It was hard giving them a five star since I specifically came in for foam art and they dumped the cup Into a to go cup ruining the art. But this coffee was SO good, I forgave the barista . And this cute coffee nook will be a destination for us next time we come back. read more

Lantern is a decent spot to get some work done. I don't frequent it often just because of the downtown location, but I was there recently for some coworking. The employees were friendly and helpful as I ordered my latte and a croissant. I was pretty sure I ordered it iced, but it came out hot. (Not a big deal.) The latte was okay, I'm not sure what kind of oat milk they use but I think it wasn't my favorite. The spinach and feta croissant was flaky and tasty but I wish they had a way to warm it up (or maybe they do and I should have asked). The vibe inside for to-go orders is bright and cheery, once you go down to the main seating level it's a bit dark and cozy. The wifi was fast and reliable, and there is a decent amount of seating for the space. Metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets. It's not my go-to spot, but if you're downtown and need a caffeine pick me up, stop in! read more

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This is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and relax or get some work done! The lattes are great and they rotate a fun seasonal menu that always hits the spot. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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As a new resident to the Grand Rapids I have slowly been working through suggested coffee shops and this one did not disappoint. Upon entry, the initial space is cute and cozy with a fun electric sign. The staff greeted me right away and were ready to take my order. Very friendly and professional! I ordered an iced brown sugar cinnamon cold foam, which I learned the cold foam changes day to day. The coffee was tasty and the drink was made quickly. I also ordered a plain bagel with cream cheese that is outsourced from Terra Bagel. They had their own toasting station which I appreciated! They have additional seating on a lower level that offered a variety of options with ample plugs for electronics. As a first time guest I enjoyed my time here and will be returning! read more

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Came here on my trip to Grand Rapids. It was located pretty close to my hotel, which was a nice walk. I arrived and was a little worried there wasn't any seating, but rest assured, they have a downstairs, which has a lot of open seating (from tables to comfy armchairs). I ordered an almond milk iced caramel and mocha latte and a plain croissant. I took a seat downstairs and started working until my order was complete. I will say, I thought my iced latte would have been a bit bigger. It was the size of a highball glass. I was hoping for more caffeine. The iced latte tasted smooth and delicious. My croissant was good. It was large and flakey. If I'm in the area again, I will stop by. read more

My friends and I were nearby and needed a pick-me up so we stopped in and I'm glad we did! This is a great coffee shop that has a cozy downstairs seating area. I tried one of their special drinks, the Johnny Palmer, which is an iced coffee with lemonade. I figured it would either be my new favorite drink or the grossest drink I ever had. But it was only $4 so I decided to take the risk and I loved it! It was very refreshing and the contrasting flavors somehow worked well together! The service was good too. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular. read more

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This place has such a great vibe for getting some work done or just chilling. The coffee is toptier and the staff is always super chill and welcoming. I love the industrial aesthetic of the lounge - definetly my new favorite spot in the city. read more

Good coffee. Good service. Good ambiance. I have nothing but good things to say about Lantern coffee! Not only is it the coziest place to get coffee in the fall/winter, it has some of the tastiest lattes! Baristas are knowledgeable and friendly too! read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Got my usual, an americano. Really solid. One of the best I've had. Will remember it when we come back.

The girls that work here are SO mean, which sucks. They tried to ignore me at the counter, were very short, and pushed my coffee towards me so hard on the counter the latte art spilled a little. Their pastries are good but they don't have an option to warm them up. The lattes are great on cold days. Free wifi and lots of seating downstairs. An overall decent experience for those who need to get some work done. read more

I have walked by Lantern many times but never really had a reason to stop by until recently. I'm not the biggest coffee drinker but had some time to kill between getting downtown and my dinner reservation, so decided to pop into Lantern for a nice hot chai tea latte and warm up a bit! Walking in, I knew I'd like it - the vibe is very comfortable, spacious and not overly quiet or too loud. I think it is the perfect spot to just read a book or even have a first date. It's a bit unassuming from the outside because you don't realize they have an entire "basement" area for more seating (comfy and tables) than just the few window seats and chairs in the main ordering area. My boyfriend and I both ordered a chai latte with oat milk and of course, that it was an upcharge. While the chai latte was good (and how cute are the cups and saucers? Unique shape that fit perfectly for the vibe of the coffee shop), I was a little disappointed that it wasn't super super hot. It was warm and the perfect initial temperature to drink without burning your tongue, but it lost its warmth pretty quickly. For a $6 latte, I'd just hope that it would hold its heat a bit longer. Maybe it was a barista's choice for temperature but I definitely wanted something a bit warmer on such a chilly winter day! Overall, it doesn't totally deter me from coming back and enjoying another beverage a different day. read more

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I hadn't been to Lantern since I needed a good place to study in undergrad (we won't talk about how long ago that was ). It's been a bit, but their great coffee hasn't changed! I ordered a mocha, and my fiancé got a vanilla latte. We chose to sit in the lower seating area, which is my favorite, because it's so cozy, and as my fiancé said, "I feel like I'm in a basement bar in the prohibition era". It's a great place to work, study, or relax! If you go to Lantern, make sure to check out their merch! They have such cute mugs read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Stopped by for a cappuccino. Cute and cozy ambiance, alternative milk options, and very tasty coffee. Seems like a great study spot. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Smooth tasting coffee, great bagels and kind baristas! We are from out of town and love to visit local coffee shops....this one is we'll work the visit! read more

This is such a cool place to visit. The coffee is amazing. Everyone is really friendly and great service.

