Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	111 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Phone:	+1 231-935-4166
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–5PM 7AM–3PM

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erica starr

In response to Jennifers review: The espresso concentrate that Good Harbor uses for their iced drinks is not, as you so kindly put it, "old coffee." Its cold brewed coffee made with a toddy - this is a process that is very commonly used in many coffee shops, including some in Traverse City. No, it does not taste the same as hot espresso shots poured over ice, but that does not mean that it is an invalid method of making iced drinks. I highly doubt that Good Harbors owner is going to change this because it is their standard process and, again, it is totally acceptable in comparison to industry standards. (In addition, the cost of a double shot of quality espresso on average is anywhere from $.60-$.80 cents per shot, not $.05 as you assume. The price of coffee worldwide has skyrocketed in the last five years. Add to that the cost of labor and other necessities like rent, and you have yourself low profit margins even with beverages priced at $5 a piece.) If you were really that dissatisfied, you could have asked your barista to re-make your beverage using hot shots and Id be willing to bet that they would have happily obliged - at no extra cost. Good Harbor has excellent baked goods, service, AND coffee.

Jennifer Fran

To start, I love coffee. I think Traverse City has fantastic coffee shops and I am never disappointed in Good Harbors baked goods. BUT I went to Good Harbor this morning and noticed how they make their iced lattes/ iced coffee drinks and was incredibly disappointed. I had ordered an iced latte and asked for whichever size includes a double shot of espresso. The girl behind the counter acknowledged that I asked for this. Most coffee shops will add a double shot of espresso, mix in the milk to cool it down and then ice it up. I watched as the barista pulls out a large container of cold coffee out of the fridge and uses that to mix in with milk instead of fresh espresso. The taste was terrible. Watered down and I paid $5.00 for a coffee drink. When you pay $5 for a coffee you expect that you will get a double shot of espresso (that costs .05 cents), not old coffee that has been chilled. Either way, I am never going back even though they offer unbeatable sweets. There are too many other fantastic coffee shop options. Hopefully this will encourage the owner to change their ways.

William Goldsborough

I was so impressed how pulverized that ice gets in their blended iced mocha. It comes out almost like a milkshake. Thats what I tend to go in there for. I dont like the blended coffee drinks some places where youre drinking through the straw and before long, a bunch of ice shards are left behind. The way Good Harbor makes it, I can enjoy every sip. The staff are polite too. Its a great find!

Nicole Keverne

My boyfriend and I decided to check out this coffee shop because we heard they have vegan baked goods. The have one vegan option each day it seems. He had a (non-vegan) poptart and enjoyed it but didnt love it; I had the vegan chocolate chip cookie and thought it was mediocre. Staff was kind of rude. Overall, not super impressed and will unlikely return to get our baked goods fix.

A Private User

I plan on visiting Traverse City for the first time in about twelve years. I am thrilled to see that the Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery is still in business. I have longed for one of their scones since my last visit. I will, also, be sure to bring a bag of them home for my family, too! This bakery is the best!

Howard Yamaguchi

One of the two places I know of that brews its own superb Chai instead of using some sickly-sweet mix. They use honey to moderately sweeten the delicious mix of spices and tea. Highly recommended! Also, their home-baked pastries are wonderful!

Janet TenHove

I was in TC for a girls weekend a couple of weeks ago and had the Dirty Harry coffee! Twice! And we tried all the muffins! I crave the Dirty Harry coffee and wish you sold the beans so I could brew it at home!! Love this place!

Elliott Shay

Great espresso drinks. I had some over Christmas break of 2010 and wanted some more ever since. My other review got deleted, so I wrote this shorter version. Go! You wont regret it!

Claudia Bantel

I love going to Good Harbor coffee. The staff is very friendly. The baked good the best..try the scones! And of course the coffee fresh and yummy. Love the Mocha Java

Beth Butler

The snickerdoodle iced coffee was amazing! Such a cute little coffee shop with great coffee and pastries! I recommend this to anyone visiting the area!

Stephen Perrin

Delicious treats and their mochas are the best in town (coming from a barista at Brew down the street). But their hours and seating kinda suck.

Sarah Pete

Cute place to get a quick coffee and a pastry; they usually have at least one vegan option, and this time had two, so I got two cookies!

Ben Blissett

Im no coffee expert, but these gals are! Friendly, quick in-and-out, and downtown parking so you dont have to drive around the block.

edzlille

I came for the first time . I really loved the vegan cookie . I hope there Will be other vegan things to taste next Time :D

A Private User

Great spunky employees. Fast, consistent drinks. Good tunes. Great espresso, mediocre brewed coffee.

Mom steinbach

No greeting on entry. Barista too busy chatting it up with the regulars. Latte average.muffin ok