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Bad Owl Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Bad Owl Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Bad Owl Coffee Roasters is a Las Vegas-based specialty coffee company that has evolved from its origins as a niche, Harry Potter-themed cafe into a serious, multi-state roastery and cafe operator. While the brand maintains a playful, wizard-inspired aesthetic and a menu of creative signature beverages, it has shifted its primary focus toward high-quality, in-house coffee roasting and a robust food program. With locations across Nevada and in Chicago, the company balances its whimsical roots with a professional commitment to specialty coffee, offering a diverse menu that includes breakfast, lunch, and a variety of house-roasted beans. The brand is recognized for its ability to bridge the gap between accessible, fun-forward coffee culture and the technical demands of a modern, independent roaster.

Ownership
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business co-founded and owned by Yuzo Kono and Annie Bailey Cheng.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its whimsical, wizard-themed atmosphere and creative, playful signature espresso drinks like the ButterBrew, which evolved from its original Harry Potter-inspired concept.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names for its coffee offerings. While they roast their own beans, they utilize proprietary naming conventions for their single-origin coffees rather than traditional country-of-origin labeling.
Notable coffees
  • — First Year's Flight (sampler including espresso, sea salt nitro, Butterbrew, and cortado)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Bad Owl Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Frank and Tank's Decaf

Viejo Caldas, Colombia · Sugar-cane

Features nuances of brown sugar, cherry, and milk chocolate with medium body and acidity.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Bad Owl Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters (Southwest Roastery)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Las Vegas, Nevada, that sells bags of coffee beans.
Physical
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters (Henderson)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Henderson, Nevada, that sells bags of coffee beans.
Physical
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters (Bridgeport)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Chicago, Illinois, that sells bags of coffee beans.
Physical
Documented online sources
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers coffee beans and sample packs for shipping.
Website

I verified the brand's physical cafe locations in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Chicago, as well as their direct-to-consumer online shop; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 21, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Bad Owl Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-07-18 · What Now Las Vegas
New Coffee Bar Looks to Be Replacing Bad Owl Coffee Roasters Downtown

Licensing paperwork filed with the City of Las Vegas indicates that a new concept called Vileo Coffee Bar is slated to replace the Bad Owl Coffee Roasters location at 300 S Fourth Street. The space was previously occupied by the roaster, marking a change in the brand's downtown retail footprint.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify specific coffee sourcing origins or formal philanthropic partnerships through the brand's website or public news coverage.

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