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Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
Lansing coffee shop announces closure of its Old Town location after two years.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Blue Owl Coffee, a popular Lansing coffee shop, has announced that it will be closing its Old Town location on February 6, 2026. The company cited the need to focus on a more sustainable future and cut costs as the reason for the closure. Blue Owl Coffee will continue to operate its other locations in REO Town and East Lansing.
Why it matters
The closure of Blue Owl Coffee's Old Town location is part of a broader shift in the Lansing eatery landscape, with the nearby Old Town General Store also announcing its closure in the coming months. This highlights the challenges small businesses face in maintaining a presence in evolving urban neighborhoods.
The details
Blue Owl Coffee opened its Old Town Lansing location in September 2019. In a Facebook post, the company announced that Friday, February 6, 2026, will be the last day for the Old Town spot. The company said it has made the "tough decision" to close the location as part of efforts to build a more sustainable future and cut costs.
- Blue Owl Coffee opened its Old Town Lansing location in September 2019.
- Blue Owl Coffee announced the closure of its Old Town location on Facebook at the end of January 2026.
- The last day of operation for Blue Owl Coffee's Old Town Lansing location will be Friday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Blue Owl Coffee
A local coffee shop with locations in Lansing's REO Town and East Lansing neighborhoods.
Old Town General Store
Another business in Lansing's Old Town neighborhood that has announced it will be closing by the end of March 2026.
What’s next
Blue Owl Coffee will continue operating its other locations in REO Town and East Lansing.
The takeaway
The closure of Blue Owl Coffee's Old Town Lansing location is a sign of the challenges small businesses face in maintaining a presence in evolving urban neighborhoods, as evidenced by the nearby Old Town General Store's upcoming closure as well.
