Had a friend bring a bag of whole bean coffee as a housewarming gift. It has turned out to be the best tasting espresso I have ever brewed. They have an off site roasting facility that's top notch. Service was good with friendly informative staff. Can be hard to find parking close by but they have a nice environment to sit and drink good coffee in once you get there. Ps: The beans he brought were ( Umbra) sold there in one and two pound bags read more

wonderful vibes inside but the drinks are not for me. the space and the sunlight are great. they have basic drinks, a few summer specials, and terra bagels for $4 or day old bagels for $2.50. my partner and i both agreed our drinks tasted watered down. i ordered a vanilla matcha and he ordered a vanilla latte. there was very little matcha flavor. it was more like drinking a vanilla milk. even the faint matcha taste i was able to get from the drink was not very good. read more

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Cappuccino, Everything bagel and comfy chair...perfect for a cloudy Wednesday! Love the vibe. Stopped for a gift purchase, stayed for the treats ;) read more

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Before doing some shopping stopped in to grab a coffee to warm us up. We were warmly greeted and promptly got our delicious lattes. It's a super inviting space, we got a cute little seat in front of the window to chat before starting our walk. Super yummy and great atmosphere. I look forward to coming back to work in the future. read more

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I really like Rowster coffee. The staff are always friendly and the space is cozy yet airy. Perfect ambiance for the fall in my option. My most recent visits to Rowster had been with a local running group, so I appreciate the owners partnering with the community! My current drink of choice has been a pumpkin spiced latte with almond milk, and Rowster definitely does an excellent job with it. The drink was not too sweet. And the foam on top was perfect! Overall a strong 4/5 coffee spot in East Town. read more

I don't frequent Rowster that often, but I recently stopped in due to a specialty drink I saw featured on their Instagram, the matcha revival (matcha, lemonade, and ginger peach tea syrup). It was a unique and refreshing treat! I wanted more ginger flavor, but the matcha and lemonade worked well together and I want to try to recreate this at home. I liked the house made syrup options, which included more than your typical vanilla or mocha (pistachio, cherry, hot honey, berry tea, etc.). The vibe inside is cozy and I loved all the plants. I do think the decision to not post any prices on the menu board is a little weird, plus the writing was so tiny it was a bit hard to read. The space isn't huge but there were plenty of people working and studying there when I stopped by. read more

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Rowster's coffee beans are one of my local favorites. If you pick up your favorite coffee beans on Friday, they are usually recently roasted. Servers are friendly, knowledgeable about their product. Love the warm feel, and is a peace place for any work, small meetings, and to relax. read more

A very nice coffee shop. I enjoyed the style of interior decor. The kitchen area is open, clean, industrial. The staffs are friendly. Menu is very simple. We got the cappuccino, which is on the stronger side and very tasty. read more

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Small coffee menu ...nothing more than regular stuff with some interesting homemade syrup! I had the Cuban and the sugar they put into the espresso just brought out the coffee note, and didn't overpower the coffee! It's almost as if I was eating melted super dark chocolate. I really wanted to try their jasmine syrup...next time :) read more

Rowster Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great little spot for a coffee and to do some work. It's a cute cube, bright with plants. They had specials for Valentine's Day, I tried the vanilla strawberry matcha latte which was quite good. My partner had their brewed coffee which comes with refills and he enjoyed it. Barista was sweet and helpful and recommended some baked goods as well. Definitely would return! read more

Rowster Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

You can't really go wrong with Rowster. Good coffee. Good booch. Good company. Good ambiance. I came in the other day to pick up a much needed cup of caffeine and enjoyed chatting with the barista despite my non-caffeinated brain -______- I thoroughly enjoyed my iced dirty chai made with oat milk. I should've gotten the largest cuz I killed it before even starting the car. I also had a taste of the kombucha on tap and it was a nice apple pie like flavor. Had I not needed caffeine I probably would've gotten that. Honestly, I only strolled on here because two other coffee shops I attempted visiting were both closed by 3pm on a Tuesday. Thank goodness Rowster doesn't close til 5. I needed that boost to make it through the rest of day! read more

