This place turns me from a sleepy potato into a fully functioning adult in under five minutes. The…read morebaristas are caffeine wizards, the espresso is smoother than my best excuses, and the pastries taste like they were baked by someone who genuinely believes in me. Five stars, no notes.

Wonderful cute little independent coffee shop in downtown Petoskey. Baristas made some beautiful…read morelatte art for us. Great place to study or work. We tried the nicely bitter cacao latte and the honey cinnamon cafe miel.

Best Açaí bowl I've found anywhere. Service is phenomenal and the line moves quick. Great addition…read moreto Harbor Springs and desperately needed!

Been dying to visit since they opened and finally had a chance to!…read more Pros- super cute drinks and interior, great aesthetic, clean ingredients, lots of popular products Cons- price (obviously), my jaws smoothie was just ok in flavor and texture, the smoothie was a little chunky which should not be the case for a $15 smoothie Unfortunately I wouldn't go back

My friend and I visited this spot for the first time after seeing it so highly recommended on…read moresocial media. There was a long line out the door, but it moved quickly. The atmosphere was so cute and decorated with beautiful art. We tried their famous poppie, which is basically a giant homemade pop tart. They rotate daily flavors and our flavor of the day was cherry. We also split the brie mine toast, which was good. Definitely stop by this spot if you're ever on the island!

The Blueberry Bliss smoothie is probably one of the best smoothies I've ever tasted! And this is…read morecoming from a lady who makes and drinks smoothies regularly. My smoothie standards are sky-high, and the smoothie that I had a Watercolor Cafe was amazing. It was so good that I made everyone at the table taste it, and we agreed: superb smoothie. The Blueberry Bliss has blueberries, banana, white chocolate and oak milk in it. I wish there were a little more nutritious (maybe throw in some flax, hemp seed and/or chia), but maybe that's why it's so delicious. Another delicious thing: the Peanut Butter Deluxe Toast, which is creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas with a drizzle of honey on wheat bread. Super tasty and filling! I got the avocado toast, and it wasn't my favorite. The avocado tasted more like packaged guacamole, and I got it with an egg, which is literally a hard-boiled egg that sits on top. Also, the toast was more like just a soft piece of bread. I mean, I guess technically, all of the components are there, but the execution needed some work. The breakfast burrito was super tasty (it came with chorizo), and one of my kids got the kids' mac and cheese, which came with a cookie. When these guys say that breakfast is served until 11 a.m., they really mean it! We visited around 10:50, wanting to order off of the lunch menu, but they didn't let us. I think the only lunchy offerings during breakfast time is the kids' menu. The seating inside is very cute: There's a craft station with paper, coloring books, and all kinds of colored pencils and things to create something at your table. Outside, you can sit on the patio and enjoy the view of the lake. Dogs are welcome on the patio and given water and a treat!

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.

First time ordering lunch. Best perch sandwich EVER and the house made chips were so good! The…read moremushroom pizza was decent, and the corned beef sandwich was good...would have liked some sauerkraut on it but the bread was deliciously toasted with butter. Very nice server at the bar. Ordered smoothies for the kids and a beer...expensive for lunch but very good food! Will plan to order the same next year! The only complaint is that the bar tender was jamming to explicit rap music and my kiddos were there...

Gorgeous lake. Beautiful place. Amazing view. Total heaven..until you order a drink. Total…read moredick bartender. How could you be mad in such a beautiful place? We will mix our own drinks sans the attitude.

My experience was meh. Eating here reminded me of when I was eating at their location at Easton…read moremall in Ohio where I was bewildered by two gabagouls (I'm hoping they were high) who went up behind me and pointed to MY LATTE from a DIFFERENT PLACE, saying "is this mine???." I was like "no?" (???!!!) Then, when I thought it was all over, I was trying to talk to my cousin when behind me, one of the two men (and I won't mention race) was leaning back and swangin his arm saying "DAYYYYUM" about my rear. Then they both sat and watched us from their RUNNING VEHICLE for the next 30 minutes. Throughout that period, they walked in and out of Tropical Smoothie and Crumble Cookie several times (one of which the other man asked me if I "liked eatin dat bowl," to which I said "I don't want to talk to you").

