Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Harwood Gold Store & Cafe in Charlevoix
Categories
Location on the map
Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 231-437-3900
Site: http://cafe.harwoodgold.com/
Site: http://cafe.harwoodgold.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–6PM
- Tuesday:7AM–6PM
- Wednesday:7AM–6PM
- Thursday:7AM–6PM
- Friday:7AM–6PM
- Saturday:7AM–6PM
- Sunday:7AM–6PM
Comments (147)
Good place for gifts, dont recommend any lattes. Bought a hot cinnamon toast crunch latte and a frozen smores latte. There was actually cinnamon toast crunch cereal in the drink. Was weird and not good. The smores one also had marshmallow chunks in it. Also not good. Was not expecting food in my drink, just flavor.
First time here grabbing a bite and very happy with the food and coffee menu! Nice shop with lots of locally made gifts & Michigan items. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, Im already looking forward to coming back!
Nice little place, especially if you like maple. They have a limited selection of food but it was good and the chai tea was good. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent.
Very disappointed with the coffee . Did not taste like quality. Unfortunately would not recommend .
We stopped here own our way to Traverse City and was pleasantly surprised by all this shop had to offer. The barrista was very nice and told us all about the history of the business. The breakfast are amazing!
Five generation farm with a new chef in the family and a fantastic store front as an outlet for his maple syrup based creations. Authentic and fantastic forward thinking foodie fun.
Their coffee was so yummy!!! I didnt get a chance to look in their store longer, but they had all kinds of products with maple syrup! Definitely a great spot to visit! They also have several great tables for groups to eat lunch, since they have meat pies/pasties!
Adorable little cafe with organic coffee drinks, homemade meat and vegetarian pies, and lots of yummy maple products. My personal favorites are the chai tea latte, brisket and portobello mushroom pie, and the cinnamon infused syrup. This place is definitely a dont miss.
The pumpkin chai was good. The maple sage latte was awful though. The drinks were lukewarm at best. Friendly service
This place is great! I first came to Harwood Gold because I heard they have good coffee and the word around town was correct. Their coffee and the meat pie that I had was great. I thought it was a nice touch that they seem to use antique plates and cups for the pie and coffee. The pie was gooey and crispy at the same time, perfect for any pie. Really interesting flavor to it since lamb was the meat.The ambiance and style of the cafe was really nice, I liked how they decorated. It felt like I was going to eat in an old barn with friends on the farm. Very warm and welcoming. Too many places dont put enough effort into the atmosphere of their business and they did a great job. Their logos and labels are also pretty cool too which I overheard that they do all of the designing in house.The service was wonderful. The sister owners were very nice and I got to meet both of them. I read up a little on their story and I love how they are sharing their family recipes and history with other people that visit.I highly recommend this place to everyone in Charlevoix!
My favorite store, even when its packed the staff is friendly and they keep the line moving. Always stellar!
We have been visiting this place regularly since it opened. Each time we visit our cottage we stop by to pick up Aussie Pies and carry them home. They’re nice people and the food is great. We recommend it to everyone who visits Charlevoix._Mark from Ohio
We received a gift of Harwood Gold products from friends in Michigan for Christmas. One of the items was not sealed properly and it leaked all over the contents of the package. Also we were unsure if it was safe to consume the unsealed product. We called 3 times and left messages twice. After no response, we sent a letter to the Parsons Road location with photos of the product. After a month with no response we sent a letter with photos to the Bridge Street location. Another month or so has passed and no response again.We would rate a NO STAR if that was an option. We would not recommend Harwood Gold and we will definitely not be a customer the next time were in Charlevoix.May 15, 2021Following this review I did hear from the owner who apologized and asked for the order information. The owner indicated that she would start the replacement process That information was supplied on March10 with a followup email to her on April 4. Its now May 15 and no response.I really dont care about the damaged product, but i do resent the attitude and being simply blown off by this business owner.Do not patronize this business. Zero stars!
Pies are good, but the coffee barista is a slow dip $#it…or at least that’s how she made me feel after I complained taking 15 min to make one coffee. She ruined the whole experience.
