Biggby Coffee

This place is pricey.
I should have gone to the creamery in the back.
My Iced Chai was scrumptious but ¹⁄₃ of it was just Ice.
Now I don’t know if that’s company standards but if something is $ 5 for 16 oz, ¹⁄₃ of it shouldn’t be ice to dilute it down.
Uck.
So I pounded my drink. No dilution, super tasty.

I’m not going to lie, I mostly end up in this Biggby because of Nice Modern Creamery in the back. Any time I’m in the area I make a bee line for the place because I gotta get some of that creamy sweet goodness. BUT I also get my caffeine fix here too and the wifi lets me get a bit of work done while I sip and snack. It’s a pretty nice combo.
In general it’s a standard Biggby. I’m not a HUGE fan of their coffee on a whole but I like their iced lattes well enough and iced tea too. Not much by way of food options (bagels and some candy bars and a few snacks) but I’m not looking for anything else to nosh on other that dope ice cream. Staff here is always fairly nice although I’ve been in a few times when some off duty person has come in to chat and been a bit loud and sweary. It’s good that they all like each other and want to ahng out and chat but it can be a bit distracting if you’re trying to get some work done. It doesn’t happen often but it’s happened enough that I found it worth noting here.
Parking is a little hard and since it’s so close to the John R/​13 Mile intersection it’s tough to get in or out during rush hour. But otherwise I like it!

I really like this place. I’ve always been a Starbucks fan and I like studying, reading there. I wanted something a little cozier and different and this was just the spot. It’s smaller, cozy, has a TV, carpeting, lounge chairs near a fireplace, regular tables, and a couple of high tables. There’s also music playing in the background. The only thing is that the prices are high esp compared to Starbucks. A frozen drink (ie Frappuccino) is $ 5.50 for a small/​tall size. They are delicious drinks though. I’ve had the Mint Mocha (chocolate/​mint), Teddy Bear (caramel/​white chocolate), Butter Bear (caramel/​butterscotch), and the Caramel Marvel (caramel). I’ve had these normally frozen and few just as hot drinks. They are like having desserts basically (ice cream sugar fix!). I like the ambience here a lot. The wait staff is very nice and friendly to all the customers. There’s another one on Hall Rd and that one is great for studying/​reading. This location could be nice for a casual date or to grab a coffee after dinner. It’s also located near the Star John R theater, Oakland Mall, and I-​75.

I had been to this Biggby once or twice before but always for Nice Modern Creamery. I had a free birthday drink to use, so I stopped by here this weekend.
First off, it’s pretty tiny — I actually missed it when driving down John R, so I had to turn around once I got to 12 Mile and figured it out, lol. They also have a drive-​through, which is pretty nice. They had some comfy chairs but also a roaring fire going, in the fireplace, and it was actually too hot so I chose a table to sit at.
There are a few TVs too if sports/​news is your thing, it seemed like most of the patrons there were reading or doing work on their laptops.
The Birmingham location has since closed so this is now the closest Biggby’s to me (I live in Troy) — barista was friendly and we chatted a bit since he actually has a January birthday as well.

This place is just TOO expensive! Most coffee shops offer an 8 oz drink, they don’t and most of their drinks approach or go over $ 5!!! I asked if they had something smaller and they offered a 10oz, but get this, they charged for the price of a 16oz! I will never go there again!

Very nice place to hang out and meet with friends _​staff is super nice and courteous. They have ice cream and coffee along with some hot sandwiches, parfait, and some small sweets.

Place wasn’t very clean, asked for a well-​toasted bagel with cream cheese, got it warmed up with a single-​serve pack of cream cheese handed to me. For the price I shouldn’t complain, but still a bit of a disappointment.

So Biggby is my addiction and I can say that I love it. I just moved to Ferndale where everything is except a damn Biggby «go figure». So I goggled where the closest one was and realized that it wasn’t to far from the gym I had just joined. So I decided that I would have to plan my Biggby trips to the Maddy location. But, it would worth it. So, I went this one two ago when it was rainy and cold. Gotta love MIchigan you just have to. Upon arriving I saw this location has a drive-​thru thats always a bonus. First off Biggby is worth the cost maybe cut back on cigarettes and hookah and you should be fine. The guys were friendly and very cool. One was even a cutey. The space isn’t huge but what do people want a Biggby the size of a library. Well that wont happen because you can’t talk in a library. Overall this location, lacks nothing because it is what it is a coffee shop that delivers beyond what most do now.

