Ambience on 10, breakfast/lunch specials delish and priced well, matcha & books & plants... take…read moreyour girly pops here for the discussion

Tip Extortion Been…read moregoing there occasionally for 5 years. Service was hit and miss. Some staff friendly, some merely aloof, some seemingly hostile. Never could figure it out. Gave them the benefit of the doubt. I always support independent shops when possible. Friends don't let friends go to Starbucks... A few days ago it became clear. I ordered a bagel and requested it be toasted enough not to be raw inside. About half the time that's what I got. I paid and saw they wanted a tip upfront. I feel asking for a tip before earning it is unethical. So I selected no tip. I would gladly leave a dollar after. One of the staff, let's call him "Beta Boy", toasted my bagel and delivered it to me burnt. No overdone. Burnt. As in mostly black. I said it was burnt. He replied that I requested it "double toasted". I looked at him like he was speaking in Swahili. I explained that I merely wanted it toasted and not raw inside. He insisted that I ordered it that way. He did not take my order. I said she wrote it but I did not say it. He insisted that I, the customer, was somehow so stupid as to not know how to order a bagel. I said "would you eat this"? Amazingly, he said with a straight face "yes". I replied that he could eat it but I want what I ordered. At this point "Beta Boy" leaned over and told me I should be nice. Nice? Nice! I was flabbergasted. I was being scolded by kid a third my age. I was stunned. Was this a joke? Yes, but he was serious. It was an absolutely stunning display of passive-aggressive behavior. Delivered with a condescending smirk and self-righteousness. I replied that I am not nice and so what. He then insisted that I be nice. I said I am from the Midwest and we tend to be direct. It's not rude. It's the way we communicate. Honestly without hedging. This sailed right over his head unacknowledged, Then the truth. You didn't leave a tip he said. How did he know I didn't tip on the little checkout screen? I tried to explain my view on tipping that it needs to be earned. "Beta Boy" was adamant that they expect tips as they are not paid much and work "hard". I reiterated my view and called tipping up front unearned and possibly undeserved as like Socialism. "Beta Boy" did not like that and said that "people of my generation (Boomers are Bad!) don't get it." He further lectured me on how underpaid they were and that the "need" and thus "deserve" tips regardless of what service they offer. He then declared that a dollar tip was entirely insufficient. I replied that $1 on a $4 bagel was a 25% tip. He repeated that it was too little regardless. I said then how much is fair. He did not answer. My guess is that he knew as much about the mathematics of percentages as he knows about Swahili dialects. I offered that if they were to ask for tips after, the honorable way, they would earn more. People are motivated above all by fairness and would hedge on tips not knowing if they would be earned. "Beta Boy" gave me the obligatory hourly-wage employee response that "that's the way it is"... The self-declared creatives have the ingenuity of cows munching grass. Then a kid decided to be a hero and intervened saying "WE don't have a problem with the tipping". In a stunning display of sociotropic behavior, he elected himself to defend the shop and represent all other patrons. I ran out of patience and told him to STFU. At this point the heroine server, who decided I like burnt bagels, told me to leave. So I did leave. I regret every penny I spent there to support their shop. So now I know why even as I liked the layout of the place, and all their countless little books promoting a myriad of pretentious woke socialist utopia topics, I never felt comfortable there. The all-inclusive did not like me invading their "Safe Space". Instead of just telling me "hey, this is our space not yours Boomer Boy" they instead were a case study in passive aggressiveness. A coward's way to feel all smug and self-righteous. Since they present themselves as fans of "literature" here is a literary quote (Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in Slaughterhouse Five... said to the character Billy Pilgrim in a hospital upon his return from being a prisoner of war in Dresden, Germany... "I can carve a better man out of a banana" So I see that they have high ratings from their intended audience and I am a mere interloper. My little One star rating will not be noticed. By the way, I am from Michigan and the state animal is the Wolverine. It is ferocious and righteous. No other animal messes with it. Your business does not deserve the name. I suggest you change it to Weasel Farm.

