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.

So glad we stopped in here for a hot tea! The Gaslight Be Cafe is a great space with a great…read moremission! All the staff were friendly and efficient. The space offers various seating options, and the cozy vibe make it a great place to relax and enjoy your beverage. The decorations are beautiful and the space is very clean and inviting.

This lovely coffee shop was recommended to us by family in the area. The drinks are fabulous as…read morewell as the little treats. Seating is comfortable with tables and chairs and padded benches. Service was prompt and friendly. My daughter worked on her research paper and I read.

I cant believe ive lived in Grand Rapids for over 3 years and am JUST going here. They have great…read morecoffee, breakfast items, and lunch items like flatbreads. We came in the morning and it was the perfect place to get some studying done. There is so much seating with couches, booths, tables and more. They also do some shows and mic nights here. I will be back very soon!

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.

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.

This is a cute little cafe/flower shop that also sells some fun items and take home meals. I've…read moreseen similar concepts in some of our nearby lakeshore towns, and I think it's a nice combination of retail/coffee shop/cafe. It has a European feel to it that I enjoyed. Nate and I stopped by on a Saturday morning to try some of their seasonal drinks and get a light breakfast. The menu includes some hot food items (breakfast sandwich and quiche) and a small selection of pastries. We got a bunch of things to share: banana bread latte, a breakfast sandwich, slice of broccoli ham quiche, and a cherry almond scone. Everything came out on a counter near the ordering area and they called out our name. The drinks were tasty but I preferred the robin's egg cold brew the best. The banana bread latte didn't have a lot of banana flavor; it mostly tasted like the spices you'd associate with banana bread. I really liked the food we tried. The quiche was one of the best I've ever had. I'm actually still thinking about it days later. The texture of the egg was silky and custardy, not at all spongy or dry. I thought it was divine but if you don't like that texture, it is not for you (flan-like). The breakfast sandwich was a bit bland -- I asked for hot sauce but they couldn't find any. I appreciated the texture of the biscuit, and the egg was also tender (not as custardy as the quiche). I don't usually like scones as they tend to be dry, but theirs was flaky, buttery, and delicious, with a very almond-forward flavor. I would definitely order more quiche and scones. There were quite a few people coming in for pickup orders on a sunny Saturday morning. If I lived closer, I think I'd come here often. I'd be curious to try some of their take home items or lunch.

I came into The Pantry around 10:30am and there was only one table left available. I took this as…read morea good sign that people must like this place. I parked in the back of the building and there were plenty of parking spots. I had a cappuccino because I had to try their coffee. It was great! I got some other things to try - the Asian salad and the carrot cake. Both were very good. Salad had tons of chicken. And the dressing was light and fresh. Carrot cake was freshly made and the frosting was amazing!! They had some different options in their take home fridge - some chicken lasagna and curry chicken salad to name a couple. I would definitely love to try that chicken salad one day. This place was the perfect coffee shop/bistro. I wish I lived closer by so that I could try more!

It was hard giving them a five star since I specifically came in for foam art and they dumped the…read morecup Into a to go cup ruining the art. But this coffee was SO good, I forgave the barista . And this cute coffee nook will be a destination for us next time we come back.

Lantern is a decent spot to get some work done. I don't frequent it often just because of the…read moredowntown location, but I was there recently for some coworking. The employees were friendly and helpful as I ordered my latte and a croissant. I was pretty sure I ordered it iced, but it came out hot. (Not a big deal.) The latte was okay, I'm not sure what kind of oat milk they use but I think it wasn't my favorite. The spinach and feta croissant was flaky and tasty but I wish they had a way to warm it up (or maybe they do and I should have asked). The vibe inside for to-go orders is bright and cheery, once you go down to the main seating level it's a bit dark and cozy. The wifi was fast and reliable, and there is a decent amount of seating for the space. Metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets. It's not my go-to spot, but if you're downtown and need a caffeine pick me up, stop in!

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened in 2020 but haven't had the chance until now…read moreand it is so good! They have a wide selection of shakes, juices, teas and more. I got the Oreo shake and it had 24 grams of protein plus was super tasty. Perfect for a post workout snack/meal. They order both vegan and whey proteins too. There is a new owner and he is extremely nice--he let me come in to order even though they were closed. The store is decorated very cute too with trendy seating and decorations. Would highly recommend!

The protein shakes are filling and full of flavor! Great as well! The service is excellent overall…read morejust a great new business to the community of greater Gran Rapids

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.