The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream
The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream
Super Dog ice cream scoops on top with lemon lavender below (not shown).
The amp sandwich.
Small peach/mango smoothie.
Immunity Lemonade - medium.
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I like the custom tables here, reflecting the "proving grounds" theme.
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a sandwich and a cup of coffee
Drink Menu
Ice cream, caffeinated beverages, assorted sandwiches are available at this cute shop.
Inside.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Vietnamese iced coffee with gluten free Avocado Toast
Menu
Drink Menu
food, sandwiches, sandwich
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Inside area, so cute
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Paul E.
Sep 30, 2024
Good coffee at a reasonable price. This business offers a full assortment of all the typical espresso and latte based drinks you would expect to see at a good coffee shop along with an assortment of pastries and a major focus on premium ice cream products that are Guernsey based (YUM!).If you have a discerning palate and appreciate premium products, than this is a business not to be missed if you are in the downtown Milford area.
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Raechel T.
Jan 3, 2025
I'm a big, big fan. I was in town for work for the week and stopped by every single morning. If I lived here, I would definitely be a regular. I tried lattes, pour overs and many breakfast items. Everything was great. The traverse city cherry coffee might be my favorite.........I had to buy a bag of beans. The staff here was very friendly and let me try a couple different coffees. I didn't come in the afternoons for ice cream, but it definitely looks good. There's plenty of seating inside and I would think it's a good place to sit and work for a bit.
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Victoria M.
Jul 28, 2023
Cute and welcoming with ice cream, coffee, and food. What more do you need?! Parking is either behind the store which is 2 hours free. Street parking but they are meter. Or public parking lots across the street which is also 2 hours free. Inside is dark and moody, industrial type vibes. To the left are the ice creams and menu and to the right is the coffee/drinks/food menu. Menu has a ton of variety. I have gotten the immunity lemonade along with a cold brew and both were great! My favorite food item is the Amp sandwich, a little spicy but great flavor and yummy veggies. Cookies are also a hit - I was very happy with my m&m cookie! Staff are friendly and helpful. A water jug is by the pick up counter with complimentary cups for water. Seating include tables, couches, and comfy chairs. Great place for a drink, sweet treat, or food, along with seating to meet up with friends or catch up on work.
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Jessica W.
Jul 25, 2024
my boyfriend and i went here for our first date a year ago and returned this year. we love this place. and milford is such a cute town! i love that the proving ground ice cream offers coffee and ice cream - two of my favorite things! staff is super friendly and the place is super clean. i do wonder where the couch went though?! it was where me and my boyfriend sat in a year ago, but it's no longer there. cute place! go there :)
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Alla M.
Nov 29, 2023
Was in just when they opened on Sunday morning to grab some coffe and something to eat while waiting for a candle store next door to open up. On to the good I have to say people working there are super friendly. The food can be better the avocado toast was a bit sad and lacked flavor, my kids cookie was stale. Coffee was good. The place does give you a vibe of a rundown Coffe shop with mismatched tables and chairs and dirt everywhere. Hope some improvement will happen
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Katelynn D.
May 20, 2024
The sandwiches from here are great! Nice portions and great flavors. Unfortunately the coffee I had was not good at all, I got an iced mocha (my usual go-to at any coffee shop). This mocha tasted so acidic, burnt, and just gross that I had to return it and ask for a lemonade instead. I've tried their coffee a few times now and it's not great. Their lemonade on the other hand, is amazing. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tartness and very refreshing.
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Annette J.
Oct 5, 2022
I've been back a few times since my first visit last year and it keeps getting better. I'm not sure if I noticed it the first time but I do love their walk up ordering window (perfect for when you're sitting outside enjoying a beautiful fall day and don't want to give up your seat by going inside to get another beverage) and they've zhuzhed up their indoor menu with TV screens, which is fun. What to do when you're feeling the fall seasonal flavors but it's also 70 degrees outside in October? Ask for a seasonal syrup on your cold brew, of course! I opted for that and enjoyed a delicious pumpkin spice cold brew. FYI the spice is very clove forward. I happen to love cloves but just a heads up if it's not your bag. Great selection of Brown Dog creamery ice cream and donuts from the Looney Baker!
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Katherine C.
Mar 18, 2024
I live near this coffee shop and it is definitely my go to coffee or ice cream run. I love the lavender latte or golden turmeric latte. All of the coffee I have tried from here is amazing and has good flavor that is not overwhelming. Such a fun environment, in the summer they have a window to order ice cream and coffee. Always has tons of flavors of ice cream to pick from. Definitely has the both of best worlds- cute study cafe or fun place to get ice cream!!
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Ketan S.
Jul 4, 2022
Cute little coffee place in downtown Milford. We stopped here as a rest stop during a Sunday motorcycle ride through the Proud Lake area. This area is beautiful for motorcycle rides the roads are well paved and smooth and shaded. The coffee shop was busy with some locals sitting and working, some bicycle riders stopping on their ride in the area and 4 of us motorcycle riders there too. I had a chai tea latte
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Cynthia D.
Aug 1, 2023
I really love this coffee shop! Occasionally, I will work here when I'm in town and the environment is super chill and cozy. There is also some outdoor sidewalk seating for nice days. The coffee is pretty good -- I'm a sucker for lavender and enjoyed a lavender latte here. They also have really unique ice cream flavors (again with the lavender! I'm hopeless in the face of that flavor!)
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