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God damn I found this place. Well worth the 5 minute drive past Dunkin and other drive through places. Here I enjoyed one of the most meticulous pour over experiences I've ever had. I tried both the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and the Brazil. Both were beautifully roasted with great complex flavors. If you're on 94 traveling between Detroit and Chicago...skip the Starbucks and give fotre a try.
We were making our way from Holland to Chicago and needed caffeine. This cafe is so cute! The baristas were super patient and friendly, we didn't feel rushed at all. it's been 3 weeks since our visit and my girls friends and I are still talking about that latte. Perfect temp, delicious and creamy especially on the rainy day. Can't wait to go back again
The coffee was great!! My husband and I both ordered specials from their winter menu. The lattes were foamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of balance of flavoring to coffee. The barista was kind and did a great job making our coffees. She also answered the questions I had about the drink menu. The inside was very cute with bar stool seating to see the street or more towards the inside of the shop. There are also little items for sale inside the shop which is very cute. I can't wait to come back and try a new latte!
Cinnamon scone delicious, wicked chocolate cherry biscotti yummy, latte's outstanding and staff delightful
Much better coffee shops out in surprise Arizona. Clean restrooms good workers good coffee. Service with a smile! In Arizona
In a world obsessed with coffee I am an outsider preferring chai tea. I am also in the minority in the belief that Starbucks shouldn't be the go to spot for hot drinks and a quick snack. I always believed in small local businesses and Forté coffee fits great into the St. Joseph area. The location could have made it a struggle because of all the other food spots near by but the fact it isnt a chain in a sea of fast food makes it the better and unique choice. I had been wanting to come in since I found out they opened but one thing or another always stopped me (mostly my husband being picky). I came about an hour before closing on a Friday. I picked put a chocolate almond scone and a chai tea. With a small tip my total was still less than $10 which was great. The 2 employees behind the counter were very cheery and the man even complemented my Bob's Burgers shirt (because duh, BB is awesome). The scone was ok, but not something I'd order again. It was good enough to encourage me to try other things that would make my taste buds dance though, unlike some places where u taste something u dont love and just know everything is going to be like that. The chai tea was right up my alley however. Much better than any other place in the SJ/BH area. The foam and cinnimon on top was great and the flavor throughout was delicious. Overall, I liked everything. From the set up, to the employees to the available items everything seemed fantastic. I'm so glad there is a great chill place in town for a socially anxious girl like me to get her pastries and hot beverages. I'll 100% be back to possibly try a cookie and get another chai or maybe actually try coffee.
Delicious coffee! I originally wanted to come because of a yelp comment actually ! Someone was very enthusiastic about the coffee and traveling out of the way to try them. I was visiting a friend and helped her find a new place to get coffee! We got the Miel and it was perfectly flavored and combined! The service was top notch and provided suggestions as needed! It was a cute shop in a shopping center. I would totally spend time here if I lived closer! I also got some beans for a coffee snob friend of mine because it smelled so fucking delicious!
We finally visited Forte last weekend. Not sure what took us so long, but well worth it. I love perfectly made Matcha Lattes, and it was. No concentrate or sugary fake syrups and a variety of options for dairy and non dairy milks. It was heaven on a cold day. He had the Miel and it was also the perfect blend of expresso, foam, honey and cinnamon. Back in his college days, he worked in a high end coffee shop and knows good drinks and he said this was the best he had had in town for what he ordered. It is a little pricey, but these days, it is comparable to everywhere else (and tastes better IMO) and it's also local so there's a good reason as well. Although, the chains in town are owned as franchises, so we support them too. For us, it depends on what we are feeling that day, drink wise, but this is definitely worth the visit. Staff was friendly, love the vibe (even in a strip mall type area) and bonus points that they have a cool way of donating to our local humane society. They have and are expanding locations so we will definitely visit them more.
I ordered my favorite drink a matcha latte and it was delicious! Loved their milk alternatives and how prompt the service was!