I have tried giving this place so many chances because it seems like a cool healthy organic coffee shop but there has been too many mishaps. The very last one is the fact that I ordered a bagel and not only did I have to toast it myself but I also had to use a bagel slicer which is very dangerous but the most important part about this is the fact that the girl gave me the display bagel so I did not understand why my bagel was hard as a rock and she asked me if I wanted to refund so then the other girl laughed and said oh no you werent supposed to give her that one it was the display You have to get a bagel from the back. Whoever is the owner or managing this place needs to find a new line of work because clearly they cannot hire the right employees. Not to mention the facts that my coffee is absolutely disgusting! Well never be returning here again!
Excellent coffee, Aussie meat pies, and maple syrup products. Everybody has an espresso machine, but why do the majority of coffee shops not know how to make a great espresso drink with properly done steamed milk? Harwood nails it! Their Flat White is the real deal, just like their Aussie meat pies. Great place! (knowledgeable and friendly owners and staff, as well)
Nice shop. I got a regular black coffee and was surprised at the bean they use - not bright at all, very dark rich flavors unlike many shops which like the tangy/fruity notes of coffee. I think it fits the northern Michigan vibe perfectly! Recommend.
Nice coffee for sure. Lovely setting and fantastic selection of quality preserves, honey, and other locally-made products.
Such a welcoming atmosphere, a great place to catch up with a friend, or pop in for a quick and fresh meal. Their meat pies are a staple in our freezer, and our pantry always stocked with their Maple Syrup (try the bourbon infused!) and sriracha ketchup! Every product is top-notch!
Absolutely love the Aussie meat pies. Crust is done perfectly and inside is meaty and moist. Definitely fills you up. They have a great selection of specialty maple syrups and sauces. Worth checking out.
The hand pies are the best thing you will ever taste, the baristas are super friendly and helpful, and the coffee is delicious. I cant wait to be back in Charlevoix to experience even more of their menu. Im hooked.
Stopped in for a Cappuccino extra dry. Perfect. Espresso had excellent flavor. Smooth with hints of chocolate. Best coffee I have had in quite sometime. The meat pies seem to be quite popular.
Half shop, half eatery. Menu is limited to coffee, a few other beverages, and meat pies although there are sandwiches and other beverages nearby in displays. Nice ambience. Syrups are tasty. I wasnt as impressed with the meat pie (I got the breakfast pie) as I was hoping to be. The latte was also okay.
Skip Starbucks and Coffee Beans of the world and hit this rustic style gem. Besides having quality coffee drinks the place has dozens of Michigan made products. The maple syrup variety tasting bar is free and fantastic. This isnt just a coffee stop. It is an experience.
Staff is super friendly the whole place has very good energy the ceiling is really cool I got a cold chai tea and it was very good
Bagels and meat pie are on point. Coffee is possibly the worst Ive ever had. Without a doubt, the worst Ive had in the north.
The food and coffee is delicious. I would highly recommend. Counter service. Not very baby friendly when busy; solo locals taking up a table with an hour old coffee and their smartphone or computer. Distracted, but still very pleasant staff, got my ordered miscommunicated (asked for lamb, got delicious steak). Simply put, they need more small tables, and maybe a notice of one hour per local, haha.
Not impressed with the place at all. First time there my chai latte was ok and my daughter’s hot chocolate were absolutely awful. The second time the cold brew was colored water. The service was not any better. Both times I have been there the girls seemed to have an attitude. Will not go back. Plenty other places to enjoy a decent cup of joe without overpaying for mediocre coffee and service.
Hardwood gold cafe has dozens of Maple syrup samples out for tasting. That coffee and tea are great treats. Easily accessible local spot with all the charm you would expect from the area.
We ordered full meals from the menu. The woman taking our order was not friendly or helpful and just seemed concerned with getting to the next person in line. I had questions about menu items and she didnt want to answer them. Wait was fairly long for simple meals and food was good, but not amazing. We also waited forever just for water and I had to go up about 15 min later to ask for it, at which point the woman asked me if Id be ordering to eat in. She had no idea that she just took my order 15 min. ago. I appreciate the farm to table idea and I like to support local small businesses, but I think this place is best left to coffee and pastries and not full meal service.
Really enjoyed the free tasting bar of all the maple syrups and other goodies, however the barista was rude and while the chai latte was just okay, their latte just tasted like coffee with milk in it. I’ve had plenty of lattes and this one was a particularly disappointing one. Would go back for the syrups, not for the drinks.
