There are coffee shops that serve great coffee... and then there are coffee shops that make you…read moreinstantly feel something. The second I walked into Uncommon Coffee Roasters, I was hit with the smell of fresh bread. It immediately took me back to my grandma's kitchen. She used to bake a loaf of bread just for me--with no nuts, because she knew that's how I liked it. Walking into her house, I always knew exactly what she was making. It's funny how a smell can transport you somewhere in an instant. Then I looked over at the bakery case. Mistake. Everything looked fresh, homemade, and absolutely beautiful. We had plans to spend the rest of the day walking around Saugatuck, so I talked myself out of buying a loaf... and regretted that decision before we were even back out the door. Despite the line stretching from the counter almost to the entrance, the staff handled it like absolute pros. Everyone behind the counter seemed completely in sync, moving quickly without making the experience feel rushed. Watching them work was almost entertaining in itself. The shop has a colorful, artsy personality that fits Saugatuck perfectly. It feels modern without losing that cozy small-town charm. Between the artwork, the cheerful cups (seriously... how cute are they?), and people scattered throughout reading, chatting, working on laptops, or simply enjoying their coffee, it felt like the kind of place you naturally want to linger. As for the coffee... We ordered three different drinks and somehow all landed on winners. My Don't Be Salty cold brew (cold brew with caramel and salted caramel cold foam) was phenomenal. Another in our group ordered the Caramel Silk latte, and judging by the smile after the first sip, I'd call that a success too. I honestly couldn't tell you what our third friend ordered... only that all three of us agreed we'd happily order our drinks again. Some coffee shops are just a quick caffeine stop. Uncommon Coffee Roasters feels like part of the Saugatuck experience. We'll absolutely be back... and next time, I'm buying the bread,

Love this local small business. I have only gotten the drip brew coffee but it is very flavorful…read more Great vibe at this place. The fancier drinks sound delicious as well.

Always busy but delicious ice cream, fudge, taffy, sweets and more. The dark chocolate salted…read morecaramel fudge is beyond words....

Stopped in for ice cream (great, as always) but also grabbed their 16-pack of Dubai-style sea salt…read morechocolates. The shelf sticker said $9.95 -- at checkout I was told it was actually $39.95. Bought them anyway, figuring a Kilwins product would back up that price. Big letdown. Barely any chocolate flavor, almost no sea salt, and the crispy filling was just okay. It doesn't stand up to Kilwins' other products, and it doesn't stand up to other Dubai-style chocolate I've tried -- and I've tried a lot. Feels like a lazy attempt to cash in on a trend without a product that can actually back it up. At $9.95 it would've been a forgettable splurge. At $39.95 it's a genuine ripoff.

We walked in and were greeted with the smell of chocolate. Their fudge is the best too…read more It was a busy day, but the line moved really quickly and we just got ice cream on this visit (the next day we stopped in for fudge to take home) I love that their food items are always consistent among their stores and the same quality as 20 years ago

they waited on people behind us, did not wait on us. ridiculous price for small cup, $8.47. Walked…read moreout with people who had twice us much as we had and pay a little over $10.00. We will never go back, and never you to anyone.

Bought little individual muffin cakes for Mother's day dinner and they were such a hit!read more

It must be tough running only the second best bakery on this little stretch of the Blue Star…read moreHighway, but since the first best bakery is often closed or out of baked goods, I was a regular here too. The croissants are pretty good, though they do also sell out.

Crane's makes the Best Red Raspberry Preserves! OMG it's AS Good As My Great Grandmother Hamp's…read more Awesome....I purchased the Blueberry too. Yum. Their Dark Covered Blueberries are Delicious too. EVERYTHING I've Tried from Crane's has been Outstanding! I recommend this place. They have Cider donuts too that are Really Good.

Old saloons and roadhouses famously used to serve you pickles and salty foods to draw you in and…read moreget you to buy beer. At Crane's which has the feel of an old saloon, it seems like they serve you famous pies and other baked goods to draw you in and get you to buy fried pickles, chicken tenders, and sandwiches as well. The lunch is serviceable but nothing fancy, the cinnamon rolls were a big hit with the table, and the pies were ok I think, but not up to our family's extremely high standards for Great Lakes area pies. And the wooden chairs were pretty uncomfortable. It got us out of the house, but I think it's overhyped as a destination.

Sigh. Our first job. Yes, it's easy to become sentimental when the fountain looks VERY similar to…read morehow it did ___ [COUGH] years ago. All the greatest hits are still on the menu from when WE were the eager 14 year old soda jerk holding the scoop. You'll still find delicious chocolate sodas, shakes, and sundaes. We sat down to get a break from the rain and the "jerks" got to us right away, took our order, and got the sweets out in less than 5 minutes. We love our town, love the nostalgia, and love that the fountain is still serving up sweet treats.

50+ years in business (with the same fountain counter & stools) and still the best chocolate sodas…read moreever made in the world! I used to work there from 1968-69 and the soda I had today was just as good as 45 years ago. They still hire high school students and they are all super good, attentive and very generous scoopers!

Delicious and simple! Parking seems tedious when you leave, but luckily it was just my car and…read moresomeone else's there. Definitely want to come back to try out the restaurant.

I dropped on a weekday with my pups and ordered a regularly coffee and veggie omelet with wheat and…read morehashbrowns. The server was kind enough to let me know that I can sit with my puppies outside. I got some cold water in a plastic bowl which was an added bonus as it was a very hot day. My order took less than 10 mins and 2 things that I will point out. Eggs in a compostable plate which really made the experience so "to go" like and I was disappointed since I heard so many good reviews and it's definitely about the experience. Second, the omelet had no salt and pepper in it, I get American cuisine but I need basic salt and pepper to understand flavors. It was very bland. That to say I added my spices so all in all I ate well and portions were great. Thanks for letting my pups sit in the shade!