This brunch spot was absolutely wonderful. I was visiting family and had brunch here on 8/10/26…read more The space was very clean and bright. It was bit cold inside but since it was so hot outside, I was still happy about it. We were a large party and came by with no reservations but as it was a Monday, we didn't have to wait at all and were seated right away. I didn't catch the name of the server (I forgot her name) but she was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and ---as a person who works in hospitality, I know how difficult it can be to serve a table of 3 adults and 6 children but she was a pro. She gave great recommendations, was very sweet with the kids, checked up on us regularly and made the entire experience awesome. The food itself was amazing. They have quite a variety of things and I chose to have the Mushroom Benedict ($17) and it came with a side (I chose a side of roasted potatoes). I haven't been to Michigan in 9 years and I live in Los Angeles so these prices are very reasonable and even cheap considering what I'm used to paying for brunch back home. I didn't have any drinks but saw they have a full bar. When I'm back in town, this is definitely a place I would love to come back to.

The food is great but the management is horrendously inefficient…read more We got into a car accident on our way to meet friends for brunch causing us to run a bit late. We texted our friends our order and were 20 minutes out when the table was ready. They refused to seat our group, demanding we all be there because the table would then be taken up too long (even though our friends had our order and food takes time to cook ANYWAYS). We got to the restaurant and ended up waiting another hour just to be able to get a table that we had been waiting for an insanely long amount of time. There is no flexibility, humanity, or understanding with this restaurant. Only robots who "have policies" and are "sorry - that's just the way things are." Honestly, McDonald's is better at this point. At least the food is on par with the shit service at McDonald's. No point in nice breakfast if the people aren't even.kind

This is my favorite coffee spot to hang out and have high quality drinks. The service is amazing,…read morefriendly staff. If you want a good treat, try one of the exotic coffees they have posted on the board. I like that they have different coffees often and you can also purchase the coffee there or online. Great place in the heart of downtown Rochester.

The inside of this coffee shop is very large so there's plenty of places to sit. It looked like…read morethey have live music there too on some days. My cappuccino I ordered was great, but it took over 10 minutes to get it which seemed a bit excessive, especially because I was on-the-go. There were a few people ahead of me and it seemed like they were waiting for about the same amount of time. The coffee I ordered wasn't too extravagant, a cappuccino with oatmilk and caramel flavor. The workers behind the counter just didn't seem like they had much urgency (chatting with each other and checking their phones).

I love this place! food and drinks are amazing! the ambiance is very cute and calming! service is…read morealways amazing! the owner of the location is very kind as well! my Bff was visiting from MD I HAD TO bring here! she loved the coffee! Food: 9/10 coffee: 10/10 ambiance: 8.9/ 10 service: 7.8/ 10 bang for your buck: 7/10

Tried this cafe for first time, loved the vibe, ambience, and desert. I ORDERED BISCOFF BROWNI…read moreWHICH WAS RECOMMENDED BU THEM. IT WAS A BIT SWEETER FOR ME BUT HAD GOOD CRUNCH. i would go again to try mango tiramisu which was another item they recommended. Overall nice service.

There is nothing that I did not like about this place. It was our first time in yet we were treated…read morelike regulars and frankly, felt like regulars the moment we were greeted. My wife and I each had a coffee and sandwich, both were exceptional. I'd dare to say that Elliot has perfected that Roast Beef Chimichurri - honestly, one of the best sandwiches that I've had in years. After we sat down to eat, Rachel came over for a chat. We could've hung out with her for hours, alas we weren't the only ones there and the everyone-is-a-regular vibe that Novel gives off sent Rachel over to some newly arrive customers to welcome them in. If you haven't been, go, but be sure to clear some time on your schedule as my wife and I found that we didn't want to leave and had a 2nd coffee while lounging with a book.

Finally made it in for our first visit. We split two sandwiches and these are our thoughts: grilled…read morecheese was just ok, needed more cheese. The roast beef chimichurri was okay, but it felt like it needed something to level out the heat of the chimichurri. I think it would be amazing with some roasted red pepper--slight heat to balance the spice. I know it would change the sandwich to something entirely different, but i think it would be amazing with coleslaw. Bookstore was fine, just a lot less books than I was hoping for. Looks like they keep a mix of more popular/new release titles, mixing in some older favorites. As a librarian I am always going to want more books, so take that with a grain of salt.

Really nice coffee shop in downtown Rochester. Came in here for a cup of coffee and was amazed by…read moretheir menu. Tons of different drink combos! They had diagrams of how each style of coffee was made so you knew exactly what you were going to get. I got hung up on the flavor options as there seemed to be over 15 different ones! It's a really cozy place. We sat in the leather chairs near the fireplace. Street parking is also available nearby!

Great place if you have dietary restrictions! They have vegan and gluten free pastry options. As…read morewell as a specialized drink menu depending on the season. The service can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is. Great place to sit and work during the week, when it's less busy.

Great service, barista took time to make sure I got the order I wanted and was very kind…read more Carmel macchiato was awesome!

