50 Best Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids

“Great location for a meetup. Good coffees.“

“The tiramisu latte was delicious. The pastries were so to die for extremely moist and just overall presentation was perfect and the taste was there! Super friendly and the service was amazing“

“All I have to say is Sparrows hands-down has the best chai✨🙂‍↕️“

“Stopped by for what I thought would be a quick cup of coffee. Instead we got a full educational coffee experience! Craig shared his knowledge and enthusiasm about coffee from it's origin to the roasting process. A quick detour became the highlight of our day!“

“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!“

“My new favorites! It’s hard to find flavored decaf coffee and they offer a large range! I keep trying new flavors to find a favorite but I just cannot choose! They are all fabulous.“

“This is my second visit! I bought three kinds of coffee beans last time, but this time I came to buy decaf beans again and drank coffee and went! The atmosphere was so good and the song was playing calmly on a cloudy day, so it was good to drink coffee. It closes early, so be sure to visit early !
Most of all they are great at latte art“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The owner is so kind & friendly. I’ve never had a bad drink from Eden. Love all of the specialty drinks“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“It’s familiar and a constant through so many years.“

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

“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 live in Colorado and order on line. Ferris DEN coffee is the only strong coffee I can drink black and enjoy it. I also order all my favorite chocolate candy from Ferris and have to say it's the best I've had, and I've always been a fan of Sanders and See's. Prices are surprisingly fair for the great quality.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Fantastic local place with great owners“

“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.“

“We are planning on having our daughter's bridal shower on the lovely deck and we went to take a tour and taste the coffee. It's a fabulous little place and they take such pride in roasting their own beans and making their own maple syrup. I got a coffee with real dark chocolate and natural peanut butter in it and it was fantastic 😋 looking so forward to the shower!“

“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!“

“Wonderful owner - pleasant place to enjoy coffee“

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

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

“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 :)“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“AMAZING! The staff are always very friendly 😊“

“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 ❤️“

“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!!!!!“

“Just had our kids 21st birthday at San Chez and what a great experience! Kudos to our lovely wait staff and a special shout out to Jess who looked after us beautifully and could not have been nicer! She helped us pick an excellent assortment of dishes for our party of 11, the food came out at exactly the right moments, and we all got to try things on the menu that were interesting and delicious. Thanks for a great evening, Jess and San Chez!“

“We just went there for our first time and wow was the food and staff amazing. Def going back.“