Owlbear Cafe

We went to this cute coffee shop while on vacation in IOP. I ordered the strawberry ricotta toast and loved it so much, I’ve been making it for breakfast every day since we got home. The staff was super friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. For being a coffee shop, the coffee was go... Read more

We went to this cute coffee shop while on vacation in IOP. I ordered the strawberry ricotta toast and loved it so much, I’ve been making it for breakfast every day since we got home. The staff was super friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. For being a coffee shop, the coffee was good, but I felt it could have been a little better. Show less

We went to this cute coffee shop while on vacation in IOP. I ordered the strawberry ricotta toast and loved it so much, I’ve been making it for breakfast every day since we got home. The staff was super friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. For being a coffee shop, the coffee was go... Read more

We went to this cute coffee shop while on vacation in IOP. I ordered the strawberry ricotta toast and loved it so much, I’ve been making it for breakfast every day since we got home. The staff was super friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. For being a coffee shop, the coffee was good, but I felt it could have been a little better. Show less

Small and quaint coffee shop; coffee was really good, but we couldn’t really taste the specific flavors/syrups we ordered (dragon something & rose/cardamom). They were both VERY good lattes, the syrups could just bd stronger. Chocolate croissant was average, breakfast sandwich was really good, and y... Read more

Small and quaint coffee shop; coffee was really good, but we couldn’t really taste the specific flavors/syrups we ordered (dragon something & rose/cardamom). They were both VERY good lattes, the syrups could just bd stronger. Chocolate croissant was average, breakfast sandwich was really good, and yogurt parfait was really good and fresh! We’d come back. Only complaint is it was a bit pricy for what we got. Almost $45 with tip for coffee & light breakfast. Show less

Small and quaint coffee shop; coffee was really good, but we couldn’t really taste the specific flavors/syrups we ordered (dragon something & rose/cardamom). They were both VERY good lattes, the syrups could just bd stronger. Chocolate croissant was average, breakfast sandwich was really good, and y... Read more

Small and quaint coffee shop; coffee was really good, but we couldn’t really taste the specific flavors/syrups we ordered (dragon something & rose/cardamom). They were both VERY good lattes, the syrups could just bd stronger. Chocolate croissant was average, breakfast sandwich was really good, and yogurt parfait was really good and fresh! We’d come back. Only complaint is it was a bit pricy for what we got. Almost $45 with tip for coffee & light breakfast. Show less

We had the Loaded Avocado Bowl and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Highly recommend the Bowl! So full of flavor and healthy superfoods. I asked that my egg be cooked a little more than the menu suggested, and it was made to order. Loved the owl and bear decor. I didn't get a chance to try t... Read more

We had the Loaded Avocado Bowl and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Highly recommend the Bowl! So full of flavor and healthy superfoods. I asked that my egg be cooked a little more than the menu suggested, and it was made to order. Loved the owl and bear decor. I didn't get a chance to try their unique coffee, but I have something to look forward to next time. Games, coffee, food- so much packed into this cafe! Show less

We had the Loaded Avocado Bowl and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Highly recommend the Bowl! So full of flavor and healthy superfoods. I asked that my egg be cooked a little more than the menu suggested, and it was made to order. Loved the owl and bear decor. I didn't get a chance to try t... Read more

We had the Loaded Avocado Bowl and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Highly recommend the Bowl! So full of flavor and healthy superfoods. I asked that my egg be cooked a little more than the menu suggested, and it was made to order. Loved the owl and bear decor. I didn't get a chance to try their unique coffee, but I have something to look forward to next time. Games, coffee, food- so much packed into this cafe! Show less

Absolutely fantastic experience! Delicious food, friendly faces, and a cute space. The coffee was great and the dishes were superb. Everything from the sandwiches to the lattes is worth getting. On top of all of that, there are loads of board games available to ply and enjoy while you hangout there.... Read more

Absolutely fantastic experience! Delicious food, friendly faces, and a cute space. The coffee was great and the dishes were superb. Everything from the sandwiches to the lattes is worth getting. On top of all of that, there are loads of board games available to ply and enjoy while you hangout there. Highly recommend. Show less

Absolutely fantastic experience! Delicious food, friendly faces, and a cute space. The coffee was great and the dishes were superb. Everything from the sandwiches to the lattes is worth getting. On top of all of that, there are loads of board games available to ply and enjoy while you hangout there.... Read more

Absolutely fantastic experience! Delicious food, friendly faces, and a cute space. The coffee was great and the dishes were superb. Everything from the sandwiches to the lattes is worth getting. On top of all of that, there are loads of board games available to ply and enjoy while you hangout there. Highly recommend. Show less

