I had high hopes for this place after seeing the reviews. We went in on a Saturday morning, there…read morewere a couple people in line and a couple people waiting for their items. There were only two people working, one making drinks and one taking orders. The man making drinks was focused on making one drink at a time which caused us to wait over 20 minutes for one drink. Once he made the drink, he sat it on a table and made the man taking orders call out the drinks which resulted in drinks sitting there for 5+ minutes after they were made. I watched him make my drink and he only put one shot of espresso in it, entirely too much milk, and about 5 ice cubes. I took about 3 sips before throwing it away. Overall, it was a really disappointing experience. The place was cute but it doesn't make up for exceptionally slow service and poorly made drinks.

Easy in, easy out Saturday around 10am... people sitting…read moreoutside with fur babies. People inside wearing smiles and most enjoying a cup of joe. I like that they offer frittatas and light sides such as pasta salad, pesto tortellini and chicken salad amongst a few other options. I imagine this space would be great to get some work done but most certainly to catch up with people you wanna spend time with. I tried the Cafe miel....a first for me. Espresso, honey, cinnamon and oat milk. I added a shot of vanilla and I loved it! The bacon + cheddar frittata was yummy! Some may find it too salty but I enjoyed it. It's a quirky space because they also sell vintage clothing pieces and books. But it's really cool!

I always feel like coffee shops are better when the menu isn't a mile long. It usually means…read morethey're really focused on what they're serving, and you can trust that the coffee is going to be good. And that was definitely the case here! This was a brewery and coffeehouse, with the two sides kind of separated. You order your coffee on one side, while the bar continues farther down where they serve the beers. We were greeted immediately and our order was taken quickly. I really wish we would've been here later in the day because there were several beers that looked really interesting and good, and I would've loved to try a couple! I stuck with a cold brew, and it was absolutely fantastic. Smooth, strong , and exactly what I was hoping for. And at only $4.50, I thought that was a really good price for a cold brew. Definitely a cool little spot if you're looking for good coffee now and maybe a beer later!

When trying to locate Side Bar I was surprised to find that it was inside of Oddside. Honestly,…read moreit's a great concept. The space is huge and the line moved fast. They even had vegan donuts!

Came here for a pit stop on our way to Chicago, and this coffee shop was great! The two workers…read morewere super helpful and friendly, and they made our drinks really well. I ordered the Under Oath with oat milk, and it wasn't overly sweet, which I really liked. I definitely recommend ordering it. The interior has a very cozy vibe which I loved about this spot. I'm hoping they open a location back home someday.

Great local coffee shop! Spent the afternoon working in a cozy corner with outlets. Plenty of place…read moreto socialize or get some work done. There is a drive thru as well. Staff were very friendly. Enjoyed my purely persuasion speciality coffee and I really appreciate the speciality coffee drinks being made with oat milk!

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!

We tried The Borough for the first time with the family. This restaurant/ cafe is off of 48th…read morenestled amongst the GVSU apartments. The vibe is welcoming. We appreciated the kid friendly array of games and etch-a-sketch for entertainment. The menu is fun, but you need to search for prices. We ordered fries, a plain smashburger, a panini, and two sodas for around $31. Tipping is optional and the space is bright, playing dream pop tunes and filled with young 20 somethings. The food was good enough. My panini was well grilled, but the tomatoes would have been next level had they been marinated in balsamic vinegar. Winter is tough to find tasty tomatoes so I don't fault them on it... however the tomatoes were the let down of the Turkey PT 3 panini. The smashburger was sufficient. My husband said it tasted on par with Burger King (not sure if that's a compliment or a diss because we love BK). He was disappointed with the fries because earlier pictures portrayed them as hand cut and these were definitely from frozen. Either way, we cleaned our plates. If we come back, I'd be curious to try their breakfast. The açaí bowls look delicious along with the lox bagel and Seoul sunrise. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, coffees, and teas. Glad to have something with chill vibes in the neighborhood, but I definitely feel like the oldest person in the establishment. perhaps I contributed to the aging hipster vibe. We'll be back someday in the morning

First, let me start by saying the girl that waited on me was just the most darling person and so…read morepatient and explained what Matcha was.... She even recommended the right amount of sweetener. Although I thought I was a fan of Green tea, apparently not this kind lol. She took her time making it and was so lovely. Unfortunately, it's just not for me. :( Now that yogurt parfait was on point ! Wonderful place to go and explore if you're in the downtown Muskegon area and it is part of the American culinary Federation! Go and support your local businesses if you can!

This charming cafe is part of the Culinary Institute of Michigan in Muskegon and is open to the…read morepublic. All the items are baked and made in-house by the culinary students. It's student-staffed, as well. I enjoyed warm, professional service by their student barista who recommended some other cool places to check out in Muskegon. Their special "Fruit Loops" tea latte was perfectly delightful on a dreary Michigan morning!

The essence of Japan in a modern tea house. The selection of teas and food are amazing, from…read moreimported Japanese sweets to fine teas treated with the the respect level required for artisan tea. My favorite are waffles with filling, yet the cherry twist served all three ways (warm, Kakigori, soda) is my clear drink choice. Traditional and modern seating, friendly staff, a fine selection make this a top choice for a late night hang. Heads above Hakalau even on the quality of the shaved ice. A MUST VISIT for those passing through Grand Haven, or living on the Lakeshore in West Michigan. Domo aragato, gozaimase.

Goated with the sauce shoutout to the owners of this place. So lit lit lit lit lit come here with…read moreyour friends and make a good convo w Sam and whoever else finds themselves here. Lovely joy of a place.

Most amazing catering. Grateful for the delicious prepared food that was delivered to our event at…read moreHeritage Landing. Most beautiful and delicious fruit and vegetables trays. The sandwiches were next level excellence. Going into The shop is a true delight and I picked up a lot of amazing goodies and breads for our out of town Guests. Staff is friendly and very helpful. We utilized their service and products to the fullest extend and we were absolutely thrilled. Thank you

Tasty coffee and donuts. Service was fast and the staff are friendly. It was nice to support a…read morelocal business as well.

Excellent everything. Wish this place were closer for me, but happy at least that I finally got to…read morestop by. Catching up with a friend gave us plenty of time to try quite a few things from the menu! PERFECT coffee with delicious baked goods and even quiche on the menu if you're wanting something more savory. We tried the Glenside, Bluffton and Little Italy cookies... along with an iced Americano and a matcha latte... and 2 smoothies to go (the Marjorie & Silver Woods). Big thumbs up to everything, all were delicious! The lady at the counter was very sweet and helpful, even brought everything out to the table for us. There are only 2 tables (I believe) to sit at inside the cafe... it is very small, but was never busy, unfortunately. Maybe 2-3 people stopped in during the 2.5 hours we sat there to talk. Fingers crossed for this place... we really enjoyed everything about it and hope they stick around!

Ooh this place is truly a hidden gem. It was near our Airbnb and it was such a cute cafe. There are…read morethree small round tables inside the cafe but it is more a grab and go style. There's a small meat market and other cute stores in the plaza. Overall the service was good. I got the iced caramel latte and it was delicious! Perfect amount of sugar! Will have to stop by here when I come back to grand haven!