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4 months ago
Really enjoyed the vibe here as well the coffee. Glad I ordered the pecan scone and they were right that all our freshly made. Service was also great. I'm happy that I stopped by and chose a local coffee shop in our area. read more
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1 year ago
God damn I found this place. Well worth the 5 minute drive past Dunkin and other drive through places. Here I enjoyed one of the most meticulous pour over experiences I've ever had. I tried both the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and the Brazil. Both were beautifully roasted with great complex flavors. If you're on 94 traveling between Detroit and Chicago...skip the Starbucks and give fotre a try. read more
2 years ago
We were making our way from Holland to Chicago and needed caffeine. This cafe is so cute! The baristas were super patient and friendly, we didn't feel rushed at all. it's been 3 weeks since our visit and my girls friends and I are still talking about that latte. Perfect temp, delicious and creamy especially on the rainy day. Can't wait to go back again read more
2 years ago
The coffee was great!! My husband and I both ordered specials from their winter menu. The lattes were foamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of balance of flavoring to coffee. The barista was kind and did a great job making our coffees. She also answered the questions I had about the drink menu. The inside was very cute with bar stool seating to see the street or more towards the inside of the shop. There are also little items for sale inside the shop which is very cute. I can't wait to come back and try a new latte! read more
2 years ago
Cinnamon scone delicious, wicked chocolate cherry biscotti yummy, latte's outstanding and staff delightful read more
5 years ago
Much better coffee shops out in surprise Arizona. Clean restrooms good workers good coffee. Service with a smile! In Arizona read more
In a world obsessed with coffee I am an outsider preferring chai tea. I am also in the minority in the belief that Starbucks shouldn't be the go to spot for hot drinks and a quick snack. I always believed in small local businesses and Forté coffee fits great into the St. Joseph area. The location could have made it a struggle because of all the other food spots near by but the fact it isnt a chain in a sea of fast food makes it the better and unique choice. I had been wanting to come in since I found out they opened but one thing or another always stopped me (mostly my husband being picky). I came about an hour before closing on a Friday. I picked put a chocolate almond scone and a chai tea. With a small tip my total was still less than $10 which was great. The 2 employees behind the counter were very cheery and the man even complemented my Bob's Burgers shirt (because duh, BB is awesome). The scone was ok, but not something I'd order again. It was good enough to encourage me to try other things that would make my taste buds dance though, unlike some places where u taste something u dont love and just know everything is going to be like that. The chai tea was right up my alley however. Much better than any other place in the SJ/BH area. The foam and cinnimon on top was great and the flavor throughout was delicious. Overall, I liked everything. From the set up, to the employees to the available items everything seemed fantastic. I'm so glad there is a great chill place in town for a socially anxious girl like me to get her pastries and hot beverages. I'll 100% be back to possibly try a cookie and get another chai or maybe actually try coffee. read more
3 years ago
Delicious coffee! I originally wanted to come because of a yelp comment actually ! Someone was very enthusiastic about the coffee and traveling out of the way to try them. I was visiting a friend and helped her find a new place to get coffee! We got the Miel and it was perfectly flavored and combined! The service was top notch and provided suggestions as needed! It was a cute shop in a shopping center. I would totally spend time here if I lived closer! I also got some beans for a coffee snob friend of mine because it smelled so fucking delicious! read more
2 years ago
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We finally visited Forte last weekend. Not sure what took us so long, but well worth it. I love perfectly made Matcha Lattes, and it was. No concentrate or sugary fake syrups and a variety of options for dairy and non dairy milks. It was heaven on a cold day. He had the Miel and it was also the perfect blend of expresso, foam, honey and cinnamon. Back in his college days, he worked in a high end coffee shop and knows good drinks and he said this was the best he had had in town for what he ordered. It is a little pricey, but these days, it is comparable to everywhere else (and tastes better IMO) and it's also local so there's a good reason as well. Although, the chains in town are owned as franchises, so we support them too. For us, it depends on what we are feeling that day, drink wise, but this is definitely worth the visit. Staff was friendly, love the vibe (even in a strip mall type area) and bonus points that they have a cool way of donating to our local humane society. They have and are expanding locations so we will definitely visit them more. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Forte has a huge menu of all kinds of coffee drinks, which makes me sad that I live 45 minutes away from the nearest location. I couldn't pass up the featured iced s'mores latte. It was the right amount of sweet, without being syrupy. The marshmallow flavor was subtle and I loved the graham cracker crumbs on top. Non-dairy milk options are a little steep price wise ($0.80), but they have a good selection. The staff is friendly, and I love their passion for animals, inclusion, and equity. read more
2 years ago
Such a cute place with a huge variety of coffee and pastry options! They have 4 different type of milk alternatives so it's very vegan friendly! They have indoor and outdoor dining with friendly vibes and cheerful decor. Got the peanut butter cup latte and it was rich in flavor and delicious. read more
3 years ago
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Brian M.
