In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like a shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Blueberry latte - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

See all

I'm not sure how I've never been to Bowerman's On 8th until recently. This cafe/bakery is a cute spot right downtown. I had fun looking around at all the things to buy -- lots of spreads, coffee, merch, blueberry things, kitchen items, stickers, etc. I loved that they had big bags of frozen blueberries for sale - next time I'll bring my cooler! I was heading to dinner so I didn't get any food, but their menu features sweet and savory breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, bowls and salads, soups, even dinner options like a burger. Everything sounded great so I'd love to come back for lunch. The pastry case was calling me, so I got one blueberry donut and a blueberry lemon donut to take home. They were fresh and lightly glazed. The lemon was my favorite. There is a seating area and this looks like a really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. I will hopefully be back soon! read more

See all

So thrilled to find this spot - they had vegan donuts which my son was so happy about! With his food allergies it can be hard to find sweet treats he can eat. My other son chose the spinach ricotta hand pie as his treat and he loved it. They got juice and strawberry milk. The person who helped us at the counter was great -even ran to the back to check and make sure the donuts were safe for my son. This place is so cute with lots of seating and windows for people watching. read more

See all

nice and cozy spot! I love their blueberry donuts, and i got a blueberry latte which was perfect for a rainy day the place may be pretty busy though because it is a hot spot of holland read more

This is such a wonderful, blueberry filled, shop and restaurant. They hahe more blueberry themed things that you could imagine and everything i tried today tasted delicious. It usually is very busy in here and can get crowded so i'd recommend going after 4pm because it seems to die down then. The employees are so kind and accommodating, i ordered an iced blueberry latte and received a hot drink, they made me a new one right away and let me keep the hot drink to give to my friend. It is very pretty inside as well and there's a good amount of seat and it's split into a restaurant side and a shop side. read more

See all

Great combo of bakery and quick sandwich restaurant! Perfect location on 8th st when you need a break from shopping. We had sweet rolls, blueberry pie, burger and chicken salad croissant and loved all of it! read more

Great selection of really unique food items and choices. Delicious and fresh ingredients! A quick stop with friendly staff, not much more you can ask for! read more

Stopped in here before heading home. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's good to get there early- as we were wrapping up it was getting packed for Sunday brunch. We got the quiche and country hash. Both were quite good! The blueberry preserves were the best I've ever had!! A couple glass of their fresh juice washed it all down nicely. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Juice - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Great food and friendly service. Very busy on a holiday weekend, but they kept up and the service was still great.

Stopped here for a weekday lunch. My husband had a bowl of the White Chicken Chili and the Caprese Grilled Cheese. He enjoyed the soup and the sandwich, but the servings were larger than he had anticipated. Half of the Caprese sandwich was lunch the next day. I had the Blueberry BBQ and it also was good and had a huge amount of pulled pork. I also got a second lunch out of half of the sandwich. On the way out, we got a bag of blueberry granola, blueberry dog treats, and a chocolate hazelnut pastry. My dog seemed to like the treats and we liked the granola and pastry. Our food arrived quickly. They also have a walk-up window and a dog-friendly patio. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Blueberry BBQ Pulled Pork - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

See all

Had a great experience at Bowerman's. They were open relarively late and I was able to sneak in and buy a delicious blueberry margherita pizza. I was skeptical at first, but it was legit delicious. It was covered in a blueberry pesto with mozzarella, and a great crust. Chewy, light, foldable, and had a great taste. While waiting, I picked up a little pumpkin and browsed their selection of products. Hard to not buy everything in the market, ended up with some fresh and frozen pies, some jam, salsa, and honey. Also have tasty donuts. Even though it was close to closing, the staff were polite and very helpful. Its a touristy place with pricing, but I expected that. I'm embracing the fudgy in me, would definitely recommend Bowerman's. read more

The food was pretty good, I tried the blueberry donuts! It was really fresh and enjoyable. People here may not be the most friendly but I did go on a busy day. Overall it was pretty good. I can't wait to come back and try the blueberry muffins! read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

stopped down for breakfast with the girlfriend the other day after the farmers market. it was a very busy delivery quickly made our way to the front line to order food and drinks. I ordered the pancake stack with blueberries and bacon on the side. I got a frozen blueberry lemonade to go with it, which was super yummy. My friend got the avocado toast, which was huge and she also really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back again for breakfast !! read more