Mahjong, cocktails & a pretzel? Count me in!…read more Out-of-towner in Fort Collins and stopped by The Neighbor Cafe for Monday Mahjong with FOCO Mahjong -- and what a fun find! The space is large, relaxed, and perfect for settling in for an afternoon of tiles and socializing. They've got a happy hour with cocktails and afternoon bites, which is basically my love language. I went with an Old Fashioned and a warm, soft pretzel with honey butter... and both hit the spot. They also have a full bar plus coffee and tea, so there's something for everyone whether you're here for the drinks, a bite, or a little friendly Mahjong competition. A great local hangout with a welcoming vibe -- and definitely a place I'd happily return to the next time I'm in Fort Collins.

Vibes: 5/5 Staff: 5/5…read moreFood: haven't tried but looks expensive. My friend said the veggie burrito was really good. Coffee: 2/5 my latte wasn't that great. Much better coffee available around town. Espresso martini: 5/5 very dark. Great place to work with colleagues or alone. People seem to like to meet up here and talk vs work though. The electrical outlets are SPARSE. More about community than an extended office.

This place used to be the spot! They had amazing food, great coffee, and wonderful staff…read more Unfortunately, it seems like the establishment has really gone downhill. They're no longer a waste-free café, and they no longer offer freshly cooked meals. Food is now prepackaged (and doesn't taste good!) and unfortunately, the service has declined quite a bit as well. That said, I will give them credit where it's due--the coffee is still pretty good!

My favorite coffee shop in Fort Collins. Very good quality (non acidic) coffee and fun seasonal…read moreflavor options! Very free, relaxing, retro, hip vibe. Great friendly services. Highly recommend this laid back coffee shop!

I'm new to Fort Collins and have already been to The Little Bird Bakeshop twice for business…read moremeetings. Both visits were great. Excellent coffee, seriously good food, and the staff has been incredibly kind and welcoming each time. The atmosphere is one of the best parts -- cool historic building, relaxed vibe, and just a really comfortable place to spend time. It feels like the kind of spot you can use for anything: work meetings, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying a quiet morning by yourself. Definitely becoming one of my go-to places in Fort Collins.

I have been to Little Bird Bakeshop a few times, the old and new locations. The quality of their…read morebaked goods is consistently high. Today, the croque monsieur (the SO cringes at the way I pronounce it when I order because it sounds kind of like "croak mon-sewer") was particularly good. The SO's mushroom quiche was custardy with a good amount of mushrooms. The walnut chocolate chip cookie was an excellent thick homemade type of cookie. The sourdough loaf was spot on. As an every day black coffee drinker, I have to say, they were having a really bad coffee day. After a few sips of my coffee, I went back to counter and put a bunch of half and half into my mug of coffee. The barista was looking at me with an expression that said, "You should have ordered an espresso drink". They are forgiven for one bad coffee day.

The coffee shop is on the second floor, take the exterior stairs for the entrance (there…read moreunfortunately appears to be no way of getting up without stairs). Very cool artsy psychedelic vibe, with lots of comfortable seating in a few different rooms. The barista who took my order seemed friendly, and they called my name loudly enough when my drink was ready that I could hear it from the next room. I had a piece of strawberry bread and an iced spiced chai, both really good! The strawberry bread had this fresh, rustic homemade taste to it that I loved, and it was a huge slice. The chai was appropriately strong - the spicy chai is made with soy milk, but the tea was rich enough that I didn't really pick up on the soy flavour. I could tell it was proper chai and not something made from a packaged concentrate. I wish I lived in Fort Collins so I could come here all the time!

This coffee shop has an excellent vibe and hours that make it perfect for any student working late…read moreinto the night. They also happen to have outstanding coffee; they make one of the best Americanos I've ever had. Perfect microfoam from the espresso every time. The service is wonderful. This is a great place to be any time of day.

