GR Coffee Houses

The Bitter End Coffee House
752 W Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

From the wooden squeaky floor to the high ceiling covered in a rose gold colored metallic paint ,this coffee house has savory coffee, tasty iced-drinks, a large variety of tea and a unique atmosphere. The wooden chairs, tightly squeezed tables, as well as the library feel of this place make a great place to go and get some work done. Not to mention it is open 24 hours and the friendly
baristas are constantly re-brewing coffee for those who are in need a
cup of joe no matter the hour.

Local Mocha
96 Monroe Center St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

This coffee shop has seemingly everything from breakfast to ice-cream
as well as a few house specialty coffee drinks that are as delicious
as the titles make them sound. With a counter and tables to sit at,
this place has great service and quality as well as friendly barista’s to keep you entertained with jokes, stories or a sincere smile.

Madcap Coffee
98 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The high ceiling, large walls, ample amount of windows and the coffee
roaster in the basement that can be viewed from the main level make
Madcap Coffee a uniquely modern place to sit and have a tasty
not-too-sweet-mocha. Whether be the presentation of the drinks
ordered, or more importantly the drink itself, perfection is seemingly
Madcap’s specialty with well-trained baristas to fulfill any coffee
order with style.

The Sparrows Coffee Tea and Newsstand
1035 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

This coffee, tea, newsstand is great place to get cozy and read the
latest art or literary magazines, which are so neatly stacked and hard
to miss on the wall across from the coffee counter. With a chic-
independent vibe, the atmosphere is perfect for a conversation with a
friend or even a book-club. Seating is available in an arrangement
that is snug but inviting, as well as at the window and outside.

Wealthy Street Bakery, Inc.
610 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

If you wish for a little something more with your cup of coffee, the
Wealthy Street Bakery, Inc. is for you. Along with dry cappuccinos,
chai tea and smooth coffee that is both strong and always hot, this
bakery has items such as pizza, sandwiches desserts and more on the
menu. Although there is a morning and lunch rush, this
place is not too loud and feels like a hangout spot rather than a
bakery. So bring a book or some friends and get a carrot cake cupcake
with your tall Vienna Latte, sit at a window seat and enjoy.

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New American Coffee HQ
632 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

A coffee company and shop that makes sure that all details of their coffee are perfect, starting with the roasting process and ending with a savory
taste, a four something dollar cup of coffee will not be drank in vain. With workers that are as passionate for coffee as for the technique put into making truly a perfect cup, latte art or anything pertaining to coffee, this is the place to come if you like top-notch things.

Kava House
1445 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

A coffee shop that is both welcoming and cozy, this spot has two rooms to choose to sit in, as well as overhang to sit under outside. With a mirrors, bar and table seating as well as low lights this place has a quite warm atmosphere that is perfect for coming to concentrate or study. It is usually busy, but never too loud and the homey choice to sit and drink from a kava house mug.

-Colleen Keehl