Blue Owl Coffee

an extremely rude woman took my order. i told her i needed a second to review the menu and she said “ok bye” and walked away. i was nothing but kind and they were not busy. then as she brought up my total she said “i don’t know what your total is” and walked away again. i do not know why she walked away in anger multiple times. i do not know what i did to deserve this treatment. i still left her a tip even though she was incredibly rude. i will not come back and i would not recommend this place to anyone. i was extremely disappointed because i have only had pleasant experiences at this establishment until today.

Good atmosphere to study and hang around in, extra space in the back- chai was good, but more on the expensive end because it was $5.87 for a small,

I ordered a macchiato here for a little caffeine hit one afternoon and was quite happy with my drink. The coffee was ready quite quickly, and the interior of the cafe was very pleasant. I could definitely imagine spending time here working or reading. In the future, if I'm in the area, I'd definitely try them again.

Very welcoming front of the shop. Loved the fall specials. We ended up trying the harvest and punkin drink. Both were very flavorful but the punkin was the winner. We got our coffee to go so I didn’t really pay attention to seating. It seemed to be enough for everyone and very open with lots of natural light. The pastries looked good but we didn’t indulge.

First time visiting, I really like the atmosphere and very cool coffee shop in the Lansing area. Decided swing by to grab good coffee before go to work in the morning. Baristas are smiling and make you feels welcome. I chose brown sugar flavor latte and OMG that was most delicious latte ever I have but there are more flavors to try next time I come back. Definitely coming back.

The perfect coffee shop! There aren't enough things I can say about Blue Owl in Reo Town. I have been visiting this shop since it first opened. The espresso here is my absolute favorite to begin with. Secondly the atmosphere is quaint and inviting. Lastly, the staff are always kind, helpful, and phenomenal. American Beauty is my favorite! Shaken espresso with vanilla, rose water, & rose petals.

I ordered a cortado and it was sour, almost undrinkable. My wife got a flavored latte, which was fine, but it better be with how sweet they make those things. I won't be coming back for the coffee, personally. Decent bagels and muffins. A little expensive, but not too bad. Not the most friendly service ever, but definitely not the worst I've encountered. Some strange customers in there sometimes, but that's not exactly the shop's fault. It has a decent chill atmosphere.

Excellent coffee shop! All of the employees are friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere.

Friendly service, great location in reotown about a mile south of the capital building, good products!

Very cute coffee shop! Been to the East Lansing location several times and this was my first visit to the Lansing location. A spontaneous muffin trip while strolling around Old Town. Got blueberry and sister got cinnamon. Very dense and yummy! Great ambiance for studying or catching up with friends. There isn't too too much seating, but found a small open table. Also PSA please return Burt the succulent :(

Cute little corner coffee spot. Been here a few times and will be back. Service was fast and friendly.

Cutest coffee shop! Just the atmosphere had a great vibe. The whole street does! There are not many already designed drinks hanging all over but some suggest seasonal drinks and flavor options. Lots of space for seating and we got our drinks quick! I was really worried about time as we we in a hurry but we were in and out! Definitely a great stop off the expressway since we don't like the bigger coffee shops over that way!

The cortado I ordered was yummy and pretty. Super friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating.

I needed coffee and the blue owl did Not disappoint Cold brew with a shot of espresso and Carmel hit so good! Also the associates were pretty cool would've been a five but the sizes are small... I want large volumes of caffeine

Delicious coffee and many great locations to choose from! I love the affogato on a hot summer day, and the kids love the hot chocolate. Open mic nights at BO are a wholesome, community oriented (and free) fun time!

I had a simple latte which was well made with just the right amount of frothiness. The baristas were attentive and laid back, enjoyed the quiet friendliness. The venue was in East Lansing across from Jolly Pumpkin--liked the vibe there. I've yet to visit the Trowbridge location.

First time In 15 years on our trips back to Lansing that I've found a cute, good, indie coffee shop! Love the vibe and to see downtown indie spirit trying to thrive. I'm a mocha snob and this one was good, ot amazing, but well balanced, not too sweet, nice froth and smooth. Delicious, hearty blueberry muffin, too. Hope this place stays in business until our next trip back to The Motherland.

Good coffee for a good price, tons of flavor options, fast service, we unfortunately went after all the food was gone but we would definitely go back!

Fantastic coffee, friendly staff, unique, comfy & clean atmosphere. I love that they make their own syrups with a honey base & extracts versus premade stuff. We enjoyed an almond latte and an orange & brown sugar cappuccino. They were so delicious with the perfect hint of flavor that complimented the coffee well. The staff was super kind as well. We're from out of town, but if we lived here, we'd be regulars! Check it out asap.

We stopped here in route to somewhere else. A lot of the options were not available which was a bummer. The drinks we did have were great. The barista seemed a bit unsure of the menu options /offerings but we managed. The decor is very cute.

Great place to chat and catch up with friends or get some work done! I came on a Sunday afternoon and the seating in the front of the coffee shop was full but there's a nice long table in the back that still had space. Amazing coffee as well, I got one of their seasonal lattes which was delicious.

