50 Best Coffee Shops near East Grand Rapids

“I like this place! So do lots of others, generally crowded but I usually can find a place to sit, unless right after school gets out. Staff are always friendly, service speed is good. Very clean and well managed. I frequent this one and the one near the intersection of Michigan and Fuller. It’s also spotless, but the drive in is not very good, lines of cars often extend to Fuller road . They have a good selection of food and tasty.“

“Had my daughter’s 1st birthday party here! Could not recommend this place more!!! 11/10 great coffee, superrrr nice employee (I only met one), adorable play place! Will definitely be coming back in the future!!“

“Nice authentic coffee. Great service.“

“I ordered the miel and it was fantastic.“

“I recommend everything! This is like finding a rare gold coin in your pocket change, or a Monet at the Salvation Army thrift store. Or stepping into Paris from the sidewalk in southeast Grand Rapids. Go slowly! Each nibble fills you with bright, exotic sensations. We go for the scones, cookies and madeleines. Today we tried the financiers, ginger passion fruit and s’more. Yes, it’s a fusion of French and American, but it’s how they’d do it in Paris.“

“If you want to have a wonderful and educational experience, check out the Saturday Experience at Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters. Craig is so informative, the staff is super friendly, and the coffee samples are delicious! Hearing about how coffee is made and roasted was delightful. It was a wonderful way to spend some time
On a Saturday!“

“some of the best coffee in town“

“Excellent customer service. Best chai tea I’ve had! The gentleman working today was friendly and definitely understood the assignment of service with a smile and positive attitude. Will be back on our next visit to Grand Rapids!!!“

“Been coming here for years and their coffee is my absolute favorite. Always consistent and amazing. Only complaint are the prices have greatly increased over the years. Obviously prices are going to increase but I used to pay $4.50 for a latte in 2020 and now paying north of $7.50 or $8. Customer service is always meh. Never overly friendly. Keep coming back because of the amazing coffee!“

“This is the second time we’ve visited here! The first was last October when we were fueling up for the half marathon in Grand Rapids. On Saturday we visited and tried some new things that we haven’t had before. We ate about half the menu the first visit (all of which were amazing), and the second visit did not disappoint. The menu is fantastic and there’s something for everyone. The coffee menu is also good! The atmosphere is comfortable and unique. We live a couple hours away and would definitely make the trip again just to visit this place.“

“Great coffee and a very cute set up. They had the garage doors open to let in fresh air while we were there. Baristas are very nice and friendly. Coffee was delicious - we got a vanilla latte and their special “major major”. Plant based milk options available. Very reasonable prices. They offer fresh pastries from Lucy’s down the road as well.“

“This is a great environment to socialize or work in. The employees are wonderful and the coffee is pretty good too. :)“

“i have always loved the bitter end. great products and atmosphere. this place has been at the forefront of my grand rapids experience since moved here 5 years ago. the family running this place is so kind!! also the bottled coldbrew is my fave!!“

“Feels like visiting family. I visit Sweetlands every time I come to Grand Rapids and no matter how long it has been the young man in the coffee shop remembers me and remembers my coffee choice. This is a lesson to all businesses, take the time to know your customers and you will never be without business. I have been given a reason other than coffee to visit this coffee shop, friendship. Thank you Sweetlands for making me feel special.“

“cute cute cute. first time visiting. vegan 'all day breakfast' item? um what's better. 100x better than your traditional starbucks. super good latte with oat milk and hot chocolate too. convenient drive thru. perfect option when you're hungry & need a pick me up. 10/10.“

“Incredible fun for our 3 year-old. Sooooo many different toys. Tasty espresso drinks (and I'm picky). Priced well. Owner is an angel - I thought I'd have to yank my little man out during a really bad tantrum, and she was able to take him aside and calm him.“

“Welcoming place. Kitschy decore. Great place to meet for business or pleasure. Just get there early to grab a seat.“

“Jeremy does an excellent job giving his customers the best product with great value!“

“A lot of fun and a lot of cats to play with.“

“Best Housemade Chai in the city!!“

“The sitting area is a great spot to sit and read/write.“

“Wonderful and friendly atmosphere. Had an iced espresso with Miel and it was delicious. Just what I needed for a morning pick me up. Staff was very friendly and helpful recommending drink options.“

“Good iced Carmel lattes and amazing breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast! love the atmosphere.“

“I love a good coffee shop and Madcap was super cool! I went right at 8am and there were already people lined up for them to open. Unfortunately, I’m not really a coffee or tea person, so, I mainly go to coffee shops for the vibes and food. I ordered an Apple Cinnamon muffin and it was really good! Super fresh and very tasty. Awesome experience!“

“Happy! These people are happy. They brighten your day. That's what makes this place unique.Small White Mocha skinny was good. Comparable to other coffee chains like Starbucks and Biggby. It has its slight difference, but not too much.Drive-thru only. No dine-in.

