Little Owl Coffee

1555 Blake St, Denver, CO

★★★★★4.7(1,147 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Little Owl Coffee is a tucked-away Denver gem that prioritizes quality espresso and pour overs in an intentionally intimate space where you'll actually want to linger. The baristas pull precise shots and the cozy, compact setting feels like a secret worth keeping, though fair warning—pastry options are limited, so coffee lovers should come prepared to focus on what this place does best: thoughtful, espresso-forward drinks.

What to expect

Matcha & teaTraditional drinksSlow sitEspresso focusedPour overPastries

Google Reviews

K Mac
★★★★5 months ago

Cute little shop. Really nice pull but I don't love the flavor of the espresso - the house blend, so not sure I'd come back. Nice pastries.

Nero 84
★★★★★5 months ago

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.

Eric Mishne
★★★★★5 months ago

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!

Tim Reitz
★★★★★5 months ago

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

reynaldo celaya III
★★★★★6 months ago

I didn't want to post this because I hope it stays my little secret small coffee spot... But why not help others find the best coffee downtown. Get your drink to stay and enjoy the "fancy cup" it tastes better 😉

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