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

Decent place for ice cream with a wide selection of flavors…read more Depending on the time of day (or year), you either order from the window outside or the counter indoors. Prices are a bit higher than other places in the area (maybe because of the college population? That seems to be the case with a number of businesses in Allendale.) They're building a new location just around the corner on LMD that seems to be going up quickly - hopefully that will help the access / parking there.

Husband got the blueberry sundae with fresh blueberries delicious and I got the unicorn ice cream…read morenachos! The nachos were waffley and crispy and the ice cream was so fun. There was marshmallows and sprinkles and the ice cream was all different colors. I loved it brought the child out in me.

When we walked in, the line was to the door and the line for people waiting was crazy too. They had…read moretwo people on drinks and only one on food. My drink came out decently quick but then it looked like this.... This is my go to drink and it has never looked like this. Seems like they ran out of cold foam while making my drink.

I won't be returning to this location. After placing an online order and leaving 10 minutes after…read moreplacing it, I stood in line for 45 minutes. Most of the people who came in after me got their orders before me. The staff was not apologetic in the slightest. I understand the stress during a rush hour, but this was just ridiculous. I ordered 4 bagels and 3 drinks, and 2 out of the 4 bagels were not made correctly. While I understand I had a larger order, there is no reason multiple groups of people should have gotten their food before mine... ESPECIALLY because I placed an online order before getting there. Annoyed is an understatement. Im not one to leave bad reviews because I understand things happen, but this was genuinely the worst experience Ive ever had. Do better!!!! Also.... The fact that there are reviews dating back 8 years ago stating the same problems... tells me management does not care at all. Terrible service all around.

It's nice to have this kind of cafe near the Grand Valley State University Campus! Perfect vibe and…read moreambience for college students. The interior is super cute and a great hang out place for students/young adults. I love that they have different sections in the cafe; they have some high top tables and low top tables; they even have a section where you can eat and also play games, which I thought was cute. They have some board games (not many but around 5?) that you can play with you friends. Place is super clean. You can get noodle soup dishes, poke bowls, asian appetizers, boba, tea, and some other entrees here. So, for food... not so great. I'll have to come here again to try other things on their menu to give a more fair assessment, but I got the Popcorn Chicken Bentobox and found it really lacking. First off, it came out in a paper plate, not in a typical bento box! If you're going to list it as a bento box, then it'd better come out in a bento box. The Popcorn Chicken was good, but the pickled vegetables were quite dry. The 2 spring rolls tasted like ones I could have gotten frozen at Costco, and the rice was... fine. I know some people have raved about the ramen, so I'll try that next the next time I come here. So, for ambience and service, I'd give it 5/5 stars, but for food... 3/5. I'll come back here to try some more food and give further updates.

The broth for this was delicious (flavor was so good)! The spice level was just right (lingers on…read morethe tongue/in the mouth but nothing is burning). Ingredients were simple but good amount of everything. The egg was soft on the inside. Some of the pork pieces were a little dry, but for the most part were great. I'd definitely order the spicy miso soup again. Matcha boba was also very delicious. Will definitely try Tea Time Cafe again, especially want to try a poke bowl.

I LOVE Bliss! I always get a protein shake and a tea every time I go. I love having Bliss after I…read moreworkout or run because it is light on my stomach and I don't feel too full! Plus I get the protein and nutrients I need after my workout! Everyone is super nice and they have a shake for everyone! Even Dairy Free and Gluten Free options!

From the owner: Bliss Allendale is a Healthy cafe specializing in healthy meal shakes, energizing teas, protein…read morecoffees, pre and post workout options and much more! Call us to place your order at 616-986-1152 or follow our social accounts!

Hidden gem. We loved this place. A little off the beaten path, but just great vibes. The inside was…read moregreat, but the patio was just the right vibe for a beautiful May Day. Delicious beer- I recommend the melon farmer, and friendly staff. I can see why there's a mug club- if I was a local, I'd be there all the time!

I have always enjoyed the variety of wonderful beer that is produced by the Trail Point Brewing…read moreCompany. Why are they produced many great IPAs my favorites in the past I've been when they produce a lager or Pilsner style beer. A great atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Food trucks are available most days as well as a variety of interactive entertainment.

Three out of the last four times I've gotten coffee from this location, it's been wrong. Twice,…read morewhen I've asked to have it corrected, I either get looked at like I have two heads or I get argued with. Their track record is definitely better with cold drinks than hot coffees.

The worker at this location was extremely rude. She kept barking at me to speak up since I was…read morewearing a mask. I showed her a picture of the ingredients for my drink but the worker insisted I read it aloud and continued to yell at me to speak up. As a result, my drink was missing half the ingredients and literally tasted like chocolate syrup mixed with coffee. I'm very disappointed in the attitude of this worker and her lack of attention to getting the order correct.

We grabbed several things from the Great Bread Co at the Holland Farmer's market on Sat. When we…read moregot back to the house, we tried everything. We were disappointed that the sourdough loaf we bought were flavored- pesto parm and a roasted garlic, both were very bland. The pesto parm bread had no green color to it, how is that possible? The roasted garlic, barely tasted of garlic. We also bought the pepperoni pinwheels, which the guy working suggested tehy would be good as a burger bun, we bought 2 packs. We were disappointed with these as well, very little pepperoni flavor. At least we could see evidence of pepperoni. We bought rosemary sourdough, but never tried it. Overall, everything was disappointing

Wow, the places where final purchases were made must have sat on GBC product(s) for week(s),…read morebecause I just purchased a tin of GBC Strawberry Cream Cheesecake at BarBQ, Bourbon & Bands in Wyandotte last weekend and it is absolutely epic! Try this stuff and you won't regret it!

Stopped in for breakfast and a donut after reading an article in the local newspaper. We were…read moregreeted by the friendly staff and shown the menu. We both ordered the Delly Big Breakfast. The over easy eggs came out perfect. The rest of the plate was very good as well with hash browns, ham and a pancake. Well worth the short drive.

Went in to try the pastries, it was around 11am on a Saturday and there were almost nothing, a…read morecouple donuts and some cookies. There're not many options and they taste ok, chocolate donuts are covered with chocolate flavor icing, not real chocolate. If you're into super sweet baked goodies you'll like this place. Staff is super nice and friendly. They don't have many tables, all were taken but no lines to be seated, local atmosphere.