My husband grabbed a large black coffee with oat milk. The best coffee to get at a roaster is their plain black coffee with minimum add-ins to really taste their coffee grounds. Coffee is decent. $6 read more

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This was a great little stop in our jaunt to Marquette. Has all the right college town coffee shop vibes, and really tasty pastries/scones as well. read more

They make espressos well and the baked goods were fresh. Great for a mid afternoon pick me up.

This was such a great place - the ambiance was just fantastic - locals playing cribbage, a dog hanging out and greeting everyone, warm and cozy, i just loved it. The drinks were nicely done and they have a ton of different blends to try. The staff was all very friendly and attentive. Limited pastry selection but what I had was good. Definitely recommend. read more

This is my homebase, period. We live in a town with loads of options, but DRC predates them all. In fact, when Starbucks came to town a couple decades ago the owner at the time was contracted to train their baristas. We're on to a new owner (as of a few years ago) and though there have been some shifts, it's still the place to go for old school coffee lovers. It's true you're only going to regularly find chocolate and homemade vanilla for flavors (there are others seasonally or as the amazing staff experiments, but there's only 2 constants), but the focus at Dead River COFFEE is exactly that, the coffee. One of the goals at the ownership switch was to consistently provide the best espresso shot in town. Now, there is definitely going to be some subjectivity on the taste, but technique-wise they've got it down. Right to weighing out the dry grounds to ensure consistency, and though it does slightly vary from barista to barista (as all drinks do) its consistently solid (yes, I drink them straight). My, near, daily order is a black cup of the roast of the day and a shot of espresso on the side. That black cup of coffee most days is a low acidity, mid to lower altitude medium to dark roast. However, some days it's their very fruity Ethopian Sidamo (higher altitude higher acidity). On the menu tradition is the game. Some of the drinks you know at corporate coffee places may have the same name as a traditional drink but ARE NOT said drink (see: Machiatto). If I'm not getting my order, I tend to like to see how the baristas are at their Mocha Latte's. I know it's always going to be good, but this shop has produced award winning baristas in the past and when someone is on that level there is definitely a difference. In the end, DRC is a coffeeshop for anyone that may not appeal to everyone. However, to those that it hits for will fall in love and find themselves at the same coffee shop daily in a small town with a coffee shop per capita that makes Seattle look decaffeinated (Yes, they have that too, even if according to Futurama it makes one a "pervert"). read more

Dead River Coffee Roasters is full of LIFE. Their ambiance is dialed in with materful feng shui, and ancient aromas of the sacred bean. The variety of coffee available will surely satiate your wildest desires. Each one is carefully selected to provide a unique caffeination experience. Buy a bag of each. I'll see you weekly for my Saturday morning cup! -Wes read more

Best place to get coffee in Marquette. It's local. Better than Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Smells like heaven in the morning.

Dead River Coffee is great!! The staff is very kind and helpful. I had a brown sugar cinnamon latte that was amazing! I would definitely go back. read more

We were greeted right away with a friendly hello! After careful deliberation, I got a chai tea latte with ginger and a glazed donut and my dad got the Dead River pour over. The pour over took a few minutes (as expected) and he was very impressed with it. My latte was unique, it reminded me of mulling spices and I would definitely get it again. Next time though I am going to try the Bea Bomb, which is a mixture of espresso/lemonade. Somebody in the shop got it iced and was raving about it. We left happy and will be back next time we're in Marquette! read more

Dead River Coffee Roasters - Chai tea latte with ginger, Dead River blend pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

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Great coffee, great scones and great service! Highly recommend! Location was easy to find and parking was easy. read more

Basic little coffee shop in downtown Marquette. You can grab a cup of coffee and walk around the shops in the area. No frills here, they have your basic coffee shop offerings. The staff was really friendly!! read more

Dead River Coffee Roasters - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

Needed a caffeine refill and this coffee shop was at a very convenient location! Very friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Great coffee too! read more

Great place to get a truly delicious cup of coffee (or latte). Service was friendly and fast. Definitely a winner.