Just like with them being short staffed they are reliable on…read morehaving the order made on time.

This was our second visit to the Grove and it was just as superb as the first visit. Great staff,…read moredelicious, healthy ingredients, house made broth.... Drool. The owner and her staff are very kind and welcoming. It's hard to find good spots for vegans to eat in Northern Michigan and we are so happy to have found the Grove. The restaurant is not vegan but have beautiful options for vegans and we are so grateful.

Amazing matcha latte!! It's hard to find matcha that's made well and this one definitely is!read more

Bigby coffee is a well known chain where this business is in line with other stores I have seen…read more Its a step up from the fast food and gas station options in the area but falls a tad short of the small privately owned coffee centric businesses in the area in my opinion in both quality and flavor of the beans. The issue with the small boutique coffee centric businesses in this area is they are not open every day with much shorter hours than Bigby which is a huge plus for Bigby's. Something I greatly appreciate and a nice convenience for the greater Oscoda area. You can always count on these guys to be open to get your hot cup of Joe daily. Nice! As far as what they offer, they have all the coffee drinks you would expect from a Barista operation with some food options to boot. They also open quite early (I believe around 5am) where the breakfast food offerings makes them a standout for this area for the early risers. Relative to staff and facility, the staff was quite friendly and had quick service where the inside dining area is quite clean with plenty of dining tables, two computer work station areas and some cushioned furniture seating area for a more comfortable experience. Overall, quite nice and a big plus for this business. If you are looking for good coffee in the area with reliable hours where depending on the day and time you can either go here or go to McDonalds/Burger King. Tough choice right (:

tell me why I'm paying 14 dollars for two bagels for the guy making them never has given me a warm…read moreor hot bagel don't have a problem with anyone else other then the large guy that seems to always pull them out before there done and it's like I'm eating a icy bagel if ur gonna charge that much at least make it right

Okay Brennan's, I see you!…read more From the outside, Brennan's is pretty unassuming, but also incredibly cute. The best way I can describe it is modern, traditional, and farmhouse-inspired all at the same time. They have this beautiful ironwork sign out front with their name on it, and it immediately caught my attention. The real star of my visit, though, was Emerson. She was absolutely amazing. She took the time to explain everything they had to offer and gave me plenty of space to look over the menu before ordering. I ordered the Pigeon River Latte and wasn't even thinking about the milk situation. Emerson asked if I wanted whole milk, which immediately reminded me that I am lactose intolerant and that choice would have ended my day very badly . That extra step showed a level of attentiveness that you don't always find. She wasn't just taking an order. She was actually thinking about the customer in front of her, and that deserves recognition. Emerson also explained that most of their menu items, along with many of the products in their refrigerator cases, are locally sourced. The only exception is the burritos. I absolutely love that. Since I'm also a kombucha girlie, I grabbed the "Bumble Blossom Jasmine" and the "Be Still" from Bailey's Farms to try. Both were great choices. The space itself was clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Parking was easy to find right out front. To be fair, I arrived around 8:00 a.m. right when they opened, so if parking had been difficult, I probably would have been concerned lol. Another detail I appreciated was finding resources in the restroom related to women's safety. It's a small thing, but it showed me that they care about creating a safe environment for their customers. I was also excited to learn that they offer delivery. Since I'm in town working with my team, and many of us are up and moving well before 6:30 a.m., knowing they're open at 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and can deliver is a huge plus. Overall, I highly recommend Brennan's. If you find yourself in Gaylord, Michigan, give them a shot. They earned every bit of this 10 out of 10.

Wonderful service. My delicious oatmeal raisin cookie was delivered to me warmed and on a porcelain…read moreplate. Best cookie I've had in ages. My sister enjoyed a wonderful bagel. My cold brew was delicious too. Great little place to take a break with a cozy place to sit.

great fresh food, and a very happiful server, Grace. A very friendly place where the customers are…read morepart of the community. And strangers are friends we haven't meet.

Stopped by on our way through town, wait staff and fellow diners were extremely welcoming and…read morefriendly! Food was delicious, you definitely have to order the pancakes and biscuits and gravy! Exactly what we were looking for in a small town diner