Name: Featured Coffee Guatemala & India | Chemex | The Saturday Experience
Start: 2023-03-11T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-03-11T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters

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Featured Coffee Guatemala & India | Chemex | The Saturday Experience

March 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

- Free

Featured Coffee – Guatemala Huehuetenango ASOBAGRI Co-Op & India Monsooned Malabar Chikmagalur Karnataka Co-Op

Featured Brewing Method – Chemex [Demonstration @ Noon]

Join us for a no-pressure atmosphere to taste, discuss and learn about the most fascinating beverage in the world COFFEE!!! Stop by Saturday and see why nobody in Michigan sells fresher coffee than Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters!

Details

Date:: March 11
Time:: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Category:: THE SATURDAY EXPERIENCE

Venue

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters; 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, Suite N-190 Dock #1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States + Google Map
Phone:: 616.308.7753

Details

Date:: March 11
Time:: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Category:: THE SATURDAY EXPERIENCE

Venue

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters; 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, Suite N-190 Dock #1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States + Google Map
Phone:: 616.308.7753

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1111 Godfrey Ave SW
Suite N-190 Dock #1
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-5063
Street parking available on Godfrey Ave & additional parking in back at Dock #1

As always, free parking!

Questions? Feel free to call or text 616.308.7753.

4.9

Based on 142 reviews

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steve D.

20:44 28 Jan 23

Great experience- Craig has a wealth of knowledge and great coffee!

David T.

20:44 28 Jan 23

Best coffee in Grand Rapids. Similar to great cafes in NY

Michaelan H.

19:50 14 Jan 23

Great coffee, Awesome atmosphere! Check them out!

Sarah K.

18:48 14 Jan 23

I’ve been coming to the Saturday Experience at GRCR for years and it never disappoints. Awesome atmosphere and delicious coffee!

Tim H.

18:43 14 Jan 23

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters is a wonderful spot to sip coffee with friends and relax. I love the area in the back where we were able to play games and enjoy our coffee!

Mark S.

18:42 14 Jan 23

Great experience!! Very friendly staff, great coffee, relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating and games to play! Will definitely be a regular from now on!

Jerry D.

16:14 14 Jan 23

The last time I came here was pre pandemic and they were great. Post pandemic, they are amazing!!! Friendly experience with delicious coffee! I buy something every time I come after a free sample. I learn something too! Top tier place to visit on Saturday and a staple in experiencing coffee in Grand Rapids!

Audrey D.

16:11 14 Jan 23

We love the Saturday experience! Their new location is cozy and laid back, and the owners are so friendly and knowledgable. A must-see, off the beaten path coffee shop where they truly care about the craft. Check them out at the farmers market too!

Scott P.

15:49 14 Jan 23

I've been buying my coffee from Craig and the team at Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters for several years. The Sumatra is bold and amazing, dark and delicious. I won't get my coffee from anyplace else!The Saturday experience allows you to come and sample and couple of great coffee's in a warm and inviting space. Definitely one of my favorite places.

Ashley H.

17:04 09 Jan 23

Coffee is SO good! Awesome business 🙂

Ben G.

13:12 09 Jan 23

I have been drinking GR Coffee Roasters for a couple years now and it is the best coffee! I highly recommend it.

Simply S.

19:47 07 Jan 23

Enjoyed the coffee experience. Especially enjoyed talking with Cassie.

Hailey W.

18:38 07 Jan 23

Very cool place and great coffee! I enjoyed my time here!

Andrew D.

18:13 07 Jan 23

Visit on a Saturday!

Olivia B.

16:56 07 Jan 23

The Saturday experience was wonderful! Lots of fun contrasting a light and dark roast. Craig was very helpful and informational. This is QUALITY coffee!

Erin R.

16:49 07 Jan 23

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters has the best coffee and customer service. The Saturday Experience is a great way to sample different coffees and I always learn something new. Highly recommend!

Krista C.

16:49 07 Jan 23

Grand Rapids coffee roasters isn’t only good for the coffee. They give you the best coffee experience and customer service. Always welcomed by staff and hot coffee on Saturday’s. Best coffee!!

staywayout

01:18 02 Jan 23

The Saturday Experience is back! They have brewed coffee samples for people to try to help decide on a bag of coffee to take home. Staff is friendly and patient. They have card games and coloring books for kids. Plenty of seating available, and free parking on the street.

