Harwood Gold Store & Cafe
Review of Harwood Gold Store & Cafe
Harwood Gold Store & Cafe is a charming establishment located at 230 Bridge St in Charlevoix, Michigan. This warm and inviting café and gift shop offers a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. With a rich history dating back to 1898, the Harwood Gold family has been producing maple syrup for generations, and their products are sweetened only with pure maple syrup.
The café side of Harwood Gold Store & Cafe features a farm-fresh, seasonal menu that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious sandwich, a refreshing salad, or a freshly baked good, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. The café also serves a range of coffee drinks, including expertly crafted espresso beverages, as well as smoothies and other beverages.
On the store side, you'll find an array of Harwood Gold maple syrup and made-with-maple products. The store even offers a tasting bar, allowing you to sample the different maple products before making a purchase. It's the perfect place to find unique and locally made gifts.
Harwood Gold Store & Cafe is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day of the week, making it a convenient spot to grab breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. The café provides a cozy atmosphere with tables and chairs for you to enjoy your meal or beverage.
While the majority of customer reviews for Harwood Gold Store & Cafe are positive, there have been a few negative experiences reported. Some customers have mentioned issues with the service and the quality of certain menu items. However, it's important to note that these negative experiences appear to be isolated incidents and do not reflect the overall reputation of the establishment.
If you're looking for a delightful café experience with a touch of local charm, Harwood Gold Store & Cafe is worth a visit. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious meal, a cup of expertly brewed coffee, or a unique gift, this establishment has something for everyone.
From the business
"Our family has been making maple syrup in Charlevoix since 1898, and all Harwood Gold products are sweetened only with pure maple syrup. We opened our first storefront in 2016, and it is half cafe, half store. The cafe features a farm-fresh, seasonal menu, as well as espresso drinks, fresh baked goods and smoothies, plus our hand meat pies both hot and frozen. Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The store side features all of the Harwood Gold maple syrup and made-with-maple products, with a tasting bar so you can try before you buy. All of our maple products are also available to purchase on our website."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Claire Booth
Great coffee! Super cute shop! A little small, and not a lot of seating, but they make the most of the little space for sure!
Casey Adams
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 don't 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!
Sarah McCollum
Their coffee was so yummy!!! I didn't 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!
John
Good place for gifts, don't 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.
Marc Chevalier
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)
Vicky Sluiter
Cute store but the iced coffee was the worst I've ever had. Can't 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.
Regina Cachan
Lovely 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.
Thrifty Unicorns
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!
Larissa Ulrich
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 "don't miss".
Betsy Britton
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!