I wouldn't have ever thought to head to social misfits for my weekday morning matcha but here we are. the menu includes standards and fun lattes with house made syrups. they also have oat and almond milk for a $2 up charge. i ordered an iced matcha with pistachio syrup and my partner ordered a bananas foster latte (both with oat milk). The pistachio syrup was legit - there were actual pistachio chunks and no fake pistachio extract flavor. i definitely would have preferred my drink sweeter though. i was also impressed by the drink to ice ratio. so many iced drinks are mostly ice but this matcha was FULL and not overly diluted with milk. i really enjoyed the flavor of the matcha itself as well. my partner said he'd give his latte a 9.1 out of 10. unfortunately there do not seem to be any vegan food options so it will be drinks only for us. read more

Social Misfits - matcha with pistachio syrup and oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This was the restaurant attached to our hotel, bottom floor, loved you could access it from the hotel or from outside. It's very punk rock and lively in there, walking in a sigh said " Please don't do coke in the bathrooms" lol so like ok sure!? lol The whole place menu is built on waffles, sweet and savory! We went with one of each...the pizza stick waffles and a monte cristo sandwich, both were heavy, filling, delicious like bar food, I would say. They were quite busy with every seat filled and we still got very fast service. read more

Social Misfits - Pizza sticks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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It's never actually open. Maybe until noon. Every app and their own site have all these days and hours they are open and they aren't. Waffles are soggy and chicken over fried/cooked. Expensive. Your clothes smell like burned chicken all day if you get in for even 15 mins and leave. They think they are cheeky and hip; they actually forgot what hospitality really is. Do not recommend read more

Amazing food options and a great variety of NA options. The ambiance looks expensive and luxurious but prices are affordable. The food really is high quality. I got the hashtag. It was a whole breakfast bowl on a waffle. Delicious read more

Social Misfits - Non alcoholic sangria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The place has class and a fun atmosphere. The waffle forward menu is bold and delivers. The service was good and pleasantly delivered. Everyone came away stuffed and happy. read more

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Back after a 2 year hiatus. Jake was our server and he did a great job. Food is still out there. Grand slam, Rancho Libre, and Son of a Biscuit all very good. Only complaint was my over medium eggs were over hard but still edible. Way too much food for the 3 of us. We love the interior of this place. Nice to just come and have a chai latte if you want too. Wish we had something like this closer to us as we would make it a regular stop. Good food and good service. This is still a go to place in my book. read more

We were staying at the attached hotel and tried to drop in for a quick to go drink to take back to our room. Host was very nice and said no problem, head over to the bar. Bartender greeted us and took order and told us to sit down.. I'll bring them by. It wasn't busy and we watch the Bartender proceed to fill new tickets coming into bar from tables. After about 15 mins we told them we were leaving. Left us with a "sorry" but it was clear they didn't seem to care. I would work on getting a more skilled bartender that can handle simple orders. read more

This place has some very unique breakfast dishes mostly waffle based. We stopped in here with a small group and were seated promptly. Our server was prompt and we ordered a few of the crazy fun dishes. I had the Love me tender dish which was a waffle with peanut butter, caramelized banana, bacon and a maple bourbon syrup. Oh my this was good. The rest of my group had amazing dishes as well and we had a great time. When in Grand Rapids, stop in here for a fun unique breakfast. read more

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Any time is a good time for waffles. They're a vehicle for so many sweet and savory ingredients, in my opinion. So when my family and I were walking around downtown Grand Rapids and needed a place to eat breakfast, we popped into Social Misfits because their menu is basically 90% waffles. My kids love waffles. Every kid loves waffles. Waffles it is! This is a great restaurant for families (because ... waffles), but also a great restaurant for adults because they have a nice selection of creative cocktails in the evening, and coffee in the morning. Social Misfits is basically waffles, alcohol and caffeine, in that order. When we visited in the morning, the adults opted for coffee (really great black coffee!) and the kids both opted for the Little Lad, a waffle topped with strawberries, blueberries and chantilly cream (basically whipped cream, but a little sweeter and whipped a little longer). Both of my children ate most of their waffle, which is a big thing, considering they usually eat like birds. We also got the Son of a Biscuit, which was a garlic parmesan waffle topped with chicken sausage gravy and a fried egg. You could add fried chicken to the mix for an extra $6 (we did not). This one was fine, but the egg was way overcooked! Oh well. Lastly: We got the Ol' Blue Eyes, a waffle topped with blueberry compote, lemon curd, whipped ricotta and graham cracker crumbs. This one tasted amazing, but there was so much blueberry compote and lemon curd that it made the waffle a bit soggy. I think the chef was feeling generous with the toppings, but homie needed to hold back a tad. Sometimes, a little bit goes a long way! Fifty percent less gloppy stuff would have made this waffle dish 100% better. If you ain't really about that waffle life, then not to worry. Social Misfits also has a few "not waffles" items on the menu, like salads, sandwiches and a couple of bar snacks. But I think if you visit this restaurant, you need to just embrace waffles. There are more than a dozen different waffles on the menu. They're all fun and well-thought-out. Pick one and eat waffles for breakfast, lunch or dinner. read more

