Little Owl Coffee

As a coffee enthusiast, I made it a point to research several coffee shops before visiting Chicago, and Little Owl Coffee Shop immediately caught my eye. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and the café’s posh, chic, and pristine vibe was undeniable. Everything looked incredibly clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed, from the layout to the high quality equipment used to make the coffee. The staff was extremely kind and welcoming, and I enjoyed chatting with them during my visit. Ella, in particular, helped me elevate my order by suggesting a great addition to my iced matcha latte. I ordered it with a touch of honey, and it was genuinely one of the best matchas I’ve had all month. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that the seating extends into the space next door, which made the experience even more special. It felt like enjoying a five-star matcha with five-star service in a luxury hotel. Every detail was wonderful, and Ella made the experience especially warm and inviting. It honestly made me want to move nearby just to come back more often.

The coffee was excellent and definitely the highlight of my visit. My only downside is that the space is pretty limited, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a place to work for a few hours. I'd happily come back again for another great cup of coffee.

This spot is strictly a coffee-focused café with almost no house-made bakery items, so you’ll likely need to bring your own snack from elsewhere. The coffee itself was decent—not the best I’ve had—but I haven’t tried all of their unique offerings yet, which is definitely a plus. If you’re looking for something creative and hard to find elsewhere, they’re clearly willing to experiment with new flavors, and you might discover something you really love. However, the cup sizes felt a bit small for the nearly $8 price.

This was a great tiny spot. I really enjoyed my time here, as well as the cappuccino. the first sip is always the best one, but it wasn’t good. I drop an atmosphere star because it’s really small. I don’t recommend it for a working space. I made it work for a while, but I’m not sure I’d go back to work there. But I would go back for the coffee!

Tried a hidden coffee shop while in town for work. The barista was polite and service was quick. Grabbed a drip coffee (I’ll be back for a matcha later) and a cinnamon filled pop tart - it was great. Shop was clean, minimalist and completely enjoyable