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    The Night Owl

    4.0 (1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE NIGHT OWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Britney M.

    This coffee shop is such a vibe! I love it. It's got a naturally dark and spooky ambiance. It's still very trendy. The coffee drinks are fun. They have such unique coffee flavors! The banana bread latte tastes EXACTLY like banana bread. It's wild to be honest!! If you love banana bread, this is it! Order this one! You will love it. I also tried the iced pumpkin spice latte. It was very strong on the coffee flavor, and not nearly enough pumpkin or spice. lol I wanted more sugar and flavor in this drink. They also have some baked good. I haven't been able to try then out just yet. I want to though! They look really good. For some reason, I come here not hungry lol Usually just looking for some coffee haha Service is always great. The cashier/ barista was very friendly and down to earth. Love that!

    I Waited over 30 minutes for this, and it was a complete waste of time and money. The "green tea latte" tasted like watered-down milk with a green tea bag! Absolutely no matcha flavor, and the color was completely off. I don't understand how they're selling this as a matcha latte when there's clearly no matcha in it. Very disappointing! Definitely would not recommend this place!

    banana bread latte
    Dalia J.

    EXCEPTIONAL! I just started teaching at FCC and enjoy learning about the community I'm in so I asked one of my students who shared they love coffee what his go to place was and he sent me here! This recommendation is definitely earning him an "A" ;) (jk, jk). I've stopped by twice and have not been disappointed. The Night Owl is small but this doesn't take away from how inviting it is, in fact I think it's inviting in how cozy it seems. I had the maple iced coffee on one visit and the banana nut latte on another. Oh, I also treated myself to one of their chocolate chip cookies (not warmed up) and it took me back to the cookies I used to buy in high school from the cafeteria! So damn good! And the service! The same person has taken my order both times and he is sooo friendly, so personable. I haven't worked through my awkwardness yet so it's on me that I didn't get his name, I will on another visit. I like my drink with some flavor but not sugary and both time that I've asked for "light syrup" he's said "our espresso is so great I try to balance that out" and you know what, he is a master at his craft! I'm looking forward to many more visits for the rest of the semester!

    Live music to end the weekend nicely
    Renata L.

    Came to The Night Owl for a show and had a great time! It's a small, cozy venue with a laid-back vibe--perfect for a relaxing Sunday evening of live music. Seating is very limited, so I recommend bringing your own chair to stay comfy. Fun spot for music lovers

    Back patio
    MeLy P.

    Great place to come and have a good cup of tea/coffee and read a book or listen to some live music which they happen to have tonight. The baristas are always kind and prep my drink perfectly to my liking. They have some awesome nights for open mic as well. It's hard to find places like this, where the neighborhood vibes are good and you can feel creativity in the air. Come support the local coffee shop and the arts! I just wish they stayed open later on the weekends...

    Coffee sho decor.
    Daisy D.

    Came here for a pick me up on 4th of July. The person helping me was very patient and sweet as I kept asking about the milk calories. I got the banana latte and my bf got a mocha. I did like mine it was very strong and it did the job, I asked for it half sweetened. The place was so cute they have live music and book clubs. Very cute place.

    Art and Stage Area
    Cassidy I.

    We stopped in Night Owl for the first time for some of their unique latte flavors. I tried the spiced maple latte and , while it was good, I wish the flavoring was stronger. Staff were extremely friendly! I was greeted within seconds of walking in the door and had my drink in hand a few minutes later. The owl theming is very fun, with lots of hand drawn owls and kitschy owly tchotchkes. I saw that they have a small back area for outdoor seating (with dogs!) available.

    Live music
    Vanessa C.

    Great coffee venue near Cal State Fullerton and other local schools. We came here for a coffee run and stayed to enjoy the music. It seems like a great spot for students to study, as there were many in groups and also singles with their laptops out and coffees at hand. They have live music on occasions and post about the upcoming shows regularly. We will be back to enjoy the coffee and listen to some local bands play.

    Coffee cake and iced Spanish latte
    Dayna G.

    The service was the best part about my visit here. The staff was so lovely and accommodating, and overall really helpful in working through the menu. The Spanish latte was just okay but not particularly tasty and a bit forgettable. The coffee cake was really nice though! The space is more niche decorated and maybe just not for me, but they do have a lot of community-building events that I may check out. The outdoor space is nice and not too loud.