This restaurant/coffee shop has a lot of great drinks! We settled in after walking around the river and were quickly seated. Our server was friendly and gave us a couple of suggestions. My London Fog was absolutely fantastic! It was one of the best ones I have ever had and I drink them often!!!! I loved the lavender sprig on top. The grilled cheese was AMAZING! Wow! Tons of flavor with crispy cheesy edges. It was a large sandwich and quite filling. I did the swap for the hummus and veggies. It was delicious. I forgot to get a picture of the sandwich but it is something I would definitely order again. The prices are a little high but not ridiculous. I would come back. read more

Social Misfits - London Fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

A little overpriced waffles, and they were...fine. Easily could be made at home, and nothing too exciting that draws me to want to return.

Was in the area for work and stumbled upon this place. It gets quite popular, so you may want to reserve a table. This is a CASHLESS establishment. Waitstaff was extremely friendly, the vibe here is "comfy trendy". They serve differnt types of sweet and savory waffles, as well as non waffle dishes. There is an interesting ramen waffle I wanted to try, but am a basic waffle lover at heart. Inside and outside seating. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Delicious waffles in a relaxed atmosphere. Sugar Lovers -a great place to visit. Eclectic decorations- including musician photos and more! read more

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The menu here is full of unique waffles and coffees/cocktails. Our sever was great, very personable and attentive despite being busy. Our food was fresh and flavorful. read more

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Great location down town and has a kind of hang out vibe with darker setting and bar feel. Also had a surprisingly good salad and frittata for the bar-waffle vibe they had going on. The salad had croutons that were made from maple-waffles. Overall, food was great. Limited servers but we came at an off hour. Friendly, nice and punctual with the food. read more

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Seated immediately on a Friday morning. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Great recommendations and I was able to get sweet with a side of savory (chicken). Soooo yummy and presented beautifully. One of my favorite stops this trip. read more

Social Misfits - Side of chicken, latte, waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best espresso martini ever And Tyler the magician was awesome too. Cool entertainment read more

Came here for a work dinner and we ordered the monte Cristo and Nashville hot. Both portions were huge but delicious. We sat right by the window and it was overall a great time! read more

Social Misfits - Monte cristo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Bananas Foster Iced Latte = 10/10! Loved being able to enjoy cocktails at night and then wake up to a delicious latte in the morning during our stay at the Residence Inn. read more

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Delicious and unique coffee and waffle menu! I have only gone for breakfast, but they have a great cocktail/ drink selection as well.

Do you love waffles? If your answer is yes, then this is one place you NEED to try out in Grand Rapids. The place is Stunning! Food is so unique and tasty, Country Grammar is my favorite as of now! Waiter was so nice explaining all options our first time coming. Can't wait to go back and try more waffles. read more

Social Misfits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We had a great experience at Social Misfits! We ordered the bar mix and two espresso martinis to start. The bar mix was fabulous, I think the only thing that could make it better is it was served warm. The espresso martini was the best I've had in Grand Rapids by far. Their statement on the menu is so true. For lunch we ordered the Peter Pan and Teen Spirit. Both were amazing. The chicken could have been seasoned more but the Mac n cheese made up for that. 100% will come back!!! read more

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The food here was amazing 10/10. I ordered the chicken and waffles and the lox waffles - the lox was my favorite! I wanted to order the Mac and cheese on my waffle but at the time they ran out. I had a beautiful espresso martini as well. The inside of the restaurant was very cute and I loved all the large windows. The only downside was the wait to get serviced took a very long time. This was on a Sunday so I understand being busy but it took over an hour for our food to come in. 4/5 only because of the long wait to get in and out food to come out but overall loved it and would go back! read more

Social Misfits - Lox waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The wait time to get in was very long but there isn't a lot of seating so I could see why that was an issue. Otherwise, our server was amazing and friendly. All of our food was delicious and the drinks are very strong. Highly recommend the monte cristo sandwich! read more

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3.75 This place was super cute, kinda if old world charm and tech had a baby, lol. I was seated at a table and the waitress presented me with menus. She turned out to be awesome, very attentive and willing to answer my multitude of questions. She recommended some good local beers. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese and that's where I went wrong. Social Misfits take on it is too big and tastes too much like pancake or waffle to me. Unfortunately I didn't eat much of it and left it at the restaurant on my way out. I'd return, I'd just definitely get something else next time. read more

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We loved the vibe and the service. The waffles were so creative and executed well. We were a little disappointed by the fried chicken. It was hard instead of crunchy and a little bland. I'd say the sweet waffles take the cake! read more