Staff were kind and respectful. I tried both their pour over options and I found them each to be rich in flavor. This is an ideal location for stopping in for a quick order. Otherwise, the ambience is not well suited for hanging out to chat with friends due to limited space, limited parking, and noise volume. read more

The service, ambiance and prices are great. That said the vanilla oat latte did not taste good - perhaps they did not add the syrup/something was off. The seating arrangement downstairs is great to work/study/lounge. I should have gotten the cardamom latte - but I'm down to go back and try/give this place another chance. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Espresso tonic was to die for!!!! The downstairs area was so cute and cozy. They also have house made syrups

If you're looking for coffee shop that takes themselves very seriously, you've found your place. The coffee is good, not over roasted, they've got a decent selection of flavors and milk options. Their iced tea selection is good too - they have a few with a honey base that a really nice. The draw for me is the downstairs work space. There are lots of individual seats to work at and the wifi is strong. I've spent many afternoons here waiting for friends to be done with work. The staff are kind but not overly friendly - just the way I like my pretentious baristas. If you're looking for a place with better coffee than Starbucks but with the same reliable wifi you're in good hands here. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been coming to Lantern for quiet some time. I like the small opening in the corner of the streets. I think the interior structure also gives a good contrast from what you'd expect from the outside. They have a great selection on coffee, but not so much decaf options. I usually order a latte or a non-caffeinated beverage, but never disappoints! Street parking, but there are lots of homeless people in the street above, so I'd recommend parking perhaps a few streets below, if you can during nighttime. read more

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Amazing tea and vanilla chai! The oolong is great. The oatmilk is my favorite in the city. The owner is a really cool guy who cares about his community! Great spot to sit and study or even have a meeting. The downstairs seating is a super cool and low lit area. read more

Really cool ambiance. Okay coffee. The staff was very friendly and the place was packed. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The last few times the coffee/ lattes have just not been good but I decided to give lantern 1 more shot out of convenience. The vanilla latte I ordered had no vanilla in it and just a plain latte (which I don't mind) but was awful. I also ordered a dirty chai for a friend who said it tasted burnt and not the best too. I couldn't even finish my coffee. The only reason I feel inclined to leave a review is that the coffee quality sucks and I paid $15 for something we couldn't even get through drinking. Will never cheat on madcap again and unless I get something easy like a hot chocolate or tea, I will not be wasting my money. read more

h/t to Katy C for the recommendation - she knows what I like, and had the perfect place for a wintry coffee excursion! Thank you! THIS place is so cool!! Here's what I love: * friendly barista, with excellent suggestions. * fun, relaxed atmosphere. * DELICIOUS coffee drinks (I had the smore' tado! omg! SO MUCH FUN!!). * tables with chairs, AND comfy chairs! * even though the place was full, it wasn't too loud. * super cute wifi password (I love clever people). * open later than most coffee shops. Things I didn't love: * the majority of the seating is down a half set of stairs to a lower level. If you are unable to do stairs, and the small amount of seating on the main level is full, you're out of luck (also, there is one step to get inside. A portable ramp would be amazing. See the downtown businesses in Stratford, Ontario, for a guide on how to make old buildings accessible). * parking in Grand Rapids (NOT the fault of Lantern!!). There is metered street parking all around, but it was full and we circled for about 10 minutes. I did not see any handicap parking available within the 2-3 block area of Lantern. Grand Rapids has a lot of coffee shop options. THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!! (Thanks again, Katy!!) read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Smore'tado! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Just a cool little independent coffee shop with a great vibe and truly excellent coffee I came here twice. I had a pour over the first time and a "batch" the second time. Both were infinitely superior to any "chain" coffee around. Staff is very friendly and the seating below has a nice intimate vibe. Definitely a place to return to. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Barista at work. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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We came in Sunday morning at 10:45 in the morning and were served right away. We couldn't resist the look of their Lavender latte. Whatever the lavender they use in the latte was well balanced with the coffee. This was the right way to start a lazy Sunday! read more

