Coffee: AMAZING!!! Muffins: delicious! Atmosphere: cozy and quaint Cost: expensive!!! read more

Friendly service, delicious latte, and adorable garden area out back! Noticed they offer some gluten free options as well (egg bake, muffin, cupcake) though we didn't have a chance to try any. read more

Good coffees and Yummy desserts... It's all very good. The only sandwich I had there wasn't good so I'll never do that again. It's overpriced, as is much of everything here in this tourist area. But that's the cost we bear for living here. We stop in once in a while for a coffee and to people watch... read more

Service was amazing and the owner was kind enough to come out and start a chat with my whole group for over 15 min. Very pleasant guy!! Coffee was great and can't wait to come back!! 20/10 recommend. read more

This is a must-visit whenever I'm in Saugatuck. One of the few (or only) true craft coffee shops in the area. Grab a great drink, relax on the front patio or back garden and soak up the atmosphere. read more

Best coffee!!!! It was very crowded but worth the wait. Buy a few bags to bring home!!

Got a lavender honey latte and it was good but the barista didn't mix the lavender syrup or honey so the bottom was way too sweet to drink.

OK, this might be the oddest review I've ever written. I haven't even ever been to Uncommon Grounds, yet I can write a five star review. My wife is staying in Saugatuck tonight. I'm at home, 5 hours away, and trying desperately to help her Saugatuck experience turn around from the disaster it has been so far. The straw that broke the camel's back on her bad stay was when she was told her $250/night bed and breakfast won't be serving breakfast tomorrow morning! HELLO! That's why she stays at b&b's to begin with... coffee and breakfast! Anyway.. before I get all in a tizzy again... I called a few places, bakeries and whatnot, and finally in desperation I called Uncommon Grounds and asked the barista for help. She gave my number to the owner, Steven, who called me back within 5 minutes asking how he could be of service... and I pitched to him the most absurd idea -- fully paid of course, I will stop at nothing to make sure my wife's stay goes well here -- anyway Steven is going to ensure that my wife has fresh brewed coffee and breakfast IN HER ROOM tomorrow morning. I don't care what it costs. It will be worth it. Now here's where it gets good. Steven spun to her b&b and paid her a personal visit, brought her a menu to select her breakfast... AND brought her a Saugatuck Visitor's Guide brochure -- which the b&b also hadn't provided -- so that she could figure out where to go for dinner tonight! So this is amazing to me. A guy who doesn't know me from Adam, leaving his store and driving to my wife in a nearby b&b to help her out... a b&b which oddly enough isn't serving the "b"... and Steven will correct that problem tomorrow morning, and I can guarantee you my wife's breakfast will be far far better than the b&b would have provided anyway. Like I said... I don't even care what it costs. Steven is the man. read more

Kenya brewing update: when I first opened the bag, I noticed the beans seemed a little light in color. Something I'd expect from a Costa Rica for example, not a hearty, earthy little African bean. It brewed very similar to a Central American. Light, almost too light for me, and future brewings will require at least one extra scoop if not two. It doesn't taste like a Kenya, really. I should have picked up the Ethiopia Yergacheffe instead. Disappointed. Ah well. read more

Been coming here for almost 20 years, and still do on every visit. It's an essential Saugatuck place, as other reviews note. Good coffee and scratch-made pastries, which are getting very hard to find. But this place used to have a wonderful warm, funky, cozy ambiance, and that's been almost completely eradicated for some reason. Gone are the comfy chairs, plants, kitschy old lamps, deep paint colors, art on the walls, even the old retro mugs they used to keep the spoons and stirrers in. The garden in back is still quiet and comfortable but needs a good grooming. The awful hard, uncomfortable chairs (inside and on the front patio), dull pale yellow walls, cheap hanging globe lights and garish bare compact fluorescent bulbs, removal of any partition between the sitting area and the unattractive commercial kitchen (they used to have some hanging glass panels that were perfect), and general carelessness about the appearance of the place all seem designed to discourage people from lingering and to just crank everyone through with ruthless efficiency. If you want to get rid of the locals who used to camp out with laptops for hours on end, kill the wi-fi, not the look and feel that always made this place unique and special. Desperately wish they'd bring that back. read more

The coffee is just okay but the service is not okay. Both of the people who helped me were rude. The shop wasn't busy, so maybe the employees just didn't want to be bothered with a customer? read more

Great coffee, great atmosphere. The first time I went to Uncommon Coffee Roasters, I purchased an egg bake and it was the tastiest breakfast I've had in awhile. The second visit to the coffee shop was not as great only because there were four staff working behind the counter and only one person was taking orders even though there were guests waiting. I would still go back. read more

Overly crowded tourist coffee shop with long waits for basic drinks. Don't bother visiting unless you're willing to spend considerable time looking for parking, more time waiting in line, time re-explaining your order to the staff, all for a lukewarm beverage. read more

Fantastic cold brew in the charming town of Sagatuck. Friendly staff and lots of brew options for coffee snobs.

