The prices are overpriced and the opening hours are disappointing…read more As someone who went to High School in Gladwin and often stayed after school to finish projects - and then after work wanting to grab a tea or coffee, closing at 4:30 seems... odd, for a coffee shop. The customer service is also not the best. I've heard multiple employees - from new ownership and last - talking in the back room about customers. On top of that, the service itself is okay. They give you your drink and that's about it - no other service.

The nicest family owns this!! One of the best coconut, vanilla lattes I have ever had!! along with…read moreone of the best açaí bowls I have had aswell!! I definitely recommend this place

The lattes were delicious, perfectly hot and they have all the non-dairy milk options. I would…read morechoose Kiss Me over Starbucks any day! Great service, cute atmosphere! A must stop if in Houghton Lake.

Had the most bizarre experience here a few weeks ago- I ended up waiting close to 45 minutes for my…read morecoffee I ordered, they forgot about my order. There was one person waiting in line in front of me, and maybe two-three other people that came in behind me, all of which got their drinks before I did. They then made me the wrong coffee. The coffee was delicious though once I got my order, I intend to come back because I really hope this was a weird one time fluke! I repeatedly heard the staff ask each other if what they were doing was "right," and the response from staff seemed to be inconclusive.

We found our new go-to breakfast spot! Ashton and Lesha took great care of us and were both…read moreincredibly friendly and attentive. Sam also kept Scott's coffee topped off the entire time, which was a nice touch and much appreciated. The food came out surprisingly fast, and you could tell it was homemade. We both ordered eggs over easy with hash browns, toast, bacon, and ham, and everything was cooked perfectly. The real standout, though, was the biscuits and gravy. They were absolutely delicious and will definitely be ordering those again. The restaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming and helpful, and the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. We're so glad we found this place. It's officially our new regular breakfast spot, and we highly recommend it!

Their food is amazing, It always comes out hot and the service is always outstanding.read more

Great selection of coffee drinks, fun drinks, and pastries! There is also a very cute gift shop…read morethat has everything including clothes! Always worth the stop

Just visiting for the week, and I've already been in twice for drinks…read more They have a boutique with various gifts, clothing, and specialty items. The muffins and cupcakes were some of the best I've ever had. They were super moist and flavorful, and if I lived here in town, I would pick these treats up regularly. My favorite was the pineapple upside-down muffin; the carrot cake was equally impressive! My favorite drink is the matcha latte. I get it with oat milk and add sugar for a great mid-day pick-me-up! They have plenty of space to study/work or hang out over coffee. The staff was welcoming and friendly! I'll be back next year for sure!

We had an enjoyable experience with good food and a great selection of drinks…read more We started with the Dilly Pizza Sticks - they're great and the perfect balance of cheese, pickle and sauce. The dill pickle ranch was packed with dill and had good flavor. The meals were the Pesto Chicken Salad, and not pictured the Reuben Turkey. The salad was a smaller portion than I expected, but priced appropriately at just $12 is a great deal. The Basil Pesto dressing is divine, so flavorful and the goat cheese was perfect. This salad will absolutely bring me back. The selection of craft beer, cider, mead, and wines was outstanding - we each opted for a flight and got to try 8 amazing selections. Also priced at just $12 for a flight - it was a great deal. The cherry wheat was the best cherry wheat I've ever tried, this brewery absolutely needs to begin distributing. I'd love to offer this selection at our bar. My one complaint (because I'm super picky and quite snobby about sauces) - the ranch needs to be homemade. With so many delicious dressing and sauce recipes on the menu it's a really big disappointment to have ranch that's not homemade. For me being a sauce snob - that's a deal breaker for me at any restaurant. Overall - our experience, service and vibe here was outstanding and we felt comfortable and right at home. Our server was fantastic, the ambiance inside is very chill and relaxing, and the food was great. I'll still give ya 5 stars because it was really great overall!

Stopped into Four Leaf Brewing and really enjoyed the ciders. The staff was friendly, and the…read moreatmosphere was fun, welcoming, and clean. We ordered the Ancho Nachos with a side of beer cheese. The beer cheese was fantastic and honestly what made the nachos enjoyable. The melted cheese on the nachos themselves was pretty sparse, so having the beer cheese on the side was key. One thing I really liked was the banana peppers. They were a nice acidic surprise that added a pop of flavor in place of your traditional jalapeños. I think the dish would benefit from more tomatoes or a fresh salsa to brighten everything up. The biggest thing holding the nachos back was the chips. They were thick, grainy, old-style nacho chips that tasted a bit like cardboard. A better chip would elevate the entire dish! At $16 for a fairly modest bowl of nachos, I expected a more polished and elevated offering. The flavors are there, and the beer cheese is excellent, but the overall execution doesn't quite match the price point. Overall, I'd happily return for the cider, friendly service, and enjoyable atmosphere. A few small tweaks to the nachos could make them every bit as good as the rest of the experience.

