I went back to roots last weekend and had a better experience this time! I ordered the waffle and was genuinely surprised when shredded cheese was sprinkled on top before my name was called. It was a Saturday around 8:30-8:45 a.m., and the place was so busy that sending it back didn't feel worth it, so I went with it. It turned out to be their breakfast "sandwich," just made with a waffle instead of bread, featuring eggs, onions, tomatoes, and bacon. Since I don't eat bacon, that was the only element I didn't care for, but otherwise it was a very good meal. I also ordered the café miel, which was excellent. I'd definitely come back for the waffle (just without bacon next time!) read more

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Did some coworking at Roots Brew Shop recently for the first time. There was plenty of street parking available but no designated parking lot. The place was pretty busy but we managed to get a table. We weren't near any outlets but I did see a few scattered along the walls. The vibe is pretty cozy with mismatched chairs and what look like church pews. I ordered a flat white with oat milk and Nate got a pour over. The prices were pretty cheap, lower than most coffee shops in the area (only $5 for a latte) which was nice. They also took my name for my drink which I loved! They also have a small food menu with bagels and spreads and sandwiches. I do wish they had some more fun seasonal options for coffee drinks, the menu is pretty basic. Some other cool features of this coffee shop include gender neutral restrooms with vacant/occupied locks (love those) and a wireless printer. It was pretty loud while we were there, but I have noise canceling headphones which helped. Definitely a busy spot, so if you need an outlet I'd recommend getting there early. I liked this coffee shop but I think I'd pick Ferris over it (which is next door). Still, if I'm in the area again I might stop by. read more

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Roots Brew is my favorite spot for bagels! They're always fresh, and the spreads are amazing--definitely worth trying. Their sandwiches are solid, nothing too fancy, but simple and filling, perfect for when you need something quick. The coffee is okay, nothing exceptional, but it gets the job done if you need a caffeine boost. What really stands out is the space itself--tons of seating and plenty of outlets, making it an ideal study spot. Chairs are wooden and a little uncomfy (they do have some conversational couches) but overall the natural light and great ambience create a cozy environment to hang out or get some work done. read more

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Great to just chill and lock in on work! Very sweet workers and the drinks are always amazing and full of energy!

Another stop on our Friday coffee shop tour... My favorite things: The selection of board games The plethora of seating My grievances: What coffee shop doesn't have matcha? that is very odd.... I had so much fun playing a game with my partner that I didn't mind the lack of matcha. They also carry nantucket vegan breakfast bars so that was my treat. Per Ryan, the latte was strong but the vanilla flavor was weak. He enjoyed it though. read more

Great coffee, great service, fun ambiance, great location, just an all-around great place to grab some coffee and get some work done. Love Roots Brew! read more

Quaint little coffee shop located right across the street from Ferris Coffee. I was introduced to Roots by my chiropractor when they gave me a few packets of the Roots brew bags to try (coffee in a tea bag that you steep). We finally got to make it in person! Husband got a large Hazelnut Latte and I got a large Lavender Latte. We also got two loaded Asiago bagels, one with scrambled egg, bacon, and cheese spread and the other with salmon, capers, and dill spread. The coffee was good, of course. I really like that they were able to make their loaded bagel toppings into actual spreads, so it's neat and clean when you bite into the bagel since everything is whipped together. We didn't have chunks of egg or lox falling out all over the place, which I really appreciated! Service was quick as we beat the mid morning rush. We'll have to try their loaded waffles next time! read more

Roots Brew Shop - a bagel and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Local coffee shop my bf has been wanting to try for a while! Located on the corner of an apartment building (not sure what one) and near Ferris Coffee. The inside is very comfy with mismatched furniture and plenty of places to sit for almost any size party if you're there alone or with a few. My boyfriend ordered the Americano and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered a Hazelnut Latte and asked for oatmilk as a dairy alternative. They also have almond milk for an up charge of $1. We didn't try any of the food or snacks available but I'm sure we will be back soon to try more of their menu. I will definitely be back :) read more

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Great Space. A little noisy. I liked my cappuccino. My friend had tea but tea isn't their thing.

