Amazing. All of our donuts were super good. Everything looked so delicious, it was hard to only get a half dozen. The cherry filled yeast donut that's chocolate frosted was to die for. I've never seen that donut anywhere else and I'd love to eat it every day! read more

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It's not a visit to Northport without a visit to Barb's Bakery for some donuts for arguably the best donuts in the country! We always stop in here when we come to town to visit and love everything that we get to eat - our favorite is a classic old fashioned donut. The staff is always friendly and there are plenty of seats inside if you want to stay to enjoy your coffee and donuts here. We look forward to going back during our next visit! read more

Barb's Bakery - Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Northport, Michigan

Barb's has the best homemade donuts! She makes her own ingredients and frosting. Nothing tastes or smells like canned fillings or cremes.

I have always loved Barb's, which is why I just knew I had to have their donuts at my wedding! It was so easy to pay for everything ahead of time and pick up was very easy. My guests RAVED about the donuts and went back for seconds. There was nothing left by the end of our reception! read more

An institution in Northport for years! Excellent baked goods. Newest owners are upholding the tradition. Cinnamon rolls (take out warmed) plus Moomer's Vanilla ice cream a staple for dessert! read more

What a gem! Get here early for lots of choices! They have very large donuts, hot coffee, and fruit pastries. Several tables inside to sit down, benches just outside the doors, and a very short (1 block) walk to sit by the water. Staff is friendly, the bakery is clean, and the location is perfect! read more

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My favorite Bakery in Northport MI. THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER! All pastries are so amazing! I LOVE LOVE The Filled doughnuts! O my They also have a good old fashion coffe. Nothing fancy just coffee & tea! There are a few large dining tables in there, locals gather and have coffee and commence and visit and chitter chatter. There are also benches outside where it's really nice to sit and enjoy the view your coffee and your sweet pastries! read more

Buyer beware. Cookies LOOKED great in the showcase, nearly broke a tooth when I took a bite. These had to have been at least a week old. Could use them as paper weights. Won't be back read more

Driving through Northport and I saw Barb's out of the corner of my eye. It sounded familiar so I asked my fella to pull over as I pondered. Then I remembered it was an honorable mention on MLive's best doughnuts in the state piece. So, naturally I had to try them. We were there on a Wednesday so it wasn't that busy. Apparently on the weekends the doughnuts go by 10am but there were plenty to be had by 2pm that day. We got one of each available--a glazed pretzel shaped doughnut, glazed cake, chocolate glazed cake, and custard filled with chocolate. A few we got two of (because, why not?) and it came to about $5. The doughnuts were fab. The best I've ever had? Probably not. But pretty good. I'm more of a yeast glazed doughnut kinda gal and the pretzel shaped doughnut here was fab. Sizable (seriously huge) and melted in my mouth. The cake had a great flavor and was nice and dense. Maybe a little on the drier side but that's to be expected with cake vs. yeast. The glazes were also fab and the custard in the custard filled was excellent. The space is small and decorated a bit like a cross behind an antique store and a tea shop. A few benches out front to sit at once you have your goodies but generally no where to sit. Cash only. read more

Barb's Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Northport, Michigan

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I want to give this place raves because for years they've had amazing donuts and other pastries. However this year I sensed they were selling day old cinnamon twists (not nearly as fresh as the used to be). Also when you pay with a credit card, they blatantly ask if you want to leave a tip? Seriously??? A tip for putting a donut in a bag? This place came under new ownership within the past year or two and it's showing. I hope they correct their ways and they return to being the great bakery it used to be. PS. Coffee has always been watered down and lousy, so "just say no." read more

Yummy baked goods! So reminded us of our favorite place back home. Good selection even though we got there after 10 am. There was seating outside. read more

Best Bakery anywhere period. Cinnamon twists are amazing. I never have had better baked goods anywhere.

A must stop. The cinnamon twists are amazing but don't limit yourself there. Be sure to get there early! They sell out.

The warmest and cutest bakery in Michigan hands down. Everything is made fresh daily and sells out by the end of the day. I love the cinnamon twists, especially with their coffee. Highly recommend you stop by and stop by early because they sell out fast!!! Can't wait to visit again!!! read more

My wife and I have been going to Barb's Bakery for over 20 years. My wife has been going for closer to 35 years. The food is without the best however this past weekend we had a first, sadly a negative experience that we don't wish on anyone. My wife and I enjoying a weekend without kids and spending that time in our favorite place, LeeLanau Peninsula. A long standing tradition of ours is to go to Barb's Bakery for our morning coffee and treats. On this past Saturday without kids we decided to take our scrabble game and relax and enjoy our time. The store has three tables in it, two small round tables one on each end and a large rectangle table that sits in the middle of the other two and usually has six locals sitting there trying to solve the world's problems. To make a long story short, my wife and I were 40 minutes into our game and not much more than 10 minutes left when Jerry, Barb's husband leans over the counter and yells to my wife and I, "no gaming here you have to go!" To our surprise we ask him why and try to explain that the gentlemen in the center table have been there twice as long and we have purchase more than them. His response, "they are here all the time, you have to go!" Jerry then walks back into the back room and my wife and I each play one more round when Jerry walks back and yells, "if you aren't gone in 10 minutes I am calling the police." Wow... we were floored, a place we feel has been a big part of our lives the last 20 years seems to have turned on us. Not to cause a scene or be a disturbance we decide to pack up and go. The men at the center table were no comfort and yet did not solve any of the world's problems. Rumor has it this is not the first time Jerry has been ill towards a customer. A local who we met told us a story when Jerry angered a local and his wife made him take the gentlemen a basket full of donuts. Where was Barb on Saturday. My wife and I have tried another bakery called, 9 Bean Rows located at 900 E. Duck Lake Rd. just a few miles west of Suttons Bay. This bakery is amazing as well. We also heard that a baker who used to work at Barb's started her own business after a run in with Jerry. Her bakery is called Chimoski Bakery in Suttons, we did not have a chance to go there but it is on our list. Maybe one day we will go back to Barb's but it won't be for a few years. Sadly Jerry ruined something that was so near and dear to my wife and I. read more

Bring cash! This bakery is delicious! As we were standing in line, they were taking baking sheets of cinnamon twists out of the oven.!!! Morning get busy here! But that's because everything here is tasty! read more

Barb's is this small town's center. Cake donuts, cash, and 'good mornings.' The donuts are really good too.

