I sought solace. A quiet corner, a warm spot, perhaps a gentle sunbeam. What I found was… less than ideal. The aroma of freshly roasted beans, a delightful symphony for my sensitive nose, promised much. The coffee itself? Meow-velous. A deep, rich brew, robust enough to wake a sleeping lion, yet smooth as a freshly groomed coat. The baristas, their hands quick and efficient, crafted each cup with an almost artistic precision. The pastries, too, looked divine—flaky croissants, glistening muffins. A true culinary triumph, a beacon of hope in this otherwise chaotic world.
But then, the humans. Specifically, the Ionia County deputies. A cacophony of loud, grating voices, shattering the morning’s peace. Their conversations, a disgusting display of… well, let’s just say unpleasantness. They spoke of "donut holes" with a sneer, mocking those who served, those with invisible wounds. "PTSD? More like P-T-S-D-onut," one bellowed, followed by guffaws. My whiskers twitched with indignation. To belittle veterans, those who sacrificed so much, was an insult to every creature with a shred of decency. My fur bristled. The air, once filled with the comforting scent of coffee, became thick with their… ignorance.
The evening, I hoped, would be different. The soft glow of the lamps, the quiet murmur of conversation, the promise of a peaceful retreat. And indeed, the coffee was still excellent. The ambiance, initially, was calming. The clinking of cups, the gentle hum of the espresso machine—it was almost meditative. I could almost forget the morning’s horrors.
But the memory lingered. Like a hairball stuck in my throat. The taste of their bigotry, their casual cruelty, tainted every sip. It was like finding a stray dog hair in my perfectly prepared tuna. Unacceptable. The deputies, thankfully, were gone. But their words, their laughter, echoed in the quiet space. It was a beautiful coffee shop, truly. A sanctuary for the senses. But the human element, the sheer awfulness of some of its patrons, ruined it. A tragedy, really. A good cup of coffee, overshadowed by the bitter taste of human prejudice. Meow.
Ben Bookie
Great coffee and baked goods. Friendly staff!
Cook \u0026 Co.
Great local place to grab a drink or sweet treat. Staff is top-notch!
Peter Vestergaard
Their speciality coffees are the bomb! My absolute favorite place to buy lattes, whole bean, & ground coffee. My son who lives in Virginia loves the whole bean. He wishes they shipped so he could get it more than 2 times per year. Owners are super nice & always seem to hire great help.
Ashley Bissell
I recommend this place to so many people. Family favorite is the cinnamon roll(I've tried them many places, and so far, this one can't be beat!). I love that they have vegan options (baked goods and drinks)!
Holly Gustafson
It is average coffee ,the treats are meh. Its a local favorite because people support thier friends /church members who run and or work there. Bigby is much better.
celeste haynes
love it. bagels are top and coffee is also delicious. super helpful people as well.
Lady Stanley
A great friendly coffee shop. They have the BEST gluten free donuts I've had yet! It's fun to go in every morning and see the selection of yummy baked good. Usually there is something special that is gluten free as well.
Stuart Hepworth
Sozo checks all the boxes. As a home roaster I understand and care about ethically sourced beans. Sozo does an excellent job of paying their farmers so that we can have high quality beans for a delicious cup. It’s truly excellent coffee: pour over, espresso, and drip coffee. Oh, and lattes if you’re into that thing :)
Tami Reams
Always the best bagels and my favorite Nutty Irishman is custom to my flavor fit. Customer service is top notch!
Always clean, friendly and everything is always delicious!
Brandon Burke
Best cup of black coffee that I’ve had.
Whitney Danielle
I was just passing through the area and literally turned around when I saw this coffee shop open. It's nice to see a local coffee shop open after 5! I did show up a few minutes before they closed but the staff was kind. The coffee was robust and the gluten free mini poppyseed loaf was delightful. Thank you for offering gluten free desserts!
Leah White
Driving through Ionia and made a quick coffee stop. Fun vibe while still relaxing. Server was sweet and friendly. Looks like they have a small conference/meeting room available. Latte was HOT how I like it, and good!
