As soon as I walked in I was welcomed with a warm hello from the baristas. This place is huge I…read morerecommend teleworking from here. I told my barista it was my first time so she said I had to try the chai latte, so I got that for my wife. I also saw they had ube syrup so I ordered an Ube Egg Nog Latte. It was so good. The ube syrup they use is high quality, as a Filipino American I approve. As an American latte snob I approve of the flavors in the egg nog. The spices were rich but not overpowering and the ube syrup complimented it so well.

Didn't know they move to downtown. I was hoping that it is in a house on the west side like before…read more Now the vibe has change. More like a art gallery that serve drinks and coffee than a cafe. Very minimalistic. I don't like it. Drinks are good. They still serve pastries from local Nantucket bakery. To me, the place looks weird, looks unfinished and seating is not comfortable

This is such a great coffee house +. They have great coffee,…read moretea, soda, beer on tap and wine! It's a very warm and cozy place to relax with friends! The folks that work there are super friendly and helpful! There's live music on Friday and Saturday nights

Had a great afternoon with a friend doing homework! The WiFi and the drinks kept us going. we were…read moreable to find somewhere to sit with outlets to charge our computers. It was a nice lull while we did homework and chatted. A very welcoming environment. The drinks were tasty and strong! The matcha gin one was so great (even for someone who doesn't love matcha. The quesadilla was spicy but the house salt and pepper chips were a nice addition. There's currently construction on division but u can take Buchanan around to get to the back of the parking lot! Look up their schedule to catch live music, painting, or other art forms!

I recently went to Qawah House with a friend! It's a place my friend Janelle has constantly…read morerecommended. I never realized that it's located so close to the movie theater and Meijer Gardens! I would absolutely stop over there before or after going to one of those. There's ample parking and it's within the general area of the movie theater. The spot itself has a good amount of seating and some of the coolest decor. There is a massive wooden art piece detailing history which is so fun to just sit and read. The staff was more than friendly and polite. They gave us some really helpful information and recommendations for drinks. We didn't end up eating any of the food but the honeycomb dessert looked incredible and my boss has said that the spinach pie is amazing. I really loved my strawberry matcha! The drink was beautiful and tasted really great!

Qahwah is a coffee shop I had been wanting to try for a while, so I am glad I finally made it in…read more The space has a great vibe. It was fairly busy, but we were still able to get a table. Overall, everything was solid. The Qishr was good, though I think it could have used a bit more kick. Aside from that, the coffee was excellent and the rest of what we tried did not disappoint. I also had an organic mango juice, which was fresh (even though it came in a bottle) and really enjoyable.

I always love discovering new to me places, and I had seen a few reviews of Moka Roots recently, so…read moreI made plans to meet up with a friend there to catch up. The space is beautiful and spacious, and there were a few other people meeting and working there. The menu is interesting and they specialize in Yemeni coffee and other drinks. I got the Moka Roots latte at the recommendation of the owner, which was delicious with some light warming spices like cardamom. They also sell slices of cake and other goodies - I got a piece of baklava which was perfectly crispy and sweet. There is plenty of parking in the lot, and it's attached to the amazing Super Green Market. They also have an outdoor patio which I'd love to enjoy in the summer. Moka Roots isn't super close to my house, but I'm glad I checked it out and will definitely be back in the future.

Delicious, amazing coffee, and great space to get some work done! Great customer service and…read morerelaxing atmosphere.

Such a charming coffee shop/bookstore!!! I used to live in Grand Rapids and I'm visiting all my…read morefavorite places but Orchard House is new and it is just so charming I had to visit it!!! The greenhouse seating area is so nice, lots of tables, outlets, wifi, and a quiet calm place to read or study/work from home! The natural lighting is insane. I just got an iced americano which was delicious. Free parking lot and entrance in the back. I think they also have fun events here you can keep an eye out for. I wish this was here when I lived here!!!

This place is so charming! Beautiful space full of light…read morewith books arranged beautifully, this book store and cafe is so inviting and warm. Although it is a somewhat small book store, I could spend hours browsing. Lots of new releases and cool nature books and kids books and social science books, etc. there are also two cute seating areas (with great wallpaper) for chilling and enjoying a drink and a snack. I love it here!

It was hard giving them a five star since I specifically came in for foam art and they dumped the…read morecup Into a to go cup ruining the art. But this coffee was SO good, I forgave the barista . And this cute coffee nook will be a destination for us next time we come back.

