The Good Beans Cafe is not just a coffee shop. It's a community cornerstone for all walks of life…read morein the Flint area. The owner is beyond personable and knows the regulars on a first name basis. I've been a patron for 22 years and always look forward to some time well spent at The Good Beans Cafe. If you can't decide on a drink, The Old Flannel Jacket is to die for. Take some time to swing in and see what this local gem is all about.

Atmosphere felt comfortable, lots of cool local gifts to look at. The owner was very kind &…read morewelcoming. My partner got an iced caramel latte and an iced lavender latte for myself. I would give it a 10/10. We definitely plan on coming back again

Stopped in here on my way to an event and I had some time to kill. The aesthetic of the coffee shop…read morewas adorable, staff was super friendly, they were packed but the service was still amazing and the drink was delicious. I got a hot vanilla latte

Super cute coffee shop. Everyone is so friendly and helpful…read more Cookies and scones were soft, flavorful, and delicious. Coffees were not overly sweet. Great place

This is a really great bubble tea spot! The shop has a very modern interior and they even have…read moregames in the back, which makes it a fun place to hang out with friends. The staff has always been kind and helpful whenever I've visited, and they have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. Some of my favorites so far have been the Icy Thai, Purple Oreo, Matcha drinks, Fruit Teas, and their Milk Teas. I especially appreciate that their Milk Teas are dairy-free, which is a big plus for me. I did try one of the Milkaholic drinks (the Cloudy Ube), and since those contain dairy, the dairy flavor ended up overpowering the drink for my taste. If you like dairy drinks you may enjoy it more, but it wasn't my favorite. I went back because I thought something was wrong with the drink, and the staff was kind enough to make me a different drink to replace it! I also tried the Coco Bean Blend, which is made with Vietnamese drip coffee and a coconut slush. The coffee flavor was very strong and bitter for me, and the coconut slush didn't have much flavor and felt more frozen than slushy. One other thing I noticed on my most recent visit is that the fish tank (which is black) seems to have a lot fewer fish than it did when they first opened or during previous visits. Overall though, this is still a really fun spot with lots of drink options, and I'll definitely keep coming back to try more from their menu.

The girls that were working answered our questions and were very kind/friendly... the service was…read moreso great! My kiddo loved the purple haze w/strewberry popping boba... Loved the "coffee shoppe" feel...

Laid back atmosphere, friendly employees, good coffee/tea…read more. We've stopped in a handful of times when in the cultural area (my old neighborhood) and found it to be very lovely..great atmosphere, good coffee and pastry, nice vibe, good prices, great service, decent location.. My husband and I particularly enjoyed the attentive service, the friendly dog that hangs out (it belongs to the owners, I believe), and terrific pour over coffee. Now that Flint Foster is closed and Good Beans operates on only limited boutique hours (ugh), we'll make Dorothy's more a local hangout..

Great coffee!! We like the ambiance a lot too and the spiritual message of trust in our Creatorread more

This place is about 40 minutes from us and while on a road trip to Grand Rapids we decided to stop…read morein for a pick-me-up as it was on our way. You guys, this place is legit and well for sure be going back despite the distance! My wife and I both got Banana Lattes and they were fantastic. The problem with a lot of coffee shops (local or chain) is they have these speciality drinks on their menus, but they never really taste like what they are meant to taste like. This was like your Grandma's World Famous Banana Pudding, but in coffee form. It was creamy, had tons of banana flavor, wasn't too sweet, and the espresso was perfectly pulled to balance everything out. We also got a few pastries and my only regret was not getting any pictures. That's mainly because we devoured them so quickly. One was their Pistachio Croissant which was packed full with pistachio spread. No skimping there. We also got their Blueberry Croissant which gave baklava vibes with this sticky sweet honey/syrup. A little messy, but totally worth it. The service was excellent and the owner was super friendly and helpful with making suggestions on what to order. All around it was great vibes, great drinks and food, and a great experience in general. Quick side note, to the dude crying over their WiFi password being "FreePalastine" in their review saying how they should keep their opinions to themselves, you're probably the same type of person who would be all like "Hell yeah brother!" and high-fiving the owner if it had been "MAGA2028" instead. You can't have it both ways my little snowflake!

