Super adorable coffee shop! They had great options for drinks and lots of space to sit inside…read more There was also a selection of games to play.

What a beautiful coffee shop! I love the open and bright feeling. There are a variety of seating…read moreoptions - soft seating, a few 2 & 4 top tables, bar/counter seating, and the most beautiful long table with plants set out on it surrounded by log style seating with cushions. So many cozy places to vibe. It's possible to reserve little sections of the shop for group events too. The menu is standard coffee shop offerings and I loved the espresso spritz that I got - I've never had a coffee that made me feel like I was drinking a cocktail before! The baked goods were high quality and tasty. The barista crew was super kind and friendly. They seemed to enjoy working together and went out of their way to be chatty and friendly towards me. Their little merch selections was super hard to resist - they sell cute totes and cups including clay cups which was unique. I loved their community focus and sustainability. Definitely check out Aldea if you're in the area - it's a beautiful space to be.

I love this place and so happy to see it has survived since first discovering it many years ago on…read moremy last trip to Muskegon. I rank this place right up there with some of the best coffee shops on the west coast, including Seattle. The cold brew had great flavor. Too bad my diet restrictions won't allow me to eat the delicious looking pastries. However, I will be back to test some of the lunch items and other coffees.

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.

Really cool place, friendly barista, and surprised this west coast guy with a sparkling espresso…read morethat featured one of my favorite brand and flavor of sparkling water.

Service was delightful! Fun and delicious latte flavors! Banana bread, Baklava, Maple, Stinger!…read moreInside was super vibey.

First, let me start by saying the girl that waited on me was just the most darling person and so…read morepatient and explained what Matcha was.... She even recommended the right amount of sweetener. Although I thought I was a fan of Green tea, apparently not this kind lol. She took her time making it and was so lovely. Unfortunately, it's just not for me. :( Now that yogurt parfait was on point ! Wonderful place to go and explore if you're in the downtown Muskegon area and it is part of the American culinary Federation! Go and support your local businesses if you can!

This charming cafe is part of the Culinary Institute of Michigan in Muskegon and is open to the…read morepublic. All the items are baked and made in-house by the culinary students. It's student-staffed, as well. I enjoyed warm, professional service by their student barista who recommended some other cool places to check out in Muskegon. Their special "Fruit Loops" tea latte was perfectly delightful on a dreary Michigan morning!

Unlike the McDonalds that I had, just last week given a find rating for their efficiency and…read more'stocked shelves', they failed to offer half of the basic stuff I had the intention on forking over a "not inconsequential sum of USD" for the barely tasty product meats, rendered into shapes resembling food. Anyways this location of Biggby [sic] is known for mediocrity. But alas! A new fellow - tall guy dark hair, 20-30 ish, had the job down to a tee and fixed up the deficient McDonalds "run" with a tastier, more refined and respectful yet affable (friendly but not irritating for ESL people) tips, and as no cars had accumulated en-queue, he was a relief and the whole lot of foodstuffs was a single USD more than Micky Dee's. Thank you, Mr. dark brown hair lol

Coffee was good! I liked the little stand they had a drive through and a walk up area. It seemed…read morethat the food was holding up the line. I waited in the drive through line for almost 20 minutes behind only 3 cars. That kinda delayed my road trip but the coffee was great!

This restaurant has the absolute best bagels I've ever had. The size of the bagels were…read moreastronomical and as was the taste. The service was quick and attentive. The ambiance was decent. I highly recommend ordering from here for breakfast, you will not be disappointed!

Friendly little coffee and bagel joint in North Muskegon. Bagels come in lots of flavors, and…read morethey're all enormous. I had a French toast bagel, sliced and toasted, with strawberry cream cheese. I could have easily split it with a friend. And I love that the bagel arrived with the cream cheese already spread and the bagel halved for easy eating. Add your favorite coffee beverage and you've got an indulgent start to your day. Enjoy!

