Union Pier Social had a really nice look to it. The decor and overall setting gave me that coastal…read morerestaurant feeling, like one of those places near the ocean where I can just sit down and have a drink. It felt stylish but still relaxed. Our waitress was super nice and made us feel welcome right away. I ordered the Meatball Grinder with handmade sausage and beef meatballs, marinara, melted provolone, and a toasted hoagie roll. This sandwich was seriously delicious. The marinara was the first thing that stood out. It had a deep tomato flavor, was rich and well seasoned, and had enough garlic and herbs to give it a nice savory kick without taking over. The meatballs were tender and juicy, with a really good balance between the beef and sausage. I could taste the seasoning in the meat, and there was a little sweetness from the sausage that worked really well with the tomato sauce. The toasted hoagie had a nice crunch on the outside but stayed soft enough inside to soak up all that sauce without falling apart. It was messy, saucy, and packed with flavor.

First and foremost, incredible service. Very dog friendly and kid friendly…read more We brought our dog who is amazing at restaurants and breweries, never ever an issue. So we sat on the patio and the server brought out a big dog water bowl. Being a hot day however, my dog got over-excited and proceeded to drink nearly the entire bowl and it was full of ice so he threw right back up all the water he drank. We were so apologetic and our server was so understanding. Our server got some buckets of hot water and washed everything off the patio so everything was good as new. Thank you so much! The food was really good too - I got a burger. I know she said they smoke all their own meats so I should've gotten the pork or brisket (which my wife got and it was great), but the cherry bomb burger just sounded too good. And it was great! Loved the cherry peppers, perfectly cooked burger, well designed. Fries were cooked well too. Can't wait to go back. The only precaution I would say is: their patio sometimes gets very full of bees. So we saw a couple parties move inside to avoid the bees.

Cute small grocery shop! Also a small coffee shop inside. I had a white chocolate marshmallow…read morelatte, it was delicious! They have cute shaded outdoor seating. We bought the pasta salad - It was delicious!

What a find! Their coffee is wonderful and I have a very picky coffee snob in my group. we also…read morehad pastries that were so flavorful, try the old fashioned cake doughnut. Their breakfast sandwiches were also very good. Get there early on the weekend to avoid a crowd. We will be back!

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!

this place is so wonderful. very kind workers, great selection, easy & quick ordering process…read moredespite a line out the door. apple fritters are the bomb dot com. so is everything else here. pecan rolls are freaking amazing. coffee is kind of mid but i don't even care this place so fire

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.

I came here on a Thursday afternoon mid July. What a perfect day for the awesome patio. The…read moreumbrellas provided a lot of shade. They do allow dogs. I love animals, so it didn't bother me that we were seated between 2 tables both with large dogs that were almost on us. But, for non dog people, it might be nice to have an area without. The vibes & decor is so cute. Mid century modern with pastel colors. Reminds me of Palm Springs. Our server was so sweet & offered menu suggestions. For a drink, I went with the post limon beer. It was so refreshing. Seriously one of my favorites for summer. Shareable plates is the way to go. We got to try more menu items. We started with the bread service. It came with whipped hot honey butter. So good. Next was the watermelon salad with cucumber, jalapeños, and Cojita cheese. Refreshing & delicious. Last up was the chicken sando & Cajun seasoned French fries with an aioli. The sandwich was crispy & the bun was soft. I loved it. The fries were crispy & perfect. The amount of fries was great, but I could have had more of the aioli or ketchup also. We didn't get dessert, although the 3 on the menu looked amazing. Maybe next time. Can't wait to come back.

Overall feel, the food was great, the service was terrible or at least our server…read more My sister and I both got burgers and really enjoyed them. We sat down outside, a beautiful patio with cute decor. Our server was immediately off putting. She was an older lady with blonde hair. Super unfriendly and unfortunately ruined our experience. She didn't give us much time to figure out what to order and felt pushy. I like to think people might just have bad days on occasion, but she was miserable. And the worst of all, the bill was on a machine that was taped to her wrist.

Agree with other comments - this place is a real gem and you wouldn't think about going in perhaps…read morefrom the appearance outside. But do go in! As soon as you walk in, the smell in the air from pizza and tomato sauce is incredible. Service was super fast! The beet & walnut salad (with arugula) was delicious and so was our Margarita pizza. We sat in the beautiful outdoor patio, surrounded by colorful flowers, tons of basil plants, and a great atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!!

Wowww wow wow! I…read morewasnt sure what to expect when my friend suggested this place but I was thoroughly and pleasantly surprised. The "Detroit style" pizza really reminds me more of focaccia bread. It is SO fluffy and delightful. Unpopular opinion here but I typically don't consider pizza to be a "meal." It's something you eat when you don't have it in you to cook, and even if you get it in Chicago it's like...a last ditch effort at feeding yourself. BUT this feels like a meal. Like a treat. Like a schmancy lil indulgence you deserve. My friend is gluten free and I never in a million years would guess this is gluten free. I almost hope they didn't mistakenly put it on regular dough, for my friends sake. But if this is legitimately gluten free, I would gladly get it again even if I wasn't with a gluten intolerant friend. The artichoke pieces are massive, tender and tangy. The sausage is a bit strange, ground sausage instead of little lumps. And the mushrooms really top the "artesenal" feel. There's a cute little market with interesting delicacies and they have an incredibly diverse assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. The clerk did an amazing job of describing many of the options, took a lot of time making sure we knew what we were looking at. Definitely a connoisseur. Fabulous. A little pricey but, again, this is an indulgence. A meal. A quaint opportunity to relax and engulf yourself in fluffy, delectable fare that feels authentic and real. Not just ingredients tossed on a piece of dough for convenience sake. I look for to my next visit here!

Great food. Have had their lasagna, pizza, antipasto salad, Stromboli, calzone, and other baked…read morepasta dishes. All were great. Great portions also. Can't wait for dinners with friends that we have there!!

2nd time around and the pizza, cheesy garlic sticks, brownie, and cheesecake were still delicious!…read more We ordered a pepperoni and banana pepper pizza, highly recommend. The crust on their pizza is one of my favorites. It's crunchy and chewy. I recommend their homemade ranch to pair with it or the garlic sauce/ marinara sauce. The brownie comes with chocolate chips and nuts. The cheesecake we chose was topped with cherries.

Everything about this restaurant stands out from others in Harbor Country…read more The chef has real city chops and history and it shows in every dish. Service is stellar. The owner is charming and savvy. We liked it so much we went there twice in 3 days. It's a beautifully designed room and patio too.

Disappointing. Best part of restaurant is the ambience. Pasta dish was horrible- soaked in a broth…read moresauce that was flavorless, spinach pasta tasted like box. Fries way over salted- inedible. Disappointing this is the quality of food. Wanted to love it so much. Maybe go for the bread and cocktail.

We came in on Monday afternoon. The inside is super small, with a few counter like tables (4 stools…read moreper table). You order at a little window, with the staff behind glass. A bit strange, because you can't see them making your food or see the topping options, you read it all from the signage. It took about 5-10 mins for them to assemble our three sandwiches. All drinks were canned/ bottled and priced around $2. The sandwiches were good and bread was super fresh! I'd go back for takeout for sure

Club sub was delicious with lots of fresh cut meats. The veggies were delicious too. Food came out…read morefast and staff was friendly. I'd definitely try a hot sub or panini next time!

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.