My wife and I ordered small caramel lattes with an extra shot of espresso. The milk wasn’t steamed long enough so both were warm to drink, but not hot enough. The barista didn’t build up any foam or froth in the milk so there was nothing to top off the drink. I was the only customer in the store so there really wasn’t a reason not to take her time and make them correctly. There are better options in Charlevoix, I suggest you find one.
July 2021...The you-bake cherry pie was great. The fresh chocolate croissant was stale and the chocolate was low-grade.The apple pie was GREAT with the crust made with butter not lard. Salad, latte and grilled cheese were mediocre.
The PIES!! and by pies, I mean meat and veggie pies. So so good, not to mention their specialty, syrup! Such a great menu, spanning from breakfast to early dinner. Love their matcha latte, too!
Although the woman working was very pleasant she was not competent at her job. Took us 10 minutes to pay with our credit card, and then it was another 15 minutes before our coffees arrived. The prices were what you would expect in a Cafe that takes their coffee seriously, unfortunately the drinks did not live up to the prices. Didnt even finish my latte.
Good coffee and a good vibe. Wifi also. I came by bicycle but parking for cars may be a little tight. A lot of the customers walked from their condos, vacation rentals, and boats. The prices were just a little high as you might expect in a popular vacation area.
Superb Aussie-style meat pies just like in Australia! My wife is Australian and says these are some of the best she’s ever had! Definitely a stop for our family any time we head through Charlevoix!
Had they same experience as Ross B in the reviews below. Rude barista, Chai Tea Latte was not good. Waiting for coffee(s) only to walk up and see they just set them at the counter without calling out the order. Felt like they were annoyed I was a paying customer ... LOL.
Good coffee in a well-kept environment. Light streams into the southern-facing windows, so if you need a place to do some work in the morning, before the family rises, this is your place.
Came here once to get a matcha latte and it was awful. It was an inch of powder on the bottom of the cup and Luke warm water sitting on top. I mixed it together and tried drinking it but it tasted like I was trying to swallow dirt. No flavor. My husband got a regular black coffee and he said it wasn’t hot and tasted bland.
What a fun little place. Taste tests of the maple syrup blends were amazing. Coffee was excellent as well. Very welcoming.
Gorgeous Pinterest-esque rustic interior unfortunately does not make up for the not unfriendly but not exactly friendly service. The first time I went in I waited patiently in NO line as I watched four young employees behind the counter talk amongst themselves and ignore my existence on the other side of the register. I ordered promptly, as I had to get back to work. The employee who took my order acted like I was taking up great amounts her valuable time, then gave me a nasty look when I did not bother to tip.Long story short, I only decided to go back because the local Lotties bagels that they cant possibly mess up -- aside from the fact they toast them and half hazardly throw them into paper bags and dont bother to give you a knife or tell you where one is for your cream cheese.Three stars only because of Lotties famous bagels. Otherwise, one star is sufficient.
Not impressed. All packaged items in deli cold case unless ordering meat pie. Table needed to be cleaned. Water bottle on table had food splattered on it. Food was ok, but didnt reflect the over $20 cost and didnt include a beverage.
Beautiful Cafe! Great menu options. Wonderful tasting bar for maple syrup and other products. I will definitely come back again.
Classic coffee-shop rustic vibe combines with a unique maple-product shopping experience to make HG the perfect place to stop for a quick (or not) pick-me-up during your trip to downtown Charlevoix. I have visited HG several times throughout the summer, and each time I discover something new. The delicious coffee drinks - like the new nitro cold brew - are the stars of the show, but its the supporting cast of maple sweetened confections, aussie meat pies, and adorable rustic environment that make HG such a worthwhile place to stop. It is all brought together by delightful customer service from the crew. Tia, Marnie, Maggie, and Riley are all gems, willing to customize your drink or tell you about some the unique maple-sweetened product line, sourced from a local maple farm. My season in Charlevoix is coming to an end, but I will certainly be back next summer.
Australian meat pies and a delicious assortment of infused Maple syrups! A tasters dream! Looking for that perfect gift for a foodie friend, stop in here. Right in the heart of downtown Charlevoix! Well worth the stop! IG @withlovefrommiche Follow me for Michigan eats!
Every kind of maple syrup your heart could desire! Very good Kiwi pies. Taste testing station so you can try the maple syrup before you buy.
Delicious food and coffee. They have done a great job partnering with local companies to keep everything local and fair-trade.Be sure to try the meat (or veggie) pies. Unique and delicious.
