• Q: Why is Grand Rapids ideal for coffee lovers?
  • A: The nine months of cold weather make Grand Rapids perfect for sampling coffee brews at one of the many cafés, coffee shops, and craft stores around town.
  • Q: Where can visitors find coffee in Grand Rapids?
  • A: Head to one of these spots for an unrivaled steaming cup of java while exploring everything Grand Rapids has to offer.

Unique Chocolate Shops

For Great Coffee and Bagels: Bagel Beanery

Grab a fresh bagel and sip coffee during a quick, affordable morning stop.

For Great Coffee and Bagels: Bagel Beanery

© Bagel Beanery

Bagel Beanery is a well-established bakery and coffee-shop chain that serves fresh, house-made bagels, espresso-based drinks, and other light bites in a casual café-style setting.

Highlights:
  • Casual bakery and coffee shop known for house-made bagels
  • Serves espresso drinks featuring Spring Lake Magnum Coffee
  • Breakfast bagel sandwiches made fresh daily
  • Lunch options include soups, gourmet sandwiches, and bagels with custom toppings
  • Offers a variety of house-made cream cheese blends

Address: 455 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Phone: 616-235-7500

For Fair-trade Organic Coffee: Common Ground

Relax with a handcrafted drink and enjoy a cozy, easy downtown atmosphere.

For Fair-trade Organic Coffee: Common Ground

© Common Ground

Common Ground is a quaint coffee shop serves espresso-based drinks, a variety of teas, and healthy smoothies, along with gourmet breakfast and lunch sandwiches and mouth-watering pastries in a bright, modern space.

Highlights:
  • Cozy, laid-back neighborhood coffee shop
  • Serves fair-trade, organic coffee and espresso drinks
  • Fun specialty drinks like the Glip-Glop and Dirty Dragon
  • Offers teas, smoothies, breakfast and lunch sandwiches
  • Bright, modern space with high-speed Wi-Fi—great for remote work

Address: 1319 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Phone: 616-459-2999

Kid-Friendly Chocolate Shops

For a Cozy Setting: Corridor Coffee

Sip rich espresso and admire the stylish setting on a quiet weekend trip.

For a Cozy Setting: Corridor Coffee

© Corridor Coffee

Located on Stocking Avenue, Corridor Coffee is a sweet little neighborhood café set in a stand-alone house that features a cozy coffee shop and gathering space on the first floor and a professional co-working space on the second floor.

Highlights:
  • Charming neighborhood café in a cozy stand-alone house
  • Serves Intelligentsia coffee and espresso drinks
  • Offers gluten-free baked goods from Rise
  • Upstairs co-working space with no-contract memberships
  • Members enjoy unlimited batch brew, espresso discounts, and fast Wi-Fi

Address: 637 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Phone: 616-288-2700

For Professionally Trained Baristas: Jam ‘n Bean Coffee Company - Grand Rapids

Listen to live music and enjoy family-friendly drinks in this exciting local hangout.

For Professionally Trained Baristas: Jam ‘n Bean Coffee Company - Grand Rapids

© Jam ‘n Bean Coffee Company - Grand Rapids

Jam ‘n Bean Coffee Company - Grand Rapids is a local coffee chain and roastery that roasts beans in-house daily and offers a coffee subscription program for home delivery.

Highlights:
  • Local coffee chain and in-house roastery
  • Offers daily roasted beans from global sources
  • Features four signature coffee blends
  • Includes a coffee subscription program with home delivery
  • Cafés offer coffee and hot chocolate bars and private cupping sessions

Address: 6860 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, Phone: 616-432-6683

Romantic Chocolate Shops

For the Artsy Couple: Kava Kasa

Unwind with kava and explore unusual, calming vibes in a laid-back lounge.

For the Artsy Couple: Kava Kasa

© Kava Kasa

Set on Cherry Street, Kava Kasa is a local café that is dedicated to the Pacific Island root drink known as kava.

Highlights:
  • Local café specializing in Pacific Island kava
  • Founded to share the health and calming benefits of kava
  • Known for its anti-stress and muscle-relaxing properties
  • Also serves loose-leaf teas and healthy smoothies
  • Relaxed, laid-back atmosphere ideal for unwinding

Address: 962 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, Phone: 616-649-0177

For the eco-conscious: Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

Descend into a cozy basement and savor bold brews in a romantic hideaway.

For the eco-conscious: Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

© Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

Nestled in the old Grand Central Engineering Building on Commerce Avenue, Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge is a comfortable, welcoming café and lounge with two levels where visitors can relax over fresh brews from Bay City-based specialty roaster Populace Coffee.

Highlights:
  • Charming café in the historic Grand Central Engineering Building
  • Serves Populace Coffee from Bay City, MI
  • Two-level space with upstairs bar and cozy basement lounge
  • Eco-friendly practices with compostable cups and no packaged cream/sugar
  • Basement features exposed brick, wood beams, and comfy seating

Address: 100 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Phone: 616-920-0209

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