My family of 6 came for dinner on Saturday evening and waited and waited to be waited on with 4…read morewaitresses who not once even acknowledged that they saw us as they walked pass us numerous times, not a nod, not a smile not a hand wave NOTHING and same thing as we walked out they stood in the narrow hallway and never said a word ! We spent good money on great service with great food and an outstanding waitress ( Samantha ) at the Cedar House No do overs @ Pepper Mill from us. P.S. Pepper Mill do better.

This was a favorite of my parents for several years when camping in the Gladwin City Park,they…read morereminisced about the sour cream raisin pie. We followed tradition when in Gladwin recently, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Pepper Mill. The burgers and meatloaf are fantastic. We took our pie to go, and I have to say that it was scrumptious. Highly recommend the German chocolate and the banana cream pie. I asked about the sour cream pie and whether they carried it anymore, I mentioned that it was my 88 year-old mother's favorite and I thought they had made one sugar free with the previous owners. . Anita, the pie baker came out and indicated they might have it the next day. They did indeed have a pie ready the next day and we ended up buying the whole thing. I can't emphasize enough, how pleased my parents were and how much they enjoyed the pie. But what stands out the most is Anita's kindness, going above and beyond after opening and closing the restaurant, spending time making the special pie. You just don't meet people like this often anymore. Kudos to Anita and to this restaurant for a great experience. We'll be back. If you haven't been there, you should go and try the pie.

I went in for the lunch buffet. Not much of a variety on the buffet. Everything tasted a little…read moreoff. The price was high for what they had to offer you. $15. If I want Chinese buffet again I'll just go over to West Branch or Houghton Lake. You guys can do better

The best egg drop soup ever I mean the best tons of cabbage eggs and flavor the sweet and sour…read morechicken is not Gordon food service it has to be homemade breaded chicken soooo good 9.0 out of 10

Great food and cute waitresses. We always have breakfast here when visiting our Clare family. Try…read morethe loaded avocado toast. Can't go wrong!

Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. My wife had a blueberry muffin that was incredibly…read morefresh and loaded with blueberries. The yogurt parfait had fresh fruit and granola. The biscuits and gravy with the eggs alongside were just like I eat regularly in the south. And unlike most places that serve biscuits and gravy, there were chunks of sausage in the gravy. Perfection. Also, the decor is warm and inviting.

Have traveled up north Michigan many times and always seen the billboard advertising Cops &…read moreDoughnuts in Clare. Made it a point to make this a stop on our travel route to Traverse City. So glad we did! It's in a small quaint downtown Clare. Street parking. Many different goodies to choose from, including donuts, cookies, mini cakes, and much more. They offer day "old" items as self serve in a separate area, so be sure to check it out for a great deal. They also have a storefront with jelly, salsa, cherries, honey and more. Also, tshirts and some other logo apparel and souvenirs. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very patient when we told them it was our first time and spent time looking at all the options. Very reasonable prices. Probably the freshest baked goods I have ever had. The apple fritter is hands down the best! Pieces of cut apples baked into the donut. Delicious! The blueberry donut has fresh and moist literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate cookie with chocolate frosting is a real treat, very sweet and can be shared. The list goes on and on... every single thing we had was delicious - you can't go wrong with anything! It was so good we made a stop in route going home. This is a definite must try! You may even find yourself making a special trip just to get more of their delicious goodies. Stop in - you won't be disappointed!

I had been hearing about Cops & Doughnuts for years now. Our usual route up to Traverse City…read moredoesn't typically go through Clare but this year we did find ourselves going through on a detour and I thought that would a good time to try the place. I have to say, after the years of hype, I was disappointed. First off, the storefront isn't anything fancy. And it doesn't have to be! Most of my favorite donut shops are no frills with florescent lighting and the same cabinets and pans they've used for decades. But it's a weird vibe because it's also kind of touristy? Like they know they get a lot of tourists so they sell merch and stuff, and the two just don't really mesh? IDK. We got a dozen donuts to munch on during the drive and take with us up north and they were just ok. A little too dense for my liking (I like a melt in your mouth, pillowy yeasted donut) and very, very sweet. One of the donuts we got was the maple bacon "squealer" and the bacon was limp and chewy. I also got an apple turnover and had an odd aftertaste and left a bit of a film on my tongue. IDK, it all just didn't' seem fresh? Like the options had been sitting on the shelf for more than 24 hours. Maybe we got them on a bad day? IDK. The staff was really nice though, and I know they do a lot for the community so I don't begrudge them of any success, and they do seem to have a playful sense of humor which is fun for the brand but I just wasn't wowed. I can't see myself going out of my way to get here again. If we're detoured, maybe, but I think we'd be better off coming earlier in the day for the freshest offerings possible.

Food okay, Service okay, Ambience generic. Got a $15.00…read moresalad, petite size with 2 shrimp, it was like a side salad. Service slow and inattentive, very sterile. Ambiance average. Will not come back and not refer anyone.

Stopped in to grab something in a pinch and they said it would not be a problem to get me out on…read moretime. Ordered the coconut shrimp which was delicious and it was in front of me within minutes. I sat at the bar which had a great view. Very impressed and will stop back.