Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters
124 N Mitchell St, Traverse City, MI
Crema's Take
“Chunky Bear has mastered the art of creating a gathering place where exceptional coffee meets genuine hospitality—reviewers consistently rave about the adorable, Instagram-worthy atmosphere and the staff's genuine helpfulness that makes everyone feel welcome. Beyond solid espresso foundations, they're known for creative seasonal drinks like their Monster Mash Redbull and excellent house-made bagels, making it easy to settle in for a long sit whether you're a coffee devotee or just looking for a cozy spot to meet friends or work.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What a great place! The atmosphere at Chunky Bear is incredibly cute, and the entire staff was very helpful. They offer a fantastic variety, from terrific bagels to a selection of great seasonal drinks. We tried a few items: the Monster Mash Redbull was delicious, the mocha was a hit with my partner, and the Smashing Pumpkins drink was also very good. They have something for everyone.
Chunky Bear is absolutely adorable! From the cute atmosphere to the wonderfully helpful staff, this place is a delight. The food is fantastic—the bagels were terrific! They also offer fun seasonal drinks that are definitely worth trying. I loved the Monster Mash Redbull (so good!), my partner enjoyed his mocha, and my sister thought the Smashing Pumpkins drink was excellent. All around, this is a truly great, must-visit spot!
My husband and I went to Chunky Bear for the first time on October 20, 2025. I had seen it almost a year ago, and was curious. I was so impressed in every way. My husband, not a coffee enthusiast, had a ham panini. I had the turkey panini, though I am mostly plant based in what I normally eat. I also had a caramel frappe made with oat milk, no whipped cream. We both loved the sandwiches, they were super yummy. They came, each with a delicious pickle, and a small bag of chips. My frappe was a 10/10! The best I have ever had, hands down! It also was a good price, for a very generous serving. We have lots of kids, and our oldest son loves coffee so much, he may as well have an IV going continuously. We bought a bag of his favorite type, dark roast, to give him as a treat. I love ethereal, surreal, tranquil, and playful environments, Chunky Bear checks all the boxes. Thank you, Chunky Bear, for a delightful outing!
Chunky Bear is adorable! The atmosphere is cute. Everyone was very helpful. The bagels were terrific! They offered seasonal drinks which were good! I got a Monster Mash Redbull - so good! My partner got a mocha, which he enjoyed. My sister got a Smashing Pumkins which was good. All around, great place!
This We stopped in at Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters in Cadillac for lunch and were so impressed! The space has such a cool vibe — it feels like a hipster coffee shop you’d find in a big city. You can tell there’s been a lot of thought put into the décor — it’s unique, comfortable, and very spacious, with a great atmosphere to relax or grab a meal. We were in town working for Melvin Belk Roofing and decided to stop in for lunch. We ordered the grilled cheese and the turkey panini, and both were absolutely delicious! The prices were very reasonable, and the food quality was excellent. We were there around lunchtime, so we didn’t get a chance to try the coffee this time — but we’ll definitely be back to do that soon! Highly recommend Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters as a great lunch spot in Cadillac. has a vibe like it's a
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