So delicious! The brisket and portobello mushroom pie is amazing!Clean and beautiful shop, staff is friendly, and the selection is great
A one of a kind place with excellent food, smoothies, and coffee. The atmosphere is incredibly cool.They have maple everything, locally sourced products. Its an experience.
This place is amazing. Their food is fantastic, the maple syrup is so fun to try and their ketchup....we stock up every time we go, like three bottles at a time.
Excellent pasties, good selection of maple syrup products. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back to take some product home.
Good food and coffee, but when I asked for my coffees here, not in a paper cup, they gave me a paper cup...Lots of interesting maple syrup flavors though.
Got s latte there today. I ordered it with almond milk because I am lactose intolerant. I’m sure it wasn’t made with almond milk because I’ve been suffering with bowelProblems all evening. Won’t go back ever !!!!
I just had a simple drip, so I am not the best judge, but it was ok. Nothing amazing. Cool interior, but it was HOT the day we visited, it seems they dont have AC.
Ate lunch as part of Restaurant week. Excellent pulled lamb shank BBQ sandwich with Harwoods maple sirracha sauce & feta. Also serving cappucino at late lunch. Locally sourced or Harwood grown ingredients. This is a great additional food spot for both locals & visitors!
The pies are so good. Love the select of canned fruits and jams. The staff is always friendly
Great spot, super cozy and modern. Coffee was okay, the milk was a little burnt though, they need to improve the frothing technique.
Couldnt get coffee right. Friendly
Amber and her crew are the best! Harwood Gold has the most amazing espresso and pastries in town!!
Delicious meat pies. The maple products are truly pure gold. Excellent service. A wonderful addition to downtown Charlevoix.
Ive been here and to the annual tour of their property to see how they make their products. Everything is locally made, fresh, and delicious. The price is worth it! Wonderful people.
Good spot. Options for breakfast are pretty lacking. Have lots of cool maple syrups/ bbq sauces and the like. Coffee was good.
Excellent coffe, and great atmosphere
Absolutely love this cafe! Such a beautiful ambiance and atmosphere. Great choices for food and coffee, as well!
The maple Sriracha on the chicken meat pie is on point. its nice to have a spot in Charlevoix with fresh juice and smoothies.
Some pretty delicious food and cool laid back atmosphere. Were going back for coffee this morning. Salads could use more greens.
Truly one of the best almond milk lattes Ive ever had. DELICIOUS!
Meat pies to die for. Skip the crepes at That French Place. This is the only breakfast you need in your life.
I always stop at this shop when I’m in town. The atmosphere is great and I highly recommend the Aussie pies. They are delicious!
Coffee was great, service was excellent and their pastries were just what I was looking for!
Cute and welcoming interior but the coffee was subpar. Also, the server mixed up our order twice.. also pricey...
Love Harwood! Great coffee. Great food. Excellent place to shop for local delicious gifts.
Love this place! Excellent everything. Best coffee in the area and the staff is outstanding.
Brisket was delicious. Cherry pie to die for. Best food I ate while touring Michigan.
Great coffee and baked goods! Love the sustainability vibe and homey interior.
The Greek salad and green juice was great! Loved all the naturally sweetened options available!
Great coffee and meat pies, especially the one with Lamb!
Chocolate croissants taste just like they do in France
Their meat pies are the Lower Peninsula’s answer to the UP pasty scene. So good!
Everything about it was great. Old style atmosphere, delicious food, wonderful presentation, excellent service. Two thumbs up.
Wonderful syrups and BBQ sauces! Red smoothie is yummy with berries!
Cute coffee shop. Has really cool syrups with all different things infused with them
What a great idea to make little meat pies to go with great coffee drinks. This place is a little gem!
Unique cafe. Meat pies and coffee, how can you go wrong. I loved the decor.
Very nice place. Good food and great service 👌
Very delicious coffeeI will visit againRecommended
Stumbled across this place and had their meat pies. So good I took a dozen home with me!
Yummy meat pie on a cold October afternoon. Good coffee too!
I really love this place, local eatery, gift shop, coffee, juice- its the while package tied into a cute and welcoming shop
Wow what a great place to get maple syrup and other products they made. Maple Sriracha Try it!!!
Love the smoothies, coffee, food and of course maple syrup and sauces!
