My new favorite coffee stop when I'm in Montrose. The dirty hippie (chai latte w/ espresso) is delish!

The people to work here could care less about the customers. They drop food put it back on the plate and serve it. I saw that. They forget to bring you what you ordered . If they make a drink wrong, they say they didn't and refuse to replace it. This place used to be really really good but now forget it. read more

I was in Montrose for my niece's wedding this weekend. This is a solid spot. I love independent coffee shops and roasters. First experienced this joint several years ago when I was in town for my nephew's wedding, and was happy to see this joint still around. I'm from a big city, and it's increasingly difficult to find coffee shops designed to make you want to stay a while (I.e. comfortable seating options, etc). So, it's refreshing to walk into a place like this...which feels like a coffee shop met a hunting lodge. Service was good. They take orders efficiently and crank out drinks quickly. First morning, I can't remember the name of what I had, but I believe it was a mixture butter pecan / white chocolate latte. It was good, but I asked for it half sweet and it still came out sweet enough to cross your eyes. The second morning, just black coffee. For an independent roaster, I was a tad disappointed; flavor wasn't there. My wife and I are coffee connoisseurs; we research and order from independent roasters across the country. So, we know flavor profiles and consider ourselves knowledgeable. Additional "cons": they could do better at announcing completed orders. Had I not been standing right there and asked, who knows how long our drinks would have sat there. Lastly, I was disappointed in the bagged whole bean coffee options. Other than a label with the name of the roast, there was no further information regarding flavor profiles or anything. Overall: love the atmosphere,...that alone is worth the fourth star. read more

This place is really great. The decor and environment is well done and quiet, stylish and fun. The ladies, and occasional guy, that provide service are exceptionally friendly and smiley. The drinks are world class. The Hot Frosted Mint Mocha is to die for. It's like an Andes Mint you can drink, with a coffee backend. The pastries are always good, with a nice variety. We stop here every chance we get. read more

We love this place and the original in Mammoth, Ca! ... as well as the store in Bishop (The coffee (lattes) were perfect. The scones were delicious and the service and atmosphere superb. read more

This was such a cute spot! Drive-thru available with way more seating inside than expected. They have plenty of tables and a nice fireplace. Super friendly staff and grab and go sandwiches and wraps. I chose a mango peach smoothie and it was one of the best I've ever had. They bake everything fresh daily in the case and have cute themed mugs and hats for sale inside. read more

Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Co - Merch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, Colorado

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It's a lovely place, there isn't a food specific menu but they do have a case full of baked goods. I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese and it was delicious...cost about $6 with tip. The staff seemed friendly, although I'm not a fan of seeing the belly of the gal that was making my bagel first thing in the morning...could be just me but it's not something I personally like to look at while I'm thinking about breakfast. She was nice and personable though. read more

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Amazing menu at this coffee shop! Had several different blended drinks and especially liked the seasonal menu.

We visit the area often and love to come back to the Looney bean. Their drinks and service are wonderful.

I've only ever been to Looney Bean in Bishop, CA with my sister but she moves and lo and behold here's a Looney Bean in a town I'd never heard of before. We stopped in for coffee and brekke. I'm a fan of the place. I love the dirty hippie and it's the only drink I ever order here, with almond milk since I don't drink dairy. The cinnamon rolls are also excellent. The ceramics are stunning but on the pricier side. I'd bet this is the best coffee shop in town. My sister mentioned another we passed by, Coffee Trader or something but the vibe inside Looney Bean is always just perf! I'll definitely visit each time I'm in town. In fact, this is probably exactly where you'll be able to find me. read more

Good food and coffee, but the service has really gone down hill.. Placed order at the drive through, women at the window forgot items 2 times, tried to charge us 3 different amounts and then when we tried to explain are concern, the asian american woman then at the window simply said I can't hear you, because she left her headphones on.. We left without part of our order and felt we were treated very rudely.. They can do better., read more

Great service, nice staff, comfortable and cozy. Great place to do some remote work and catch up on emails.

Great customer service, great coffee, great food. Atmosphere is nice And clean. Staff was friendly. Got a black coffee and cinnamon roll.

