Broccoli cheddar soup was hot and delicious. My sandwich was one of the specialties and it was so good! Service was friendly. It's a cute little place we always visit in holly! read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

Came in a group of 6 adults and 1 baby for a birthday brunch, so understandably, had to wait about half an hour for seating for our large group. While staff was very friendly and the cafe itself is charming, the food was quite overpriced for what you got. To get typically standard lunch sides (chips and a pickle) with a sandwich is an additional charge. One of our party ordered the breakfast sandwich which seemed essentially like a small McDonald's McMuffin. To top things off, we unfortunately were waiting for our food for an hour after we ordered while parties that were seated after us got and finished their meals in the same time. Our server did keep apologizing for the long wait and said the kitchen was backed up with to-go orders. Despite the regular acknowledgment that our wait was unusually long, nothing was ever offered to compensate for the delay. Based on other positive reviews, perhaps our experience was an outlier or our larger group was more of a challenge for the small cafe to accommodate. read more

Arika our server took great care of us. Chicken and rice soup + carrot cake were super. Small town vibe was wonderful. Hot chocolate exceeded expectations. read more

See all

Admittedly, I haven't tried a lot of items here. I typically get a soup and their beef & aged cheddar sandwich. The sandwich is DELICIOUS, but sadly small for the price. Soups are pretty good (not as good as Holly Cafe). Their chai tea is also amazing. One of the best I've had. Definitely one of the places I have on my rotation! read more

This is my favorite cafe in Holly, the food and drinks are always so good. The servers are always so kind and the place is just so cute! The prices are a little high and can cost you around $20 with tip but for a quick lunch with some good food this place is a must try. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Harvest Ham Melt with a Chai tea latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

Popped into Bittersweet Cafe after our original lunch plans in Holly fell through. My husband and I wanted to spend the day browsing antique shops after a quick meal at Blackthorn Pub, but they didn't open until 3 or 4pm. We noticed this little spot across the street and were able to walk in and immediately snag a table. As much as we've loved our past experiences at the pub, we were so happy to have ended up at Bittersweet. It was our first time there and definitely won't be our last!! We both ordered unique cocktails, a couple of sandwiches, and our waitress talked us into dessert. Everything was amazing! I ordered the Harvest Ham Melt -- Freshly sliced ham, apple slices, cheddar, and honey dijon on cinnamon swirl bread... all warm & toasty with coleslaw + potato chips on the side. My husband ordered the Classic Tex-Mex Wrap -- Grilled Cajun chicken, colby jack cheese, black olives, tomato, and mixed greens. He said it was one of the best lunches he's ever had! The decadent Snickers Cheesecake at the end of our meal was UNBELIEVABLE! Honestly too good to be true, and I highly recommend leaving room for it if you plan a visit here! Restaurant interior is quaint, cozy, full of history, and has a very comfortable & inviting atmosphere. Staff is happy, busy, and skilled at what they all do! There are plenty of choices on the menu for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, plus dinner on Fridays & Saturdays. Come on down to Holly and spend the day searching for antique treasures, and make sure to grab some grub at Bittersweet Cafe (now officially on my list of local favorites!) read more

See all

Quaint little cafe located right downtown. We were out shopping on a Sunday and decided to stop for lunch. I started with a Carmel macchiato and it tasted better than those I have purchased at coffee shops! Definitely will come back for that alone. Staff were friendly and food the food was fresh and tasty. I had the Reuben, and the bread it was served on was delicious! My boyfriend had a cheeseburger and loved it. (Mind you, he prefers his burgers pretty rare, so I was worried when they said they only cook theirs medium well). Needless to say, it was a hit and we will be back. read more

