Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Crooked River Coffee lists its address as 7493 US-31, Alanson, MI 49706. Its Google category is "Cafe". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.66.
Alanson, Emmet County, Michigan
Cafés and Coffee Shops in Alanson, MI (2026)
2 cafés with a Alanson address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best café in Alanson, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Alanson, MI on TownAnswer is Crooked River Coffee, with a score of 69 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 94 Google reviews). Next are The Burst (67). We scored 2 cafés with a Alanson address.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Alanson at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 cafés with a Alanson mailing address. 2 list a website, 2 have claimed their Google listing and 2 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed café in Alanson is Crooked River Coffee with 94 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.7 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Is there a roast date on the beans?
- Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work?
- Do the hours fit your morning?
- Is there food, and is any of it made in house?
- Is there parking or a bike rack?
Cafés and Coffee Shops in Alanson, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every café here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
The Burst is at 7660 US-31, Alanson, MI 49706. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Dessert shop as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 76 reviews, which our method reads as 4.57 after the review-count adjustment.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crooked River Coffee | 69 | B- | 4.7 | 94 | 7493 US-31 |
| 2 | The Burst | 67 | B- | 4.6 | 76 | 7660 US-31 |
About Alanson
834residents
$65,139median household income
851residents per square mile
379households
42.9median age
1.0square miles of land
Alanson has 834 residents on 1.0 square miles of land, about 851 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $65,139 and the median age is 42.9. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 2 cafés with a Alanson mailing address: 24.0 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a café in Alanson
Ask for the roast date on retail beans. Fresh beans taste best within a few weeks of roasting.
If you plan to work, check the seats, the power outlets and the Wi-Fi rules. Some cafés limit laptops at busy times.
Check the hours before you go. Many independent cafés close in the afternoon.
County health departments inspect food service in Michigan. You can ask the county for a café's latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent shops. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Cafés and Coffee Shops near Alanson
| City | Distance | Cafés and Coffee Shops | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | 8.0 mi east | 4 | 75 |
| Harbor Springs | 9.8 mi west | 4 | 70 |
| Petoskey | 12.1 mi southwest | 19 | 75 |
| Walloon Lake | 14.0 mi southwest | 2 | 57 |
| Wolverine | 14.6 mi southeast | 2 | 63 |
| Boyne City | 19.3 mi southwest | 6 | 71 |
| Boyne Falls | 19.9 mi south | 1 | 49 |
| Cheboygan | 20.7 mi northeast | 6 | 71 |
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Questions
How many cafés are in Alanson, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 cafés with a Alanson mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated café in Alanson?
Crooked River Coffee has the highest TownAnswer score in Alanson: 69 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 94 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which cafés near Alanson are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Indian River (8.0 miles), Harbor Springs (9.8 miles), Petoskey (12.1 miles), Walloon Lake (14.0 miles).
What should I ask a café before I hire?
Is there a roast date on the beans? Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work? Do the hours fit your morning?
Which county is Alanson in?
Alanson is in Emmet County. See every café in the county on the Emmet County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Alanson village
- Michigan Department of Agriculture: food safety
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.