Manifesting the Perfect Latte (And It Worked)…read more Before I even stepped foot into Live Oak Coffeehouse, I closed my eyes and set my intention. I envisioned the perfect coconut almond milk latte--smooth, rich, subtly sweet, and crafted with care. I felt the warmth of the cup in my hands, the aroma wrapping around me like a cozy hug from the universe itself. I whispered to the cosmos: "Let this latte be everything I desire and more." And guess what? The universe delivered. I entered Live Oak with gratitude in my heart, and the barista--clearly an enlightened being--crafted my drink with the energy of a thousand good vibrations. The first sip? Pure alignment. The flavors danced in harmony, the temperature was just right, and for a moment, I felt like I had truly ascended. The ambiance of this place? Calm, inviting, full of positive frequencies. People chatted, read, worked, all in a state of peaceful flow. You could feel the creativity and good energy buzzing in the air. Some say you can't manifest happiness in a cup, but I'm here to tell you--you absolutely can. If you're ever in Midland, set your intention, walk into Live Oak, and let the magic happen.

Good coffee, friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere to chat with friends or even do some work…read more We were visiting Midland for a niece's graduation. We visited Live Oak Twice during our stay. They have a large selection of coffees that they roast themselves. Unlike a major chain, their coffee doesn't taste like burnt beans. The coffee had a nice flavor, with a strong finish that isn't bitter. Their syrups are also made in house. For the ones we tried, they were delicious. Not sugary sweet, so you can actually decern the various flavors. There was a board with the staff's choices, one being a Cinnamon and Brown Sugar, my partner enjoyed it and it was fantastic when she let me try it. I had both the Caramel Latte and Macchiato. I was pleased with both. Even though we didn't get any, they had a good selection of Gluten Free options. The food is also made in house, meaning that they make these gluten free options on their own. Unlike many other chains and local shops that don't have any Gluten Free options, even if they are resold versions of major brands. That shows a care for those in the community that either for medical reasons or by choice eat Gluten Free. The environment in the shop is warm and inviting. Whether you are having a conversation with friends, reading a book, or trying to work on your laptop you'll find an area for you. The staff was friendlier than what I expect from a coffee shop. Usually they will great you, but they're more about getting your order and moving on to the next customer. The staff here would answer questions and where informative. Surprisingly, many of them were knowledgeable not only about the coffee, but the business itself. Do not sleep on Live Oak Coffee. You'll regret it.

Quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Ordered vanilla latte with almond milk & "dirty" Chai latte (latte with…read moreespresso) with almond milk. Coffee to go served hot with a nice milk foam. Seating options are casual. Nice place to visit, will return.

This place is cute and super clean and modern. It feels minimalist when you walk inside. They…read morehave wifi available and it's nice and bright in here if you are staying to work. They only had two baristas when we came in Sunday morning. We were two groups and the food and drinks took a long time. But I think they really needed a third person behind the bar. The Vanilla Oatmilk latte I ordered was super sweet, I'd say if you like sweet, this is for you. If not go with a regular latte. But maybe the Oatmilk was sweet too? It was a bit too sweet for me. The muffin was tasty. And the avocado toast was okay. It was super uniform and flat. The bread was okay. Nothing special here. The service was also flat. I didn't find the same warmth I did as when I went to their competitors in the area. But maybe they were too busy for warmth. I found It cold. Maybe it's new, maybe they are still figuring It out, maybe they were short handed this morning. I wasn't in a rush but other people in my party definitely were disappointed with the wait time. Patience is a virtue. Not sure I'll return with other amazing options. But I hope you do well, it's great to see so many choices in Midland for small coffee shops. Come with patience. The food isn't bad, It just wasn't great.

Nice environment with friendly staff. Drinks were good and reasonably priced. Would visit again if…read morein the area.

I ordered a mocha and I have no idea what I got. It has caramel and not chocolate at all.read more

i dream of their skillet wrap…read more whenever i am in town i make sure i stop and get the wrap!!!! BRAVO

I stopped here for a quick drink. I kept seeing variation of cinnamon plum so I ordered that. The…read moredrink was OK. It's like flavored milk. The staff was quick. There's free parking outside. There's also an outdoor area with tables and chairs. This is a great place for those who want to study or have a small get together. There was actually a small group of what looks like a book club while I was waiting for my drink. There's also a corner of various books and toys for young children. Overall, it was OK . Next time, I'll try something else. Their tea flight looked interesting but I was short on time.

Don't want to sound too negative so clean and simple - today was one of the worst late experiences…read morein my recent memory. Been to the the Oak coffee shop yesterday and the lates are world apart. Reviewed and rated by my tongue.