Mark K.

16:20 05 Nov 22

Best fresh roast in the area! The Saturday experience is really nice and a good time to talk and taste a few featured roasts.

Jeana S.

15:12 29 Oct 22

Jeffrey O.

13:56 29 Oct 22

If I had to die grinding beans from anywhere, it would be this joint. If you love coffee and have yet to visit this location, you are doing yourself a disservice.

Alisha T.

14:19 25 Sep 22

You can choose your coffee beans and Craig will roast them for you!!!! Great quality beans. I'm never disappointed. Great friendly service. Lots of variety. He also has tea and brewing items for sale.

Rachel F.

18:11 17 Sep 22

We had a wonderful time at the Saturday Experience! The coffee was great and we really enjoyed talking with the owner about coffee and traveling.

Maria C.

16:56 17 Sep 22

Friendly staff, quick service. I did go to the anniversary event were we were able to taste some specialty coffee. Good coffee!

Melissa H.

14:58 17 Sep 22

Went for the first time during their 15 year anniversary and could’ve not asked for a better Saturday morning experience. Craig and the team were all knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about their craft.Coffee was amazing 10/10 would recommend not only buying coffee but also showing up for their Saturday experience.

Joe N.

14:55 17 Sep 22

Great locally roasted fresh coffee. Craig, the owner, gave us a full tour and it was very impressive! You can tell how much they really care about what they do. The coffee is delicious and if you have a chance to come on Saturday mornings for The Saturday Experience you won’t regret it!

Rebecca B.

15:09 20 Aug 22

Excellent coffee. Great information. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Learned so much about coffee!

Adam N

17:16 13 Aug 22

This is such a unique way to explore some of the best coffee in GR. Plus, I learned a lot about coffee in which I have a better appreciation and understanding of what makes these coffees so much better than the big coffee outlets.

Jordan K.

16:54 23 Jul 22

Came back to back weekends for the Saturday Experience and definitely recommend it. The coffee samples are always great and the atmosphere is perfect for a weekend morning stop.

Laura K.

16:34 25 Jun 22

We went for the Saturday Experience and loved it! We learned a ton about coffee in a really enjoyable way. Plus a free cup of great coffee. Would very highly recommend it.

Joe M.

01:06 16 Jun 22

Buy your beans here for the rest of your life as I plan to do.

Matthew J.

19:32 09 Jun 22

Easily the best coffee roasting happening in GR currently

Mike

14:05 12 May 22

Most knowledgeable coffee roaster in town. Love this place. Fresh roasted coffees from around the world. Super friendly and great place to learn about coffee

Shelley S.

14:24 09 Apr 22

Delicious coffee, friendly staff. We will be back!

Kokoro P.

15:02 31 Jan 22

I'm very happy with the coffee I purchased from the Roastery Store and can’t say enough good things about my customer service experience. GRCR was recommended to me by a barista friend for its delicious coffee and amazing staff—and I found exactly that. I mostly make pretty basic drip-coffee for myself (and the occasional weekend French press), but they were so friendly and knowledgeable that I ended up chatting and asking questions with them for almost half an hour about everything from the differences in beans from different regions, to what to expect from certain roasts, and when and whether brew method matters. The bright and inviting space was a pleasure to be in, and the wonderful people made it even harder to leave.I came away from that conversation with a better understanding of what I like and want to try in coffee than I have from a lifetime of drinking it. I made a pot of their new-to-me coffee when I went home; it was delicious, and just as they had described (Yirgacheffe, brisk, sweet, complex fruit and floral acidity, great body). Learning the details from them helped me notice those aspects of the coffee so I could appreciate them, and it made the delicious coffee into an even more fun an interesting experience. I can't wait to return, and I'm looking forward to when they can reopen the Experience part of the shop.

Wayne S.

14:04 03 Jul 21

Have been purchasing coffee at Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters for about ten years. Was initially attracted by the local start-up small business but continued to buy coffee beans here because the coffee tasted so much better than store bought. Craig and his staff have always been welcoming and very helpful. I have received an education in coffee beans and roasting. We are moving out of the area and I asked Craig about shipping coffee beans. His reply was that he thanked me for my past business but he is an advocate of buying local and suggested I find a roaster in our new area. Honest and classy response!

Andrew F.

20:30 13 Feb 21

Nic B.