Tucked into the plaza by Foutch's Pub (right by Speedway at Corunna & Linden), this new coffee spot…read morefeels like a little escape from the everyday grind. The vibe is elevated but cozy, think elegant decor, tons of space, and plenty of comfy spots to actually sit, sip, and stay awhile. The menu leans creative with unique flavor combos you don't see everywhere, and everything we tried was solid. Service was genuinely friendly (not the forced kind), and the whole place was spotless, which always earns bonus points. They've also got pastries and cookies if you're in the mood to turn your coffee run into a full-on treat moment. Easy parking, super convenient location near Walgreens, Walmart, and a bunch of other spots, so it's perfect for a quick stop or a relaxed hang. We paid about $16 for two iced coffees, which feels pretty standard for something a little more specialty. Overall: a stylish, welcoming addition to the area that actually makes you want to linger. Definitely worth checking out.

Do not get beans here. Do not let them grind them. I like to support local shops when I am…read moretraveling and I have my own espresso maker. I asked for espresso grind. When I opened the bag I could tell right away it was too fine. I attempted to pull a shot, but got nothing. It was most definitely Turkish grind. Since I could do nothing with the bag, I went back to explain this was ground too fine. The same individual was there and reacted with condensation, saying this is indeed espresso grind, which is basically Turkish, and he doesn't know what kind of maker I have so he cannot dial it in. I said I have never had this problem in the years I have done this at other shops. He acted like he could do nothing for me, so when I pressed that I can do nothing with these beans I spent money on, he got on the phone. At one point I heard him say, "Yes, I tried to explain that to her." As if I didn't know what I was talking about. I was finally given the option to get a bag of beans without having them ground, which is all I really wanted. I can grind the beans in my own grinder at home. I went down the street and bought a bag of beans there. I asked for espresso grind and mentioned that the last place gave me Turkish. She had to look up the appropriate setting, but she got it perfect. When I got home and opened the bag of beans from Black Iron, the beans were oily and smelled burnt. My coffee tasted that way, too. I was rather shocked because the latter I had ordered with my purchase was not bad. I had to use them up slowly by masking the bad taste with my go-to beans.

Love this cafe! I haven't tried them in years since moving away, but had to stop in during a recent…read morevisit home. They have since changed owners since I last visited, and had the opportunity to meet the new owners daughter who was working on bar that day. She is so friendly and makes a great macchiato! I used to be a barista for a few years and have since become an at home espresso enthusiast. This cafe produces delicious, quality espresso made with care. Quiet, clean, and cozy. Great study spot or catch up with friends. Can't wait to return next time I'm in town!

On a road trip Saturday we decided to stop in Swartz Creek for coffee and checked out for the first…read moretime Fireside Coffee. My daughter picked it because it had good reviews on google....we actually passed by it at first as the area it's in wasn't where you'd typically envision a coffee shop. The owner either lives in front of it or next door to it(..?) so there's a house in front. Anyway-went to the back behind the house & found the parking lot. There was a small patio area attached to the back of building where some people were sitting. You actually enter through the back also, with a pretty ordinary entrance. Was surprised at how cute it was inside, even though it's small. Not a whole lot of indoor seating-that was full and only about 6 people able to sit(?) It was definitely less than 10. So that was disappointing as it was really hot & humid Saturday. But-they had things for sale like shirts, cups, coffee. Even a section that they sponsored a local artist from Flint that I thought was nice. The 2 employees were very kind. Great customer service. I got the "Island Vibes" iced drink they were promoting and it was really good. I could taste the coconut and lavender so I was happy about that. My daughter wasn't as impressed with her drink-it was a hot latte with some marshmallow flavor. She said she couldn't taste the marshmallow flavoring. They have a small room for conferences if you want a coffee spot for a meeting. There seemed to be a larger area for their own offices....so I'm just wondering if this is a fairly new place just starting out recently or in the past year or so. Overall, cute store. Employees make it worth a trip back sometime if I'm going that way. Enjoyed my coffee. Seating though would make it difficult to go back there on a cold or rainy day as there's not a lot of seating.

Food are delicious, service people are friendly and welcome nice and cozy atmosphere.read more

This is my second time here and I will return again. While at first I did not expect to see a…read morecoffee shop in a small strip center, the ambiance is welcoming and the baristas are all super friendly (Kinda makes sense since their core jobs are all in service (first responders). Thanks for letting me hang out a bit, chat with you all, and do a little work too.

I dropped in for a quick latte. I wanted something other than my usual Starbucks so I looked for a…read morelocal spot and this came up. Cute place. Kind of hidden so you don't know it's there unless you're looking for it. I had a Samoa latte that was very good and well balanced. Not too sweet, and it had the perfect amount of espresso shots. The staff was really friendly. I'll definitely be back.