See all

It's blueberries galore at Bowerman's on 8th, whether you're looking to grab 'n go or hoping to enjoy a proper meal. I appreciate the many, many offerings, *especially* the blueberry muffins and donuts. These are the five-star offerings worth savoring over and over again (hats off to you, Bowerman's). I've tried the lattes and other bakery items, and they're more middle of the road flavor-wise. I've been told that I need to try the cinnamon roll, and I'll get there (fingers crossed that they're up there with the muffins). Overall, do I recommend popping in? Yes, given the variety and some stand-out baked goods...and cute stickers to slap on your water bottle. Swing on by, especially if you're visiting/vacationing. read more

Stopped in for lunch on my way through Holland. It was quite busy but the line moved quickly. You order up at the counter then choose a table and they bring your food out to you but be sure to grab napkins/silverware before sitting down. Nice variety of seating from smaller tables to larger ones for groups and an outdoor patio as well. I was happy to snag one by the window :) There were a lot of tasty-sounding menu options, but I decided on the "Choose 2" lunch special for $14 and opted for the house salad and caprese sandwich. Both were delicious, I was just disappointed in the one tiny sliver of mozzarella on the sandwich and the very small salad portion. I also got a peach blueberry iced green tea, which was perfectly refreshing. In addition to their fresh menu, they also sold packaged food products like blueberry jam, honey, maple syrup, etc. which would make great gifts. Overall, I can see why this place is popular! read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Choose 2 lunch special - caprese sandwich & house salad, washed down with an iced tea! - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

See all

Highly recommend a pit stop here if you're moseying your way through downtown Holland. The blueberry cake donuts can't be beat- and I'm not even a big blueberry cake donut fan. The outside is crispy and inside is fluffy. The cafe and store offers sandwiches, salads, blueberry milkshakes (so good), blueberry cheesecakes, variety of baked goods, frozen pies and blueberries, granola and more. We picked up a few treats to send to family and devoured a shared donut on the sidewalk (they gave tables with umbrellas). It's a bustling atmosphere with a line that moves fairly quickly. read more

Hands down Bowerman's is my favorite spot in downtown Holland!! It's so nice--right on the corner, lots of natural light and comfortable seating. The menu is so full of great choices---mine is the BO8 smash burger! Who would think to put a swipe of blueberry jalapeño jam on a burger. I'm not saying my favorite in Holland; that's my all time favorite burger (forgot to take a picture of the burger) ANYWHERE! The other thing I love is their blueberry hibiscus lemonade!! I got one of those everyday we were there. Wish I knew how to make it!! The people working there are so nice--truly great service. Would love to have a Bowerman's way down south in Mississippi! read more

See all

What a neat place! If you love blueberries you have to visit Bowerman's. Nearly everything on the menu has blueberries! I ordered the Monte Christo and a blueberry donut latte. So delicious! You must come here while in Holland. read more

See all

We went to this café on a really busy Saturday. The food came out pretty quickly and everyone enjoyed their lunch. You order at the counter and they give you a number and deliver the food, so it's not a full service restaurant. I was very excited to discover in the bakery they offer a gluten-free and vegan mini cherry blueberry pie that matched my dietary restrictions. It is very yummy! I would definitely eat here again as there were other items on the menu that I wanted to try. We enjoyed the power bowl, the chicken salad sandwich, and the blueberry pulled pork sandwich. We also enjoyed the hibiscus blueberry lemonade and a mimosa flight. There were lots of cute items in the gift shop and they offer a ton of baked goods for sale. Really fun place! read more

See all

Love the blueberry theme! This was a nice place for breakfast during our trip to Holland. I had a blueberry donut latte, and it was very good! Tasted like a blueberry donut! I got the potato cake, which was good as well! Had a nice crispy outside and cheesy inside. The person who took our order seemed a bit harried, but the people that brought us our food were very warm and friendly. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

On a weekend afternoon this place is very busy. We waited in line to get some baked goods and the blueberry soda. The blueberry scone was surprisingly savory and salty and the blueberry hand pie was very sweet. I would have enjoyed the blueberry hand pie better without the icing on top. We also got the blueberry soda which was delicious. It seems they have a lot of options on their menu - so much so it was slightly overwhelming. If you're coming on a weekend expect it to be quite crowded. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

See all

Bowerman's is your blueberry destination on the lakeshore. You can get anything from a donut, coffee, and even salad with blueberries sprinkled throughout. I opted for the peanut butter brownie which was absolutely heavenly/rich and reminded me much of a classic holiday dessert, peanut butter ball - so good!! read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Peanut Butter Brownie - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This is a donut review. Purchased two dozen donuts for $30. I ordered blueberry, blueberry lemon, cherry, and chocolate cherry. All the donuts were cake donuts. Exceptional bake! Moist cake on this inside, delicate crunch comes from bits of the exterior. Glaze has a clean sweetness, not cloying. Fruit flavors break through brightly. Cute store. Great staff. Ample seating. Lots of goods to peruse. read more