I adore this coffee shop! This is definitely the place to go! Yesterday was the first time I have ever gone here at night, and let me just say I was blown away by their open mic set up. They already have phenomenal coffee and an abundance of delicious & unique syrups, so adding music to the mix just made me love Blue Owl even more. I always try to switch it up and try different flavors everytime and I haven't be disappointed yet! Such a cool laid back atmosphere with art from local artists and great service! I love the vibe in here and it's a great place to study. I will be back for more. They have the best lattes in Lansing!

10-19-24, Reo Town location, around 1:30ish. I've been a Blue Owl semi-regular since they opened in Reo Town. The staff have been good, pleasant and the selection of coffee & tea decent. The coffee is pretty decent, a bit bitter, but that's the norm in our area, one learns to order carefully to get what you want. I don't post many reviews, but lately this Blue Owl location has declined quite significantly--first the bench outside broke and was left with the broken seat for 4-6 weeks, the remaining wood is splintered and just waiting to stab someone's hand or lower; second, the very kind staff my buddy and wife liked was let go, minor I suppose, but relationships can make a business; third, today the place had 4-5 people sitting with their coffee's and we came in and placed our order and finally after 12-15 minutes our coffee was done--after 2 other sets of people ordered and picked up their coffees. When we got our coffee it was not double cupped, nor just one shot, I really wanted a coffee but the whole experience was diminished by the poor treatment and poor coffee. With the cool new locations it doesn't seem the owners care as much as they used to about Reo Town.

I love this original blue owl coffee place. The decor in this old store front in Reo Town is quite amazing . And their coffee matches that along with wonderful friendly baristas and wait staff. My only caveat is that often it is filled with computer staring folks. I should also add that the Blue Owl on East Lansing was my savior during Covid where you could pop in to grab a great coffee or latte -- again the staff there were wonderful.

Very good mocha with oat milk & toasted bagel! I'd recommend swinging by the REO Town if in Lansing.

Excellent, small batch coffee. Best nitro pour in town, and their specialty coffees are fantastic.

Sweet little coffee place near downtown Lansing. Friendly baristas, great ambiance and excellent coffee! Menu was a little hard to read bc it's on the darker side inside and it's not lit up--not a dealbreaker of course! I'll be back ;)

Can get really busy on weekends and all the coffee options can be a little overwhelming if you're not exactly sure what kind of coffee you want to order. The cashier was super helpful in explaining which blends were what and which ones I'd prefer. My friends and I split a french press and enjoyed just looking around all the decor there. It may be hard to grab a table with how busy it can get but it's definitely a good local coffee shop to try out.

I love blue owl's coffee!! It is naturally sweetened which makes it taste so much better. They sweeten all of their coffees with honey and oils. And their dine in coffee cups are just so cute! The staff is super friendly and kind! They also offer a rewards system for every $10 dollars you spend you get a dollar off. The wifi is fast and reliable. The only thing I would have to comment on is the seating. I wish that they had more comfortable seating for those who are sitting and studying for a long period of time. Great place for a great cup of coffee in good old east Lansing

Great coffee, and great people. Blue Owl always has good vibes and friendly baristas.

Katie Montel's favorite coffee house; she passed away unexpectedly at 34. Great place! Great people! Great memories!

We've been here a few times and enjoy it. The coffee is very good and the decor is very nice. Staff is friendly.

drove out of my way to come here when passing through headed to GR. Their online said open until 10pm, and we came at 7pm on a Monday and they were closed. Their back door says they are open until 10 M-Sat and their front door says 7am-5pm. As someone passing through, this was frustrating since social media AND their website both don't show their hours or updated hours, and their hours online show they're open until 10pm. I find this very unprofessional and no way to run a business. If I could give 0 stars, I would. Doesn't matter if their coffee is good, unprofessionalism and disorganization is the best way to destroy a business. Do better.

Blue Owl is great! The staff is always so friendly. I always feel so welcome and the coffee is always great. Their latte art is also a plus :-)

I love this coffee shop! Its a must visit if you are in the area. They have a small selection of flavours for the lattes & they have quite a few different coffee methods. They can do pour overs or an Americano. If you are a coffee lover you will love blue owl. Its also a wonderful place to study. They have local art on the walls and I love the design they went with. Today I got the classic nitro. Its very smooth. Not overly coffee flavoured but it does have a slight bitter ending which is nice. I can see this pairing well with a scone or even a muffin. They also have cookies and muffins for sale which look delightful. Im excited to try more coffees! They have a "night owl" latte I had last visit. It has charcoal in it. Its actually quite good. You cant taste the charcoal but its black so that's really neat!! *** UPDATE!! Still love blue owl!! As a barista myself I still love blue owl and I love the sense of community here! The downtown east lansing bike coffee thing was a cute hit over the summer. I cant wait until I can visit again!! I absolutely love going to different coffee shops & talking with other baristas & talking about coffee. See you again soon

It's nice walking into a coffee shop that's just the label. Y'all had a really cool vibe. I will definitely be back to buying more coffee. Thank you for making me one heck of a latte!!!

