Great ice cream we had in Saugatuck, and lovely vibes befitting of a vacation town local spot…read more We went here a few times, and it was delicious each time. My kinds got whatever the brightest available flavor was, and I got a graham cracker ice cream with little bits of chocolate honeycomb in it. It was a milder flavor as expected, but so good I almost got it twice. The second time in I got a "Blueberry Waffle Cone" flavor that was vanilla ice cream, blueberry swirl, and small chocolate covered ice cream cone pieces. Phenomenal. Hard to pick between the two, and both better than what we had across the street. It gets busy in here, and there can be a little pressure of the line pushing as we sample, but hold your ground and try a few because they have a lot of fun flavors to explore. Lovely place. PS they charge a smaller fee for CCs but you can pay debit or cash to dodge it. Looking forward to returning again sometime down the road.

Very cute! Very unique flavors. For example, lavender and buttercream. Very subtle. The only thing…read moreI can recommend is putting a trashcan outside to keep the area clean. There's a bench that has two sides so four people can sit.

I love my coffee, so when I travel, I always seek out a local roaster, and I am SO GLAD that I…read morefound Uncommon during my first visit to Lake Michigan! I'd come across them while doing my HW for the trip, but without really knowing the area, I'd thought that staying in South Haven meant I wouldn't get the chance to visit, but after stopping in to The Flying Saucer in South Haven and picking up their beans there for the house, I learned everything is kinda close on this part of the coast! This is their main location, right in the heart of Saugatuck. It's cozy and colorful, warm and inviting, and filled with some incredibly sweet people. Oh yeah. They have A LOT of great coffee too! Their specialty and seasonal drinks all sounded delicious, but I'm a purist in pursuit of the best cup of black coffee, here for the single origins and blends that are sourced and roasted by this skilled team. Walking in I was faced by a massive wall filled with beautiful bags of beans from all over the world, each labeled with notes on origin, processing and flavor profile. I set my sights on a pour over and when the cashier said I could choose anything from the wall, I was gobsmacked (that's a funny word). The range was so impressive, with great representation from all over the world, processed in all different ways, making the choice quite difficult. It's a good thing I used my time in line to look at all of the options, and I settled on a white honey processed coffee called Villa Sarchi, which was delightful. If I have one quibble it's that they didn't have an actual pour over menu and this is simply because I enjoy asking the baristas about the coffees. This spot is super hot, with a line out the door at all times, so despite the barista at the counter being incredibly accommodating, I couldn't in good conscience hold up the patrons behind me with too many questions or returns to the wall. I also tried their espresso lime tonic for a beverage to stroll with and enjoyed the slight sweet and tart drink very much on a hot day. Uncommon also has a great menu of food offerings and we had a bagel breakfast sandwich and one of their MASSIVE savory scones. I wish I'd asked or been asked about warming the scone because it definitely needed it, but holy hell this thing was packed with cheesy goodness and the perfect foil to my naturally sweet coffee. Normally I go home with one bag of coffee as a souvenir, but I couldn't help but buy two, which were in addition to the beans I also bought in South Haven! In total I think I sampled about 5 different Uncommon roasts and loved them all! I loved this place so much I looked to buy merch, but sadly they had run out of the sizes I needed. There's always next time. Or maybe they'll ship...

Very much looks the part, but was left wanting a little more tbh…read more First off, vibes wise: amazing. Beautiful old house converted to a coffee shop with a dreamy garden in the back. Incredible. Coffee wise: fair. I ordered a few specialty summer cold brews for my wife and I and they were tiny, and my wife's was well-made with cold foam and cinnamon, but mine barely had a dollop (I gave her the good one, aren't I a nice husband?) I got a black coffee on my second visit and it wasn't very good. Service: friendly but slow. I was SO glad to have pitcher on pitcher of cold brew back at the AirBNB so I didn't have to wait. The times I came, this place was popping and it (expectedly) took some time. Hours: I was out for an early morning walk in the six o'clock am hour and several other middle-aged to elderly people were circling like vultures waiting for their caffeine fix. I feel like in peak season bumping hours to 6 or even 6:30 might do numbers for them. Food: I ordered a buttered bagel for my kids the first time in and it took a long, long time. I think they forgot about it. It appeared to be a grocery store style bagel and was ok. I'm telling you, this place looks beautiful and it's got great energy. It just so happened the business and the coffee on just a few visits didn't quite land. I would definitely encourage folks to try it out, it just missed the mark more than I was hoping for.

The smell of fudge and other sweet things wafting through the air drew me into this shop, which…read moreI've been wanting to try. It's such a cute and inviting store, you'll love to browse, even if you don't buy anything, but I bet you can't leave without buying something! The chocolate black walnut fudge we bought was the creamiest I've ever had, and I've eaten fudge pretty much everywhere we've been on vacation. Many people were eating ice cream cones which looked delicious also, but I figured the fudge was enough sugar at the moment. Service was super friendly and fast and helpful. A definite must stop!

