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    Forté Coffee

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jessica S.

    This is a nice little coffee shop. I like that they have decaf espresso to make drinks. I had a decaf latte and it was good. I have tried the baked goods at 2 locations and I do not think they are anything special, honestly. I would stick to the drinks. Staff was friendly.

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    Simran S.

    Forte coffee was a lovely find! My boyfriend and I were driving back to chicago and we wanted some coffee and decided to stop by here. The menu was extremely cute! Well designed and explained every item really well. I had the cracker jack hazelnut and caramel latte and my boyfriend got the shamrock latte. We also got the biscottis - butterscotch and dark chocolate! Super super yum. Our barista was very nice and helpful! Overall the ambiance was great, very cute. Fun Fact: this coffee shop is connected to a glass blowing gallery/factory! Coolest thing ever.

    Delicious coffee but $10 for a matcha latte is indeed ridiculous. I only go when I want to treat myself. The owner is so nice and it is ALWAYS packed. I wish they would do more special matcha latte's but haven't seen anything yet. I do love the fact that they do specials on their whiteboard and switch them up often. I was in between giving them 3 and 4 stars but I truly think that $10 for a drink is soooooooo expensive. My order is matcha latte with oatmilk iced that's it!!

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    Steve B.

    Very cool little coffee shop! Friendly staff, great coffee and awesome cookies! Beautiful interior, the ceiling is gorgeous! As are the old hard wood floors!

    The wall menu to truly satisfy your needs.
    Wyn P.

    I was up in Benton Harbor for a graduation party and I was looking for a Starbucks, well the closest one was in another town. My family told me about this place and once I visited this place and tried was they had to offered, Starbucks was no longer on my mind. Very friendly service, beautiful decor and some of the best tasting coffee to delight you, please visit these folks.

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    I loved it. I love iced coffee drinks and baked goods. This place has both! I sat outside in the sun and relaxed.

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    Very chill vibe! Loved how decorated everything is and how helpful the workers are! The coffee and treats were very good as well!

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