We came during Tulip Time when they are open extended hours. They only semi post they are open extended hours. They need to post the hours on their door. We were walking by and saw people inside so we stopped in. We went after the Dutch dancers performed. We had dinner prior and now it was time for dessert. They had a flight of cheesecake: lemon, blueberry, cookies and cream, and a fourth kind. My favorite was lemon. My second favorite was cookies and cream. I wish they had individual size cheesecakes. I would have ordered the lemon one. I reconfirm this place for dessert. It's spacious and very clean. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Inside - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

The bakery had a good variety of donuts. All of the looked delicious. I purchased two blueberry cinnamon rolls and a caramel apple hand pie. The cinnamon rolls were fresh and gooey but lacked a little flavor that I'm used to. The hand pie was tasty but could have used a little more apple filling. read more

The food is always delicious and worth the wait! I've had many items off of their menu and have never been disappointed. It's a Holland staple. read more

See all

This place is so stinking cute, I need to come back. This time we were here to shop, but I do need to come back and eat here some time. They have blueberry everything. The blueberry gummies were irresistible, we were on a candy search in Holland this time. Their donuts looked so good. I like all of the foods you can take home from their coolers and fridges. I will need to bring more ice packs next time. I also liked their mimosa offerings. I am a mimosa fan, so this is the place for me. I did love all of the little gifts here to buy. It is holiday season, so I am always on the search for presents for family. I loved how they decorated for the holidays, it was so adorable. It is the perfect cafe setting. Besides shopping here in Holland, I did see them at the Christmas market selling their products. This is a fun place, with amazing food and merch. read more

Great service and location in downtown holland. Food is good. Coffees are good. Presentation is fine. There are a lot of options to choose from. There is grab and go options for food, bakery and drink and also a sit down option after paying at the counter. read more

See all

This is a nice restaurant/cafe in the heart of downtown Holland. My wife and I stopped in a few times during Tullip Time and it may have been busy but lines moved quick. The food is delicious and fresh - we enjoyed the chicken salad croissant, chicken club, salted chocolate chip cookie, and blue lemon cookie. The coffee drinks we had were also very good and a perfect pick up to the day. We would definitely be back when in town! read more

Hotdiggity!!!! I mean, donut diggity!!! We strolled in for the blueberry donuts & ended up having breakfast!!! Which was amazing!!! Hot & delicious!!! Note: place menu order at the counter & have a seat until they bring it to you. We did not know this or see any signs for rookies like us!!! Don't let the long lines discourage you! These people are as quick as Costco with their flow of customers & lines!!! We had the farmer breakfast & breakfast grilled egg & cheese!!! That sourdough bread is to die for & their jam yummmmmmmmO Don't forget to take home your donuts!!! Highly recommend the blueberry lemon ones.... Out of the variety dozen we bought all were delicious tho!!! read more

Bowerman's On 8th - 1/2 eaten breakfast grilled cheese - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This is the second time I have been here. This time, I got the Power Bowl Lunch. it was definitely filling and contained many different ingredients! I felt like the price was a little bit pricey for the size, but at the end of the day, I still had a bunch of leftovers. You'd bowl not the most flavorful, but I appreciated how simple it was and it allowed you to taste the rawness of each ingredient in the bowl. Honestly, I am not sure I would get it again, because I did pray for something that was more flavorful and decadent, but I am glad I got it, and I felt very healthy eating it :b In this dish, it has red quinoa, butternut squash, spinach, bell peppers, onions, and other vegetables. It also had a sunny side up egg, and you can add grilled chicken breast for additional charge. The ambience of this restaurant was really nice, it is especially pretty on a sunny day, this place is usually pretty packed, but if you go, during off hours, you will be able to find a seat. And I love how dishes contain some assortment of blueberry stuff (but not the Powerball lunch, which I kind of wish it did). I also love their blueberry cinnamon buns! Their pastries are so good. When you go during the half hours, they are pretty quick with service. read more

See all

Wow, every touristy town seems to have a favorite popular bakery, and in Holland it sure appears to be Bowerman's on 8th.  It's blueberries galore here, and it's also very popular and a medium size, clean, and airy eatery.  We dropped in at about 3pm and there was a good sized queue of folks ordering items as well as a fairly occupied dining space.  We picked up a blueberry mini-crisp (small pie) for $7.50, a couple of blueberry donuts ($1.50 each), and a delicious blueberry smoothie with whipped cream ($7.00).  We had the smoothie on the spot but nibbled on the other items hours later in the car.  The blueberry smoothie and crisp were not overly sweet and were delicious, but the donuts were a bit over sweet IMHO.  You'll get quality here but also at touristy prices.  If you're in town and looking for local flavor, you should check 'em out. read more

