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Kaffeine

4.7 (113 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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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!

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.

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!

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!

avocado toast
Delanie M.

Kaffeinneeee. My partner and I enjoy trying a new spot on friday mornings. we live for a treat. they have a quite a few vegan food options which we loveee. I was in the mood for breakfast so I went with the avocado toast. It's not listed as vegan because they do grill the bread in butter but they're able to make it vegan if you ask. I also got a strawberry matcha and my partner got a vanilla latte both with almond milk (they have almond and oat). The toast was good, the bread was thick and fresh and surprisingly i didn't find the need to add salt. I really enjoyed the fried onions on top - they added good flavor and salt. The toast also came with a spring mix with balsamic glaze on the side. The flavor was good but overall the portion was pretty small for the price - only one slice of bread which can work if it's big but it was not. My matcha was okay. Maybe i'm spoiled by morning rituals strawberry matcha but you could tell this was very artificial tasting strawberry. It was giving strawberry soda vibes which always tastes like plastic to me. My partner enjoyed his latte. It was strong. I would love to try some vegan lunch options in the future.

New menu items November 2023
Katy C.

I've become a big Kaffeine fan since they opened in December 2020. This Korean fusion cafe features delicious coffee drinks and amazing food in a cozy setting that's perfect for meeting with friends or getting some work done. You order at the counter and get a number, then they'll bring it out to you. You bus your own dishes. The menu includes Korean fusion breakfast and lunch items like bulgogi burritos, ramen, avocado toast, salads, breakfast sandwiches, and more. And they just started serving dinner! I wanted to update my review as I went and tried some dinner items. Currently as of January 2024, dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday only. The menu includes more traditional Korean dishes like sundubu jjigae (tofu stew), bulgogi, japchae, and bibimbap, as well as fusion dishes like jjajangmyeon. Some of these dishes are hard to find in the area so I'm really excited to try them all. Nate and I ordered the sundubu jjigae and the gochujang tteokbokki. The sundubu jjigae came with some banchan side dishes, including pickled radish, stewed potatoes, and fish cake. I love Korean food so I ate them all up! The stew was served bubbling hot and was full of super soft tofu. You can also add meat, so I got the beef which was tender and savory. The rice was a great accompaniment and I loved this dish. It's warm and comforting and you can choose your spice level. The gochujang tteokbokki was excellent! Tteokbokki are Korean rice cakes that are chewy with the best texture. They are covered in a spicy sauce but they do have a non-spicy version. We both really liked the tteokbokki but agreed that the sundubu jjigae was our favorite. I've made both of these dishes at home, but these versions were definitely some of the best I've had. The portions were large and we could have shared one entree! Other items I've loved at Kaffeine are the bulgogi burrito, bulgogi toast, avocado salad, rainbow naan, and breakfast croissant sandwich. Their lattes are also some of the best I've had. Parking is available in a lot behind the building (go through the door and up the stairs to enter the restaurant) or there are some metered spots in the front. If you like Korean food or are interested in trying something a bit different, definitely check out Kaffeine.

Ellie S.

This food was so amazing. I was blown away with flavor when I took the first bite of my Bulgogi burrito. I absolutely love the choices on the menu and how some options are both Korean-American. They also have a good selection of drinks like Boba, Tea, & Coffee. It's a great stop for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. The inside of the place is very well kept too. Great for just grabbing a bite or even a little studying coffee break.

Gee R.

Yum. Yum. Yum. I did not realize this place was a legit restaurant until some friends told me about it. Honestly thought it was a coffee shop. Nestled at the top of the Michigan hill, Kaffeine is home to some tasty Asian fusion food and yummy drinks! The restaurant itself is clean and they use rhetorical number system for service. So you order and pay up front, get a number then your food is brought out when ready. Some dishes I have gotten the kimchee fried rice, japche and boba here. Have not been disappointed. In my option the fried rice was super spicy but with it. Everything's reasonably priced as well. Oh! Almost forgot that my friend swears by the egg sandwich. That's something I'll have to try on my next visit. Overall 5/5 stars.

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