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.

This place is simply fantastic! What a beautiful store and place to snag a wonderful coffee…read morebeverage. I saw some reviews posting about wait time, it's not Starbucks or Dunkin, it's a great local joint to sit and relax in. Stop in! Lots of people inside just enjoying the establishment.

Great place! Barista was super friendly. We got the two seasonal drinks: smashing pumpkin and…read morechannel orange. Both were great. The channel orange was super unique! Unlike anything I've had before. Cute shop too!

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.

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.

Pretty modern and whimsical coffee shop vive with wonderful fun selection of coffee, matcha, and…read moretea! None-profit business that support apprenticeships for refugees and immigrants in Northern Colorado!

A little hard to find, but otherwise a great hidden study spot if you get there early enough to…read moresnag a spot with an outlet. Service was great as always. I got a bacon breakfast Bonfire Burrito and a matcha latte. Though prepackaged, it's was heated up nicely and it was very flavorful, a lot going on! Typically I boycott bean-less burritos but this one was tasty. Hot sauces were local and both very nice. Definitely want to try the mushroom croissant next time...

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.

Classic minimalist coffee shop with strong brews and all day sandwiches and pastries. Spacious…read moreinterior with ample seating, high ceilings and dark wood accents. Muddled jazz music plays in the background and I can see how noise levels might get high given thr accoustics. Nevertheless, good coffee, friendly staff and efficient service.

I really wanted to like this place, but I just couldn't. The prices here seem cheap, till you add…read moreANYTHING. Alternative milk is an extra DOLLAR! What about lactose intolerant people? It cost me 8 dollars for a drink with NO tip. The drink was disappointing too. The pumpkin spice latte tastes like someone's vomit mixed with coffee and some sugar. Not worth 8 dollars. In the economy, i'm dissapointed.

The shop has a huge variety of loose leaf tea of all types, sold by the ounce, from mid-range…read moreprices to more expensive rarer teas. They have matcha too, though I didn't really look at the matcha selection. There's something for you whether you're unfamiliar with different teas or a seasoned tea-drinker. The person that helped me with the loose leaf was very knowledgeable about the different teas. We had a great conversation about what we liked to drink, and they gave me a sample of a tea they thought I'd like based on what we talked about in addition to the three teas I bought. I went home with an ounce of Nepal Pokhara green, China lingering clouds green, sticky rice tuo-cha (pu-er), and a sample of Glenburn moonshine Darjeeling oolong. I haven't actually gotten to opening the two green teas yet but the pu-er and oolong are fantastic. On the teahouse side of the shop, you can get any of the loose leaf teas prepared for you, tea lattes, matcha, bubble tea, and some baked goods to go with your drink. I had a ceremonial matcha bowl (usucha). The matcha was good, but if you're just going to get one drink there, I think my recommendation would be to go with one of the loose leaf teas instead, because the matcha, while prepared very well, was just a run of the mill matcha, and they have so many unique teas. If you're in Fort Collins and have an interest in teas, this is a must-visit spot!

The tea options are so plentiful so you can try before you buy. The service was fast and they…read moreoffered kids temp so it is not too hot to drink. The ambiance is casual and love the bookstore next door.

Friendly service, great coffee, and music that fits the vibe. It was hot out so I had a blended…read morelavender latte. It was fantastic! I had asked the barista to make it half sweet and it came out just like I wanted. They also offer some bread and cookies but I didn't get to that. The space is large with tons of seating but not a lot of parking. It was also very clean. I would definitely recommend this interesting coffeehouse. I also bought a sticker to give some free advertising to them on my luggage!!

Lots of pretension, which is not backed up by quality beans at this rotisserie. Tons of signifiers…read moreand symbols of a good coffee experience do not equate one. This is very expensive and unremarkable coffee served in a sterile yet fussy environment with a wiff of superiority. With other options nearby I would pass on this one.