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We are so glad that we found it, we need more places like this! Everyone that was there was not only super friendly but seemed very genuine and caring, very good people! We came after dinner for snacks and games and spent a good while enjoying one of the mini g... Read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We are so glad that we found it, we need more places like this! Everyone that was there was not only super friendly but seemed very genuine and caring, very good people! We came after dinner for snacks and games and spent a good while enjoying one of the mini games that they have available to play. I wish that I had taken a picture of their game area to show how many different options they have, they have done a fantastic job of giving a variety of classic and even some niche games. My personal favorite is Catan and they have several copies so game on haha! The food was also very good and again I just can't say enough positive about the service and the way that everybody seem to genuinely care, it was beyond a great experience! If you have not been here before do yourself a favor and give it a chance, even if you're not into games, but especially if you are into games this place must be on your list! There are just so many positive things to say even the simplest little touches like the unisex bathrooms with a changing table and any supplies that you could possibly need available right there, I can't tell you how frustrating it is as a dad that so many restrooms don't have a reasonable way to change or clean up one of the little ones! Too many little touches and thoughtful appointments here to catch them all! We will definitely be back, the only negative is that we don't live closer to spend more time here! I wish I could give more than a five star rating! They hold an incredible balance of being friendly to all ages and any type of traditional game player (as in not computer games), so whether you are single and looking for somewhere to hang out with friends and enjoy some great food and refreshments, or married with kids and beyond, you will fit in here! Show less

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We are so glad that we found it, we need more places like this! Everyone that was there was not only super friendly but seemed very genuine and caring, very good people! We came after dinner for snacks and games and spent a good while enjoying one of the mini g... Read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We are so glad that we found it, we need more places like this! Everyone that was there was not only super friendly but seemed very genuine and caring, very good people! We came after dinner for snacks and games and spent a good while enjoying one of the mini games that they have available to play. I wish that I had taken a picture of their game area to show how many different options they have, they have done a fantastic job of giving a variety of classic and even some niche games. My personal favorite is Catan and they have several copies so game on haha! The food was also very good and again I just can't say enough positive about the service and the way that everybody seem to genuinely care, it was beyond a great experience! If you have not been here before do yourself a favor and give it a chance, even if you're not into games, but especially if you are into games this place must be on your list! There are just so many positive things to say even the simplest little touches like the unisex bathrooms with a changing table and any supplies that you could possibly need available right there, I can't tell you how frustrating it is as a dad that so many restrooms don't have a reasonable way to change or clean up one of the little ones! Too many little touches and thoughtful appointments here to catch them all! We will definitely be back, the only negative is that we don't live closer to spend more time here! I wish I could give more than a five star rating! They hold an incredible balance of being friendly to all ages and any type of traditional game player (as in not computer games), so whether you are single and looking for somewhere to hang out with friends and enjoy some great food and refreshments, or married with kids and beyond, you will fit in here! Show less

I've been coming here a lot in the mornings after taking my dog to the beach while I lived here and when I first went here about 2ish years ago, it was amazing. Since then, the quality of food has steadily dropped. I came here for breakfast about 2 days before I write this review. While the coffee w... Read more

I've been coming here a lot in the mornings after taking my dog to the beach while I lived here and when I first went here about 2ish years ago, it was amazing. Since then, the quality of food has steadily dropped. I came here for breakfast about 2 days before I write this review. While the coffee was decent, it seems like the café has begun cost cutting of sorts. The breakfast sandwiches no longer use the sauce they once used, the loaded avocado bowl now uses spinach and regular potatoes rather than kale and sweet potato, as well as now using one less egg (I checked other photos to verify this was an actual change and not just someone inexperienced making the food incorrectly). The quality of the coffee hasn't changed and it is still fairly good. It may have been a very off day when I visited, but the quality has dropped too much for me not to leave a review over it. I will still consider going for coffee, but I would rather cook something nicer at home for a cheaper price and higher quality. Show less

I've been coming here a lot in the mornings after taking my dog to the beach while I lived here and when I first went here about 2ish years ago, it was amazing. Since then, the quality of food has steadily dropped. I came here for breakfast about 2 days before I write this review. While the coffee w... Read more