Stopped by Bindle Coffee and overall liked it. It's a very small coffee shop with basically no…read moreindoor seating, but they do have a lot of outdoor seating if the weather's nice. Got the lavender honey iced latte to drink. The oatmeal chocolate chip cookie was harder than I wanted, but the mini muffin was good. Best part was definitely the breakfast burrito. Really flavorful, filling, and they had Cholula which made it even better. I didn't taste a ton of the chicken sausage specifically, but overall it was really good. My friend got the scramble and liked that too. It took a while so that was probably cooked to order! My burrito was ready quickly and warm!!

One of my favorite coffee shops in Fort Collins! The lattes and pastries are always spot on,…read moreespecially the cinnamon rolls & magic muffins. I got the breakfast scramble this time and it was tasty and healthy. I love their seasonal syrups too (they have lavender honey right now). Seating is tight, but there's a ton of space to hang out outside if the weather is nice. They even have a pickup window outside if you order online. If you do get a seat inside, it's cute and cozy if you don't mind being close to other tables.

I clearly see why the ratings are so good. Amazing food. Incredible customer service. Delightful…read morespace that is clean and well maintained. A wide variety of items. Just all around an awesome place!

This is such a cute spot with delicious pastries and drinks. There's indoor and outdoor seating…read morewith WiFi available. Service was wonderful. It was my first time visiting and they were patient while I decided what I wanted to try and checked in with me when I was leaving to ask what I thought. They have a great selection of pastries including carrot cake, cupcakes, tartlets, and more. It's a little pricey, but great if you're in the mood to treat yourself! I had the raspberry chocolate torte and a drip coffee with creamer. The total was about $18 not including tip. The raspberry chocolate torte was flavorful, decadent, and perfectly sweet (not overly sweet). I'll definitely be back to try other pastries!

Their apple pie is top notch. Not too sweet with not too much cinnamon and many different flavors…read more The crust is not thick - I appreciate whoever baked this did not go the popular sweet and cinnamon route but instead created a balanced flavorful pie. There was a hint of cloves too I thought. the affogato is a great option too. I'd like to see more open seating for the cafe customers. The interior is very well designed and gives a high end vibe. The service is efficient at the counter. Don't miss the apple pie!

This place is adorable - cute bakery, cafe, and eatery. And... Talk about delicious; Oh My! They…read morearen't kidding when they say their Chicken Pot Pie is fabulous. It really is. Luscious interior and buttery rich crust baked to perfection. The breakfast burrito was a gourmet treat, accelerated from your favorite food truck option! Service is friendly and there is a dog friendly patio. Loved it.

This place is outstanding. After having a terrible experience with Gryphon my D&D group started…read morecoming to Haunted Game for our weekly sessions. They do everything that Gryphon didn't for us and more. Haunted Game provides a clean, atmospheric place for us to play with reservations available, their coffee and snacks are yummy, their selection of gaming supplies are great, and most importantly, their staff recognize we are loyal customers and we feel welcomed and appreciated for our continued business. A giant plus, they actually have a good, worth-it points system and VIP program! Our party looks forward to many more adventures here!

When I walked in I was greeted by walls of board games. They have a really good selection, and…read moreshort of mail order, pretty good prices. I wandered the game isles, mini selections, and RPG stuff. Though there were folks behind the counter neither of them seemed aware of me. I finally wandered over to the food/gaming table side of the place. Apparently you 'rent' space to play games here. There was only 1 table being used at the time I was in. The person making the food and I chatted a bit but that was about all the interaction I had in the place. I understand businesses need to make money to survive but charging for space when there are open tables doesn't make sense to me. And since I got zero attention while wondering the gaming isles twice I might as well mail order my games. I don't know what evenings look like there but Saturday afternoons seem very slow.

Stopped here in February after an event in Fort Collins (based on Yelp reviews) and I wasn't…read moredisappointed! The little coffee shop is attached to Sprouts, but is set-off from the store slightly. It is decorated beautifully. It's warm and cozy,with interesting art on the walls. Walked around Sprouts and bought a light lunch and a gluten-free muffin, (which you can bring into the coffee shop) Sat and relaxed over a large latte, that was perfect, along with lunch and muffin. Totally delightful!

Amazing drinks, lovely service, convenient location. I love the community table (even tho I'm…read morescared to sit there hehe) & the displays from local artists. :)