Bad Owl Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Chicago

The ube and orange chiffon lattes!!!💜🧡

Came on Halloween afternoon and ordered the ube and orange chiffon lattes. They are $6-7 each which I'd say is standard pricing. Total was $15 for two 12oz lattes. FYI, if you're looking to take pics get the 12oz, they only serve the 12oz in the mug, the other sizes are in the to go cups.

We ordered the ube Spanish latte and orange chiffon latte. They came out in these beautiful yellow mugs, aesthetic wise it was pretty with the design especially for the ube one. The orange chiffon latte is described on the menu as having an orange rose honey with house cream topped with coriander. I didn't taste the rose nor the coriander, best way to describe it is almost like an orange creamsicle in a cup which is not a bad thing but I would have liked to taste a little rose which would have paired well with the citrus! I did like that they topped off the orange chiffon latte with actual orange zest, gives it a nice aroma and makes it even more enjoyable to sip on and is such a great touch!

Overall, I could definitely taste the ube and the orange, the flavors were subtle and not overwhelming which I truly enjoyed! I dislike when cafes over do it with syrups and artificial flavors so I appreciated that both were not overly sweet. I'm not a huge coffee fan (tea connoisseur) but I definitely enjoyed both, they are so creamy and delicious!

The space is small, not much seating inside but it is cozy.

I highly recommend these two but if you have to get one I'd try the orange chiffon!

I did read other reviews about the customer service lacking and being rude but this was not our experience they were friendly, professional, and polite.

I would have given 5 stars but there's one thing I think could be improved upon so I didnt. Just some feedback/suggestion for management, it would be nice if they could bring our drinks to the table. After ordering, we had to stand near the register waiting for them to make the drinks, when we would have preferred to sit down, chat, and relax while they are making it. But we had to stand there waiting, walk to the counter, grab the drinks, and then sit down. There aren't many people inside since there isn't much seating available (small space) so it would add a nice touch if they could bring the drinks to the table after we order. It would really make a huge difference in the ambiance and dine in experience.

They have so many drink options which is fun, there's something for everyone, and I'll definitely be back to try...

I lived around the corner from Bad Owl for 3 years until I moved back in July. The last thing I ever did at my old apartment was get a last drink and pastry from Bad Owl. You guys were awesome, and you all made my days brighter. Your coffee was always phenomenal, and I adored the creative seasonal drinks you guys always had. I’m especially missing the rosemary, pumpkin, and coquito lattes. Seriously, you guys always knocked it out of the park. No other shop quite like you guys. I miss yall. If you’re reading this and you’ve never tried their coffee, you should go ASAP. Their actual coffee is also delicious, and an iced americano always brought me a moment of peace during hectic weekdays. My only complaint is I wish you guys were open longer, but for my bank account’s sake it was probably for the best. Hope you guys are well, and I can’t wait to make a trip back to Bridgeport to visit and finally have my favorite cup of coffee in the city :*)...

I really wanted to like The Bad Owl – I live just a few blocks away and have given it plenty of chances, popping in solo 6-7 times and even bringing friends an other times. But unfortunately, the experience hasn’t improved. The coffee? It’s okay. The specialty lattes? Let’s just say ‘bland’ might be giving them too much credit.

But the real kicker is the service. Every time I walk in, I feel like I’m walking into a silent library instead of a neighborhood coffee shop. A simple ‘Good morning!’ or even a smile would go a long way, but here, it seems those small gestures are off the menu. I end up feeling like an unwelcome guest every time – a bit of a weird vibe for a place where I’m paying $8 for a latte.

So, if you’re looking for a pick-me-up with friendly service, you might want to keep walking. As for me, I’ve given it plenty of tries, and now, it’s time to let The Bad...