Great staff. Very helpful. Let me sample the different cold brew. Wish I had a place like this near my home!!!!

Outstanding coffee and vegan pastry options. Yes, the service can be a little disorganized, but that's a small price to pay for the non-chain quality and quirkiness. I had the best vegan carrot cake I've ever had, and some of the staff aren't bad to look at either. read more

Just when you think you've had the best coffee Uncommon Grounds shows up. I had the Sugar Daddy = Latte with Caramel, Hazelnut & Whipped Cream. After my first sip I felt my eyes rolling back into my head. That just sounds so wrong ... but it was oh so right. Hubby had some chilled drink that had ginger in it. VERY TASTY. We were both so glad we stopped by to grab a drink, walk about town, and venture down to the water. Thank you UG for making our trip to Saugatuck a memorable one. We'll be back. read more

Great coffee! Cold brew, latte with almond milk, cortado - everything is very tasty and nice made. Outdoor seating area is great and staff is very friendly and helpful. Check it out! read more

Uncommon Coffee Roasters has always treated me excellently. With their reopening after COVID-19 I was excited to go back and get a drink. With the coffee shop/café still needing to work with set rules due to the pandemic I expected the process to be slower than usual. Unfortunately it is significantly worse than that. As I write this it has been over an hour to get a cappuccino. Don't go until they are completely open. read more

We were actually just looking for someplace, anyplace to get a coffee, but we found much more. This place was so cute inside - very urban hip. They had a menu which was a good mix of standby items and fushion-type fare. We both got the Mexican egg sandwich, which is a patty of egg mixed with black beans, tomatoes, and spices. It was cheap and very tasty. The coffee was great. There was a line out the door, as I'm sure there always is on summer weekends, but the service was still friendly and attentive. read more

With its location a block off the main drag and a block from the water, and with its huge patio that is nicely shaded by large trees, Uncommon Grounds looks like a fantastic place to hang out. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to do that. However, I was incredibly excited to find out that drinks here can be made her with your choice of cow's milk, soy milk, rice milk, almond milk or half & half. If you substitute any of the last four for the first one, you'll pay extra, but until now I had not seen rice of almond milk as an option at any other coffee shop. Awesome! My iced mocha was thusly expensive (I'm a fan of almond milk) and a bit too chocolate-y for my taste, but it overall it was good and I was very glad to support such a great local business. Their baked goods all looked amazing, and I was sad that I'd already had dessert. read more

The best coffee in town!!! Seriously. UG roasts their own beans, and brews up a great cup of coffee. They also feature light meals, egg scrambles, and tons of yummy sweet stuff all made from scratch. Open at 6am. Friendly staff, and free WiFi. The central bulletin board is the place to find out what is happening around town. Seating is featured indoors, out on the front porch, and also in the lovely garden out back. Occasional featured musicians during the summer, and local art is also shown inside. read more

This place is the definition of local...pure Michigan. The coffee was divine and the egg bake with cheddar and broccoli was filling. People bring their dogs, grab and newspaper and hang out for a while...just like a cafe should be. read more

Use to be a nice place to start your day, not sure what changed but gave them multiple chances to deliver a hot cup of coffee. Luke warm every time. They must have also stopped making their own muffins because they run out by 8am and could care less. read more

I have been an avid coffee drinker for over 20 years and, because of work, I have had coffee in almost every major city in the United States. Honestly, I have NEVER had any better coffee than what I get from Uncommon Grounds. My favorite is their special decaf blend but I have had a few other varieties as well and they are ALL GOOD! Everyday, I look forward to relaxing with a big mug (or two) of decaf from Uncommon Grounds. read more

Beyond a doubt, some of the best fresh roast coffee around! We have been fans of Uncommon Coffee for years, going out of our way to stop for a cup o Joe whenever we are in the area. Always get a bag to bring home too! Atmosphere is eclectic, and relaxed. Great snack cakes and treats too! Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Came in for a coffee and pastry and wasn't disappointed. The place was super busy but the line was fairly efficient. Our group got hot coffee, cold brew and chai tea and all were great. The muffins and scone were great too - loved their take on a bran muffin. read more

