Good Sense Coffee — Restaurant in Howell

Damn fine cup of coffee, Diane. Whether ordering classic offerings or inventive flavors, Good Sense emulates its name flawlessly.

The service here is warm without being patronizing, polite without being standoffish. You order and it’s out in a heartbeat. Staff is always happy to resolve any concerns — so I’ve heard! I haven’t had any problems here.

Beautiful space, somehow even when it’s wildly busy I’ve been able to get a seat, no problem. I think there’s a wizard in the back conjuring chairs. I come here and feel welcomed by the decor, the people, the atmosphere. A far cry from the sterile, “get-the-hell-out” vibes at the green, two-finned monster. And the coffee, again, damn good.

They’ve added breakfast sandwiches. While they’re simple little stacks of bread-cheese-sausage-egg, they’re pretty good. I think you can only expect positives coming from this lovely little shop.

The only changes I’d be happy to see: Larger ice cubes in the iced drinks, as-is they’re a little too small and slip through the slot in the cup, and hotter sandwiches. A couple times I’ve gotten the sandwich, it was lukewarm. Didn’t make it harder to eat though ;)

(Aside: My first encounter with Good Sense was during the pandemic. 2020 or ‘21. Their coffee truck was stationed in one of the endless empty parking lots between Howell and Genoa Township. I was late for work and stopped anyway — sorry, boss — and it was well worth flirting with a reprimand. The coffee and staff were amazing, even all...

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