I had high hopes for this place after seeing the reviews. We went in on a Saturday morning, there…read morewere a couple people in line and a couple people waiting for their items. There were only two people working, one making drinks and one taking orders. The man making drinks was focused on making one drink at a time which caused us to wait over 20 minutes for one drink. Once he made the drink, he sat it on a table and made the man taking orders call out the drinks which resulted in drinks sitting there for 5+ minutes after they were made. I watched him make my drink and he only put one shot of espresso in it, entirely too much milk, and about 5 ice cubes. I took about 3 sips before throwing it away. Overall, it was a really disappointing experience. The place was cute but it doesn't make up for exceptionally slow service and poorly made drinks.

Easy in, easy out Saturday around 10am... people sitting…read moreoutside with fur babies. People inside wearing smiles and most enjoying a cup of joe. I like that they offer frittatas and light sides such as pasta salad, pesto tortellini and chicken salad amongst a few other options. I imagine this space would be great to get some work done but most certainly to catch up with people you wanna spend time with. I tried the Cafe miel....a first for me. Espresso, honey, cinnamon and oat milk. I added a shot of vanilla and I loved it! The bacon + cheddar frittata was yummy! Some may find it too salty but I enjoyed it. It's a quirky space because they also sell vintage clothing pieces and books. But it's really cool!

Super cute coffee place A must stop when passing thru…read moreMuskegon Would be my fav stop if I d live in this town

Large clean upscale coffee shop about 10 minutes off of the highway with good light and lots of…read moreplants. It's in a bougie building with lots of other businesses so street parking. Cookies are $4.50 each which seemed expensive but the lattes are good enough to forgive it.

always loved their croissant chicken salad sandwiches!!! i…read morehope they bring them back!!

The building and business are probably 100 old. They have been a part of Muskegon for many years…read more Standing the test of time. Their baked goods are amazing. This is where we buy all our cakes for all our family celebrations. The staff are top notch. Always kind and friendly. My only complaint that keeps them from 5 stars is ... they are a little pricey. Which I guess in the long run is probably good because i would eat there everyday. If you're ever in Muskegon and want a to have a good meal (which I never spoke to you about their lunches) or you if you have a sweet tooth. You'll want to give them a try. You'll be glad you did.

Their cookies are so good, and they have gluten-free options. Their mission is beautiful.read more

While I have not personally had anything yet I ordered an assortment of cookies from The 490 Bakery…read morefor my colleagues this year for Christmas and I got rave reviews from all of them. The service was friendly and the turnaround time was quick. As a side note they share a counter with Gooleyguk Cafe and they have great coffee! Nice to have both in one stop.

I rode my bike to get my wife a coffee to bring back to the camp ground. I ordered an iced…read moreamericano and found out they don't have any sweetener other than sugar. No sugar free sweetener of any kind. They filled the water all the way to the top so I had to drink some of it to get the lid on and they only have the wide mouth drink lids. No straws. I asked for a larger cup because I had to carry it on my bike. They don't have any. Just small cups. I get it if the owner doesn't like sugar free sweetener. But making that decision for the customer is very pretentious.

I love Aldea! I have to come here whenever I'm in Grand Haven…read more The location is great, right in the center of downtown on Washington Ave. Staff have always been nice and drinks and baked goods are great too! It's a certified B corp which means all their ingredients are sustainably and ethically sourced! That's a big plus! The place is so nicely designed with so many places to sit. Big beautiful windows let in lots of sun and natural light. I love sitting outside in the summer taking in the energy of downtown. You can tell this place really puts a lot of effort into caring and supporting their local community! This is the ideal local coffee shop. Although I've never been, they also have a location in downtown Muskegon!

I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

We tried The Borough for the first time with the family. This restaurant/ cafe is off of 48th…read morenestled amongst the GVSU apartments. The vibe is welcoming. We appreciated the kid friendly array of games and etch-a-sketch for entertainment. The menu is fun, but you need to search for prices. We ordered fries, a plain smashburger, a panini, and two sodas for around $31. Tipping is optional and the space is bright, playing dream pop tunes and filled with young 20 somethings. The food was good enough. My panini was well grilled, but the tomatoes would have been next level had they been marinated in balsamic vinegar. Winter is tough to find tasty tomatoes so I don't fault them on it... however the tomatoes were the let down of the Turkey PT 3 panini. The smashburger was sufficient. My husband said it tasted on par with Burger King (not sure if that's a compliment or a diss because we love BK). He was disappointed with the fries because earlier pictures portrayed them as hand cut and these were definitely from frozen. Either way, we cleaned our plates. If we come back, I'd be curious to try their breakfast. The açaí bowls look delicious along with the lox bagel and Seoul sunrise. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, coffees, and teas. Glad to have something with chill vibes in the neighborhood, but I definitely feel like the oldest person in the establishment. perhaps I contributed to the aging hipster vibe. We'll be back someday in the morning

Friendly staff serving up a delicious latte. I would recommend the Café Meil Latte. 10/10…read more Syrups made in house. So good. If you can, stay and chat. Relaxing vibes. Pro tip: Food and snack options are limited. Bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls and cookies. That being said, the Blueberry muffin was quite good.

Spent a week in the area and got coffee here multiple times, they even gave us a punch card! Very…read morefriendly staff and made delicious peanut butter lattes. It was a very calm ambiance in there. Would recommend if you are nearby!

I've tried Captain Custard twice this summer, and both experiences were wonderfully nostalgic,…read moretransporting me back to some of my favorite childhood ice cream choices. The first time around I ordered a chocolate-covered (giant) frozen banana with a sprinkles-crunchies combo reminiscent of a crunch cone from Dairy Queen. It was the perfect pizazz-y add-on to this "healthier" choice. As for the second time, I ordered a dirt worm sundae, which I haven't seen on a menu order since I was 10. I loved that combo of vanilla soft-serve, chunks of Oreo, hot fudge, and gummy worms. The only change I'd make would be a smaller portion of ice cream to even out the proportions. There will be a third time, and the question is whether I'll say "yes" to a frozen cheesecake slice. Stay tuned...

We were happy when Captain Custard reopened for the summer and went down to try one of their…read moreburgers. It was fantastic! They are made to order and come out hot off the grill, deliciously made with any toppings you like. Last time we tried the fries which were also hot right out of the fryer and they were also fantastic. We will definitely be going back soon!