Parking: Well, it's drive-thru only.“

“I stopped in for a coffee at Rowster Coffee and was greeted by the associates behind the counter immediately! I am a huge pour over coffee connoisseur and I enjoy a flavorful pour over which can be hard to find in Grand Rapids. I was very surprised at how full the taste of the pour over was at Rowster. The coffee took around 5 minutes to prepare, which is common for a good pour over. The inside of the coffee shop had plenty of seating to get some work done with a great atmosphere. I will be back!

Parking: Street parking on both sides of wealthy. Some is paid parking and some is free parking with a short walk.“

“Best coffee the service was great and I really enjoyed the outside sitting“

“What a great experience here! Everyone was friendly and approachable and excited to tell us about their bubbly! Very clean and aesthetic environment! Overall we had a lot of fun here and we will be back soon!“

“Kava is a perfect addition to my life. Especially since becoming Sober. The vibes are that of a cafe but with a grounding, inviting, community vibe. I like to hole away in my own world with a cloud breaker and some head phones. It's a great place to be. ☕️“

“Iced Caramel mocha macchiato is delicious! Best I’ve ever tasted. Made with love.“

“Whenever we go by, we stop. The staff is personable and attentive, the coffee and teas are great, and we especially enjoy the treats. It is not the sterile, mispronounce your name, too hip to be pleasant vibe that many other shops have.“

“I love the atmosphere of this place. I feel like every time I come back I see new local art here and I love these paintings they have for sale. The toffeenut latte is my favorite, followed by the purple rain latte which is lavender and honey. The drinks are good and they have a large, extensive menu with many flavors. Non-dairy milks are available too, best spot for studying cuz it’s close to my school. The family who owns this place are really nice and make me feel welcome ?“

“My partner and I were passing through and needed to take a rest stop so I did a quick search for the nearest coffee shop. I had no idea what a treasure we would walk into! Not only was the coffee delicious, but the atmosphere was charming and the staff was so sweet! And as someone with an uncle (who passed away 2 years ago) and a nephew with down syndrome, this place absolutely melted my heart! If I lived closer, I would be a regular! I will definitely make a point to stop by again the next time I'm passing through! So much love!“

“Amazing beverages and really cute shop. I highly recommend checking them out!“

“Visited your Cafe yesterday and loved it. Very nice and welcoming. I had the best hot chocolate ever.“

“Great staff! Great coffee ☕️! A large Homeless presence which calls for compassion! it's not Biggby problem. etc, etc, etc...“

“Having spent a lot of time in La La, it's difficult to find good boba in Grand rapids and Cafe boba is the exception to that. They have lots of options. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I love the atmosphere which is extremely homey. I would highly recommend stopping by at Cafe boba if you are interested in trying boba or even if you are just a fan of boba.“

“Love the diner feel. The food is amazing, fast. the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Stopped by for the first time the other day. Nice variety of donuts, muffins, danishes, etc. The blueberry muffins were huge and delicious with big blueberries. The cheese danishes are really good too.“

“The art alone is worth the trip, add to that the lavender honey latte with an extra shot!??!? Yes, please!“

“Very impressed with food!! Extremely good.“

“Attended an espresso class on 10/19 and loved seeing the inside workings of how coffee is made all the way to how the beans are selected! Jess and Jake made class fun and really hands on - would love more class offerings! Also great cappuccinos and love the free little library - both my husband and each took home a book! We will be back for more coffee lessons, to contribute to the free little library, and of course for more delicious cappuccinos ☕️😊“

“Austin was awesome!! First time trying this morning, and he made my day! Was helpful with suggestions with food and coffee choice. Thank you for being a rockstar. You made my day with your positive attitude. Keep smiling, it's infectious!!“

“Frosted mugs of homemade root beer. Can't beat their hot dog selection. This place has been around since the 50's (few different locations over the years). Small female owned business.“

“My hats off to the 2 young ladies who were working today.
I ordered a mocha frappuccino. I know that's not what it's called at biggby , I've ordered them throughout West Michigan, and it was the best one i've ever tasted.“

“This is our favorite location in the area. Staff are always quick and in a good mood.“

“very nice, as always. Coffee and food was great!“

“The people who work here are amazing the music they play and they try to get to know you ❤️“

“10/10 recommend Brunch at Lucy’s! Our server Morgan was super knowledgeable about recommendations! Our service was excellent and the food was hot and delicious. You could taste the flavor in every bite. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Grand Rapids.“

“We have always received great service at this location, but last time I got the absolute BEST suggestion when I couldn't think of what to order and requested whatever the baristas would recommend. It was the perfect cup for how I was feeling that day and I cannot sing their praises enough. Thank you for being awesome!!!“