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.

Nice/cute store that specializes in fresh roasted in house coffee and made in Michigan merchandize…read moreand food. The business is tucked away in a strip mall sitting around the corner from the main road and is not readily obvious from the main road where you almost purposely have to be looking for it to see it. The business as mentioned in other reviews defiantately has the look and vibe of the rustic little touristy stores you see up north where I assume this is exactly what they are trying to achieve and makes this business a fun place to peruse. As the desire for a good cup of coffee is what brought me here, I ended up getting a cup of their medium roast Ethiopian coffee where the beans are roasted in house. my coffee was full bodied, nicely balanced with no harsh notes and quite tasty. An excellent cup of Joe at a very fair price of $3 for a large cup. Nice! One of the gals who worked there told me that if I liked that coffee than I would really like"Grunting Buck" medium roast where I purchased a 16 Oz whole bean bag for $16, Great price for any specialty coffee but one that was just fresh roasted is an amazing deal in my mind. For a small shop that has a lot of character there is a lot to look at and see here which is part of the interesting experience of shopping here. Staff is super friendly as they greet you as you walk in and offer assistance, if required, and then gives you space to shop at your own pace. Lastly there is a hot made to order food menu for breakfast and lunch to go along with their Barista operation. All in all, a superior small business that promotes made in Michigan that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Five stars in my book!

A true Michigan hidden-gem! The first time I heard about his store I decided to have breakfast…read moreacross the street at Dodge Park Coney Island, then shop at Salvation army and then go across the street to check out this place and to get a cup of coffee. I came on an off day so the place was closed. It looked small but I decided to come back the next weekend and check it out but they put out a sign saying closed : Out Hunting. Determined I came back for a 3rd attempt and boy am I glad I did! Inside it is much larger than the outside would make you to believe. There is so much to look at and consider purchasing. The best part is it is all high-quality Michigan-made! Also, bonus is that for your first visit you are treated to a free cup of fresh brewed coffee; I loved mine. I got a delicious chocolate/caramel candy bar from the U.P., some craft beer for when my friends visit and some locally harvested honey for my biscuits and tea. Score! There is art work all over the walls. I was amazed at the size of the stuffed turkey - it was massive. If you are into hunting, well look no more. There are gifts galore for the hunter in your life. I saw knives, deer scent spray, apparel, jerky, you name it, they have it. You can't help but feel proud to be a Michigander after visiting this shop. Shop local, support Michigan and hurry on down to Deer Camp Coffee Roasting and Outfitters.

Love this cafe! I haven't tried them in years since moving away, but had to stop in during a recent…read morevisit home. They have since changed owners since I last visited, and had the opportunity to meet the new owners daughter who was working on bar that day. She is so friendly and makes a great macchiato! I used to be a barista for a few years and have since become an at home espresso enthusiast. This cafe produces delicious, quality espresso made with care. Quiet, clean, and cozy. Great study spot or catch up with friends. Can't wait to return next time I'm in town!

Do not get beans here. Do not let them grind them. I like to support local shops when I am…read moretraveling and I have my own espresso maker. I asked for espresso grind. When I opened the bag I could tell right away it was too fine. I attempted to pull a shot, but got nothing. It was most definitely Turkish grind. Since I could do nothing with the bag, I went back to explain this was ground too fine. The same individual was there and reacted with condensation, saying this is indeed espresso grind, which is basically Turkish, and he doesn't know what kind of maker I have so he cannot dial it in. I said I have never had this problem in the years I have done this at other shops. He acted like he could do nothing for me, so when I pressed that I can do nothing with these beans I spent money on, he got on the phone. At one point I heard him say, "Yes, I tried to explain that to her." As if I didn't know what I was talking about. I was finally given the option to get a bag of beans without having them ground, which is all I really wanted. I can grind the beans in my own grinder at home. I went down the street and bought a bag of beans there. I asked for espresso grind and mentioned that the last place gave me Turkish. She had to look up the appropriate setting, but she got it perfect. When I got home and opened the bag of beans from Black Iron, the beans were oily and smelled burnt. My coffee tasted that way, too. I was rather shocked because the latter I had ordered with my purchase was not bad. I had to use them up slowly by masking the bad taste with my go-to beans.