I've had Kilwins before and believe the ice cream is good, so I was excited to see it near our…read moreAirBnB. However, I don't know if this is always the case or I just noticed it here but... Holy rip off! $40+ for four ice cream cones? Go across the street for half price. They conveniently don't list their prices anywhere. We were full and ordered kids scoops across the entire family, yet what I received resembled a small basketball of ice cream. You're probably thinking, this guy.. complaining about "too much" ice cream.. was his lobster too buttery, his steak too tender? But let me explain. Sometimes you don't want a pint of ice cream delicately sitting on a cone. Sometimes you just want a little bit, and for that to be their smallest option, it just doesn't make sense. Especially for my already wired kids. The second was the aforementioned sticker shock. We went to the place across the street the next night and our normal sized, delicious cones were about $20, half the price. So yeah, it's not so much a bad review because of quality or anything, just a bit of a misleading and poor experience. Others in the store were sharing similar concerns, so I wonder if this place has pushed it as far as they can and need to scale back. Oh my ice cream was pretty tasty, but super rich and nowhere near anything I could finish. That's all I got, a bit let down by Kilwin's.

Ice Cream way to sweet and creamy almost taste fake. Service was great but for the ridiculous…read moreprices they charge, they should roll out a red carpet and walk you to your car! Ambiance, in downtown Saugatuck, the ambiance should be spot on! .44 lb of fudge, $11.00!! One small scoop of ice cream, in a cup is $7.99 are you kidding me??? Honestly, the confections there are no better than in Frankenmuth, I don't mind paying for quality, but they literally bend you over taking full advantage of you.................NEVER will enter one of their stores again!

We walked in and were greeted with the smell of chocolate. Their fudge is the best too…read more It was a busy day, but the line moved really quickly and we just got ice cream on this visit (the next day we stopped in for fudge to take home) I love that their food items are always consistent among their stores and the same quality as 20 years ago

It must be tough running only the second best bakery on this little stretch of the Blue Star…read moreHighway, but since the first best bakery is often closed or out of baked goods, I was a regular here too. The croissants are pretty good, though they do also sell out.

I tried some cupcakes here a while back, loved the frostings. Super nice owner too. I will stop in…read moreagain.

Such a great experience that I decided to leave with a shirt that I proudly wear all over the west…read morecoast now! Rolling into Crane's, I really wasn't sure what to expect, but the vibes, the grounds, the service, and the amazing selection of eats, drinks and treats had us grinning ear to ear! We were a BIG group and let me tell you, this place is built exactly for that! From the massive outdoor covered patio to the sprawling dining room, there is a spot for everyone to enjoy. The grounds are incredibly beautiful too, and there are picnic benches dotting the hillside and lots of little place you could park for a picnic. We came for the pie flight and I've gotta say, it's was a little tricky to figure out where to get those adorable little mason jars. For those wondering, just get a table in the dining room, which is super warm, charming, and inviting! We got a big table at the back and had a fabulous server who made this experience great for everyone, screaming children included. The pie was actually REALLY good, and I loved the wine and cider flight too. The fact you can mix and match made this incredibly fun, even at 10am. All in all, this is a destination worth visiting when on the shore! Make this part of your vacation for sure!

We went to Crane's for their Cider Fest. The grounds are large & beautiful. The orchards were well…read moretaken care of, and we should've went apple picking, next time for sure! The event was perfect for the day; live music, fresh cider & hard cider, food trucks, cornhole, pie eating contest, hayrides, and much more! We made sure to grab some goodies from the store before we headed out. Some of the best cider donuts I have had ever. Be sure to stop in at Crane's, it's perfect for the family, dates, large groups. Everyone was enjoying the atmosphere.

Sigh. Our first job. Yes, it's easy to become sentimental when the fountain looks VERY similar to…read morehow it did ___ [COUGH] years ago. All the greatest hits are still on the menu from when WE were the eager 14 year old soda jerk holding the scoop. You'll still find delicious chocolate sodas, shakes, and sundaes. We sat down to get a break from the rain and the "jerks" got to us right away, took our order, and got the sweets out in less than 5 minutes. We love our town, love the nostalgia, and love that the fountain is still serving up sweet treats.

50+ years in business (with the same fountain counter & stools) and still the best chocolate sodas…read moreever made in the world! I used to work there from 1968-69 and the soda I had today was just as good as 45 years ago. They still hire high school students and they are all super good, attentive and very generous scoopers!

Delicious and simple! Parking seems tedious when you leave, but luckily it was just my car and…read moresomeone else's there. Definitely want to come back to try out the restaurant.

Easy to order online for pickup - food was ready when promised. Easy parking. The Greek salad was…read moretruly delicious -- would have loved more chickpeas and beets and less tomatoes. Spanakopita was flaky and flavorful. Prices were reasonable. Cute little diner feel. Would definitely get a quick lunch from here again.

My family and I really loved the vibe of the place had delicious sandwiches and a smoothie and had…read moregreat customer service and everything came out very quickly would definitely come back!

They had nice selections, and good boba! The only thing…read moreabout the smoothie boba is that it seemed to melt before it got to us, so it was more like a flavored milk. As well as that, the boba was more like spherical gelatin than boba. It was still overall pretty good!