I love my coffee, so when I travel, I always seek out a local roaster, and I am SO GLAD that I…read morefound Uncommon during my first visit to Lake Michigan! I'd come across them while doing my HW for the trip, but without really knowing the area, I'd thought that staying in South Haven meant I wouldn't get the chance to visit, but after stopping in to The Flying Saucer in South Haven and picking up their beans there for the house, I learned everything is kinda close on this part of the coast! This is their main location, right in the heart of Saugatuck. It's cozy and colorful, warm and inviting, and filled with some incredibly sweet people. Oh yeah. They have A LOT of great coffee too! Their specialty and seasonal drinks all sounded delicious, but I'm a purist in pursuit of the best cup of black coffee, here for the single origins and blends that are sourced and roasted by this skilled team. Walking in I was faced by a massive wall filled with beautiful bags of beans from all over the world, each labeled with notes on origin, processing and flavor profile. I set my sights on a pour over and when the cashier said I could choose anything from the wall, I was gobsmacked (that's a funny word). The range was so impressive, with great representation from all over the world, processed in all different ways, making the choice quite difficult. It's a good thing I used my time in line to look at all of the options, and I settled on a white honey processed coffee called Villa Sarchi, which was delightful. If I have one quibble it's that they didn't have an actual pour over menu and this is simply because I enjoy asking the baristas about the coffees. This spot is super hot, with a line out the door at all times, so despite the barista at the counter being incredibly accommodating, I couldn't in good conscience hold up the patrons behind me with too many questions or returns to the wall. I also tried their espresso lime tonic for a beverage to stroll with and enjoyed the slight sweet and tart drink very much on a hot day. Uncommon also has a great menu of food offerings and we had a bagel breakfast sandwich and one of their MASSIVE savory scones. I wish I'd asked or been asked about warming the scone because it definitely needed it, but holy hell this thing was packed with cheesy goodness and the perfect foil to my naturally sweet coffee. Normally I go home with one bag of coffee as a souvenir, but I couldn't help but buy two, which were in addition to the beans I also bought in South Haven! In total I think I sampled about 5 different Uncommon roasts and loved them all! I loved this place so much I looked to buy merch, but sadly they had run out of the sizes I needed. There's always next time. Or maybe they'll ship...

Very much looks the part, but was left wanting a little more tbh…read more First off, vibes wise: amazing. Beautiful old house converted to a coffee shop with a dreamy garden in the back. Incredible. Coffee wise: fair. I ordered a few specialty summer cold brews for my wife and I and they were tiny, and my wife's was well-made with cold foam and cinnamon, but mine barely had a dollop (I gave her the good one, aren't I a nice husband?) I got a black coffee on my second visit and it wasn't very good. Service: friendly but slow. I was SO glad to have pitcher on pitcher of cold brew back at the AirBNB so I didn't have to wait. The times I came, this place was popping and it (expectedly) took some time. Hours: I was out for an early morning walk in the six o'clock am hour and several other middle-aged to elderly people were circling like vultures waiting for their caffeine fix. I feel like in peak season bumping hours to 6 or even 6:30 might do numbers for them. Food: I ordered a buttered bagel for my kids the first time in and it took a long, long time. I think they forgot about it. It appeared to be a grocery store style bagel and was ok. I'm telling you, this place looks beautiful and it's got great energy. It just so happened the business and the coffee on just a few visits didn't quite land. I would definitely encourage folks to try it out, it just missed the mark more than I was hoping for.

What a surprise. I knew it'd be good, but was not prepared for HOW good it was…read more Casual, laidback ambience. Easygoing, friendly, attentive staff. Incredible food that I'm Gibbs dream about for a few more nights yet. I had the walleye, my fiancée had the pot pie (called something else on the menu; I forget exactly what). She only didn't finish hers because she eats like a bird, but I finished hers even after I'd inhaled mine. I came even describe the flavors (except to say the horseradish mixed in the potato top of the pot pie is inspired!) I will just say that each bite hit the sweet, savory, and salty notes just right all at the same time. Can't forget to mention: the service was lovely. Our server was very kind, personable, and relaxed, and she offered us great recommendations, and boy am I glad I listened. I can't recommend this place enough. I hear the James Beard nominations may be snooping around, and they'd be right to.

I had a great experience here as a solo diner. I was seated…read moreat the counter, in front of all of the books, which was lovely because all I wanted to do was sit and read a book. The tomato fennel soup was delicious as was the shaved vegetable salad I do wish that they offered half sizes of all of their salads because the salad are really wanted was not available as a half size I ordered a drink, which never came out, but it's fine The desserts all looked delicious but enormous

Good food, friendly staff, right in the heart of saugatuck…read more Plenty of outdoor seating and some booths inside

Yummy! Good food. Loved the Avo Melt!! Everyone do nice and friendly. Thanks close to the water…read more Outdoor tables and indoor.

Such a great experience that I decided to leave with a shirt that I proudly wear all over the west…read morecoast now! Rolling into Crane's, I really wasn't sure what to expect, but the vibes, the grounds, the service, and the amazing selection of eats, drinks and treats had us grinning ear to ear! We were a BIG group and let me tell you, this place is built exactly for that! From the massive outdoor covered patio to the sprawling dining room, there is a spot for everyone to enjoy. The grounds are incredibly beautiful too, and there are picnic benches dotting the hillside and lots of little place you could park for a picnic. We came for the pie flight and I've gotta say, it's was a little tricky to figure out where to get those adorable little mason jars. For those wondering, just get a table in the dining room, which is super warm, charming, and inviting! We got a big table at the back and had a fabulous server who made this experience great for everyone, screaming children included. The pie was actually REALLY good, and I loved the wine and cider flight too. The fact you can mix and match made this incredibly fun, even at 10am. All in all, this is a destination worth visiting when on the shore! Make this part of your vacation for sure!

We went to Crane's for their Cider Fest. The grounds are large & beautiful. The orchards were well…read moretaken care of, and we should've went apple picking, next time for sure! The event was perfect for the day; live music, fresh cider & hard cider, food trucks, cornhole, pie eating contest, hayrides, and much more! We made sure to grab some goodies from the store before we headed out. Some of the best cider donuts I have had ever. Be sure to stop in at Crane's, it's perfect for the family, dates, large groups. Everyone was enjoying the atmosphere.

We stopped in on a rainy morning and fortunately was able to sit inside The seating is very limited…read moreinside, but there is outdoor seating. Respite Cappuccino Court is located in downtown Douglas. Their coffees are made with beans from Ferris Coffee and MadCap Coffee. We ordered a latte flight- Lavender Honey, Vanilla Carmel and Golden Dune. Since our order was to eat in, I expected the lattes to be served in a coffee mug, instead of paper to go cups. The Lavender Honey was my favorite and is one of their signature lattes. It was made with rich, bold espresso with a custom-crafted lavender honey syrup. I had the Lavender Honey Toast . It was very good and the lavender was not overpowering. The toast was French bread, spread with velvety house-made goat cheese mousse infused with lavender, and topped with a drizzle of honey. My husband had the Tourist Wrap Panini. A combination of egg, bacon, avocado with a tomato aioli spread. Food was served in a box. Overall, the food and drinks were very good, presentation could have been improved.

Walked over to Respite while staying in town. It was early so I was the only customer, but they…read morehave ample seating outside as well as some seating inside. I even brought my pups with me so I posted them outside by the bench. Respite had DELICIOUS sounding summer specials with blueberry, but I opted for cold brew (cold Brew made from our featured MadCap Bolt Coffee Blend for 12 hours or longer). I also ordered a granola bowl (Muesli) - it was pretty premium at $12 BUT it was freshly put together and a really good plain full fat yogurt with really nice fresh fruit. The muesli rocked too - tasted like some really good homemade ones!

The egg salad sandwich was the best sandwich I ever had, and I say this because of the Ciabatta…read more bread and the garlic aïoli, which added such a heavenly combo and taste and made my meal so worthwhile. I also ordered two coconut macaroons, which weren't too sweet and hit the spot. This place is extremely crowded and busy so make sure you plan at least 30 minutes ahead. Wait time is long and I wouldn't recommend if you're too hungry. It was definitely very very hot day so the place was pretty stuffy, but I don't blame the deli itself, but fair warning. It's quite busy as the chef is award winning when I looked up her name online.

Super long wait - from parking to getting my sandwich was almost an hour. The egg salad is tasty…read moreand the bread is superb. The beet salad is not great. I wish I'd skipped it. The peach granola bar is fine. No sandwich is worth an hour wait. Service was friendly even though they were stressed. The person in front of me was super demanding ("I need my gluten free sandwich CUT IN HALF" and "Oh why isn't that dessert gluten free, it would be easy to make it gluten free") and they handled her with kindness.

One thing about me is that I absolutely love sweets, so I couldn't resist stopping by this candy…read morestore as I passed by. First off, I have to give a shoutout to the owner--he was incredibly friendly and even let my girlfriend sample some fudge. The store had an endless variety of both new and old-school candies to choose from. They even had this really cool jelly bean machine with a wide assortment of flavors to bag up. Before leaving, I made sure to grab some treats to share with my family too! I can't wait to come back in the summer to see what new goodies they'll have.

Candy shops and popcorn shops are what elevate a vacation town from A to S tier. You need these…read moresupplemental sweets for the days when you're not devouring enormous scoops of ice cream. Or...perhaps even for the days when you are? Maybe it's ice cream in town and candy back at the vacation rental. Sweet Haven ticks all the boxes: various small candy in bulk; taffy in bulk; old-fashioned packaged candy; higher-end chocolates; Jelly Bellys; and of course FUDGE. It's a dangerous and delightful place. I'm not sure about the prices. This stuff *seems* expensive, but since you don't buy an armload of candy very often (do you??), it's hard to tell. So just go ahead and treat yourself (and your kids I guess, but mostly you, because sugar is bad for kids) and see whether you can make it last beyond the journey home at the end of the trip.

Very friendly! Called and placed a carry out order…read more On time and delicious! Thank you!

1* for the experience is simply due to never being able to "experience" this hidden gem people…read morespeak of. Wish we could, but we keep trying to go there to experience their baked goods, but they have NEVER been open - and we've tried each day of the week during all seasons. Hours appear to be super random, essentially when they feel like being open. It's become a running joke and almost a challenge in our family. I'll keep trying and gladly update the review once mission has been accomplished. :)

Not only is there ice cream delicious and fresh but their service (Tena) is exceptional! The only…read moreplace to go in Saugatuck for ice cream!

We loved the homemade ice cream and service when visiting Saugatuck for a destination wedding…read more Can't miss!