- 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.
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1. For Great Coffee and Bagels: Bagel Beanery
Grab a fresh bagel and sip coffee during a quick, affordable morning stop.
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
2. For Fair-trade Organic Coffee: Common Ground
Relax with a handcrafted drink and enjoy a cozy, easy downtown atmosphere.
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
3. For a Cozy Setting: Corridor Coffee
Sip rich espresso and admire the stylish setting on a quiet weekend trip.
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
4. 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.
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
5. For the Artsy Couple: Kava Kasa
Unwind with kava and explore unusual, calming vibes in a laid-back lounge.
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
6. For the eco-conscious: Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
Descend into a cozy basement and savor bold brews in a romantic hideaway.
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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Table of Contents:
- 1. For Great Coffee and Bagels: Bagel Beanery
- 2. For Fair-trade Organic Coffee: Common Ground
- 3. For a Cozy Setting: Corridor Coffee
- 4. For Professionally Trained Baristas: Jam ‘n Bean Coffee Company - Grand Rapids
- 5. For the Artsy Couple: Kava Kasa
- 6. For the eco-conscious: Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge