Okay Brennan's, I see you!…read more From the outside, Brennan's is pretty unassuming, but also incredibly cute. The best way I can describe it is modern, traditional, and farmhouse-inspired all at the same time. They have this beautiful ironwork sign out front with their name on it, and it immediately caught my attention. The real star of my visit, though, was Emerson. She was absolutely amazing. She took the time to explain everything they had to offer and gave me plenty of space to look over the menu before ordering. I ordered the Pigeon River Latte and wasn't even thinking about the milk situation. Emerson asked if I wanted whole milk, which immediately reminded me that I am lactose intolerant and that choice would have ended my day very badly . That extra step showed a level of attentiveness that you don't always find. She wasn't just taking an order. She was actually thinking about the customer in front of her, and that deserves recognition. Emerson also explained that most of their menu items, along with many of the products in their refrigerator cases, are locally sourced. The only exception is the burritos. I absolutely love that. Since I'm also a kombucha girlie, I grabbed the "Bumble Blossom Jasmine" and the "Be Still" from Bailey's Farms to try. Both were great choices. The space itself was clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Parking was easy to find right out front. To be fair, I arrived around 8:00 a.m. right when they opened, so if parking had been difficult, I probably would have been concerned lol. Another detail I appreciated was finding resources in the restroom related to women's safety. It's a small thing, but it showed me that they care about creating a safe environment for their customers. I was also excited to learn that they offer delivery. Since I'm in town working with my team, and many of us are up and moving well before 6:30 a.m., knowing they're open at 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and can deliver is a huge plus. Overall, I highly recommend Brennan's. If you find yourself in Gaylord, Michigan, give them a shot. They earned every bit of this 10 out of 10.

Excellent customer service in a little shop just a block off the main road. They had a variety of…read moredrink options including my favorite, a latte that isn't too sweet, and my husband's favorite, a drip coffee with a unique flavor. Ingredients were listed on the local bagels and I was able to eat a cheddar jalapeño even with a sesame allergy. Looking forward to coming back to try a matcha latte and cinnamon roll.

This place is now closed. Stopped by on a Friday morning and it's closed. This place used to be…read moregood.

Everything about this place is marvelous and particularly Dave, the owner. Great food!read more

The people that work here are amazing the products that they sell are great, great snacks, great…read morecoffee, and ice cream bar. The manager has wonderful customer service. We dropped off a UPS package that had been misplaced, and Fawn went above and beyond to fix the issue. Can't thank her enough. If you're driving through Mancelona, it is the one place you should stop!

Great products and great service! Great selection of coffees, ice cream, candy, and gifts! The…read moreStaff is cordial and very helpful

Yes. A million times yes. The pastries, the crepes, the employees. Everything checks my boxes!…read moreSadly they don't have my all time favorite croissant anymore (pistachio), but the maple pecan is a close runner up in my book. My favorite crepe is the buckwheat with spinach, feta, mushrooms (and sometimes egg). Omg to DIE for. The employees are friendly and helpful in suggesting something if you're unsure. You will not regret going here, just make sure to check the hours before heading their way! They do have indoor seating as well as outdoor. They take Apple Pay, cash or card. The inside is decorated cutely and gives you that "bakery vibe". Love this place!!

Had a lovely béchamel and ham croissant with an Americano. Would definitely recommend!read more

Stopped for the first time- what an excellent place. Organic fare- food/bread/meats/ coffee…read moreshop/breakfast and lunch Best flat white coffee brew in 2 years!!

Locally owned establishment that is part grocery store, and coffee shop. I purchased the house made…read moretamales and they were delicious. Give them a try, I know you will not be disappointed.

This was our second visit to the Grove and it was just as superb as the first visit. Great staff,…read moredelicious, healthy ingredients, house made broth.... Drool. The owner and her staff are very kind and welcoming. It's hard to find good spots for vegans to eat in Northern Michigan and we are so happy to have found the Grove. The restaurant is not vegan but have beautiful options for vegans and we are so grateful.

Amazing matcha latte!! It's hard to find matcha that's made well and this one definitely is!read more

Comestibles and Potables. We are dark roast people. They did not have it. NO ONE IN THIS FRIGGIN…read moreCHARLEVOIX area has dark roast. We suffered with the medium roast. It was fresh, but it was not strong, dark, and bold. Limited edible offerings. Execution and Hospitality. Typical millenial serviceability = limited engagement, no eye contact, and minimal delivery of expectations. Logos, Pathos, and Ethos. Clean loos. Whimsical and rustic decor. Nice live plants. Lots of natural light. Street and lot parking. Seating was hard. Music was loud and echoed for an almost empty place. Overall, OK. Photodocumented experience.

One of the few coffee spots open much of each day this is a fun stop for a cup of something…read more Once you walk in there is an open vibe with many tables and some comfy chairs as well as various spots to work if you are so inclined. You order at the counter that is directly in front of you, and then they serve the drinks at the end of the counter. Do be mindful though of what you ordered as they didn't take names and called out orders instead. If it is busy (which it was when we visited) you also have to keep on top of the orders as often people mistakenly take an order. They are gracious about making another one for you, but it helps everyone to keep your ears open for your original order. My latte was full of flavor and not too bitter but did need a bit of sugar to make it sweet enough for me. They do have alternative mills but run out quickly so if you want something on a holiday or busy weekend I suggest you go early. Their teas are also quite good as my husband can contest, so if you want to try a tea they have several good options. All in all a great coffee spot and one that can accommodate larger groups and even has some fun Boyne City souvenirs to purchase. Recommend a stop in while visiting !

Amazing! Perfectly cooked Fuji apples contributed to a delectable cinnamon apple crepe for me,…read morewhile my partner devoured an "absolutely scrumptious, top-notch" cinnamon, sugar crêpe. Brian was happy to share stories about the shop's history, and we were even able to meet 13wk old puppy Midge!

Drip coffee is average but we had a savory crepe and it was delicious! Made in the traditional way…read morewe were used to when living in the Netherlands, it was truly amazing. Lots of other French pastries that looked well made. Def a spot to hit for breakfast or lunch!

Had a great breakfast here! The waffle was fantastic and the blueberry muffin French toast was…read moreunique and tasty. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and expedient. Nice patio with a garden blooming beside. Prices were reasonable.

This place was cutie batoodie. I had the gf muffins and bagel. I also had the quiche. All was so…read moregood. I also had both a hot and cold latte. They could definitely work on their micro foaming, but, hey, say la vie. I drank the latte on my pontoon, which was elite vibes, so let's not get that twisted. It was still good. The service was great and the waitresses were very considerate.

We had the pleasure of stopping into the lovely restaurant in Kalkaska. We made the decision purely…read moreout of the fact that they had seating outside and we had our golden retriever with us. I don't think we could have picked a better Restaurant to have our dog with! We literally had no idea that this restaurants theme is dogs! Moose and Stella's is such a cute Restaurant! The dog decor is absolutely adorable! We were greeted warmly and told our dog was absolutely welcome and they brought her a big bowl of water and some biscuits! This is definitely a mom café with lots of delicious looking foods to choose from. I decided on the corned beef hash as it was mentioned that it was homemade and popular and we also chose blueberry pancakes as it came highly recommend recommended. My husband chose a skillet that had several types of meat and sausage, gravy and hashbrowns. It was a daily special. Our waitress and other staff were so kind and kept our coffee cups full. As a sidenote, it was fairly close to closing time I would say about 45 minutes before they closed and not once did we ever feel like we had to rush. Our food came out and looked absolutely delicious! The servings were very big and everything was hot. The corned beef has was most likely the best I've ever had!! it was like a very rustic take on what I know is corned beef and I absolutely loved it! It was very flavorful and it had that nice crispy. Text her and places that you really crave with corn beef hash. 10/10! The blueberry pancakes were exceptional as well. They were light and fluffy and fresh blueberries all throughout. My husband skillet was full of all kinds of breakfast meats, cheese, hashbrowns, and gravy. I don't think you can do much better than that. He said everything was delicious and he really liked the gravy which is a complement to the business as he is extremely picky about sausage gravy! My daughter had the kids hamburger slider with fries and applesauce and she said it was delicious! Just a sidenote, they have a small menu for your dogs as well! We ordered our dog, Marley, a big hamburger patty and she gave it a 10 out of 10 We will return again and again, we come to the area for vacation and this restaurant will definitely be in our normal rotation when we visit!

Amazing food, coffee, and service. The French toast is a mile high tower of deliciousness. Plan to…read moretake half of it home.