Lantern is a decent spot to get some work done. I don't frequent it often just because of the…read moredowntown location, but I was there recently for some coworking. The employees were friendly and helpful as I ordered my latte and a croissant. I was pretty sure I ordered it iced, but it came out hot. (Not a big deal.) The latte was okay, I'm not sure what kind of oat milk they use but I think it wasn't my favorite. The spinach and feta croissant was flaky and tasty but I wish they had a way to warm it up (or maybe they do and I should have asked). The vibe inside for to-go orders is bright and cheery, once you go down to the main seating level it's a bit dark and cozy. The wifi was fast and reliable, and there is a decent amount of seating for the space. Metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets. It's not my go-to spot, but if you're downtown and need a caffeine pick me up, stop in!

We got a drip coffee, iced coffee, and two acai bowls. The acai bowls were delicious! The added…read morepeanut butter was the perfect touch. They overall were very filling, I was surprised how full I was after. Definitely recommend. We sat outside bc we brought our dog but the vibes were clearly nice. Definitely caters to the college crowd.

A great place to sit and do homework. A lot of coveted seats by windows and outlets so get there at…read morea good time to stake your claim. The coffee is always good and you can customize the heck out of. Theres always a nice playlist going in the background. I have yet to try to food besides the killer chocolate chip cookies they make in house but there's a nice menu of sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.

I cannot believe I never wrote a review for Otono because it's easily my favorite coffee shop in…read moreGR. I've been going since late 2022/early 2023, back when they were just a vintage shop (with a cute cat) at their old spot further down Division. I first came across them at a market and bought a shirt (still probably my favorite shirt in my collection) but at the time they were pretty under the radar, so I forgot the name. Almost a year later, an old friend complimented that same shirt, which led to me telling the whole story. I was like, "all I remember is they sold spoon rings," and said friend immediately goes, "sounds like Otono on Division." Ofc I went there that weekend, and sure enough, that was them. Been a fan ever since. At this point, a good chunk of my wardrobe is from them. It's been really cool seeing how much they've grown and evolved, especially with the addition of the café. I think it's such a hit and fits their vibe perfectly. The owners are also super personable and the staff are always kind. I added a few pics from past visits, but I definitely recommend checking them out. And if you get lucky, they sometimes have cookies and other treats from Cou Cou Bakehouse when there are leftovers from her pop-ups!

coffee shop meets vintage clothing store - otono is unique. good drinks. great lighting. cool…read moreclothes. we've been to otono a few times now. it's very spacious and it's a great place to work from. i've had a few vanilla matchas. it's not my favorite in GR but it's good. recently though, i tried the strawberry rhubarb matcha and the strawberry cold foam was heavenly. the overnight oats are vegan and feature crisp apple chunks and cacao nibs. clothes are super easy to try on. it's no hassle to pop into a changing space. i even found a cool pair of pants during my last visit.

Located in a great plaza for some shopping and outdoor seating vibes. Got some lunch and the…read morehighlight of our meals was the bread (which shouldn't surprise anyone, considering it's field and fire). The blend of spices in the food had a nice Mediterranean flavor profile. A really great, non-pretentious, small café/lunch brunch joint. I appreciated the outdoor seating on a warm September day especially.

I went to the Breton Village location after wanting to try this place for a while. I ordered…read moreonline, and my order was ready on time. I tried the green omelette and added a side of the beef sausage. It also came with a piece of sourdough bread. The inside of the café is very cute and calming. I also ordered a hot latte with oat milk and sugar-free pistachio chocolate; that was probably the best part of my order. The food was pretty tasty, and the eggs were a large serving. The side of sausage was an extra $4, which in the future is probably not worth it. The side of bread was also unusually thin and hard to bite/chew - just not what I was expecting from sourdough. I would be interested in trying a Panini or your own next time!

This is my go-to coffee spot in Grand Rapids! It has plenty of seating options both inside and…read moreoutside and the vibes are ALWAYS good. They don't play music way too loud like so many joints do and the employees are always pleasant. They sell a lot of local art and there is always something unique and fun to check-out. I almost always get one of their seasonal drinks because they are all amazing, but if I don't I get the Killer Queen. I have been there dozens of times and have NEVER had a drink that disappointed me. I love bringing friends there and it's always the first place I recommend when people wanna get coffee.

When I'm meeting a friend for coffee, Scorpion Hearts is always one of my first picks. It has lots…read moreof seating, local made goods to shop, and great coffee. I went with the ube matcha this time after a barista recommended it, so good! They also have a Coquito latte right now which is similar to horchata. You can't go wrong here!