Fun spot with cute vibes! I love exploring new coffee shops and this one is definitely up there on…read moremy list. Super friendly staff! With a good amount of seating and tasty coffee options this is a great place to do work or meet up with friends. I can wait to return! Drink: -12oz iced vanilla latte with oat milk. Goood rich coffee with the perfect amount of sweetness!

Possibly my new favorite spot for a bagel?…read more The matcha was good - smooth and creamy. The flavor of their vanilla syrup isn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. I live for fun specialty matcha and while they did have one on the menu, the pine flavors weren't appealing to me. Surprisingly, the real star of the show was the bagel. Not the avocado spread that was on it, that just tasted like that overly acidic stuff you get in the little cups, but the bagel itself was amazing. It was chewy but not tough to chew. I loved its soft doughy texture. They also had some vegan treats available that i'd love to try next time. The matcha was good but not my top pick in GR but that bagel would definitely bring me back.

Must check out! Grateful to have discovered on Yelp! I don't explore downtown often, and was…read morelooking for a nearby coffee shop to work at in the morning (saw in pics there were many outlets available). I love all of the natural light, music (Jack Johnson when I was there), and overall vibes. Enjoyed the pour over coffee (takes time) and they had almond milk I could add on request. Has Heart Coffee Shop celebrates veterans and their stories. Their goal is to make sure every vet never has to pay for coffee. Located directly across from the GR Children's Museum entrance in Veterans Memorial Park. Street parking (meters / MOTU App) if you can get in before the museum opens.

I absolutely LOVE Has Heart and everything it stands for. They are a nonprofit organization telling…read moreveterans stories through art, and they have great coffee too! Nestled in the heart of downtown in the cutest building. This place is extremely slept on!

Didn't know they move to downtown. I was hoping that it is in a house on the west side like before…read more Now the vibe has change. More like a art gallery that serve drinks and coffee than a cafe. Very minimalistic. I don't like it. Drinks are good. They still serve pastries from local Nantucket bakery. To me, the place looks weird, looks unfinished and seating is not comfortable

New location alert! Morning Ritual has moved from the west side to the heart of downtown, at the…read morecorner of Lyon & Ionia. The new space is way bigger and brighter, with lots of natural light and space to hang out, get some work done, and enjoy a unique beverage + vegan breakfast sandwich! They also have a lot of fun art everywhere, as well as plenty of cute and irreverent items for sale. Loved the Snoopy stuff! Nate and I stopped in recently to get something from their summer menu - I tried the reaper: vegan caramel syrup, cream soda, espresso, and oat milk marshmallow vanilla cold foam. Nate ordered the sacred heart: lemon syrup, tonic, matcha, oatmilk marshmallow vanilla cold foam, with a dried lemon garnish. Phew! They were both very tasty, smooth and not too sweet. I always enjoy the opportunity to try something unique, and Morning Ritual has always provided that. Also, major points for taking our names for our drinks! Hearing "oat milk latte" and then seeing someone else take your drink is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to coffee shops. It's such a small thing that can make such a big difference and yes I will continue to write about this in every coffee shop review ever, lol. It looks like the space will serve as a music venue, and their sign also mentioned a photobooth, which wasn't there when we visited, so I'm excited to see what they will offer to the community as they continue to bloom in this new location. Parking: metered street parking is available nearby, be prepared to walk a bit!

When I'm meeting a friend for coffee, Scorpion Hearts is always one of my first picks. It has lots…read moreof seating, local made goods to shop, and great coffee. I went with the ube matcha this time after a barista recommended it, so good! They also have a Coquito latte right now which is similar to horchata. You can't go wrong here!

Scorpion Hearts Club has some of the best coffee in town! The "Killer queen" is my go to order…read morethere! It has sweet and condesed milk and is so delicious! The First dates and breakups" is a close second but that one may be a seasonal drink. The atmosphere is so welcoming and inclusive. I will say it is in more of a historic building but I think that's part of the charm of it!

It was hard giving them a five star since I specifically came in for foam art and they dumped the…read morecup 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.