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Best coffee in Grand Rapids in my opinion! Staff is always super welcoming and friendly. Tons of room downstairs to hangout/work/study. 11/10 read more

lantern coffee review Our experience at the Lantern Coffee Bar was delightful. We ordered a pour over coffee & a café miel. The pour over was listed along with its tasting notes, country of origin, and the source roaster. It held a steady taste with rich cherry notes and the typical pour over coffee oil reduction making for a pleasant cup of afternoon coffee. Their other brewing methods available included Chemex and batch coffee. The café miel was well balanced with a welcoming blend of spices and flavor. It's velvety but not too thick and it will appease cinnamon lovers. As for the Lantern Bar itself, we found seating right away and later moved to a more comfortable table when it opened up. As of the posting of this review, they still require masks indoors. Our ratings are listed below. We enjoyed our time here and will very likely return soon! Appearance: 4.5/5 Staff: 4.0/5 Accessibility: 2.9/5 Atmosphere: 4.0/5 Lighting: 4.5/5 Seating: 3.8/5 Wait Time: 4.0/5 Price: 4.0/5 Coffee Diversity: 4.7/5.0 Espresso Quality: 4.2/5.0 Coffee Quality: 4.5/5.0 Music Choices: 4.1/5.0 read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I got an iced oat latte, nothing extraordinary. Service was fast and friendly. Loved the simple decor, there is space at the lower level for sitting and working. If you're driving, you'll have to find street parking, pay for a ramp parking read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Seating at the lantern - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Place has an interesting vibe. Not a lot of room up front so the area for picking up the drinks gets crowded quickly, especially if there's a guy talking incessantly for 15 minutes about nothing to one of the baristas. The dirty chai came up quickly and was tasty, though not as spicy as the best chai tea lattes I've had. When you walk downstairs, which is more like a half a level, there's a cool set up with different types of chairs, tables, etc. for people to sit down and have a more intimate experience. This is for sure a 4.5 star but yelp doesn't offer this. read more

Delicious Maple Miel. Nice quiet space. My daughter loved the music (Taylor Swift ). read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Love their cappuccinos. Jon (mgr.) is very knowledgeable and friendly. Coffee roasted in Michigan up north in Bay City by (ethically sourced) Populace #supportlocal I actually love that they source many of their products locally including spices from Spices of India at the nearby downtown mkt for their Chai and Field and Fire bakery goods (yum!) Street parking and paid lots nearby FYI read more

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Vibes: great Coffee: .........not great Spicy Ginger Lemonade: criminally bad *not a local, came on a whim while we were downtown read more

Stopped by at night and ordered a whole milk latte and some kind of black tea. The latte didn't wow me. I don't order teas too often, but it tasted smooth. They heated the tea cup - that was much appreciated! The lighting was a bit too dim for me to study in, however it makes for an awesome reading atmosphere! read more

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LGBTQ friendly local favorites coffee shop. Advertising other local businesses and a perfect place to get some work done. I would recommend a hot large chai. read more

Met a friend here for the first time late New Years Day morning. By noon the place was starting to get some more action. Baristas were very friendly and service was quick (because of how empty the place was?) My latte was yummy and the croissant was pretty good. I wish having it warmed had been an option (would've been perfect). The place has two levels, but main seating area was downstairs. Lighting was dark, but in a cozy way. There were so many study cubbies, lamps, and outlets that I could see this being a nice place to get studying or writing/reading done. Definitely check it out! read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - (1/2 eaten) Spinach croissant and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Really cute small coffee shop. The coffee was really good. I ordered my usual favorite which is a simple vanilla latte and it was good. It was nice to sit and chill in there. We will be back. read more

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge - Vanilla Latte and Americano with an oatmeal cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

One of my favorite places in Grand Rapids. Excellent coffee. Great pastries. Awesome service. Grand Rapids is becoming a great food town and the Lantern is a personal favorite. read more

I'm always on the search for the perfect Honey Lavender Latte. Unfortunately, this was not it. I couldn't taste the lavender and it wasn't very sweet...but the latte art was great! I also got a sugar and spice cookie - it was pretty good, but nothing super special. I did really like the space, though. There were tables and chairs, comfy chairs, and bar style seating upstairs. Warning: I thought the seats at the bar would be soft and plush, but when I sat down, I sunk down into the chair and hit the bottom of it (ow). Don't make the same mistake! Downstairs had tables and chairs and desk style seating - perfect for studying! The outlets upstairs were a bit hard to find, but the overall feel of the place is homey and quaint. Prices were pretty standard with typical coffee shops. I'd come back to study and have maybe just a normal latte next time. read more

Such a cozy place to hole up and get some work done. Friendly service and ample room to find a place to sit. I thought the menu was a little small, but I'm guessing they are emphasizing quality over quantity. Same with the food items-I ordered a ham & cheese croissant and they weren't able to warm it up due to their food license but they also had pretty limited food options. I would have kept ordering and stayed longer if they had expanded offerings. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would return next time I'm in the area. read more