I always love discovering new to me places, and I had seen a few reviews of Moka Roots recently, so…read moreI made plans to meet up with a friend there to catch up. The space is beautiful and spacious, and there were a few other people meeting and working there. The menu is interesting and they specialize in Yemeni coffee and other drinks. I got the Moka Roots latte at the recommendation of the owner, which was delicious with some light warming spices like cardamom. They also sell slices of cake and other goodies - I got a piece of baklava which was perfectly crispy and sweet. There is plenty of parking in the lot, and it's attached to the amazing Super Green Market. They also have an outdoor patio which I'd love to enjoy in the summer. Moka Roots isn't super close to my house, but I'm glad I checked it out and will definitely be back in the future.

Delicious, amazing coffee, and great space to get some work done! Great customer service and…read morerelaxing atmosphere.

Love this place, they have the best coffee in town! I stopped in for an authentic Turkish coffee…read moreand it did not disappoint. This is a cool place to hang out with friends, later that night I returned for Balkan Comedy Night, it was a really cool stand up comedy show where comedians from the Balkans were cracking jokes and telling their crazy stories. I came back the next day and there was an Arsenal Football Club watch party. This place is a chill vibe, the service is really good, and the coffee is top notch! Will definitely be back!

Batsi is a great barista! Great hours, atmosphere, and pricing! I had the iced mocha with hazelnut…read moremilk!

Fun spot with cute vibes! I love exploring new coffee shops and this one is definitely up there on…read moremy list. Super friendly staff! With a good amount of seating and tasty coffee options this is a great place to do work or meet up with friends. I can wait to return! Drink: -12oz iced vanilla latte with oat milk. Goood rich coffee with the perfect amount of sweetness!

Possibly my new favorite spot for a bagel?…read more The matcha was good - smooth and creamy. The flavor of their vanilla syrup isn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. I live for fun specialty matcha and while they did have one on the menu, the pine flavors weren't appealing to me. Surprisingly, the real star of the show was the bagel. Not the avocado spread that was on it, that just tasted like that overly acidic stuff you get in the little cups, but the bagel itself was amazing. It was chewy but not tough to chew. I loved its soft doughy texture. They also had some vegan treats available that i'd love to try next time. The matcha was good but not my top pick in GR but that bagel would definitely bring me back.

I love going to Schuil when I'm on 28th street and need a little pick me up! The space is small and…read morecozy but a perfect wintery vibe! The staff here are extremely nice and are very patient if you need help deciding on a coffee or picking out beans. Their flavored coffees are what make them different and set them apart. Also if you order the large coffee, be prepared for it to be the size of your head, I went with my friend and it was huge! Their parking lot is quite small so be prepared for that!

We came for coffee. The smell of sugar hit us at the door…read more If you've acquired your coffee taste somewhere that takes it seriously, don't come here. Michigan has a type: dress sugar up as coffee and call it a café. This place fits the mold. The espresso roast smelled burnt. The sweetness was overwhelming before we even ordered. They advertise wheelchair accessibility. The handicap sign was there. The parking spot, if used, blocked two regular spots. The ramp approach was awkward. The door was a struggle. A sign is not accessibility.

Located in a great plaza for some shopping and outdoor seating vibes. Got some lunch and the…read morehighlight of our meals was the bread (which shouldn't surprise anyone, considering it's field and fire). The blend of spices in the food had a nice Mediterranean flavor profile. A really great, non-pretentious, small café/lunch brunch joint. I appreciated the outdoor seating on a warm September day especially.

I went to the Breton Village location after wanting to try this place for a while. I ordered…read moreonline, and my order was ready on time. I tried the green omelette and added a side of the beef sausage. It also came with a piece of sourdough bread. The inside of the café is very cute and calming. I also ordered a hot latte with oat milk and sugar-free pistachio chocolate; that was probably the best part of my order. The food was pretty tasty, and the eggs were a large serving. The side of sausage was an extra $4, which in the future is probably not worth it. The side of bread was also unusually thin and hard to bite/chew - just not what I was expecting from sourdough. I would be interested in trying a Panini or your own next time!

Such a charming coffee shop/bookstore!!! I used to live in Grand Rapids and I'm visiting all my…read morefavorite places but Orchard House is new and it is just so charming I had to visit it!!! The greenhouse seating area is so nice, lots of tables, outlets, wifi, and a quiet calm place to read or study/work from home! The natural lighting is insane. I just got an iced americano which was delicious. Free parking lot and entrance in the back. I think they also have fun events here you can keep an eye out for. I wish this was here when I lived here!!!

This place is so charming! Beautiful space full of light…read morewith books arranged beautifully, this book store and cafe is so inviting and warm. Although it is a somewhat small book store, I could spend hours browsing. Lots of new releases and cool nature books and kids books and social science books, etc. there are also two cute seating areas (with great wallpaper) for chilling and enjoying a drink and a snack. I love it here!

I hosted a little book launch event at The Stray. It was a great environment for some friends to do…read morea few readings and play a few songs from the stage. And the audio engineer, Zach, was incredible! Thank you!!

Very eclectic coffee house . I was there in the morning so I didn't hear any of their live music…read more It's worth a try!

I recently went to Qawah House with a friend! It's a place my friend Janelle has constantly…read morerecommended. I never realized that it's located so close to the movie theater and Meijer Gardens! I would absolutely stop over there before or after going to one of those. There's ample parking and it's within the general area of the movie theater. The spot itself has a good amount of seating and some of the coolest decor. There is a massive wooden art piece detailing history which is so fun to just sit and read. The staff was more than friendly and polite. They gave us some really helpful information and recommendations for drinks. We didn't end up eating any of the food but the honeycomb dessert looked incredible and my boss has said that the spinach pie is amazing. I really loved my strawberry matcha! The drink was beautiful and tasted really great!

Qahwah is a coffee shop I had been wanting to try for a while, so I am glad I finally made it in…read more The space has a great vibe. It was fairly busy, but we were still able to get a table. Overall, everything was solid. The Qishr was good, though I think it could have used a bit more kick. Aside from that, the coffee was excellent and the rest of what we tried did not disappoint. I also had an organic mango juice, which was fresh (even though it came in a bottle) and really enjoyable.

The location is a bit unusual, Gabby's cafe is located inside a furniture store. I stopped there on…read moremy way from the airport. They have coffee and non-coffee drinks and some pastries/bagels. I got an iced matcha latte with almond milk and it was delicious. The barista was very friendly and there's big tables to sit around.

The Honey Bee Latte was great, one of my favorite coffees in GR. Service was excellent as well, I…read moreforgot to ask for my drink iced, and they happily remade the drink! Great seating and quiet environment as well. Highly recommend!

This is my go-to coffee spot in Grand Rapids! It has plenty of seating options both inside and…read moreoutside and the vibes are ALWAYS good. They don't play music way too loud like so many joints do and the employees are always pleasant. They sell a lot of local art and there is always something unique and fun to check-out. I almost always get one of their seasonal drinks because they are all amazing, but if I don't I get the Killer Queen. I have been there dozens of times and have NEVER had a drink that disappointed me. I love bringing friends there and it's always the first place I recommend when people wanna get coffee.

When I'm meeting a friend for coffee, Scorpion Hearts is always one of my first picks. It has lots…read moreof seating, local made goods to shop, and great coffee. I went with the ube matcha this time after a barista recommended it, so good! They also have a Coquito latte right now which is similar to horchata. You can't go wrong here!