This crew understands the whys and process behind their drinks and it shows when they hand over my beverage. The cold brews are awesome! I'd recommend "Wake the Dead." Great atmosphere and a solid addition to the ReoTown community. Best cortado in Lansing/East Lansing area.

Wonderful experience, good coffee, kind staff. Great place to work on a weekend morning if need be.

The drinks have been fine- however every time I go here the service is bad. The first time, the barista told me my drink sounded gross (a latte with vanilla and clove syrup). Then the next time I'm in, my barista couldn't remember my drink order to save her life. I wanted to give them another chance so I tried to visit and the hours on the door say Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 10:00pm. With it being Saturday I assumed that meant the shop was open at 7:45am. There are no other signs posted about any sort of hour changes. I walked in and the baristas told me they were in fact closed and treated me as if I should have known that. When I politely told them that their door says they open at 7:00am they rolled their eyes and said flatly "pre-Covid hours" as if that was obvious. They have had over 3 years to change their sign and haven't? That seems so strange to me. I'm very disappointed and personally will not be back.

The coffee here is great. The chai tea latte is superb and authentic. My only complaint is the noice level. The music is exceptionally loud and the other patrons have no sense of their surroundings (which is not blue owls fault) It is still a super cool coffee shop worth checking out. If your studying bring headphones or go to a library!

Stopped in on our way through Michigan. The cafe is beautiful and spacious. Definitely a good place to get some work done or read a book. The baked goods also looked great in the display case. The barista vibe was a little weird. One dude was eating his breakfast behind the bar. The girl who served me was soft spoken and seemed tired (we've all been there). No soy milk but they use Pacific brand oat milk - I'd look into a different brand like Oatly. Pacific oat milk has a weird sour taste to it. Got a cold brew, which was perfectly balanced, and a black coffee. I was looking for some sugar or simple syrup but couldn't find it. Luckily, I didn't really need it in the end. I'd still definitely stop by again when passing through. PS Love the mugs.

Really good coffee and people and cute coffee shop that's perfect for studying. The aesthetic is very nice.

Great coffee. Had their nitro coffee from their coffee cart at the BWL Chili Cook-off. The nitro coffee was perfectly balanced and was strong! Can't wait for their brick and mortar store to open next year!

Chill. There are not a lot of power outlets so it might not be a good place to use laptops or charge. Light music, good for reading.

Great place ! Good coffee . selection large seating area. Great service Reminds me of Friends- Central Perk Didn't take pics of coffeea

Freakin amazing. I thought the vanilla tea latte was the best, then I had an iced oat milk matcha with a touch of orange flavor. It's me new favorite drink and I crave it! Great atmosphere and really nice people.

Solid spot. A decent amount of seating in order to get work done, very cool décor, and some of the beverages are super unique. For the amount of people that were there, I was still able to conduct a conference call with my work. Worth checking out.

Sweet small cafe in Old Town. Friendly staff; delicious iced tea and coffee; easy vibe if you need to sit and work a bit, though it is small. Loved the eclectic feel.

Great coffee spot! My husband and I stopped in this afternoon for about an hour and a half to do some work. It was pretty busy around 1:30 but we got a table. I had the night owl latte with activated charcoal and lemon honey, really good! We are suckers for a really good latte. They have their own homemade honey sweeteners, some interesting options. For our taste, the normal amount was too sweet. I got my latte with a light amount and it was perfect. Will definitely go back next time we're in town!

Very pleasant service and an amazing Americano with steamed milk...or, as i was informed, a latte :-).

Love the decor and both their tea and coffee drinks are great. Highly recommend the brown sugar latte!

I do not crime here as often as I should but for those of us downtown and in the Eastside neighborhood its easy to stay really close to home. We have fabulous options. That said so glad I did today. Fall special list's American Beauty is SO DAMN GOOD. Espresso shaken with ice and has honey, vanilla and a touch of rose. Those are petals.#Brilliant

I'm not sure I'm crazy about this place. The space itself is gorgeous but the people working there aren't the friendliest. I couldn't even get a "hello". Maybe I caught them on an off day. I had one of their coffee cocktails and it was fine, but I'm not convinced there was actually coffee in it. ‍

I go here all the time to study and have always really enjoyed it. However, today is October 8th and one of the baristas has been playing Christmas music for the last 1.5 hours. Not only is that terrible, but also she is playing it off of her phone so the songs are not only terrible but the sound is also terrible.

Very good coffee. Went there twice in one day since I was in town for my buddies diaper party. His wife was driving me thru the roof so I had to escape as much as I could.

I'm originally from Lansing area but normally only make it back for the holidays. This is my first visit to REO Town and was amazed. I tried the cold brew and nitro cold brew at Blue Owl and both were great! Also, the place was packed with friends conversing and MSU students studying, I liked the vibe. Will definitely be back.

The coffee is delicious. All their syrups are made in house. None of that crappy bottled stuff. The best part in my opinion are the staff, though. It's always a pleasant surprise to me when I visit a coffee shop with kind, friendly staff. They're happy to answer questions, give suggestions and just say hi. I absolutely recommend this place!