This is a cool little wanna be coffee shop. But they have a lot to learn about customer service. I told the server at the counter that This was our first visit. No response, Then ordered two coffees a muffin and a water. The card reader was down, So I had to manually enter all the info on their screen. We were close to the counter, Shop was not busy, So they could have brought Our order over. I had get up (we are seniors) Bring everything over, Now I noticed no napkins or straw. Just saying, You must try harder read more

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 :( read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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We drove out of our way to check this place out. Arrived a couple minutes early. Walked up to the door at 7:30a (their open time). Door locked. Chilly morning, but figured they would see us and open the door. Waited. Staff see us. No acknowledgement. Waited. 7:35a we decided to go somewhere else. Drove across town and had a delicious coffee at Château Coffee Co. Probably won't be back to this location. read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Not from Blue Owl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

A coffee shop that knows how to do it the right way. If you appreciate quality coffee you need to stop by The Blue Owl. A creative vibe and quality coffee is a can't miss trip. read more

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

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

Absolutely awesome coffee! Also fire playlist was playing the entire time. It was the twilight soundtrack so was super excited about that which is totally unrelated to the coffee but had to express how awesome that was! read more

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

Blue Owl Coffee - Cortado. Meow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Great little spot :) It is very cute, and good vibes. It is pretty close to campus, so its good place to study.

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! read more

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 read more

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! read more

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. read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Back room space - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Such a great environment with very kind staff. It is so calm and so easy to get work done here. Good location with good parking as well. I did not try any food but my drink was wonderful, and a good price! I strongly recommend coming here! read more

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

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. read more

Blue Owl Coffee - French press of the Guatemalan coffee shared with friensa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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! read more

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! read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Open mic night - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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 ;) read more

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 :-) read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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 read more

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. read more

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 read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Iced Vanilla honey latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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. read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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

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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!

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. read more

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

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! read more

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!!! read more

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. read more

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! read more

Blue Owl Coffee - Nitro Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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.