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!

Love this spot! Cute little coffee shop in Lakeview that is a must stop for drinks. The staff is…read morealways friendly and fast and we try to pop in every time we are in town. Our family gets hot and cold beverages and haven't found one we didn't like. We love the almond bliss and the crème brûlée. The menu rotates and has monthly flavors that always sound delicious. The cafe also has food items that look and smell delicious- but we haven't tried them yet. Can't wait to get lunch there this summer!

Always a good place to get some work done and has tasty food as well as delicious caffeinated…read morebeverages. Be sure to try their seasonal specials!

I work at CMU once a year and often have time before my shift to grab breakfast. I'm familiar with…read morePonder Coffee from their location in the Health Professions building where I work, but I wanted to check out this downtown location. I loved it! The location is great and I was able to find street parking nearby pretty easily (although it was during CMU's winter break). I got a breakfast burrito with sausage, bacon, cheddar, and potato, and an oat milk latte. The employee taking my order was patient and friendly. The space isn't huge but I was able to get a small high top table near the front window to read and enjoy my breakfast. The latte was very delicious and creamy, and the breakfast burrito was huge! I loved that it came with salsa and sour cream. I definitely could have saved half for later, but it was so good that I smashed the whole thing. The seating wasn't super comfortable, but I was able to hang out for about an hour or so, reading and having a nice warm meal. Loved my visit to this Ponder Coffee and will definitely go back in the future.

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.

This place is awesome! All of the products, especially the coffee, are awesome. Nearly every time…read morethat I go in there, the place is packed, yet the staff is always very diligent and patient and makes sure that each customer is served in a timely matter. I am a frequent customer and would highly recommend.

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!

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 loved Aldea! They had a good amount of space and a great seating area with a couch in the back…read more This place had a great mix of hangout ambience and study space!! Their matcha was so good! Some of the best I've had!! I loved it!! Their lattes were also great!

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.

Don't bother going anywhere else for coffee if you're near Ionia, Sozo's should be your first and…read moreonly stop. I've been to a lot of coffee shops in nearby cities and big cities around the country and Sozo's is just as good if not better than any I've visited. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the environment is really laid back, with lots of space to sit and work or meet with friends, coworkers, or classmates. They source their own beans, and make their own baked goods in house. I'll often order their drip cause it's so good, but I also love their pour over, the Nutty Irishman, or just a plain Cortado. And I always keep their beans on hand for home. Please visit, enjoy, and support Rodney and Mindy and this small/local business!

When I moved to Ionia from GR over a year ago, I was worried that Biggby was my only option... I…read morewas so relieved to find Sozo. This is a real coffee lovers heaven. The staff is consistently friendly and fast, the baked goods are always bangin, and the atmosphere is super cozy. And the prices are very fair. This place is miles above any of the GR coffee shops I loved in every way. 10/10

Belle's has become a staple and a must for me! Since moving to Big Rapids, I was always…read moredisappointed with the lack of quality coffee around. BUT Belle's sets the bar high and continually meets and exceeds all expectations. Drink quality and consistency are something that are very important to me, and if Belle does anything 10/10 it is this! Not only does she succeed in this area, Belle's also hires quality baristas. They are trained well, confident, welcoming and friendly. The people that work here make it 10x better than it already is. They always make an effort to know all their customers and not just by name. Walking into Belles Coffee House feels like walking into your home, warm, inviting, friendly, relaxing. Everything you want in a coffee house you will find it here! A place is truly special when you can walk in and instantly feel a sense of relaxation.

Friendly service and great coffee. Parties are meh yet acceptable for the area. The flow of diverse…read morelocals are a nice bonus.

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.

We happened upon this wonderful spot by chance whilst camping at Muskegon State Campground…read more I was immediately drawn to the interior decoration, creative corner for the kids, delicious coffee, and sustainable business model. Everything tasted phenomenal and we relaxed for a better part of an hour drawing, reading, and taking in the smell of live plants while listening to soothing cafe tunes. Across the way there is a beautiful boutique store with cute clothes and jewelry. They had paper bags to decorate for the kid's food basket along with print offs for kids to color. I loved their little library of books to curl up to. This place felt like a refuge to sit, relax, and be creative. Thankful these places exist. They make a killer cappuccino- reminded me of Italy. Strong and small. Definitely check out this place if you need to be caffeinated or want a gf cookie. I like it the most for the vibessssss.

State Grounds is the Best local coffee house to go to. If…read moreyou're looking for a comfy and cozy little coffee place this is your go-to it's great to let teens go to study in the staff is super friendly It's got a warm and inviting atmosphere the food and coffee is all house made. I used to study here in my early teen years It's great to just get away go here and get your work done.

What a lovely, unique coffee shop! There is so much character and history in this beautiful…read morebuilding, and the owner has done a wonderful job preserving this while creating a very special coffee/tea/food experience. We had the most delicious sandwich with Oolong tea and espresso. The service was warm and wonderful - the whole experience was one we will surely repeat time and time again. I can't recommend State Grounds Coffee House enough! What a joy to have this gem in Hastings :-)