They get 3 stars because the food was good. The service was terrible, and I don't say that lightly. We waited 10-15 minutes for coffee (the waitress forgot we ordered it so we had to order it a second time) - when we wanted a refill on coffee (which again, we waited for - I had to flag the waitress down) there was no coffee made. That's probably because our waitress talked to another table for about 10 minutes. We were there at the end of the breakfast crowd and before the lunch rush so there weren't many people inside. Still, for some reason, it took about 45 minutes to get our food.... I'm pretty sure our waitress forgot to put our order in. When I inquired about the long wait she said they had a lot of online orders - but people who came in after us were being served way before us. She was not apologetic at all. Also, my mom uses a walker - this place is not handicap friendly. I will definitely not return. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

See all

Cute little restaurant. I had the Waldorf salad & enjoyed it very much. Lots of walnuts, cranberries & veggies, a few bits of apple and a nice scoop of chicken salad. The staff was very friendly and nice. My sister had the half turkey sandwich and half salad. She wasn't quite as impressed; she said the bread was a bit old and there were too many onions on her salad. Interestingly, as we walked in & out of the shops, most of the people asked us if/where we had lunch, and they all raved about the Bittersweet Cafe. read more

Rating only as a breakfast spot I was a bit disappointed/surprised by this restaurant. On a positive side my Western omelet was well cooked and tasty and staff was very pleasant. on the less positive side, things that you take for granted at most other breakfast spots were add on charges at this business. Case in point my omelet was a two egg omelet versus the normal three eggs where there was an up charge on adding more eggs and Hash browns were not included in the price either but were also a added cost to include with my meal. Looking for your typical 2 egg breakfast with hash browns and meat this will cost you over $14 here due to separate charges for each side. Definately not competitive with the restaurants I normally frequent. Overall, if you are looking for a breakfast in the downtown Holly area there are not a lot of places to choose from and this is a decent option. However be prepared to pay a little extra here due to the added upcharges. read more

See all

Not wheelchair accessible. I'm so disappointed I came to meet a friend and was unable to get in because of the steps. There is no sign of any other accessible entrance. This was a very bittersweet experience; sweet that I got to see a friend and was able to eat across the street at Avia Family Dining and it was amazing! read more

Upon walking in I wasn't too sure I made a good decision. The restaurant is VERY old and in need of remodeling, not necessarily making it modern but improving upon the condition. We had a corned beef sandwich and cole slaw and a turkey, ham, bacon club and a tossed salad. We both were extremely pleased with the presentation and the taste. The best sandwiches we've had in a very long time and we'll be back. Our server was right on top of refilling our beverages too. read more

We stopped in on a Sunday around Noon with my family after being at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. Seemed like a poetic place to go. Lots of options, was bummed to find out they weren't serving breakfast but there wasn't a shortage of lunch options. The food and service was good. read more

This is a cute little place that has been around since the 40s. They have a picture on the wall showing that! The staff was ridiculously nice and accommodating. The locals were even so nice. Everyone made you feel at home. The food is simple but delicious and filling. They do only have one restroom that is coed so the line was a few people deep by the end of the lunch hour. Parking is free on the street. Definitely needs a good cleaning with all of the lace and curtains on the top of the walls, they were very dirty. They have some really good cocktails. Although I do not recommend the chocolate martini. They put half and half in it instead of a cream liqueur. I felt like a cat drinking cream out of a saucer. But overall a wonderful place. If we're in the area, I'm happy to know that I'll have at least one place to visit where I know the food is good. Also, I don't recommend this area. There's nothing to do in the middle of Michigan read more

Bittersweet Cafe - 1940s! - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

See all

Pleasant breakfast cafe. Good food and friendly service. Cozy. My hash browns were underwhelming (not very flavorful and only warm) but everything else we had was tasty. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

See all

I really appreciate this quaint little restaurant. Very friendly staff and patrons as well. Everyone must really enjoy the place. I was surprised to see so many people waiting infont for them to open at 8:30 AM. I enjoyed the French toast and sausage for breakfast, but I can't wait to go in for lunch and get a burger and a cocktail. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Really enjoyed my time. Wonderful breakfast. Service very friendly. Quaint atmosphere but hard chairs. Worth the visit. - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

