I loved this place atmosphere, the variety of seasonal drinks. This was my first time in Grand Rapids, and trying this coffee. It was delicious! Also they have huge windows that allows the space to look so nice and welcoming. read more

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Friendly baristas, fantastic coffee, and a very clean space! They don't have many food options but you can tell they are very focused on making incredible coffee and there are other delicious places to eat nearby after your cuppa. 'Twas a lovely edition to our trip to Grand Rapids. From another barista, with love! read more

Madcap Coffee Company has nice atmosphere and outside sitting is comfortable for the weather and the neighborhood. So happy I stopped by today. I had the Waffle with compote (Peach topping) was great and I will be back again. Apple pay is available at Madcap Coffee Company. read more

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One of my all time favorite coffee spots. It's pricey but worth it. The staff are consistently pleasant despite being knowledgeable about coffee - no snobby barista vibe here! This location also has a nice outdoor seating area in the warm months. Highly recommend! read more

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This was my third visit to Madcap at this location. I really love all of the windows and natural light that comes into the space. It's very bright! I wish there was more seating inside, as it can get pretty cramped. For example, it's a Wednesday at 10am, and I had to wait for a seat to open up. It's good to have a booming business, by all means, but more seating would be ideal! I do know that they have more available seating in the warmer months (front patio), so that makes up for the lack on these winter days. Today, I ordered a cortado and it was great! I have never had any issues with messed up orders or anything not being correctly made. Coffee is an art and a true craft at Madcap, so I am never left disappointed. Today, I used the restrooms there (which were gender neutral and clean!) and I accidentally left my credit card & $50 on the toilet paper dispenser ‍ Moments later, one of the baristas brought it out to me (my name was on the card, and she had just served an "Ashley", so she connected the dots). It was really nice that she was honest and brought it back to me. I'm sure when most people find cash, their first thought isn't necessarily to find who lost it. Kudos to the honest workers of Madcap! My wallet appreciates you! Haha! read more

Madcap Coffee - Cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love doing work at coffee shops & finally had the chance to give Madcap a try. The environment is really unique because its garage windows let you feel like you're still getting that summer breeze without suffering in the sun. The baristas were very personable, knew a ton of customers by name & really believe in the brand. As someone who depends on an outlet (thanks to my computer's crappy battery life), I was surprised that there weren't more outlets since 80% of the customers were using laptops. So I only had a few choices of where I could sit. But other then that, I really liked the vibe and am excited to come back and try their other coffee flavors and waffles! *Tip: The menu looks pretty small, but everything can be over ice. read more

Madcap Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I ordered the vanilla latte and it was really light and tasty. Reminded me of my latte in Portland at stumptown coffee which was one of my favorite lattes ever! I Def come back when i am visiting. read more

Madcap Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Excellent coffee with friendly baristas and simple quality food. I felt welcomed and not shunned as I in typical hipster coffee shops. Nice respite from the cold winter weather in GRR. Definitely recommend for those new to the city. read more

Madcap Coffee - Yogurt, waffle, and pour over coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My wife enjoys Madcap coffee, which means I also had to tag along and try this location. The open setup is nice but the outdoor space is begging for more attention. Some random chairs and tables thrown out on their sidewalk and you are basically sitting in the alley. I really wish they offered more food than the tiny waffles. We ended up going somewhere else for more food. The line was out the door but they moved through rather quickly. It also seemed weird that they play loud/upbeat music like a night club, even though people were studying and working on their computers. Overall, I'm not a huge fan but it is a cool building with a unique concept. read more

Went on a Saturday and the place was busy. Got service quickly and ordered a dirty chai latte. Great flavor of both the chai and coffee. They use coffee ice cubes. read more

Madcap Coffee - Dirty chai latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Beautiful coffee, lovely people, cool location. My wife and I are boring so we just ordered, and loved, cappuccinos. Sat at the bar and looked at pictures together, couldn't have asked for a better space. The place was mostly full, but not crowded - and we didn't ever worry about people breathing on us. read more

ah Madcap! I really want to give you 5 stars but I just can't pull the trigger, or click the 5th star I guess is more of the reality. I can't give you the full 5 stars for 3 reasons... I personally would like to see more than a waffle on your menu for something to eat (gluten free options would be the best). I get it, you aspire to be the waffle space. There is nothing that I can say to stop you from that because live up your dreams and be the waffle space. I would just love to see the waffle get a bit more creative with flavors, etc then just a waffle listed on our menu. The lack of outlets along the wall is really really disappointing. I couldn't stay for very long and work because I couldn't plug my laptop in. And lastly, the music was bumpin' too loud for me to get on a phone call, so I had to leave before my call. Otherwise, I love your indoor/outdoor feeling space. I like that I can sit inside, yet feel like I am outside without the sun glare on my computer screen. The space is very white and airy with a lot of straight lines. For drink options, you get the regular great lineup from the other Madcaps so nothing weird or anything throwing you off guard with their beverage choices. And you are super close to my house so I love that too! I look forward to coming back! read more

