I was really disappointed with my most recent visit. I ordered a small iced latte, but instead of fresh espresso, they used what seemed to be a pre-made espresso. The drink came out almost completely white and tasted like milk. When I mentioned it didn't taste like coffee, I was told I could pay an extra $1 for another shot instead of them remaking the drink. Even that shot wasn't pulled fresh. What's frustrating is that I came the day before and had a great latte made with fresh espresso and coffee ice cubes. It was delicious. I'm giving 3 stars because yesterday's experience was a 4/5, but today's was a 1/5. I hope they can be more consistent. read more

Jilly Beans - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

Cute little coffee shop downtown hillsdale. Usually stop in while at the farmers market. Got my normal mocha and you get the option of milks but also if you want dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate!!! I got an iced milk chocolate!!!!! Really good. Big selection of pastries too and have lots of specialty flavored drinks!!!! read more

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Good coffee. Great pastries to snack. Awesome service that was friendly and welcoming. Try the lemon blueberry bread...you won't be disappointed. read more

The food is always great, and the employees are always so nice. Shoutout to this girl named Aubrei every time I come in she is super nice and funny. It's a cute cozy place with great music. read more

I LOVE Jilly Beans!! Their frappes are very good, 9/10 recommend, and they're food is also very good! The food takes a bit of time to get out, especially if you order the sandwiches and such, but they're always worth it!! It's a cute, cozy little coffee shop on the side of the street downtown, so what's not to love? It has a nice rustic-y look, and I go there for Bible studies occasionally. The staff is very nice! They seem to enjoy their jobs and are happy to serve everyone. I recommend this place for anyone who wants a cozy get-together with friends! read more

The barista was very helpful and friendly. Coffee was good Nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A classic community coffeehouse. I love the Lotus drinks for a pick up on a summery day. Their gluten-free cinnamon rolls are more like muffins than cinnamon rolls but worth every penny anyways. The staff is friendly and seem to truly enjoy their jobs. read more

I worked from Jilly Beans everyday this week (m-f). Staff is always friendly. Food and coffee was awesome. Atmosphere was great. Chill coffee shop vibe. Bathroom was always clean. I have had the hazlenut latte (tripple shot) chai tea, loaded potato quiche I've had 3 times, soo good! Lunch special soup and half chicken salad is very good as well. I've had the chicken dumpling and pasta bean soup. They serve it in a cute little mug. Tastes homemade! Muffins are great too! Can't go wrong. I've also seen other people order the smoothies-- looks amazing. My only complaint is when there are more than 5-6 people on devices, the internet is slow there. read more

Jilly Beans - Amazing soup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

I got the iced maple leaf, so good! The service was awesome, the barista took his time and gave me so many options since it was my first time visiting. Also just a neat little cafe to hang out in. read more

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The mango smoothie I got was okay. Way too sweet. Their menu is too large and their prices fluctuate like crazy. They were quite friendly.

Incredible service. Food and coffee were both good. I had the tomato, spinach, and feta quiche and the peanut butter cookie. The feta was the dominare flavor in the quiche. The cookie was the sort of dry kind of peanut butter cookie- not my favorite - but I still ate the whole thing. The secret garden is what really makes this place IMO. Loved the hardscaping, but the plants in the garden could use some TLC. It's such a beautiful spot with great bones. I would love to see them do more with it. Sustainability note: they use real plates, silverware, and mugs here. Awesome! The food is covered in plastic wrap before purchase. Not so awesome, but understandable. read more

Love this place. The staff are extremely nice. The coffee is good and they have a surprisingly large selection of delicious food and baked goods. Highly recommend! read more

Service is excellent and friendly staff. They did a great job with the building and great ambience read more

Charming atmosphere. Ordered Biscuits and Sausage Gravy and Cinnamon Orange Tea. Delicious. Seriously good for a coffee shop! More like a diner with flavor. read more

