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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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The food was very different, but the drinks were quite well. It was just a little smoky, which some may find nice but I did not. 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

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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A+ to vibes and people!!! Decor was fantastic, creative and overall lots of fun to look at . People / service was top notch and very attentive, so nice and friendly. Unfortunately food was a miss, Country Grammar was not it . Waffle soggy, chicken room temp and a weird red sauce that didn't mix well . Honestly truly disappointed and unsure to try going again. read more

This building is near a different parking. The service is very friendly. The options of food was very interesting. They write a different waffles that you can top with both either sweet or savory choices. They also had a lot of very good breakfast drinks whether in cocktail form or just interesting forms. The ambience is fascinating lots of different pictures bright lights and things to look at. I would definitely recommend coming back if we're in the area. read more

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Despite the name, we didn't feel like misfits here. We were quick to be seated, service was great, and the eclectic style was fun and easy to find yourself lost in exploring while waiting for the food. Food came promptly, the coffee was great, although a bit heavy on the cream, and the ramen waffle was a nice mix of savory and a tad sweet. I'd definitely come back and try more of their menu items! read more

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

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All varieties of waffles you can imagine. We picked several of the sweet options, they were all amazing. Great service and a magician for the kids. Who could want more. read more

Came in for a bite to eat while I was walking around town. I needed a bit of a pick-me-up, so I ordered an iced latte, while I checked out the menu. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is the beautiful bar. Seriously it was a show stopper! Had I not needed caffeine, I may have ordered a cocktail. My server was lovely and let me know this was her first day (you def couldn't tell, she seemed like a seasoned pro). I decided to order a waffle with berries and whipped cream. Social Misfits focuses more on waffles (savory and sweet), but they have a few items on the menu that aren't waffles, so if you're looking for something like a salad or sandwich, they have it. My waffle was good. I think I may have been expecting a sweeter waffle, but it was good and crispy in the right places. The berries were fresh. read more

We so enjoy our visits here! The food is top notch and the drinks are spectacular! At our last visit there was Drag trivia and it was so fun! I only wish there was a sweet and savory option because I'm always craving the opposite of my order by the time I'm done. It's all so so good read more

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I won't lie, I don't get downtown nearly as much as I used to and I'm definitely not patient enough to hunt for street parking, but luckily Nate drove us down for a Wednesday night House Sesh at Social Misfits recently. We did find a parking spot after driving around for a bit! There are parking garages nearby as well. Each Wednesday evening they have a DJ which makes it a bit of a fun party vibe. I wasn't sure what to expect since it was our first time checking it out, but I was happy that the music was great and not super loud. We arrived around 7 pm and the music had already started but we were able to get a seat in the main bar area. It got pretty packed later on so it was nice to get there a bit early. The space is cozy so if you have a large group you may have to split up or wait a bit to be seated. It had been a while since I'd been to Social Misfits, so I was happy to see they've expanded their menu a bit to include some sandwiches and salads in addition to their fun waffle creations. We ordered the Teen Spirit and the rocket salad to split, as well as a few cocktails throughout our visit. The first drink we ordered (espresso martini) took quite a bit of time to come to the table, but they were definitely getting slammed with a lot of drink orders. The drink was tasty and we enjoyed sharing it. Our food came out shortly after and looked amazing - the waffle was a huge and the salad was fresh and presented nicely. I love savory food so the Teen Spirit waffle was right up my alley, covered with deliciously cheesy mac and cheese, and we also added the buttermilk fried chicken which had a great crunch while still juicy inside. The salad was so tasty with goat cheese, candied nuts, and sweet potato. I was hoping it wouldn't be too sweet, and it wasn't. I'd definitely get both of these dishes again, but everything we saw around us looked so good. We stayed a bit to enjoy the music so had another round of drinks - the lav saz and the McMisfit shake, which is their take on a boozy shamrock shake. Yum! I loved both of these drinks, especially the shake for a nice dessert treat. Prices are a little high here, but it's a prime downtown location and the quality of food and drink was great. Plus the waffle was generously sized and could've been shared. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

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Popped in for a cocktail after shopping. This place has it all - Andy Warhol art, stuffed mounts, a Polaroid of Michael Cera behind the bar and pictures of white cat and SO MUCH MORE. Very eclectic vibe and we are pretty generic compared to most people there - not sure we were cool enough to be there, but we sat at the bar and the lovely person that made our cocktails was so kind and personable. Great service, delicious cocktails and the food smelled so good, we both wished we hadn't already eaten! There was a lot on the menu we would have tried - next time! read more

Social Misfits - Tried to get a close up of the ice cube - It says MISFIT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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This place is in a great location!! The building is beautiful and decorated very tastefully. I guess I pictured more of a sultry-esque bar/coffee shop vibe. Which is what I was going for since all of the coffee shops close so early! It is definitely not a place to go and read a book etc., without sounding like a fogie, the music was nice but way too loud!, I was solo but if I was enjoying a meal with someone, it would have been extremely difficult to have a conversation. I think some instrumental music, light jazz would match the ambiance better, especially during dinner. The food was good, reasonably priced, I suppose. The host/server really did a great job of handling so many tables by themselves! I would probably eat here again! read more

Oh.... My.... Gawdddd.. as a personal social misfit , I decided to go and visit the mothership ! I'll be honest , I wasn't quite in the mood for sweets that morning , but I can say with 100 % certainty that the Son of a Biscuit was down and out perfection !! 10 out of 10 - HIGHLY recommend !! read more

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My take? Skip the bar snacks and save your appetite for the waffle. I went the savory route and so, so enjoyed The Dope One. One could argue it needed some acid for balance, but I was all in for the rich umami flavors. Just don't plan for any strenuous activity afterward. The best thing after wolfing down a trumped up waffle is a long session of sitting on your couch. read more

Fun ambiance and decor with plenty to catch your eye here. We stopped in on a Friday around 5 and sat at the bar and had espresso martinis that were delicious. We tried the RGB waffle with smoked salmon, cream cheese and caviar on an everything waffle and it melted in our mouths. The savoryness of the waffle with a tinge of sweet complimented the smoked salmon and smooth cream perfectly. The arugula salad with goat cheese, candied pecans and roasted sweet potato was also really good and they were generous with the pecans and goat cheese which was appreciated. The var tender who served us was really nice, would definitely utely go back when we are in town to try some more items on the menu. read more

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