Spent a couple hours doing some work with a cold drink a couple afternoons ago. I was there meeting with my boss and the atmosphere wasn't conducive to good conversation - not a big deal, just a heads up. It's a bit noisy, I'd even say just a tad noisier than your average "coffee shop buzz." Also, the music the ENTIRE three hours I was there was horrid. My boss, who has been there several times before said that's kind of how they roll. Maybe it's trendy and I'm out of the loop. I would by no means call myself a "connoisseur of coffee" but having worked in various coffee shops through the years along with spending most of my college career hopping from Boulder coffee shop to Boulder coffee shop, it's safe to say I've enjoyed several cups of coffee in my time. Maybe my expectations were lofty, but I can't say that I LOVED my coffee! I can't remember the name of the drink that I got but it had milk and espresso, chocolate and some irish cream flavored syrup - what's not to like? It just wasn't great. Next time I go, I'll try something different...but for now, 'meh'. I will say that the people behind the counter were exceptionally nice - always a plus. They don't use pennies so my change was supposed to be $4.12 but they handed me $4.10. Fine by me!! Will definitely give it another try. read more

Always really packed, but let this be a sign: they turn away and hurry no one. From the Patagonia-enrobed Boulderites to the ukulele-strumming hobo, Coffee, the great equalizer, is unanimously doled here. But they know their tea too. Tea is key. Any coffee shop can hop on the latte art bandwagon with a little practice and a flick of the wrist. But knowledgable baristas also know and can differentiate between their teas. And this they do. Thanks for my Gen Mai cha: I am happily sipping it, entertained by the ukulelist and Patagoniers with their iPads. read more

Home made and healthy. The coffee is hand crafted and the options are endless. Highly recommend.

So what do you want? Good coffee? Got it. A location on Pearl? Got it. Good stuff to nibble on while you have your coffee? Got it. Outdoor seating so you can get some sun and people-watch? Got it. Indoor seating for singles all the way to small groups? Got it. Independent? Got it. Go here and hang out next time you are on Pearl. You'll like it. read more

I am a latte person. I have consumed about 500 lattes over the past 5 years. As such, I've become very particular about their flavor. Ozo's lattes are the best in town. A few other places can sometimes match Ozo's quality, but nobody is better. They consistently have that nice strong bitter espresso flavor and beautifully textured foamed milk. Not only that, but they aren't any more expensive than other places in Boulder, and if you buy a punch card you get not one, but two lattes free. Can't beat that! The good things about Ozo don't stop there. The service is always friendly, upbeat, and efficient, and the place is very popular but doesn't feel overcrowded. They have free WiFi that usually works pretty well. The ambiance is a bit dark and could be improved, but hey, when the lattes taste that good I don't care about those nuances. The only problem is that I've grown accustomed to their wonderful espresso and when I'm forced to drink a latte from Starbucks I don't seem to enjoy it as much as the other patrons there.... read more

After a long wait while the one guy behind the counter chatted and chatted the group of 3 in front of me, they were finally finished and had moved off to the side, but he was still busy getting their stuff. Then another server stepped up to the other register and asked if they were taken care of. They nodded yes and as I opened my mouth to give my order, she called another person by name, and began taking his order. Flabbergasted, I was sure the first guy would point this out, because he had seen it happen. Instead he said it would be "just a few more minutes." After a moment of taking all this in, I decided my lovely walks down for coffee here are not worth it. Many alternatives without clueless people who cannot be bothered. read more

Overall enjoyed my time and coffee here. It is a busy spot so it can be tough to get a plaice to seat and it can also take a minute to get your order. They do have all the abilities to make the normal coffee drinks and they have a lot of specially espresso beverages. It can be a bit pricey but pretty normal when it comes to craft coffee. I would go back! read more

Ozo offers a good environment with plenty of seating, wi-fi, food and drink choices. 4/5 because I've had better mocha and chai tea elsewhere. read more

Good Product, but (typical Boulder) on the expensive side. The baristas were pleasant. The cafe was PACKED. Not a seat to be found and consequently very loud. I had to step into the back to find a seat on a stoop to enjoy my cookie and coffee. Perhaps a testament to a good coffee spot, but I thing there are more places with equally good products with better ambiances. read more

I stopped into Ozo with a couple friends while we were visiting Boulder for a day. I really liked the atmosphere of the place, and it was so refreshing to see baristas who knew what they were doing and could talk about it. I think I maybe had sun stroke at the time (?), so I just had an iced coffee, but it was delicious. I love the different kind of flavors you get with iced coffee as opposed to regular drip coffee. I understand this is a new location for them. The space is great. I love that fact that they have no blender drinks (no offense). If you want a blender drink, Starbucks and Caribou, the two largest "coffee" chains in the country, both serve that crap. If you want real coffee brewed by experts, go to Ozo. read more

Best coffee in Boulder! Hands down! Get the drip coffee, listen to the great music (usually Jack White or similar sounding artists), and get some work done on your Mac. - --Lets face it, if you like drip coffee and are in Boulder... you probably own a Mac. read more