Great coffee, friendly staff, free wifi, and cute outdoor garden area to enjoy in the summer! Best cafe in town, in my humble opinion. I've tried several of their different drinks including smoothies, and they've all been delicious. My favorite is their maple leaf latte-- of course, suited for fall, but perfect year round! They originally had this as one of their autumn specialty drinks, but because this drink is also the favorite of the owner/manager (I think?) Jill, it's available year round! They have various wraps and quiches pre-made, which you can see in the glass display at the counter. Next to this display there's also a host of various muffins (cappuccino chocolate, poppy seed, cranberry, along with the more traditional ones) and cookies. During the cold months they have different soups every weekday-- tomato tortellini, chicken dumpling, broccoli cheese, chili, and potato bacon. It comes with a piece of bread or crackers. I HIGHLY recommend their chicken dumpling. Sure, chicken dumpling soup is naturally tasty, but theirs is especially delicious. Across from the counter is a large wooden shelf that has rotating items for sale. I've seen cute mugs made from the local shop Toasted Mud, planners, T-shirts, chocolate-covered coffee beans, knitted hats, and other items on display throughout the year. There's a drink rewards system-- 10 drinks and the 11th is free! You can keep the punch card yourself, or there's a little sorter right in front of the register that a lot of patrons keep theirs. Monday is double punch day! The staff is extremely kind and have the nice townie mentality-- they always ask how the day is going, try to memorize your regular drink order and your name and any other info you care to share! read more

Jilly Beans - Lemon loaf and maple leaf latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

So cute, quaint, lovely, and a slice of heaven in Hillsdale. Stop and grab a scone, so good! Plenty of seating.

We found Jilly Beans while visiting Hillsdale for a wedding. The food, drinks, service and atmosphere were all great. The pecan cinnamon scone was particularly delicious! read more

What a pleasant surprise! Not only is the coffee, cinnamon scones, and spinach/feta quiche delicious, but the atmosphere of mismatched furniture and quaint seating areas, perfectly inviting! We , however, have chose to sit outside in their secret garden which is absolutely breathtaking! A "must"place to stop on your travels or as a regular, you can take advantage of their punch card to earn a free drink!! The staff is as friendly as they come and will make your coffee exactly how you want it! And a plus for us, they have soy!!! read more

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My all-time favorite coffee shop especially the secret garden in the spring and summer time and fall it's just absolutely breathtaking and to go out there and sit like you're outside and enjoy your coffee read more

I'm all for supporting small hometown business but not if it's going to take me 30 min for one drink and there where only thee people in front of me and one left before ordering because it took so long, and then to add insult to injury you are going to charge and extra 4% because I don't have cash. read more

It's a cute coffee shop in a great location. I love their peach Italian soda. I have a ham and turkey wrap. It's decent but nothin to talk about. It's a good place to come and chit chat with people. They have free wifi. I would recommend it for anyone who wants coffee and to relax. read more

Jilly Beans - Ham and turkey wrap with cottage cheese and Peach Italian soda. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

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Jilly Beans has really impressed me. I was needing a place to have a family reunion for elderly and out of town relatives. I happened to think of Jilly Beans and thought I would ask. Not only was Mary Ellen on Board but worked with me on a very reasonable menu, and a time after hours. It was perfect, No set up, No cleanup, No passing dishes to bring. Food was awesome and Julie's service was above and beyond, couldn't have been more pleased ! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the Secret Garden too ! Thank you ! Thank you! read more

Bad Coffee. Good eclairs. A truly incredible garden out back. It's amazing.

Super cheap, cotton candy frappuccinos are the best! Super friendly workers. Great place to chill and relax.

WOW! What a pleasant surprise stumbling into this wonderful gem. So quaint, warm and inviting. The coffee and quiche/breakfast bake were wonderful. The best surprise was walking out into their secret garden. Soooo beautiful, tranquil and serene. I will be back!!! read more

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I love the atmosphere, it's the best part. Some drinks are better than others, admittedly, but I've found a few incredible favorites. Great place to study. Multitude of outlets for laptops! Sconces are very moist and flakey, never dry. Be sure to get it warmed! read more

Great service and delicious lattes! A really great place to stop for a coffee. I don't care for sweet lattes and I expressed this to the barista, she put together the perfect latte. I will stop at Jilly Beans every time I'm in the area. read more