When I say I crave Social Misfits, it is not an exaggeration. The Dope One is one of my top dishes in the city. The vibes in there are truly immaculate. The staff is always helpful which is a nice bonus to a place that does food right! read more

I finally got to try Social Misfits, and it didn't disappoint! I went with my brother on a Saturday and it was pretty packed, though luckily there were still a few tables to spare (we did go around noon, which is the prime time for lunch/brunch). I do recommend going early if there's a specific item you want to try! They ran out of the R.B.G. when we ordered. We ordered the Yasuke, Country Grammar, and the Ol' Blue Eyes to share and they were super delicious! Our favorite was the Yasuke one. I'll definitely have to come back to try the other ones! read more

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Love the ambience and fun decor! The waffles are the most creative ever and I basically had a waffle with chicken sausage and some fried chicken. My companion- Mac and cheese with fried chicken waffle. Solid versions of Bloody Mary and many juice options for mimosas. A must go to for breakfast! read more

Social Misfits - Son of a biscuit with chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love this place, We ordered lavender longon fog tea along with peter parker waffle. Very delicious food, cozy atmosphere and great service ! Prices are very reasonable. My only observation is how limited is the menu, especially when it comes to savory food options. read more

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This was a fun spot to go to. I had the blue eyes waffles. Overall it was pretty good. Some of the creams used were a bit grainy but it didn't distract too much from the flavor. I also grabbed a hot chocolate. It was pretty but the flavor was a bit watery. There was a DJ playing music just outside. Fun vibes for night out. read more

Unique and fun place to see and revisit. Menu is eclectic and taste inspiring. Try it you will like it! Staff members welcoming, pleasant and attentive. They really love working there and it shows. Music and ambiance is vibrant and engaging. read more

Social Misfits - Example of wall art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The ambiance is hip with very small tables. Our server was very attentive and made some great recommendations. But the food...WOW. The Love Me Tender. What a great flavor combination. Elvis knew what he was doing. I had the CUBANESQUE. Again, tender and delicious. read more

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Excellent brunch. Finished off a weekend in town for a wedding with a some delicious brunch here The waffles are phenomenal. Also loved the vibe of the place. Super cool. We did have to wait a bit, which was expected for a Sunday morning at a brunch place, but once we were seated, service was quick and we had our delicious food in front of us in no time. read more

Travis was my server and very kind and attentive. I ordered the Cuban and it had good flavor the only reason I gave 4 vs 5 is bc for 16.00 I wish I got fries vs a few chips. What can I say though this is a waffle restaurant not a sandwich shop. The ambiance is cool, except that creepy picture of Pennywise... Come visit Travis and say hi! read more

Social Misfits - Cuban - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food AMAZING! air quality is so bad my nose and eyes burned the whole time. They have the door propped open but DO NOT come here if you have asthma. How the health department isn't all over this is very surprising. read more

This place is just.. a total waste of time. Simply put, it's pretentious. I have gone here 3 times. The food is overpriced, the service is sub par. what are you paying for? The hours are horrendous, the offerings are slim. It gives off the vibe as if they think YOU should feel lucky to be there. Decor is out there, but a bit tacky. I get it- trying to give off the impression of a specialty shoppe, but it's not. And also- the tables are too small and impractical! I have visited for food as well as to sip coffee and chat with a friend/ study - we had to sit at separate tables! Message to the owners- do better! This place has potential but it lacks focus! read more

Service was fantastic (staff is amazing), food was fantastic, cocktails were fantastic but they need a fucking exhaust fan in their kitchen because why is your entire restaurant smoky as shit so much that you can see it before you even walk in!? read more

Social Misfits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Visited during a day out at Art Prize with a gluten-free friend. Had to update the review to say that she LOVED the waffle. It was perfect and on sight we couldn't tell which was which (except for the marker). She was delighted to find there was even GF Graham cracker crumble, commenting that often GF people just miss out on the fun extras when a dish is made with a GF option. Service was excellent as usual. Our server, Travis was excellent and attentive. Overall, my friend enjoyed the vibe and the intentionality in the space, including the inclusiveness. Also, 5 stars on your waffles! read more

Social Misfits - Ol' Blue Eyes, one is gluten-free and the other is regular, can you tell the difference? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's clear why Social Misfits has 4.5 stars on Yelp, this place is poppin'! Super hip, stylist restaurant and bar in a great location at the edge of downtown. Known for their waffles, they also have a great cocktail list, salads, and sandwiches. I decided to order the waffle with mac and cheese and fried chicken because it's their most popular and although it was delicious, my friend ordered the Ramen waffle which was easily my favorite that I tried and I'm still daydreaming about it. Our server wasn't too great and forgot my drink but that's ok, it happens. We waited about 45 minutes to get seated but it was prime time on a Sunday. I can't wait to come back with a bunch of friends so we can order everything and share!!!! read more

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