Madcap Coffee
Coffee Shop$$$$
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
Ranked #9 for coffee shops in Grand Rapids
"Cafe miel - love with honey and beautifully made."(11 Tips)
"Nitro cold brew is the best I've ever had!"(4 Tips)
"Head down there for some amazing espresso art and enjoy!"(25 Tips)
"buttery African single origin drip"(2 Tips)
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VJanuary 12, 2015It is a cool local coffee shop,I really like vibe there.I like that there is a lot of free space,it is not too crowded. Coffee is really delicious and I will always visit it when I am at Grand Rapids.
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Chad CurryOctober 14, 2014I had the tumeric ginger tea and great service. My daughter had the apple cider iced. Great ambiance and plenty of sun. If I lived in Grand Rapids this would be a regular spot for me. I
Destination for anyone into coffee. Definitely the highest ceiling I've ever seen in a coffee shop and some of the nicest views along with excellent coffee and service.
chris collinsNovember 28, 2014The wait is a little longer than some may like, but is definitely well worth it. Grab one of their delicious baked good and enjoy it while you wait for your expertly crafted beverage.- Megan AllisonJuly 7, 2014A little slice of Portland in Michigan. Brilliantly smooth espresso with a seltzer back (!) and a buttery African single origin drip that was beyond beyond.
John LemanJune 3, 2015Madcap is among the best coffee roasters worldwide. Buy a bag or get a pour over. Worth it every time.
Mary M MottaFebruary 27, 2015Locals love it. I want to love it too. Their beans make good coffee (buy some for home). But every time I've gone in, they're out of chai and I get rude responses for not ordering something else.
Madcap roasts their own beans and has recently expanded their roasting operations. Great coffee joint that rivals the likes of Stump Town Coffee in Portland, OR.
Stellaa DuhartApril 17, 2016Their latte and it was very good, but if you are feeling adventurous, I wouldn't recommend their Almost Perfect (espresso,grenadine, cinnamon) there was too much going on in that tiny glass.
Brandon K-13April 15, 2019The drinks are phenomenal. Everything is of the highest quality. Hard to go back to the office coffee after trying this place.
Benjamin KnappSeptember 17, 2016I like to order a Cappuccino with a little caramel, but apprently they don't customize drinks at all? The 12 items on the board is all you can order!
I recommend that you stand and witness your handcrafted drink being made. It is part of the MadCap experience. It's awesome to watch coffee happen.
Melissa DiVietriJuly 18, 2013Fabulous atmosphere! If the WiFI isn't working, ask them to reset it, takes 3-4 mins & internet works like a charm!
Andrew HogueJune 11, 2014Try the Moscow Mule, in which espresso and house-made ginger-lime syrup are stirred together and strained over ice, then topped with sparkling water. Read more
Chris SteeleJuly 5, 2013If you love espresso but can't decide whether or not you want milk in it, try the "one and one". Yes, friend, you can have it both ways.
Keely RodriguesJuly 7, 2015Had the iced coffee that the barista recommended! Love the regular coffee and the overall feel of the shop.
Single origin espresso, macchiato, cortado! Cannot go wrong! Great service and great coffee! Much love to madcap :)
Christine ShepherdAugust 29, 2013It's not on the menu but they have vanilla syrup (that's made in-house) available. So good!
Seth TaplinMay 11, 2018I loved all the great seating, including the chance to sit outside in the sunshine!
Awesome MittenJanuary 31, 2012The trade and products available from Madcap Coffee successfully sustain transparency and sustainability through the relationships with the farmers. Head in for "Sunday Service"! Read more
Grace WeeksSeptember 12, 2018came here for the nitro coffee and left with 2 bags of beans to take home
Amanda DixonAugust 21, 2012Cafe Miel is to die for and I haven't seen it on any other coffee shop menu. In love with this place!
Nice coffee shop to have a coffee and do your stuff. Very good coffee and very nice environment!
hafeez rajiAugust 29, 2011best coffee in town, really like the atmosphere and perfectly situated to get a glimps of the city in action Read more
- Benjamin KnappSeptember 17, 2016Cafe Miel is pretty good... the WiFi is pretty horrible because so many people are connected to it. They need to upgrade their router! Not my favorite cafe though... very elitist feeling...
Tony FrancioneAugust 10, 2014Some of the best effen coffee in North America! Come here and leave changed!
Olivia SmithJune 13, 2012Hands down the best coffee around. No fluff, no ungodly sweeteners, just pure bean. Bliss
Ben NovakDecember 27, 2018Disappointed that they don't serve breves. But the staff offered to make a latte with whole milk and it was delicious ☕
Come for the cappuccino, stay for the Herman Miller furniture
Leah NOctober 13, 2012If you're wondering what the pacnw is like, you can find it here on a rainy day.
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Madcap Coffee
98 Monroe Center St NW (at Ottawa Ave NW)
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
(616) 242-9194
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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