My love affair with whole bean coffee continues unabated…read more I stumbled across this locally-based coffee roaster by happenstance. As luck would have it, I was hanging out at a local cafe and the owner had just gotten a new brand of whole bean coffee in- that from the Flint Coffee Company. Curious, I asked him what it was like and he seemed pretty enthusiastic about it. He said it was a new line that he was introducing for retail, likening to the rich Sumatra Starbucks blend, but with a twist. Well, I love the earthiness of Starbucks Sumatra, so my interest was piqued. What was the twist? What was that extra something that supposedly made it worth it? Apparently, it's organically-grown under special shade trees or something. These coffee beans are marketed as "direct trade, shade grown with no pesticides involved." Whatever it is, it does the trick. At any rate, I know I liked it a whole lot. Flint Coffee Company bills itself as a family owned business interested in producing sustainable coffee beans from their family-run farm (the family apparently owns a coffee plantation in Peru and owns the local company where it's roasted here in Flint). The beans are hand-harvested, washed and then dried in the sun on a drying bed. Later, the beans are depulped, with any pulp remnants used as a fertilizer for the soil while the beans ferment overnight and are rewashed. I guess it's more of a natural way to process coffee beans. All I know is that I was impressed with the smoothness of such a rich coffee flavor. There was very little to no acidity in it and no strange aftertaste that is the hallmark of cheap can coffee. In other words, if you like Folgers or Maxwell House, this probably isn't the coffee for you. However, I like my coffee rich and earthy, so it was a hit with me. It tasted just as good in its last drop as it did from the first sip from my coffee cup. They have a few different blends, from milder beans to the darker, more intense variety that I prefer. I picked up a 12 oz bag for $11. That wasn't a bad price. It wasn't the cheapest (it's true that I could have probably gotten a whole lot of average canned coffee at the grocery store for the same price or less), but for me, it's about quality, not quantity when it comes to coffee. I really can't stand that acidic aftertaste of cheap coffee, so I was down with the price.

Stopped in here on my way to an event and I had some time to kill. The aesthetic of the coffee shop…read morewas adorable, staff was super friendly, they were packed but the service was still amazing and the drink was delicious. I got a hot vanilla latte

First review, but been several times. It's a clean welcoming atmosphere with many excellent…read moreoptions. Good service, good drinks, will go back several more times.

If you love coffee like me and enjoying trying different kinds from around the world this is your…read moreplace. By far the best coffee I've ever had and I've tried tons of different kinds from around the world! The owner is a great guy and his products are one of a kind. Check this place out! You won't regret it!

From the owner: Fresh Roasted Coffee in small batch, high quality coffee, Ethiopia Coffee, Honduras Coffee,…read moreGuatemala Coffee, best coffee, freshly roasted

Excellent coffee. Coffee forward, no artificial taste, and great staff. Individual serve coffee…read morepackets sold in store are great too.

I stopped by here yesterday morning with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on…read morevacation, we try to hit up a new coffee shop every morning, and on this morning we ended up heading over to Fireside Coffee Roasters. Its location seems to be in a residential area behind a house, and a sign inside sums it up well by saying, "weird location, great coffee." Besides its unusual location, the coffee shop itself has a merchandise area where you order and then a couple of rooms, including one with a fake fireplace. They also have some outdoor seating with blue hanging lights, which my son enjoyed. For my coffee on this morning, since they are coffee roasters, I went with an Americano while my wife chose an orange-flavored cold brew complete with orange peel inside of it. In any case, I really enjoyed my coffee here as it was smooth, dark, and rich with a great coffee flavor throughout. My wife also enjoyed her coffee here, especially the orange flavor, which can often be tricky to get through in a coffee. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed our coffee, and it looked like they also had tons of baked goods available from a local baking company.

the 517 Coffee drip is so good! I am ready to GET STUFF DONE by the time my cup is emptyread more

The quality of the drinks vary a lot by who makes them. Some baristas are great! Some make…read moremediocre drinks. If it's not one of two people, they're so bland. Also heard two baristas whispering and couldn't help eavesdropping that the owner doesn't always pay them on time?! The atmosphere is cool and quirky and it's always clean but I dunno if I'll keep coming when the drinks are inconsistent and the owner might not pay workers...

Spoiled ourselves today with a perfect Sunday morning at White Pine Coffee Roasters . The Pumpkin…read morespice Latte and Apple Carmel muffin was on point and so delicious! The ambient atmosphere is cozy and artistically creative. Customer service was wonderful- we all greatly appreciated guidance to choose the perfect blend for our morning cup and assistance with coffee beans we all purchased to take home! Love the rustic charm and cannot wait to come back and hit the Polly Anna trail next time! Thank you!

What a wonderful discovery right off the Polly Ann Trail in Oxford. We have stopped at the small…read morecoffee shop for hers, but not since it expanded and possibly changed owners. The vibe is relaxed, honey and rustic. Reminds us of some of the original Caribou Coffee Houses which we miss. Great place to hang out for quiet or a social connection. You don't feel rushed. There is seating in and outside. The staff were polite and efficient. The place was immaculate. We enjoyed the music which was piped in through old-time turntable and albums. Fun. Our mochas were excellent. Rich coffee with just the right amount of not too sweet chocolate. We also had pastries which were heavenly and so pretty. The prices were reasonable. Wish we lived closer. This coffee shop gives us a reason to return to this area.

I really like the vibe here, a little bougie but not a starbucks clone, its got its own…read morepersonality. The staff is very friendly and the cheese danish is amazeballs. Lattes were tasty with a firm caffeine slap.

Good fast breakfast…read more -Chocolate Croissant (was okay but not bad) -Fig Toast (if you like fig it's very fig) I like -Cheese Raspberry Croissant (great) -Lox in a Croissant (amazing) -Breakfast Sandwich (Aioli is good in sandwich) Idk why their glass soda bottle is $5.30 but it's whatever