Ozo, Ozo, Ozo. That place I stumble into before work and am greeted cheerfully even after grunting an only semi-intelligible order. I would not survive the summer without their delicious toddy- the iced, cold pressed magic behind the counter keeping me cool on my way to work. They also told me how to make it at home, they suggest using the Ozo blend. It usually results in a puddle and grounds all over my kitchen and a pitcher of delicious iced coffee. So, totally worth it. They have a house roasted bean for every taste bud if your are the make it at home type. I often stare at the wall of options too long while a wall of people waiting in line engulf me - but again, worth it. read more

Another very nice coffee shop. Right down pearl street. I had the ice coffee and it was very smooth. Low acidity and sweet finish. We came in here late one afternoon. They gave us a free brownie cupcake! MONAYYYYY!! it was delicious and it had some sort of filling on the inside. I could not remember what it was. I wasn't able to spend much time, but it was a very clean with lots of seating. read more

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I love this place, I really do. From the hearts inside of the owners, to the passion of the baristas, to the well-roasted beans, to the wood of the countertops inside this store... It's good, through and through. Their brew bar is cutting edge, and the rotating coffees keep your options interesting--not feeling the Sumatran or the Colombian? Wait a day. Their "house special" is killer. 2 shots of glorious light roast espresso with 4 more ounces of beautifully steamed milk--oh yeah. That's what's going on. The food offerings are all locally made and delivered fresh every day, and they have more than enough gluten free offerings to keep your allergie'd folks happy. Every Friday they shake up their light roast espresso offering, and instead pull shots of single origin coffee. These are special, tasty shots, just bursting with unique flavor. Fridays are the days to get your espresso on, for sure. Ozo, big ups. I love you guys. read more

Get the "house special" and you won't be disappointed. Ozo always delivers the experience I crave if I'm going out for coffee - Latte art every time and an unpretentious atmosphere... And their coffee is straight up amazing to boot. And for all you mocha connoisseurs, their mocha menu is so extensive that you're guaranteed to be satisfied. They also offer really great coupons! read more

Best Americano I've had in Colorado - by a wide margin. I didn't think I'd find an equal to my old coffee shop in California, and definitely didn't think I'd find it on Pearl Street in Boulder. But I did. They offered a choice of beans. I went dark roast espresso and it was really, really good. It's huge - lots of seating, free wifi, and if you have a MacBook Pro you'll fit right in. Now only if it wasn't a half hour drive... read more

One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had! Very inviting atmosphere. Bohemian rhapsody was playing, customers and employees were singing along which definitely made my day. Will definitely be recommending this little gem to all my clients! read more

This place definitely vies for my favorite coffee spot in town. The atmosphere is great and they are committed to the community and the environment. I love their almond milk chai! read more

This place would rate six stars if Yelp could get their shit together :-). As a coffee snob in town from Los Angeles, it was only right for me to research and visit the top coffee shops in Boulder. Ozo was first on the list and needless to say, I never made it to any of the others. The service was dynamite and the drinks far exceeded my expectations. Do things the right way and order yourself a Dirty Tom Brokaw. GAME CHANGER! I got home to LA and ordered myself a couple of bags of beans! read more

My very picky husband thought this capuchino was perfect! I had a Bhakti chai, which I prefer because of its spicy ginger flavor. To top it all off, they had shortbread cookies and they were awesome! read more

I love the smell of coffee, but unfortunately I can't drink it but I love coming into this place for the alternatives like a good cup of tea

great local coffee spot in Boulder, CO. love the environment with tons of seating and great people watching. read more

Ozo Coffee - Breve & Pumpkin with a view of the mountains - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Ozo is always good for a great cup of coffee. Staff is friendly. I particularly like the pour over. Today's choice is Ethiopia dry process. Great as a pour over. My wife had a latte, which was also very good. This was a quick drop-in before we hit the road for Austin so nothing else to add beyond the usual great review for Ozo. read more

Unfortunately my friend and I were unable to have a complete experience at this coffee shop. We walked in, just us two with a separate group of 4 behind us. A middle aged man wearing a cubs shirt was behind the counter. As we walked up to the counter, he rolled his eyes and very unenthusiastically and sarcastically exclaimed "here we go" as he turned his back to us without so much as a smile, a "hello" or a "I'll be with you in a sec." It was the rudest experience I've ever had entering a food service establishment, my friend and I looked at each other and as quickly as we had decided to get coffee at Ozo, we decided quicker to leave. read more

I was on Pearl St. and decided to try this place. I loved it! There are many good things about it starting with the coffee: extremely delicious. Great prices. Nice upbeat ambiance. Comfortable room with plenty of setting. Very good service. (Long wait... The place was packed, but it was worth every minute). Environmental friendly. I will definitely go back. read more

You never realize what you have until it's gone. I keep trying to "date" new coffee shops, but nothing will compare to Ozo. The staff, the coffee, the atmosphere, and their "house special" cannot be recreated. Dear Ozo - Please open a shop in Golden/West Denver. Thanks. read more

