie crumbles sprinkled on top. For food we got the Vegan Overnight Oats. It's about $6 for a cup of oats mixed with good shit. Filling but light. This had almonds, bananas, chia seeds, coconut, peanut butter, pumpkin flax granola, soy milk, and vanilla. On the rest of the menu there's stuff like sandwiches but this are expensive. Too much for a little. For sure it's not bad. If anything is bad, it's the prices. This is a nice place for hanging out a bit except for there not being enough seats and tables.

Nice coffee joint. Nice coffee, nice people, nice space with nice light, nice food, nice artwork (for sale) and they have the whole coffee roasting equipment thing going and visible in right inside the space. Nice!

The Oat Chata drinks yummy. The purple latte was different but very good. Avocado toast delicious. The customer service is wonderful and pleasant. Great place to meet up and have a small meeting or brunch.

My absolute favorite coffee place that I've visited in Chicago. The specialty coffee choices are delicious! Worried about paying a small premium for a beverage? It's worth it each and every time. This little spot on the south side is the ONLY place on the south side that I will go out of my way for.

Really cute and comfy coffee shop in Bridgeport! Stopped in to meet some colleagues this morning. I think we each ordered something different but we were all really happy! I got the iced biscoff late and the peanut butter and banana toast. The latte was delicious, however I could have used a bit more biscoff in the flavor. The toast tasted just like you think it would, but the presentation was lovely. I brought my 11/2 year and of and she loved it! There are two pretty steep steps up to the front door. Luckily I had my daughter's light umbrella stroller and our friends helped us up. But just wanted to mention that for anyone with a stroller or perhaps in a wheelchair. The staff is nice and our order came out pretty quickly. There is lots of parking around. Overall it's a great spot!!

Bad Owl Coffee Blew my mind.... I wanted to try something new and got the Blue Butterfly something latte? Incredible. I was very happy and delighted when trying a NEW coffee shop.

Oh good grief this place. THIS PLACE. All I know is every place in all the places needs a place like this. Maybe, we'd all be better people. Beautiful and bright--the space and the ladies behind the counter, Bad Owl Coffee Roasters was a wonderful experience and I am so glad I found it. Thanks Yelp! When I walked in I was happily greeted by lovely young ladies who I got to chat with about coffee, their suggestions, and an awesome coffee festival that I am missing because I left Chicago today! I believe their coffee is roasted in their space in Las Vegas, but dont quote me on that. I love the packaging though--and Im a sucker for fun coffee packaging. I was back and forth between the Ube latte and one other and she highly recommended the Ube. What a great choice. A wonderfully smooth, made with oat milk and and enjoyable latte. So much so that I got two. I got two Ube lattes. Its a beautiful purple color, derived from the Ube or purple yam, and however they make it with the condensed milk is gold. All I know is I will be trying to figure out how to make it with the wonderful beans I purchased from Bad Owl Coffee Roasters. The latte, the beans, the cute tumbler, the wonderful women behind the counter, the everything. Bad Owl offers everything. Bridgeport has that working class mix I absolutely adore with dope food and drink mixed in. Highly recommend and look forward to revisiting.

Very unique blend. Great experience. After experiencing the most horrific coffee experience of my life this was perfect. Im not sure what happened last time with the half full cup. But enough past this is present and the barista was on point. Thanks for the full cup. This is my neighborhood and love seeing these guys bpunce back. Kudos!

Love this new cafe in the neighborhood! I enjoyed the orange chiffon latte and the ube latte a lot. Today I got a cold brew but it was a disappointment. Their croissants sandwiches are also good although VERY pricy.

