My FAVORITE coffee shop! I am not from this area, but whenever I am nearby, I have to stop here. It…read moreis so cute with special vintage touches. The people here are so nice and personable, and they know exactly how to make custom orders! Highly recommend.

Very cute atmosphere and nicely blended into the historic downtown vintage vibe…read more Local visitors and good conversation. The best part is they roast their own coffee beans so the aroma calls you as you stroll down the road. Definitely going back.

I stopped by here yesterday morning with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on…read morevacation, we try to hit up a new coffee shop every morning, and on this morning we ended up heading over to Fireside Coffee Roasters. Its location seems to be in a residential area behind a house, and a sign inside sums it up well by saying, "weird location, great coffee." Besides its unusual location, the coffee shop itself has a merchandise area where you order and then a couple of rooms, including one with a fake fireplace. They also have some outdoor seating with blue hanging lights, which my son enjoyed. For my coffee on this morning, since they are coffee roasters, I went with an Americano while my wife chose an orange-flavored cold brew complete with orange peel inside of it. In any case, I really enjoyed my coffee here as it was smooth, dark, and rich with a great coffee flavor throughout. My wife also enjoyed her coffee here, especially the orange flavor, which can often be tricky to get through in a coffee. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed our coffee, and it looked like they also had tons of baked goods available from a local baking company.

I travel here from Oakland County because I love to buy the products offered in their store at this…read moreroaster's. I appreciate good coffee and have enjoyed all the beans that I've purchased so far, plus their Chai Spice tea. Great energies abound at Fireside Coffee from the friendly staff, customers, and ambience. Sit a spell and enjoy a cuppa' with a pastry.

My love affair with whole bean coffee continues unabated…read more I stumbled across this locally-based coffee roaster by happenstance. As luck would have it, I was hanging out at a local cafe and the owner had just gotten a new brand of whole bean coffee in- that from the Flint Coffee Company. Curious, I asked him what it was like and he seemed pretty enthusiastic about it. He said it was a new line that he was introducing for retail, likening to the rich Sumatra Starbucks blend, but with a twist. Well, I love the earthiness of Starbucks Sumatra, so my interest was piqued. What was the twist? What was that extra something that supposedly made it worth it? Apparently, it's organically-grown under special shade trees or something. These coffee beans are marketed as "direct trade, shade grown with no pesticides involved." Whatever it is, it does the trick. At any rate, I know I liked it a whole lot. Flint Coffee Company bills itself as a family owned business interested in producing sustainable coffee beans from their family-run farm (the family apparently owns a coffee plantation in Peru and owns the local company where it's roasted here in Flint). The beans are hand-harvested, washed and then dried in the sun on a drying bed. Later, the beans are depulped, with any pulp remnants used as a fertilizer for the soil while the beans ferment overnight and are rewashed. I guess it's more of a natural way to process coffee beans. All I know is that I was impressed with the smoothness of such a rich coffee flavor. There was very little to no acidity in it and no strange aftertaste that is the hallmark of cheap can coffee. In other words, if you like Folgers or Maxwell House, this probably isn't the coffee for you. However, I like my coffee rich and earthy, so it was a hit with me. It tasted just as good in its last drop as it did from the first sip from my coffee cup. They have a few different blends, from milder beans to the darker, more intense variety that I prefer. I picked up a 12 oz bag for $11. That wasn't a bad price. It wasn't the cheapest (it's true that I could have probably gotten a whole lot of average canned coffee at the grocery store for the same price or less), but for me, it's about quality, not quantity when it comes to coffee. I really can't stand that acidic aftertaste of cheap coffee, so I was down with the price.

Terrific coffee and espresso drinks. I had a perfect cortado, and an excellent berry muffin. My…read morebetter half had a great pour over. Super nice staff. Nice tables - if I were local I'd probably work from here a lot!

My husband and I have been coming here religiously every week while we walk the Polly Ann trail…read more We love the coffee, location and ambience, but the service is lacking. The past 3 out of 5 times my husbands drink has been wrong, and all he orders is a flavored cap. This week we are trying a new trail and coffee shop to see if our experience can be improved elsewhere!

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!

