Love the coffee, tea and snacks. Ambiance is lovely. Great service. Will definitely hang out more.read more

This place was generally good. The green and ginger teas were of high quality. Note: they are…read moreintense (the green tea was the strongest I've ever had). The chairs are padded, making them much more comfortable than average for a coffee shop. Caveats: - The music (in the Bruno Mars / John Legend vein) was a bit louder than I would have liked to be conducive to conversation. - The condition of the bathroom was not as good as it should have been. There was a faint smell, the toilet needed to be plunged, and the soap was out. I told staff about the soap. They said they would fill it but it was still empty nearly two hours later.

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.

I arrived at Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe a little earlier than planned for a meeting, so I…read moretreated myself to a cappuccino and a freshly baked cinnamon roll while I waited. The coffee was rich without being too strong, and the cinnamon roll was warm, soft, and perfectly paired with it. By the time my meeting started, I was already thinking about coming back just for the pastries. It's a charming spot that makes slowing down feel worthwhile.

Super cute, cozy, and quaint cafe! Off the bat the place was very nice looking and I appreciated…read morethe cute small business corner they had as well games tucked away to the side. The barista was nice and helpful when answering our questions. My friend and I really wanted to try their coffee flights so we got Valentine's Day special. All of which were lattes as the barista said. We got them all iced and were very yummy! We liked how they were presented and our ranking of the drinks were 1) Nutty Ex (the pistachio flavor was really nice), 2) Sweetheart, 3) Dozen Flowers, and 4) French Kiss. We all also ordered their Hot Cake, Sausage, Cheese and Egg item which was good. My friends got the Strawberry Lemonade which they noted had a lot of ice so they would ask for light ice next time. Overall, nice experience and would come again!

Alkabeer When we…read morewent there was no customers. We went on a Saturday afternoon. Maybe most of their customers come during the weekdays. Nice decor, clean. This kind of setup is common among new shops. Sofa. Games. Tv. A photo chair. Nice and welcoming. When we came in, the workers were training. Maybe a bad time, but once customers come in, the training should stop. We were not even greeted with a "Hello". The items in the window display was not even priced. I had to ask. The workers were very young, so maybe they were a little shy. Either way, we did not feel welcome or helped. The feeling was more of "leave us alone ". Remember, this place was empty. My wife had high hopes. We traveled over 30min away and this was the treatment we got. A smile goes a long way. Recommended

I visited Alkabeer cafe recently with my wife and adult children. We had heard good things and were…read morelooking forward to checking it out. The Good: The atmosphere is quite pleasant, and the establishment itself has a nice vibe. We ordered several lattes and tried the rolled ice cream; both were actually pretty good and met our expectations for a quality treat. The Bad: Unfortunately, the experience was soured by a very rigid and, frankly, off-putting service policy. After finishing our round of lattes and and ice cream, my wife asked for a simple cup of water. We were told that they are prohibited from giving out cups of water and were instead directed to purchase overpriced bottled water. The Verdict: While I understand a business needing to manage costs, refusing a basic cup of water to a paying customer feels like a poor way to build loyalty. It turned a nice family outing into a disappointing experience. Instead of feeling like a valued guest, it felt as though we were just wallets to be exploited. It is a shame because the products were good, but this encounter left such a bad taste that I doubt we will be returning.

This is a nice, bright, and lively cafe located in downtown Rochester MI. You feel welcome the…read moremoment you walk in. The place was packed but it was a Friday night after dinner time. Despite the hour, there was still a lot to choose from so we got a mini S'more's Cake, a Red Velvet Cookie, and a macaron. The staff are super friendly and accommodating and offered to warm up the cookie. I recommend doing that - it tasted like it came right out of the oven! The treats were very good and I definitely want to return to try other things!

Stopped by this coffee shop/cafe. They have a large space with plenty of seating. They carry large…read morevariety of coffee drinks, non coffee drinks and desserts. I tried one of their seasonal lattes which was delicious, but very sweet (even after asking for half sweet).

