"What started as a random pick along our route to Traverse City has officially become a must-stop every time we head up north. Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn completely exceeded expectations. We expected a quick coffee and maybe a pastry—what we got was a full food and drink menu with serious attention to quality. I ordered the Farmers Crepe with eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese, and it was one of the most satisfying breakfasts I’ve had from a coffee shop. Rachel ordered the French Toast Sticks, and we literally gasped watching them prepare it. They used a huge, thick slice of brioche—over an inch thick—dipped and grilled fresh. No frozen shortcuts here, just real effort and generous portions. I also tried the Cherry Bomb drink (green tea + lemonade + cherry syrup), which was light, refreshing, and perfect for the road. Tremendous food, great drink options, and a cozy vibe—Iron Grind is now a permanent part of our northern Michigan road trips."

"Auburn, this is your spot!! ☕✨ Tons of great options of food (crepes made w different, unique ingredients) , pastries, milkshakes, ice cream, and so much more!! The coffee I ordered was really good. Im specific on what I like and they nailed it! The atmosphere is clean and large. Fireplace, tons of seating(w a private room you can book), gifts and even a game night on certain days. Outdoor seating is available during the nice weather conditions. Great overall coffee shop. We will be returning 😎!!!"

"We popped in here while traveling to Manistee and it was lovely! I was so grateful they had gluten free dairy free muffins. They were delicious too. My hubs enjoyed his toasted marshmallow latte. The girls behind the counter weren't overly friendly, but we were there during the last hour of opening."

"The Iron Grind is a gem, nestled in Auburn. Unbelievably good food, delicious coffee, space for adults and children…. It is a dream come true for this mama. So many spaces these days aren’t kid friendly, it can be hard to go out and do things with kids, without the fear of how they’ll act when there’s nowhere they can “be a kid”. Hubs and I can have an awesome breakfast, or just a snack and some coffee while our energetic 3 year old gets to play in the awesome indoor play area. We have brought friends with kids here too! It’s just all around awesome. I think one of my favorite touches are the fruit snacks you can buy for your littles 😂 I’m guilty of forgetting to pack just about anything so it’s so great!!!"

"Great coffee with fast turnover. It’s also in a gym so if you are looking for a place to workout, grab post workout smoothie / coffee then look no further!! HNS training facility has it all 🙌🏽🫶🏽"