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Owl and Lark

Cafe Coffee shop Juice shop

One of the Most Reviewed Coffee shops in La Grange


Address

41 LaGrange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525, United States

Website

www.owlandlark.com

Contact

+1 708-469-7089

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (459 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Cait T. 4 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Tried the peppermint matcha latte, egg nog latte and the blueberry lavender bowl and loved them all! Wish there was more seating but great drinks and food!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimmy D. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    This coffee shop is a hidden gem! An absolute MUST try if you’re in La Grange! The ambiance, with the many plants inside, really make it a comforting place to work or study. It’s fall, so I had to try their pumpkin latte: eating: 6/5!! Coming from a somewhat latte snob, the pumpkin latte was perfect. Will have to come back to try their pumpkin matcha next time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brie C. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Overall enjoyed my experience with friends at this cafe, but definitely preferred the food over the drinks. I got the chai latte as a non-coffee drinker and it was pretty disappointing with overly strong notes of spices, but i absolutely ADORED the food. The avocado toast was fantastic with a lovely red pepper flakes spice blend that competed the toast. It was well balanced and the perfect savory breakfast. The smoothie bowls are also fantastic and flavorful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sadiel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Literally the best coffee shop in the area! I have been coming here for a while, and I just can’t get enough of their coffee and their delicious food items!! It also has such a nice atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax and study or catch up with a friend. The staff is super friendly and offered great recommendations!! 100% worth every penny!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pat L. 2 years ago on Google
    Been coming back here every now and then just to see how it compares to the other numerous coffee shops I've been too. The overall vibe and location of the shop is what I'd picture a coffee shop should be. The espresso is good and is near perfect if Logan is working because he knows how to make a potent espresso. Out of the multiple lemon bars that I've had, their lemon bar comes a close 2nd. It's nice, airy, little crunch, and can still taste the lemon through all of that! I've spent under $7 for an espresso and lemon bar so prices are reasonable. If you can get past the at times questionable service, then their is a lot to be had here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marijana B. 2 years ago on Google
    They offered the best coffee and this place is indeed perfect for studying and chilling out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer M. 1 year ago on Google • 632 reviews
    Such a cute and quaint coffee shop. Many great original drinks to choose from. Inside of the store was very clean and quite cozy it had nice area to sit and enjoy your cup of joe. If you're looking for a change-of-pace try their iced blueberry latte. Very unique and very flavor forward.

  • 5/5 Yesenia Z. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A dear friend introduced me to Owl & Lark I love the Rose Cardamom Latte with oat milk. The atmosphere of the coffee shop is peaceful the employees prepare amazing drinks and food. Keila always has a smile, awesome personality to take care of customers, and makes me feel welcome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 karen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing smoothie bowls. My favorite is the magic bowl and comes with a bunch of superfoods. The workers were kind and the atmosphere is welcoming. My new favorite spot!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 corrie o. 1 year ago on Google
    I don’t make a habit of visiting suburban coffee shops. Sadly, there just aren’t enough like Owl and Lark, otherwise I’d be more tempted when I’m in DuPage county. This place is a gem. Quality where it counts. Counter Culture coffee roasters is the entry level to what makes this place great. The avocado toast is worth every penny (though I’d be interested in some more interesting bread options). Plus speciality drinks made with craftsmanship. Icing is: Gender-neutral restrooms with changing tables, making this place accessible and welcoming. Compostable cutlery and to-go containers plus washable real dishes if you’re enjoying in. Gorgeous interior design and hygge. Whoever has the green thumb in there is doing an amazing job. I’m sure there’s more, but these are what made this place stand out for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nohemi S. 1 year ago on Google • 79 reviews
    I wish I could eat that Avocado toast every morning for the rest my life! My daughter loved her Blueberry Lavender Bowl. The coffee was delicious too. Sweet workers and cute space. Definitely over priced but at least everything delivered an explosion to my taste buds.

  • 4/5 D W. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    I always enjoy stopping by Owl + Lark for their yummy smoothie bowls and lattes whenever I’m in LaGrange. The space is never NOT busy so I was very happy to find it quiet on a Sunday afternoon. I was able to sit and enjoy all the bites of my Blueberry Lavender bowl which I modified to have almond butter drizzled on top (so yum). Please try! I couldn’t leave without getting a Turmeric Latte to go. Also a must try!

  • 5/5 Mitch A. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Cute, comfy, great plants and great staff. I met a colleague from the area here, and it’s a great place for a friendly meeting. Also, saw the college crowd studying away. Feels like a respite.

  • 5/5 Nikola R. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    My visit here was amazing. They don't take cash, but that's a small thing. The coffee was great, and the Pitaya smoothie was fantastic. The avocado toast and green goddess bagel were incredible. In short, it's a fantastic place. If you're okay with no cash, you'll have a great meal. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Laura A. 8 months ago on Google
    My favorite craft coffee establishment. High quality, creative food menu. You could not ask for more; although it does get crowded on the weekends (which is a testament to how wonderful The Owl actually is).

