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Forté Coffee

4.4 (29 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Julie W.

Great little coffee shop in downtown St Joseph. The iced chai latte was one of the best I've tasted. Not to be outdone- the caramel latte was awesome too. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. They also sell coffee beans too.

White chocolate frappe
Emily W.

We remembered how much we liked this place and came back to the location on water street when we came back in town! Got a white chocolate frappe and it was so delicious. My husband got a drip and bag of beans and we got the blueberry lemonade for my 3 year old which was a hit too.

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Erin F.

Forte is a cute spot with yummy drinks right on the main drag of St. Joseph! We visited close to open on a Saturday morning and had the whole place to ourselves but more folks came in as the day went on. There is some gift/merch type items available in the shop and some spots to sit and work or chat around the corner, and everything was clean and cozy. The seasonal drinks looked delicious and the barista recommended the Dun Dun with snickerdoodle and cayenne. It was super sweet- I wish I had asked for half syrup- but perfect if you like sweet drinks! My husband got the Bullseye and thought it was really good. I bet this place gets packed in the summer months, but it was cozy and calm for a winter morning and definitely worth the stop!

Albert K.

Good oat latte. Great espresso. Scone was good. Could be a bit softer. Good WiFi here. 12 seats. Lots of selection of water and drinks. Great coffee shop.

Flat white coffee and latte with almond milk

Food- ordered coffee. Latte was warm and tasted like almond milk only. Flat white coffee was like drinking flavored water. Both hot coffees were more like warm coffees and tasted disgusting. Service- fair Ambiance- tranquil, coffee shop vibes Would not recommend at all for coffee.

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Chelsi B.

My husband picked me up a 12 oz cup of the Forté blend while he was out running some errands on New Years Eve.  I am not a huge coffee person, preferring to grab a chai tea or hot cocoa, but I'm trying to become more adult in my methods of acquiring caffeine.  Energy drinks with loads of carbs are being cut out slowly, so coffee is something I'm attempting to aquire a taste for.  The forté blend was a good choice and I'll probably get it next time I come in.  They do also have baked goods that all look delicious, but I haven't gotten one yet.

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Angelina I.

Local coffee place in downtown st Joseph, with a small seating area towards the back of the shop. It was nice to walk around with coffee at the shops. It's also a short walk down to the beach. I had an iced latte with vanilla and honey.

Hot mocha and white chocolate frappe

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Great coffee in a cute area! Was glad I stopped by to explore - there is a small amount of good seating areas indoor and outdoor as well.

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Delicious coffee( latte), scone, biscotti and staff. Great stop after the farmers artisan market in St Joseph, MI

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I love forte coffee! Best coffee shop in St. Joe! I will not buy a coffee anywhere else in town!

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