I love Jilly Beans! It is a coffee/tea cafe with great pastries. I've been there for tea and for lunch. Great food, great service. I am not a coffee drinker, but I can vouch for the selection of teas! Nice set of choices. The pastries are great! My spouse had a wonderful cinnamon roll and I had a scrumptious lemon cake. I've also had the hot chocolate and it was presented beautifully! The place has a great vibe. There are tables and chairs and/or comfortable sofas and chairs. I've seen students with computers, so I'm assuming it has free wifi. Just a great place to hang out! read more

Coffee was amazing, honestly one of the best cups of coffee I've had! Could taste the flavor of the coffee bean in every sip. Cute shop with cozy inside, lady that made our drinks was very friendly and kind, great service! Have a large variety of coffee drinks including many different fall and winter drinks. Also got a Cranberry White Chocolate scone, it was also delicious. Prices are not high, overall great coffee shop! read more

My favorite coffee house in Hillsdale! The inside has a very nice, homey feel. Tons of cute decorations-- like lights strung all around the inside of the building. In the very back, there is a super soft and plush couch that is perfect for sitting with your friends to chat, or lounging around to study. Otherwise there are tons of two-person tables to sit at and sip your coffee or study. Onto the menu: They have all your typical mocha, latte, etc. and have some special drinks up on their board (I recommend their Snickers, for one: it really tastes like a Snickers bar, and is the perfect thing to warm you up!). They have a nice selection of blended drinks, if it's hot out, I recommend either their Blended strawberry lemonade or ask for a Gingerbread Chai Frazeeze. They also serve some lunch foods-- paninis, grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, wraps, brownies, cookies, scones, and a ton of muffins! Always a great value. I spent this past school year here every day with a drink and some kind of snack at hand as I studied or read. The staff: Absolutely some of the nicest ladies I have ever met! They are all extremely sweet, and able to handle rushes with ease. At other coffee shops, I have had blended drinks that weren't properly blended (you can tell when the drink is more like a slushie than a drink, and not even a slushie that you can EAT), but I have never had the problem here. They offer a rewards card, buy ten drinks, get the eleventh free, and I never had a problem filling them out! Their paninis are absolutely, ridiculously delicious. Even the half size is enough to fill you up! Ham, turkey, spinach, swiss cheese, and a vegetable blend (which has onions, green peppers, and mushrooms) sandwiched between two slices of sourdough bread is enough to hit the spot! I love everything about Jilly Beans, and recommend it to, seriously, everyone I know. It's that good! read more

Came in from sunny California as we visiting family in town. Staff was incredibly kind! Cafe is clean, in very charming! We had a Razzle Dazzle and Mounds coffee iced and it was absolutely delicious! Definitely stop by! read more

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent food and beverages, beautiful secret garden courtyard accessible only through inside the coffee shop. Love this place!!! I used to work there and it's a wonderful place to work as well as visit. Also one of the best places around with the absolute best prices! read more

This is my go-to coffee shop as a student of the nearby college. There are other coffee places closer to campus, but for me, this is worth the walk. The coffee here is the best in town, and you can't beat the homespun country courtesy of the employees. To top it off, it's usually not as busy as Rough Draft, so you're more likely to get a comfy couch seat. read more

My husband and I are so glad we came across this charming coffee shop in downtown Hillsdale. The have a lot of options for drinks both hot and cold. On this hot summer day, we got cherry and peach Italian sodas. Both were delicious. The staff was extremely friendly, offering other local places to visit and things to do. The best part is the Secret Garden located in the back and down the hall. What a beautiful place to sit and relax or enjoy your family (there is play doh and bubbles for the kids). read more

The egg quiche was tasty. The coffee however, was not good at all. We got 4 differnet drinks and they all tasted like powdered mixes that were watered down :( The wait took a while as well so for the price and wait for drinks I'd rather go somewhere else where the quality of the coffee (after all it is a coffee shop) wad good! read more

A sweet little place with friendly service and wonderful drinks and food! We were pleasantly surprised by how good the food is at this coffee place, and the service was excellent. Has a nice community feel and of course delicious drinks! read more