This place is fantastic! I really love it. Saugatuck is a super cute town anyway, but this spot really cements the experience for me. I filled up a growler with their cold brew to take on my weekend excursion to northern Michigan, and it stayed delicious for 4 days. Had a great cappuccino. Comfy cafe and great patio. read more

The coffee was okay. Not great. I went here twice during my long weekend in Saugatuck. It wasn't too crowded on Sunday morning around 9:30. I got the iced cinnamon latte. It was okay since I asked for less syrup. There wasn't much ice and I would prefer it to be stronger. It was more packed on Monday. I ordered an iced coffee. The ice was completely melted by the time my name was called. I asked for a cup of ice. They just stared at me. I know they were busy, but really no ice for an iced coffee? Next time I'll stick with hot coffee if I'm in the area again. Cute shop. I like the walk up window service for people with their pups, but I do think this place is overrated. Just my opinion. read more

Nice little local coffee shop. Quite crowded when we were there on a Sunday but still able to find a place to sit. Comfortable and good people watching. Service was a little slow and it took a really long time (and having to wait in line twice) to get an iced tea. Coffee here is pretty good, but I wasn't over the moon about it. Was more on the mellow side but not sure which roast they had on that day. Overall recommended. Free wifi. read more

Great french press coffee and cheese pastry. Went out of the way to make a strawberry milk for my daughter. Good atmosphere.

If you're in Saugatuck you MUST stop at Uncommon Grounds for breakfast. Not only were the lattes delicious, they have a ton of gluten free options including the Greek Egg Bake. I have to confess that I had the Greek Egg Bake the Saturday AND Sunday morning while I was there. And I MAY have gotten one to go for dinner Sunday night back in Chicago. Delicious. read more

I went here on the fourth of July for the first time ever, and was completely impressed. There was a line out the door and onto the sidewalk, but we managed to get in, order, and get out a lot faster than I would have expected. I noticed that along with soy milk, they also offered an almond milk option. How nice! There's also an array of delicious looking breakfast/lunch foods on their menu, along with freshly squeezed juices and of course specialty drinks. Such a cute place, I'd love to go here sometime when it's not completely packed and get a table to enjoy some coffee and read a book. (They have free WiFi, too.) I would make a day trip back to Saugatuck just to go to this place. It's not one you want to pass by! read more

Garden terrace in the back. Great outdoors seating! Took forever to get our simple order. Staff wasn't very friendly.

This place was really hyped on here, and we were quite hopeful for a good meal, but were largely let down. There is a good vibe and very tempting menu, as well as some delicious-looking pastries we did not try. But our meals -- the cheddar broccoli egg bake and the day's special, which was a ham sandwich sort of thing -- and a coffee drink and orange/carrot juice were so-so, if not subpar. Maybe we ordered wrong, but did not live up to the hype. read more

Chocolate-cherry muffin -- with HUGE cherries! DE-LISH!! Me and my beebs come to Saugatuck a few times a year, and we ALWAYS hit UGs every morning.....and in the afternoon.....and often early evenings.....and..... read more

This is a fantastic little coffee shop. Usually when someone says "charming" or "not like Starbucks" I think of old furniture and hipsters. This place is charming and it has no hipsters. It is clean, cute and wi-fi enabled. They offer a variety of teas, cookies and cakes. I also grabbed a healthy and tasty "stuffed sandwich" containing turkey, cherries and sweet potato. I was only in Saugatuck for 3 days and hadn't planned on spending much time at the shop, but once I got there I decided to stay the afternoon. read more

Latte just wasn't good. We tried to like it. We sipped on it a few times. My wife was adamant it was the actually bean roast. I'd be willing to give it another try. This cafe stands up for their values (I.e. LGBTQ) and I really admire that. Especially here in West Michigan, where there's a lot of closed mindedness/conservative attitudes. This is an accomplishment. read more

This is THE spot to go. Relaxing, accommodating, and friendly. Excellent coffee, specialty drinks and food selection. The sitting garden out back is a gem in the summer. Also, great place to buy coffee as a gift... huge selection of blends. read more

My favorite place in Saugatuck. Perfect for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and anything else you want. We bring our boat up from New Buffalo every year, and get up in the AM and head straight to this place. Love it, love it. And excellent atmosphere too!!!! read more