My husband and I both had the day off and popped in here for breakfast. Very comfortable and cozy atmosphere for a relaxing local meal. Everything was delicious, they had a nice selection for breakfast and I was equally impressed with what I saw on the lunch menu. Great specialty coffee and tea options, I had a chia latte and it was perfect. Service was quick and super friendly. Will have to come back and try lunch next time! read more

Awesome spinach dip. It was so creamy! We came in 40 min before closing time and had plenty of time to eat before close. Our server was great, our meals were great, great experience read more

See all

Loved this little place! Busy on a Sunday morning with locals but worth the short wait for a table/food. We got the breakfast sandwiches and french toast, both were great! Would definitely come back. They also have a back patio! read more

Large salad menu, with a lot of stuff in it. Many sandwich options, including Reuben but meat portion was smaller than expected for the price. Service super friendly... greeted immediately. Coffee is locally roasted. Coffee itself was excellent, but mini moo creamers were offered which tends to compromise the quality, like putting ketchup on a good steak. Quaint atmosphere and Parisian inspired decor begets elegance, yet it was cozy, seats about 14. Though I enjoy the music which was 60s-70s classic rock, jazz would have been a more congruent with the pathos. Wanted dessert, but too full. Definitely will be back. read more

Good local place. Full bar and coffee as well. Downside place is smaller and any open door the weather warm or cold rolls thru the building. Good breakfast great burgers and sandwiches read more

LeRoy: I had a cup of lemon cream of rice soup which was not too good. But I had a 1900 century club sandwich that was excellent with turkey ham and bacon and it was very good. I give it a four. Katie: It was like the herb turkey grill. There we go. The herb turkey grill was very good. It was full of turkey and had a lot of flavor. Ummm....the coleslaw was a little bit soggy but otherwise I feel satisfied. Caitlin: The salad was fresh and crisp. I thought the portion sizes matched with the prices of the meals. read more

See all

What a great cafe! We loved the menu, the charming staff and the possibilities with homemade desserts! We had the Greek Salad and the Waldorf Salad, with simple beverages, e.g., water and iced tea. Our experience was wonderful and we'll return for lunch here another day. The staff was perfectly attentive and helpful but didn't hover. The menu was expansive and had GF options as well as vegan. We were impressed because Holly isn't a huge community and this is an impressive offering. Thank you! read more

I was amazed at how nasty the food here was, if you feel the need to eat nasty pig slop. Then this is the place for you, how this place stays open serving bad food and treating customers like dirt is another amazing oddessy. I strongly suggest you drive somewhere else to eat and avoid this place and its horrible staff. read more

What I love about Bittersweet the most is the service! They are all amazing. Kind. Sweet. It's like going to your moms house at Christmas. The food is always spot on. I love this local charming little place. Stop in and give them a try read more

Cute restaurant with a ladies who lunch menu. Had the Chicken Waldorf Salad. Not a huge portion, which is fine, the desert case called my name. Beautiful, tasty Pumpkin Cheesecake with a hot Chai on the side. A fun spot for a break from antiquing and gift shopping. Full bar of fancy cocktails for those of you not driving. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Chicken Waldorf Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

Now even better because they have fixed hours, instead of having different closing tones every two days. Came back to Michigan for a visit, so I had to make pine stop to here here at my favorite place in Holly. Sandwiches are good as always (grilled veggie sub), the little coleslaw actually taste better (I am not a coleslaw person). Service was fast, though not a lot of people at the time. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - grilled veggie sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

last minute yesterday we gathered 18 family/friends together for lunch after our mother-in-law's funeral service. Great outside seating, food was excellent and our waitstaff was so nice, attentive and responsive. highly recommend and will be back under difference circumstances for sure. April read more

Came here for breakfast and it definitely hit the spot food was hot and delicious. With nice old style ambiance.Would recommend

Good Food Good Coffee I was pleased to say the least my boyfriend loved it too which says a lot. Also good environment

This place is a cute little gem in Holly. My husband and I stopped in for a quick lunch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We were greeted and taken care of by an amazing waitress and felt right at home. The decor is cute and fitting of downtown Holly. We had the grilled turkey sandwich and the May special "tacos". The sandwich was so good my hubby literally took my leftover and finished it! The tacos were good but more of a wrap. I also had an almond joy mocha and it was delish! read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

Wonderful restaurant! Great staff! Would highly recommend thus establishment. That is all!

