Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books

Best bookstore in Grand Rapids

Fourth time’s the charm! The staff was so nice and patient when my special order kept having to be reordered because it would arrive damaged. Amazing service, 5 stars.

Waited just about 20 minutes for a hot chocolate and a Red eye. No one else in line.
Four staff members walking around behind the counter.
Staff asked multiple times what we ordered. And even then, forgot whip on the hot chocolate and didn’t have flavored coffee ready when they pulled the shot for the red eye.
Hot chocolate wasn’t hot enough and the coffee tasted old.
We were surprised at how bad of an experience it was.

Shouldn’t have to wait 20 minutes for a hot chocolate when there is NO line. Baristas kept starting the order and walking away from it, made it once with the wrong milk, and then forgot about the order again. Come on, guys.

The iced cafe miel was one of the best lattes I’ve ever had

I have to admit I'm pretty biased because I worked for the Eastwood location for 13 years. however the company has grown and continued without me, and I'm happy to say that it is still as good of a bookstore and Community Gathering Spot as it ever was. I always go there to get my books and talk with knowledgeable sales staff about fun literature and new ideas for gifts.

Stopped here for lunch as my mom also needed to look for a book for her book club. I ordered a Mediterranean salad. Reading from the menu "mixed greens, red onion, mushroom and cucumber with balsamic vinaigrette and brie croutons". My first clue should have been the description in the singular because it was basically a plate of very overpriced greens with a thin slice of onion and 2 of the thinnest slices of mushroom I have ever seen and a tiny piece of cucumber. Not a crouton in sight. I also added chicken to the salad which was cold and dry. I'm uncertain as to how Chapbook considers this a salad and something that they would actually charge for and serve to their guests.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

This store is not what it used to be. No longer feels, looks, smells, or sounds like a beloved bookstore. What happened to selling books? It doesn’t have anywhere near the ambiance or the selection it used to have. Just not the same. So disappointed.

Great food and great coffee. My wife and I had a great, chill date night. Would recommend for a relaxing sit by the fire with a good cup of coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lots of tables and open till 7:30 - great place for a late-ish coffee and pastry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Immediately learned a thing or two.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a peaceful cafe with a bookstore, but the glass of the iced latte they gave me left someone else's lipstick.

It's a peaceful cafe with a bookstore, but the glass of the iced latte they gave me left someone else's lipstick.

Best cheesecake I've ever had IN MY LIFE! It was the raspberry white chocolate Oreo. Delicious! Everything else was great, too.