Gaia House Cafe

1553 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 591-0267

Recent Reviews

Adriane Devries

Delightful ambience, fanciful and delicious food. Blended juices, vegan and vegetarian items available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kendall B.

The best chai I have ever had. Food is amazing as well. My favorite cafe in GR.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hippie Hash

Julie Lankes

Gaia is a true GR legend. Their cozy shop is perfect for a coffee, a lunch or a few hours of work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Moore

I came closer to achieving enlightenment at this restaurant. The drinks are energizing. The food is nourishing. The atmosphere is calming. Some patience is taught as they need time to prepare that wonderful meal. I look forward to a return trip asap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Stash with Feta

Lynn K

Cool vibes but food was OK and vegan food was less than OK. Staff seemed out of it or very "hippie" like. Wondering if it was a new place because they didn't seem to have it all together.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Betsy Carroll

Really bummed about my first visit to the new location. We went to Gaia at the old location many times and it was always a weekend breakfast favorite. I think we unfortunately just came on a bad day for kitchen. I got the burrito and my husband got the Jim White and the beans were SOOOOOO overspiced (coriander?) that it completely overpowered everything else. Also, for mine, the dish it came on was super hot but the actual food was luke warm to room temperature. I have to think it must’ve just been an off day and may try again sometime in future.Vegetarian options: Jim White, Mean Green BurritoDietary restrictions: Some dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Theresa Vickers

This vegetarian restaurant is excellent. I've never had to wait for breakfast, even on Sunday. The Veggie Stash is my favorite --potatoes, carrots, garlic, cauli, broccoli, cheese, sour cream, tamari. Amazing. Coffee is robust! Omelettes, French toast, eggs round out the menu as well as breakfast burritos. I'm not vegetarian and love this place.

Christopher Dean

Stopped in really quick to get tea. Staff was helpful and friendly and got the tea that I was looking for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Colin Meadowcroft

I’m visiting GR and went with a friend who lives in town and frequents here. As soon as we walked in he told me that it’s kind of a European style staffing approach so it will be a little slow. We were not in any rush at all and knowing that from the beginning helped. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re in a rush. You’re going here for a relaxing time with friends or to study/work and take your time. The food was very good! I had the mushroom coffee and that was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gaia Tempeh Rueban

B K

Interior atmosphere clean but plain. Would prefer padded seats but that's because of our age. Otherwise all

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Gabriel Kleinschmidt

Juice's are soooo good ! Love the food too. Excellent spot for vegetarian/vegan food.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tammy D.

I found this gem last weekend when my vegan friend was in town. Their menu was very vegan friendly unlike some places that just serves my friend carrots and ranch The food was amazing! I had the pesto cheese omelette and my friend had the vegan ruben The atmosphere was lovely. In fact when we went to pay, we found that there was more cozy dining in the back!

Andrea 1994

Beautiful atmosphere with a plethora of vegan options I tried the vegan reuben,vegan hot cocoa and vegan almond cookie. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yorda Tesfahanes

What a Gem. Such a cute cafe! The food was amazing and portions were filling! I got the cornbread French Toast!

Laura B.

It's a lovely place with a down to earth vibe. It was a long wait for our food, but well worth it. We ate the Cornbread french toast and the special omelette. Solid and hearty. It's great to find a true vegetarian/ vegan restaurant.

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