HUGE selection! Got caramel popcorn and sea salt caramels to bring back to Chicago for my ma (she LOVED them. Said the popcorn tasted fresh). Got the hubby peanut butter maltballs he loved too I gave up coffee as a New Yrs resolution in 2012(which I have stuck to), and they have a LARGE selection of teas, which I appreciated. They also have a large selection of coffees. Chocolate galore and everything in between :) read more

This is a popular destination with tourists and locals alike. The desserts are tasty, the coffee is good, and the live weekend entertainment is lovely. We have always been pleased with our selections. Only 3 stars from me because of their customer service. The employees behind the counter tend to be unfriendly and rude. I guess the question is: Are you willing to overlook it for delicious treats? Our answer: Sometimes, we are. read more

Updated review from my original one. Still having a great experience with them. The sandwiches and soups are very good. I enjoy the hot ham, Reuben, tuna and the Cuban is outstanding. Good coffee choices. The employees are friendly and in good spirits despite what covid throws at them. The manager continues to work hard to update and improve the place. They are my go to place in downtown st Joe and a nice complement to the other cafes and restaurants. read more

A yearly treat when we visit St Joe's... My kids insist they have the best ice cream in Michigan (Sherman's)... Coconut Almond Chocolate & Yellow Cake Batter are the best! Get a regular cake cone and find a tasty surprise in the bottom!! Not giving 5 stars because a little pricey read more

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Went in with bunch of friends and our kids to get something cold to drink, got up to the register and had an unpleasant cashier, ordered our coffee drinks with extra shots of espresso and all you can taste was milk, if you're looking to get an order of iced milk this is your place. I also ordered a strawberry banana smoothie for my son thinking it was made with fresh fruits, well I was wrong, it was made with puree and I didn't even taste the banana, it was super sweet definitely not what I was expecting at all. Skip this place and go around the corner to one of the other coffee shops in town, you'll thank me after you satisfy your caffeine kick elsewhere oh and pocket book because I definitely overpaid for what I got. read more

DO YOURSELF a FAVOR and run the other direction or at least around the corner to the next coffee shop to get better service and better quality coffee. I ordered a Benton Harbor chocolate bar for my kids to share. The sign clearly is marked $2. When the cashier rung me up my total was $4.24. I reconfirmed with the cashier what was in the bag. She reassured me it was the bar. I paid not thinking so much about it. Then realized if the bark was $2 I just paid over 100% in tax? I waited in line to ask the cashier (Blue Shirt, White pony tail, I know she remembers me, as she was on the other side telling her coworkers my complaint, while I was waiting for my coffee with some friends, telling them my experience). I asked her how much tax was? She informed me around 6%. I questioned why the bark was $4.24 when the price clearly states $2 and I went to point it out to her. She said... "Our prices went up"...shrugged her shoulders and gave me that I don't care look. I proceeded to tell her, well you should change your sign that clearly says $2. NO apologizes, no sympathy and just walked away. And of course the two Ice lattes that I picked up on the coffee side, were mainly milk with no hint of coffee/espresso. Run the other direction to Kilwins, Cafe Tosi, or Cabanas. read more

My wife had the espresso cheesecake and it's was pretty good. *Ask for it without chocolate drizzle* I got the NY plain cheesecake and really liked it. I also got the Columbian ice coffee and it was NASTY! I drank not even half while walking around and threw it away. Not sure if the staff knows much about how to make good coffee. Definitely not a place to go for coffee but the ice cream looked good as well as the deserts. read more

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$29.99 / pound chocolate?! Really? This place has slid down hill big time. They had some gimmick where you bang a gong and when someone did (customer goes behind counter to do it, health code violation), it scared the crap out of the unsuspecting customers. We immediately left. We used to bring our kids here and had some fun memories, but it's not what it once was. read more

This was always a favorite when we came to town. This time the service was absolutely awful. My husband ordered A root beer float there was no rootbeer in the case as we were told to get our own sodas. He came back and told the cashier that there was no rootbeer, she barked at him that She knew that there was because she places the order. she did not offer to help find and he had to drink something else. Our floats were in 12 inch mugs and only gave us 8 inch straws. when we asked for longer straws she barked again ..." that's all we've got". How smart is that? read more

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Not a great place for families. Our family visited with our 8 month old twin girls, one of them had a blow out diaper and was sitting in it and needed to be changed, we put down a large changing pad and towel to change our daughter because the single use bathroom was full. An employee, I am assuming the manager, starts yelling at us from behind the counter saying we are in violation of the health department. I tried to explain what was going on but she only raises her voice even louder as the rest of the guests around us are now staring at us. Now I understand the sanitary concerns, but this was a bit of an urgent situation for us, given the table was covered and would have needed to be cleaned before someone else used it I am not sure it was worth yelling at us for it. Regardless it is their rules, we left and changed our daughter on the park bench outside. read more

It ok ....nothing spectacular. I've had better...I've had worse. Sometime the chocolate seems a bit stale...sometimes it fine.

