Mahala Cafe Bar

3010 Shaffer Ave SE #3, Grand Rapids
(616) 890-5747

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Younus Qureshi

Solid service, finished my coffee too fast to take a picture. Batsi made fantastic drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Megan Lipka

Arnes and Batsi are welcoming and friendly. the coffee is always great. and they treat you like family. Atmosphere is for everone who loves a great time playing games or relaxing with loved ones.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patience Becquet

Amazing everything ~

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mediha Jelovac

Is there a better way to wrap up the week than with a refreshing mocktail at Mahala Café?

This hidden gem in Grand Rapids is the ultimate European café experience and the only place in the city serving the world-renowned Julius Meinl coffee ☕️ straight from Vienna. Whether you're winding down from a long week or gearing up for the weekend, Mahala is your perfect escape.

Don't miss their Virgin Cocktail Happy Hours, bursting with flavor, creativity, and 100% alcohol free goodness. It’s not just a drink, it’s an experience.

Let Mahala Café be your window to a weekend done right. #happyhours #moctail #cafe #coffee #european

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bailee Droste

Fast, good service, great Turkish coffee (Bosnian coffee)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fahad Khan

Best Bosnian coffee, great atmosphere and Batsi was amazing.. Must try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jasmina Radakovic

Best coffee in town! Authentic European cafe experience.

Jazz B

When I first walked in on an early Sunday morning, I had to ask if it was public because I felt like I walked into someone’s house. Though I do not understand their language, I could understand the connection between the guy working (I think he’s the owner?) and almost every single customer that came in. You can tell he’s proud of what he does and seems to make each drink like he would for family. Great environment, espresso, and people!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Serpliss

Great service and friendly staff

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kaylee Cochell

Absolutely not… reeks of cigarettes and there’s no workers in sight. Do not attempt to stop here. Just keep it moving

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ella

Reeks of cigarette smoke in this place. Would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Remy Lee

BETTER THAN MADCAP

Stopped in for a to-go coffee this morning. Their espresso machine is dialed-IN! I got it over ice and it was aromatic and rich with a breezy coastal salinity and a touch of nutty flavor. I was out here running an errand but I would go out of my way to experience this brew again. Blows the popular sit-down shops downtown out of the water, almost all of them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna H

What an amazing place to get coffee! Absolutely loved the relaxed, professional, well adorned atmosphere. The coffee was phenomenal and the company here is so welcoming and fun! Will be going again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marcia Bednar

A great cappuccino.

Service: 5

Shayna Altvater

The space is so different but so cool compared to what you see out there today. If you’re looking for high quality coffee and tea and excellent customer service this is the place to go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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