Highest-rated cafes in the Grand Rapids area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Grand Rapids area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Grand Rapids were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#29. Bitter End Coffee House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 752 West Fulton St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#28. Bagel Beanery
- Rating: 3.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 455 Michigan St. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels
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#27. Anna's House - Northland Dr
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5488 Northland Drive Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
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#26. Anna's House - Plainfield Avenue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3874 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
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#25. The Old Goat
- Rating: 4.1/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2434 Eastern Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Anna's House - East Beltline
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1010 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2409 East Beltline Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#23. The Westsider Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1180 Walker Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#22. Van's Pastry Shoppe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 955 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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#21. Madcap Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 98 Monroe Center Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#20. Common Ground Coffee House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1319 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#19. That Early Bird
- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1445 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Anna's House - Grandville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3766 Potomac Cir Southwest Grandville, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Norwood Ave. Se Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Ethiopian, Delis, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Social Misfits
- Rating: 4.3/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 43 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Waffles, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 955 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar, Wine Bars
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#14. San Chez Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1089 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 38 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Commerce Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#12. Rowster Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 632 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#11. Roots Brew Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 7th St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#10. Basalt
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Coffee & Tea
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#9. Lucy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1747 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#8. PaLatt茅 Coffee & Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Art Galleries, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Wildroast Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4035 Chicago Drive Southwest Grandville, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Scorpion Hearts Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#5. Ding Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 45 Ottawa Ave. Southwest Ste A Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#4. Morning Ritual
- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 637 Stocking Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#3. Schuil Coffee & Tea Shoppe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3679 29th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#2. Cafe de Miro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 1878 Breton Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
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#1. Le Bon Macaron
- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 951 Cherry St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Macarons, Cupcakes, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