I've been coming here a lot in the mornings after taking my dog to the beach while I lived here and when I first went here about 2ish years ago, it was amazing. Since then, the quality of food has steadily dropped. I came here for breakfast about 2 days before I write this review. While the coffee was decent, it seems like the café has begun cost cutting of sorts. The breakfast sandwiches no longer use the sauce they once used, the loaded avocado bowl now uses spinach and regular potatoes rather than kale and sweet potato, as well as now using one less egg (I checked other photos to verify this was an actual change and not just someone inexperienced making the food incorrectly). The quality of the coffee hasn't changed and it is still fairly good. It may have been a very off day when I visited, but the quality has dropped too much for me not to leave a review over it. I will still consider going for coffee, but I would rather cook something nicer at home for a cheaper price and higher quality. Show less

I used to come here weekly since the location is close to IOP. I had to stop because they were always consistently busy but with 2-3 drinks ahead of me they always take 20 minutes. The staff is so slow and not focused. Came here last week after 6 months of not coming and it was worse. The coffee was... Read more

I used to come here weekly since the location is close to IOP. I had to stop because they were always consistently busy but with 2-3 drinks ahead of me they always take 20 minutes. The staff is so slow and not focused. Came here last week after 6 months of not coming and it was worse. The coffee was not the same quality (my latte tasted watery) and they are obviously cutting costs. People will pay for good quality but it’s not with the long wait times to get disappointing coffee and mediocre customer service. This last time when I asked the barista where my drink was after watching 3 people who ordered after me get both their drinks and food, she responded like I was an issue and just gave me the excuse that she asked someone to get her more oat milk. She barely apologized when I got my drink. Maybe don’t make drinks out of order? Poor management is showing. Show less

I used to come here weekly since the location is close to IOP. I had to stop because they were always consistently busy but with 2-3 drinks ahead of me they always take 20 minutes. The staff is so slow and not focused. Came here last week after 6 months of not coming and it was worse. The coffee was... Read more

I used to come here weekly since the location is close to IOP. I had to stop because they were always consistently busy but with 2-3 drinks ahead of me they always take 20 minutes. The staff is so slow and not focused. Came here last week after 6 months of not coming and it was worse. The coffee was not the same quality (my latte tasted watery) and they are obviously cutting costs. People will pay for good quality but it’s not with the long wait times to get disappointing coffee and mediocre customer service. This last time when I asked the barista where my drink was after watching 3 people who ordered after me get both their drinks and food, she responded like I was an issue and just gave me the excuse that she asked someone to get her more oat milk. She barely apologized when I got my drink. Maybe don’t make drinks out of order? Poor management is showing. Show less

Update: I just wanted to provide an update for future customers. I was contacted regarding my recent experience, and he was very apologetic. He made a genuine effort to correct the issue, and I’m pleased to share that the online menu has now been updated to avoid any future confusion. As I mentioned... Read more

Update: I just wanted to provide an update for future customers. I was contacted regarding my recent experience, and he was very apologetic. He made a genuine effort to correct the issue, and I’m pleased to share that the online menu has now been updated to avoid any future confusion. As I mentioned before, I’m typically used to having a pleasant experience when I visit, and I hope this was just a one-off situation I’ve been a fan of Owlbear for a while, but after my most recent visit, I’m not sure I’ll be back. The food has always been delicious in the past, but this time was a huge disappointment. I made the mistake of ordering off the online menu instead of in-store, and the menu was updated. The bowl I received was lacking in both flavor and presentation, which was a stark contrast to what I had come to expect. The potatoes(it used to be sweet potatoes) were undercooked and crunchy and the sunny side eggs were overcooked. The kale, which appeared to be arugula due to stems, were more stems than greens and there was maybe 2 drops of chimichurri sauce. Everything was just lacking for a $15 breakfast bowl. When I returned to the restaurant to voice my concerns(to be fair, I only informed them of the potatoes and handed them the bowl), I was informed of the menu change, but that didn’t excuse the quality of the food. As a “fix,” they simply added more undercooked potatoes on top of my original bowl, which did little to improve the dish. To top it all off, when I went back to my car and came in to check on my order, I found my to-go box sitting open on a table by the door. It wasn’t even held behind the counter or sealed properly. It was just left unsupervised, which was an incredibly careless move. Overall, this last experience left a really bad impression. I had hoped for better, especially after several enjoyable visits, but this visit was a letdown in both food and service. Show less

Update: I just wanted to provide an update for future customers. I was contacted regarding my recent experience, and he was very apologetic. He made a genuine effort to correct the issue, and I’m pleased to share that the online menu has now been updated to avoid any future confusion. As I mentioned... Read more

