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.

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!

Unfortunately, could've had a much better experience here. I am not from the area and wanted a…read morebagel sandwich with my coffee. When placing the order the man taking the order laughed and said, "No you can't have that" and was very matter of fact. Appearing that it was silly to assume that they made enough bagels to last till noon, and brushed it off by saying to comeback tomorrow around 10am. Very off putting service, and rude. Will not be returning.

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.

This place is cute and super clean and modern. It feels minimalist when you walk inside. They…read morehave wifi available and it's nice and bright in here if you are staying to work. They only had two baristas when we came in Sunday morning. We were two groups and the food and drinks took a long time. But I think they really needed a third person behind the bar. The Vanilla Oatmilk latte I ordered was super sweet, I'd say if you like sweet, this is for you. If not go with a regular latte. But maybe the Oatmilk was sweet too? It was a bit too sweet for me. The muffin was tasty. And the avocado toast was okay. It was super uniform and flat. The bread was okay. Nothing special here. The service was also flat. I didn't find the same warmth I did as when I went to their competitors in the area. But maybe they were too busy for warmth. I found It cold. Maybe it's new, maybe they are still figuring It out, maybe they were short handed this morning. I wasn't in a rush but other people in my party definitely were disappointed with the wait time. Patience is a virtue. Not sure I'll return with other amazing options. But I hope you do well, it's great to see so many choices in Midland for small coffee shops. Come with patience. The food isn't bad, It just wasn't great.

Stopped in for coffee during the week to check email. The coffee was good, a bit on the cooler…read moreside for my taste. I had a blueberry muffin, which which had a crisp on the top. Inside is much nicer than what it looks like it might be from the outside. High ceiling with updated style, light wood floor. Clean. The lady issuing coffee was friendly. Nice work space. They have various seating including a few larger tables for working. There are power strips about, if you need those.

Plant vibes = relaxing…read more I really felt the peaceful vibes in here. Not being from the area I had a little trouble figuring out where it's at. You will have to park and walk. I had the pumpkin bagel with cream cheese. It was a little dense but had good flavor. Plenty of seating especially if you're going to do some work and need a table.

I absolutely loved meeting one of the roasters at Water Street Roasters, Seth, and hearing about…read morehis trip this year to Costa Rica. It was so interesting to see the small coffee farms they visited, learn about the different ways to process the coffee, and discover more about this coffee region, as well as trying some just roasted coffee from the area. Our small group even learned how to do a coffee cupping for tasting different roasts/beans. If you ever have a chance to attend a class or presentation at the roaster, JUMP ON IT! This was one of the best things I've done in Kalamazoo. Thank you so much, Seth and Water Street Coffee Roasters, for bringing this process of bean to bag alive and personal. I fully support your efforts, coffee, and business even MORE SO now!

From the owner: Originally built sometime between 1885 and 1895 as a machine shop, the building at 610 West Willard…read moreStreet housed the Verdon Cigar Factory from 1900-1908 and then, until the mid-1970's, the Bowers Lighter Company. In 2006, Water Street Coffee Roaster moved in; the building now houses our entire roasting operation including our apple green Probat Roasting Machine, training facility, cupping lab, and the main business office. While open to the public, this is not a retail location.

Great place to study or get some work done! Lots of tables, seating, and outlets! Pretty quiet when…read moreI was there too. I just wish there was more natural/ambient light. Coffee was solid! They have a few fun donuts as well. Everyone there is really nice :)

Staff was super friendly, huge selection of take home coffee flavors, food and drinks were super…read moredelicious! Zero complaints, had a great time!

Ron roasts his own beans. Gotta try it. I am confident you will enjoy the coffee. This spring he is…read moreadding a patio out front.

Love this small roastery and coffeeshop! Freshly roasted brand, super friendly staff and…read moreincredibly delicious coffee. Yahoo!!! Look for events!

I now like their cold brew with oat milk and vanilla syrup! It's yummy!…read more Their signs are always so cool looking!

great coffee! place was packed inside and we got it to go and sat outside at the nice picnic…read moretables. we were a big group and they ripped through the orders swimmingly.

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.

The coffee is so good and so fresh. The service is always so friendly and kind. The patio is…read moregorgeous! This place is definitely a gem in HP. I'm so glad they opened here!

Brand new coffee shop (to me); cool little spot with a ton of outdoor space. It looks awesome and…read moreyou might miss it if you're coming here for the first time so pay attention to your gps. Friendly faces are ready to make some amazing coffee for you. I love the fusion of chocolate and orange so I went with the orange mocha, minus the marshmallows. There are places where the espresso hits different, this is definitely one of those cases. It's delicious, truly. You can smell the orange with each sip, it's a beautifully balanced drink, kind of like a good cocktail. And it's not overly sweet! I'll be adding this spot to my rotation and I'm looking forward to the next set of seasonal drinks.