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Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
128 cafés with a Grand Rapids address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Grand Rapids, MI on TownAnswer is Lotus Brew Coffee, with a score of 77 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 404 Google reviews). Next are Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge (75) and Schuil Coffee Company (75). We scored 125 cafés with a Grand Rapids address and list 3 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, McDonald's has the most Google reviews (2,325). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Clique Coffee Catering Co. (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 128 cafés with a Grand Rapids mailing address. 116 list a website, 120 have claimed their Google listing and 68 take online bookings.
25 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 103 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 Rapids is McDonald's with 2,325 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
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google404 reviews
You will find Lotus Brew Coffee at 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. That is 0.6 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bar, Public library. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.88.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,082 reviews
You will find Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge at 100 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is 0.7 miles west of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google785 reviews
Schuil Coffee Company lists its address as 3679 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. It sits about 5.3 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Espresso bar, Gourmet grocery store, Store as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 785 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google714 reviews
Field & Fire Cafe is at 820 Monroe Ave NW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 1.4 miles northwest of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Breakfast restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google676 reviews
Cafe Boba lists its address as 4314 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. That is 5.2 miles south of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bubble tea store. Its 4.7 stars rest on 676 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google340 reviews
You will find Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids at 2107 E Beltline Ave NE Ste A, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. That is 4.3 miles northeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google387 reviews
You will find Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant at 637 Michigan St NE Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Asian fusion restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Korean restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,333 reviews
Madcap Coffee Company is at 98 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 0.8 miles west of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe. Its 4.6 stars rest on 1,333 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google1,125 reviews
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store is at 2768 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. That is 5.5 miles southeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Book store, Christian book store, Gift shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google896 reviews
Scorpion Hearts Club is at 1035 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. It sits about 0.7 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Espresso bar, Magazine store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google603 reviews
Madcap Coffee Company lists its address as 1041 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is 0.7 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Coffee roastery, Cafe. Its 4.6 stars rest on 603 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google519 reviews
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids is at 944 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is 0.5 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google312 reviews
You will find Sweetland Candies at 5170 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. It sits about 7.2 miles northeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Chocolate factory, Chocolate shop, Candy store as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 312 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google248 reviews
Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters lists its address as 1111 Godfrey Ave SW Ste N-190, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 1.9 miles southwest of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee roastery" and also Coffee wholesaler. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.87.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google195 reviews
You will find Clean Eatz at 6080 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. It sits about 7.7 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Health food restaurant, Health food store, Juice shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.77.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google799 reviews
You will find Roots Brew Shop at 600 7th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. That is 1.8 miles northwest of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe. Its 4.7 stars rest on 799 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google582 reviews
The Stray is at 4253 Division Ave S A, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. It sits about 5.2 miles south of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Art cafe as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 582 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google220 reviews
Eden Cafe lists its address as 1034 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It sits about 2.1 miles west of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.68.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google134 reviews
You will find Mahala Cafe Bar at 3010 Shaffer Ave SE #3, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. That is 5.0 miles southeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Event venue, Wedding venue as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 134 reviews, which our method reads as 4.76 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google606 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 2860 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. It sits about 5.6 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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You will find Playdates Kids Cafe at 3091 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. That is 4.8 miles southeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Children's cafe". Its 5.0 stars rest on 95 reviews, which our method reads as 4.92 after the review-count adjustment.
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HAS HEART lists its address as 22 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is 0.6 miles west of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Clothing store, Cafe. Its 4.8 stars rest on 90 reviews, which our method reads as 4.74 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,381 reviews
You will find Social Misfits at 43 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 0.7 miles west of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google741 reviews
Brown Butter Crêperie & Café lists its address as 1436 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. That is 1.2 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google646 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company lists its address as 5070 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. It sits about 6.6 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store. Its 4.4 stars rest on 646 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google578 reviews
You will find Lyon Street Cafe at 617 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 0.4 miles north of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.6 stars rest on 578 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google572 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 2135 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. That is 4.3 miles northeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store. Its 4.4 stars rest on 572 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google408 reviews
Global Infusion is at 143 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. That is 0.5 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Tea store", with Coffee shop, Herb shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.88.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google275 reviews
Common Ground Coffee House is at 1319 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is 1.0 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Pastry shop, Tea house as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google252 reviews
Sparrows Coffee lists its address as 2225 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. That is 2.9 miles north of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.7 stars rest on 252 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google188 reviews
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. lists its address as 839 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It sits about 1.9 miles northwest of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee wholesaler as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 188 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google112 reviews
FENG CHA is at 6101 Kalamazoo Ave SE Unit C, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. It sits about 7.6 miles south of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bubble tea store, Dessert shop, Tea house as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.67.
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You will find Kobold's Kitchen at 2450 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. That is 3.2 miles north of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Eclectic restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.74.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google674 reviews
MUDPENNY Grand Rapids lists its address as 570 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 1.2 miles southwest of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 674 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google422 reviews
You will find Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar at 955 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. It sits about 0.7 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cheese shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
★ 4.7 370 Google reviews
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google370 reviews
You will find Himalayan Cafe and Desserts at 2950 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. That is 4.6 miles southeast of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google363 reviews
Kava Kasa is at 962 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google268 reviews
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea lists its address as 601 Bond Ave NW Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Tea house as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 268 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea has 12 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google238 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 2030 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It sits about 3.2 miles west of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. Its 4.5 stars rest on 238 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google206 reviews
You will find Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free | Coffee & Brunch at Restaurant, 1359 Plainfield Ave NE #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. That is 1.9 miles north of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Brunch restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant, Restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 206 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
These businesses have a Grand Rapids address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
Claimed on Google
Front Porch Sips lists its address as N/A, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. That is 7.9 miles east of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop".
No Google rating yet
You will find GRR Life Market & Cafe at Terminal Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. It sits about 8.3 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Google files it under "Cafe". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
No Google rating yet
MadCap Coffee is at 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. It sits about 8.4 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Grand Rapids has 198,535 residents on 44.8 square miles of land, about 4,434 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $69,108 and the median age is 32.3. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 128 cafés with a Grand Rapids mailing address: 6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids | 2.7 mi east | 2 | 64 |
| Wyoming | 5.5 mi southwest | 13 | 75 |
| Walker | 5.7 mi northwest | 1 | 65 |
| Comstock Park | 5.8 mi north | 3 | 67 |
| Kentwood | 6.2 mi southeast | 13 | 75 |
| Grandville | 6.4 mi southwest | 7 | 73 |
| Belmont | 8.4 mi north | 2 | 59 |
| Ada | 8.7 mi east | 6 | 69 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 72Water Damage Restoration Companies 45Mold Remediation Companies 29Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 21Plumbers 54Roofers 79HVAC Companies 94Electricians 92Dentists 193Med Spas 76Pilates and Fitness Studios 137Photographers 140Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 57Restaurants 271Real Estate Brokerages 255Dance Studios 40Everything in Grand RapidsCafés and Coffee Shops in Kent County
Our October 2026 data lists 128 cafés with a Grand Rapids mailing address. 125 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Lotus Brew Coffee has the highest TownAnswer score in Grand Rapids: 77 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 404 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: East Grand Rapids (2.7 miles), Wyoming (5.5 miles), Walker (5.7 miles), Comstock Park (5.8 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 Rapids is in Kent County. See every café in the county on the Kent 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.