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Hands down the best coffee in Grand Rapids and quite possibly the entire state of Michigan. I always appreciate the knowledgeable baristas. I tend to go with whatever seasonal special or coffee creation they recommend. The perfectly roasted beans are treated with immense care. You can see the craftwork right before your eyes as they blend all the quality ingredients. The drinks are always hot without burning your tongue with deep flavor notes that stimulate every sense between your tongue and sinuses. Perfect for a morning jolt or afternoon relaxation. I even took a bag of beans home to LA for some home brewed goodness! read more

COVID update: they're doing pickup but only through online through the toast app. I went to get coffee and had to scan the code and order online. On nice days they have the doors open and serve that way. read more

Madcap Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Can this count as a 4.5?! Was able to walk in and order...waited about 10 min and drink was perfect temp, perfect sweetness...perfect latte....watched digital team photographing drinks for Insta. read more

Madcap Coffee - Cafe Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Let me be frank (yes my name is Sandra, but you know what I mean). Madcap is HANDS DOWN the best coffee in Grand Rapids. Maybe, dare I say, the world. * insert evil laugh * But, seriously I have always loved their coffee, hot, cold, Miel, nitro, black, ALL OF THEM. But this location itself is pretty dope. Why? Because although Madcap downtown and in the Downtown Market are also cool, this one is where you get the same great coffee but more low key. What do I mean? This is the Madcap location you go to, to talk with friends, catch up on work, sit outside and people watch or listen to the birds, without all the hustle and bustle of people in suits coming in for their coffee on their way to the offices downtown, or the noise of kids screaming with their mothers in the farmers market wanting ice cream. NOT THIS MADCAP. This is my calm, chill, and relaxing new coffee shop spot. Also, let me not forget to mention the amazing waffles they have. They are more European'ish in the fact that the batter is more dense and is more of a good hardy desert than an American typical waffle you have for breakfast. Which in my option makes it that much cooler, and more delicious to pair with you coffee. read more

Madcap Coffee - Cool, clean, sleek, yet warm in ambiance, smiles, & the BEST coffee in Grand Rapids hands down. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I am in tea heaven! Don't miss the Nitro Tea! Delicious and smooth tea. Cute coffee and tea shop located in a renovated old auto shop. Dog friendly patio. Open environment. Super friendly staff. read more

Madcap Coffee - Nitro Tea - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Always excellent. Always. Not down on the others, either. Keep up the fantastic roasting & great drinks.

My sister and I recently had the pleasure of attending their Seed to Cup Roastery Tour which they host every last Friday of the month. The tour included a walk-thru of the building where they train their baristas, the roasting and packaging process, and my favorite part, cupping (basically a MASSIVE coffee tasting). The length of the tour was about an hour and a half. The time and experience can vary depending on how engaged the group is and the type of questions asked (the host was pretty funny and extremely knowledgeable!). The tour comes with bag of beans and a Madcap shot glass - those two items itself is pretty much worth the ticket price! I recommend this tour to people who casually enjoy coffee and know nothing about the process (me!) as well as to individuals more knowledgeable about the topic! The only thing that might throw some folks off is that the cupping process involves potentially swapping spit. CHECK IT OUT! Makes me appreciate what Madcap does even more. read more

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Second location I have tried during my business trips to Michigan. I decided to go with a standard pour over....selecting the Summer Solstice as my option. Coffee was prepared to order, but I am not sure I was a big fan of the taste as it was a bit fruity for me. I know this place is known for great coffee, so I am sure it was just a personal taste this visit. Staff was very nice and look forward to my next visit and will definitely try a different option. read more

Have had two of their beverages, the Cafe Mocha and their nitro cold brew. Cafe Mocha was good. Not amazing, just good. Currently drinking the nitro cold brew. Tastes terrible, like they made regular coffee and then dumped a bunch of prune juice in it. In both cases, the drinks were slightly overpriced. Madcap, if you're reading this, I would recommend fixing your nitro ASAP. read more

Super cute with lots of outdoor (and some indoor) seating! The drinks are tasty and the workers were friendly. read more

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Hands down the best coffee in west Michigan. They roast their beans perfectly and have a variety of options whether you enjoy straight espresso, an americano, or a latte. They make their vanilla syrup if you want to spice any of your drinks up! Definitely a must if you are in the area. They also have a location in Detroit! read more

This is not just a coffee shop, it's a community center in Grand Rapids. I usually get a mocha and a waffle. It's ruined coffee everywhere for me because it becomes my point of comparison. A must go for your caffeine needs and if you are someone who loves coffee culture and espresso theory. read more

Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. The sourdough waffle with ice cream was absolutely delicious!!! read more

