Had to update my review. Since new ownership the quality has gone way down. The ice cream may still…read morebe good but all the pizzas have burnt cheese and the crust in a dried up mess. The service from the teens working there went from cheerful and helpful to bothered and annoyed. I used to love this place, now I don't think I'm going to return. I'm really saddened by this, their pizza, in my opinion, was the best in town.

Great ice cream, ample portions, nice variety and friendly service! Look forward to stopping here…read morewhen going thru Freeland.

Tasty coffee, good bagels, and friendly service. The space is pretty tight, but it's best for a…read morequick visit or grab and go. Parking was convenient out front.

Great coffee. Very cute interior. Service was wonderful. It was our first time there and the…read morebarista was very patient with us. They also had apple sauce packets with no sugar added for sale which was an awesome little snack for our toddler.

I've had Ruth's baked goods for a long time and everything she bakes is worth returning for! My…read morefav is her German Chocolate cake but her cookies are the best too. Five stars on everything I've tried there!

The service here feels like family - our server was the kindest woman and Ben behind the bar is a…read moregenius when it comes to knowledge of ciders and his own hand crafted drinks! The food menu is small but unique and truly made with love. Their homemade soups and delicious sandwiches were fantastic - the cornbread was dry, but solid, not my favorite but overall - it was a great Fall experience and fantastic service!

We stopped into Bayne's Apple Valley on Midland Road in Freeland , MI Friday for lunch. We both…read moreenjoyed their soup and 1/2 sandwich offer. Look at the size of those "half a sandwiches"! They tasted great, plus their homemade soup selection is phenomenal! Big bonus! Santa Claus stopped by our table to say hi!

The best thing I can say about this place is that the building is absolutely beautiful. It's large,…read morethere's tons of seating, I'm also assuming there are outlets to go with that seating so you could work in there if you wanted. It's connected to other businesses. Although they care far more about their drive-through than those other businesses because definitely one of them has an external door that you would have to cross the drive-through to get to, which is just rude. But that's honestly where all the stars end. The coffee is mediocre. The menu is mediocre. You can get whatever you get everywhere else here and it will taste fine. There's zero originality in their menu. Where it truly goes downhill is their employees. How are you going to be two blocks from downtown Midland and not have any awareness of the area and be able to direct an out-of-towner to a nice place to walk? Perhaps I have high hopes for the intellectual capabilities of barista's in a medium sized town's coffee shop, but these employees are sure to disappoint you if you want to do anything other than order coffee and get your order. Whatever you do, don't expect any level of conversation. They absolutely cannot deliver. On top of that, their motto appears to be "love people," but that only extends so far as I guess their customers. They love people except for when they employ those people. When they employ those people, they love to micromanage them and force them to have an outdated dress code of black shirts. What are they some sort of indentured servant? Go somewhere else. All you can find in this coffee shop is boring.

Manifesting the Perfect Latte (And It Worked)…read more Before I even stepped foot into Live Oak Coffeehouse, I closed my eyes and set my intention. I envisioned the perfect coconut almond milk latte--smooth, rich, subtly sweet, and crafted with care. I felt the warmth of the cup in my hands, the aroma wrapping around me like a cozy hug from the universe itself. I whispered to the cosmos: "Let this latte be everything I desire and more." And guess what? The universe delivered. I entered Live Oak with gratitude in my heart, and the barista--clearly an enlightened being--crafted my drink with the energy of a thousand good vibrations. The first sip? Pure alignment. The flavors danced in harmony, the temperature was just right, and for a moment, I felt like I had truly ascended. The ambiance of this place? Calm, inviting, full of positive frequencies. People chatted, read, worked, all in a state of peaceful flow. You could feel the creativity and good energy buzzing in the air. Some say you can't manifest happiness in a cup, but I'm here to tell you--you absolutely can. If you're ever in Midland, set your intention, walk into Live Oak, and let the magic happen.

There were 8 of us and I had a Great Rueben Sandwich, food was very good and served in a timely…read moremanner. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Thank you for your professional service from our server Christy.

Food was good. Issue is the cleanliness of the bathrooms and state of disrepair on some of the…read morebooths. Torn seats. Women's bathroom out of soap and tissue. The lady on checkout is rude.

We have been customers for decades, my first trip was with my dad to buy 50lb bags of raw popcorn…read moreand lots of candy for Whyte's Theater, that was in 1957. I remember the REAL white chocolate, best in the whole country. I wonder if they still have that for sale? please let me know 757/472-4114!

Been going here since the 70s when dad would take me there for a treat. Love this place, if you…read morelike sweets and candy this is pure heaven.

Beautiful French-inspired cafe in downtown Midland. We enjoyed a delicious brunch with 9 people,…read moreseated comfortably at the high-top community table. Menu was inventive while also offering something for everyone (traditional American breakfast, pancakes, granola oatmeal). While some staff seemed aloof and about as warm as one would expect to receive as an American in France, our service was excellent and attentive, and the food was prepared impeccably, delivered accurately and at the perfect temperature. Pastries we sampled, including the chocolate croissant and scone, were delightful!

Stellar Food as always! Café Zinc. never disappoints. The café is so quaint and the bakery is so…read moredelicious but the food is absolutely the star. My favorite is the quiche. I do like the assorted flavors, but love the goat cheese, asparagus quiche, the best. Service is always great. This is the best place for Sunday brunch. Mimosa anyone?