    Sex by the Peach iced tea lemonade
    Halle P.

    10/10 service, great place place to study, kinda crazy prices I went here about a week ago with a friend who's a regular who loves this place. I got one of her favorites (sex by the peach lol) which was honestly pretty sweet, even for a tea/lemonade drink. Wasn't a huge fan, felt a bit ordinary for the price. But today my friend and I wanted to get some writing done and this is her favorite coffee shop in the area to work. I decided to get the iced regular size Caramel Apple Chai because I was looking for something without coffee with cinnamon. I'm allergic to diary so I got soy milk as an alternative which was an extra 65 cents (very reasonably priced compared to other cafes). Without tip, my total came to $9.03. If I didn't have a milk alternative, my total would've been $8.38. I think the barista noticed my slightly shocked expression at my $9+ drink and apologizing explained that it was because of the tariffs which made a bit more sense. I was REALLY hoping the drink was amazing (because for almost $10 I hope it's the best latte ever lol) and this drink did not disappoint! I was a little worried about my soy milk alternative, but this drink was kinda perfect. It had a good mix of apple and caramel flavors. It tasted like fall! Not too sweet, not too much ice. I don't know if I can normally justify a $10 drink, but this one might be it. The customer service was also excellent. My friend and I worked at one of the tables for a few hours and the barista at the front (Mal) knew multiple returning customers by name and chatted with all of them. It was extremely windy and the door kept flying open, but Mal handled it very well. The customer service here was incredibly personal and made it a great environment to work, write, and study. There was also outlets to use where I could plug in my laptop. Will definitely be returning with my friend.

    They all look mouth watering good!!
    Jessica G.

    My favorite coffee shop in Fullerton, because of their Banana Bread Latte and the awesome decor and fantastic customer service. Joe the owner is so awesome and nice, the other guy who was there oh man his name is forgive me if I am wrong Mas, Mo, oh my gosh so sorry I'm probably butchering his name, but he was very nice. I really wanted a coffee before picking up baby girl from school and her two friends. I haven't been here in a while and so I decided to get a treat for myself before school gets out. I told him I needed to take a picture so not to shake it so I get a good shot. Lol he said the pressure was on but I said no, you always make it good came out Perfect I wish I got a large, but today I got a medium. Delicious banana bread latte you'll have to try it. I guess they have music nights which I still need to come and check out one day. The atmosphere is beautiful they have a lot of owls everywhere. I'm definitely a night owl so this coffee shop fits me perfectly. :) Thank you always for your amazing service and incredible banana red latte. Again, so sorry if I forgot your name thank you so much for your kindness lol. It was quite busy today a lot of college students today doing their schoolwork and drinking their amazing coffee. Parking lot is behind the shop, but I parked on the street so I can leave as quick as possible. Lol Had to edit my voice text hates me LOL Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha

    Banana bread latte with oat milk
    Nadia M.

    Came here for the first time today. Had the banana bread latte with oat milk. It was surprisingly tasty and the banana wasn't too overpowering. Inside the coffee shop is cute and cozy. We were there for a while and then they had live music which was nice. I thought they only played music during the week so it was a nice surprise. I'd come back here once again.

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    Ask the Community - The Night Owl

    Do they have open mic for music? If so how does it work?

    yes! you can get info on their instagram (they post everyday) @thenightowlfullerton usually they'll have music open mic nights on tuesdays at 7pm. sign ups begin at 6:30pm.

    Would they allow a teenager to do stand up comedy or do you have to be over 18?

    The venue is PG rated, and underage performers are welcome.

    What are your hours? Your website says you're open until midnight, and I'm not sure if that was Pre-Covid.

    They're open until 10 every night. Music now most nights, different genres each day of the week, starting between 5 and 7, goes until 10.

    Is this a good place to study?

    Yes. Maybe not on music nights which is usually on Tuesday nights at 7

    Can I smoke outside?

    No not on the patio

    Do you have a smoking area outside or can we smoke outside?

    No smoking :(

    When is poetry night?

    I believe its every last Sunday of the month

    Who is the owner?

    Joe 🤙🏽

    Could you accommodate a party of like 7-10 people?

    No reservations. Seating is first come.

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