My boyfriend and I stopped in during a day trip to Midland. We got there pretty close to close and…read morethe place was empty but we had such a great experience. Their menu has a lot of options to choose from but I didn't find it overwhelming and they even have a wheel you can spin if you're super indecisive! Espresso Milano really captures the small town coffee shop vibe that I've been missing living in Metro Detroit. The place felt so cozy and I loved all of the plants, decor, and the warmth of the place. Tons of personality in this little shop. We chatted with Brad for a while and had a nice conversation about the shop and coffee and he was so kind and open to talking to us even though I'm sure he had closing work to do. Espresso Milano has been around for 31 years!! and I can see why even from this short visit. PLUS the coffee was delicious! Not too sweet at all, I love to be able to actually taste the coffee in my drinks. I would definitely recommend stopping in. It also seems like it would be a great place to have a chat with a friend or to bring a laptop to get some work done. I'll definitely be returning the next time I find myself in Midland.

This is hands down the best bakery in town! With its European bakery, feel and the staff is…read moreincredibly friendly, and everything is baked fresh daily. Sometimes the treats are so good, there's a line out the door--and it's totally worth the wait. They serve freshly made coffee, tea, and just about anything you could want to pair with your pastry. The owners, originally from Ukraine, are warm, welcoming, and truly professional. I absolutely love coming here!

Their baked goods are the best and unique. I haven't had a one where I just said "meh". It is also…read morewithin walking distance of my house.

Absolutely my favorite coffee shop! Incredible selection of lattes, Frappuccinos, mocktails and…read morecold coffees.

Get ready to wait. Very slow. I don't know why it takes so long especially when I order a bagel and…read moreit's barely toasted. Every time too lol. I have never been in line less than 10 minutes. And I can be the only one in line.

We were visiting downtown Midland and the Tridge when we came upon Iron Dame. A…read moreFrench-European-style bakery in a small city? Not something that you see too often so we decided to stop by to take a look. It was within an hour of them closing and unfortunately many of the pastries were already sold out. Still, they had a couple of croissants that looked absolutely delicious and we couldn't resist picking some up. In addition to pastries, they also sell coffee and, interestingly enough, milk tea and boba (popping type only I think). I can easily imagine sitting outside, sipping on a drink and nibbling on a pastry. Raspberry Vol au Vent ($5) - Woah, just look at those layers on this pastry. So well defined with crisp, buttery puff pastry layers that are easy to pull apart. This one is filled with a raspberry jam and adorned with a single fresh raspberry in the center. They don't skimp on the jam here - it's absolutely loaded up. The jam is tangy, sweet, and delicious. It's filled with fresh and crunchy raspberry seeds and a brightness that is welcome. (5/5) Bacon & Havarti Croissant ($6) - Other places might put a single thin slice of bacon and cheese inside - Iron Dame fills it chock full with meat and cheese. Salty, savory, umami, everything you could want from a savory croissant. Since there's so much filling, it compresses the croissant dough along the edges making it chewier and more bready, yet still retaining a bit of flakiness. (5/5) Pain Au Chocolat ($5) - The lamination on this pastry isn't nearly as good - the layers are on the thicker side with smaller air bubbles. Definitely more bready than flaky. I'm not sure what happened to this pastry - the pictures on their website shows very well defined layers but this one was anything but. Two batons of chocolate are inserted inside, giving sweetness and richness. I wasn't able to eat this until the following day - since I couldn't eat it fresh, I won't include it in my overall rating. This particular pastry is something around a 3/5 though. It looks like they don't have a set menu (at least not what I can see from their website), so I would definitely drop by with an open mind to see what they are offering that day! I would come here again if I lived in Midland or if I was in the area. Yum! Bathrooms - Single unisex room. Overall rating of the food this visit: 5/5

The chocolate croissant was delicious! Lots of other treats that we'll have to sample another dayread more

Such a local gem that really filled a niche for a family friendly, reasonably priced, cozy feeling…read morebakery. Delicious pastries, great beer, and Tony is such a sweet and friendly person. If you're looking for the prettiest pastries, this isn't for you, the food is big and tastes great.

MiElement was a very interesting place! It is both a coffee shop and a brewery. They only brew a…read morefew beers but it was enough to have some choices. He decided to go with an espresso and a Nutella croissant. I, of course, wanted to try their beer. He enjoyed the croissant and espresso and I really thought they did a nice job with the beer. The atmosphere is pretty hippy, which we loved. Grabbed a tag and on we went. My favorite kind of road trip!

Ordered the Venti Java chip with no whipped cream and an affrogotto shot in a trenti cup. What a…read morelovely tasting beverage. The service provided my the associate Sara was highly friendly and upbeat. She made a grand effort to state my name correctly and even add a nice amount of small talk. Subtle music musing within the rear ground with a brewing feel.

Such polite service, from ordering to the pick up area. Took…read moreadvantage of accumulated points which got each of us gals a sweet baked item. A request for a pup cup to celebrate our pups winning weekend at the Traverse City shows and Logan made a special cup for the girl. Drinks, as ordered. Service kinda prompt too cuz we weren't kept waiting very long. Clean restrooms, both unisex, single seaters. LoL!!!