Where every sip starts a conversation and every bite tastes like home. Welcome to your new favorite corner in Sterling Heights.
Beans sourced from Michigan's finest roasters, roasted to order for peak flavor.
From croissants to cakes — everything hits the oven before dawn, every single morning.
A space built for neighbors, friends, and the everyday moments that matter most.
Free high-speed internet, comfortable seating, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to stay awhile.
Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe opened its doors on Dodge Park Road with a simple mission: give Sterling Heights a place that feels like home, with coffee that actually wakes you up and pastries that make you slow down.
What started as a dream between neighbors who believed a great cup of coffee could change a day has grown into something the whole community claims as their own. Our bakers arrive before sunrise. Our baristas memorize your order. And our doors stay open for anyone who needs a warm place to sit, work, or simply breathe.
Every morning at 4 AM, our bakery team begins. By the time you walk through our doors, the croissants are golden, the scones are warm, and the cakes are waiting just for you.
We bake everything from scratch — no shortcuts, no day-old leftovers, no compromises. If it leaves our kitchen, it's because we're proud to put our name on it.
72-hour fermented, crusty outside, cloud-soft inside.
Butter layers, flaky and fragile, made the traditional way.
Birthdays, celebrations, or just because — order ahead, we'll make it special.
Rotating menu of limited-edition treats that celebrate what's fresh.
Real shots from our real space. This is what a good day looks like in Sterling Heights.
"This is the kind of place that makes you want to cancel your plans and just stay. The coffee is genuinely the best in Sterling Heights, and the pastries? Unreal. We come here every Saturday now."
"I've ordered custom cakes from Coffee First for three birthdays now and they never disappoint. Beautiful, delicious, and they actually remember my kids' names. That's the kind of place this is."
38373 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Questions about catering, custom cakes, or events? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within the day.
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