Karen Sue’s Bakery and Cafe
34460 96th Ave, Portage, MI
Crema's Take
“Nestled in a charming farmhouse setting in Portage, Karen Sue's Bakery and Cafe feels like a cherished countryside retreat where exceptional hospitality meets genuinely outstanding pastries and baked goods. What sets this spot apart is the rare combination of a working farm operation (connected to Carlson Farms) with thoughtful touches like gluten-free options and made-from-scratch offerings like quiche and chicken pot pie, all served by a staff that treats every visitor like family. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a latte, graze on fresh bakery items, and actually feel the difference between a coffee shop and a community gathering place.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Absolutely wonderful customer service and the goodies were AMAZING!! 🥐🍪🍩
Wonderful friendly staff and great place to sit down in the country for a peaceful moment. Gluten free options all in a farm home Cafe setting. Enjoyed the Latte, quiche, and fruit! Oh and wow that cinnamon roles was huge!
This place is awesome! Wonderful morning trip to a quaint country setting. Employees are all friendly and work to make you experience the best
Such delicious food! My son and I picked up some meats (this is part of Carlson Farms!), and then got donuts. All the bakery items looked amazing though! I remembered that they also offer some breakfast plates, and it was filled with small groups eating! They also serve…
We stumbled upon this place during their open hours and decided to stop for a dessert. We ended up with w large box of desserts (cookies and several varieties of cake) and two chicken pot pies. All were delicious and generously portioned. The owners were very patient and…
Crema Reviews
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