I'm gonna be real I haven't been inside - only ordered delivery but I only have good things to say. I used to manage a cafe and hired a great person who used to work here, so can confirm they have great staff. But anyway, the banana latte is amazing - probably my favorite coffee beverage I've ever had. The BAE breakfast sandwich was not only delicious, but traveled well ! This is huge because most bfast sandwiches show up sad and soggy but this was perfectly packaged and showed up fresh. Overknight oats come in a hefty portion and were amazing as well!! Will have to stop by in person soon

This place was a trendy open... I mean, a secret Harry Potter coffee shop in Bridgeport? Lots of visitors. After four months it's calmed down to neighborhood coffee spot, but Bad Owl has a few things going for it that still make it stand out and probably worth a trip from elsewhere in the city. The coffee really is roasted in the roasting machine right here in the middle of the shop, and this makes for some impressive drip coffee. Their single origin Laos coffee - "Lucky Leviathan" might be the most fragrant and balanced cup of hot drip coffee I've had in the entire last year in Chicago. (And there's a lot of competition.) Design vibe uses a bright yellow which is perfecto. And the breakfast sandwiches here are gorgeous. A step up from most shops. Secret T is that this place is somehow backed by the Zhou Brothers, the wordclass artist duo who has their all-black-painted art gallery down the street and has helped (along with Marz brothers) make Racine an artist's strip. There are a few other locations for this coffee concept in Las Vegas, and someone knew someone... Staff and manager are really friendly and competent. Small inside - only 4 tables and rail. 4 additional sidewalk cafe tables.

Nice to have them in the neighborhood. Nice place to meet a friend and have a cup of coffee. Both the interior sitting area and street side seating were nice and sedate. They also had a nice selection of pastries. I would definitely be back. The breakfast burrito was the best that I've ever had. The contrast of the ingredients with the spicy salsa was a great way to start my day!

This coffee shop is cozy, clean and very busy! There were so many people coming in and out while I studied there, which says a lot about their products! I tried their almond latte which was a mouthful of the most full bodied foam aroma of roast. Boy, it was gulps full of goodness. Take a hoot here the next time you're in the neighborhood!

A unique and cozy neighborhood cafe set in a clean and airy space. There are so many unique lattes. It seems there is some Harry Potter inspired drinks (ex: butter beer latte ). The breakfast sandwich selection looks delicious. I got an orange espresso (custom order), biscoff latte, and croissant. All were tasty. Service is a little slow but there are a lot of orders and it's still a relatively new spot. The staff was very kind.

Came here couple time for coffee. My sister brought me here 2 week ago. I'm a coffee lover. One day she decide to bring me here to try it out. I fell in love. I brought my boyfriend and best friend to try this place. Street parking. There is outdoor seating too. Would come back.

Only knocked off a star bc when my coffee was delivered through chowbus the driver did not have a seal on my coffee. It was delivered through chowbus

Had a great experience at this coffee shop, the drinks are delicious, the ambiance is clean and modern, and there are a good number of both indoor and outdoor seats! I ordered the iced oatchata latte (horchata latte made with oat milk) and it was unique and delicious, highly recommend! One of the biggest pros of this coffee shop is that there is plentiful free street parking, which is a rarity in Chicago. The wifi is strong, I had some issues connecting my laptop at first, but the key is to enter the password exactly as written (all lowercase etc).

Absolutely loved visiting Bad Owl in Bridgeport! This coffee shop really has it all! Incredible lattes, fantastic food (and a great variety of it), free street parking, and a great space to work from. Here's what my friends and I tried out: ~ Caramel Sutra Latte (a February special) ~ Oat-Chata Latte (one of the best lattes I've had!) ~ Avocado Everything Toast ~ Peanut Butter & Banana Toast

