Courtside Cafe

Went here for lunch while in town on business. The service was great. I had the southwest salad, and it was good but nothing special-​just not a lot of flavor. However, the cookies are definitely something special! Highly recommend you try one if you stop in. I would come back if I’m in town again.

The new owner may have good intentions but he (and the staff) need some experienced help. I walked in the restaurant and deemed it too stuffy. While I usually wouldn’t mind it, I had two kids with me that I wouldn’t want to be a bother upon other customers. So I turned around and decided go home, probably try out without the kids another day. As I was turning to leave, the owner waved and yelled,“hey where you goin’?”.
I let him know that it was too hot for us inside so he asked,” if we have any where cooler to be”.
I told him we were just going to continue walking but he insisted on bringing the tables out side for our convenience. I felt guilty and stayed.
After the waitress brought us our drinks, I told her we were ready and she said,“ok”.
When I looked up she had left. I gave her the benefit of the doubt thinking maybe she went to grab another server to attend to us but 5 minutes passed and my kids were agitated, baby was crying, so we left.
So after being persuaded to stay then, abandoned… I’m sorry to say I won’t be trying this place again.
They were overly eager to serve but when it came time, the point was moot.

Great lunch. Clean and airy environment. Friendly, personable server– Justin. Friendly and welcoming new owner of Café. Chicken salad on croissant fresh and delicious. Traverse City wrap with dried cherries refreshing and tasty. Italian wedding soup great. Highly recommend this café.

The café has many options on the menu. My vegetarian bean burger was pretty good. The mocha latte was really just hot chocolate with a ton of whip cream and overflowing chocolate sauce. and in a heavy, over-​sized cup. It looks impressive but I prefer quality over quantity. Cute interior.

This was an amazing place to visit. Was there during the afternoon and had a great meal. Served up fast and well prepared. Price is good. Service excellent. Oh, I will be back. Thank you.

The staff is very friendly, the coffee is delicious, and the food is healthy and fancy. Was really happy I discovered the place. However, as a vegetarian, I ordered the breakfast burrito with no meat and there was definitely meat on it. I ate most of it before realizing and got really sick :(I think I’ll still come back, but I’ll be very adamant about NO MEAT.

My mother and I tried lunch here and were so impressed! Our meals were so fresh and tasty — my chicken salad sandwich was absolutely delicious and my mother’s traverse city wrap was wonderful. We also enjoyed some great coffee. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff were helpful. Thank you for such a great experience — we will definitely be back!

Very happy with the food and service! We ordered soup and salads… tomato basil soup was so tasty. Both salads were made fresh with tons of greens… not just iceberg lettuce. $ 16 for 2 very filling lunches… you can’t beat that. We will make this a regular stop every time we are in Owosso!

Great place, friendly service, excellent food.

Great coffee, food and service. A local lunch favorite with internet and electrical outlets.

I don’t know of a better lunch in Shiawassee County. Delicious.