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.

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.

Rainforest Blend: The Magnum Coffee Roastery is family owned and was founded by owner "The Big…read moreBean". The Big Bean developed a love for coffee during late night study sessions while in college. I totally relate as college was when I acquired a taste for the drink (except it was before early morning lab). Anyways, this eventually led to him pursuing a master's thesis on the emerging specialty coffee industry. All this was over twenty-five years ago and since then his company has become one of the leading private label coffee suppliers in the country. I've never heard of the company, but I spotted the Rainforest Blend on sale at my local Meijer and decided to give it a chance. The metallic purple packaging and tropical theme were what initially drew me in. I thought the grounds had a fantastic aroma, but the brewed coffee was overall somewhat bland. Who knows, maybe I just got a bad bag? I'll be sticking to my regular brands though as the Rainforest Blend was just okay. Doughboy_Food_Reviews *I brew my coffee using 8oz of water to 2 tablespoons of grounds, adding 1 packet of Splenda and 1.5oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or skim milk

Fun spot with cute vibes! I love exploring new coffee shops and this one is definitely up there on…read moremy list. Super friendly staff! With a good amount of seating and tasty coffee options this is a great place to do work or meet up with friends. I can wait to return! Drink: -12oz iced vanilla latte with oat milk. Goood rich coffee with the perfect amount of sweetness!

Possibly my new favorite spot for a bagel?…read more The matcha was good - smooth and creamy. The flavor of their vanilla syrup isn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. I live for fun specialty matcha and while they did have one on the menu, the pine flavors weren't appealing to me. Surprisingly, the real star of the show was the bagel. Not the avocado spread that was on it, that just tasted like that overly acidic stuff you get in the little cups, but the bagel itself was amazing. It was chewy but not tough to chew. I loved its soft doughy texture. They also had some vegan treats available that i'd love to try next time. The matcha was good but not my top pick in GR but that bagel would definitely bring me back.

Ron roasts his own beans. Gotta try it. I am confident you will enjoy the coffee. This spring he is…read moreadding a patio out front.

Love this small roastery and coffeeshop! Freshly roasted brand, super friendly staff and…read moreincredibly delicious coffee. Yahoo!!! Look for events!

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

Amazing place. Stop by for a coffee in a great refurbished warehouse. Craig too the time to show us…read morearound. We love coffee but are newbies to brewing, with freshly toasted beans. We were looking for freshly roasted coffee and were pleasantly surprised that the owner, Craig, gave us the tour & took the time to explain the process (which is very interesting). We'll be back & will bring our friends.

Friendly staff serving up a delicious latte. I would recommend the Café Meil Latte. 10/10…read more Syrups made in house. So good. If you can, stay and chat. Relaxing vibes. Pro tip: Food and snack options are limited. Bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls and cookies. That being said, the Blueberry muffin was quite good.

Spent a week in the area and got coffee here multiple times, they even gave us a punch card! Very…read morefriendly staff and made delicious peanut butter lattes. It was a very calm ambiance in there. Would recommend if you are nearby!

wonderful vibes inside but the drinks are not for me…read more the space and the sunlight are great. they have basic drinks, a few summer specials, and terra bagels for $4 or day old bagels for $2.50. my partner and i both agreed our drinks tasted watered down. i ordered a vanilla matcha and he ordered a vanilla latte. there was very little matcha flavor. it was more like drinking a vanilla milk. even the faint matcha taste i was able to get from the drink was not very good.

Before doing some shopping stopped in to grab a coffee to warm us up. We were warmly greeted and…read morepromptly got our delicious lattes. It's a super inviting space, we got a cute little seat in front of the window to chat before starting our walk. Super yummy and great atmosphere. I look forward to coming back to work in the future.

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.

first time coming here and the food was SO good! I got the strawberry matcha and the Mountie both…read morewere amazing, no notes. Patiently waiting until I get a chance to go back and try the carrot cake latte!

Ordered the breakfast Crunchwrap and it is 10/10! Perfect amount of crispiness and creaminess. If…read moreyou haven't tried it, you should!

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!