Great Blue Heron Outdoors
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Great Blue Heron Outdoors

823 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS

★★★★★4.5(94 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside an outdoor gear shop in Lawrence, this spot pulls off a genuinely unique vibe where you can sip a creative honey bun latte while surrounded by fishing rods and kayaking equipment. The baristas like Caroline know regulars by name and craft thoughtful specialty drinks with real care, making it feel more like a welcoming third place than a typical coffee run. Their commitment to sustainability through composting partnerships shows they're thinking beyond just great coffee—they're building a community space that respects the environment.

What to expect

Specialty drinksSlow sitPastriesEspresso focusedMeetingsTraditional drinksSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Alicia Kellogg
★★★★★2 months ago

I love that Great Blue Heron supports a compost service so I can help the environment by composting and reducing my trash. I also love the coffee - today I got a honey bun latte which is absolutely delicious.

Dustin Carstens
★★★★★8 months ago

With a delectable portfolio of exquisite coffee, I’ve wandered into a lovely shop diverse in consumer offerings. From coffee to fishing and kayaking supplies there was no shortage of intrigue. Thanks to Bob and its staffs excellent customer service I’ve decided to grant this experience 5 stars and claims to a “best coffee in town sign”.

Chandler
★★★★★12 months ago

This was the best coffee I’ve ever had. I travel often and love finding obscure local coffee shops and this hit the mark. I couldn’t be happier. The shop is very clean, bright, and organized. The barista was very friendly. They have the widest selection of Xero shoes I’ve ever seen, which was a very cool surprise for me. I kind of expected them to just have hot drip coffee even though I’m an iced latte gal, but they absolutely delivered! Don’t underestimate this local gem!!

Michelle Kooi
★★★★a year ago

This coffee shop was nice and relaxing but it's more of a grab and go. They have a lot of beautiful outdoor stuff as well. Coffee was nice.

Lindsay Dahl
★★★★★2 years ago

I LOVE Great Blue Heron. I've been sitting at the counter all morning working on some homework and have noticed how kind the staff is. Caroline the barista is so personable, remembering everyone's orders and asking them about their day. There is such a sense of community here! There are many regulars who come in. Bob the owner is very knowledgeable about everything Blue Heron and outdoors! I also really admire their no tipping policy, because they pay their employees a fair wage. If you do want to tip they donate that money to local causes they support! ALSO the coffee if THE BEST in town, like actually!! 10/10 recommend!!

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