50 Best Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids

“Great location for a meetup. Good coffees.“

“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.“

“We visited for the first time the other day and absolutely adored it!!! Delicious and wonderful drinks and I LOVE that a portion of my tea went to a wonderful cause ❤️ We bought some coffee beans to take home with us and it’s amazing! Thank you so much!“

“Absolutely love their coffee and tea! It’s a totally different experience and I can’t tell you why. It just works for me!“

“Great stop in if you love coffee, been recommending this place for years to anyone and everyone and they are my go-to for beans when I’m in town. The Saturday experience speaks for itself - hard to beat free coffee, and I love trying the new blends and single origins they put out. The new location looks great! Plenty of seating inside, the ambiance is just right and they have records for sale in the back now as well. Parking out front or near neighboring buildings, just look for the bright blue door.

This is the place that turned me back onto black coffee ✌️“

“This was such a fun little activity for the day. The cats are great to play with while enjoying a beverage or snack. Great place to come and relax/get some feline therapy. I also love that it allows people to meet the cat in an environment they are fairly comfortable in before adopting. Definitely would recommend visiting!“

“Phenomenal lattes, and the owner is so friendly and community-driven. We are definitely lucky to have this cafe on the west side!“

“There is everything to love about this homey, eclectic coffee shop. From the delicious offerings of teas and coffees and even tasty gluten free sweets, there is something for everyone. Also a great place to pick up a gift handmade by a local artisan.“

“I moved out of Grand Rapids 10 years ago and have missed my seafoam from Sweetlands! imagine my surprise when I found out they will ship it! I just got my 2 lbs of seafoam today (1 milk chocolate. and 1 dark chocolate.) It came fast and in perfect condition and it tastes oh so good!!! The best!“

“I don’t go downtown often, but if I do it’s to get a vanilla oatmilk latte from Lantern. Hands down best coffee in GR.“

“I had a vegan mocha with oat milk. Service was fast and friendly, and the baristas knew what was vegan and what wasn't, which is always a plus! :)

The atmosphere is very cozy and cute, the coffee was well made. Not too sweet for a mocha (nicely blended), and the roast on the espresso was very tasty!“

“Such a wonderful shop ! Amazing people !! Keep up the great work !!“

“Our favorite coffee place when we're running errands around 28th St. I'm not a coffee drinker, but they make a wonderful London Fog, with a Lavender option, at that. Much better than I've gotten at any other chain or local shops. My husband enjoys their coffee options, especially the mochas and their house blend. Always friendly staff, clean and welcoming atmosphere.“

“I enjoy Bolt and order it delivery to NC. it is my favorite coffee! I brew it every weekend for my family.“

“beautiful artwork to admire while you wait for your DELICIOUS drinks! loved my pink drink! can't wait to visit GR again and stop by!“

“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!!“

“staff and bartender A+ ( very accommodating) First visit and only had bloody marys. They were different, make they're own mix, but they were good.“

“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.“

“We love this spot. <3😍 If you haven't been, make stop!“

“Kava kasa is a magical portal. Go there your life will never be the same. Trust me.“

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

“My first visit to Scooters Coffee, and it was sweet! I asked for a recommendation and was given a sugar-free turtle latte. Best!! Fabulous service!“

“I purchased Morning Star and Columbia coffee beans from them. They are amazing. I am a coffee snob so I wasn’t expecting much. I was absolutely proven wrong. I will be purchasing them again. Keep doing what you are doing!“

“After buying Den Blend online a few times over the last couple years, finally got the opportunity to visit Ferris in person. Super friendly staff, really welcoming environment, and everything fairly priced. Able to buy Den Blend's collectors tin and a bag, and get a fresh cup of it to-go. Thanks Ferris!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Love this little hidden gem! The vibes are cozy & the pastries are delicious, not to mention the customer service is great!“

“Fantastic local place with great owners“

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

“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!“

“Excellent fellowship for kids, Moms/Dads, grandparents (me) or Nanny’s. Coffee, cold brews, muffins, bagels, healthy snacks for kids! Everything from dinos, farm play, super hero’s , train table, climbing structure, magnetic tiles. She rotates toys as well. Check them out 💙💙“