A sweet little spot for real coffee! The decor is eclectic and cozy. They have a station set up roasting and grinding beans and it is so cool to watch. Smells like coffee heaven in here! Syrup is home made and you can purchase whole beans for home use. A few spots to sit at tables and a little bar area looking out into the street through a nice big window. Coffee was delicious. There are home made treats as well but none for us this morning as we are prepping for the marathon coming up. Must go and experience! read more

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Really weird experience. Totally disorganized and super slow service. Came here with my boyfriend and it took 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee, a latte and a shot of espresso. The cashier didn't understand what drip coffee meant, which seems like a basic coffee concept. Totally fine if she didn't understand but she should have asked us for clarification rather than puttering around for 10 minutes and then asking her boss to ask us what we wanted. While we were waiting we were both really uncomfortable because there was no where to sit because a few people were very spread out among the few tables they have. They have a coffee roaster right in the cafe so get ready to smell coffee roasting. And actually coffee just smells like burning popcorn when it's roasted so the place really didn't smell good. The woman who was roasting the coffee was also breastfeeding at the same time. Just a weird thing to do while working in public but maybe that's just me. When our coffees were finally ready, she handed me my latte with the lid off and placed the lid right in a spill of old coffee. I went to grab a spoon and they were all dirty even though they were in the clean cup. So I had a gross lid and no way to stir my sugar in... The coffee wasn't even that good either. Overall, would not go back. read more

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First timer. Will return again! Coffee was fantastic and staff were very friendly. Very comfortable setting. I would have stayed but they were closing for the day. read more

Very good coffee and delicious homemade scones. Coffee beans is their business. It's not a cafe just a place for great coffee and baked goods. Lovely! read more

Super friendly staff. Stopped here on my birthday before headed out of town for the day. The coffee roaster bought me my coffee, so sweet! Definitely worth a stop if you are Marquette! read more

I love the ambience, the location and the fact that it is a coffee shop and focuses on coffee!

This place was way above par as far as coffee places go in my opinion. That Dead River Blend... are you kidding!? Tasty and delicious, had to get a pound of it and the Yirgacheffe to take home with me. Grabbed a couple baggies of the chocolate covered espresso beans to snack on through the day and loved those too. Loved the feel of this place, the atmosphere was chill and relaxed, people seemed super friendly too. Would definitely come back for more next time I'm in town. read more

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Love this place- make sure to stop every time we are at the Children's Museum. Great staff, great coffee....and great t-shirts!

This is a no frills true coffee shop just making amazing coffee. Don't get me wrong, I like a good sugary barely-can-be-called-coffee drink here and there, but this was just great coffee. I had a latte, and I would go here daily if it were on my way to work. read more

Dead River coffee was absolutely fantastic. Some of the better coffee we ever had, with roasting done right in-house. Baristas were knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Seating area is small, but with some fun games and lots of local history. I don't know if this would be my hangout spot in Marquette, it was absolutely a wonderful place to get an espresso. read more

Great shop with awesome freshly roasted beans. Quite selection. We enjoyed their signature Harbor Girl. It was a perfect place to pick up coffee and some beans for later. Super nice service also. Will return for sure! read more

Great place for a cup of coffee. Fun atmosphere and the staff are super nice. Go grab a latte today.

If your looking for a true espresso, latte or cappuccino, this is the place. Great tasting coffee, good temp and well made. Note: I am Australian and am fussy with espresso coffee. read more

Dead River Coffee Roasters - Perfect latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

Great beans and great people. If Theo is around, hang out on the benches outside and ask him about the history roasting in the UP.

Whoever said that the pastries are made in the house is highly misinformed! They are brought in! That said, I came in for a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso and an iced latte. Very weak coffee. I was expecting more from a roaster. Huge disappointment. Not worth the money. Nice location that's about it. The bakery next door has excellent pains au chocolat. read more

Very adorable and warm environment! Also very nice, friendly service. One of the best iced lattes i've ever had! Amazing pastries that are made in house and fresh. Very instagramable food;) The cappuccino was amazing and would highly recommend! Also a place for nitro brew! They also have nondairy milks:) Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!! read more

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I was looking for coffee this morning and found this place one of the best coffee places I've been to! The atmosphere is so inviting and the workers are very nice. Amazing coffee and scones. 10/10 would recommend !! read more

Dead River Coffee Roasters - I got a chocolate latte is absolutely amazing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

They do a traditional cappuccino :) :) and roast their own coffee in house. Beautiful window spot, noisy enough to talk and quiet enough to work. Thank you!! read more

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Solid little indie coffee joint in downtown Marquette, got the cold brew which was good. Good for those not wanting to go to a chain coffee place read more