Love the story of the maple syrup. Love that you can taste before purchase
Was really beautiful products, and great pies, the service was excellent.
Top Notch local Charlevoix Restaurant serving excellent, delicious Breakfast.
Lovely coffee shop, open environment and right by the water.
Beautiful store. Try the ginger infused maple syrup.
Incredible Maple Sriracha! Just had it on my English muffin with eggs :)
Excellent service. Amazing espresso and coffee!
Absolutely unreal!!! Terrible service cocky and a terrible product!!
Love the view, the crew, the coffee, and the food. Dont miss it!
Best mocha ever!!
Great coffee
Delicious coffee! Great, friendly service!
Great coffee and juices. Ghost pepper sryup is killer.
Cool place and the best maple cream anywhere.
Coffee is great and so is the syrup!
Delicious healthy food and incredible friendly service.
My Mother loves this place. She comes here all the time.
They have a juice bar. My heart is happy!
Nice cafe. A little experience for the coffee.
The coffee was delish.
Stop in every time I’m in Charlevoix! Never disappointed!
Great coffee, relaxing atmosphere.
Great location, great food, & original products.
Get the Cabernet brisket meat pie, and thank me later
Creative up north food and gift location
Incredible atmosphere and food for a new startup business.
Lovely lamb meat pie!!
Good coffee and vacation vibes 👌
Good food
Best coffee in town!
Great tasting food.
Excellent meat pies!
Great meat pies!
Wonderful atmosphere. A++++
Over priced and terrible service
Rude and untrained staff.
Not a friendly place
Winter hours in effect.
Good espresso!
Awesome
Good
Food was delicious
Wonderful place!
Awesome food
Very good, the best.
Total reviews rating 4.4
147 Reviews for Harwood Gold Store & Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-19We tried the breakfast hand pie and coffees. Did not disappoint. Great atmosphere to enjoy youre coffee. Store is well laid out and has quality products to buy as well.
Review №2
2021-06-04We came in for a drink and a snack this afternoon. We tried the Braised brisket and portobello meat pie and were delightfully pleased. It was flavorful, filling, and served warm.My husband had the cinnamon toast crunch iced latte, it was even served with cinnamon toast crunch cereal too! I had the golden milk iced latte and it was really good too! The store had a great gift shop with unique items. They also had a grab and go fridge with salads and meat and cheeses. We will definitely come back!
Review №3
2021-11-29The customer service is great and they have a wide variety of items to buy. Their maple granola is some of the best that I have ever had and definitely recommend giving it a try. They also have excellent cookies and cold brew coffee as well as tea lattes. They have indoor seating which is a nice addition during these colder months. I highly recommend stopping by and buying some of their delicious granola and a coffee.
Review №4
2022-03-24Ive been going to this cafe for a while now. GREAT COFFEE. But what ive noticed is very disgusting and disturbing. Ive been noticing how the owner treats her employees. DISRESPECTFUL. i have never seen such poor team work in a environment ever😢😢😢. But what made me really disgusted was how they dont wash there dishes. they reused them. i almost threw up. NEVER coming back😡😡😡
Review №5
2022-03-21Lovely coffee in Charlevoix. We visited twice. Crowed in summer and relaxed and cute out of season. Nice market with decorations and also their own products maple and more.
Review №6
2019-05-25The savory pies and maple treats are amazing. Harwood Gold Cafe has become a frequent stop for breakfast or lunch for me when I visit Charlevoix. The leak, bacon breakfast pie I had this morning had a flavorful rich gravy and a wonderfully egg that had poached in the gravy as the pie baked. The staff was very friendly and were kind enough to let me use my travel mug for coffee, even washing it out for me.
Review №7
2021-10-18Their chocolate hazelnut spread is so delicious and doesnt taste like concentrated white sugar like Nutella does. It makes Nutella taste fake.
Review №8
2020-03-10A wonderful find. Really appreciate being able to have a great coffee in a cozy environment. Amber has done an amazing job in bringing Australian coffee culture and meat pies to this wonderful town! Thank you!!
Review №9
2020-07-28Good coffee and breakfast sandwiches. They also have a good selection of local maple syrup.
Review №10
2021-10-08Cute store but the iced coffee was the worst Ive ever had. Cant tell there was any milk or syrup. The employee at the counter was rather short when I asked for a napkin. Just smile and be helpful.