My wife and I went to the coffee shop today and the manager was so rude and their coffee was so sour And over roasted. We'll never step foot in there again. read more

Maybe the worst coffee shop experience I've ever had in over 30 years of coffee drinking. Passing through Montrose on a road trip and after drinking good/exceptional coffee for the past week throughout Colorado, found this place recommended on Yelp, ordered cold brew coffee, and was served what looked and tasted like overly acidic watery iced tea. They offered some from a different batch which looked even more translucent. They wouldn't add a shot of espresso to the drinks to make them acceptable (a simple solution I offered) without charging for the shots, and would not offer a refund for the drinks--$7 + $2 tip + tax wasted. We were told to come back in the morning to "talk to the managers." Went to Starbucks (the first on this trip) down the road and enjoyed their exceptional cold brew (see picture). read more

Looney Coffee serves both a great hot coffee and a hot environment. Friendly and helpful staff greet you with their diverse and large menu. From lattes to scones and from couches to tables to drive thru, options abound. I also like their parking availability, which is what brought me here--good luck parking at other coffee shops. read more

The coffee was pretty good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the people impatiently waiting in line for coffee were getting annoying. read more

Really special coffee spot in Montrose. Love the cozy cabin vibe inside. So disappointed the staff weren't wearing masks during a pandemic, though. Would come more and bring friends if they followed Colorado guidelines. We just want to stay safe and healthy. read more

Delicious, extensive variety of coffee specialties as well as chai and tea. Freshly baked croissant breakfast sammies and burritos. Scones and cookies and other baked goodies. Very warm, inviting space to sit and visit with friends or have a small meeting. Friendly staff. read more

Good options, great bagels, and good coffee. When I visited Looney Bean I got a simple drip coffee and a bagel but the bagels they have are EXCELLENT. Possibly the best coffee shop bagel I have ever had. Their coffee was decent and the service was good. They have a drive thru window so that's a nice perk if you don't want to have to walk in right now. If you like bagels though, I 100% recommend this place. read more

5 was not enough on our first visit to looney Visiting g my brother and sister in Montrose. One must know my husband is a hi standard coffee nerd ~ from Europe Africa if course every state we visit in our amazing country with an amazing God chosen 45th President. Let's just say great ambiance service w a sincere smile and a latte in a very special cup. Yep we purchased their beans. A must visit if in Monty and if you love need a good cup. read more

Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Co - Only an extreme special person gets this special only one cup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, Colorado

I think I may have found a coffee heaven in Montrose, Colorado. The Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Co. makes a darn good coffee. The iced vanilla latté is close to perfection. The espresso is strong without being overpowering, the vanilla balancing perfectly, and the little ice cubes chilling the latté without watering it down. Mmm-mm good. The Mango/Peach smoothie is not-too sweet yummy goodness. My daughter loved it. They bake their own pastries and goodies, fresh, every morning. The Blueberry Oat Bran muffin was deeeelicuous! Crispy oaty topping with moist blueberry muffin underneath. This coffee house is spacious and welcoming, good for big or small groups. It has a lodge feel with the beautiful hardwood everywhere. They also offer a drive thru. Service is friendly and quick. Is it weird to drive an hour just for coffee. Well, if it's wrong, I don't want to be right! read more

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Great iced americano! Service was good, as well. Hubster had an iced chai latte that he enjoyed. Said it was good and not too sweet like some places. Nice atmosphere. There is a large stone fireplace in the lounge. It was not lit when we were there but I'm betting it's lit in winter and adds to the atmosphere. read more

We were traveling through Montrose and needed some caffeine. We stopped in just for drinks, but the smell of the pastries overwhelmed us. We ordered an Almond Croissant and Ham and Cheese Croissant. My daughter had a Dirty Hippie and I just had a coffee. Everything was great, the drinks, the croissants, but especially the two girls that were working. I wish that there was a place like this close to us. read more

I can't recommend this coffee shop enough! I work across the street from Looney Bean so I go at least twice a week on my lunch break. Every time I've been the food, drink, and customer service has been great! Give it a try if you're in the area:) read more

The owners have done a great job putting together a tasteful shop where customers are free to kick back and relax. A warm log interior, a cozy fireplace, rustic granite, and the coffee roaster visible behind the bar help make The Looney Bean a memorable place. Their prices are easily the highest I've encountered. Yet I understand that when I go to Looney Bean, I go to open my Apple, lounge in a leather arm chair, enjoy the view of the San Juan Mountains, and warm myself at the fireside, all while sipping a triple-shot house mocha. With the exception of the mocha, you can't get any of that at *bucks. Even if you could find all that at your local mega corporate coffee burner, your drink would taste something like a smoldering vacuum cleaner belt. This is in addition to the fact that I favor their approach to roasting and brewing over any other coffee house in Montrose. Their coffee really is the best around. In my dozens of visits, I have never had an issue with the friendliness or professionalism of the staff. In fact, I have been offered to have my custom drink remade as many times as necessary to make it just the way I want. They treat their customers well, and my support is with them. I highly recommend their Russian roast in a French press; it makes for a wonderful, multicultural coffee experience. . read more

Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, Colorado

looney bean a nice coffee shop. our only complaint is that they don't make enough coffee cake muffins or the apple and cheese croissant. even when we get there early they have sold out. their blueberry muffins are ok but nothing to write home about. When you have pastries that are selling out early perhaps you should make more. This tells me they are pretty popular. read more

What an amazing coffee house!! Wonderful interior, friendly staff and their coffee beans are roasted perfection!! We went twice today, the 2nd needing to pick up bags of beans, and, shoot while we in might as well have more coffee! Frosted Mint Mocha for me this AM, and. Blended Almond Joy this afternoon. read more

The best coffee and the best service! The baristas all feel like friends to me and even when it's busy it doesn't feel stressful. It's the size of a Starbucks, but the espresso flavor is far superior. 10/10 would recommend :) read more

I don't know if I've ever felt so disrespected.. I was told with a group to not stand so close to other guests with my group..tryin to make a purchase close to te register/counter... Ive never felt like a Rosa parks before..(being caucasian) not cool, I don't roll like that.. no worries I won't revisit unless forced too! Very Stuffy & uptight.. read more

Whenever we come to Montrose, this is where we get our coffee! The staff is always friendly, and they have the best chai tea with espresso I have ever had! I love that it's called a dirty hippie too- totally fits the vibe of the area. We will be coming back whenever we're in town! I wish there was one in south Denver! read more

Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Co - Dirty Hippee=chai tea with espresso. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, Colorado

Not gluten free and vegan options but they had gluten free. They have oat milk and the atmosphere is very pleasant. Staff was nice and informative read more

Best coffee shop on the Western Slope! Great selection of hot and cold drinks and amazing pastries. House mocha is excellent and the croissant's are flaky and delicious! Staff and owner are friendly too, which really adds to the experience. It's a perfect place to stop on your way to Ouray or Telluride. read more

In this economy right now, being contentious with customers because of a simple request they have is the dumbest thing you can do. My wife and I stopped by this place three weeks ago on our drive to Ridgway. When we walked in, we could hear the female manager (wearing a headset) literally barking at her kitchen staff to "make sandwiches!!" She seemed incredibly wound up. When I put my coffee order in, I asked for an iced espresso in a paper cup as I've found that paper cups keep the ice from melting vs. plastic cups. The guy taking my order pulled up a paper cup and that's when the manager literally pounced toward the register, took the cup out of his hand and handed him a plastic cup. When I told her I purposely asked for a paper cup, she said, "You're just going to go in the back and fill it up with something else..." I stood there in stunned silence. I'm what??? No, I'm not. I asked for the paper cup again and she spun around to the guy at the register and said, "Plastic ONLY!" I should have left but my wife wanted a cup of coffee so we got our drinks and both were undrinkable. Literally. Like acidic rot. Poured them out after a few sips. I will never go back and I'll tell everyone I know to avoid this place as well. read more

Great coffee. Wasn't burned like another place in town, and the cinnamon roll we had was gooey and made with cream cheese icing. Easily one of the best I've had! read more

The coffee was good and the staff was nice but I didn't appreciate how not very many of the customers were wearing masks,,, felt unsafe.

It was nice to find this drive-thru coffee as I passed through Montrose. The staff was very nice and our Iced Americanos were prompt and delicious. Their coffee is full-bodied with a chocolate accent. It was a refreshing change from the often found thin coffee that is abundant in many commercial coffeehouses. I will be back. read more

Coffee is great. To the folks there: please wear a mask to cover your nose thought. You are only making the spread worse. Talking to so many people and touching everything. Just an ask! read more

Excellent coffee and delicious pastries! We were only in the area for two nights and after having it our first morning we went back again the second. We also bought a bag of coffee and made excellent espresso with it! read more

I ordered a tea and was very impressed that they steeped the tea for me. I like that care and attention. Didn't get to really spend time inside but it seemed nice and a good place to hang out and do some work. read more