Back in town, and they're still making incredible coffee…read more This cortado is exactly how it's supposed to be. What separates a great coffee shop from an average one isn't fancy latte art, it's understanding how to perfectly marry espresso and milk. A true cortado is all about balance: a 1:1 ratio, silky microfoam, and espresso that still shines through instead of being hidden. That gentle, velvety foam softens the espresso without masking its flavor, letting every tasting note come through. The result is a bold, creamy, perfectly balanced sip that's an absolute party in your mouth. Anyone can pour a pretty design, but great coffee isn't about being Picasso with latte art. The real artists are the baristas who can consistently bring espresso and milk together in perfect harmony. That's what keeps me coming back.

Quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Ordered vanilla latte with almond milk & "dirty" Chai latte (latte with…read moreespresso) with almond milk. Coffee to go served hot with a nice milk foam. Seating options are casual. Nice place to visit, will return.

The best thing I can say about this place is that the building is absolutely beautiful. It's large,…read morethere's tons of seating, I'm also assuming there are outlets to go with that seating so you could work in there if you wanted. It's connected to other businesses. Although they care far more about their drive-through than those other businesses because definitely one of them has an external door that you would have to cross the drive-through to get to, which is just rude. But that's honestly where all the stars end. The coffee is mediocre. The menu is mediocre. You can get whatever you get everywhere else here and it will taste fine. There's zero originality in their menu. Where it truly goes downhill is their employees. How are you going to be two blocks from downtown Midland and not have any awareness of the area and be able to direct an out-of-towner to a nice place to walk? Perhaps I have high hopes for the intellectual capabilities of barista's in a medium sized town's coffee shop, but these employees are sure to disappoint you if you want to do anything other than order coffee and get your order. Whatever you do, don't expect any level of conversation. They absolutely cannot deliver. On top of that, their motto appears to be "love people," but that only extends so far as I guess their customers. They love people except for when they employ those people. When they employ those people, they love to micromanage them and force them to have an outdated dress code of black shirts. What are they some sort of indentured servant? Go somewhere else. All you can find in this coffee shop is boring.

Manifesting the Perfect Latte (And It Worked)…read more Before I even stepped foot into Live Oak Coffeehouse, I closed my eyes and set my intention. I envisioned the perfect coconut almond milk latte--smooth, rich, subtly sweet, and crafted with care. I felt the warmth of the cup in my hands, the aroma wrapping around me like a cozy hug from the universe itself. I whispered to the cosmos: "Let this latte be everything I desire and more." And guess what? The universe delivered. I entered Live Oak with gratitude in my heart, and the barista--clearly an enlightened being--crafted my drink with the energy of a thousand good vibrations. The first sip? Pure alignment. The flavors danced in harmony, the temperature was just right, and for a moment, I felt like I had truly ascended. The ambiance of this place? Calm, inviting, full of positive frequencies. People chatted, read, worked, all in a state of peaceful flow. You could feel the creativity and good energy buzzing in the air. Some say you can't manifest happiness in a cup, but I'm here to tell you--you absolutely can. If you're ever in Midland, set your intention, walk into Live Oak, and let the magic happen.

They have lavender flavoring and coconut flavoring that they can add to their coffees with an…read moreassortment of cookies very nice.shop.

Iced Mocha. Get it…read more This is as close to an independent coffee shop as we will get in Saginaw Township. Good stuff.

It's garbage. Gave it more than one try…read more You want independent coffee shop? Go to the Redeye.

I was looking for a good spot to get some work done and have a coffee while in town, so Yelp led me…read moreto Creation Coffee. This spot is cozy and had tons of great natural light, which I loved. There is plenty of parking in back, and some in the front too. They even have a drive through. I ordered a latte and a breakfast sandwich on English muffin. The coffee was really good and seemed high quality. I loved the breakfast sandwich--it was hot and tasty, and I appreciated being able to add sriracha aioli for a bit of a kick. The sandwich was only about $6, so a great deal. The wifi was fast and I was able to get quite a bit of work done. I noticed that they had some fun things for sale, including 50% off tea, so I stocked up. I loved their mugs and other fun merch. The employees working were super friendly and helpful. I'm definitely adding this spot to my rotation of coffee shops in Mt. Pleasant!

Our usual coffee spot that we used to stop at in Shepherd, Mi unfortunately closed so we decided to…read moretry this place instead since it was on our way up north. The service was super great and the ladies working there were very friendly and accommodating. The cafe was very clean, as were the restrooms. Seating area had minimal decor but still felt inviting. The coffee was delicious! My husband and I are both very glad we stopped and we will be back anytime we're driving through Mt. Pleasant again!

Great coffee and great service and ambiance. I highly recommend this location…read more I love that the baristas care so much and make the coffee perfect for you.

What a lovely place. I am not a coffee drinker but it smells great. My friend and I stopped on a…read morerecommendation from another friend ( with good taste, obviously). We each tried the spinach and feta quiche; hers with crust and mine without crust. Excellent! We also had their warm cinnamon roll. Very tasty! Go check it out when you're in the area, They also offer. Bacon, cheese and broccoli quiche. I'll try that one next time.

Hole in the wall vibe with great sandwich selection. Huge menu! Low key environment can't wait to…read morego back when in the area!

Hands down my FAV restaurant a d sandwich shop in town! Delicious sandwhich s, homemade soup, and…read morepastries!!!! My whole family loves coming here everytime they visit!

Aviator cookies are always a hit! I've used them for a bridal shower and now a wedding reception,…read moreand every time they're a standout. The cookies are truly AMAZING--I love trying each and every flavor! They taste incredible and make the perfect, memorable favor for guests. And even when I just stop in needing a sweet treat, they never disappoint. Couldn't recommend them more!

Has the moniker, "cookie Nazi" been taken yet? The guy who served me a few weeks ago was less than…read morethrilled that a customer showed up. He was on edge, nasty, and generally unhelpful. I spent $80 on cookies and you would've thought I had put him in debt. On a good note, the cookies were out of this world. When your product is wonderful, but you get treated like scum, it makes you wonder about other options. There are some great doughnut shops and other sweets in the area that could sway me their way.

They have wonderful bread, pastries, and quiche. What a treat! Don't miss out on such a delicious…read moreplace. The service is great too

Food- the croissants have funky egg smell and taste. Cookies have no flavor, and their galettes are…read moreoverly baked. Service- not the friendliest. It's a small place so they just try to get you in and out. If you are selecting a bunch of items, you might want to check your items and receipt before you leave. It has happened twice where they have charged me for an extra item. Coincidence... I think not. Call them about it and they will not apologize or make things right. Ambiance- hole in the wall dirty bakery. Go in and see for yourself, not clean at all... or sanitary either. Would not recommend this dirty place at all. The baked goods have a funky egg smell and taste.

I love going to this Speedway because the staff are always friendly and they are conveniently…read morelocated near the highway! This Speedway also offers a wide variety of food and snacks and drinks. The prices are fair and if you have the red 100 oz. Big Gulp mug with straw,you can get really affordable drink refills.

The speedway is out of the way if you live in the township but I'm a sucker for Speedway rewards…read more More specifically, I keep going to this location because of the carwash. Best I can tell this is one of the only locations in town that is an attendant free, automatic car wash. I also like that it is NOT a touchless one, because salt. The service is always friendly and they still serve Krispy Kreme donuts.