See all

Blueberry Heaven! I came across this place wandering around downtown Holland and it was such a great find. It was crowded but the staff were cranking it out and the line moved quickly. I got a coffee, blueberry donut, and half a blueberry pie to bring home. The donut was fantastic. The shop is filled with cute goodies like jams and preserves. There's also a section to sit down and eat breakfast, and judging from the images being churned out of the kitchen that looked really good as well. A must visit when in town. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Burberry donut - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

See all

A store to hit if you love all things blueberries. Now that's a blueberry pie. Grabbed a very blueberry pie and a blueberry pie turnover as well. $8.75. The granola yogurt parfait looks good as well. The blueberry pie turnover is quite good. The crust is nice and flaky. There could be more blueberries inside, but still good. The salt sugar is a nice crunchy added texture. The blueberry pie is yummy, a blueberry loving pie. I have never seen so much or as many blueberries in a pie, ever. read more

See all

What an amazing little spot! Food is delicious. Vibe is super chill and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Love the atmosphere at Bowerman's bright and cheery. Staff is always friendly. The flavors were good. It's a salty one with the ham so be prepared for that. Also the bread on the under side was a bit soggy. It was a little difficult to hold it and eat. One of the slices I managed to eat with both hands the other I resorted to a knife and fork. Probably needs a heartier bread. But still tasty. read more

Bowerman's On 8th - Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese Lunch - Cafes Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Fresh and flavorful food served by friendly staff. We came in for lunch and enjoyed a delightful meal here. I had a chicken salad and iced latte. I would order it again, although I would also want to order more items off the menu. The bakery and frozen baked goods all looked delightful; I hope to try something from there next time! There was a short, but reasonable wait for food to be brought to tables (order at the counter). Staff are quick to keep tables clean. It can be a little loud in here, but it is a very inviting and clean cafe. Two single restrooms are available in the back of the cafe. read more

We recently had Bowerman's cater a brunch for us after my daughter's wedding and they did an amazing job. They set up all the food , were on time and friendly and the food was of course delicious !! We had the quiche, bacon , sausage , fruit salad and soo many amazing pastries. The food was outstanding. Everyone loved everything !! Highly recommend !! read more

Would not return. Brunch was horrible. You order at the counter and get your own silverware, napkins, coffee, etc. in another area. You also bus your own table. Seating is basically you sit in a fish aquarium where everyone walking by stares in at you. Ordered a kids pancake meal and asked about size. She said it was huge and that they also have a silver dollar option. With 3 very small pancakes it came out with 3 large plate sized pancakes (I would have only ordered 1 kids meal and they could have shared and we still would have had 2 pancakes left). Such a waste. Sausage was a hard hockey puck and bacon was burn hard and extremely salty. I also ordered a blueberry French toast which was more of a bake than French toast but couldn't cut it it was so hard and again bacon was over cooked and takes like it had been salted. read more

Boy oh boy, am I glad I came to Bowermans! If you are unemployed or can afford to waste your time, this is the spot for you. This place has a prime piece of real estate and they take advantage of it thoroughly. They have figured out that they can keep profits high while providing the most mediocre experience of all time, simply because the location and interior look nice. My meal was a thrilling experience. I ordered the Caprese grilled cheese, which ended up being neither grilled nor cheesy. What I received after 35 minutes of standing near the counter was a cold abomination comprised of bread, soggy tomatoes, a couple chunks of mozzarella with the consistency of a tire, and a mysterious rubbery layer that reminded me of beef jerky if you made it taste like ass. The chips were the highlight of the meal. But at least I received my lavender latte after only 15 minutes of waiting, which by the taste of it must have been created by mixing an even ratio of coffee, pure lavender extract, and sweat. But let's rewind back to my ordering experience. The one part of the interior design that is lacking is the menu. The bright images and big text are akin to your local Chinese strip mall to-go place that has the owners kid doing math homework at the corner table. After giving my order to the cashier (who was nice, no complaints about the staff), I immediately folded and tipped 10% on the little iPad, bringing my total to 47 thousand dollars. My latte alone could have paid off the national debt of a third world country. I left the shop without any inkling of positive emotion. My congratulations to the owners of this establishment. You are really killing it here. read more