Crema's Take
“Rising Kites has mastered the rare combination of being genuinely welcoming to families with young kids while still maintaining a serious coffee program and a calm, studious atmosphere for solo visitors. The staff consistently earns praise for their friendliness and knowledge, the coffee itself is legitimately good, and the thoughtful layout with wide tables and a dedicated play area means parents and non-parents alike can actually linger here without tension. If you're passing through Notre Dame or heading up toward Michigan's coast, this is worth a real stop, not just a highway pit break.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Nice, cozy spot with good options for coffee and latte. Great stop for those with kids, has a play area and a variety of activities for multiple ages.
Traveling along I-94, I needed a coffee. Always trying to support local, I followed the signs for Rising Kites to a quaint row of gift shops, restaurant, bar and a brewery. Just past a train crossing was Rising Kites. I ordered a Pumkin Spice Latte (yeah, I know... but its that…
A wonderful coffee shop. The staff are super friendly & the coffee is delicious. It’s also a wonderful study/work spot because they have nice, wide tables.
Oh my gosh what a cute coffee shop! We stopped by on our way up to northern cities on the coast of Michigan and it was so well thought out. We had our 2 small children under 3 years old with us and they had a changing table, apple juice boxes, a kids reading nook, tons of toys…
We decided to try somewhere new before heading home from camping.. this is the sweetest coffee shop. The vibe is warm and welcoming, the staff is super friendly and helpful. There is space to just hang out, it’s very peaceful. The purpose of the shop is incredible and it is so…
Crema Reviews
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