  • 5/5 Alyss D. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is so fun, comfy, and welcoming. It's a small little shop that puts out some of the best avocado toast I have ever had. It's a little pricey, but it's worth it! Fresh ingredients, beautiful coloring, visually and physically satisfying.

  • 3/5 Juan 6 months ago on Google
    Owl and Lark offers a great ambiance and tasty dishes, but unfortunately, their weak point lies in their slow service. We pre-ordered an iced coffee and a smoothie, but it still took roughly 35 minutes to receive our drinks. Regrettably, this isn't the first time we've encountered such delays.

  • 5/5 CarefullyPlated 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee at its finest. My favorite is the Honey Lavender latte, I have it made with oat milk. It's aromatic, flavorful, and smooth. Hands down, it is the best latte I've had. Owl and Lark provides such a homey feel but the quality is outstanding so its great for a meeting as well. I've met girlfriends here, meetings here, studied here, met a date (my husband) here, and just chilled here. It's perfect for anything and the food is great. I've ordered in and done take-out. My favorite is their avocado toast - it's the best around and the watermelon crest on top is delightful. To me, the staff are just ok, seems to be hit or miss. Sometimes I feel like they want to know people, sometimes I don't. Nevertheless, the coffee and food are consistent. And they are what I come for, the ambiance is just a bonus.

  • 5/5 john o. 9 months ago on Google
    Best iced coffee I ever had. Tasting it made me second guess my decisions in life. What is my purpose? What are we doing here? It’s was insane. I have nothing else to say

  • 1/5 Angela P. 10 months ago on Google
    Rude and ignorant staff that waters down your smoothies doesn’t even put the correct amount of the extra supplements that you ask for. They just sprinkle it in there. Obviously they don’t understand how supplements work. My smoothie is always a different price but I order the same ingredients. Takes 15-20 minutes or longer for your order. The employees really need to go through customer service training and have better attitudes. One of the employees was placing the nut butter scooper near the others face. I will never give them one more penny of my hard earned dollars and neither should you. They are over priced and the quality of their food and drinks are below average. Tried to contact the owner and they are never around. Zero stars if I could.

  • 5/5 Alyssa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing crafted coffee and espresso here! A personal favorite of mine is a latte with oat milk to go, but I have eaten in here. The espresso is perfectly pulled and never tastes overly bitter like you might find at a Starbucks or Dunkin. The milk is always perfectly frothed as well! They also do cute latte art on each cup, including the to-go orders! A cool aspect of this spot is that they give you reusable, ceramic cups and plates while eating in. They also have breakfast toasts and smoothie bowls that are handmade with care.

  • 2/5 Jeremy D. 1 year ago on Google
    All I got was a chai latte. Pretty easy nothing extra, pretty bland and no chai at all. Decent amount of foam on the top but man this place doesn't know chai. Plain and simple. Atmosphere was nice and urban/modern. BUT a coffee shop is nothing without quality coffee. I don't have anything against them but I call it how I see it. Would give it a second shot because everyone deserves a second chance but the baristas that made my chai made me very skeptical. It's not that complicated. It left me wondering what I could've spent that $5 on. Overpriced for the quality I was given.

  • 5/5 April Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I love coming to owl and lark. I’ve been coming here for a few years now and they never disappoint. They have something for all year around. smoothie bowls in summer, pumpkin matchas in the fall/winter. If you’re near by or looking for a chill & delicious coffee shop, this is it!

  • 4/5 Nicholas J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very popular, nice place, tons of seating Pumpkin coffee was nothing special for the high price

  • 5/5 LJ M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely the best service I've ever had at a coffee shop. You can also tell that they really take espresso seriously, which is something I really value. A higher-quality cappuccino is well-worth the local-shop prices. Be sure to stop by if you're in the LaGrange area and have a chat with the friendly baristas.

  • 1/5 Peter W. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been here many times, and it has usually been great except yesterday. Came in 20 minutes before closing and all the chairs were up like it was closed. Staff didn't seem happy to see 3 customers come in 20 minutes before closing. We ate there til 6 but the atmosphere was very uncomfortable. If you are open til 6 pm, then stay open til 6 pm. Once it's 6 pm, then lock up and don't serve anyone. But let the people who came in before 6 enjoy their meal. Or have a take-out only policy after 530 pm. Was left with a really bad taste in my mouth. Will begin to explore some of the many other smoothie/health food options in the area. We uses to drive from Lombard to eat at this place. Anyone know of other good places in the area?

  • 5/5 Mike M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good stuff, expensive though. Only complaint is the raspberries are pretty dry and frozen when you get them. The strawberries and smoothies are great but just the raspberries aren’t for me. Looks like the raspberries have freezer burn or something, not the first time it’s happened. I really enjoy this place and would recommend it, just not the raspberries. Not a coffee person but I do hear they’ve got great coffee. Edit: I didn’t know they were intentionally frozen to preserve nutrients and make them crunchy. I think that is awesome and appreciate it. You learn something new every day.

  • 2/5 Laszlo M. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    The place should be called “Blender Noise” because that’s all you can hear while in there! The food and coffee is quite good, but the atmosphere is ruined by unbearably loud electronica music and blenders that run constantly.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free multi-storey car park
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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