Clifford's Coffee Canal

"A strong contender for my fave café in the USA. It's located in a brick fortress, which looks ancient but was built from scratch a decade ago along a blind canal that branches from the nearby St. Joseph's River. Dining here is a multi-sensory experience: on a bright summer day the main patio along the canal is lustrous as a Renoir painting: full of vibrant flowers and plasticine succulents. Grab a seat at one of the umbrella-shaded tables and watch the masts of the boats bobbing in the marina next door. This is an ideal place to bring your summer beach read or a print edition of the Sunday Times and linger over a lap bowl of coffee and a hearty portion of oatmeal. Or try a power smoothie or one of their many interesting entrees. Prices are a little steep for a coffee spot, and yes service - as a few gripers have pointed out in low-ball reviews - can be slow. But this is a summer bohemian hangout where, for a single Andy Jackson, you can enjoy a solid meal while immersing yourself in a magical setting. Think of it as breakfast crossed with a day retreat. Err, make that a half-day retreat since Cliffords shuts promptly at 1 pm. That's about my only complaint about the place. Otherwise it's radiant."

"Ken and Connie have created an absolute OASIS to have your coffee. Curated plants and flowers abound with pockets of live birds. The coffee and pastry were just as amazing. A++"

"Very nice “spot” on the canal. The menu is lively and the food is fresh. Great service and great atmosphere!"

"This place is so cute with a sort of quirky garden vibe, reminded me of a studio ghibli movie. Great coffee, indoor and outdoor seating. We tried their strawberry muffin which had an amazing crumble on top but was a little doughy inside. Like others have said, parking could be an issue - we went on a Sunday morning and found parking but there’s only maybe 4-5 spots. Definitely worth checking out and we would come back here!"