I visited The Exchange Coffee Bar recently and it was an okay experience…read more The barista working was very quiet and not super cheerful. It seemed like she did not want to be there that day. Maybe she was having an off day and that's okay! But it made for an awkward experience. The music was very loud, and that was the reason I decided to leave. The seating is unique. Most of it is high tops. There is a couch area and 2 tables that are regular tables. It is a small space and the design is nice, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's cozy. I had a Valentine's special, a red velvet latte. It was okay. The cheesecake cold foam was the best I have ever had, but the latte itself tasted so artificial like maybe it had too much red velvet or something? Not sure! Maybe it would be better if I gave it another try sometime! I wish them great success though!

Cute interior here with the electric fireplace and big sofa right at the entrance, plenty of tables…read moreto sit at too. Seemed like a clean and quiet place to enjoy a drink, baked good, or sandwich at. I asked if they could make any of their fun seasonal drinks vegan. After some back and forth between four different staff members, they said their spinach, feta, egg bites were an option. Confused, I said, "Egg is not vegan. Cheese is not vegan." One of the staff responded, "That's good to know!" Finally, the manager (maybe?) landed on this response: "We can't do any of our seasonal drinks vegan, we also do not serve any vegan food. Our only vegan option is a cold brew with almond or coconut milk." I ordered a cold brew with a splash of almond milk and a tiny (emphasized multiple times) squirt of flavored syrup (a brand I knew was vegan). They didn't know how to make it. I heard two of them trying to figure out what the ratio of coffee to milk was. I ended up with a cup of iced almond milk, topped with some cold brew, and a thiiiiiiick layer of syrup at the bottom. It was like drinking cake. If you're vegan, heads-up. If you're a person who wants any adjustments made to your coffee order, heads-up. If you like coffee forward drinks, heads-up. It seems they have a dedicated/set menu and really don't or can't veer from it.

Worst drive thru ever!! Takes 20+ minutes with two cars in front and one single customer in store…read more What's going on?

If you need to be in a rush and wait 20 plus minutes for drinks, a quick coffee on the way to work…read moreor if you just want a snotty attitude, then come to this location I swear to God ever again

Best little diner in Muskegon! Love it! The staff is cool. Super clean with deliscious food. If you…read morego in the AM I suggest the fresh cinnamon rolls.

Took a 75 minute Sunday morning class here called Root Aroma Vin/Yin Yoga. According to the…read morewebsite: "Enjoy the best of both worlds! A balanced practice - half vinyasa and half yin yoga. CTPG essential oils to enhance your connection to the mind, body and breath. Different essential oils will be used each week to compliment the postures being guided. All levels welcome." The check-in process was easy, they had us do it ourselves on their mini screen. The instructor noted that I was new to their space and went out of her way to welcome me, ask if I had ever practiced yoga before, give me a consent card for yes/no regarding hands-on assists during class, explain that the oils are self applied beforehand. The class itself was a pleasant way to spend a rainy Sunday morning. Big windows let a lot of light into the space even on gray days. This class in particular to me felt both a) more like just a normal vinyasa class with some cool down poses, and b) also like a mini workshop what with the oracle cards and assists and perfectly paced music. For just $18! Don't miss out local, friends. The instructor was okay; admittedly she missed a few poses in her sequences from side to side and she seemed to linger around me specifically when emphasizing particular cues (maybe she didn't trust that this wasn't my first class?). Her assists were lovely reiki like touches, but also maybe a little too overcorrective in spots. Bummer that their cafe wasn't open when I visited. It seems like one of the few options in Muskegon for vegan eats. I was hoping to load up on immunity shots, smoothies, avocado toast, and tempeh/chickpea wraps for my hotel room. Maybe next time.

I used to come to Rootdown Juice two or three times a week during the summer. They do not have…read morefresh juice anymore. Please bring back the fresh juice that you used to make every day. Or at least have the option. Thank you.