I sought solace. A quiet corner, a warm spot, perhaps a gentle sunbeam. What I found was… less than ideal. The aroma of freshly roasted beans, a delightful symphony for my sensitive nose, promised much. The coffee itself? Meow-velous. A deep, rich brew, robust enough to wake a sleeping lion, yet smooth as a freshly groomed coat. The baristas, their hands quick and efficient, crafted each cup with an almost artistic precision. The pastries, too, looked divine—flaky croissants, glistening muffins. A true culinary triumph, a beacon of hope in this otherwise chaotic world. But then, the humans. Specifically, the Ionia County deputies. A cacophony of loud, grating voices, shattering the morning’s peace. Their conversations, a disgusting display of… well, let’s just say unpleasantness. They spoke of "donut holes" with a sneer, mocking those who served, those with invisible wounds. "PTSD? More like P-T-S-D-onut," one bellowed, followed by guffaws. My whiskers twitched with indignation. To belittle veterans, those who sacrificed so much, was an insult to every creature with a shred of decency. My fur bristled. The air, once filled with the comforting scent of coffee, became thick with their… ignorance. The evening, I hoped, would be different. The soft glow of the lamps, the quiet murmur of conversation, the promise of a peaceful retreat. And indeed, the coffee was still excellent. The ambiance, initially, was calming. The clinking of cups, the gentle hum of the espresso machine—it was almost meditative. I could almost forget the morning’s horrors. But the memory lingered. Like a hairball stuck in my throat. The taste of their bigotry, their casual cruelty, tainted every sip. It was like finding a stray dog hair in my perfectly prepared tuna. Unacceptable. The deputies, thankfully, were gone. But their words, their laughter, echoed in the quiet space. It was a beautiful coffee shop, truly. A sanctuary for the senses. But the human element, the sheer awfulness of some of its patrons, ruined it. A tragedy, really. A good cup of coffee, overshadowed by the bitter taste of human prejudice. Meow.
Great coffee and baked goods. Friendly staff!
Great local place to grab a drink or sweet treat. Staff is top-notch!
Their speciality coffees are the bomb! My absolute favorite place to buy lattes, whole bean, & ground coffee. My son who lives in Virginia loves the whole bean. He wishes they shipped so he could get it more than 2 times per year. Owners are super nice & always seem to hire great help.
I recommend this place to so many people. Family favorite is the cinnamon roll(I've tried them many places, and so far, this one can't be beat!). I love that they have vegan options (baked goods and drinks)!
It is average coffee ,the treats are meh. Its a local favorite because people support thier friends /church members who run and or work there. Bigby is much better.
love it. bagels are top and coffee is also delicious. super helpful people as well.
A great friendly coffee shop. They have the BEST gluten free donuts I've had yet! It's fun to go in every morning and see the selection of yummy baked good. Usually there is something special that is gluten free as well.
Sozo checks all the boxes. As a home roaster I understand and care about ethically sourced beans. Sozo does an excellent job of paying their farmers so that we can have high quality beans for a delicious cup. It’s truly excellent coffee: pour over, espresso, and drip coffee. Oh, and lattes if you’re into that thing :)
Always the best bagels and my favorite Nutty Irishman is custom to my flavor fit. Customer service is top notch!
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite coffee shop, fair trade coffee, wonderful bakery, delicious gluten free options (my favorite sour cream coffee cake muffin)
Always clean, friendly and everything is always delicious!
Best cup of black coffee that I’ve had.
I was just passing through the area and literally turned around when I saw this coffee shop open. It's nice to see a local coffee shop open after 5! I did show up a few minutes before they closed but the staff was kind. The coffee was robust and the gluten free mini poppyseed loaf was delightful. Thank you for offering gluten free desserts!
Driving through Ionia and made a quick coffee stop. Fun vibe while still relaxing. Server was sweet and friendly. Looks like they have a small conference/meeting room available. Latte was HOT how I like it, and good!
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