I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

The Borough is the perfect spot for a quick coffee or lunch date! It's so light and bright in there…read morewith lots of seating. I love the healthier food options they have, but you never have to twist my arm for their panini and tater tots as well! They always have fun specials for drinks and the staff have great recommendations. Go check out this great woman-owned spot!

When we walked in, the line was to the door and the line for people waiting was crazy too. They had…read moretwo people on drinks and only one on food. My drink came out decently quick but then it looked like this.... This is my go to drink and it has never looked like this. Seems like they ran out of cold foam while making my drink.

I won't be returning to this location. After placing an online order and leaving 10 minutes after…read moreplacing it, I stood in line for 45 minutes. Most of the people who came in after me got their orders before me. The staff was not apologetic in the slightest. I understand the stress during a rush hour, but this was just ridiculous. I ordered 4 bagels and 3 drinks, and 2 out of the 4 bagels were not made correctly. While I understand I had a larger order, there is no reason multiple groups of people should have gotten their food before mine... ESPECIALLY because I placed an online order before getting there. Annoyed is an understatement. Im not one to leave bad reviews because I understand things happen, but this was genuinely the worst experience Ive ever had. Do better!!!! Also.... The fact that there are reviews dating back 8 years ago stating the same problems... tells me management does not care at all. Terrible service all around.

The service was great! Especially the taro milk tea and…read morelychee milk tea! Always on my top list"must to order/every time"!

It's nice to have this kind of cafe near the Grand Valley State University Campus! Perfect vibe and…read moreambience for college students. The interior is super cute and a great hang out place for students/young adults. I love that they have different sections in the cafe; they have some high top tables and low top tables; they even have a section where you can eat and also play games, which I thought was cute. They have some board games (not many but around 5?) that you can play with you friends. Place is super clean. You can get noodle soup dishes, poke bowls, asian appetizers, boba, tea, and some other entrees here. So, for food... not so great. I'll have to come here again to try other things on their menu to give a more fair assessment, but I got the Popcorn Chicken Bentobox and found it really lacking. First off, it came out in a paper plate, not in a typical bento box! If you're going to list it as a bento box, then it'd better come out in a bento box. The Popcorn Chicken was good, but the pickled vegetables were quite dry. The 2 spring rolls tasted like ones I could have gotten frozen at Costco, and the rice was... fine. I know some people have raved about the ramen, so I'll try that next the next time I come here. So, for ambience and service, I'd give it 5/5 stars, but for food... 3/5. I'll come back here to try some more food and give further updates.

We've gotten food here twice and once there was hair in our donuts(we thought it was a one off as…read moreeven though it's kinda gross, mistakes happen) but another time there was quite literally a bite missing from one of our donut holes...complete with teeth marks, so we know it didn't just break off or was misshapen. I question how clean and safe this place is. We won't be back.

Not only were they goofing off, with the drive thru worker having whip cream all over this face. At…read morethe window I ordered all blueberry glazed donut holes for my refill in my halloween bucket, i said if they couldn't do all blueberry, they could throw in some chocolate glazed. they handed me the bucket and it's filled with regular glazed, sprinkle glazed and like 3 chocolate and 3 blueberry. If I would've known I was going to be given assorted i would not of wanted the donuts.

I LOVE Bliss! I always get a protein shake and a tea every time I go. I love having Bliss after I…read moreworkout or run because it is light on my stomach and I don't feel too full! Plus I get the protein and nutrients I need after my workout! Everyone is super nice and they have a shake for everyone! Even Dairy Free and Gluten Free options!

From the owner: Bliss Allendale is a Healthy cafe specializing in healthy meal shakes, energizing teas, protein…read morecoffees, pre and post workout options and much more! Call us to place your order at 616-986-1152 or follow our social accounts!

Hidden gem. We loved this place. A little off the beaten path, but just great vibes. The inside was…read moregreat, but the patio was just the right vibe for a beautiful May Day. Delicious beer- I recommend the melon farmer, and friendly staff. I can see why there's a mug club- if I was a local, I'd be there all the time!

Stop #31 on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Tour- Trail Point had some of the most…read moregenuinely dedicated staff I've ever seen. They explained the beer that gives back. This is a fantastic concept, even tho it wasn't my favorite one. Old Fashioned Hank was such a fun twist. The space is warm & welcoming. It looked like they had tons of regulars in while we were there. Before we wrapped up, they brought a few samples of the ones they thought we'd like, based on our feedback. I found that to be very thoughtful. Great Service, Good Beer

Three out of the last four times I've gotten coffee from this location, it's been wrong. Twice,…read morewhen I've asked to have it corrected, I either get looked at like I have two heads or I get argued with. Their track record is definitely better with cold drinks than hot coffees.

The worker at this location was extremely rude. She kept barking at me to speak up since I was…read morewearing a mask. I showed her a picture of the ingredients for my drink but the worker insisted I read it aloud and continued to yell at me to speak up. As a result, my drink was missing half the ingredients and literally tasted like chocolate syrup mixed with coffee. I'm very disappointed in the attitude of this worker and her lack of attention to getting the order correct.

Wow, the places where final purchases were made must have sat on GBC product(s) for week(s),…read morebecause I just purchased a tin of GBC Strawberry Cream Cheesecake at BarBQ, Bourbon & Bands in Wyandotte last weekend and it is absolutely epic! Try this stuff and you won't regret it!

We grabbed several things from the Great Bread Co at the Holland Farmer's market on Sat. When we…read moregot back to the house, we tried everything. We were disappointed that the sourdough loaf we bought were flavored- pesto parm and a roasted garlic, both were very bland. The pesto parm bread had no green color to it, how is that possible? The roasted garlic, barely tasted of garlic. We also bought the pepperoni pinwheels, which the guy working suggested tehy would be good as a burger bun, we bought 2 packs. We were disappointed with these as well, very little pepperoni flavor. At least we could see evidence of pepperoni. We bought rosemary sourdough, but never tried it. Overall, everything was disappointing

Stopped in for breakfast and a donut after reading an article in the local newspaper. We were…read moregreeted by the friendly staff and shown the menu. We both ordered the Delly Big Breakfast. The over easy eggs came out perfect. The rest of the plate was very good as well with hash browns, ham and a pancake. Well worth the short drive.

Went in to try the pastries, it was around 11am on a Saturday and there were almost nothing, a…read morecouple donuts and some cookies. There're not many options and they taste ok, chocolate donuts are covered with chocolate flavor icing, not real chocolate. If you're into super sweet baked goodies you'll like this place. Staff is super nice and friendly. They don't have many tables, all were taken but no lines to be seated, local atmosphere.