12:17 28 Nov 20

Top notch quality and always a friendly smile!

Austin B.

19:23 21 Oct 20

Bought these two bags from the GR Coffee Roasters at the GR Farmer's Market. WOW these are some great blends of coffee. Absolutely loved their flavors and will absolutely visit their store.

Dominic Z.

23:37 16 Mar 20

Eddie J.

13:13 01 Mar 20

We had a phenomenal time at the Saturday Experience. We are amateur coffee drinkers and the difference in quality was noticeable. GRCR has some delicious coffee!

Kerem K.

14:30 20 Jan 20

Lisa N.

15:38 19 Jan 20

Tim M.

02:26 05 Jan 20

Not the easiest place to get to, but the coffee is great. I get fresh roasted whole beans for pour over coffee.

Richard L.

13:33 27 Nov 19

Marc S.

17:56 25 Sep 19

Rachel B.

14:19 21 Sep 19

Go for the coffee. Stay for the coffee. Return for the coffee.

Lynn E.

21:33 08 Sep 19

Great education, service, & experience hosted by owner & staff! Thank You!

Richard R.

14:58 24 Aug 19

The best coffee in the area and prices are reasonable. Gotta check out the Saturday experience.

Ken Van B.

21:15 23 Aug 19

Great services and better coffee!!

Thomas F.

20:42 28 Jul 19

Only the best coffee in the whole wide world. Craig and his team are great.

Spencer H.

15:33 28 Jul 19

Nate B.

13:45 28 Jul 19

N T

01:45 28 Jul 19

Fascinating coffee info and delicious coffee

Amy Vanden E.

14:38 01 Jul 19

They are truly passionate about sharing the coffee experience with everyone who visits, whether it’s your first time or you are a frequent visitor. It’s a great experience, especially for true coffee aficionados!!

Chris's F.

19:57 28 Jun 19

Very cool place. Very knowledgable employee.

Danielle T.

16:52 21 Jun 19

Caitlyn R.

16:18 21 Jun 19

Travis M.

16:35 07 Jun 19

Kent T.

21:27 25 Apr 19

"The" place to get your coffee beans

Nate Vander P.

13:39 24 Apr 19

Eric W.

01:07 21 Apr 19

They have great coffee, incredibly friendly staff, and a welcoming vibe! It was really great to be able to talk with the owner and learn all about coffee.

Emily V.

19:15 16 Mar 19

Jeffrey D.

16:28 16 Mar 19

Absolutely worth a visit. Super friendly people and great coffee, hard to beat on a Saturday morning.

T.W. S.

15:38 23 Feb 19

Lauren L.

16:13 21 Feb 19

Laura C.

12:42 17 Feb 19

Really good coffee served by gurus way up high in a creaky warehouse. Only really open on Saturday from 10 to 3 as of 2018. One extra star for the freight elevator!

Adam L.

09:52 11 Feb 19

I enjoyed sampling the different coffees. I bought a bag because I like to support local small businesses. They’re not a coffee shop, they’re a coffee roaster. Craig certainly knows his coffee! I will be back.

Al N.

22:50 24 Jan 19

Ken H.

15:08 12 Jan 19

Barbara R.

14:00 03 Jan 19

A great opportunity to try various coffees and learn about origins

Josh H.

16:32 29 Dec 18

Really cool coffee place in an old Grand Rapids building. Coffee was delicious, and they had some free samples on the Saturday we went. Atmosphere is great as well, good place to hang out and drink some great coffee!

Jaymen V.

21:22 23 Nov 18

This G.

00:32 08 Nov 18

Matthew S.

18:47 03 Nov 18

Brent

18:11 01 Nov 18

The very finest and freshest coffee you’ll ever have in your life!! I highly recommend this place to one and all ...

Lisa N.

18:49 06 Oct 18

LaShelle G.

11:50 06 Oct 18

SUMATRA ALL THE WAY!

Ken H.

15:44 22 Sep 18

Reyna R.

14:35 20 Sep 18

Dave O.

00:05 12 Aug 18

Great Coffee... Cool Saturday morning hang out.

Lauren D.

12:44 01 Aug 18

Rae M.

14:52 26 Jul 18

The Saturday tasting experience is a great way to experience new coffees and teas. You get to see the roasting process up close and often meet the owner. It's clear the staff enjoys roasting great coffee.

Harald K.

