Such a cute cafe! Delicious food and coffee with an adorably decorated interior…read more My family and I visited Issa Vibe on the way through to Union Pier. When entering the restaurant we were immediately greeted by staff and were advised to grab a menu from the nearby wall. Orders are placed at the counter, food and coffee. They also provide an estimate on wait-time for coffee and food based on level of orders currently placed. We were given a buzzer and advised that our name would be called for both coffee and food. The bourbon vanilla Madagascar latte was delicious, I loved that the coffee flavor was not overpowered by homemade coffee syrup. The paninis were delicious and very filling! They come with a side salad or kettle chips.

Issa Vibe Cafe brings a bright, modern energy to New Buffalo's coffee scene, with lush greenery and…read morea vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the pesto egg panini alongside a pistachio iced latte. The panini was the standout--fresh bread, flavorful pesto, ripe tomatoes, and a well-balanced combination of flavors. The pistachio latte, however, could use a little refinement. I'd love to see pistachio cream incorporated instead of a liquid syrup, which could give the drink more body, richness, and a more pronounced pistachio flavor. Overall, a great café experience with plenty of personality and a menu worth exploring.

Always a very busy popular place…read more I had a bagel breakfast sandwich here and enjoyed it. My friends had a honey basil drink - it was very tasty and refreshing. It tasted fresh vs like syrup. For lunch I had a turkey sandwich with potato salad on the side. I didn't care for the potato salad. The turkey quality was good! Note they offer half sandwiches.

We stopped in for breakfast during the July 4th weekend. I had the lox bagel with 1 lox slice, my…read morekiddo had a cream cheese bagel, and my husband had some bacon egg and cheese bagel. I really enjoyed my lox bagel and thought it was one of the best I've had!! The flavors were nicely balanced with the onion, capers, cream cheese and lox. I was able to eat it easily and get a little piece of everything in each bite. The bagels seem smaller than average, but who needs giant bagels anyway? I found these to be reasonably sized. Big overstuffed bagels that fall apart while you eat them - lox sliding all over the place - are really annoying. These were satisfying without making you feel gross after. The coffee selection exceeded our expectations. We shared a chemex for 2. They had a few single origin coffees to choose from and we had their pink bourbon Columbian. We enjoyed our coffee and bagels outside in their seating area and this was once of my favorite parts of our trip! We didn't have to wait too long, but as we were finishing, a long line was forming down the block. Consider getting there a little early!

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Stumbled upon this place on our way to the beach! The lady working recommended the tropical fruit…read morecombo boba. It was definitely refreshing and tasty but not what I was expecting! The boba was popping boba and not regular boba, which I feel would have been good to know. Not sure if their other drinks also have this boba? However it was tasty and good for a warm day!

Farmette sells local Michigan specialty food items, a small selection of house grown produce,…read moresalads, beverages, fresh bread baked on-site and has a cute little coffee bar serving a few pastries from the delicious Bit of Swiss bakery in Stevensville. The café has delicious tea offerings as well; however,does not sell matcha lattes or tea latte beverages. The specialty food and table top items are pricey; however, you can find some unique jams, local maple syrup, coffee, gluten-free pastas and more. Their bread is reasonably priced, is delicious and is extremely popular for good reason! There are outdoor seating options and this is a great place to take guests wanting a "taste of Michigan" to enjoy during their stay or to take back home after their vacation. Definitely worth a visit!

Farmette is a great place to stop for coffee and some snacks to bring to New Buffalo Beach! They…read morehave a great grab and go market with sandwiches, salads, cheeses, fruit, etc. Sandwiches appear bigger than they actually are. Everything here was on the expensive side. Gorgeous outdoor patio. Chicken salad sandwich: 3.5/5 Blueberry muffin cold brew: 4/5

Very cute spot for lunch/dinner in new buffalo. The decor is very tastefully done and the ambience…read moreis great for dates as well as family gatherings! They can get really packed during lunch/dinner so I suggest making a reservation and planning ahead. The chocolate martini was tasty and the cacio e pepe and roma pasta was delicious! Very fresh and simple flavors. Pastas come with a choice of soup or salad. The tiramisu was to die for! Good prices for the quality of the food and the ambience. We will definitely be back!

