Finding study-friendly coffee shops: Harless & Hugh
By Rileigh Benson
With the semester starting, students are grasping at straws for a comfortable third space to study in. Finding the perfect spot to study properly can make all the difference, especially if the place offers sweet baked goods and drinks made to your preference.
Harless & Hugh, in downtown Bay City, is the place for matcha lattes, whisked to the perfect color of green and not too milky. Not only does this coffee shop have delicious matcha, but the space is very welcoming with friendly staff that are always open to helping you try new drinks. The space is minimally decorated so there aren’t too many distractions.
My drink recommendation: iced matcha with oat milk, vanilla and coconut syrup.
They also have a filling snack menu with avocado toast and charcuterie boards, and baked goods from local bakeries CRUST and Petit Four. As the chilly months slowly approach, Harless & Hugh can help warm you up with a hot drink and their cozy fireplace – indoors and outdoors!
Hidden away between Stock Pot and Cara’s Mane Event, Harless & Hugh is keen on dietary preferences with options ranging from oat milk to pistachio milk, gluten free bread and vegan and vegetarian options. Across from the bar is a wall stocked with small gifts like socks and coffee grounds.
Besides serving fresh coffee and tea, Harless & Hugh also supplies Michigan based alcohols, kombucha, and seltzers to fit everyone’s cravings. If you’re in need of a fresh flower bouquet, or maybe even a dried bouquet, Elizabeth Charles Flower & Home supplies both weekly! Harless & Hugh owner Lyndsay Edmonds is partnered with her mother, Debra Edmonds, to bring the community coffee and unique bouquets.
In the snowy months, Harless will often have musical events where there is a set performer for you to enjoy as you sip on a hot drink. If you find yourself hosting an event like a bridal shower and need an aesthetically pleasing photo-esque space, you can contact Lyndsay Edmonds about renting out the coffee shop by giving the shop a call!