“I absolutely love preordering my books from Baker Bookhouse! They have the best deals!“

“Wonderful owner - pleasant place to enjoy coffee“

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

“I stopped at the coffee shop a couple of weeks ago while visiting OAM and really enjoyed the iced carmel latte! Very cute place and the staff were friendly :)“

“We hired Jam'nBean to set up a coffee bar at our son's wedding reception in Holland and it was awesome! From making the arrangements to set up and service, everything was amazing. Doug was super helpful helping us figure out what would work best, and he was there himself to help serve our guests. The coffee bar was a total hit at the reception and their service was top notch. The drinks were delicious and the personalized stamp on the cups was an unexpected and wonderful touch. We had so many comments from our guests who loved the coffee and thought it was such a great idea. We highly recommend Doug and his crew if you need coffee at an event. Thanks so much for helping to make our son's wedding reception extra special!!
Chris & Jennifer Jarrett“

“The staff today, around 10:30 am, were dealing with a very difficult Karen/Ken customer. They handled it incredibly well. Despite dealing with him they kept their composure and continued to help other customers. Thank you to all of you dealing with that situation!“

“My son just graduated from high school and wanted donuts at his graduation party. I decided to order from Phoenix Rising and I am so glad I did!! The ordering was easy and they were super friendly to work with. I ordered 15 dozen in addition to donut holes. They were delicious and beautiful. They gave us a large variety and it was all ready on time. I am so happy we ordered from here. Couldn’t be happier with the process. We definitely found our new donut place.“

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

“AMAZING! The staff are always very friendly 😊“

“This has to be the best Starbucks I’ve ever been to! By the time the person behind me in line finished ordering, my order was ready! Super fast, efficient, and kind workers. Even though they were out of my favorite breakfast sandwich, the quality of my food and drink as well as the speed in which it was delivered makes it worth it. I loved the cute atmosphere of the cafe as well, definitely my best experience at a Starbucks!“

“I go to this Starbucks literally every morning and Dixie knows my order by now and always gets it perfectly. She’s usually the only worker there and is always busting her butt and moving quickly with the line. Keep up the work superstar! And thanks for always making my drink perfectly ❤️“

“The service is quick and friendly. The food and coffee are excellent. However, it seems that as the semester progresses the staff are showing up later and later in the morning. Don't count on the cafe being open at 7:00 am as noted herein.“

“Best Starbucks around. Amanda Johnson and her team give excellent customer service. If you are a regular (most of us are) they already know your drink of choice. If they get a line they are already asking the next person in line what they can get started. We love them!!!!!“

“Please note: I don't get food here so my rating is neutral.

I’ve been here many times; I always end up learning something new with each visit. The service has generally been good; most of the staff don’t really interact much with customers. Still, there’s usually at least one person who greets you, which is nice.

Since this location is not corporate owned, you can’t use Starbucks promotional codes or participate in certain campaigns such as the free red cup event. Funny enough, I was able to use app codes here in the past both online and in person; it seems management has since changed the policy. Who knows. Either way, you can still use codes when ordering directly through the app.

This store is also cashless; they only accept card payments. They don’t take PayPal directly; if you load money onto a Starbucks card through the app, they’ll accept it. It’s just how their system works.

One time, I accidentally placed an order at the wrong location; they still went ahead and made my drink anyway, which I really appreciated. I also learned that any drinks not picked up within 15 minutes are thrown away.

The store itself is usually clean; the bathrooms are also clean. There’s a small bookshelf where you can take or leave a book for others, which is a thoughtful touch.

Parking can be a bit tricky. There are a few free spots directly in front of the store for 15 minutes; one spot is reserved for first responders. The rest of the parking is not free; the university parking staff do check often and issue tickets. There’s an app available for paid parking.

Overall, this location has its quirks; I hope this review covers everything you might want to know before visiting.“

“Owners are so kind and accommodating, the drinks are amazing!“

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