Update: I just wanted to provide an update for future customers. I was contacted regarding my recent experience, and he was very apologetic. He made a genuine effort to correct the issue, and I’m pleased to share that the online menu has now been updated to avoid any future confusion. As I mentioned before, I’m typically used to having a pleasant experience when I visit, and I hope this was just a one-off situation I’ve been a fan of Owlbear for a while, but after my most recent visit, I’m not sure I’ll be back. The food has always been delicious in the past, but this time was a huge disappointment. I made the mistake of ordering off the online menu instead of in-store, and the menu was updated. The bowl I received was lacking in both flavor and presentation, which was a stark contrast to what I had come to expect. The potatoes(it used to be sweet potatoes) were undercooked and crunchy and the sunny side eggs were overcooked. The kale, which appeared to be arugula due to stems, were more stems than greens and there was maybe 2 drops of chimichurri sauce. Everything was just lacking for a $15 breakfast bowl. When I returned to the restaurant to voice my concerns(to be fair, I only informed them of the potatoes and handed them the bowl), I was informed of the menu change, but that didn’t excuse the quality of the food. As a “fix,” they simply added more undercooked potatoes on top of my original bowl, which did little to improve the dish. To top it all off, when I went back to my car and came in to check on my order, I found my to-go box sitting open on a table by the door. It wasn’t even held behind the counter or sealed properly. It was just left unsupervised, which was an incredibly careless move. Overall, this last experience left a really bad impression. I had hoped for better, especially after several enjoyable visits, but this visit was a letdown in both food and service. Show less

What a lovely small cafe. Clean and cute, and the staff was super helpful and patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. Lol. They have boats games in the back in case you want to entertain yourself. I had the avocado toast with prosciutto and egg on it. Very tasty, and beautifully done o... Read more

What a lovely small cafe. Clean and cute, and the staff was super helpful and patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. Lol. They have boats games in the back in case you want to entertain yourself. I had the avocado toast with prosciutto and egg on it. Very tasty, and beautifully done on the plate. They served me a delicious coffee and water with my meal, and didn’t use any plastic anything on the table. Real glass, mug, silverware….that is so refreshing and environmentally aware. Thank you. Show less

What a lovely small cafe. Clean and cute, and the staff was super helpful and patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. Lol. They have boats games in the back in case you want to entertain yourself. I had the avocado toast with prosciutto and egg on it. Very tasty, and beautifully done o... Read more

What a lovely small cafe. Clean and cute, and the staff was super helpful and patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. Lol. They have boats games in the back in case you want to entertain yourself. I had the avocado toast with prosciutto and egg on it. Very tasty, and beautifully done on the plate. They served me a delicious coffee and water with my meal, and didn’t use any plastic anything on the table. Real glass, mug, silverware….that is so refreshing and environmentally aware. Thank you. Show less

Since we were nearby we decided to give this a try. Walking in we were unsure as to what the procedure was for dining in. The counter is cluttered with high objects and we could see a small open space at the end where there was a register but did not know if we should wait to be seated or what. No o... Read more

Since we were nearby we decided to give this a try. Walking in we were unsure as to what the procedure was for dining in. The counter is cluttered with high objects and we could see a small open space at the end where there was a register but did not know if we should wait to be seated or what. No one looked up or greeted us as the gaggle of young ladies behind the counter were busy talking and giggling. I walked to the register and stood there watching them….and waited. Finally one glanced over and I said we’d never been there before, what was the procedure if we wanted to sit down. Okay then, menus hung on the wall to my right, order, given a number then pick a table. I explained that I’d never had a coffee with a design and was that possible? (I’d seen the pictures on Google with actual coffee cups and designs) Yes the young lady assured me she’d have them make me something special. Please see attached photo for what I received. Not an actual cup or design. I did see several other guests receive their lattes in regular coffee cups with nice designs…I must say the avocado toast was excellent. Show less

Since we were nearby we decided to give this a try. Walking in we were unsure as to what the procedure was for dining in. The counter is cluttered with high objects and we could see a small open space at the end where there was a register but did not know if we should wait to be seated or what. No o... Read more

Since we were nearby we decided to give this a try. Walking in we were unsure as to what the procedure was for dining in. The counter is cluttered with high objects and we could see a small open space at the end where there was a register but did not know if we should wait to be seated or what. No one looked up or greeted us as the gaggle of young ladies behind the counter were busy talking and giggling. I walked to the register and stood there watching them….and waited. Finally one glanced over and I said we’d never been there before, what was the procedure if we wanted to sit down. Okay then, menus hung on the wall to my right, order, given a number then pick a table. I explained that I’d never had a coffee with a design and was that possible? (I’d seen the pictures on Google with actual coffee cups and designs) Yes the young lady assured me she’d have them make me something special. Please see attached photo for what I received. Not an actual cup or design. I did see several other guests receive their lattes in regular coffee cups with nice designs…I must say the avocado toast was excellent. Show less