Cute place! I really like the hipster vibes and the mismatching table/chair theme. They've got a nice selection of "fancy" bagels. Jimmye and I dabbled a bit and were pleasantly surprised ! I opted for the everything bagel with the smoked salmon and capers spread. Wow! First off, these everything bagels have roasted red peppers.... why didn't I ever think of this! The subtle heat from the bagel really went well with the salmon spread. It was so good ! I also had a light roast drip. One thing, the creamer wasn't easily accessible so maybe they can put some creamer around. They also have waffles on Saturdays! Jimmye had the apple pie waffle and said it was fresh tasting and full of apple chunks. I trust him I would definitely come back and try other items ! read more

Roots Brew Shop - Yummy love a savory breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Solid place to catch up with friends or crank out some homework. It's a popular spot and gets quite busy during high times. They have an assortment of seating options, which include old church benches, which adds to the character of roots. Their coffee isn't anything "special" per se, but it's good coffee none the less. I no longer live in GR but will usually make a stop at Roots every time I'm in town visiting family and friends. This most recent time, I got a black medium roast coffee and it was delicious. read more

Roots Brew Shop - Black Drip Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I went to Roots Brew Shop the other day to work remotely, and I highly recommend it! There is a lot of seating, strong and free wifi, and power outlets throughout the cafe to charge your laptop. Their coffee is really good (I had the seasonal Lemon Lavender Latte!) and their bagels are delicious. Super friendly and quick service! Very reasonable prices. read more

Love this place! Such sweet staff, comforting place, and delicious stuff! Meant up with an old friend here to catch up and the vibes were great. read more

When I told my friends I was visiting Grand Rapids for five weeks, Roots Brew Shop was the most recommended coffee shop. On the west side of the city surrounded by industrial buildings repurposed into condos is this large coffee shop. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once inside, you'll see how big it is! They make good use of the space with booths, couches, chairs and tables scattered throughout the open space. Outlets are plentiful and wifi is strong. The coffee menu is generous and I was happy to see six different latte flavors. Drinks come in small (12 ounce) and large (16 ounce). My hazelnut latte was creamy and under $5 (unlike other coffee shops). read more

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Mocha: One Star Asiago Bagel with Salmon Spread: Two Stars Roast Beef Sandwich on Sourdough: Four Stars The mocha is easily one of the worst coffees I have ever had. It's my first order at any new coffee shop and this is borderline undrinkable. The price for a 16oz was on-par with others in the area, but I will never get coffee here again. The bagel spreads were all the rage on the reviews. It piqued my interest so I grabbed one with my coffee. Well, the bagel is not what I expected. She definitely went on a diet and is much thinner than any bagel I've seen at a grocery store or other bakery. Bagel was dense and squat in stature (overproofed for sure). It was odd. In addition to that, the spread WAS SO GOOD! However, it was spread on like butter - again, no place I've ever gone to has been that hasty with the spread. Ever. Subway loads more condiments than I encountered here. Proceed with caution. Lastly, I did get their sandwich a day prior and really, really enjoyed it. The sourdough was great. The size of the sandwich was just right and it had really great flavors. For $10 you get the sandwich and a bag of chips - which was exactly what I needed. It was fresh and something I'd get again. However, they do not take call ahead orders so you'll need to wait for it to be made. This was only about 10-15 minutes during lunch, so not bad at all. read more

Roots is a whole community within itself! I'm telling you guys, it is ALWAYS busy when I'm in there and I'm always lucky to find a seat because Roots Brew is THAT LOVED by the Grand Rapids community. You guys will love it too! Stop by Roots, grab a coffee and a baked good, and enjoy their beautiful space!! read more

Roots Brew Shop - a display of coffee and pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chill comfy seating, delicious not acidic espresso, local art displayed for sale, free parking on street, walkable from fish ladder park. Sweet & thoughtful staff! read more

Roots Brew Shop - Lavender oat milk latte, so good! Thanks for making our day extra special! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

If I lived in Grand Rapids, I would go here all the time! Isn't it wonderful when Yelp leads you to the perfect place? I sure think so. I was very grateful to wake up needing to do some computer work and find Roots Brew Shop to do so. When I arrived around 8:30 am, there were only two or three other tables in there and it was very quiet and peaceful. By around 11, when I left, it was much busier but still felt mellow and comfortable. This coffee shop/brew shop is much larger than I expected with lots of natural light from the windows, beautiful local artwork on the walls, and quaint mismatched tables and chairs. The furniture reminds of a grandmother's home with lots of wood and pastel colors. The tables are spaced out enough so that there is plenty of seating but enough space between tables that you're not overhearing everyone around you's conversation. The barista was very friendly and chill and I ordered a LaCroix, a coffee and a rosemary and salt bagel with veggie cream cheese. The coffee was tasty and the bagel was super delicious. I'm not sure if they make them themselves or buy them but they were thin, large bagels and mine was flavored perfectly. I could taste both the rosemary and salt without it being an overwhelming savory flavor for first thing in the morning. I was very happy with my simple breakfast. I stayed here and did work for 2.5 hours and felt cozy and happy the whole time. I might even have to make another stop here again before I head back to NC. read more

