Lookout Joe

Reviews

• Alexander P.

  star star star star star 26 June 2026

  Lookout Joe has been on my must-try list for awhile.
  
  Pros
  +it's right on Mt. Lookout Square, which is super quaint
  +walkable to Ault Park & Observatory
  +parking is unlimited not too far after the metered parking on Linwood/ Delta
  +there's a sunny patio with umbrellas
  +they roast their own coffee / offer fresh grinding (with a wall of roast options)
  +the self-serve coffee options have six different daily brew choices
  +the large coffee mug is only $2.10 and comes with a refill
  
  Cons
  -the ambiance / interior itself is a bit uninspired; nothing special (tables are rickety, you could get lost sinking into the couch it's so squishy)
  -it's situated on a busy intersection: parking seem daunting... you just have to relax and resolve to park farther up the streets (or at the metered lot)
  -there are no plugs at the tables, so your work time is limited to your laptop battery (there's an extension plug available but it only reaches the couch and one table).
  
  I don't get over by Mt. Lookout terribly often, but when I do I know where to stop. Lookout Joe is a cozy spot that really adds to the walkability of the Mt. Lookout area. Some afternoon I'd love to read and have a coffee here and then finish with a walk through Ault Park.

• Stephanie O.

  star star star star star_border 20 June 2026

  I've known about Lookout Joe for years. I'm pretty sure it's been in Mt. Lookout square since I was a child. I had never made the trek over until a couple weeks ago when I wanted to try a new coffee shop while doing some work.
  
  Lookout Joe has a small patio in the front perfect for people watching. The inside has a mix of couch and table seating, perfect for getting some work done or sitting and chatting. I posted up at one of the few tables available near an outlet. One downfall with the set-up is that many of the tables best used for laptops are not close enough to a charging port. Luckily, I was there on a weekday morning and there were only two of us on computers.
  
  The coffee menu is straightforward with your typically coffee suspects. There's a small menu of breakfast & lunch sandwiches as well as a display case with daily goodies (bonus points for selling Donna's Gourmet Cookies!)
  
  I ordered a tasty mocha and some Highlander Grogg coffee to go. Behind some of the seating, Joe has a large selection of coffee beans that he'll be more than happy to grind up for you. The WiFi password isn't listed anywhere in the shop so make sure you ask for it when you're ordering.
  
  Lookout Joe is comfy, welcoming, and they offer quality coffee in the heart of the square. It's the perfect place to enjoy a cup o' joe and people watch or work.

• Rebecca M.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  Update: tried the tiramisu. To. Die. For. I'd like to shake the hand of the man or woman who made it. So good.
  
  Really enjoyed this place for a quick, 20 minute chill session. We arrived 30 minutes before closing on a week day and never felt rushed.
  
  The only thing that still haunts me is that I didn't get any of the desserts. The chocolate and tiramisu are calling my name, a week later. They offer several other options like quiches.
  
  The barista was super friendly. I asked if he could make a Starbucks style caramel macchiato (I know, don't make fun of me). He said he's never been to SB so he doesn't know what that is but if I tell him the ingredients, he's try his best... well, he came back with a pretty darn close caramel macchiato! Kudos to him.
  
  I really like the large selection of coffee on the wall. It is self service and you can even grind your beans. The art on the wall is all for sale and there's several tables for gathering. The couch is pretty gross, it could use a cleaning or a burning. I hope they can get a new couch soon.
  
  Favorite Mom part: they have a shelf of toys and games to keep the kiddos occupied.

• Nicole W.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  Adorable local coffee shop!
  Husband and wife team, the wife is beyond friendly, remembers your face and your order instantly!
  
  The pastries are delightful!
  
  Pro tip: drip coffee, grab your cup on the way in the door, pick your coffee, add your accoutrements, and pay at the desk!
  
  Wonderful location, pleasant place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and maybe do a little work!

• Lauren R.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  I swear I don't want to tell you this. I really, really don't. In fact, my friends might disown me bc I told you... but you DESERVE to know. This place has THE BEST tiramisu. Yeah it's a coffee place and the Winters Blend and Cinnamon-Hazelnut and Turtle coffees are delicious and the couch is incredibly comfortable and they even have breakfast foods and other stuffs, yadda yadda.
  But, girl. That tiramisu.