We interned my father's ashes in the national cemetery and had a reservation for this place for 15 people at 2 PM. They acknowledged they had the reservation, but they didn't hold the tables. So we arrived at a packed restaurant in which half the customers hadn't even ordered yet. Then they asked us to leave the restaurant and go into the freezing cold. We went across the street to Avia, where we had a fantastic waitress and great food. Thanks for saving the day from bad service and bad management, Avia! read more

Went today to get a hot chocolate and lunch. The lady acted like we were a nuisance to her. So we ordered just two hot chocolate's to go. The key to hot chocolate is HOT. It was luke warm (at best)with no flavor. Can't believe we wasted $10 for two tasteless luke warm hot chocolate's. Very disappointed. read more

Quaint cafe right downtown Holly, Mi. There are about 10 tables (outdoor seating in the summer) and during busy times there always seems to be someone waiting to snag the next table. Rose Manor Reuben was nicely toasted with good amounts of corned beef vs. sauerkraut. However, the corned beef was incredibly fatty & I wasn't able to finish eating it. I may have just gotten a bad portion of beef. Sandwich baskets are served with chips and a little tin of sweet coleslaw which was tasty. This cafe has a decent menu and is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. The decor is homey with some historical pics thrown in. They also serve beer, wine and cocktails. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Rose Manor Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

See all

Only have had breakfast (best omelettes, great French toast) and every option was delicious each time my family and I have ordered from here. read more

Super cute place. Breakfast is amazing. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Soup is house made. Highly recommend if you're looking for a cute breakfast place, with great food! read more

First impressions are everything! This is the second time I've been here and I was greeted with the same smile and sincere appreciation for my business. I absolutely love the elaborate ceiling, rustic wood work and brick walls! There are great kitschy photographs throughout and I love the Tiffany lamps and the lace curtain at the tops of the front windows! There are 2 TVs but they're smaller and they are muted! Yay! So, you hear the gentle chatter of conversation and some good tunes lightly playing overhead. I started with the coffee flavor of the day which is dark chocolate mint and it is fabulous! I've never been able to drink black coffee but I didn't need one ounce of sweetener or cream in this one! Delicious! Their sandwiches range from $6.99 to $9.49. I'm trying to watch my pennies but I absolutely had to try the Battle Alley Beef ($9.29) because my server said it was one of her favorites and the words "slow roasted beef and melted bleu cheese" caught my attention! Oh my gosh! Worth every penny! From the first bite, it was heaven! I have band rehearsal every Tuesday morning so this will be one of many future visits! read more

See all

We spent the night at my brothers in Holly MI after a fun night at DTE (Pine Knob). In the morning we were looking for a good breakfast place nearby. We found this little hole in the wall in the quaint "downtown" area of Holly. Boy am I glad we did. They had gourmet coffees and juices (those hit the spot!) and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. Everything we ordered was very tasty. Notable dishes- Ham and egg on a croissant and the open faced veggie omelet (the special that day). If you find yourself in Holly, this place is definitely worth a stop for breakfast or lunch. read more

Bittersweet Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Holly, Michigan

Traveling with your dog? This cafe has a super cute back patio with 6 good sized tables where you can sit with your dog. They even brought water for ours. Food was absolutely delicious! The sandwiches come with potato chips but I took the upgrade to grilled veggies and they were excellent! The tuna salad in the tuna melt was not greasy at all and very tasty. Hubby had the poblano omelette and loved it! Our server, Danielle was awesome too! If I lived here, I would come all the time!! read more