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    The Stray

    4.8 (79 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    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

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    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.

    Breakfast sandwich with sausage

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

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    J A.

    The Stray starts by having a colorful mural outside. That artistic vibe carries on inside. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu making ordering easy. Our orders were created & delivered in good time. Both the espresso drinks & baked goods we tried were well made. It was a completely pleasant experience. A schedule of live music & other events happen here. And in addition to the fun, funky seating area there is an outdoor patio in the rear.

    Yarn for sale
    Katy C.

    I love a good coffee shop and The Stray is a great one. I've been there several times now for work meetings and the space is large and bright, with tons of interesting things to look at. I love the tree with the musical instruments! They have local art and products available for sale throughout the shop, and each artisan is highlighted with an accompanying bio placard, which I think is super cool. You can find things like yarn, candles, apparel, cards, and more. Getting a little shopping done while enjoying a tasty beverage or snack - sounds good to me! The menu is great as they have coffee drinks, non-coffee drinks, beer, wine, and food for lunch and dinner. The Stray is also a music/event venue so check their social media for event postings. I've only ever had lattes while I'm at The Stray, but they are delicious. There is varied seating, so you're sure to find a comfy spot to work or catch up with friends. I'm looking forward to visiting again even though it's not super close to my house.

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

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

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

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    amazing atmosphere and perfect coffee. kind staff and really fun events planned here! live music, trivia, and game nights.

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

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