Gustavsen Cafe

My friends and I really enjoyed our trip to the cafe. The coffee was very yummy, the cinnamon rolls were great, and our dogs really loved the dog treats. The owner is very lovely and we will visit again if we come back to Buchanan.

One of the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had! Simple but strong flavors, super quick and easy, and a great cup of coffee to go with! Love the location right across from the park!

Greatest rolls with piece of chocolate on the inside not too sweet authentic Norwegian bakery coffee shop

I first heard about Gustavsen Cafe in the South Bend Tribune article by Mary Shown. What really triggered my interest in Gustavsen Cafe was the "pan-roasted Ethiopian coffee". To get a really great cup of coffee is rare in this area. Most local restaurants serve watered down flavored coffee.
My sister and I stopped by on a Sunday morning to try a cup of coffee. We noticed most of the customers were ordering the cinnamon rolls not the coffee. The owner, Lise, was selling them faster then she could make and bake them. In fact, customers were walking out without the cinnamon rolls because they had sold out. Lise told them to come back in 25 minutes and a fresh batch would be ready. My sister and I happily walked out with our large cups of hand roasted Ethiopian coffee! What a treat! Rich, robust and flavorful coffee. If you are a coffee connoisseur you will not be disappointed in stopping by Gustavsen Cafe. Our only criticism is the largest coffee cup was not large enough! (:

Best cinnamon rolls ever, baked freshly and with a deliciously natural roasted and brewed coffee to compliment it, is a morning delight! Will frequent this place and tell all my friends. Thank you Lisa!!

My husband and son visited a couple days ago and have been raving about your cafe ever since!! Fantastic cinnamon rolls, great atmosphere and we can’t wait for an expanded menu. We will be back soon!

Easily the tastiest cinnamon rolls I have ever had. And delicious pour over coffee to boot! Highly recommended.

The coffee is a perfect blend that provides that extra satisfaction when enjoyed with a warm, fresh baked pecan covered cinnamon roll ❤️

The owner opened this cafe to fulfill her father’s dream after he passed away while in the process of creating Gustavsen. You can tell that each authentic Nordic recipe is made with love.

Visited gustavsen cafe for the very first time on a Friday around noon. Was extremely disappointed. They had nothing other than coffee because the cinnamon rolls were all pre-ordered and sold waiting to be picked up. No sweet bread either. Because of the extremely limited hours you think the owner would make enough pastries to last until 3 pm closing. Also was very shocked that the business doesn’t shovel or salt the pathway to their back door which was very snow covered and icy which could result in legal action if anyone falls.