Lucky Bean Coffee House

Love to support a local coffee shop!

We ordered an iced caramel latte and a love potion drip coffee.

Both were good, and had strong aromatic flavors.

The line was out of the door when we arrived, it took about 15-20 mins to get our drinks after ordering. Just something to keep in mind if you’ve got other activities scheduled for the day.

We saw this shop while wandering, and when we realized we had an hour till our ferry, we decided to try “where the locals” get their coffee drinks. With three people, we ordered three different items: hot chocolate, dark roast regular coffee, and a flat white. The hot chocolate was “not too sweet,” just like she wanted. The dark roast was bold without tasting burnt (and the barista replaced the whole drink when his hand slipped on the lid and his finger went in the cup - no one knew but him, so he could have gotten away with just handing it over…). The flat white showed they know how to pull an espresso shot brilliantly. The flavor was rich and nutty without the least bitterness. They were seriously busy at 3:15 in the afternoon, and yet they stayed professional and kept the drinks rolling out. Our order was complete in under five minutes, maybe as few as three, despite the constant flow of customers.

Highly recommend this purveyor of hot liquid joy!

I loved this place! Stopped in and got some of their specialty drinks when in town on vacation and they were so yummy! Came back later for a bag of beans, got the Love Potion Number 9 blend, and those beans are some of the best I've ever brewed at home. Highly recommend!

Great little gem on the island! It’s off the main road, but still very accessible. We went right when they opened so there was no wait either (though I think it gets SUPER busy in the late morning). The people were nice and they had an excellent playlist going on as well. Love the vibe here. I recommend the Betty White if you want to try something unique!

Euro-Friendly! Dear French and Italian tourists - they know how to make a cappuccino!

It won’t be as good as back home, but they try their best.

On Sunday, September 12 around 3 pm, I ordered a cafe latte ☕️ for $5.00 (not including tax). Not only was a weak flavoured coffee, but it was cold. By the time I got to The French Outpost, I dumped the coffee ☕️ out. I did not care for this coffee. I will be back on the island in a few weeks and I will check this coffee out again. Maybe it was just this day or time of day, but I thought it was terrible coffee.

Loved our visit to The Lucky Bean Coffee House when we visited Mackinac Island at the end of May. Carolyn, the owner, made me feel welcome the minute I walked in the door, and the atmosphere is charming. I purchased two iced caramel coffee drinks for my husband and me, piled high with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, and she helped me pick out their original "Mackinac and Coffee" t-shirt which I can't wait to wear. Her staff also gave us Pup Cups for our four dogs waiting outside. The Lucky Bean's motto is: "Where the Locals Drink Good Coffee." That sure says it all.

It’s surprisingly rare to find a coffee shop where they really know how to pull an espresso properly. There are many variables and most coffee shops ruin espresso. Some coffee shops do a tolerable espresso, but very few are masters. Lucky Bean is one of those rare jewels where they have truly mastered the art of coffee in all its forms, not just the easy drinks that are loaded with sugar are milk. They know what they are doing and it’s a real treat to enjoy an espresso there!

“Where locals drink coffee” this statement peaked my interest and I decided to investigate. WOW! What a great cup of Joe. The staff member Hannah went above and beyond to help serve me. Bed Head is a new favorite of mine. Thanks for the recommendation Hannah! I will definitely be coming back next time I’m on the island.

Lucky Bean is a go to and the Sugarloaf latte is my favorite (iced). I use to stop here every morning before work when I was a island employee in college. When I was getting ready for my wedding at Mission Point this past May, I had to have my Lucky Bean while getting ready! From my Island Employee days to my Wedding Day, Lucky Bean is always my cup of happiness 😊