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.

Everything you want in a coffee/pastry spot for a catchup with a friend or business meeting. The…read morestaff are friendly and the food is next level - this is one of my favorite spots in Fort Collins.

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!

I don't know why I haven't gone before. Great people, coffee, brews, and books. What else does a…read morehuman need? Love the vibes.

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.

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. :)

The homemade focaccia bread is amazing!!! The portion size is perfect…read more The service is quick. Shout out to Zach and Glenn for 5 star customer service and conversation! Thd outdoor covered seating is perfect on a warm day! The ambiance of outdoor cafe with great food is perfect!

loved the ham, egg and pesto sandwich! A small, cute cafe. No inside seating, just outside and can…read moreget hot with only a few chairs in the shade so just prepare to take it to go! Staff were nice and friendly, handling a lot of people at once. I would come back again when in foco.

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.

Great service, great coffee, good space, good location. I'll be coming back. My only complaint is…read morethe noise. In my experience it wasn't a great place to work because the noise level was particularly high compared to other coffee shops. Next time I'll bring ear plugs.

Loved the summer menu and the flavor combo in my delightful matcha. I always enjoying a drink while…read morehere, versus "to-go", because I look forward to seeing what "for here" cup I get to enjoy. It brings nostalgia and a homey feel with the often thicker, sturdy jar like glasses that remind me of my childhood. Drink was prepped quickly and although the barista wasn't incredibly engaging, they took my order with care. my order was delightful and done in no time. The ambiance of the coffee house was relaxing and welcoming, fun, colorful art and high ceilings.

Love their drinks and specials so much!! The matcha with blackberry never fails, and the butterfly…read morepea powder made the colors so pretty and fun. Also shared a cold brew with peach and caramel, which was absolutely delicious and gave me a nice little boost of energy (usually I feel very little or jitters if anything from caffeine, idk what the difference is, but it's good!)

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.

I had been meaning to try Fox Den for a few years now. It gets good reviews and I've heard good…read morethings about them. Just a couple days ago a friend mentioned Fox Den was one of her favorite coffee places. I guess it was just a little out of the way for me. I didn't make my own coffee this morning on purpose. We were going out to get coffee and a bag of whole beans from one of my favorite FC coffee shops. I suddenly realized I could use this opportunity to finally stop by Fox Den. The SO asks if I want to go there instead. I say yes, but with a little hesitation. I mean how good can this place really be? Will it live up to expectations? Does the "No Waste" theme come at the cost of compromising coffee quality? Upon entering the cafe, I see a wall of mugs to choose from. I pick the Mickey Mouse one. I place my standard new coffee shop order-a cortado and drip coffee. The barista taking my order says that's his favorite mug. The drip coffee comes first. I chose the light roast. It has mild acid, barely perceptible bitterness, and nice smoothe coffee flavor. I really can't ask for a more balanced cup of coffee. One of the best drip coffees I've had in a cafe. My cortado is up. The barista apologizes for his subpar latte art. It's not that bad. Consistently good latte art is not as easy as some baristas make it look, and baristas are allowed to be human. Besides, this is not the Louvre and art is not what I'm here for, no apology necessary. This cortado is excellent. The high quality pulled shots of expresso shine through the nicely steamed whole milk. I have to know which blends they used in my drinks. El Zorro for the cortado and Foxy Gal for the drip. I compliment the other barista on the shop's coffee. She humbly tells me, "the shots are pulling well today". Typically, when I get my usual cortado and drip coffee, one is better than the other, even if slightly so. Not today. Today both are of equally high caliber. It is a good coffee day.

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!

Was brought a strawberry matcha with soy milk & loved it!! Can't wait to visit in person and try…read moretheir coffee too :)

This shop is a gem! It has a perfect eclectic artistic vibe. First of all, the 'movie screen' menu…read moreis an eye catcher. They have the usual coffee shop offerings and then specialty lattes, matcha, and teas. I had a salted kettle corn latte that was unique and delicious. The barista (possibly owner?) was so welcoming and also service oriented. That seems really rare these days, so I appreciate him:) My eyes kept roaming from the funky light fixtures to the green leather chairs to the velvet dot posts to the teacup water fountain to the various cozy spots to sit under greenery. I loved this place!