Nice/cute store that specializes in fresh roasted in house coffee and made in Michigan merchandize…read moreand food. The business is tucked away in a strip mall sitting around the corner from the main road and is not readily obvious from the main road where you almost purposely have to be looking for it to see it. The business as mentioned in other reviews defiantately has the look and vibe of the rustic little touristy stores you see up north where I assume this is exactly what they are trying to achieve and makes this business a fun place to peruse. As the desire for a good cup of coffee is what brought me here, I ended up getting a cup of their medium roast Ethiopian coffee where the beans are roasted in house. my coffee was full bodied, nicely balanced with no harsh notes and quite tasty. An excellent cup of Joe at a very fair price of $3 for a large cup. Nice! One of the gals who worked there told me that if I liked that coffee than I would really like"Grunting Buck" medium roast where I purchased a 16 Oz whole bean bag for $16, Great price for any specialty coffee but one that was just fresh roasted is an amazing deal in my mind. For a small shop that has a lot of character there is a lot to look at and see here which is part of the interesting experience of shopping here. Staff is super friendly as they greet you as you walk in and offer assistance, if required, and then gives you space to shop at your own pace. Lastly there is a hot made to order food menu for breakfast and lunch to go along with their Barista operation. All in all, a superior small business that promotes made in Michigan that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Five stars in my book!

A true Michigan hidden-gem! The first time I heard about his store I decided to have breakfast…read moreacross the street at Dodge Park Coney Island, then shop at Salvation army and then go across the street to check out this place and to get a cup of coffee. I came on an off day so the place was closed. It looked small but I decided to come back the next weekend and check it out but they put out a sign saying closed : Out Hunting. Determined I came back for a 3rd attempt and boy am I glad I did! Inside it is much larger than the outside would make you to believe. There is so much to look at and consider purchasing. The best part is it is all high-quality Michigan-made! Also, bonus is that for your first visit you are treated to a free cup of fresh brewed coffee; I loved mine. I got a delicious chocolate/caramel candy bar from the U.P., some craft beer for when my friends visit and some locally harvested honey for my biscuits and tea. Score! There is art work all over the walls. I was amazed at the size of the stuffed turkey - it was massive. If you are into hunting, well look no more. There are gifts galore for the hunter in your life. I saw knives, deer scent spray, apparel, jerky, you name it, they have it. You can't help but feel proud to be a Michigander after visiting this shop. Shop local, support Michigan and hurry on down to Deer Camp Coffee Roasting and Outfitters.

Drinks: I tried the Bees Knees on some recommendations and it's worth getting. It's their version…read moreof a cafe miel. I also got a nitro and it was ok. I didn't get a ton of flavor from it. Service: Always friendly, always above and beyond. They're just really kind folks and I appreciate the recommendations. Ambiance: There was a girl singing and playing guitar and it created a great atmosphere. The place was busy with conversation and folks enjoying the beautiful day.

Five stars to this great shop!! Love the urban looking decor and the warm woods of the place. I…read morebought a bag of their beans to roast at home and they are fresh and I'm having a great coffee at home. When I was there I got a latte. She asked me what I like and I like vanilla and carmel. I'm sure it has a name...but it was hot and well made and delicious! I had my little baby grandson with me and although he didn't get himself a latte...I got him a peanut butter bar, which was very good.

Parking is hard. Have to find street parking and it's extra hard in snowy weather (we ended up…read moreparking at the public garage). Inside is tiny but cozy. My glasses instantly fogged up! There is outdoor seating too. We ordered a lemon bar and it surprisingly had a subtle lemon flavor so it's not too sour and it had a good texture. My husband said the coffee was ok. I didn't get to try a latte cause we had an event after but their menu looks good! Service was good too and bathroom was pretty clean.

Best in Ann Arbor -- definitely five stars for a small town spot. It's a small but very friendly…read moreroaster, and I loved the welcoming vibe. We tried a flight featuring their light roast Ethiopia Natural along with a seasonal pumpkin spice latte. The flight had some nice fruity notes -- not the best we've had (body, complexity) , but still enjoyable, and it was great to see this option on the menu. The pumpkin spice latte was a highlight: refreshing, with a strong pumpkin spice flavor that really stood out. Overall, a charming and worthwhile stop if you're in Ann Arbor.

I always try to find new places to try and dare to be horrified or pleasantly surprised. The…read moreEnglish Pantry nocked my socks off. I was so happy because now I have a place to go for all my fresh spices, teas, coffee beans, baking supplies, healthy and unhealthy snack goods. Nole is an expert on organic, gluten free, teas and specialty recipe ideas. He has a pleasant demeanor and was very helpful. You can tell he enjoys what he does. The store is located in Goodrich on M15. The store is quant and well kept inside and out. The inside is full of pleasant aromas. It's a good way to try new flavors to enhance your recipes. This is a great place to come and let your tastebuds loose to try all those unexpected flavors. I give The English Pantry 5 stars and 2 thumbs up to all my yelp friends and family.

From the owner: Bulk foods, Gluten Free, Organic, Non-GMO, & Standard dry goods. High quality chocolate candy,…read moreloose leaf tea, Paramount coffee, Grains, Pasta, Flours, Beans and much more. We also offer localy made aprons, rice bags, etc. We can design and assemble gift baskets upon request as well as some pre-made in store.