After dining for several years our experience was so disappointing. Waited 45 minutes for our Open…read moreTable resy; although waitress was lovely. Suggested the basil lemon chicken for two -claimed they had to bring back on menu by popular demand. Unfortunately, chicken was unpalatable. Waitress asked if we wanted it boxed we said "no we did not care for it." She then commented "some people in the past didn't care for it either. It has a certain flavor." Being a store owner of 12 retail chicago locations, I did not feel it was handled properly. I always appreciates customer calling me direct with an issue. The dessert brownie tasted more like a dried piece of chocolate cake, which we did not eat after 1bite. I called the next day to share with the manager. The hostess from the night before , actually remembered us, said the manager would get back to us, she would relay our experience. Never heard back. It's going to be hard to recommend the restaurant to our Chicago relatives & friends who visit & stay in New Buffalo all year long.

You know, as much as I have been to Oink's in my lifetime, I cannot believe that I forgot to leave…read morea review for them YEARS ago! First let me start by saying that Oink's and I go way back. I believe that the first time I went there was in 1988 when I was 16 (my two older cousins were raised in Union Pier), and since I visit SW MI at least twice a year, I never leave without going to Oink's before coming home. As I always took my kids to Warren Dunes instead of Chicago beaches, my kids always got to enjoy Oink's before coming back home also! So this year was no different and my wife and I got to sit down and enjoy ice cream before coming back home. I have always loved the different ice cream flavors (especially strawberry cheesecake), and as I always do, I bought a few pig keychains and other things from the gift shop. I also have always loved the old-school vibe! So every time I am up that way, I'll be there!! One last thing: I got to meet Coach Vink back in the day because my older two cousins (The McSmith brothers, who both passed away unexpectedly in 2024 and 2025), played for him at New Buffalo High School. Coach was a good dude, and I was sorry to hear of his passing. So, see you next time I'm up there!

Another ice cream review from another favorite!…read more Oink's has been around for ages and is always a great place to stop in if you're in New Buffalo! There's a parking lot and other fun places in walking distance as well to check out. The decor in Oink's will never leave you bored. There is so much to look at! They have a number system so once you enter, be sure to grab a ticket with a number on it and it'll flash on the screen. There were a few groups who came in who were unaware of that and so the lines and ordering process was a tad chaotic. Eventually one of the staff mentioned something about grabbing a ticket and it was easily sorted. Everyone working was very friendly and patient which is a huge plus. I tried out one of their cherry and chocolate ice cream flavors. So tasty! I also love knowing you can get a half scoop as well although it was still so much ice cream. The perfect place for a sweet treat!

Came here for the first time yesterday while my friend and I were in New Buffalo celebrating her…read morebirthday and enjoying everything the area had to offer. Unfortunately, from the moment we walked in and looked at the menu, the woman with purple hair at the counter greeted us with extremely unpleasant energy. She rushed us through our entire order, wasn't friendly or welcoming, and was extremely difficult to connect with. What stood out to me most was that after our interaction, I noticed her greeting other customers who didn't look like us with a noticeably warmer energy. We ordered two sandwiches, two drinks, and two pastries, spending almost $40, yet the experience lacked any real sense of kindness, consideration, or basic human decency. Because I was being rushed, I actually had to get back in line a second time to purchase something I had missed during our initial order. We were especially disappointed because this was supposed to be a nice experience while celebrating my friend's birthday. We were grateful to see vegan options on the menu, and the space itself is beautiful, but unfortunately, it felt like the energy and level of hospitality inside depended on the color of your skin. That experience left a lasting impression, and sadly, we won't be returning.

Hospitality is a large part of the food service industry. I understand it's busy, perhaps there…read morewas a staff meeting that went south as we got there at opening. However, a welcoming hello or acknowledgement of a "good morning" is necessary if you want to retain business. I said something like thanks for working today, those donuts like really nice, to three different people, one of them the owner with zero response. I expect it from the post office, but not when buying overpriced overhyped donuts. The chocolate croissant had almost no chocolate in it. The other donuts were ok, coffee cake bland, spent $100. Still tipped. The vibe of the place is angry artist. Won't be back.

This egg scramble exceeded expectations. The 3 meats included were all good. Nice sized pieces of…read moremeat vs. Tiny bits. The mushrooms were delicious as well. The side of bacon was thick and perfectly cooked. Even the black coffee stood out. I would definitely go back and will certainly recommend this diner.

I actively tell people not to frequent this establishment…read more All 3 times I have "ate" here, the food was horrible, the service was less than desirable, and the atmosphere is off.

Zoey is phenomenal! I ordered some food for me, my kids, and my parents. She was quick on…read moreeverything. Her service was amazing and honestly the best time I have had with family in so long! Please give this woman a raise!

My server Zoey was so sweet and accommodating. She made sure everything was to our liking and made…read moreour first visit to Beer Church great. We look forward to come again!