Four Northern Michigan Coffee Roasters to Visit for a Hot Cuppa this Winter
Add coffee to the long list of tempting artisan food products you’ll find in Northern Michigan. When you come up this winter to enjoy a long weekend of skiing or shopping, be sure to stop by one of these coffee roasters for a hot drink to warm up. You can also take home some Michigan-made coffee to enjoy all year.
Roast & Toast, Petoskey – In business since 1993, the Roast & Toast serves fresh roasted and ground coffee from only the highest quality beans. Stop in the cafe for a local favorite, The Dirty Irishman, a blend of Irish Cream and espresso. Their beverage syrups come from the locally based Northwoods Soda Company and the menu features locally sourced foods as well. Stop in for a hardy breakfast, warm up with the soup of the day or try a classic comfort food like the Chicken Pot Pie. If you can’t make it to Petoskey, you can still enjoy the coffee at home by ordering from the online store.
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company, Glen Arbor – Leelanau coffee has over 100 different coffees to choose from. They carefully select quality beans from coffee regions around the world to roast. They create blends that bring out the best flavors of the beans. You can visit their cafe in Glen Arbor, a town that draws thousands of visitors each year who come to see Sleeping Bear Dunes. Locals at the cafe are happy to give insider advice about what to do and where to go in the area. While you sip your cappuccino, peruse the local art on display. Their coffee is also available online and at retailers throughout Michigan.
Roaster Jack’s, Traverse City – This unique coffee roaster sources its beans directly from the farm. They emphasize freshness, roasting every day and packaging the coffee as quickly as possible. They designed their Truck Stop Organic Coffee to be a high-quality, yet affordable organic, eco-friendly coffee. Visit their tasting room to sample and find your favorite roast.
Higher Grounds Trading Company, Traverse City – Higher Grounds offers 100 percent fair trade coffee by developing face-to-face relationships with growers. They also seek to preserve the environment, even delivering their coffee locally by bike. The company gives a portion of its proceeds to local organizations that support their community as well. Their selections include blends, single origins and espresso. Visit their coffee bar where your cuppa is ground and brewed fresh while you wait. You can also shop their coffee selections as well as a variety of accessories for making your own cup of coffee at home. Buy online and at retailers around the Midwest.
