I don't get to Sparta very often, but I was pleased on a recent visit to come across a little place…read moretucked off the main drag that is well worth a little extra drive. Hot Spot claims to be a coffee shop that serves food as well, but it is so much more than that. In addition to loads of really neat, antiques and artisan goods, they have an event space upstairs that preserve some of the fun and natural character of this really neat building. I didn't try any food this time, but the drink I had got me hooked. If not for the friendly service, the flavor of my salted honey maple latte will definitely bring me back.

Get there early! The donuts sell out quickly! Other baked goods are available too. Staff is…read morealways nice.

Stopped in 10 minutes before close to grab some goodies for my kids for the morning. The bakery…read moreitself feels like you are walking into your grandma's house - warm, smells amazing, homey vibes (think grandma's tables, chairs, and kitchen), and lots of stuff! They have the donut case that has all the classics and then some. They had cookies, breads and other baked goods prepackaged for sale, too. Cooler of beverages next to a cooler with cold items like cakes. I think they had other knickknacks for sale, too? Not sure if it was Tom behind the counter who helped me, but whoever it was was very kind and welcoming. I grabbed 3 blueberry donuts and one paczki (because it was Fat Tuesday and it felt like a crime it I didn't). My two boys and my husband devoured their donuts this AM and really liked them! They split the paczki btw the 3 of them and they thought it was delish. I always forget about Tom's but it is so close to our house, I need to make a point to remember to stop in more often. Love little hometown bakeries and Tom's fits that bill!

Loved everything. Great addition to Kent City! Ice cream is super good! Have a wonderful dayread more

great coffee. Funky place with cool color scheme. Next door to a vintage store named the Rising…read morephoenix. Well worth a visit.

I waited about 20 minutes for a chai tea. It was the middle of the day, I would be more…read moreunderstanding when it's busy, but it took about 8 minutes to make each drink for the cars in front of me. Resulting in about 23 minutes in waiting in total. FOR A CUP OF TEA! Don't stop here if you're in a hurry because they will keep you waiting no problem!

This is one of Sparta's best place to get coffee and enjoy…read more So if you like fancy coffee, why not stop by and get some

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

I am not from around here so I wasn't sure what to expect from the city of Rockford. But after…read morecoming here I could definitely see myself living here. An absolutely beautiful spot, very walkable town and if you're nearby, stop here for sure. I got a pumpkin spiced latte because apparently we are in the season already. This is what the other PSL spot wishes it could taste like. The people were friendly, the coffee was delicious and it's a spot you could sit at and get work done.

Such an adorable coffee shop downtown Rockford! The décor is minimal, but is a nice bright…read moreaesthetic. The coffee is wonderful, and I like the variety of drinks they have on the menu. So far I've only had a plain coffee and a mocktail, but both were very good! We also received a bag of coffee beans for Christmas that were really a treat to grind and brew at home. They sell whole beans or ground coffee, which is great for those of us who can't get into town as much as we'd like to pick up a coffee. They're a great additional to downtown Rockford, and I'm excited to watch them grow!

I rode my bike to get my wife a coffee to bring back to the camp ground. I ordered an iced…read moreamericano and found out they don't have any sweetener other than sugar. No sugar free sweetener of any kind. They filled the water all the way to the top so I had to drink some of it to get the lid on and they only have the wide mouth drink lids. No straws. I asked for a larger cup because I had to carry it on my bike. They don't have any. Just small cups. I get it if the owner doesn't like sugar free sweetener. But making that decision for the customer is very pretentious.

I love Aldea! I have to come here whenever I'm in Grand Haven…read more The location is great, right in the center of downtown on Washington Ave. Staff have always been nice and drinks and baked goods are great too! It's a certified B corp which means all their ingredients are sustainably and ethically sourced! That's a big plus! The place is so nicely designed with so many places to sit. Big beautiful windows let in lots of sun and natural light. I love sitting outside in the summer taking in the energy of downtown. You can tell this place really puts a lot of effort into caring and supporting their local community! This is the ideal local coffee shop. Although I've never been, they also have a location in downtown Muskegon!

I've been going here for 4 years since I started dating my boyfriend and we absolutely love it! The…read morebest bagel sandwiches in the Grand Rapids area and they have so many good drink options. It also is a super cute homey vibe inside with indoor and outdoor seating. It's the perfect spot to grab some food and a drink and head downtown Rockford by the dam. The workers are so nice and service is great even when the lines are long.

Unique and interesting vibe. I love it when owners transform a home into a business and make it…read morefunky and cozy. This review is solely on my experience and not the integrity of the bagel itself. I was fascinated when a colleague recommended this place in Rockford for breakfast and I had no idea what to expect when I pulled up to an old home. When I walked in, I was greeted with delicious coffee aromas being ground while people were buying pounds of fresh ground beans. I was confused about the ordering process, but friendly customers explained the procedure. First, you get in line and pick your drink and order a customizable bagel. I picked a sandwich because I was hungry, so I opted for a full on sandwich. I chose an onion bagel with house-made smoked and sliced roast beef, egg, pepper Jack cheese, horseradish sauce, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Yum! The bagels are homemade and on the smaller side so I was able to scarf down the whole sandwich whilst enjoying a large NOLA coffee brew. All of this came to under $10. A great value and interesting experience. After, ordering you can find a seat and they come find you to come back to the counter to pay. You only pay when your food is ready. Then its cafe seat yourself territory. They also have random items for sale and interesting curiosities hidden in the nooks and crannies of this space. Certainly worth a visit based on vibes and price point alone. the food did not disappoint. Smoked meats for the win!

Cool place to grab a drink in Lakeview! August 1st came with multiple August drink specials already…read moreincluding a Peach Cobbler Latte. Baristas were friendly and the coffee shop has plenty of space to relax and talk. This coffee shop has Schuil Coffee from Grand Rapids.

Super friendly and menu thick, easy to find in this small mid Michigan village with one little main…read moredowntown area for plenty of easy parking and wondering around once caffeinated, us four guys discovered a simple and easy going interior that's comfortable for our hang time and a quick bit of work during our Monday autumn vacation. There's so much to eye over from lattes, teas, boba, soups, sandwiches, breakfast, and plenty more that I wish we had planned for food needs here instead of eating back at our cottage. Got quick service and drinks appeared, the hot cider warmed us all up just from a taste test, and my Opal latte was great for feasting on sugar and java. There's surprisingly no rewards program but the wifi was fast and bathrooms clean, can highly recommend!

Looked at Yelp while visiting my parents hoping that a coffee shop would finally open up in their…read moresmall town. I was very excited to read that Quickwater opened in the bakery! Dad and I drove over and got black coffee, lemon blueberry scone and a chocolate chip cookie. All were excellent! There was a single barista and he did his best to work quickly and serve everyone. He did a nice job especially since it was rather busy! Very happy to have a good coffee shop nearby.