Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Stray

    4.8 (83 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

    The Stray Photos

    Business Info

    THE STRAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Stray

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Quesadilla
    Jaila H.

    Had a great afternoon with a friend doing homework! The WiFi and the drinks kept us going. we were able to find somewhere to sit with outlets to charge our computers. It was a nice lull while we did homework and chatted. A very welcoming environment. The drinks were tasty and strong! The matcha gin one was so great (even for someone who doesn't love matcha. The quesadilla was spicy but the house salt and pepper chips were a nice addition. There's currently construction on division but u can take Buchanan around to get to the back of the parking lot! Look up their schedule to catch live music, painting, or other art forms!

    Ice Chai Latte
    Andrea G.

    The interior was beautiful however limited seating. Parking in the back and On side streets. They have a vegan lunch option which is a wrap and dinner option the hummus platter. However limited vegan breakfast options. Service was great and staff friendly

    Smore cafe drink
    Chelsea F.

    Came here for a bachelorette party and had a lot of fun. Some of the girls didn't drink and this place had great alternatives. I even had two of the coffee options because they looked amazing! I also had their flatbread pizza which was delicious. The live music was great too (we pre-paid for the concert and had to give them our names/tickets at the door). It was kind of loud where we were seated but you can stand/move around if you need to. I know they don't have live music every night but would definitely recommend. A great place to listen to live music without it being in a typical "bar" vibe.

    Cheese toast and tomato bisque.  Very tasty.
    Yuko F.

    I like the ambience. Will come back again soon. I like croissants so I prefer it not heated. But I like heated too.

    Matcha latte
    Tran N.

    I love coming to The Stray to study, meet up with friends, or for a cozy reading session! There's a ton of seating and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful! They offer a variety of drinks, pastries, and food; I highly recommend their matcha latte.

    Breakfast sandwich with sausage

    The Breakfast sandwich will fulfill all your breakfast sandwich hopes and dreams. Add the sausage. 10/10. No notes.

    Teresa M.

    Non-pretentious with fabulously creamy lattes & delicious accompaniments, all at a reasonable price. What's not to love? Glancing about the large open space, you'll probably notice an eclectic collection of patrons. I believe that anyone would feel welcomed and "in place" here, a rare treat, indeed! There's ample room to plug in and get some work done or unplug and socialize the old way.

    Matthew H.

    Great spot for studying with plenty of comfy seating. Loved the chili and both the vanilla mint and salted caramel iced lattes super tasty! Service was kind and informative. Outlets can be a bit scarce. My friend didn't love the matcha, said it wasn't strong enough, but that might be personal taste. Love the creative vibe, artwork, and magnet wall!

    List of shows/activities
    Mirna I.

    Love the vibe in this cafe. It's like an escape from Michigan. Great study spot. Food and coffee slaps. Also have artwork and handmaid trinkets for sale. Already been back twice. Menu changes and got the quesadilla. Great place for a casual breakfast or lunch. Looking forward to going for a band/music night.

    Ryan K.

    True to its name The Stray welcomes all of you wandering sojourners in this life and invites you into its delightfully warm eclectic atmosphere with a solid offering of food and bevvys, it'll make you feel like waging your non-existent tail. This place feels like a community, whether it's a Tuesday morning and you need to fill that void within you with a tasty treat, or you are looking to apply your random knowledge at a Thursday trivia night (greg is an absolute DUDE), or want to lighten the dark cloud over your soul with music... then The Stray is for you. The food is like homemade but elevated. The quesadilla is a wild ride to flavortown for a coffee shop. The all-day breakfast club is excellent and reminds you that you can restart your day whenever you want. The espresso martini is a delightful dessert cocktail perfectly proportioned. Also, the baristas here know how to craft you an exquisitely unique beverage (or standard if you like standard). Stop wandering and wondering and make the Stray your home.

    Musician named Isabelle..
    Chris H.

    Excellent service and atmosphere.. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights... Great local bands.

    Yarn for sale

    See all

    22 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Very eclectic coffee house . I was there in the morning so I didn't hear any of their live music. It's worth a try!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yuko F.
    0
    92
    83

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chad A.
    189
    22
    8

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ryan K.
    28
    54
    74

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 3
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J A.
    0
    28
    28

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Very friendly staff, bagel is excellent, very good flavor, atmosphere very casual and well thought out as the way the room is set up.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kurt G.
    54
    38
    1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim V.
    5
    7
    11

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Katie C.
    450
    25
    11

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Cappuccino is excellent, the ambiance is perfect. This will definitely be a go-to for me. Thanks!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Definitely top 3 coffee I ever had in US. Light roast level with flower scent make the drink into another level.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - The Stray

    Review Highlights - The Stray

    I legitimately ensure that I fly into Grand Rapids when I go to Kalamazoo just so that I can stop at this cafe.

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Coffee Roasteries 4,063 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Magnum Coffee Roastery

    Magnum Coffee Roastery

    4.7
    (24 reviews)
    25.7 mi
    $$

    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

    Photos
    Menu
    Menu
    Rainforest Blend
    Rainforest Blend
    Large latte to take to the barn

    See all

    Large latte to take to the barn
    Runyon House Roasts

    Runyon House Roasts

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I saw this coffee truck recently at the Fulton Street Market so wanted to give it a try. They had a…read morelarge menu of coffee drinks, but also lemonades, teas, and other options. I got an iced latte, and Nate got an iced vanilla latte. Their coffee is air roasted, which apparently means it's less acidic. The people working in the truck were friendly and very kind. Our drinks were made quickly and I loved the compostable cups and straws! I'd never seen those before and thought they were very cool. The latte mostly tasted like oat milk to me, without much coffee/espresso flavor. It was good but not quite what I'm used to for a latte. I'd definitely try some of their other drinks in the future. They were also selling bags of coffee and I liked the Star Wars themes!

    It was at the farmers market, where we first discovered Runyon House Roasts. You can usually find…read morethem there all season long with coffee ready to go. They also offer their coffee ground or in whole bean bags to take home. They roast their coffee in small batches, so you always know it's fresh. What caught my eye initially were the fun names for their different blends. As a Star Wars fan myself, I couldn't help but appreciate the clever play on words they use in their marketing. I also like that they offer a subscription in a reusable canister either in one or 2 pound sizes. Three cheers for sustainability! They also have been known to offer hot chocolate mixes, and are growing their wholesale business becoming the supplier for several locations around Grand Rapids. Ed, the roaster and coffee connoisseur extraordinaire is knowledgeable friendly and will also deliver your order for a minor delivery charge. I cannot recommend them enough they literally make my morning!

    Photos
    Runyon House Roasts
    Runyon House Roasts
    Runyon House Roasts

    See all

    Runyon House Roasts

    The Stray - coffeeroasteries - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...