Pretty nifty place. Owner and the staff are terrific, too! It's comfortable, serene setting is…read moreperfect for reading, relaxing or meeting up. It's very small with only a few tables, but most folks are carrying-out. I had a tasty white chocolate mocha, but easily could go for a cappuccino, latte or americano. Mrs. E. recommends one of their wonderful bubble tea drinks, sweet potato, to be exact. I'm curious to try their vanilla bean on the next visit. Enjoy Macaroons, Macarons and Mochi. They also have fresh baked cookies and my favourite, moon cakes. They've created a clean, cozy little nook that's well decorated and conveniently located. 07/26

I've been wanting to try this place since they opened, as I drive past it a few times a week. This…read moreis a new cafe on the corner of Auburn and Livernois roads in Rochester Hills, MI. This is part of a multi-use group of buildings and they seem to have the prime spot right at the corner. When I walked in, I was welcomed by a clean and pleasant space with high ceilings and green and gold decor. It's all new and there is a variety of seating types. I chose to sit at a small table near the side entrance. They have so many great food and beverage options, it was hard to choose. The nice young lady who took my order was very patient with me - I had lots of questions being my first time here. I ended up with a Mocha Pearls drink, Nutella Dubai Baklava, and an Almond Croissant. The drink was supposed to have chocolate pearls in it but I suppose since I ordered it hot, they melted. It basically tasted like a chocolate mocha so I would like to come back and try something different next time. The baklava sent me to the moon and back - I love chocolate baklava and it's hard to come by. Add the "Dubai" crunch kataifi with pistachio and I'm done! It was amazing! The Croissant was served warm and it had an almond paste inside. Soooo fresh and good! I love the attention to details and the care they took to serve everything so visually appealing. I appreciate that added touch. I will be back - and likely often!

I want to love this coffee shop so much since I live nearby, I've been twice and will probably try…read moreit a third time to attempt to find something I like. In all fairness, I'm probably not the target market here - they have a huge drink menu with lots of different syrups and flavorings but I'm more of a no frills coffee person. The first time I got a plain latte and it was just ok, so this time I tried one of their specialties - the Mont Cloud. I assumed it would be mostly coffee and some cream but I guess it was a cloudy day because it was mostly cream (and ice) for $7. I also decided to try the basbusa because I've never had it before, but again ended not being up my alley since it's syrup-soaked. Oh well. The inside is decorated really cute and there's lots of different kinds of seating. They also have an outdoor patio area. Free parking since this coffee shop is located in a little strip mall. 3.5 stars overall.

This is one of my most favorite places for cocktails & appetizers. My girls & I go every week for…read moretheir espresso martinis, sliders, fries, and Caesar salads. Saint 1881 is so consistent, has a great staff, and incredible atmosphere. I will never not recommend this place!

This is a beautiful, newer, restaurant located in a renovated church across the street from their…read moresister restaurant, Rochester Brunch House. The front is well maintained and welcomes you through the door to a gorgeously decorated dining room and bar. Seating is somewhat limited (it's a small space) but we got there during a slower period so we were sat right away. The brunch menu has a good variety and I opted for the Avocado Croast (the "toast" was a croissant) and a drip coffee. Beware that the drip coffee gets only one free refill. I asked during ordering because there are some places that don't give any free refills. Hubby ordered the Huevos Rancheros served in a bowl. The food came out beautifully and was very fresh. If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say they are keeping the roasted potatoes in a steamer which is making their crispy outer layer somewhat soggy but they still tasted good. They should revisit how they are keeping them warm or crisp them quickly before serving. The avocado toast didn't have a lot of avocado but it was still good. They should consider adding some sea salt to top it off - it would enhance the overall flavor. The service was good - I think our server wasn't comfortable in this job. That was okay for us as she warmed up to us after a while. All in all, a nice experience for our first time there. I'd like to return to try other menu items in the future.

This is one of the only places that takes reservations for brunch. We decided to take the family…read moreout for Mother's Day and we were glad we chose recipes. Location is very nice, good thing is that they have a parking lot so we didn't have to struggle for parking. Between the 4 of us we ordered 5 entree and coffees and were able to finish most. Portion sizes are optimal, not tooo huge but definitely not less. Service was great too. Ambience felt like dining at home for a bit, not too fancy which we don't mind. Prices are appropriate, our entire bill was 105$ including tip. I see there is one in Troy by the same franchise, I will try that since that one is in walking distance..

Arrived right after opening on a Tuesday morning. Had the place to ourselves for 45min with one…read moreserver and kitchen staff. Nice decor learning toward cute/romantic. Portions are hearty and filling. Flavors are well balanced. Came for the Vegan Santa Fe Hash and it did not disappoint - one of the best vegan breakfasts in the area. Coffee was endlessly refilled as well. No real maple syrup or natural jam available (smuckers and log cabin are both high fructose), however, the blackberry compote replaced both options for bread and French toast with excellent natural flavor and crunchy blackberry seeds.

Delicious! Cannot say enough great things about these yummy treats and the wonderful owners. The…read morecrust is homemade, buttery, and flakey. We got chocolate filling and Oreo filling, and both were excellent. This is Boston North End quality. Plus, the owners were so kind answering our questions and chatting with us while we picked our selections. The next time we're up from Dallas, we will be stopping in for more!

I've had their cannolis before, but had never actually been in their shop or ordered them myself…read more A few months back, my husband & I went to the Arts & Apples fair & decided to stop in here before heading home. It's a cute little shop & the man that was working was super friendly & helpful. I thought it was really cool that I got to watch him actually fill the cannolis as I chose my flavors & then was able to pick whatever toppings I wanted for the ends for each cannoli! We ended up doing a variety of flavors & all of them were delicious! We recently stopped in again to get some more! This time we also got a variety pack & the cookies & cream was mine& my husband's favorite!