Why do so many dining establishments, where you order at the counter and pre-pay, ask in advance whether you want to tip? We don't take this bait. Turns out you better. After we ordered, we waited 20 minutes for 2 sundaes. (There were only 2 other occupied tables that already had their food.) Extortion? Sundaes, by the wY, were good. (We tip well in restaurants where they take my order at the table, bring my food to me and are pleasant.) read more

Disappointed with the service. I arrived with a few friends 15 minutes before close looking for some ice cream. We saw that the staff had already closed up the ice cream section and were told they were no longer serving ice cream. That was understandable so we ordered desserts instead. After picking up our to-go orders we noticed the staff serving ice cream to guests that had arrived after our group, contrary to what we were told. All guests should be treated fairly and with respect. Unfortunately the staff were more concerned with going home than providing good service to potential repeat customers. read more

Decided to try this out because there was a bogo coupon on the back of my parking ticket. We usually go to killians but decided to try this. It's much cheaper with the coupon and tastes just as good. It was packed when we got there but the line moved a lot faster than killians. Enough of the comparison. It's a nice place with nice service and good ice cream. Definitely a good option for dessert after a long day at the beach. read more

Expensive food that doesn't taste good. The candy is ridiculous too. They could be doing a better job cleaning during Covid. I won't go back assuming I don't catch Covid from my visit and have that read more

Appalling and reprehensible store policy--So, despite the fact that my wife was obviously in line to make a purchase, I was asked to leave the store in a loud and rude manner by a staff member just because I was quietly waiting for my wife to make her purchase while I just happened to be holding a Kilwins cup in my hand. Are the proprietors of this establishment so insecure in their products that they are rude to paying customers? read more

Cafe is under staffed, which a lot of businesses are struggling with but they are also clearly stressed out and snippy with customers. Super disappointing experience. Waited over 30 minutes for 2 sandwiches, they gave away the last soup we had ordered (after charging us), and seemed quite confused with the concept of "iced tea". Lots of other great food choices in St. Joe. read more

This place is awesome. I've been here twice, both on day-trips to St. Joseph from Chicago, and both times my visit here capped a wonderful, romantic summer day. They have a great sofa that faces the intersection, where you can sit with someone and watch the world go by as you enjoy your ice cream and talk about the fun day you've just day. The ice cream is also awesome. I assume the chocolate is, too, although we've never actually purchased the namesake food there. But just for location and friendly atmosphere, I give it five enthusiastic stars. read more

I gotta say love this place for their ice cream, coffee and live music but the older woman that's seems to be the manager is awfully rude. Shouting that the register is standing near is closed while I wait 5 for my cheesecake I paid for and to move 5 feet to my right to the ice cream station. While she's standing in front of the cheesecake waiting for someone to get it for her for some reason? Idk but my past couple times here have been a little salty read more

Omg seriously sinful delicious desserts. I got a New York style raspberry and while chocolate cheese cake. It was so good and rich. Totally worth the diet cheat and ruining my ketosis. read more

Lotta of different options here from ice cream in all different sorts of cones to cheese cakes and regular cakes. I would guess around 30 different ice creams and 15 or so different cakes. I got an ice cream similar to moose tracks and it was very good. The atmosphere is what you would think an ice cream shop would be. Limited seating inside but the water is only a block away. read more

Horrible customer service. We were standing in line to buy about $60 worth of chocolate & treats and because we had Kilwin's bags and ice cream, they asked us to leave. Seriously? If we entered the premises and were standing in line, we were obviously into your products. We will never visit again. read more

This is a great little St. Joe cafe. Great coffee, great desserts. Its a popular hang out for the local high school crowd and they've done a good job of support local high school bands and musicians. And at the very least, given the under 18 group a safe, public, late night hang out. I however, being old, prefer to hit it up during the daytime for a good cup of coffee and some great people watching. OH! and because I love and adore any and all chocolate. read more

4.5...cakes/cheesecakes are awesome...not necessarily unique but rich and yummy! Fun games for kids! Service was good! Happened to have musician in so that was super fun! They also were great and accommodating...was my son's birthday and they got him exactly what he wanted! read more

