Excellent latte & a quiet place to read mid day on Friday…read more Friendly, efficient, and no wait for hot tasty coffee on a cold day.

I needed a quiet place to work for a couple of hours and my husband suggested citybru. So glad he…read moredid! I'd been to the cityvu bistro plenty of times (which is always awesome) but never thought to go to the hotel for coffee and wireless. Such a tranquil spot to sit and hammer out some work with a tasty coffee. I highly recommend it!

Adorable little coffee cafe just off the main strip in holland. Had an iced "comfort" flavored…read morecoffee--which I think was like a a smores type blend and it was delicious! Even more delicious was the raspberry chocolate chip muffin I had. We were headed back to Indiana that afternoon and I saved half of it for breakfast the following morning and was so glad I did! I'll be dreaming about that muffin for a long time! lol!

Really enjoyed the coffee and food here, but the overall atmosphere and service kept this from…read morebeing a 5-star experience. The coffee was genuinely excellent. The coffee-to-flavor ratio was perfect, and everything was made with high quality ingredients. The hash brown was delicious too, and I would definitely come back for both. The atmosphere was probably my biggest hesitation. Even though it wasn't particularly busy when we visited, it was loud and a little overstimulating. The space also felt somewhat cluttered, almost like they had everything you need, but hard to find where things would be. It could have been a little cleaner as well. There is some nice outdoor seating, which I really liked. The service wasn't bad, but it didn't feel especially warm or welcoming either. The barista seemed fairly disengaged (but she did make a great coffee). I think this would be a nice place to meet up with a friend for a coffee and something to eat. I probably wouldn't choose it as a place to work. Overall, the food and coffee were great so I'm glad we stopped in. I just wish the atmosphere and customer service matched the quality of what they're serving!

Very nice people who are quite helpful, super cute decor, and pretty easy to find! Lots of street…read moreparking and very easy to get around. The menu covers a lot of food options, and their desserts are pretty delicious Got a brulatte and the slightly chewy sugar topping is quite fun! Classic cold brew is also very solid. Does get busy, so you may have to wait a bit.

Came here right before walking in the Tulip Time parade with my coworkers. I got the berry cupcake…read moreand Nutella latte. It hit the spot at the time in that it kept me warm and indoors but neither was especially memorable. I couldn't really taste any Nutella in the latte, though it was still a decent latte overall. The cupcake seemed a little stale, but considering it was gluten-free, it still wasn't bad. Service was quick, and it was a convenient stop before the parade.

I love my coffee, so when I travel, I always seek out a local roaster, and I am SO GLAD that I…read morefound Uncommon during my first visit to Lake Michigan! I'd come across them while doing my HW for the trip, but without really knowing the area, I'd thought that staying in South Haven meant I wouldn't get the chance to visit, but after stopping in to The Flying Saucer in South Haven and picking up their beans there for the house, I learned everything is kinda close on this part of the coast! This is their main location, right in the heart of Saugatuck. It's cozy and colorful, warm and inviting, and filled with some incredibly sweet people. Oh yeah. They have A LOT of great coffee too! Their specialty and seasonal drinks all sounded delicious, but I'm a purist in pursuit of the best cup of black coffee, here for the single origins and blends that are sourced and roasted by this skilled team. Walking in I was faced by a massive wall filled with beautiful bags of beans from all over the world, each labeled with notes on origin, processing and flavor profile. I set my sights on a pour over and when the cashier said I could choose anything from the wall, I was gobsmacked (that's a funny word). The range was so impressive, with great representation from all over the world, processed in all different ways, making the choice quite difficult. It's a good thing I used my time in line to look at all of the options, and I settled on a white honey processed coffee called Villa Sarchi, which was delightful. If I have one quibble it's that they didn't have an actual pour over menu and this is simply because I enjoy asking the baristas about the coffees. This spot is super hot, with a line out the door at all times, so despite the barista at the counter being incredibly accommodating, I couldn't in good conscience hold up the patrons behind me with too many questions or returns to the wall. I also tried their espresso lime tonic for a beverage to stroll with and enjoyed the slight sweet and tart drink very much on a hot day. Uncommon also has a great menu of food offerings and we had a bagel breakfast sandwich and one of their MASSIVE savory scones. I wish I'd asked or been asked about warming the scone because it definitely needed it, but holy hell this thing was packed with cheesy goodness and the perfect foil to my naturally sweet coffee. Normally I go home with one bag of coffee as a souvenir, but I couldn't help but buy two, which were in addition to the beans I also bought in South Haven! In total I think I sampled about 5 different Uncommon roasts and loved them all! I loved this place so much I looked to buy merch, but sadly they had run out of the sizes I needed. There's always next time. Or maybe they'll ship...

Very much looks the part, but was left wanting a little more tbh…read more First off, vibes wise: amazing. Beautiful old house converted to a coffee shop with a dreamy garden in the back. Incredible. Coffee wise: fair. I ordered a few specialty summer cold brews for my wife and I and they were tiny, and my wife's was well-made with cold foam and cinnamon, but mine barely had a dollop (I gave her the good one, aren't I a nice husband?) I got a black coffee on my second visit and it wasn't very good. Service: friendly but slow. I was SO glad to have pitcher on pitcher of cold brew back at the AirBNB so I didn't have to wait. The times I came, this place was popping and it (expectedly) took some time. Hours: I was out for an early morning walk in the six o'clock am hour and several other middle-aged to elderly people were circling like vultures waiting for their caffeine fix. I feel like in peak season bumping hours to 6 or even 6:30 might do numbers for them. Food: I ordered a buttered bagel for my kids the first time in and it took a long, long time. I think they forgot about it. It appeared to be a grocery store style bagel and was ok. I'm telling you, this place looks beautiful and it's got great energy. It just so happened the business and the coffee on just a few visits didn't quite land. I would definitely encourage folks to try it out, it just missed the mark more than I was hoping for.

One of my all time favorite cafes! I've gotten a couple different drinks, last time I got a caramel…read morecinnamon hot latte, and it was amazing. The staff are always so kind and I enjoy talking to them. My drink came out pretty quickly and everyone I've gone here with has really enjoyed it. There is plenty of space to journal, yap, or do work if needed. They also have a lot of cute things for sale like mini prints, wick jars, jewelry, and so on from small businesses. Overall, I wish this was on east Michigan, I miss it everyday :)

Coffee was delicious and the service was great! I loved the coffee shop as it was very homey and…read morequiet. They had coloring pencils everywhere and the lighting was soft and calming. This coffee shop also had a BEAUTIFUL back patio that had such a great view. I would come here regularly if I lived here.

Cute + cozy!! Upon…read moreentry I was greeted by some very friendly baristas! Great staff! This place has such a cozy vibe too. A nice spot to study or just grab a coffee with friends. They also have some good options which is always a plus! Can't wait to come back for another drink. Coffee: Passionfruit Carmel Latte with oat milk: I'm a sucker for a latte and I love trying new combinations. This was sooo good!! The perfect mix of sweet with a fruit touch!

Delicious coffee in a cute spot. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some…read morewonderful recommendations. Will definitely come back when we are in holland. Would recommend the vanilla latte, cold brew, banana bread, and chocolate chip cookie

Pretty good I got the banana pounder and it is good but I can't taste to banana at all witch hurts…read moremy heart because it's called bananas pounder and I taste no banana but over all a 5 star

Not baddd.. Very…read moredifferent from starbucks. I got an iced matcha latte with Marshmallow foam and caramel drizzle. I barely tasted the matcha. $12 for two drinks

I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

We tried The Borough for the first time with the family. This restaurant/ cafe is off of 48th…read morenestled amongst the GVSU apartments. The vibe is welcoming. We appreciated the kid friendly array of games and etch-a-sketch for entertainment. The menu is fun, but you need to search for prices. We ordered fries, a plain smashburger, a panini, and two sodas for around $31. Tipping is optional and the space is bright, playing dream pop tunes and filled with young 20 somethings. The food was good enough. My panini was well grilled, but the tomatoes would have been next level had they been marinated in balsamic vinegar. Winter is tough to find tasty tomatoes so I don't fault them on it... however the tomatoes were the let down of the Turkey PT 3 panini. The smashburger was sufficient. My husband said it tasted on par with Burger King (not sure if that's a compliment or a diss because we love BK). He was disappointed with the fries because earlier pictures portrayed them as hand cut and these were definitely from frozen. Either way, we cleaned our plates. If we come back, I'd be curious to try their breakfast. The açaí bowls look delicious along with the lox bagel and Seoul sunrise. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, coffees, and teas. Glad to have something with chill vibes in the neighborhood, but I definitely feel like the oldest person in the establishment. perhaps I contributed to the aging hipster vibe. We'll be back someday in the morning

It's my favorite tasting coffee in all of Holland. It's robust and rich, but smooth. You don't need…read moreflashy collectible cups or loyalty gimmicks when you've got coffee that just tastes decadent. There's a small smattering of pastries if you're feeling nommy, but for me Simpatico is all about the coffee. You also get decent lighting here. (Why are so many coffee joints darker than Medieval dungeons?)

Wonderful people. Great service. Delicious coffee. My new weekly go-to before the Saturday farmers…read moremarket starts. Lots of options, happy to customize however you'd like. They also have a self-serve station if you want regular coffee and don't want to stand in line. Very cool setup with everything you could possibly need. They also serve food, which I have yet to try, but I'm willing to bet it's great after seeing the love and care they put into their service and drinks.

One of my husband's favorite hobbies when we travel for work is to try pancakes at different…read morerestaurants. He is very particular about pancakes, and always gets them with blueberries. He said these are hands-down one of the two best restaurants for pancakes he has ever been to. (The other is in Washington DC). The Klompen cakes with blueberries were light, fluffy, and delicious. I even had half of one of his (he ordered three!) and was incredibly impressed. I got the veggie power blend skillet (sauce on the side) with two poached eggs. I only added salt and pepper, it did not even need the sauce that came with it, it was that good. The orange juice was truly fresh squeezed, the latte was good and the coffee was strong. Overall, an excellent experience. The only drawback to our breakfast experience was not being able to have real maple syrup with the pancakes. Kristin, a thoughtful and attentive server, explained that they used to have this as an option, but no longer do. We highly recommend if you are in the area!

I had the cinnamon roll pancakes and the Dutch strudel…read more The cinnamon roll pancake was excellent. Not too sweet, great texture, and a wonderful experience all around. The strudel was also excellent with a perfectly balanced gravy, well done potatoes, and eggs. The flavors and textures were perfect. The server was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was average. Not bad average, just fine average. No complaints. Just a basic farm style diner vibe. I highly recommend this place.