Bay County, Michigan
Cafés and Coffee Shops in Bay County, MI (2026)
40 cafés in Bay County. The top 25 by score, then every city.
Who is the best café in Bay County, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Bay County on TownAnswer is Excited Goat Coffee Company in Essexville, with 78 out of 100.
Fewer than three scored businesses. This page stays out of search results for now.
Top 25 in Bay County
| # | Business | City | Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excited Goat Coffee Company | Essexville | 78 | 5.0 | 319 |
| 2 | LoLoBee’s Lounge | Bay City | 77 | 4.9 | 378 |
| 3 | Excited Goat Coffee Company | Bay City | 76 | 4.9 | 294 |
| 4 | Iron Grind Coffee House | Auburn | 73 | 4.7 | 327 |
| 5 | Harless + Hugh Coffee | Bay City | 72 | 4.7 | 622 |
| 6 | Cops & Doughnuts - Sutherland Precinct | Bay City | 71 | 4.5 | 866 |
| 7 | Live Oak Coffeehouse | Bay City | 71 | 4.6 | 282 |
| 8 | Beatles and Beans Coffee Emporium | Bay City | 69 | 4.6 | 379 |
| 9 | Risers Kitchen | Auburn | 68 | 4.7 | 154 |
| 10 | Black River Coffee Co | Midland | 66 | 4.6 | 51 |
| 11 | BIGGBY COFFEE | Bay City | 64 | 4.3 | 143 |
| 12 | Starbucks | Bay City | 62 | 4.3 | 170 |
| 13 | Cafe One 3 | Kawkawlin | 62 | 4.7 | 132 |
| 14 | Starbucks Coffee Company | Bay City | 61 | 3.9 | 724 |
| 15 | Legacy Coffee House & Calypso Wine Bar | Bay City | 60 | 4.7 | 53 |
| 16 | 7-Eleven | Bay City | 59 | 4.2 | 98 |
| 17 | River Rock Cafe | Bay City | 58 | 4.3 | 522 |
| 18 | Panera Bread | Bay City | 58 | 4.0 | 413 |
| 19 | 7-Eleven | Bay City | 58 | 4.2 | 72 |
| 20 | Pfund's Sandwich Company | Bay City | 58 | 5.0 | 20 |
| 21 | Tim Hortons | Bay City | 57 | 3.9 | 820 |
| 22 | McDonald's | Pinconning | 56 | 3.6 | 2,315 |
| 23 | 7-Eleven | Bay City | 56 | 4.0 | 83 |
| 24 | 7-Eleven | Essexville | 56 | 4.1 | 63 |
| 25 | McDonald's | Bay City | 54 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
Cafés and Coffee Shops by city in Bay County
| City | Listed | Scored | Top business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 27 | 26 | LoLoBee’s Lounge |
| Essexville | 3 | 3 | Excited Goat Coffee Company |
| Auburn | 2 | 2 | Iron Grind Coffee House |
| University Center | 2 | 1 | Einstein Bros. Bagels |
| Kawkawlin | 1 | 1 | Cafe One 3 |
| Pinconning | 1 | 1 | McDonald's |
| Rhodes | 1 | 1 | Rhodes Cafe |
| Pinconning Township | 1 | 1 | Mama's Midnight café |
What to ask
- 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?
Questions
How many cafés are in Bay County?
Our October 2026 data lists 40 cafés in Bay County across 8 city pages.
Who is the top-rated café in Bay County?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Bay County on TownAnswer is Excited Goat Coffee Company in Essexville, with 78 out of 100.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules.
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.