Best cup of coffee I've ever had.
Truth be told, when I first walked in, I was disappointed with the limited menu options, but the staff was friendly and very helpful and crafted a custom drink just for me. Then the price scared me a bit, but I did have a lot of extras and substitutions and it's expensive to be picky lol. But when I sipped my coffee, any and all qualms I originally had with the place went away.
BEST. COFFEE. EVER.
It was rich and bold, yet sweet and comforting. It was like a hug from the coffee angels. I swear, Lionel Richie started singing in my head; it was *that* good.
If you are someone who doesn't like to spend more than $2.00 on coffee, then this isn't the place for you. However, if you are someone who pays for excellence, and this is excellence, then I highly recommend this shop.
I will definitely be back.
The brazilin pour over is on point. I do not usually drink coffee black but I can when I have it from here!
The counter is right where you walk in and the staff welcomed us right away. They made me a lavender honey latte and it was delicious! After grabbing it I had gone to a craft show and everyone stopped me to ask about the flavors!
10/10 recommend trying Rowsters out!!
Pretty good coffee in a great location! While it can sometimes feel a bit dark in the shop, it looks great in there, and I love that they have seating next to the big front window and the plants keep it feeling lively!
Love their seasonal summer coffee drink! My husband's favorite coffee shop. And we just recently found out they allow dogs inside! The barista was also very friendly. So our puppy got to hang out with us. This makes it the best coffee shop in East Town!
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+5
Coffee lovers, Rowsters Coffee in Eastown Grand Rapids is a must-visit! Sit at the window and watch Wealthy Street go by while sipping on their tasty mocha or any of their other great caffeinated beverages. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect spot to catch up with friends or relax alone. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
I do a lot of walking and stop at coffee shops to take a break, this is a nice one to stop at. Good selection of drinks and reasonably priced. Very limited things to snack on, today bagels from Terra, Not a lot of room but I’ve always found a place to sit. Place is clean and the staff are very friendly. They sell whole beans and will grind them for you. Lots of traffic in and out so good business.
Was in GR for a short visit, and sampled three coffee joints during my stay. The other two cafes to be reviewed received 5/5; Rowster receives 4/5. Rowster remains safely above the average for coffee shops in GR, but seems to have some distance to go to make the list for someone hailing from the Pacific Northwest.
Service was less than expedient, and the latte lacked character and texture. What’s with cafes in GR not offering lattes in anything over 12oz portions? Spare me and “specialty shop” BS and allow customers that know what they want a way to get a 16/20oz quad.
Nice to have Rowster adding the Wealthy Street vibe (I actually lived off Wealthy St prior to revitalization) but at $6 for a less than memorable 12oz late, they’re priced above market value (even from a West Coast perspective.)
Absolutely love this place! The vibes are great and the coffee is even better (:
Cortado was excellent !! Hannah was very nice, she told me about the store , their coffee & merchandise.
They have different roasted coffee, t-shirts , coffee equipment.
Nice spot on wealthy street .
My iced latte was really well-balanced. The syrup complimented the espresso, rather than hiding the coffee flavor. My husband got an iced pourover and I think the proportions may have been incorrect, as it tasted extremely watered down and he ended up throwing it away, which was disappointing. He loved what I had though! Not sure if there just needs to be more training for pourover proportions and technique? The atmosphere is great here and we’d come again to give it another try when we’re back this way.
This is a great coffee shop with great consistency in making a cappaccino!
Totally recommend!
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