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Roots is a great coffee shop in GR! I'm very simple but their Americano is great! Love the ambiance of the shop and their staff is super chill read more

roots brew shop has tons of space for studying/doing work! i love the fact that all the seating options differ from booths to chairs and lounges. they have their own blends and brew options. coffee was pretty good! the dark chocolate hot chocolate was super tasty. they have a calendar with events which seems like a blast. friendly staff! it did get busy with students and parking is offered on the street. i would return for the light space and atmosphere! read more

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My favorite food item here is the Asiago bagel.. it's not thick and they're very generous with the cream cheese, the service is top and the place is spacious only dilema is the parking so get there early. read more

Weird vibes... if you know you know. Espresso drinks are not strong, very watered down, if you like a good espresso you will not be pleased. If you like milky, over-sweet drinks, you'll love it. Bagels are pretty good. Like I said, weird vibes though. read more

This was a fast paced and crowded shop at the time I visited. Had a drip and a scone, both were delicious. The vibes and ambiance at this shop were solid. Video meetings, study sessions and friends chatting was the vibe here. I felt right at home and strongly encourage this as a must stop. Cool neighborhood also. read more

Solid go-to spot for studying and hanging out with delightful coffee and light bites. Located north of downtown Grand Rapids, it's a nice quaint coffee shop across the river and bridges that serves a suburban area. It's about a 30 minute walk from my house so I always like a productive walk with beautiful scenery-- Lookout Park and bridges. I appreciate their flavorful, smooth coffee and have tried the mocha and Chai latte. Both are equally good with quality espresso and I usually get my Chai dirty ;) an extra shot is $.50 but they can give you two since the machine pulls two shots anyway. Interior and ambiance is low-key casual, earthy hipster. Open space, plenty of tables, booths, and comfy couches. Fast WIFI (most of the time) BUT it gets insanely cold inside sometimes so bring a jacket. Parking is scarce and on the street with not much around. So you'll be purposeful in just coming here and not being distracted. Service is fast friendly, and although prices are a bit moreso expensive than your average shop. Haven't tried the bagels but they have like 100 different flavors of cream cheese, wow! read more

Ambience- great mix of seating which makes it ideal for a variety of stays. Can't wait until this pandemic is over . You could study, meet up with people, plan an insurrection, talk about normal business things; you know, the usual. Coffee- very good. Is this especially set apart from other good coffee shops in the area? No. Do they roast their own coffee? I don't think so. Regardless, their espresso machine is great, the brewed coffee choices are nice, they have a bunch of interesting drinks for non-coffee drinkers like kombucha, local root-beer, lots of tea. Non-coffee- read last sentence of above Owner- she is very nice. Idk what else you want me to say. I have friends who say this is their favorite GR coffee shop, I'm certainly fond of it. It's not pretentious which is nice. read more

My fav place to meet someone to talk or just chill with virtual work and my laptop! Great overnight oats for low gluten folks, and the tea is awesome. I always judge a coffee shop by the tea! read more

I had the pleasure of sipping on some coffee here for a few hours today and really enjoyed myself. The shop is nice and open and feels very inviting and equal parts intimate and public. I feel like I could come in on my own and sit and work or come with a group of friends all without issue. The menu is nice and they have a varied selection of coffee options and teas. If you don't see something on the menu you are encouraged to ask someone and I got the feeling they'd be more than happy to hook you up with your special request. They also sell some food items, I saw some bowls of soup that looked amazing and I was jealous I was not ready to eat yet. The did have packaged vegan snack bars and I heard they often (but not always) have fresh fruit to buy which is nice. We sat on some comfy couches and chatted surround by plenty of people working and meeting in the few hours I was there. I had the nitro coffee which I really enjoyed and would get again no question. Smooth, full-bodied, and robust. I got a nice little caffeine kick from it no question. Prices were good and the bathrooms were clean. No complaints. Lots of big windows to let in the natural light too! read more