If I were just rating the coffee, Bad Owl would be a full 5/5. Oh my goodness. I had the roasted rosemary latte and it is SERIOUSLY tasty. I've had rosemary lattes before, but this is the only one I've had done right. Perfectly balanced and perfectly wonderful. I also got a bagel, and that was not so good. It tasted like all the ingredients of a bagel separately. I make my own bagels, though, so I'm a bit picky! My boyfriend got one of the breakfast sandwiches and said it was really good, so I might've just made a bad pick. Service was great. Both the folks behind the counter were super sweet, and the barista who made my latte did a bear :) The seating area is comfortable with a nice variety. My boyfriend is tall with a lot of leg, so we appreciated that were high top tables! Seems like there's only two customer-available outlets, though, so that's something to keep in mind if you want to come here to work and its busy when you get in. Overall, I really wish I lived closer to the area so I had a reason to stop in more often. It was definitely worth going out of my way for, though, and I plan to make the trip again!

the oat horchata- inspired latte was one of the best lattes I've had ! +friendly staff

Matcha was too sweet for taste but the Croissant was delicious!!! I do think they need more work space for customers.

All I wanted to do this beautiful Chicago morning was was to take my well behaved small dog with me and stop by and support this business and buy my lavender coffee only to be told when I entered by the unfriendly barista that I could not keep my dog with me while I ordered coffee unless he was a service dog. I was not going to sit in the shop with my dog or sit outside or even linger. There was no special post to securely keep my dog out while I got coffee either. I just wanted to get my coffee, leave the premises and continue to enjoy the walk with my baby. Mind you there were only 2 customers inside sitting at the tables and it was not busy. And if it was busy I would not have come in with my dog. I ended up walking out sans coffees thereby disassociating myself from this business ever again. Just to add I'm not a regular. Please add to a sign to your front door regarding this policy and card I d service dogs who enter.

This is a very high vibe place with awesome food and drinks. The service was outstanding!! Highly recommend

A fun coffee shop in Bridgeport. I was excited to see this spot open up right around the corner from my home. The coffee is good and their specialty lattes are very unique. The food is good but a bit pricey especially because the portions are on the smaller side. I hate to be this type of customer but the staff here has been impatient and rude at times. I'd rather walk further to another coffeeshop in the neighborhood because of the service here.

Beautiful coffee shop outta Las Vegas that popped up on Morgan St about a year ago. Had wanted to stop for awhile and finally did. Just ordered a large iced latte to keep it simple. Definitely a tad on the pricey side at $7... then they have the infamous *Tip Line* when you check out so the thing cost me $9?! Was it good? Not really.. espresso had a very average if not a tad burnt flavor profile. I know they're known for the specialty espresso drinks but I always judge a joint based on the espresso first. If you are priced higher than Starbucks you better be as good if not better than them! Talk later

Ugh SOOO CUTE! I can't believe how colorful my drink was and I spent a good amount of time here chatting with a friend. The seating and lighting indoors was great. I definitely want to come back again!

A bit sterile and minimal, but that's just the vibe of the place. The street seating was nice. The staff was extremely polite. Coffee was good and pastries too. If I lived close this would be a frequent stop. Recommend the second breakfast latte.

I walked into this beautiful coffee roasters on their grand opening day. The coffee notes were really intriguing. What I brought back to the office: lavender latte, lavender white mocha, roasted almond latte and L'orange Cappuccino. The flavor combos were perfect, we all loved our drinks! I heard the sandwiches are really good so I plan to grab a crossaint sandwich and a Spanish latte since I miss Spain so much (and maybe another pretty drink with rose) before my Saturday OT tomorrow. Seeing such a beautiful space and the neighborhood flourishing on a sunny day just brings post-COVID hope! Can't wait for the back patio to be done so I can go hangout when the weather is warmer, and can't wait to try their beans!

Always good to see coffee roasteries in Bridgeport. I was passing by and every day is a good day to have a fresh brew. The interior was pleasing to see the actual roaster on the right side of the room and I was able to sit, drink and watch. There are 6 variants that they offer for their signature roast. I choose "Sweet Venom". I had my Americano and I enjoyed every drop which now I crave to try the other's. Cost was reasonable for the taste and will continue to come back for more. Plenty of street parking.

