On a Sunday morning in late August, we got lucky and got a table right away. Super friendly staff…read moreright off the bat. Well lit with kitschy decor-a mix of colorful murals and teapots (teapots are for sale), and other items, like puzzles and cute boxes. Uneven floors add to its charm. Menus are cute newspapers, with "articles" about the place and area in case you're interested. Nice coffee options, like espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, though we elected to have just regular coffee. Served hot with free refills, and choice of half & half or flavored creamers on the table. I ordered the biscuits & gravy with eggs and hash browns, while my husband ordered the lobster Benedict. Food came out relatively quickly and we were both pretty happy with our orders. We ordered extra crispy hash browns and they were the only item that fell short, not being really extra crispy. But they were good enough considering how good the rest of the food was. Our sever came by several times to check on us and give us coffee warm ups. Really just a great experience overall. Sometimes tourist town restaurants miss the mark, but Java Joe's isn't one of those. We loved it and are looking forward to coming back!

I really wanted to like this place, because of how cool it looks inside with teapots lining the…read moreshelves and the menu being done in the style of the newspaper. Place is small and very crowded with no air circulating inside and over the table lamps burning on top of you. Food took almost 50 minutes, granted kitchen probably is small and place is busy. Staff seamed very rushed. Food was just ok. Coffee needs to be much stronger.

Had a nice hot breakfast with quick service. I ordered a cherry Belgian waffle and a spinach & feta…read moreomelette with the berry wheat bread. Both were really tasty and filling. The coffee and chai tea latte were good too. The place has a cute vibe inside.

I would've given this place five stars, but then I spoke to the manager…read more This is the best breakfast I have ever had. I was afraid the pancakes and french toast would be super sweet, but they weren't. The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The toppings were well incorporated and not over powering. The French toast was perfectly cooked and not too big. The whipped cream was delicious and not overly sweet. I was afraid the coffee would be mediocre, but it was perfect. I wish I lived here so I could try more of the menu! Our server, Audley, was polite, understood the menu, and timely. It was the best breakfast I have ever had, so I wanted to make sure the staff knew what a great time I had. I asked to speak to the manager. Yelp is fine, but I strongly believe in paying compliments directly to those in charge. The manager could not have been less interested in talking to me. A middle aged, medium height, average sized, medium blonde haired woman with large earrings, anxious eyes, and a false smile... she was quick to come over and quick to ignore me. She made minimal eye contact, turned her body away from me, and proceeded to pick up plates before I had finished my sentence. She turned her body away before I was done speaking. As soon as she felt I had spoken long enough, she left. It was a strange experience for an otherwise pleasant meal. If I lived closer, I'd likely choose somewhere else for future breakfasts. When management isn't interested in doing their job, service tends to follow. It's too bad. If only she had managed to stand still, face me, and listen... I might have given this a five star review.

Their praline fudge is to die for! We loved this place and came back 3 times during our 5 day…read morestay! Some have explained to us that it is not "traditional" fudge, whatever that means. But if that is the case, then I must not like "traditional" fudge because this was one of the best I have ever had. We also had ice cream there during one of our trips, and my son said it was the best he ever had. I believe it was some sort of birthday cake flavor, or something with frosting mixed in. I took a bite and would agree that it was pretty amazing. We will be back in the area next summer, and I'm already looking forward to what I will try next.

Good coffee, good fudge! They have plenty of picnic tables and seating to enjoy your goodies. They…read morealso have a small amount of souvenirs and gifts. In a great location right in downtown Hessel on the water. Is really quite beautiful!

Wonderful baristas who genuinely make you feel welcome! The shop was very clean and offered a wide…read morevariety of options, mainly divided between coffee and tea drinks, as well as smoothies and smoothie bowls. The baristas took the time to ask what we were looking for and helped us navigate the menu. The drinks were delicious, and we enjoyed them enough to stop by two days in a row while visiting Mackinaw City. On the first day, I ordered the Coconut Paradise. It was a little heavy on the ice, likely because it was made by a barista in training, but the flavor was well balanced. It was smooth, not too tart, and not overly sweet. The only downside was that the extra ice made it difficult to stir. We also tried the Bird's Eye Latte, which was sweet, flavorful, and very enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who prefers sweeter coffee drinks. On our second visit, I ordered the Maple Harvest Cold Brew. Since it uses real maple syrup, it took some effort to mix thoroughly, and I didn't notice the maple flavor until after stirring. We also tried the matcha, which wasn't sweet and had the rich, earthy green tea flavor that I love. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great drink in Mackinaw City!

Small, intimate, so cool coffee house and yoga studio with excellent service, vibes and epic coffee…read moreon an early, rainy, cloudy morning. Such a beautiful serene place to start a day with a wall of philosophers, poets, and travelers life advice on strips of paper adorning the walls. The first sign that jumped out at me "Be nice or leave" just great life advice for anyone. Trrrific coffee and a nice selection of muffins and beverage offerings. Shout out to Addison & Alicia the Super friendly faces in the morning behind the counter. Seriously, thank you all for being here we're a better world because of you all here so early.

Detroiter in search of perfect hashbrowns…read more.. Perfectly crispy and golden brown, with a little more crisp on the edges, YUM. Here's the kicker, how did they do that without all the grease?! I mean my plate was dry...not a swimming pool of fake butter. I had the Zoey's. It's hard to mess up sausage patties, but I think it's the best one I've ever had (probably totally bad for you ;D). First thing in the morning, you want to see smiling faces. The service was impeccable!!! The place was packed at 7:30 in the morning, but there was always a table available for the fam walking in. Decor was UP kitch and the bathroom was super duper clean....which means the kitchen is too!! The place we thought we were going to boondock had signs up "no overnight" (rest area, hmm, go figure), stumbled upon this place and saw semis in the very back. We put the slide out and went to bed, happy knowing that not only are we going to get good sleep, but we'll have a good breakfast in the morning!! Back on the road by 8:00 am! No glass in the gravel back there, for those with dogs... Loved this place!

Enjoyed 2 meals here in late August. breakfast was sausage gravy and biscuits; very good, service…read morewas friendly, quick. there was a table of folks whose conversation i overheard a bit: apparently they come here regularly for breakfast or maybe just coffee and conversation. very homey. Also had their whitefish dinner (take-out): good sized piece of whitefish, perfectly cooked (broiled), with white baked potato, green beans (ddn't taste right, ddn't finish them), and the best tomato basil soup i've ever had! wish i'd bought a quart of it to bring home. again service was quick, friendly.

the employees were very sweet and helpful and there was a wide variety of options. Very affordable…read moreand worth the stop. Only difference is that they close at 9:30 on weekdays

I ordered the Black cherry based on the great reviews and description- it had NO cherries in it…read more When I realized that, I went back up to inquire and they handed me a cup with 5 maraschino cherries to "fix" it. would not recommend it. My sister order it as well and same experience.

Small family resturaunt. Spacious, friendly & Great food…read more There is not much in the area so this was a set find. Their menu offers a variety of choices. I like the options! I don't live here so, have limited time, they deliver with a set amount of items being bought. My favorite is the latte! I am a coffee snob. I like a rich bean and smooth latte. They deliver a very good carmel latte! Sandwiches, burgers are big, french fries are meaty, Ilike a good meaty potato fry. Fried mushrooms and subs are good! Next to try is the icecream & salads. Remember Please be patient with staff. It is a small town, family owned. They do their best and are pretty Fantasic at keeping up with orders and customer service. This is not the big city and remember this is the Upper Penninsula. Life is slower and relational. Support small businesses and build a relationship. You become like family.

Good place to go and get ice cream on hot summer days good price just wish they had longer hours.read more

Food was very good. We had lunch:Wild Alaskan Salmon burger, cheese burger, Reuben and Kebapia…read more Food was excellent, including the cookies we bought to go. Nice people running the place, which, as other reviewers have said, was spotless and well maintained. Cleanest bathroom I've ever seen in a restaurant!

Store is tidy, small selection of groceries and good homemade desserts.Owners are consistently less…read morethan welcoming in our experience; we travel to the area every summer.