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    Kaffeine

    4.7 (118 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Potato ham egg cheese "hash brown pancake"
    Sam A.

    One of the rare places that serves Korean food in Grand Rapids. Some of the dishes have been Americanized (bulgogi burrito), but some dishes are still authentic to the Korean food I grew up eating. The sundubu jjigae (which is silken tofu soup) is exactly what I used to get when I was a kid growing up in LA. The side dishes (banchan) were kind of mid, but kimchi, fish cakes, and broccoli are exactly that: kimchi, fish cakes, and broccoli. Potato pancake was heavy on the mozz, but yummy and filling. We also visited for Poutine Week GR and they participate every year with a lot of fun different variations of a Korean-style meat with tater tots. Good spot for Korean food, but also a good spot for just a coffee and to study. Floor to ceiling windows in the main area to sit and work along with some more backroom seating that's not as sunny, but a good location nonetheless.

    Original K-dog
    Riley B.

    went here for lunch and had such a great experience!! The food is sooo good and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!!

    Sunday's alrite for K-fun!
    Jayson D.

    Still a great spot to grab some Korean-inspired noms and your coffeehouse faves without reparking your car. For me, it's a bulgogi burrito and a large Americano. Thin slices of sweet and savory beef, packed with rice and swaddled tightly in a flour tortilla. Comes with a tasty side salad. They might have been spread thin because several tables hadn't been bussed. I begged for a rag so I could wipe down a table. Figured it's worth pitching in for cravable flavors. :-)

    Blended Espresso
    Olivia A.

    Kaffeine has incredible Korean food and you need to check this place out immediately if you haven't already! Love that you order at the counter here and can seat yourself. The decor and atmosphere is clean and modern. Every time I've been helped, the staff is always accommodating and so nice. I love the breakfast sandwiches here, the coffee, and my bf really loves the Korean hot dog they offer! Check this place out if you're ever in the neighborhood!

    Tofu Veggie  Bulgogi Rice Bowl Sundubu Jjigae (silken tofu stew)

    Great assortment of authentic Korean cuisine. Looking forward to trying their breakfast/ brunch offerings next.

    Beef ramen
    Emily J.

    We were craving some ramen, and finally got in to try Kaffeine Place! We both got beef ramen, but my husband ordered his extra spicy and I got mine mild. We were a little confused by the set up at first- you walk in and there's a counter and coffee equipment, but you order your food here as well, take a number, and sit down, and they bring out the food. It's a pretty casual spot. The ramen was great though! We loved the slice of cheese on top, and the broth was soooo good. Only thing that was difficult in the beef pieces were big and kind of hard to break up, but it all tasted great!

    Sundubu Jjigae
    Bell T.

    I'm a sucker for anything fried potatoes so I had to try the Parmesan truffles fries and 10/10 recommend. They were super crispy. Sundubu is delicious! It looks intimidating by the color that it's going to be super spicy but it's not. It has a subtle kick to it but very much tolerable. It comes out in a stone bowl which keeps it boiling hot so I would proceed to eat it with caution.

    Menu for boba
    Chantel M.

    Sigh... I had such high hopes. A girlfriend told me about this spot so I dragged the hubby with me to this quaint/ cozy cafe that also serves up Korean cuisine. My first reaction? Expensive. I thought, this better sing. Then... my bi bim bap egg was dangerously undercooked (please refer to picture) and my drink didn't arrive until AFTER my meal. They did redo the egg (thanx) but overall it was just kinda a disappointment. I felt that the price ratio to food was off. I feel you get a much better value and authenticity from Seoul Market. If you are coming here to study and have a coffee and care about the ambience, come on over to Kaffeine, but if you want real Korean cooking at a no thrills establishment I'd say check out Seoul Market. It can't be beat imo.

    Mirna I.

    Cool little spot for a fusion Korean-American lunch. Pretty chill vibe, good for coffee date/meeting or a solo study. Limited menu, friendly staff.

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    Karsen L.

    Oh my god I love it here I could cry I've been wanting to check out Kaffeine for literal years, it did NOT disappoint. The menu is so beautifully crafted and the spot is cozy and modern. I am still kind of speechless to give a perfect review. But please check this place out, you do not want to miss out on the feeling a meal from here will give you.

    Ramen
    Minna M.

    I have been wanting to try Kaffeine for a while now. I placed my take out order and it was prepared pretty quickly. And best of all, it was still hot when I got it home. I tried the spicy chicken bulgogi ramen and veggie rolls. I am a bit of a ramen snob and this ranks up in my top 5 for sure. It was packed with veggies and noodles. Honestly, there was not a ton of chicken in it. The broth was very good... slightly sweet but not overly sweet. Overall, it was a rich broth and very flavorful. The veggie rolls were good. Very crispy outside and tasty veggie center. I enjoyed my meal! I would love to try more of their dishes - especially the Korean food. Kaffeine really hit the spot for me since I was craving ramen.

    Soondubu- silken tofu stew with mushrooms and egg; banchan - side dishes
    Jane N.

    I finally checked this place out and the Korean food did not disappoint! The limited hours made it harder for me to check out but they now have later hours! I looked at the online menu which was helpful because it's a little overwhelming when you're standing at the cafe to order because the menu signage is all over the place (think handwritten cafe signs with specials). Kimchi pancake - best we ever had! Lots of kimchi with a perfect char. Can't wait to order it again. Jjajangmyeon- black bean noodles were fantastic. There are very few places in GR to order this. Comes with the yellow pickled radishes. Totally took the leftovers home and when the noodles were gone, used the sauce to add chicken and rice for jjajangbap. Soondubu - Silken tofu stew. I loved being able to order it without any spice as my tastebuds have changed and I can't enjoy spice as much. It came BUBBLING in a stone bowl with an egg to poach. Love the mushrooms and how silky soft the tofu was. So comforting and delicious!

    sundubu jjigae (beef)
    Letitia J.

    I've come here a couple of times and have really enjoyed it! I came here both times for dinner. Their menu is actually quite large, as they offer a variety of foods. The ambience is really cute; I've seen some people studying and working at the back of the place. They have high tables and low ones which I liked, because the high tables give off a more casual/cafe vibe, and the lower ones seemed more like for dinner. It is not a large place, but every time I have come here, there only have been one or two parties at another table. Really cute place to meet with a friend or date though! I got the sundubu jjigae with beef and it was really quite nice! It came out piping hot and bubbly - yum! I did wish they added a little bit more beef to it, but it was still good. I got mild spice, but I think next time, I would get a little spice to it - that is what makes the soup so good. The tofu was nice and soft! And the banchan was really good too. Worth the visit! There is a parking lot behind the building, or you can just do street parking right out on the street. The service was really quick!

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    Food is exceptional every time! I'm officially addicted to their japchae. Also love their drinks. :)

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