They used to call her Barbie, but times have changed lol. This hole in the wall donut bodega is nothing short of glazed perfection if you will. Cherry donut? I'll take 6. Cinnamon twist? Make it 12. Top it off with scalding hot coffee, why not. 10/10 bear claws. Cue diabetes, I'm going every day till I croak lol. Thanks Barb. read more

Barbs is great bakery with good food for reasonable prices, barbs has stuck to the classics and used the same recipes for ages, the cinnamon twist was the same now as it was since I was a 5 year old and had stayed $0.79 since then. Great for kids! read more

Nothing extraordinary here. Has variety, but nothing outstanding. I got a water and big choc. Cookie. Looked good but was too soft for me. I would give it a 2/5 for crunchiness. Wouldn't return, but nice experience to go. read more

I may be a little bias, but they have the best donuts out of any bakery I've ever been to. Would heavily recommend, staff are kind and will do their best to make you happy. read more

This has to be the easiest 5 star review I've ever made. Me and grandpa would come here all the time and get coffee and rolls and they never disappoint. These aren't just the best pastries in Michigan, they're the best in the world. Don't miss out, get a cherry turnover ASAP! If this place ever closes I'm going to have to go to therapy. read more

Fantastic little bakery. They have a limited selection of fresh delicious pasteries and doughnuts. Coffee leaves something to be desired and there is no bathroom. Atmosphere is so quaint and homey it feels like you have time warped to another generation. Recommend the cinnamon sticky buns, cinnamon twists and bavarian cream doughnuts. read more

Great baked goods but really weak coffee. The cinnamon twists are very good, but the apricot kolacky were the best since grandmother's, who was of Bohemian ancestry. Very cute inside. Only downside was really weak coffee and unfriendly service. read more

Amazing donuts. We tried the plain cake donut, boston crème, raspberry jelly, and soft glazed. Very friendly service. The coffee was decent. The seating is not great, unless you plan on bringing 6 people to the donut shop with you to sit at big tables. Smaller tables would be better. read more

Best donuts we have had in a long time! The cinnamon twists and rolls were fantastic. read more

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Okay Barb's, you've been given an upgrade! Your apricot squares (or whatever they're called), and DELICIOUS. I could eat an entire tray. Cinnamon twists, watch out. You have some competition now. read more

I live for the cinnamon rolls and chocolate doughnuts here. Never change, strangely quiet bakery

I go there for the giant fry cakes. It's been a tradition for years. Friendly service, very clean, great locals who love to chat. Best bakery in the north. read more

The woman at the counter seemed grouchy. Maybe she was just having a bad day... The cinnamon twist I had was doughy but my husband liked his donut. The coffee was hot but without much flavor. Not what we were hoping for. read more

This place is awesome. Great baked goods, cool and friendly people working. To Dan M, whose review appears below. You're exactly the type of person we hope never comes back to Northport. read more

The cinnamon twists and coffee are what dreams are made of! The old fashioned doughnuts are also fantastic. Go early to get the best selection. It's not a morning in Northport without a run to Barb's! read more

Absolutely the best bakery in the world! A small town treasure located in paradise. If Heaven was a bakery then I have arrived.

Visited last week and the donuts were very good. Also purchased a Cherry pie and it was the best we've ever tasted. It's much better than the pie at Grand Traverse Pie Company. read more

We recently visited Barb's again after a long time away, and were delighted to find it well stocked eith breakfast goodies. The cinnamon twists are an absolute must, but if you can get a kolache -- delicious Eastern European soft cookie/pastry filled with ham or cream cheese -- get some; you will not be sorry. Barb's also sells other pastries -- cherry sticks, cinnamon rolls and the like -- and doughnuts. And while much of the business is takeout, our favorite thing is to grab a table and savor our pastries with a good cup of coffee while learning the 411 on community life from the locals. read more

Our travel book recommended a stop at Barb's for their cinnamon twists. We got there around 2 p.m. and the selections at that point were very limited. But they did have a few cinnamon twists left and we tried a couple. They were good, but nothing where I'm running back to get more. read more

Barb's is a bakery and a half...the very best. Please do not buy her cinnamon twists, as there may not be enough for me. We buy them (if we placed an order the night before) for a whole tray. The doughnuts and pies are great as well. read more

First thing's first, if you are in Northport you MUST make a stop at Barb's. You should get a couple cinnamon twists and a couple cherry (or other fruit) danishes and try and pick which is your favorite because they are both amazing!! But definitely make sure to get there early!! Those two run out particularly fast. Delicious!!! read more

I have tasted Cops and Doughnuts. I have indulged in the sweet serenity of all the Portland artisanal shops. And I am here to say.... (dramatic pause) Barb's makes the best doughnut in America. To give less than 5 stars is a special kind of sacrilege. read more

Yummy, yum, yum! We had one of the best old fashion donuts ever! And the cinnamon twisty thing was out of this world. Coffee... eh... I'd skip it next time! But 2 baked goods and a cup of coffee for $3.XX? It's a steal! read more