Latte was solid. Menu was super sparse and did not list all the drink options available

This place has such a cute vibe. Everyone is so nice and the coffees are good! Nice place to come by and get some work done. I also love the amount of plants they have everywhere. read more

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Best coffee in Grand Rapids! Sitting by the window is so relaxing, and they even have outdoor seating. Such a good spot to sit and get work done. The entire staff is so nice and always has great recommendations... love coming here! read more

Rowster Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Coffee lovers, Rowsters Coffee in Eastown Grand Rapids is a must-visit! Sit at the window and watch Wealthy Street go by while sipping on their tasty mocha or any of their other great caffeinated beverages. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect spot to catch up with friends or relax alone. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

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I have to say roasters is a really good place for coffee. I think it's by far the best coffee place in Grand Rapids. There are many coffee places the service excellent the ambience wonderful everything about it is just excellent. My friend introduced me to roasters and wealthy is been a blessing to actually drink coffee when I'm in Grand Rapids. I definitely say this my spot, read more

My favorite coffee spot in Grand Rapids! Baristas are friendly and welcoming. Prices are standard for local coffee and well worth it. My go-to is an iced almond milk latte. Rowster's almond milk is a MUST-TRY. I don't even like almond milk. Cortado is smooth and strong. Coffee soda is good if you're feeling something sweet and bubbly. read more

Slightly small inside, but wonderful lighting, good airflow through the building, good drinks, and friendly staff. Really like their kombucha read more

I just opened up another 5 pound bag of Ethiopian beans that we get on auto ship every 2 weeks. This has to be some of the best light roast we have had anywhere. Small hands on team roasting to perfection every time. read more

Great coffee and really cool vibe inside. Reasonably priced, lots of small tables and seating. Very quiet and quaint. Serving their own coffee, very kindly. read more

I want to give this place a great review because it's gorgeous inside and has a great vibe and super friendly, prompt service. Unfortunately, even though I got the recommended drink/syrup, the coffee was just not that great. read more

I ordered a cappuccino and it was amazing. This place has house made syrups too which were very good.

Rowster is cool, almost too cool. It's on the corner of the increasingly urban chic Wealthy Street and James Ave SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As you walk up, people born as hipsters sipping their coffees will coldly stare at you through the window. Once inside, even more hipsters, theses ones wearing designer clothes, yet unemployed, will hunt you down reminding you how uncool you are. Before you run for cover out of shame, a more friendly hipster who happens to work there will greet you. Just keep your eyes on him and order. It's worth it. Their menu is simple and you can't go wrong with a latte or their local kombucha. If you need some sugar, save your dignity and know they don't have a condiment area. Ask at the bar for sugar. Yep, it's that embarrassing. Once you have your coffee, hide at one of the wall tables. Plug in and drown yourself in your computer. You're way too uncool to be here for long. If you want good coffee, stop by. If you want to save your confidence, go to another shop that will make you feel worthy. read more

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What a cool little coffee shop. The vibes here were immaculate and the iced oat milk latte I had was delicious and super creamy. We hung out here and read while enjoying our coffee and in general, we just had a lovely time here. read more

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The best coffee in Grand Rapids! The oat milk cortado I had was perfect. Cute neighborhood as well.

Rowster gives a very distinct, but warm vibe. The wooden chairs and the coffee bar right across seem to give a comfortable yet organized interior of the cafe. I tried the Oolong tea and it came out in such a cute manner. Recommend. read more

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I like the ambience more than the coffee. This place is so hipster that even the the USPS worker delivered the mail with swagger. The Nitro cold brew was bitter and my pour over was supposed to be earthy but it had an ashy after taste. read more

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Love the vibe of this place. The employees were super friendly & helpful. Coffee was great! I absolutely love that they make their own flavored syrups for the lattes. Def would recommend :) read more