Madcap Coffee - Sourdough waffle with ice cream - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This place saved my life. Literally. Ok not literally. I drove for five and a half hours to go to Madcap. And they were closed. Closed. CLOSED. CLOSED. It was UNBELIEVABLE. Meaning, I could not believe it. It was also UNBELIEVABLE. BUT. The reason for closure was this: the new location was opening. So we went there. Here. This place is THE PLACE. Not as classically gorgeous as the Original, but extremely smooth nonetheless. Modern touches to no end. White brick walls. White tables. Black chairs. White countertops. Black bar. Plus a roll-up garage door makes it feel like you're not even inside. Fantastic vibes. Fantastic people. Coffee was the Columbia Inza brewed on the Modbar pour-over module. Sparkling clean, plum, sugarcane, delicate. True dat. Plus Song tea. You were closed. You were open. I'll be the first to review. Take that. Thanks for being awesome. read more

Fantastic. New feel and location that the other two locations but with the same great/strong coffee flavors. Open air with two garage doors to the outdoor area. I always get the American which is done perfectly. Pour overs are fantastic and while I haven't had a waffle yet I've heard they are out of this world. Great spot for meeting a friend/coworker/business etc, to sit down and work and honesty even to stop by with kids/stroller. They've got a changing table in the bathroom and the outdoor tables are perfect for sitting down with your waffles and not feel like you're bugging anyone. read more

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I really like this location so much better than the original one downtown. It's not as busy and the drinks I've gotten here are more balanced. I always found the one downtown to be kind of weak (but maybe I have just had bad luck...who knows.) The sourdough waffles are AMAZING. The compote is really good but honestly you don't even need it bc they're so good on their own. I love the atmosphere. Music is kind of loud & lit but I like it. I'd rather listen to loud music than the conversation of whoever is sitting next to me. read more

Best coffee in the State of Michigan. Period. All beans are sourced by the staff traveling internationally to distant coffee farms and tasting the beans on site. Then they are all expertly roasted by MadCap at their Fulton St location in GR. Friendly staff, wonderful espresso and and coffee drinks. This is where you want to go for your cup of joe. read more

Baristas give a very nasty and unpleasant attitude. Were not welcoming and did not greet even when we went out of our way to greet them personally. They just stared at us as we were ordering and after making us uncomfortable. Don't understand the snotty attitudes. read more

Pretty legit coffee shop - Americano with vanilla and some cream was a solid choice. The location can sneak up on you, but once you see it (and I'm pretty sure it was made out of an old garage) you'll know you've made it. Excellent coffee, but steer clear of the cold brews. The staff are highly knowledgeable about the selections for sure. Give it a shot and sit outside if the weather is nice! read more

Madcap Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This is my favorite MadCap location in GR. The service is very friendly, the decor is very modern and it works really well! Coffee is delicious as always. My personal favorite is the Ethiopian Nitro. MadCap roasts all their own beans so you know the quality is going to be very good! They do have outdoor seating but I would recommend just sitting inside because the outdoor seating is right next to a busy road so it's not a good view. read more

Madcap Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The most important thing about a coffee shop is the coffee. Madcap has that down tight. Service is another important factor and that is also solid here. The space has a hip, modern vibe and I like the open concept in theory. This location can be a bit uncomfortable in the winter as it can remain too cold and drafty for the more mature (i.e. old) crowd. The lack of decent parking is also a factor in the convenience area. I typically don't come to a coffee place to eat so I won't really comment on food options, but I love that they use coconut milk rather than soy milk here. All in all, a solid place for your morning brew. read more

Great coffee and also great tea. The baristas care and you can taste it! Clean but comfy environment. Perfect for getting away from the cold GR weather ... read more

Quality coffee and perfect outdoor seating to catch up with friends and enjoy the weather

Great location and atmosphere. I am giving it 3 stars because I ordered an iced cafe latte with coconut milk and it came out super chunky. I am disappointed that a place like this would serve something that was not of the highest quality. I took one sip and threw the rest away. They were busy and we were in a hurry otherwise I would have gone back and talked to the barista about how terrible the drink was. I am not sure if we will return to this location due to the lack of care that went into my order. However, my husband did have a cortado and said that was good! read more

Fun atmosphere and staff was very friendly. Sadly the coffee was okay, not bad but not great. Was disappointed because the reviews really hyped it up :( read more

Mapcap? More like Madcr*p. My husband ordered a hot brewed coffee. It was served cold. How long had it been sitting? Who knows, but it definitely was not fresh. My own dry cappuccino was so burnt tasting that I found it to be undrinkable. Terrible waste. Both drinks went straight into the trash. Never again. read more

What can you say - Hipster coffee is always prepared to perfection and worth it. I wanted to hate this place initially but the coffee is too damn good. Pretty cool that their iced lattes are prepared in a cocktail shaker before they serve. Simplistic, laid-back atmosphere. A GR staple read more

Love this place and this location. The coffee is really really good. It's strong and smooth. The actual venue makes it all the better. Nice bright white colors, lots of windows and a small breeze when the garage door is open. On Saturdays they have amazing breakfast sandwiches! Great place to study, catch up with a friend, or grab a coffee to go before heading to the farmers market. read more