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5 years ago
It's cool to have a beautiful and friendly coffee place now in the same area that our old, local video store used to be Used to walk there with my family from our house as a little girl and get DVD's. When it shut down I was sad but now years later, forte being here has preserved that memory for me. Have been coming since they opened and they've always been friendly. Being a barista myself, I appreciate the way theirs interacts with the customers. Most often, I come here because of the staff more than the coffee lol. Even though the coffee is bomb read more
3 years ago
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Brian M.
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3 years ago
Oh. My. Gosh. The chais here are amazing!!! This has become my new favorite place to do my freelance work while enjoying a 'cuppa'. The ambience is so cozy & welcoming, the baristas are AWESOME- they love what they do & it clearly shows!! Perfect environment for either study-time or a sweet coffee date- or both! ;) read more
4 years ago
Delicious coffee. Perfect quiet small town coffee shop. Great space, very clean, has public bathrooms. Everyone is friendly and welcoming here read more
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7 years ago
Praise the Lord for the long needed arrival of good coffee in Saint Joseph, MI. I ordered the Cold Brew and it's delicious. My sister got the Nitro Cold Brew and it was wonderful. My other sister got the Honey Lavender Latte with Oat Milk that I can only assume was lovely. read more
8 years ago
Stopped into Forté for a salad today, and it was absolutely amazing. It was a perfect Cesar salad! Great portion, and honestly tasted delish! I will be back for another one! The entire shop looks great! Super cute & is decorated really well! It's a great stop to stop at for lunch or to get some work done! I plan on trying the coffee at a different time, but I will update the review then! Overall, it was a great experience and the staff was very friendly! I recommend checking it out! UPDATE: We tried the coffee, my fiancé had the Forté bend, and he loved it! He said you could taste the quality...and he loooooves his coffee! I had a cappuccino with vanilla, and it was so smooth and delish. I don't think they are crazy expensive, like other people have said. But I do think they are comparable with like Starbucks, and other fancy coffee places! I will be back for sure! :) read more
8 years ago
Wonderful, small batch, hand-roasted coffee. Not bitter, burnt, or stale. Since they roast their own beans in small batches, you are guaranteed a fresh cup of coffee any time you come in or anytime you buy a bag of beans to take home. The prices are not too high for the quality coffee you are getting. You pay more for Starbucks, but do you know where the beans came from, what factory they were roasted in, or how long they sat on a shelf, in a truck, or in a bag before you drank coffee made from them? Forté is all about the quality of the coffee and it shows - from the sourcing of the beans, meticulous roasting, and delicious brewing. read more
Fantastic new coffee shop. Although unassuming on the outside, the inside has everything you could want in a solid coffee roaster. The shop is coffee focused (which I love) but also offers some delicious baked goods or premade sandwiches. The roaster is inside the shop (which I also love) and was cranking while we were there. My 8 once cappuccino was well made and the cold brew was very on point as well. Another fantastic thing at this place is the old school Olympia typewriter. Both me and my kids enjoyed figuring it out and writing messages. It's a small thing but its those kind of things that really makes a place stand out among the crowd. I look forward to coming back here often when we are in town as they continue to dial in their craft. read more
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