Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 2,853 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 coffee shops in and around Howell, MI, led by Shaka Cafe, Black Iron Coffee Roasters and Good Sense Coffee. Together they have 2,853 Google reviews; Shaka Cafe has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Howell, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A quiet setting with a fireplace and Wi-Fi helps Shaka Cafe earn the top spot in Howell, MI, alongside its coffee and tea offerings and 4.8-star Google rating from 150 reviews. This women- and veteran-owned cafe pairs drinks with smoothies, acai bowls, juices and toasts, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Reviewers praise the bowls and helpful staff. Seating suited to laptop work and solo visits makes it useful for a longer stop, while free parking and curbside pickup add convenience.
Fireplace and Wi-Fi
Vegan options available
Free parking
“this is great bowls and the people who work there are great”
Small-batch, in-house roasting gives Black Iron Coffee Roasters a clear reason for its No. 2 spot in Howell, MI. This family-owned café at 119 W Grand River Ave serves its own Cast Iron and Blend 26 beans, with reviewers praising the coffee, baked goods, and friendly service. Its 4.7 Google rating across 330 reviews adds support. Breakfast sandwiches, lunch options, and a cozy setting with Wi-Fi make it useful for more than a quick coffee stop, while weekday hours begin at 7 a.m.
In-house roasted beans
Breakfast and lunch
Wi-Fi available
“The food and drink were great, customer service up front was exceptional as well and as a cherry on top the atmosphere was fantastic as a mix of rustic and a homey feel.
However, I was sitting in for some computer work and couldn't help…”
Fresh-roasted beans and a comfortable place to settle in earn Good Sense Coffee the No. 3 spot. At 102 E Grand River Ave in downtown Howell, MI, the shop serves specialty coffee drinks alongside tea, breakfast, and dessert. Reviewers praise the coffee, mochas, and chai lattes, as well as friendly service and comfortable furniture. Wi-Fi, a fireplace, and seating for work or conversation add practical appeal. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 95 reviews reinforces those strengths.
Fresh-roasted coffee beans
Wi-Fi and fireplace
Downtown location
“Very friendly and great hot chocolate with butterscotch in it.”
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. hours make M Street Baking Company a flexible stop for coffee in Howell, MI. It earns the No. 4 spot with breakfast service, dine-in and takeout options, and a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,930 reviews. Reviewers praise the cookies and carefully topped shakes, adding reasons to visit beyond coffee. Located at 117 N Michigan Ave, the shop also offers free lot and street parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom.
Coffee and breakfast
Open daily until eight
Free parking options
“Ordered over 10 dozen variety of cookies for a company lunch! The cookies were OUTSTANDING and service was top notch! People are still talking about the cookies. Definitely will be ordering more in the future! M STREET ROCKS!!!!!”
A quiet setting with Wi-Fi gives BIGGBY COFFEE on N Michigan Ave a practical role for solo visits and laptop work in Howell, MI. It earns rank 5 with coffee and tea among its listed highlights, plus specialty drinks, smoothies and baked goods. Breakfast and quick bites make it useful beyond a drink stop, while free parking and takeout add convenience. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 303 reviews supports the pick, and one reviewer specifically praises the friendly staff and coffee.
Quiet laptop setting
Coffee and tea
Free parking
“The staff is always friendly and the coffee is great!”
A quiet setting and a menu extending beyond coffee put Howell Nutrition at No. 6. Located on East Grand River Avenue in Howell, MI, the café serves coffee alongside plant-based protein smoothies, teas, and nourish meals, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Its 4.4-star Google rating from 45 reviews is backed by comments praising helpful staff, smoothies, and affordability. Seating, Wi-Fi, and free parking make it practical for a breakfast stop, while takeout suits a shorter visit.
Quiet café seating
Plant-based protein smoothies
Free parking
“Love Howell nutrition! And Tiffany is the best! Shakes and teas are so yummy. Love to get my meal and an energy pick me up when I need it. They are also one of the very few open on Sundays ❤️❤️❤️”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each coffee shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Howell category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which coffee shops in Howell, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Shaka Cafe leads with 4.8 stars from 150 reviews, followed by Black Iron Coffee Roasters at 4.7 from 330 and Good Sense Coffee at 4.6 from 95. M Street Baking Company and BIGGBY COFFEE both have 4.5 stars, with 1,930 and 303 reviews respectively.
Where can I get coffee early or late in Howell, MI?
Dunkin’ at 763 S Michigan Ave is open 24 hours daily. The Dunkin’ at 1600 Pinckney Rd operates from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. BIGGBY COFFEE opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. on weekends, closing at 8 p.m. every day.
Which coffee shops in Howell, MI are suited to working on a laptop?
Black Iron Coffee Roasters, Good Sense Coffee, Shaka Cafe, BIGGBY COFFEE and Dunkin’ at 763 S Michigan Ave all offer Wi-Fi and are listed as suitable for laptop work. Good Sense Coffee and Shaka Cafe also have fireplaces. Black Iron is open until 6 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends.
Where can I find coffee with vegan or vegetarian food in Howell, MI?
Shaka Cafe at 1123 E Grand River Ave offers coffee, vegan and vegetarian options, plus smoothies, acai bowls, juices and toasts. Howell Nutrition at 1131 E Grand River Ave also serves coffee and vegan and vegetarian options, with a menu centered on plant-based protein smoothies, teas and nourish meals.
Which coffee shops in Howell, MI offer drive-through service or delivery?
Both Dunkin’ locations—763 S Michigan Ave and 1600 Pinckney Rd—offer drive-through service, delivery and curbside pickup. BIGGBY COFFEE and Shaka Cafe also offer delivery. Black Iron Coffee Roasters, Good Sense Coffee and M Street Baking Company offer dine-in and takeout but not delivery.
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