It's time to get caffeinated! From awesome ambiance to unique flavors and twists on your everyday latte, this bicycle tour will take you to some of Grand Rapids' favorite coffee joints for an experience that will leave you buzzing.
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208 Grandville Ave SW
Start your day at the Mayan Buzz Cafe. Nestled inside Bridge Street Market behind the produce section you'll find a quaint cafe area complete with tasty treats. You can also grab breakfast at Bridge Street Market to fuel up for your ride. If you've never tried a "Cafe Con Miel" (coffee with honey) there's no time like the present!
Ride from Mayan Buzz Cafe to Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar
(1.8 miles, about 12 minutes)
1. Ride north on Grandville Avenue SW toward Cherry Street SW
2. Turn right onto Cherry Street SW
3. Turn right onto Eastern Avenue SE
4. Turn left onto Wealthy Street SE, Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar will be on the left
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955 Wealthy St SE
Wealthy Street is a vibrant corner of the city where you'll find Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar. Feast your eyes on the giant squid murals and kick back to enjoy one of their amazing vanilla lattes.
Ride from Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar to Le Bon Macaron
(0.4 miles, about 5 minutes)
1. Ride east on Wealthy Street SE toward Diamond Avenue SE
2. Turn left onto Diamond Avenue SE
3. Turn left onto Cherry Street SE, Le Bon Macaron will be on the right
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951 Cherry St SE
Time for a treat! Le Bon Macaron is an adorably chic Parisian style cafe with incredible coffee and, of course, macarons! Try their Lavender Latte which is hand-crafted with lavender syrup and steamed milk blended with espresso from Rowster New American Coffee. Their namesake macarons are a must. Try classic flavors like raspberry or vanilla, or get a little adventurous with flavors like yuzu, hibiscus or Mexican chocolate.
Ride from Le Bon Macaron to Madcap Coffee Company
(0.4 miles, about 5 minutes)
1. Ride east on Cherry Street SE toward Diamond Avenue SE
2. Turn left onto Diamond Avenue SE
3. Turn right onto Fulton Street E, Madcap Coffee Company will be on the left
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1041 Fulton St E
Visit Western Michigan's resident coffee roasters, Madcap Coffee, at their modern minimalist coffee shop and roastery. They taste over 3,000 coffees each year to find the perfect qualities to blend into their unique coffees. Don't forget to pick up a bag of beans to take home!
Ride from Madcap Coffee Company to PaLatte Coffee & Art
(1.2 miles, about 8 minutes)
1. Ride west on Fulton Street E toward Diamond Avenue SE
2. At the intersection with Ransom Avenue, use the pedestrian crosswalk to walk your bike to the south side of Fulton Street, then turn left
3. PaLatté Coffee & Art will be on the right
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150 Fulton St E
PaLatté is part art gallery, part coffee bar. Enjoy the current display of local artwork while sipping one of their unique coffee concoctions or seasonal flavors. Vanilla-rose latte, anyone?
Ride from PaLatté Coffee & Art to Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
(2.1 miles, about 15 minutes)
1. Ride west on Fulton Street E toward Sheldon Blvd SE
2. Cross the Grand River on Fulton Street, then make a right onto the Riverwalk trail toward the John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering heading north
3. At Fish Ladder Park by the river dam, make a left to exit the trail and ride north onto Front Avenue NW
4. Turn left onto 6th Street NW
5. Turn right onto Broadway Avenue NW
6. Turn left onto 7th Street NW, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. will be on the right
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839 Seward Ave NW
Take a quick break from the java for a foray into tea. Specifically, the subtly sweet and creamy brown butter black tea latte at Ferris Coffee & Nut Company. While you're at it, pick up a snack and enjoy some fresh-ground nut butter!
Ride from Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. to Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
(2 miles, about 13 minutes)
1. Ride west on 7th Street NW toward Davis Avenue NW
2. Turn left onto Davis Avenue NW
3. Turn left onto 6th Street NW
4. Turn right onto Seward Avenue NW
5. Turn left onto Fulton Street W
6. Turn right onto Commerce Avenue SW, Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge will be on the left
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100 Commerce Ave SW
Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge is open late, so relax, have some decaf, and let the coffee buzz wear off while enjoying the lounge atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids.