We stopped in for breakfast during the July 4th weekend. I had the lox bagel with 1 lox slice, my…read morekiddo had a cream cheese bagel, and my husband had some bacon egg and cheese bagel. I really enjoyed my lox bagel and thought it was one of the best I've had!! The flavors were nicely balanced with the onion, capers, cream cheese and lox. I was able to eat it easily and get a little piece of everything in each bite. The bagels seem smaller than average, but who needs giant bagels anyway? I found these to be reasonably sized. Big overstuffed bagels that fall apart while you eat them - lox sliding all over the place - are really annoying. These were satisfying without making you feel gross after. The coffee selection exceeded our expectations. We shared a chemex for 2. They had a few single origin coffees to choose from and we had their pink bourbon Columbian. We enjoyed our coffee and bagels outside in their seating area and this was once of my favorite parts of our trip! We didn't have to wait too long, but as we were finishing, a long line was forming down the block. Consider getting there a little early!

This was the place on a Monday morning right when they opened at 7:30am. There was a good mix of…read morepeople dining in versus carrying out. The New Orleans iced coffee was so good! I had a plain bagel with cream cheese as well. It's a little tight inside but there's plenty of seating. We also loved all the quirky decor and art for sale.

Super cute farm and coffee spot! Grab your drink and get a seat outside! Or go for a stroll in side…read moretheir little shop, filled with drinks, snacks, flowers! Definitely a go to spot in new Buffalo! We were recommended to get the maple syrup, and let me tell you, I didn't regret it one bit!

Farmette sells local Michigan specialty food items, a small selection of house grown produce,…read moresalads, beverages, fresh bread baked on-site and has a cute little coffee bar serving a few pastries from the delicious Bit of Swiss bakery in Stevensville. The café has delicious tea offerings as well; however,does not sell matcha lattes or tea latte beverages. The specialty food and table top items are pricey; however, you can find some unique jams, local maple syrup, coffee, gluten-free pastas and more. Their bread is reasonably priced, is delicious and is extremely popular for good reason! There are outdoor seating options and this is a great place to take guests wanting a "taste of Michigan" to enjoy during their stay or to take back home after their vacation. Definitely worth a visit!

Great atmosphere and the Detroit style pizza is my favorite pizza in town by far…read more Very relaxing and always a great experience.

We had such a wonderful late‑night dinner at Brewster's during our stay in New Buffalo. The…read moreambiance was inviting, the service was fantastic, and the food was excellent. We especially loved the bread service. What stood out most was how gracious the staff were as even though we were seated at 9:45 pm, we never felt rushed. They let us enjoy our meal at our own pace. If we ever find ourselves in New Buffalo again, this place is a must visit.

You know, as much as I have been to Oink's in my lifetime, I cannot believe that I forgot to leave…read morea review for them YEARS ago! First let me start by saying that Oink's and I go way back. I believe that the first time I went there was in 1988 when I was 16 (my two older cousins were raised in Union Pier), and since I visit SW MI at least twice a year, I never leave without going to Oink's before coming home. As I always took my kids to Warren Dunes instead of Chicago beaches, my kids always got to enjoy Oink's before coming back home also! So this year was no different and my wife and I got to sit down and enjoy ice cream before coming back home. I have always loved the different ice cream flavors (especially strawberry cheesecake), and as I always do, I bought a few pig keychains and other things from the gift shop. I also have always loved the old-school vibe! So every time I am up that way, I'll be there!! One last thing: I got to meet Coach Vink back in the day because my older two cousins (The McSmith brothers, who both passed away unexpectedly in 2024 and 2025), played for him at New Buffalo High School. Coach was a good dude, and I was sorry to hear of his passing. So, see you next time I'm up there!

Another ice cream review from another favorite!…read more Oink's has been around for ages and is always a great place to stop in if you're in New Buffalo! There's a parking lot and other fun places in walking distance as well to check out. The decor in Oink's will never leave you bored. There is so much to look at! They have a number system so once you enter, be sure to grab a ticket with a number on it and it'll flash on the screen. There were a few groups who came in who were unaware of that and so the lines and ordering process was a tad chaotic. Eventually one of the staff mentioned something about grabbing a ticket and it was easily sorted. Everyone working was very friendly and patient which is a huge plus. I tried out one of their cherry and chocolate ice cream flavors. So tasty! I also love knowing you can get a half scoop as well although it was still so much ice cream. The perfect place for a sweet treat!

this place is so wonderful. very kind workers, great selection, easy & quick ordering process…read moredespite a line out the door. apple fritters are the bomb dot com. so is everything else here. pecan rolls are freaking amazing. coffee is kind of mid but i don't even care this place so fire

Hospitality is a large part of the food service industry. I understand it's busy, perhaps there…read morewas a staff meeting that went south as we got there at opening. However, a welcoming hello or acknowledgement of a "good morning" is necessary if you want to retain business. I said something like thanks for working today, those donuts like really nice, to three different people, one of them the owner with zero response. I expect it from the post office, but not when buying overpriced overhyped donuts. The chocolate croissant had almost no chocolate in it. The other donuts were ok, coffee cake bland, spent $100. Still tipped. The vibe of the place is angry artist. Won't be back.

High priced breakfast for the Illinois elite weekenders. Food was good, menu is small.read more

I actively tell people not to frequent this establishment…read more All 3 times I have "ate" here, the food was horrible, the service was less than desirable, and the atmosphere is off.

We had a 10/10 time! Our server Sarah was amazing - drinks came out immediately and the food was…read moregreat. Will definitely be back!

There is something delightfully American about turning an old church into a brewery. It feels…read morealmost inevitable, as though the building merely exchanged one congregation for another. The faithful still gather every weekend--they simply kneel before pizza instead of pews. Beer Church sits just down the street from Sonny D's, an establishment I recommend only to those conducting scientific research into disappointment. Keep walking. The church itself has lived several lives. A friend who grew up in New Buffalo told me he spent his Cub Scout meetings in the basement. Today, where badges were once earned for knot-tying and fire-building, adults earn merit badges for surviving a flight of IPAs and deciding whether to split one more pizza. I've eaten here over several summers before writing this. Restaurants in seasonal tourist towns are notoriously difficult to judge. A spectacular Tuesday in July can become a forgettable September afternoon, and many survive simply because the next wave of vacationers doesn't know any better. Beer Church is not one of those places. Across the board, it accomplishes something surprisingly difficult: consistency. The Crema di Pistachio pizza remains one of the finest things to emerge from its wood-fired oven. Fennel sausage, creamy pistachio, restrained sweetness, and beautifully blistered dough somehow manage to feel both rustic and elegant. The crust has enough leopard spotting to remind you someone in the kitchen understands Naples, even if Lake Michigan is a long way from Campania. For a small harbor town, this pizza punches well above its weight class! Then there's the Banana Pepper Royale, another showcase for that excellent fennel sausage. Creamy goat cheese softens the peppers while bright San Marzano tomato sauce ties everything together. Each bite balances acidity, richness, spice, and sweetness without missing a beat. Not everything receives my unconditional blessing. Someone in the kitchen has committed what can only be described as a crime against nduja. A beautiful Calabrian spreadable sausage--possibly even Tempesta from Chicago--is treated like ordinary chorizo, cooked until it loses the silky richness that makes nduja so special, then smeared onto bread. Don't smear it for me. Let me do that. This is sacrilege. One does not buy a Stradivarius only to use it as a canoe paddle. The frustrating part is that the rest of the menu suggests someone behind the scenes has traveled well and eaten even better. These details matter. When you're working with artisan meats, respect the artisan. I'd also love to see more seasonal rotation on the sausage board. Service has consistently ranged from very good to excellent. Whether downstairs with families or upstairs at the bar, the staff is friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. My daughter has declared the strawberry gelato mandatory every visit, and I've learned not to argue. The beer is, appropriately, very good. Their Italian Pilsner has become my reliable companion through many summer afternoons--crisp, refreshing, and exactly what you want after convincing yourself that yes, another pizza is necessary. Behind the bar, Nikki and her team know both the beer list and the spirits with refreshing confidence. The cocktail menu is admittedly a bit busy, with plenty of sugary drinks for vacationers, but that's life in a tourist town. Ignore the sugar bombs. Order something classic instead. I've ordered cocktails obscure enough to stump bartenders in San Francisco, Chicago, and even Tokyo. At Beer Church, those requests are met not with panic but curiosity--and more often than not, an excellent drink. That's perhaps the highest compliment I can give. Beer Church isn't trying to be Brooklyn. It isn't pretending to be Chicago. It simply understands hospitality. Inside a building once devoted to fellowship, it still brings people together. The sermons have been replaced by pizza, the hymns by conversation, and the communion wine by an excellent Italian pilsner. Frankly, that's a conversion I can enthusiastically support.