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

Excellent ice cream lots of flavor choices. This is a must stop when I'm in town…read more Large outdoor seating area very clean

Husband got the blueberry sundae with fresh blueberries delicious and I got the unicorn ice cream…read morenachos! The nachos were waffley and crispy and the ice cream was so fun. There was marshmallows and sprinkles and the ice cream was all different colors. I loved it brought the child out in me.

It's nice to have this kind of cafe near the Grand Valley State University Campus! Perfect vibe and…read moreambience for college students. The interior is super cute and a great hang out place for students/young adults. I love that they have different sections in the cafe; they have some high top tables and low top tables; they even have a section where you can eat and also play games, which I thought was cute. They have some board games (not many but around 5?) that you can play with you friends. Place is super clean. You can get noodle soup dishes, poke bowls, asian appetizers, boba, tea, and some other entrees here. So, for food... not so great. I'll have to come here again to try other things on their menu to give a more fair assessment, but I got the Popcorn Chicken Bentobox and found it really lacking. First off, it came out in a paper plate, not in a typical bento box! If you're going to list it as a bento box, then it'd better come out in a bento box. The Popcorn Chicken was good, but the pickled vegetables were quite dry. The 2 spring rolls tasted like ones I could have gotten frozen at Costco, and the rice was... fine. I know some people have raved about the ramen, so I'll try that next the next time I come here. So, for ambience and service, I'd give it 5/5 stars, but for food... 3/5. I'll come back here to try some more food and give further updates.

The broth for this was delicious (flavor was so good)! The spice level was just right (lingers on…read morethe tongue/in the mouth but nothing is burning). Ingredients were simple but good amount of everything. The egg was soft on the inside. Some of the pork pieces were a little dry, but for the most part were great. I'd definitely order the spicy miso soup again. Matcha boba was also very delicious. Will definitely try Tea Time Cafe again, especially want to try a poke bowl.

An independently owned cafe located in Hudsonville off of 28th Ave. it's been around awhile and…read moreknown for their coffee, muffins and sandwiches. I stopped in about a month ago for a healthy breakfast option and enjoyed my cappuccino with cappuccino chip muffin, a bit of fruit garnish and the Signature quiche (basically an assortment of ham and veggies baked in egg with a crust). It tasted like they made it and like it hadn't been frozen and reheated like some establishments in the area. Everything tasted fine and I noted that it was well supported by the local community. Ample free parking out front and reasonable prices for a cafe. Very Hudsonville vibes, but it sufficed and I would eat here again.

The service is always friendly and the food delicious. Signatures has been a favorite spot to meet…read morefriends for years.

I LOVE Bliss! I always get a protein shake and a tea every time I go. I love having Bliss after I…read moreworkout or run because it is light on my stomach and I don't feel too full! Plus I get the protein and nutrients I need after my workout! Everyone is super nice and they have a shake for everyone! Even Dairy Free and Gluten Free options!

From the owner: Bliss Allendale is a Healthy cafe specializing in healthy meal shakes, energizing teas, protein…read morecoffees, pre and post workout options and much more! Call us to place your order at 616-986-1152 or follow our social accounts!

We've gotten food here twice and once there was hair in our donuts(we thought it was a one off as…read moreeven though it's kinda gross, mistakes happen) but another time there was quite literally a bite missing from one of our donut holes...complete with teeth marks, so we know it didn't just break off or was misshapen. I question how clean and safe this place is. We won't be back.

Not only were they goofing off, with the drive thru worker having whip cream all over this face. At…read morethe window I ordered all blueberry glazed donut holes for my refill in my halloween bucket, i said if they couldn't do all blueberry, they could throw in some chocolate glazed. they handed me the bucket and it's filled with regular glazed, sprinkle glazed and like 3 chocolate and 3 blueberry. If I would've known I was going to be given assorted i would not of wanted the donuts.

When we walked in, the line was to the door and the line for people waiting was crazy too. They had…read moretwo people on drinks and only one on food. My drink came out decently quick but then it looked like this.... This is my go to drink and it has never looked like this. Seems like they ran out of cold foam while making my drink.

I won't be returning to this location. After placing an online order and leaving 10 minutes after…read moreplacing it, I stood in line for 45 minutes. Most of the people who came in after me got their orders before me. The staff was not apologetic in the slightest. I understand the stress during a rush hour, but this was just ridiculous. I ordered 4 bagels and 3 drinks, and 2 out of the 4 bagels were not made correctly. While I understand I had a larger order, there is no reason multiple groups of people should have gotten their food before mine... ESPECIALLY because I placed an online order before getting there. Annoyed is an understatement. Im not one to leave bad reviews because I understand things happen, but this was genuinely the worst experience Ive ever had. Do better!!!! Also.... The fact that there are reviews dating back 8 years ago stating the same problems... tells me management does not care at all. Terrible service all around.

Incredible cafe with an even better mission. A local business I am proud to support…read more We had our wedding shower here and they were an amazing host. Will likely use them again if I have any more shower needs. Pricing is fair and staff are friendly. Great spot to meet with a friend for coffee. They have some food options available along with coffee and tea. They also sell cute merch!

Nobody can ever give Maggie's less than a five star review!!! The smiles you get every time you…read morewalk in will make even the worst service or coffee the best. BUT you're getting smiles along with AMAZING service and even better coffee! Make it a regular stop!