Roots Brew Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love coming here. The coffee is good, chai is good, hot chocolate is good... Today I also tried the Vegan Breakfast bar, from the Nantucket bakery - very yummy and filled the hole. Staff is friendly and the music playin in the background is always good. read more

Such a cozy and comfy coffee shop! Great location to study or meet up with a friend. They have an ample amount of seating options. 1. Price - very fair- we ordered an Ethiopian drip coffee & green tea and the total was only $5 2. Quality- the quality of both drinks exceeded expectations. My husband & I have received professional coffee training and we were very happy with the quality here! 3. Staff - down to earth & friendly - this is not something you see at a lot of coffee shops today! read more

Delicious Coffee, Awesome Environment, Fiber Internet. Hang out for a quick brew or setup and work for an hour, nice selection of outlets.

Can't go wrong with the bagels here! So so good and staff is very friendly. New favorite coffee shop.

I hop around to different GR coffee shops, but Roots will always be a personal favorite (west side best side, amirite?). Kombucha on tap is a classic go to for me or a simple cafe miel. The baristas are super knowledgeable, helpful and ensure you aren't drinking burnt coffee. Also love the lounging area, it's open space, cute plants on the table and doesn't usually get too too loud. read more

I came here with a friend, and we got coffee and tea. The service is super friendly! Lots of indoor seating, I had no problem finding a place to sit. Lots of people come here to do work though, so be prepared for it to be a little busy. I got the latte miel, and it was delicious! Perfect amount of sweet. The barista said they make their own lavender syrup, so I'll need to try their lavender latte next time! I didn't have a chance to try their bagels or sandwiches, but they look massive! They have a great selection of magnets which are locally made, so those are fun too. Free parking on the road too. read more

By far the worst customer service I have received. I ordered a pour over coffee that took over 30 minutes to be made. When I asked why it took so long she said "because they take more time and focus to do, so we were serving the other customers" as if I wasn't a paying customer myself. I won't be returning. read more

Their bagels and salmon cream cheese are amazing!!! 5/5 stars. Vanilla lattes are a 4/5 stars...they're good but a little weak. They don't WOW me like some of the other coffee shops in the area. The atmosphere is a 2/5 stars, in my opinion. Yes, the place is spacious...but almost a little too spacious to where it feels cold and spread out. I prefer the smaller places with a cozy vibe like most coffee shops. read more

Roots Brew Shop - Goooood morning! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Roots is a cute little coffee shop on the west side! It's just slightly above average. If you're already going out of your way for a coffee shop, then I would try something different, but if you need to stop by for a cup of coffee then absolutely nothing wrong with it! Great coffee and friendly staff! It is a solid place to work/do homework but lacks a little atmosphere. Not my favorite coffee shop but can't say anything bad about it either! read more

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Had a chai latte with oat milk and it was delicious. Great, friendly service with a relaxing atmosphere. Downtown Grand Rapids feel/decor. I'll look forward to going more often. read more

Great small business coffee shop in GR, staffed and run by wonderful people. Very good coffee , and some of their pastries are amazing. Definitely my favorite coffee shop in Grand Rapids read more

Lots of plugs, great atmosphere and good place to study. Love that it is in open space! Has sandwiches, bagels, coffee, and kombucha. Super nice open 630-9 m-fri and 8a-9p sat! I'll be back to study here! read more

Roots Brew Shop - BLT, Ethiopian coffee and study time! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Roots Brew Shop is my go-to of mine for meeting friends for coffee or setting up shop to get some work done. It is very spacious aka I don't feel crammed right up to the person next to me or feeling like I am basically a part of the conversation at the next table over. A great atmosphere to plug in and get some work done without feeling too distracted with that is happening around me. This can be seen as a positive or a negative but for me the seating isn't all the comfortable. A lot of the bigger tables around the perimeter are old church pews that are used for seating. To me this are one of the most uncomfortable things on the planet. But a positive to them being uncomfortable is that I can never get too comfortable to where I don't feel motivated to get work done anymore. They do have some additional tables that have vintage chairs and a couple comfy chairs and sofa scattered about to. I have only ordered a pour-over coffee and it is always delicious and seems a bit cheaper than other places around town. A friend of mine ordered soup once and said it was delightful. I am curious to try the kombucha they have on tap. People seem to order their bagels pretty often too but just not my thing! read more

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