Pretty solid independent coffee shop. I love that they roast their own beans, they have free wifi, and people were pretty friendly. The downside is it's small and kind of noisy from the roasting. The regular drip coffee was just ok, didn't get a chance to try any espresso drinks. read more

I have been here a few times but only ordered once. Not being a coffee drinker I rarely find myself in the quaint little coffee shops around town even though I love their atmospheres. I came in here on a frigid day for a hot cocoa to warm up for a bit. It has a very homey feel to it. When we came in, the employee was playing cards at a table with a group of friends but promptly came to the counter to take our order. The hot chocolate was delicious, and fairly priced. I wouldn't return on a regular basis, but that's just me, not because of anything about the establishment. I had a nice experience and would recommend it to my coffee drinking friends. read more

Coffee Mecca! This is an incredible cafe with some of the finest coffee and espresso that I've had. It's a unique, authentic little shop that is overloaded with interesting coffee paraphernalia. I stopped in with my wife today and had two really great double espressos, along with a very fine drip coffee to go. The drip coffee was also great, and the barista was really well trained with the coffee drinks. My wife had a nice cappuccino. While I was there, a hipster couple stopped in and ordered iced aeropresses. It pretty much blew my mind to hear that they offered that level of variety. The owner is one serious coffee geek and has obviously built the business around that love of coffee culture. They roast every other day and play jazz in the shop, which has big windows looking out to a nice view of Marquette. This isn't just the best cafe in Marquette, it's one of the best cafes in the country. I always stop in to cafes when I'm traveling, and am almost always disappointed. Dead River is quite the exception. I only wish that we had something similar to this in Madison. I'll definitely be looking forward to Dead River coffee whenever I pass through Marquette. They need to add "cafe" to their name though for us outsiders, because right now it doesn't turn up on right away on yelp and GPS searches. Dead River Coffee Roastery and Cafe has a nice ring to it, eh? About me: I've roasted coffee at home for the last 7 years, and own two professional espresso machines along with two pro grinders and a lot of other equipment, so it's rare that I find cafes that can pull off better coffee than what I make at home. In fact, I've only ever found one or two that can. read more

Let me start off by announcing I'm not a huge fan of fancy coffee. "I'll take an Expresso mocachino with unicorn blood and sparkles" or anything on part with that statement are lines you'll never hear me say . Although there weren't hundreds of lines of drinks written on chalkboards like many small - town coffee shops this place has something a lot of stores skimp on: the cozy factor. Service was fast and there's a nice little window bar that has great light for reading/people watching. The place was infused with the warm smell of fresh roasted beans and my coffee was hot, dark and packed full of flavor. A great place to hop in for a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up. read more

Best coffee in Marquette, and I'm a coffee snob. I had a delicious latte. If you want good espresso or pour-over stop here. If you want fru-fru drinks go elsewhere, because they only have vanilla and chocolate for flavors, and will turn their nose up at you. The good news is that you don't need to ruin their perfectly good espresso with all that extra garbage anyway. read more

I can be a bit of a coffee snob, but this made my top 5 easily! I'm sure their sugary drinks are good as well, but I'm a black coffee drinker and a lot of that gets to tasting the same. A place with a great source for their beans and a top notch roasting process is what I'm always on the lookout for and they delivered!! read more

Theo is the sort of guy who really knows how to run a business. He has a "spare no expense" attitutde when it comes to stocking quality, and personally oversees all roasting operations in house. The staff are hip, listen to good music, and know how to pull a shot of espresso. There is a roating selections of coffees from all over the world, each delicious and special in its own way. Been rebrewing Folger's in your stained white drip maker? That's okay, run down to Dead River and get learned in proper coffee buying, preparing and enjoying. They will even make you a cup so you know what you're getting into. No fu-fu yuppiepowersuit beverages here, cappucinos, mochas, espressos and the occasional "specialty drink" (like the Bea-Bomb, a mix of espresso and lemonade!)"It's coffee flavored" and that's the way they think it ought to be. You can add sugar to anything to make it sweet, but drink your coffee BLACK and drink/buy/enjoy it from Dead River, because there really is no where else like it around. read more

Stopped in to pick up some beans for a friend's birthday. I ended up with three different kinds of beans, some loose tea, and a cup to sip right away. Loved the Harbor Girl, which had a sort of cocoa-ish note to it that was really nice. read more