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    Rough Draft

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ROUGH DRAFT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bourbon vanilla latte with a view outside

    Finally found a great place for coffee in the area. Visiting family and friends and stopping at various shops for a usual caffeinated treat. Rough Draft didn't disappoint. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and great coffee that wasn't overly sweetened or burnt. Would recommend!

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    Katy R.

    Love local businesses and incredible coffee? This is your place! Rough Draft is a locally owned coffee shop that just opened in Hillsdale, MI by a recent Hillsdale College grad. I wish I lived closer to Hillsdale so that I could come here more often! First off, the inside of Rough Draft is decorated so cute! I came during the holidays, and they had christmas lights and decorations hung up around the shop. It's a great modern vibe inside, which really enhanced my experience. Secondly, I ordered the Chai Tea Latte - wow! This is honestly the best chai latte I've ever had. It was so creamy and rich. They offer a variety of other drinks and flavors - the owner even makes her own syrups! If I was a college student, I would be here every day doing homework. Come here and support your local businesses and enjoy amazing coffee/tea!

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    Ryan J.

    This was a gem in this small town. A place for coffee purist with house made sauces but equally fine tradition cappuccinos. Also has a full bar with with some tasty and quality scotch selections. Great place to meet friends or hide away with a good book.

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    Latte here was perfect! Nice indoor and outdoor (garden-type) seating with good service. Great place to unwind!

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    Amazing little gem in Hillsdale. If you have one coffee shop to visit - make this your stop.

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    2 years ago

    They make a killer vanilla bourbon flavored latte, but where are the prices on the menu?? Hidden fee vibe for sure :(

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    3 years ago

    Rough draft has the best coffee in town! Service is amazing, and the decorations are beautiful!

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    4 years ago

    Always a pleasure to stop by and get my Bourbon Vanilla Lattes. Keeps my warm and cozy all day. Shoutout to Donna she is a gem.....

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    7 years ago

    Amazing!! Loved it and came from out of town! We loved the chai and the vanilla bourbon iced latte!

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    8 years ago

    Best coffee in town, great beers on tap, and a great selection of unique & classic mixed drinks (rumchatta chai, anyone?)

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    Regan, Miss Polka dot waitress was awesome. Breakfast was amaze balls! Callum cooks a mean breakfast. Fresh and so good

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    Overflowing Cups & Cones - Chili Cheese Dog

    Overflowing Cups & Cones

    3.0(2 reviews)
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    This drive-thru has a ton to offer. They have breakfast, lunch, supper, and everything in between…read more The service is always quick and they are always so kind. They have good burgers, but my go-to is the chicken sammich with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickle with an order of mozzarella sticks with ranch for $10.18. The chicken is always tender and juicy and the mozzarella sticks are so flavorful and probably the best mozzarella sticks I've had in Hillsdale County. Side note: if you want to switch it up a little you can do the crispy chicken in a wrap with ranch and add a side of mozzarella sticks for only $9.65. 10/10 recommend this place.

    if I could give a zero star I would. the young boys in this place are filthy pigs. they say some of…read morethe most sexual things even if the drive through window is open. never had an issue with any of the girls except they are a little flirty but that's how you make your tips in this industry. but the boys should not be saying sexual things to the young woman and nothing being done about it. ive heard from several people that girls have complained about it and nothing is ever done about these things. shame on the owners whoever you are for letting this go on for so long. goes to show why young boys shouldn't be working in an ice cream shop with young girls. for a place that advertises about how Christian they are they sure don't act like it. I've personally have seen the boys flipping off the girls through the window, humping the air and saying things that arent called for. so if your thinking about going to a place to get coffee or to grab a quick bite to eat? I wouldn't recommend this place at all. owners should be held accountable and to a standard and obviously after several complaints from the young ladies and the boys still working there nothing has been done about these things

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