This cozy cafe is tucked away in a giant strip mall, attached to a church that used to be an AMC…read moretheater. In fact, a few years before, they built a questionably-located apartment building in the middle of parking lot so view of the place is utterly and completely blocked from the road. The place is cavernous and has plenty of hangout space and tables for groups. I've been here three times, mainly when the place is empty and I am the only one or close to the only present. But the barista/staff have always been very pleasant and kind, which is a bonus. There's ample parking (church/former theater, remember?). The place has great natural light and comfortable couches. It's a very good place to grab a latte and chill, by yourself or with others. Unlike other places, they're not blasting music to drown out all conversations and there's very little echo to the place, never mind how large it is. They even post a welcome sign to hangout; just don't bring outside food/beverages. In today's environment when people are looking for a place to be legit chill, they have plenty of places to choose from. Panera and Starbucks are annoyingly loud/rude and corporate. I'd rather choose local. Choose this place at least once or before you know it, we won't have as many of them.

I saw the good reviews and just had to try it for myself! The cafe was super cute nice ambiance I…read morecould imagine myself doing work there and it wasn't busy but I imagine if it is there's a lot of room/seating. The employee was nice and brings out the food. I went with my family and they got different variations of bagels (salmon, eat well classic, chicken pesto), a wrap, lavender latte, hazelnut latte, banana smoothie, and I got the quinoa chicken pesto with a melo mango smoothie. The food didn't take too long and we all liked our drinks! The food itself was good but nothing too special. There's a lot of options to choose from so I would come again to try their other things with a friend.

I've been coming here with my family since I was a baby and since the new owners took over the food…read moreis not good to mediocre, the service has also gone downhill as almost everyone has left. It used to be packed everyday and now it's empty. After the change our favorite waitress personally asked us how we felt about it as she was making a list of regulars who weren't happy! The interior also changed for the worse and looks like a funeral home. This was a regular spot for my family friends and partners and none of us even consider it anymore. It's really sad. This used to be my favorite spot. All of us say we miss drakes and it hasn't even closed

Great place for breakfast! Super friendly staff and great portions. So tasty too. We were in the…read morearea and liked other reviews. Understated from the outside but don't let that deter you! We had the corned beef hash and eggs, Drakes Special breakfast, and Drakes Special omelette. We all had full bellies and take away for later. The hash was cooked to perfection, hash browns crispy on the outside and hot and tender inside. My omelette had just the right amount of filling. Clean and tidy restrooms too. If we're in the area we'll be back!

UPDATE - stopped by and it appears that the business is closed ?…read more ---- Cute cafe in Somerset mall. I stop in for their mocha. Nice place to stop for a coffee and a local baked item. There is a few seats inside the cafe. Most of the seating is outside the cafe in the mall, where there are small round tables and built-in seating. Service is friendly every time I stop.

Good ambiance with kinda pricey but nice craft drinks. Guava matcha was unique!…read more Nice seating area. Came in on a weekday, wasn't crowded. Staff is friendly!

I don't get the name but love the dachshund icon!!…read more Good baristas. Nice coffee break in the mall. Place is crowded always. Very cool decor

I've eaten here several times over the years and I've always have had a delicious meal. On my last…read moretrip I had their chicken salad with their tasty lemon vinaigrette. That dressing is to die for! They serve their complimentary consommé along with the star of the show, their popover with strawberry butter. It's very chill in there and the service is good too. The only thing that makes me hesitate giving them a 5 is their prices, but everything is expensive these days... so a 4.5

My second time around to come here and it did not disappoint. The first time I tried their sandwich…read moreand I wasn't very fond of it because it was a little dry for my taste, i decided to come again because I loved the service and atmosphere. This second time was great! I tried something different and the food was definitely more to my liking. The service was always exceptional! And the atmosphere is so cute. My husband and I brought my mom here for her birthday lunch and we enjoyed it all. I would recommend coming here for a brunch/lunch.