I really liked this place, at first glance we didn't think it would be good for lunch but they had a nice lunch menu (walk up to the counter kinda place). I had a ruben and I was more than pleased. They had nice little bistro tables out on the sidewalk, which is my fav for people watching. After we ate our lunch we walked down by the water... great location!!! read more

Great chocolate coffee and stays open late!!! (Mon-Thu & Sun 9:00 pm / Fri-Sat 10:00 pm) All kinds of chocolate candy, popcorn flavors n cheesecakes! A nice assortment of coffee beverages. They have soy milk n powder non-dairy creamers! Very chill...n why wouldn't it be?!!! read more

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We decided to stop in here after seeing their lunch special sign for $7, originally going to Caffe Tosi. We got the special which was Hot ham and cheese on sourdough with chips, like a grilled cheese, kids meal which came with goldfish and juice box and 2 salads. They then said that they were out of lettuce, at 1 pm. Kinda disappointed because we had been waiting and kids food still wasn't done. Also, we have been avoiding grains/carbs. We ended up getting sandwiches and taking bread off. All the food was great, they apologized and offered free ice cream for kids. Overall, good food, friendly staff. They could have been faster with service. Smaller ice selection but great prices ice cream and perfect amount of selection. They also have a candy side with chocolates and fancy popcorn read more

I like coming here because there are always delicious options of hot chocolate/coffee drinks that are different with the seasons. Supporting a local company while enjoying creamy chocolate goodness? Yeah, I'm down with that. The candies I have tried tend towards the saccharine...if that's your thing, you'll love the malt balls. There's a great drink fridge that holds all kinds of unique brewed sodas that are hard to find and small-batch brews. The service is less than ideal but the drinks are great. Be prepared to wait a bit for your order but everything I have tried here has been great. My favorites are the Mexican Hot Chocolate and a root beer float with a butterscotch root beer from the drink case. So yummy! read more

Stay away!! They have lines, but most don't wait in them and those who work there allow it. After waiting 45 minutes and still standing in line waiting to pay while many others were served ahead of us, we set our ice cream down and left. What a disappointment! read more

Denise the manager and her staff were great. Veggie wrap with chicken, Caesar Salad, hot chocolate! Yum. Will be back

Surprisingly good lunch deals. Ice cream and desserts are great. Visits: 5 read more

The staff are very helpful. Max was so helpful and provided water.very nice young man. Edwin and Elizabeth were awesome too. Great people, great food read more

I used to frequent this place when I was in high school. Awesome hot chocolate, ice cream, and desserts. I mean, how can hot chocolate made from real melted chocolate and milk be bad? I loved the live music they bought in--introduced to a few local favorites. Plus, around Christmas, they hang their tree from the ceiling (they don't have a ton of room there) which I think is cool, personally. And I remember several times that I was there as they were closing, and they never pressured us to hurry and leave so they could clean. They went on their way as we finished, and let us enjoy our evening. The space is cozy, but as a cafe, that's fine. The large windows are great for people watching. If you're into that sort of thing. Easy to get to, and a great place to just hang out! Definitely recommended. read more

Great cheesecake! Great sweets. Nice environment. The ice cream is good but overpriced.

Good food at the cafe grilled cheese for &10 ok it was good the young server was nice spent over $60 for lunch for the family coffee and chocolate fondue but when I asked the older grumpy lady for a couple extra strawberries to finish our chocholate fondue after the nice waitress had gladly given us extra gummy bears with our chocolate fondue the day before and she says that will cost you extra that is it for me last time for that kind of unappreciated grumpy service read more

I stop in here every so often and get a hot white chocolate, and it is very good. So far no complaints, so at least for now, they get a solid 5-star rating. read more

Not that busy, but tough to get service. Staff having lots of small group discussions and it's unclear where you should stand for different products. Ice cream was good and the candy looked phenomenal. Just wish someone would have let me buy it. read more

Love this place! Came in the morning for a iced chai latte and it was delicious! Came back for lunch and my mom and I split a chicken cheesesteak sandwich and it was really yummy. Cute little place with lots of options for coffee, breakfast, snacks and lunch! read more

All I have to say is: Mackinac Island Fudge! You've got to try their ice cream flavors here, and in all honesty, I prefer this place over the Kilwin's across the street as to the style of that particular flavor! Also a really nice hang out spot as they have live music quite often and have different varieties of chocolate for all you choco lovers out there! And Andrews U students, come through! read more

Expensive chocolates... Crappy coffee... And moldy cake... Yuck!!! Go to Kilwibs for chocolate or find a fanny may candy...