Highest-rated cafes in Grand Rapids, according to Yelp
Highest-rated cafes in Grand Rapids, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's 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 Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, 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 empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. 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 part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Grand Rapids using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#17. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 2.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1215 Fuller Ave NE Ste E Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#16. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 2.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Alpine Ave NW Ste A Grand Rapids, MI 49544
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#15. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 2.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3910 Chicago Dr Grandville, MI 49401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#14. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 1105 28th St SW Wyoming, MI 49509
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#13. Arnie's Bakery & Restaurants
- Rating: 3.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 710 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cafes
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#12. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 146 Monroe Center NW Suite 155 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#11. Hall Street Bakery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1200 Hall St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#10. Kitchen 67
- Rating: 4.0/5 (294 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1977 E Beltline Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Comfort Food
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#9. The Westsider Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (212 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1180 Walker Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. Field & Fire
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 435 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
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#7. Lyon Street Cafè
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 617 Lyon St Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#6. Happy Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 447 S Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes, Pet Adoption
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#5. Paris Cafe & Desserts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2950 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Roots Brew Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 600 7th St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#3. Sparrows Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1035 Wealthy St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#2. Field & Fire
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 820 Monroe Ave NW Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Desserts
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#1. Kaffeine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 637 Michigan St NE Ste A Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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