Rising Grinds Café

1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 427-3900

Recent Reviews

Angie Vuyst

A cozy and vibrant place to work or meet friends. Staff is very friendly and my pour over was perfect. Bonus: you’re supporting a women-owned business! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nathan

I tried going over the weekend. I was a bit frustrated from the confusion of their hours. Their online hours say it’s closed on the weekends but if you go in person, their hours say it’s open on the weekends. There’s a catch, in small print, it reads “summer hours only”.Apparently they’re only open on the weekends in the summer. Very confusing for a coffee shop to have those hours. As a business owner myself, it’s a bit surprising how some businesses find ways to confuse/displease the consumer.I look forward to trying this place but the first impression wasn’t great.

Stephen R.

I got the "Dawn Sandwich" and a Tea Latte for $15 to-go. The latte was great and the service was good too, however, I was a bit disappointed with the sandwich because the volume of bacon & egg was not proportional to the cost. Weird first impression with their food, I'll probably stick to drinks.

Alivia B.

I went to Rising Grinds Cafe to buy a gift card for my sister for Christmas. Upon arriving, I found that the store was closed even though the hours on the door clearly stated it was supposed to be open. I would understand if if was closed for holiday hours, but there was no signage or anything stating that, which would have deterred me from going as Id been there just a few days prior. it was quite frustrating to have wasted forty minutes driving there and back for nothing, a decision I obviously would have not made had I known it was in fact closed.

Zach Harris

Perfect place to network and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Dean

Ambience & food!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mocha Latte, Sandwich

Lindsay Garcia

Food is great, ambience is fabulous, and the service is impeccable. There's a woman who is always working there (probably a manager) and she is always so sweet and wonderful. Love this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Freeman

Service was on point.. food was delicious.. atmosphere was amazing ☺️

Al Samora

What a fantastic cafe!The service and the coffee were outstanding!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Moore

Heàlthy portions.,. mouthwatering pancakes great grits and turkey sausage... delicious from first bite to last❤️.. Support black owned businesses #payitblack

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Brown

We really enjoyed this cafe. Had the dawn breakfast sandwich and the simple breakfast, along with brewed coffee and a mocha latte. Service was friendly, it was bright and clean. Nice little place, good place to visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Misty Clark

Great food and welcoming atmosphere ! Reasonable pricing, greeted with a smile. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Pancakes and Chicken Tenders

Marcos Munoz

Staff is really friendly they make this place have an amazing atmosphere. They have local coffee, and all their cups are biodegradable. The internet connection is good to sit and work from there, it's a must for all people to try this amazing hidden gem!Vegetarian options: they have great veggie bowlsParking: Parking in great, never has an issue with parking

Juan Mejia-Jaime

A diamond in the rough. This spot is a very-well price, warm, and quick spot for a sit down breakfast or lunch. Everyone was very polite, respectful, and friendly, overall great service and amazing food. The pancakes were soft and sweet & the bacon crispy! Overall a 9.7/10. Only thing that could be helped is the walking space and the way the table are arranged other than that a true diamond in the rough.

Recommended dishes: Madison Breakfast, Am Simple, Potatoes

Joyce Draving

I went in today for the first time in a while and wow it was good! Best latte I've had for a bit, and the hazelnut flavor was not too sweet. The hash was a perfect lunch and had plenty of fresh veggies to add to it so was definitely a good vegetarian option. The atmosphere is friendly, full of plants, and has locally made goods like jewelry and candles. I will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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