I absolutely loved meeting one of the roasters at Water Street Roasters, Seth, and hearing about…read morehis trip this year to Costa Rica. It was so interesting to see the small coffee farms they visited, learn about the different ways to process the coffee, and discover more about this coffee region, as well as trying some just roasted coffee from the area. Our small group even learned how to do a coffee cupping for tasting different roasts/beans. If you ever have a chance to attend a class or presentation at the roaster, JUMP ON IT! This was one of the best things I've done in Kalamazoo. Thank you so much, Seth and Water Street Coffee Roasters, for bringing this process of bean to bag alive and personal. I fully support your efforts, coffee, and business even MORE SO now!

From the owner: Originally built sometime between 1885 and 1895 as a machine shop, the building at 610 West Willard…read moreStreet housed the Verdon Cigar Factory from 1900-1908 and then, until the mid-1970's, the Bowers Lighter Company. In 2006, Water Street Coffee Roaster moved in; the building now houses our entire roasting operation including our apple green Probat Roasting Machine, training facility, cupping lab, and the main business office. While open to the public, this is not a retail location.

This place has my heart Water Street is cozy, elegant,…read moreclassy , and beautifully designed, the decor is absolutely charming and instantly makes you feel at relaxed and content. The staff are always kind and welcoming, with warm smiles that add such a lovely touch to the experience. My absolute favorites are the Sleeping Bear Mocha and the Sleeping Bear Hot Chocolate , "truly signature drinks and honestly addictive!!" I keep coming back just for them, and I've never found anything quite like them anywhere else. Their food options are unique and always served warm when you order. I also adore that they offer tea pots when you order tea such a cozy, thoughtful detail that makes the experience feel extra special They have cute mugs and teas available for purchase, perfect for taking a little piece of the café home. Prices are similar to Starbucks, but the quality and atmosphere feel much more special. I love that they introduce seasonal drinks, right now they have a delicious mocha and a pecan drink that feel perfect for the season. They also serve chai lattes, which is very important to me wherever I go, and theirs is lovely. They even have an app that sometimes offers rewards and little perks, which is always a nice surprise. (My only wish is) that they extend their hours until 9 or 10 PM . it would make this cozy spot even more perfect. Overall, this is one of my favorite coffee spots. Warm, comforting, and always a pleasure I highly recommend it and they have my full yelpy support :)

Water street has to know they are the best local coffee roaster in the area. It was early morning…read more They had just opened. It was rainy and I went through the drive thru. Early morning happy service is what I got. This is the larger of the locations with a little bit of a longer drive thru. True to water street, the chill vibe extended to the car.

Best roasted coffee in GR! Excellent service and a really nice atmosphere...be sure and try the…read moreBrazilian beans, medium roast!

This place is a gem. Their offerings are some of the best I have found anywhere (spring for the…read moreanaerobic Yrgachiffe if it's available - you won't be disappointed) - three blends in and I will be back for more.

Love this local small business. I have only gotten the drip brew coffee but it is very flavorful…read more Great vibe at this place. The fancier drinks sound delicious as well.

a line of at least 20 to 25 customers and one register…read more Thirty minutes for a simple pour over dark roast. At 10:00 am they were out of eggs for all the breakfast sandwiches, as well as out of turkey for the lunch sandwiches. Out of the best scones, muffins, and most of the favorites. run by a bunch of, "I don't give a shit" young people. No manager to be seen. Yeah, I've got more to add. Don't waste your precious time and treasure on this poorly managed has been coffee shop.

This place never disappoints! A great variety of flavored lattes at very reasonable prices. Even if…read moreyou don't care for coffee, the baked goods are a MUST! Great gluten free options! It is cozy cafe with a very laid back vibe. Had great service today, unfortunately I missed the baristas name.

I didn't know they bake everything in house. Except the cookies I think…read more First time I try Vegan Zucchini Bread. Wow. It is moist and pretty much like a cinnamon pound cake. I assume it is healthier than regular bread too. Coffee is good. I usually walk in after work but they still happily serve me even though it was late.

It would be hard to find anyone who has more passion for coffee than Regina. Bringing you sort…read moreafter quality coffee her coffee shop continually evolves to serve the community. It's gonna be such a wonderful space. You need to come in and enjoy it.

LOVE THIS PLACE! The best coffee. The staff is always super sweet and knowledgeable. We love the…read morenew addition, what a great place for Elkhart County.

Great coffee! Very friendly service and online ordering. Sumatra, available as both caf and…read moredecaf, is fantastuc.

When you walk in, the smell of coffee beans washes over you like waves at the edge of a beach…read more Refreshing and welcoming. Service was top notch, and I was waited on with patience and kindness as my tired brain struggled to decide which muffin was the right choice today. My latte was delicious and the muffin was epic for a coffeeshop. The shop was busy with customers buying everything from coffee gift baskets to several pounds of coffee for their local business to women stopping in for a sweet snack and coffee, like me. I'll definitely return when I'm back in town, and I recommend that you stop by.

I was visiting the area because I have family there. I wanted a coffee and I heard they had good…read moresandwiches so I figured the name was cute, the photos were cute, so why not. Now parking.. not sure where I should park, but maybe it's behind the shop or possibly it's best to park on the street by the houses, who's to say lol. So after I figured out parking, my first experience was great. Service was nice. They didn't take too long and the pastries, coffee and sandwiches were so good I had to come back before my flight. But the second time, the service was sooooooooooo slow. They didn't care at all to help me and finally after making one drink I had to ask for the rest of my order to be made. Not to mention one of the baristas left to give someone a drink in the back and didn't come back for at least 5-10 mins - I don't know where this mystery person was but the sure must have been important because the barista knew damn well there was a line of people waiting to be served but apparently didn't give a damn. It felt very purposeful and quite frankly rude but I cant speak on their intentions. Great food. Great drinks. Good atmosphere. I had to take give 3 stars tho for service. Sadly that sucked.

Delicious food, great coffee, and friendly service. Fun place to work. Would be 5-stars but the…read moreovert leftist iconography (complete with a bucket of "FREE NARCAN") detracts from an otherwise well-done craft.

April's coffee date took us up to northern Indiana while we were in town for a Luke Combs concert…read more This month, we checked out SteelYard Coffee Co.--and I'd definitely call it a hidden gem. It's tucked inside an older industrial-style building and shares space with a couple of antique-type shops, so it's not somewhere you'd likely just stumble upon. The coffee was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful. My wife ordered an iced "Reese in a Cup" and loved it. I went with a hot Cuban Kiss--a mix of cinnamon, vanilla, and white chocolate. It was good, but I'd probably try something different next time. Pricing was very reasonable compared to a lot of coffee spots these days. We also split a cinnamon roll that tasted homemade and was delicious. Overall, a great hidden gem and worth the stop.

Great coffee, food, and staff and such a cool spot! I ended up stopping by every day while in town.read more