Don't bother going anywhere else for coffee if you're near Ionia, Sozo's should be your first and…read moreonly stop. I've been to a lot of coffee shops in nearby cities and big cities around the country and Sozo's is just as good if not better than any I've visited. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the environment is really laid back, with lots of space to sit and work or meet with friends, coworkers, or classmates. They source their own beans, and make their own baked goods in house. I'll often order their drip cause it's so good, but I also love their pour over, the Nutty Irishman, or just a plain Cortado. And I always keep their beans on hand for home. Please visit, enjoy, and support Rodney and Mindy and this small/local business!

When I moved to Ionia from GR over a year ago, I was worried that Biggby was my only option... I…read morewas so relieved to find Sozo. This is a real coffee lovers heaven. The staff is consistently friendly and fast, the baked goods are always bangin, and the atmosphere is super cozy. And the prices are very fair. This place is miles above any of the GR coffee shops I loved in every way. 10/10

Coffee was delicious and they have coffee grounds for sale from Higher Grounds. Service is a little…read moreslow but there was only one person working, so it makes sense!! Lots of tables indoors.

A little expensive for my liking but since that's kind of the standard at coffee shops I'll put…read morethat aside. Cold brew was just a shot of espresso with cold water and ice added. Not great! Cortado was very run of the mill! That said, very friendly service and lots of cozy spots to sit inside!

I usually dont like to write reviews for coffee places because I find many to be very cookie…read morecutter/generic, but I had to mention this place because not only do they have great coffee (and a surprisingly good grilled cheese sandwich), but they also have a library with plenty of books and a wine rack. Those are the things that made it standout for me. Perfect place for a college town like East Lansing.

I'm not from Lansing but was there for the weekend and wanted to explore some local places. Books…read morestore, cafe AND wine?! Let's go! It was pretty busy for a Sunday but not too crowded. People were browsing the books, studying or chatting with friends. The place definitely was a vibe and if I lived in the area, I would be a regular. They have something for everyone. Highly recommend

I came here full from dinner, trying to lose weight, and vowed that I would just come and chat with…read moremy friends. Not here for ice cream. Not here for locally made ice cream. At reasonable prices. With friendly staff. Not here for ice cream while all of my friends were ordering delicious varieties. While my one friend ordered the last of the blueberry cheesecake, making me jealous. Not here for chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and chocolate brownies and chocolate fudge. No. No Death By Moose for me. Certainly not here to order a medium size vs. a small. I'm on a diet, I can barely even fit a spoonful, let alone a small. Just because my friends are getting mediums and larges doesn't mean I have to. At least I walked off a little of that medium Death By Moose, for a far more reasonable price than the ice cream back home in NJ. And with that, I can now dive into my review and why it's lacking the fifth star. Delicious homemade ice cream, but the texture here is a little smooshy. Many of their flavors have color added - I asked about the lemon and was told it's yellow. "Very bright yellow," she laughed. And I had to ask because they only have about 10 flavors on display, the rest are in "various" places. If I knew they were running out of the blueberry cheesecake, I could have asked for a small bite. Hard to know if I can't see it. That last point is the real thing I hope they can improve here. Get another display case and start showing more of your flavors. Especially the unique ones that make you special. Maybe not the shockingly bright lemon though.

Never open when they say they are! So many times we've…read moredriven here during their posted open hours only to find them closed. Shame on yelp, says they're open too. Also, makes you wonder if they are this lazy, what else is going on? Done. Never going back.

This is a wonderful cafe in downtown Lowell! Their food is all homemade, so it might be different…read morewhen you come, but everything my siblings and I tried on the 2 days we came was delicious. As a few others mentioned, it's not the fastest service. We waited on average about 10-15 minutes each day for food/drinks to be ready. Overall it was a really positive experience and I'll definitely be back!

I'll be honest- our experience here was rough…read more Was the food good? Yes. The coffee? Also good. The issue was how long it took for them to fulfill our orders. We ordered 3 hot beverages... a hot chocolate, a breve latte with sugar free vanilla and a normal vanilla latte. We sat inside the cafe for nearly 30 minutes before our drinks were ready, surrounded by other grumpy customers. We overheard the shop saying they were closing early because they cannot handle the load of orders... the place was busy, but nothing different than your typical coffee shop on a Saturday morning. (See photos for reference) Overall, if you're in a hurry this isn't the place for you. But, if you can afford to wait 20-30 minutes for your coffee then no harm in trying them out.

