Friendly service. Pleasant setting although a bit cluttered. I had quiche of the day with fruit and coffee that was good. My son ordered a veggie sandwich on rye but they served it on white bread instead. Coffee tasty and pot put on our table for refills that was appreciated. Glad they had milk alternative as my son is vegan. read more

Barista Blues Cafe - Spinach and cheese quiche with fresh fruit - Cafes Near Me - Battle Creek, Michigan

Their service is top notch and extremely friendly. They have daily and weekly specials which are always a fun surprise. It is family owned and run, and they make the atmosphere extremely welcoming. If you just want a good quality sandwich, salad, or whatever else they may have on special, I would definitely recommend stopping in! read more

Stopped by Barista Blues with a few coworkers on Monday because Malia is closed for lunch & we didn't want pub food. Barista Blues is really tasty! The specials all sound amazing. You order up at the counter and grab a number & they bring your food to you. I went with the angus cheeseburger special. It was a really tender, juicy cheeseburger. Had a little bit too much mayo for me, but still tasty! I also subbed out the potato chips for salad. Everything is made-to-order so you can customize anything you want! I have a coworker that has his signature breakfast sandwich for lunch! Talk about awesome service at Barista Blues! 210/365 read more

Absolutely AMAZING! We ordered takeout for an employee luncheon. 8 entrees (sandwiches and salads) were completed within 25 minutes of ordering. Food was amazing, perfect portion sizes. We ended up forgetting to place one order, and the staff was SO quick to receive our call and make that as quickly as possible for pick-up. The gal working up front (will edit once I get her name) was SO incredible. So friendly and quick, as with the entire staff, even when they had almost a full house when I arrived! Again, she was more than happy to get our entree in on the fly, even though that was a mistake on my end. The cafe itself is small and cozy. Perfect for a coffee or lunch date, as the noise level doesn't get too crazy other than early mornings and lunch rushes, which is expected. I didn't get a chance to try the coffee, but it smelled phenomenal. Can't wait to order again. Also excited to try their take home meals! read more

Someone posted this as closed. It is not closed. We stopped by in the middle of the afternoon and had a wonderful spinach quiche. The coffee was delicious. The place is small but lots of seating. Everything is in nice condition. Interestingly decorated. read more

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Good food and great prices. Owners are very friendly and helpful with describing menu and specials. I had the turkey sandwich in a wrap and it was very good. Love quaint little places like this. Give it a try if you are down this way! read more

Mediocre at best! Food seems processed probably from Sams Club, had soup right out of the can. Coffee tasted bland and out of a can... I would think they would use fresh roast. Safe place to go if you want Police presence. Would not recommend read more

Very polite. Everything ordered tasted great. Just wished there was a little more to choose from off the Menu.

Why have I never been here before?! This place is fun and trendy while being down to earth and amazingly friendly. This could easily rival any restaurant in town, and they treated absolutely every patron as if they were a family member. The most amazing part, the patrons were so friendly they talked to us like we were part of their dining room experience. I've written all of this and I haven't even gotten to the actual food! Wednesday night is Italiano night! The only night this establishment is open (sad face!) it's worth it to make this your Wednesday evening dinner spot. My husband and I both ordered the lasagna, my son got spaghetti. The meal comes standard with a delicious and fresh garden salad. I never eat my tomatoes and I finished them. I also typically leave croutons over, but I had to struggle not to finish these. The bread that came with our food was soft and airy, at first I was disappointed it wasn't warm, but upon biting into it, I didn't mind one bit. The lasagna was huge, definitely a two meal portion, aka tomorrow's lunch! The sauce was zingy with just enough acid, there was a ton of ricotta which I love! My son's spaghetti was very good and I stole a meatball and I'm very glad I did. As a self-proclaimed meatball snob, I typically only like my homemade meatballs, but I could easily retire my recipe and just eat theirs. Then, I couldn't resist their eye catching dessert tray. Two pillowy, sweet cannolis and a spumoni blackout later, I happily waddled toward the exit, where the owner, and our spectacular server, Sarah wished us a great evening and said genuinely that they hoped we returned. Which we will. Open for dinner tomorrow just for me! read more

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This place is a diamond in the ruff for the Battle Creek area. Located downtown, Barista Blues is a small mom and daughter business that provides a limited but fantastic menu that is a great place to grab a bite to eat or a quick lunch. The owner MayAnn and the staff here is as fantastic as the food, they welcome you like family. While this may not be the place to go if you are looking for a "family Dinner" of steaks and appetizers, the lunch, soup and sandwich menu has some fantastic options. If you like that kind of thing, the homemade spinach quiche is a must try if you can get there early enough to get some. They also offer custom coffee options that are very good if you are on the go in the morning downtown. Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed, Great place in downtown Battle Creek. read more

I've been to Barista Blues a couple times and it's just a really great place. The workers are so friendly and nice when you order. I always get the grilled cheese which is one of the best. The table are fun with stuff underneath them and the atmosphere was just great. read more

This was a really adorable little place. A bit more than a coffeeshop, but a bit less than a full-fledged restaurant, you can get a meal but won't be pushed out the door if you just want to read your book for an hour or two. At lunchtime, the place was relatively empty, save a few raucous regulars. So if lots of laughter and joking-around-type noise bothers you, I'd suggest bringing some headphones and tunes. But the service was prompt and thorough -- they treated me like a friend. If you're in the area, stop in for a cup and a sandwich! read more

Very personable staff. Great ambiance. I felt almost guilty at the inexpensive lunch. As a traveler, it was nice to find a good spot to feel comfortable. read more

Staff was very friendly and attentive. We had tuna sandwiches. Mine was on a black bean wrap which was definitely the wrong choice. It was dry and a lot of wrap for the amount of tuna in it. My husband's was on a croissant and better. The tuna was white and somewhat bland. It could have used more flavoring with onions and celery! We'll try again and order something different next time. read more

Came here for lunch and ordered the roast beef sandwich that was the special for the day with a cup of tomato soup. The soup had to have been Campbell's soup because it tasted exactly the same or they found Campbell's secret recipe...So I was already disappointed with the quality of soup. The sandwich was meh...it was on a generic bun that you get from the grocery store as opposed to a fresh bakery. The entire meal was nothing I couldn't have done myself for a lot cheaper. My fiancé ordered the salad and it had iceberg lettuce rather than a romaine or arugula type of lettuce that is way more greener and healthier. Overall, for the quality of food that I received, I don't feel it was bistro quality compared to other local bistros I have been to. Definitely some room for improvement. read more

This is a great place to grab lunch or a cup of coffee. The staff is friendly and treat you like you are family.

Their food is absolutely amazing and their coffee. I took my mom here for lunch and we've had it every so often.

Every time I have been, the service and food were wonderful. The prices are exceptionally reasonable for the food provided: everything is homemade on the spot! Maryann is such a sweet lady, and a great business owner. If you're ever in downtown Battle Creek, I highly recommend visiting Barista Blues Cafe for lunch. read more

Maryann is awesome! We came looking for cupcakes and even though she couldn't sell us enough, she was ready to help us find what we need. She called other stores so we didn't have to drive around! Coffee was great too! read more

This has become my go-to lunch spot anytime I'm in Battle Creek. It's right off the main drag in an unassuming door by numerous empty storefront. Luckily they're still around, and that's probably because of their fresh and delicious food. Usually I end up ordering one of their sandwiches in wrap form, and get the side of fruit. The food is usually out quickly, and both the fruit and the sandwich have a refreshing crisp to them so that you can tell the fruits and veggies are fresh. Last time I was in I also ordered a cannoli. It was pretty good, but a touch on the grainy side. read more

I am a big fan of this little spot in downtown. The owner's personality makes me happy every time I walk through the door. The food and the service are good too. Its a busy little cafe so others must feel the same way I do. read more

Great cup of coffee and even better people. Happened in here after a court matter in town and had great experience. Try lunch.

This is a great place for lunch. They are always very busy, so it's best to come early! The friendly staff and good food make up for the times I need to wait (which is not often). Some of my favorites are the Chicken & Grape Salad Sandwich (Tuesday special), the Italian Panino, the BBQ Pork Sandwich (Thursday special), and the Greek Salad. And the quiches :) read more

Friendly staff, went here with my fiancé after Fall into the Arts and was served hot apple cider. Very beautiful place and nice bathroom! Will consider coming back. read more

The best little Cafe in MI, most friendly service with the best food and coffee. I stop by whenever I am in the area. Just a comfortable environment with a relaxing attitude. read more

Nice cafe , staff is very friendly - nice place to have coffee or go to have lunch or dinner .

I love this place great food great service great prices place is clean and we'll kept staff was great I had chicken parm and lasagna it was amazing they served bread first it was also very good I will be back no questions asked read more

Have lunch and breakfast at the Borgess Battle Creek Health Park. Great coffee and wide variety of beverages. Excellent soups and sandwiches. The desserts are very tasty too. Such a wonderful addition to this beautiful medical facility. read more