What a cute coffee spot in Bridgeport. I have been wanting to check this place out, I grew up in the area and have a love for coffee. The interior is clean with greens everywhere. The barista behind the counter was super friendly. I had to try the Ube latte, and it was amazing. I was worried it was going to be to sweet, but it was perfect amount of sweet. I also got the Caprese sandwich which was decent. It had a little to much pesto on it for my liking. I would totally come back for coffee and to even sit and work, which I saw many people doing.

Such a cute little coffee shop! The menu isn't huge, but the coffee is great. I had a butter scotch latte and a donut hole filled with Nutella. Both were delicious. I would definitely come back sometime soon.

I got an Iced Americano today. 1. There is a total of three espresso shot in this 16oz Iced Americano. Although, it didn't taste like it even had one shot. 2. This 16oz Iced Americano costed me $4.95, where as Jackalop and Bridgeport Coffee nearby cost below $4.00. Higher price, higher expectations. Overall: I gave them three tries and it just wasn't to my taste but I hope my reviews helps.

Very cute smaller coffee shop. Some nice areas to sit and work. Coffee is 5/5, delicious and strong. I enjoy their seasonal drinks. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the prices on their sandwiches is quite high for a very small square amount. Customer service is great, service runs a bit slower though when it's busy.

Let me say that this place is hard to find and if you weren't looking for it is easily missed. Once inside there's limited seating because a big coffee roaster takes up much of the room. It's very clean and very well lit. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The drinks are magical and a little bit on the sweet side for me but can be adjusted on request. I also love the beans that you can take home with you. Plenty of street parking. A nice out of place coffee shop on the south side. Give it a try.

I love Bad Owl's coffee! My go-to's are the Oat-chata or the Biscoff latte - would highly recommend! They also have an excellent location in Bridgeport with a welcoming ambiance inside. The only thing I'd improve is their store hours - they close at 3 pm, which is early. So when I try to go after work, it's already closed by the time I'm finished. I would love to support a local coffee business, but the time constraints just don't work out. Please consider extending the store business hours! :)

I discovered Bad Owl Coffee Roasters visiting Chicago for my birthday. I'm from Indianapolis and I wish we had something comparable here. It's so good I went back the next weekend and had to get it again. The croissants, scones, and banana cold brew latte were all amazing. Highly recommend.

Nice quiet spot for coffee. Bad Owl is a fine addition to the great Indy coffee makers in Bridgeport. Plus Bad Owl has stellar food offerings.

Fantastic new coffee spot! Great menu selections of caffeinated beverages and food items! Nice seating, lots of natural light, and friendly staff. There is free parking around the area too. Ordered the Pesto Sandwich, Peanut Butter toast, and the Banana Bread cold Brew Latte. Everything was delicious! The latte was just perfection. Not overly sweet or felt like it weighed down my morning instead of uplifting it. The food was also top tier. Great savory sandwich between fresh bread, side salad is a nice touch. You can also upgrade to tots, which is always positive. The sweet peanut butter toast was also such a great combination of crunchy and sweet! Can't wait to come again to try the other Special Drinks and more of the food!

A new bougie coffee roaster opening within two blocks of my apartment was always going to be dangerous for my wallet. Thankfully, these guys know how to make some interesting blends, a fine breakfast croissant, and consistently decent tots. The one ding I have is on pricing: $4 for orange juice that I can clearly see you pour from a carton is a little much. Still, I've been back there, like, five times, so clearly that's not enough of a deterrence by itself.

Love the decor and atmosphere of this place. The staff was friendly and their prices are reasonable. Actually, I think their prices are really good. Less expensive than some other places nearby. I perused the menu and they have a good selection of drinks which I plan on trying in the near future. Today, I went simple with an iced coffee and I enjoyed it. I've also tried their no drip which was also good. I can be picky with hot coffees as I enjoy sweetness and fancy flavors mixed into it, but this simple coffee was delicious with basic cream and sugar. I only wish they opened earlier than 8am on weekends.