Extremely hip and chill vibe. I was in town visiting friends in GR and I killed a couple hours here before meeting up with them. I ordered a glass of the jasmine kombucha which was pretty tasty. A little on the sweet side but the floral tones balanced it out. I also ordered a gunpowder green tea iced latte which was a bit on the milky side, but if you like your lattes that way I'm sure you'd love it. Overall it was a nice spot to read my book for a couple hours. Not the cozy, comfy vibe of some coffee houses, but if you like a modern aesthetic then you'll be pleased here! read more

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Shi++y coffee in a Shi++y leaky cup for too much $$$. Wondering how this place stays in biz... read more

Rowster Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Not my favorite coffee shop and always super hot inside , their espresso is not my style :(

I was in town for a couple of days for a work event back before this pandemic mess and spent a couple of study/work sessions at Rowster. The large, open space was perfect for working, and the drinks and snacks were just the boost I needed to power through blog post editing, graphic design, and admin tasks. The staff was friendly and attentive, and I feel like I might have even made friends with a couple of them! There was a big counter with bar stools by the window, which was great for doing some people watching while working. It almost felt like I was actually a part of the human race while I was working away. I'll definitely do some work there the next time I'm in town! read more

Great coffee and fantastic service! Solid place to get reading done. Love this place! The barista recommended the olive oil cake and it was the worst thing I've ever had the displeasure of eating in my life but I like the place so much I pretended to like it. I just puked I hope no one ever has to suffer through that again I'll never be able to look at olive oil again I'm literally a changed man. Great tea selection here! read more

Fab little coffee shop and hand roaster in the middle of a charming little neighborhood in GR. Stopped in based on the recommendation of Joshua S and a few other folks we knew and had no regrets spending a little bit of our day here. No frou-frou flavored drinks here. Just genuinely good coffee that stands perfectly on its own (although if you do like it a little creamy they have lattes, cappucinos, and macchiatos on the menu as well). It was warm out so I opted for an iced coffee while my beau ordered just a regular hot drip coffee. The iced was smooth, had a bit of a chocolatey flavor to it, and just oh-so-good! What really struck me was how friendly the baristas were. They chatted us up easily while we waited for our drinks and had great recommendations of other things to check out while in GR. I don't know if it's something in the water (or the coffee!) but G-Raps is chock full of incredibly nice folks. High five for that midwest hospitality. Pastries and other snacks here looked delish. Unfortunately I was too full from a jaunt to Brewery Vivant to partake in anything but you'd better believe I'll be picking up something when I visit again next month! read more

Clean. Cool. Chill. Creative. Not Crowded. Tried the Cortados. Found them good. Parking is a little tight. So walk. read more

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Pretty, delicate latte art. Amazing setting textures for Instagram photos. The cortado w/ almond milk was delicious and earthy. Staff was friendly. Good energy. Few patrons were in so it was quiet and relaxing for reading or studying at 9am. read more

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Friendly service and quick. Had my first cortado coffee. The artwork was cute, tasted delish, and th atmosphere was very chill. Nice little place. read more

Rowster Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Friendly barista, delicious coffee, cute atmosphere. The drinks are on the pricier side (as others have mentioned), but the quality is reflected in their product, so I'm happy to pay. I had a brown sugar & almond oat latte, it was so good! The barista was happy to make it less sweet, too. Oh, and they make their own syrups. Check it out if you like quality crafted coffee drinks! read more

Easily my favorite coffee spot in Grand Rapids. Always try the Americano or the Lattes because whatever they put in them when they brew it is addicting. Great to keep warm, better for instagram, awesome boost for the day. read more

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Was looking forward to trying this coffee but was very disappointed. There are no prices posted so when the cashier said $18 for two coffees I questioned it. She had charged us for three coffees so we now owed $12. I paid and waited for our coffees. The quality was not that great so I again questioned the $12 price for two coffees. I was informed that my bearclawcoffee was $7 and the americano was $4.50. I dont mind paying more for good coffee but those prices are outrageous and the quality/customer service was not good as well. read more