I don't get to Pearl St. as often as I would like, but when I do Ozo is always my first choice in coffee shops. This is a beautiful coffee shop with a comfortable level of buzz (pun intended!). Seriously....there are always loads of people but here you get the energy without the noise --isn't it amazing what sound absorbing material on the ceiling will do? :-) The Coffee is always delicious, the barista staff friendly, the atmosphere hip without being pretentious or rude, and there always seems to be just one open table -- the one you need! read more

I got the Yirgacheffe French press and it was most likely the best cup of coffee I have ever had. And very cheap (a 16 oz French press was less than $3.) The atmosphere was too loud for working or reading without headphones in, but I didn't come here for that so I was fine with that. They were playing 90s rap music which I thought was awesome. They also have tons of cool mugs and travel mugs for sale! read more

Excellent service and even more excellent assortment of coffee! Try adding the mocha flavors to your coffee. I constantly get the iced coffee or French press and they are both strong and flavorful. Not sure what you want? Ask the staff. They've been very helpful in answering any and all questions. Ambience is nice and it's right in the middle of many street stores. This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Boulder. read more

Dear Ozo, Thank you for letting me come run my business online in the comfort of your hangout. Some days I buy full lunches, others I won't spend a penny. You are always nice regardless of the situation. The free samples are clutch. read more

It's what you'd expect from a coffee shop. The coffee is good, but I'm not blown away. The environment is nice, but it's like many other coffee shops. Workers were nice, like most coffee shops. If you need a space to work, can't go wrong here. Not super crowded which is nice. I'll have to try the special drinks that I'm reading about in these other reviews (I stuck to a classic iced coffee). read more

Stopped in to get some work done for a few hours one Friday morning. The reviews were right-- this place was packed but had outlets near every table! The reviews were also right about the music being a little funky for a coffee shop, but you can always bring headphones. It was just a little more upbeat and techno than the coffee shop xm radio I'm used to hearing. I ordered a chemex of their sumatra blend-- an outstanding cup of coffee! Their mugs are really cool to look at but a little awkward to drink from. This didn't harm the taste of this coffee and the barista making my chemex was a joy to talk to! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience, and I will definitely be back for another morning of work soon! read more

I have a high sensitivity to caffeine due to medication I take which can be very dangerous. I ordered a Decaf chai, and made sure to reiterate the order to the barista that I needed decaf on multiple occasions throughout the preparation process. Despite my best efforts, I was still given caffeinated chai. I had such a bad reaction that I had to go home from my shift at work and possibly the hospital. Hoping that ozo employees take better care with customers orders in the future. read more

I think I have a new favorite coffee shop on the West End. I've always been a huge fan of the quality of the coffee at Ozo but I wasn't about to go to 55th and Arapahoe on a regular basis... no offense. Now I can get that awesome coffee they make ( best cappuccino in Boulder) blocks from my house. The atmosphere is pretty good too, pretty relaxed with a slight hippie twist. It does feel a bit sterile still but it should fill in. I think Atlas still edges them out in ambiance for me but I'm sure to be a regular simply because of the location and quality of espresso alone. read more

Great service. Reliable Interweb access. Ample seating. Fair prices. Good coffee. Tasty baked goods. This place would get 5 stars, but they do this cool thing when they're restocking their supplies and leave the back door open for 10-20 minutes at a time. Not so much a problem in October. Less fun in December. I must go buy a tea now to get feeling back into my limbs. read more

Wonderful soy latte, nice and quiet, lots of different chocolates and treats! read more

Ozo Coffee - Soy design! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I went here daily during Foundercon last year (yes, I know, tourist, etc) and absolutely loved it. The staff was super friendly and informative, and made me feel welcome when I was really homesick and down on myself that week. The cambric tea is great here, as is the ability to choose your beans for your espresso drink. I'm pretty picky about my coffee when I have the ability to be, so it was awesome to hear about all the differences & options for preparing my drink. They're also super accommodating of groups - we hosted a design meetup here one day with about two hours notice and the staff took it completely in stride and let us take over a corner of the back area. read more

I used to love lattes.... mostly because I was not a huge fan of coffee by itself, but Ozo has changed that. The coffee is so ridiculously good, it doesn't need anything added. Not only will get you an amazing cup of coffee, or a latte or anything else you desire, but it will be served by people who love coffee and will give you background on the whatever blend you choose. Also, the atmosphere is so much better than other Boulder coffee houses... much larger and lacking any pretense. Go to Ozo and thank me later! read more

Busy as heck but a good spot. If you hit prime coffee hours (which is pretty much anything after 9am in Boulder) you'll be in line. But they make a good point in making the line chug along swiftly. Great coffee options - chemex, pour over, Aeropress, espresso, etc - and all at a decent price. I'm a fan. read more

Ozo Coffee - A like forms. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

One of the better coffee shops in Boulder. Great coffees and pastries. It gets filled to the brim with hipsters, so it can be hard to find a place to sit, so I'd suggest takeout. read more

Ozo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado