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Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan
26 cafés with a Grand Haven address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Grand Haven, MI on TownAnswer is Morning Star Cafe, with a score of 72 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 2,055 Google reviews). Next are Aldea Coffee (72) and Off The Record (72). We scored 26 cafés with a Grand Haven address. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 26 cafés with a Grand Haven mailing address. 22 list a website, 24 have claimed their Google listing and 10 take online bookings.
7 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 19 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed café in Grand Haven is Morning Star Cafe with 2,055 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every café here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google2,055 reviews
Morning Star Cafe is at 711 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.5 miles north of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 2,055 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google523 reviews
Aldea Coffee is at 117 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.7 stars rest on 523 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google175 reviews
Off The Record lists its address as 1114 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Music store, Video arcade as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 175 reviews, which our method reads as 4.86 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google515 reviews
Tropical Smoothie Cafe lists its address as 410 N Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.7 miles north of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Breakfast restaurant, Juice shop, Fast food restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 515 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has 53 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google431 reviews
Ryke's Bakery lists its address as 623 A Way, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.9 miles north of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Bakery, Cake shop, Cupcake shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google612 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company lists its address as 426 N Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.7 miles north of the Grand Haven city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google738 reviews
Lucky Sushi Cafe is at 1705 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.7 miles south of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Sushi restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google576 reviews
Rainy Days Cafe is at 121 N Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.9 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Cafe" and also American restaurant, Restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 576 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google225 reviews
You will find Side Bar Artisan Coffee at 41 Washington Ave Ste 160, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Kenzie's Cafe lists its address as 1103 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.8 stars rest on 92 reviews, which our method reads as 4.75 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google276 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 621 A Way, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.9 miles north of central Grand Haven. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Coffee stand, Coffee wholesaler, Espresso bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google185 reviews
You will find Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven at 13040 US-31, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 3.5 miles south of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Thai restaurant" and also Asian restaurant. Its 4.7 stars rest on 185 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
West Michigan Nutrition is at 1705 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.7 miles south of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Cafe". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.57.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab lists its address as 1114 Washington Ave Ste A, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.80.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,042 reviews
Stanz Cafe is at 1118 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.5 miles northeast of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Family restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
★ 4.8 121 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google121 reviews
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery lists its address as 314 S Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.7 miles east of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Sandwich shop. Its 4.8 stars rest on 121 reviews, which our method reads as 4.76 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google572 reviews
You will find Mama's Thai Cafe at 562 N Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.9 miles north of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Thai restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google722 reviews
Panera Bread is at 1001 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.91. Panera Bread has 47 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Claimed on Google
Lakeshore Littles Play Café lists its address as 1125 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.71.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google115 reviews
You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 1116 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee store, Espresso bar as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 115 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 15000 US-31, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 1.1 miles south of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Coffee store, Espresso bar. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 4.01. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Claimed on Google
The Vous Cafe is at 401 N 7th St, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Cafe". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.48.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Speedy Cafe at 17281 Hayes St, Grand Haven, MI 49417. It sits about 1.6 miles south of central Grand Haven. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.0 stars count as 4.25. Speedy Cafe has 28 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.6 10 Google reviews
Claimed on Google
Lazy Dazy Coffee lists its address as 102 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.6 stars rest on 10 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.8 13 Google reviews
D & W Deli Cafe lists its address as 1116 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.9 miles south of the Grand Haven city center. Its Google category is "Deli", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 13 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 1 Google review
Weekend hours
Cowan cafe is at 121 N Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI 49417. That is 0.9 miles northeast of the Grand Haven city center. Google files it under "". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.45 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning Star Cafe | 72 | B | 4.7 | 2,055 | 711 Washington Ave |
| 2 | Aldea Coffee | 72 | B | 4.7 | 523 | 117 Washington Ave |
| 3 | Off The Record | 72 | B | 4.9 | 175 | 1114 Washington Ave |
| 4 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 71 | B | 4.5 | 515 | 410 N Beacon Blvd |
| 5 | Ryke's Bakery | 71 | B | 4.5 | 431 | 623 A Way |
| 6 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 70 | B | 4.4 | 612 | 426 N Beacon Blvd |
| 7 | Lucky Sushi Cafe | 69 | B- | 4.8 | 738 | 1705 S Beacon Blvd |
| 8 | Rainy Days Cafe | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 576 | 121 N Beechtree St |
| 9 | Side Bar Artisan Coffee | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 225 | 41 Washington Ave Ste 160 |
| 10 | Kenzie's Cafe | 68 | B- | 4.8 | 92 | 1103 Washington Ave |
| 11 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 65 | B- | 4.2 | 276 | 621 A Way |
| 12 | Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven | 65 | B- | 4.7 | 185 | 13040 US-31 |
| 13 | West Michigan Nutrition | 65 | B- | 4.6 | 89 | 1705 S Beacon Blvd |
| 14 | OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab | 65 | B- | 5.0 | 29 | 1114 Washington Ave Ste A |
| 15 | Stanz Cafe | 64 | C+ | 4.5 | 1,042 | 1118 Washington Ave |
| 16 | Whipped Cafe' & Creamery | 64 | C+ | 4.8 | 121 | 314 S Beechtree St |
| 17 | Mama's Thai Cafe | 63 | C+ | 4.4 | 572 | 562 N Beacon Blvd |
| 18 | Panera Bread | 61 | C+ | 3.9 | 722 | 1001 S Beacon Blvd |
| 19 | Lakeshore Littles Play Café | 58 | C | 5.0 | 15 | 1125 Washington Ave |
| 20 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 57 | C | 4.3 | 115 | 1116 Robbins Rd |
| 21 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 50 | C | 3.9 | 57 | 15000 US-31 |
| 22 | The Vous Cafe | 49 | C- | 5.0 | 2 | 401 N 7th St |
| 23 | Speedy Cafe | 45 | C- | 3.0 | 2 | 17281 Hayes St |
| 24 | Lazy Dazy Coffee | 41 | C- | 4.6 | 10 | 102 S Harbor Dr |
| 25 | D & W Deli Cafe | 38 | C- | 4.8 | 13 | 1116 Robbins Rd |
| 26 | Cowan cafe | 28 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 121 N Beechtree St |
Grand Haven has 10,996 residents on 5.7 square miles of land, about 1,921 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $60,669 and the median age is 46.8. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 26 cafés with a Grand Haven mailing address: 23.6 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Ask for the roast date on retail beans. Fresh beans taste best within a few weeks of roasting.
If you plan to work, check the seats, the power outlets and the Wi-Fi rules. Some cafés limit laptops at busy times.
Check the hours before you go. Many independent cafés close in the afternoon.
County health departments inspect food service in Michigan. You can ask the county for a café's latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent shops. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Cafés and Coffee Shops | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake | 1.8 mi northeast | 3 | 72 |
| Ferrysburg | 2.3 mi north | 2 | 66 |
| Fruitport | 5.8 mi northeast | 2 | 63 |
| Nunica | 7.6 mi east | 2 | 68 |
| Norton Shores | 8.0 mi north | 9 | 74 |
| Muskegon Heights | 10.2 mi north | 3 | 69 |
| Muskegon | 12.0 mi north | 30 | 74 |
| North Muskegon | 13.9 mi north | 3 | 71 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 26 cafés with a Grand Haven mailing address. 26 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Morning Star Cafe has the highest TownAnswer score in Grand Haven: 72 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 2,055 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Spring Lake (1.8 miles), Ferrysburg (2.3 miles), Fruitport (5.8 miles), Nunica (7.6 miles).
Is there a roast date on the beans? Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work? Do the hours fit your morning?
Grand Haven is in Ottawa County. See every café in the county on the Ottawa County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