People from the Woodward corridor will understand my suffering. Biggby taunts us with eight foot tall whipped caffeine products and seasonal shakes on their billboards, but then denies us a local option. Imagine salivating over some caramel mocha freeze while clutching your steering wheel, trying to navigate the cratered moonscape of the I-​696/​I-​75 interchange. That drink becomes your freedom, your nirvana, your relief.
Then you are cruelly taunted by the revelation the nearest Biggby is three to four miles away. Horrors. The arrival of Biggby into Berkley threatens to relieve my soul and my pocketbook of different burdens, but until that happens, Biggby in Madison Heights is my nearest salvation.
This outpost of Biggby features a drive through and relatively late hours, as well as seating generally not overrun by every university student. Show up at 7:30 PM before a movie, you can enjoy a cuppa without too much interference. The young, animated staff chat happily among themselves while stirring up any number of blended beverages on a base of coffee. They clearly know their regulars, but greet newcomers with a bright smile. The atmosphere works for me, though I second Esther G.‘s comment they really need to reorganize seating to allow for more tables or solitary chairs to while a way an afternoon in.
As it happens, I usually make use of the drive-​through. Lines are never long, though I never drive this way around morning rush hour. The bewildering variety of drinks usually require pause to reacquaint myself with tuxedoed bears and chocolate diabetes sugar-​bombs. Always ask whether the seasonal drinks displayed on the menu are actually available, as Biggby Madison Heights has a depressing tendency to advertise coming drinks before they have them. I’m looking at you, apple cider.
Prices are on the steep side, which makes coupon clipping a must. Seriously, they have BOGO and half-​off coupons published practically every month in the door-​to-​door flyers I despise (except for their Biggby coupons). GroupOn deals are also frequent.
I wouldn’t make this an everyday thing, but coming in for the odd treat — especially Tamara Y.‘s recommended breve — to melt the winter blues away does miracles. In this season of awful drivers and terrible weather, I seem to be at 13 Mile and John R an awful lot…

My friend and I went to this location on a Saturday afternoon and it was terrible. First of all, I like Biggby coffee but it is just too expensive for what it is, each «grande» drink was $ 5.50!
Second, the service at this location was just slow. We went through the drive thru and waited almost 20 mintutes for our drinks. If we hadn’t paid first thing we would have left. The guy that took our money even forgot we were there. Once we actually got our drinks they weren’t even hot.
Long story short, I will probably not be visiting this location again, especially since there are now several Starbucks locations in the area where I know I won’t pay as much or wait as long.

I’m a big fan of Biggby! Good coffee and friendly staff. I find this location to be a good spot to study since the inside is never to busy. However, I had to cut my most recent visit short because of the obnoxious music! I normally love Biggby’s variety of alternative music but half way through my last study session they started playing a number of techno/​dubstep songs. After about 15 minutes of this I had to leave! Stick to the regular play list and I will give 5 stars!

Speak order real slow and have them repeat it. Double check what they give you is correct because this location is special.

This location would benefit from a reorganization of the seating. There isn’t much seating but a lot of empty space.
I do love the little fireplace with the armchairs in front of it, and I’m also a general fan of Biggby, once known by another name.

I’m a true fan of Biggby. It has more selection and is less crowded than Starbucks. I really like the variety of coffee and other beverages. Don’t miss the s’mores latte or the butterbear (caramel and butterscotch) latte.
And, if you really feel like running with scissors, order your beverage «breve» — the milk is half milk and half cream. It’s a decadent, luxurious treat.

I love Biggby in Madison Heights! I have been there numerous times and the staff is great! Dan, the manager, was generous enough to support a couple of my fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. They donated a percentage of their sales to our cause and also donated coffee for Relay for Life. They also allowed my relay team to work behind the counter to promote our cause. Thanks to Dan and the Biggby crew for helping us out! Oh and of course, the mellow hot chocolate is deeeelish!

My confession is that I’m usually a 7 – 11 coffee drinker. I do like to go to Starbucks now and then, but I’d never been to Biggby, even though I have known about them for years. My g/​f had been wanting try to the Peppermint Mocha she’s been seeing on the billboards all over town, so I decided to get her one (it was really good, but super rich– I can’t handle all that sugar myself).
I’m now a regular at the Madison Heights location. Keep in mind, I think these are mostly franchises that are individually owned and operated.
They have a delicious Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte that they use half water/​half milk (they call it a Rubiks Cube). When you order this way, it knocks the price of their giant 24 ounce version down from about 4.50 to 2.11… the price of their regular ol’ tea… dirt cheap. So I can now indulge in latte-​like drinks almost daily, without all the guilt of spending close to $ 5 a pop.
As an added bonus, the place is about ¹⁄₃ as busy as Starbucks– fairly quiet and not nearly as distracting. A returning student, early last semester I spent a lot of time at the Starbucks on 12 mile until one day I realized how difficult is was to read or concentrate in there. Plus in the colder weather, with the door constantly swinging open and all the glass windows, it seems like it was always freezing. For those reasons, I like the atmosphere of Biggby MUCH better (it’s not a knock on the starbucks though, their staff is really friendly too). On occasion can get a little crowded sometimes, but not as a much as SB.
Occasionally, it can take some time to get your order. This is the only thing that prevented me from giving it 5 stars. I know we’re ordering gourmet drinks here, but even so, speed is important in a coffee house and I sometimes find myself avoiding the place if I’m short on time. It can back up in a hurry.
They also seem to have some strange music playing — during the holidays, whatever they had on was brutal and playing the same songs hourly — a folk song about what one dude is going to by Jesus for Christmas is now permanently imprinted upon my brain, and I’m consulting with an attorney in regard to compensatory damages. Hey genius, if Jesus created the earth in a week, I don’t think he needs a fishing pole from you for Xmas… every hour! After the holiday, it was still pretty strange– but this is solved with a pair of headphones when it gets to be too much, so not a huge issue.
When all is said and done, this is a pleasant place to go… I highly recommend it!

Great staff! The folks at Biggby make you feel right at home with the good vibe and great drinks.
Always friendly and an ever growing variety of custom drinks. I highly recommend the Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Have work to do? Grab your laptop, buy a nice drink and enjoy the quiet & friendly atmosphere!