Lantern is a decent spot to get some work done. I don't frequent it often just because of the…read moredowntown 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!

Such a charming coffee shop/bookstore!!! I used to live in Grand Rapids and I'm visiting all my…read morefavorite places but Orchard House is new and it is just so charming I had to visit it!!! The greenhouse seating area is so nice, lots of tables, outlets, wifi, and a quiet calm place to read or study/work from home! The natural lighting is insane. I just got an iced americano which was delicious. Free parking lot and entrance in the back. I think they also have fun events here you can keep an eye out for. I wish this was here when I lived here!!!

This place is so charming! Beautiful space full of light…read morewith books arranged beautifully, this book store and cafe is so inviting and warm. Although it is a somewhat small book store, I could spend hours browsing. Lots of new releases and cool nature books and kids books and social science books, etc. there are also two cute seating areas (with great wallpaper) for chilling and enjoying a drink and a snack. I love it here!

Cute little coffee shop! Very very small & limited seating, not ideal for groups at all. Maybe 1-3…read morepeople can be seated together. Lots of LGBTQ+ propaganda so not my cup of tea when it comes to supporting businesses. Did see a handful of people there reading their Bibles and/or bible studies with a friend which was refreshing after seeing some of the other agendas in the room. That's just my personal opinion on my own personal review so no need to bash it or offer your own opinion on it. Coffee was good and service was quick on a Saturday morning!

Cutest pick me up? Don't mind if I do!…read more I have to admit, I'm totally biased because I live right around the corner... but also, this truly is the cutest coffee shop in the Creston/Riverside neighborhood. It's connected to Kingma's, but also stands on its own. Their baked goods come from Lucy's, which is right down the street. Their coffee is always rich and leaves you wanting more. The prices are on the higher side, but it's our splurge every so often. Perfect place to work if you need a change of pace. A cozy, but trendy spot. And the baristas might be the friendliest in town.

5/5 for aesthetics and natural light, but a 3.5/5 for the coffee. I just felt like I got a little…read moreless than what the cup could hold and my drink was more milky than it was coffee. For the description of what the drink was, it fell short from the experience. It was a seasonal Japanese style drink with undertones of anise, ginger, and cinnamon, with some smokiness and a housemade syrup. The service was wonderful and supportive with my indecisiveness haha I hope I have a better experience next time!

Madcap coffee is a staple in GR, recently I've been coming to the downtown location more often and…read morereally have been enjoying it. Their matcha lattes are always delicious, not too sweet, and always strong like I prefer. The service is always great here and always good vibes for getting work done or taking a break while enjoying the window view :)

Wonderful service and food. I got the pistachio matcha latte and honeycomb pastry. Fantastic.read more

Qahwah is a coffee shop I had been wanting to try for a while, so I am glad I finally made it in…read more The space has a great vibe. It was fairly busy, but we were still able to get a table. Overall, everything was solid. The Qishr was good, though I think it could have used a bit more kick. Aside from that, the coffee was excellent and the rest of what we tried did not disappoint. I also had an organic mango juice, which was fresh (even though it came in a bottle) and really enjoyable.

Chill vibes, with communal seating. A simple menu, with a good variety of beverage options. Patrons…read morehere are quieter (even when chatting). There's a decent amount of seating and outlets. I'd say parking is the biggest hassle (and it's not even that big of a hassle). Pretty good tea-latte,l; beautiful latte art.

What a fun coffee shop to find in Grand Rapids! The coffee shop was busy with regulars doing their…read morework while enjoying a coffee or tea. The coffee and tea drinks are made one at a time, no big rush, no need to hurry and get out of the way...a very cool bonus really! I didn't feel like a number. I felt like a visitor being welcomed into a home, chatting it up as I waited for my iced Chai beverage. As I waited, I explored the shop and saw there was not only an emergency food pantry with hygiene products, there was a lending library for books and games! Lotus Brew was a place that actually CARES! I recommend you stop in to order a drink or drop off some foods or hygiene products for the pantry. The Barista/Owner is friendly, kind and makes some great recommendations to local shops and restaurants as well! I plan to visit again next time I travel to Grand Rapids area.