This store is absolutely adorable! At Serendipity you will find an amazing variety of gifts,…read moregourmet foods, home decor. Located on the main strip in Marshall, the place was a bit hard to find because they don't have the large sign on the front of their building like the pictures I saw online, but they do have a sign on the door. You can find anything from coffee mugs, candles, soaps & other body care products, and cute decor items! I could have shopped here for a while! If you're unable to make it to the store, you can easily shop online at https://squareup.com/store/serendipityshop. If you are looking to treat yourself or find a gift for a friend, I recommend stopping in here! In all honesty, what drew us to go to this store was actually our search for coffee. Two months ago they opened a coffee shop located at the back of the store called The Brew. We had a hazelnut latte and mocha and they definitely beat anything you could order at Biggby!

Logistics. On the main drag of Marshall on W Michigan Ave (Business 94), and about 3 blocks west…read moreof the Kalamazoo Ave roundabout. Vibe and First Impressions. WOW. Clean, welcoming, and chic. I chose to check this place because we love trying coffee shops, and it was a gift shop too. Hospitality. Super friendly and accommodating. Some tables inside at front, more in back, and one table outdoor Offerings. Standard coffee shop and upscale gift shop with Michigan made and vendors. There were unique gifts for entertaining, kitchen, stationery, and whimsy things. From the barista counter, we got an iced mocha and drip coffee. The condiment station had mini moos, but the barista offfered to give me real cream from a local dairy, Moo-ville Creamery. Good cream with the delicious coffee, Jamaicain Me Crazy. We also got an apple danish and egg bite. Sadly, they forgot the whip for the mocha, and heat the food items. Thankfully they fixed the issues when I brought it to their attention. Of Note and Last Impressions. Beautiful loo: clean, stocked, pretty decor. Street parking and lot parking near by. Overall, would return. Would recommend.

The service is the best in town and the most friendly people I have met in quite some time there is…read morealso the best breakfast I have found in our town there is no other restaurant that has more for the money and the service is amazingly fast and very reliable I think it's just Fabulous customer service is really Great and I love it

It provides well prepared comfort dishes, reasonably priced, good service and clean. I've eaten…read morebreakfast there several times over the years and have always been very satisfied. I recently had my first dinner at C & R and we all enjoyed our meal. The dinner was tasty and plentiful.

Great Friday night specials, including delicious desserts. Great service and friendly atmosphereread more

The best breakfast in Michigan. It starts with fresh coffee. Piping hot and strong. If your…read moreappetite is geared to classic breakfast choices, you're covered. Eggs, perfectly cooked, biscuits and gravy, sausage, sandwiches, all hand made fresh. Specials from around the world change everyday if you are a more adventurous diner. On weekends they serve artisan pizza, not gas station greasy, as good as Chicago or Detroit, and other specials from their outdoor smoker. The atmosphere is green, peaceful and country, surrounded by a farm. The service is personal and not rushed. It has a drive through but its charm is meant to be absorbed at a Croton pace. Sit down, watch the hummingbirds, hear the donkeys bray in the distance. Enjoy great food, maybe even listen to some acoustic live music. There is only one of these in the world. Do yourself a favor, experience something unique and delicious in a setting that is blissful.

Love the variety of drinks available. Coffee is always good. Baked goods and savory breakfast items…read moreare yummy. Friendly and personable staff.

Fay cares so much about the community. She serves delicious foods and wonderful hot and cold…read moredrinks. She works so hard to make sure everything is exactly what you ordered. The atmosphere is perfect for meetings, get togethers with friends, and a great relaxing getaway from the outside when you need time to recharge. Thank you Fay and staff for all you do.

This spot is amazing! Its a coffee shop and more that's open late. They have breakfast, lunch and…read moreflatbreads on the menu, plenty of food choices. The lunch options are only served from 11-4. Besides coffee, they have wine, beer, pop, and kambucha. I got the masala chai, which was nice and not overly sweet. For meal I got the hippie ki yay, and I enjoyed that flatbread, it is vegan. The spinach dip is also good but different than what you'd expect. It is not too creamy and has a little tangy taste. But I liked that a lot, so I enjoyed it. The ambiance is lively and energetic. There's a lot of seating available, and different types including a massive couch. It is noisy in there with everyone talking, but I dont think its too bad if you want to study there. They do have a stage where they have bands perform, they also have trivia nights. I hope to check out one of the trivia nights. There is a decent size parking lot in the back. This parking lot was filled on a Tuesday night, so its definitely a spot to go and check out. This is one of the best places I have been to in GR! Highly recommend it!!

This was a great surprise. The unique combination of many different features: variety of artwork,…read morestage of live acts, a booth, high top and low tables, bet on tap, unique menu, great landscaping, really unique decor, cool merch. And the service was great. There is clearly something special going on here. People with heart, authenticity for something they love. I really like this place. It's a new favorite. We were on the SW of town and thought we would try someplace new. We will now find a reason to go here again.