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Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
18 cafés with a Portage address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Portage, MI on TownAnswer is TeaCupFuls Boba Tea, with a score of 76 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 243 Google reviews). Next are Full City Cafe (73) and Chocolatea (72). We scored 18 cafés with a Portage address. If review count matters most, Panera Bread has the most Google reviews (1,237).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 18 cafés with a Portage mailing address. 16 list a website, 16 have claimed their Google listing and 12 take online bookings.
9 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 9 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 Portage is Panera Bread with 1,237 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.3 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 Google243 reviews
TeaCupFuls Boba Tea lists its address as Inside Meijer, 5121 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 3.1 miles north of central Portage. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Bubble tea store, Tea house. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.87.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google709 reviews
Full City Cafe lists its address as 7878 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024. That is 1.2 miles west of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Box lunch supplier, Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 709 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,066 reviews
Chocolatea is at 7642 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Portage. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bubble tea store, Chocolate shop, Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,066 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Ron's Beans Retail Center at 830 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 0.5 miles northwest of central Portage. Its Google category is "Coffee roastery". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.79.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google625 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 5401 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 3.4 miles northeast of central Portage. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google504 reviews
Water Street Coffee Joint (Portage) is at 245 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Restaurant, Takeout 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 Google422 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 3279 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024. That is 1.9 miles west of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Espresso bar" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google235 reviews
You will find TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Portage at 5721 S Westnedge Ave Ste a, Portage, MI 49002. That is 2.5 miles north of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Cake shop as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 235 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google784 reviews
Starbucks is at 6525 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. That is 1.7 miles north of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11. Starbucks has 39 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google378 reviews
You will find BIGGBY COFFEE at 5132 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 3.1 miles north of central Portage. Google files it under "Espresso bar" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. Its 4.2 stars rest on 378 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google292 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 7501 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 0.8 miles north of central Portage. Google files it under "Espresso bar" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google275 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 9008 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Espresso bar", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.12. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Johnny's Markets lists its address as 5126 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 3.5 miles northeast of central Portage. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with ATM, Beer store, Convenience store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.54. Johnny's Markets has 33 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,237 reviews
Panera Bread is at 6278 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 2.0 miles north of central Portage. Google files it under "Bakery" and also Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.81. Panera Bread has 47 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Books online
Coffee Rescue lists its address as 8127 Portage Rd #2, Portage, MI 49002. Its Google category is "Mobile caterer", with Coffee roastery, Coffee wholesaler as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 42 reviews, which our method reads as 4.55 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Weekend hours
Kitty Hawk Cafe & Seating lists its address as Air Zoo - Main Exhibit, 6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 2.7 miles northeast of central Portage. Google files it under "Cafe". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.34. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.3 478 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google478 reviews
Wyman's Cafe is at 8675 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Portage. Google files it under "Breakfast restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
★ 3.7 84 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 8980 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. Its 3.7 stars rest on 84 reviews, which our method reads as 3.81 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TeaCupFuls Boba Tea | 76 | B+ | 4.9 | 243 | Inside Meijer, 5121 S Westnedge Ave |
| 2 | Full City Cafe | 73 | B | 4.6 | 709 | 7878 Oakland Dr |
| 3 | Chocolatea | 72 | B | 4.7 | 1,066 | 7642 S Westnedge Ave |
| 4 | Ron's Beans Retail Center | 70 | B | 4.9 | 49 | 830 W Centre Ave |
| 5 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 625 | 5401 Portage Rd |
| 6 | Water Street Coffee Joint (Portage) | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 504 | 245 W Centre Ave |
| 7 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 67 | B- | 4.3 | 422 | 3279 W Centre Ave |
| 8 | TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Portage | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 235 | 5721 S Westnedge Ave Ste a |
| 9 | Starbucks | 65 | B- | 4.1 | 784 | 6525 S Westnedge Ave |
| 10 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 65 | B- | 4.2 | 378 | 5132 S Westnedge Ave |
| 11 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 63 | C+ | 4.3 | 292 | 7501 S Westnedge Ave |
| 12 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 63 | C+ | 4.1 | 275 | 9008 Portage Rd |
| 13 | Johnny's Markets | 57 | C | 4.6 | 28 | 5126 Portage Rd |
| 14 | Panera Bread | 55 | C | 3.8 | 1,237 | 6278 S Westnedge Ave |
| 15 | Coffee Rescue | 55 | C | 4.6 | 42 | 8127 Portage Rd #2 |
| 16 | Kitty Hawk Cafe & Seating | 55 | C | 4.3 | 31 | Air Zoo - Main Exhibit, 6151 Portage Rd |
| 17 | Wyman's Cafe | 53 | C | 4.3 | 478 | 8675 Portage Rd |
| 18 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 49 | C- | 3.7 | 84 | 8980 Shaver Rd |
Portage has 49,259 residents on 32.2 square miles of land, about 1,529 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $83,212 and the median age is 38.5. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 18 cafés with a Portage mailing address: 3.7 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.
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Our October 2026 data lists 18 cafés with a Portage mailing address. 18 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
TeaCupFuls Boba Tea has the highest TownAnswer score in Portage: 76 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 243 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: Kalamazoo (5.4 miles), Vicksburg (5.8 miles), Schoolcraft (5.9 miles), Scotts (9.1 miles).
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Portage is in Kalamazoo County. See every café in the county on the Kalamazoo 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.