22:02 09 Jul 18

Man kann sich Kaffee aussuchen und beim Rösten zusehen. Sehr freundliche Bedienung

Doug C.

11:07 03 Jul 18

Paul B.

20:55 25 Jun 18

Excellent coffee, and I love that you can get it so freshly roasted. The Saturday experience is a must-do--it's a great way to learn about coffee generally and to try different beans and roasts. The staff are all very nice and the owner is an encyclopedia of coffee knowledge.

Denise T.

00:06 24 Jun 18

Ellery O.

19:33 23 Jun 18

Morgan S.

16:25 08 Jun 18

Truly a hidden gem! Everyone who works here is so kind and the coffee is amazing. Love coming here on Saturdays. The whole atmosphere is just great.

SUe C.

10:32 02 Jun 18

Favorite place to get my Coffee beans, very fresh. I recently purchased tea, very good

Steph V.

17:34 05 May 18

raman B.

14:52 29 Apr 18

Kyle R.

14:03 31 Mar 18

Rockford W.

20:51 16 Mar 18

Kayla C.

20:28 10 Mar 18

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 142 reviews

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters

4.9

steve dekoster

20:44 28 Jan 23

Great experience- Craig has a wealth of knowledge and great coffee!

David Thinger

20:44 28 Jan 23

Best coffee in Grand Rapids. Similar to great cafes in NY

Michaelan Hudson

19:50 14 Jan 23

Great coffee, Awesome atmosphere! Check them out!

Sarah Kosowski

18:48 14 Jan 23

I’ve been coming to the Saturday Experience at GRCR for years and it never disappoints. Awesome atmosphere and delicious coffee!

Tim Herrmann

18:43 14 Jan 23

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters is a wonderful spot to sip coffee with friends and relax. I love the area in the back where we were able to play games and enjoy our coffee!

Mark Sulavik

18:42 14 Jan 23

Great experience!! Very friendly staff, great coffee, relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating and games to play! Will definitely be a regular from now on!

16:14 14 Jan 23

16:11 14 Jan 23

15:49 14 Jan 23

17:04 09 Jan 23

Coffee is SO good! Awesome business 🙂

Ben Gillis

13:12 09 Jan 23

I have been drinking GR Coffee Roasters for a couple years now and it is the best coffee! I highly recommend it.

Simply Sheryl

19:47 07 Jan 23

Enjoyed the coffee experience. Especially enjoyed talking with Cassie.

Hailey Wickstrom

18:38 07 Jan 23

Very cool place and great coffee! I enjoyed my time here!

Andrew Dunn

18:13 07 Jan 23

Visit on a Saturday!

Olivia Brinks

16:56 07 Jan 23

The Saturday experience was wonderful! Lots of fun contrasting a light and dark roast. Craig was very helpful and informational. This is QUALITY coffee!

Erin Rotman

16:49 07 Jan 23

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters has the best coffee and customer service. The Saturday Experience is a great way to sample different coffees and I always learn something new. Highly recommend!

Krista Carter

16:49 07 Jan 23

Grand Rapids coffee roasters isn’t only good for the coffee. They give you the best coffee experience and customer service. Always welcomed by staff and hot coffee on Saturday’s. Best coffee!!

staywayout

01:18 02 Jan 23

Mark Kotlarczyk

16:20 05 Nov 22

Best fresh roast in the area! The Saturday experience is really nice and a good time to talk and taste a few featured roasts.

Jeana Stillwagon

15:12 29 Oct 22

Jeffrey Oldani

13:56 29 Oct 22

If I had to die grinding beans from anywhere, it would be this joint. If you love coffee and have yet to visit this location, you are doing yourself a disservice.

Alisha Turner

14:19 25 Sep 22

Rachel Finn

18:11 17 Sep 22

We had a wonderful time at the Saturday Experience! The coffee was great and we really enjoyed talking with the owner about coffee and traveling.

Maria Calderon-Bernal

16:56 17 Sep 22

Friendly staff, quick service. I did go to the anniversary event were we were able to taste some specialty coffee. Good coffee!

Melissa Herrera

14:58 17 Sep 22

Joe Novaco

14:55 17 Sep 22

Rebecca Broome

15:09 20 Aug 22

Excellent coffee. Great information. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Learned so much about coffee!

Adam N

17:16 13 Aug 22

Jordan Kinney

16:54 23 Jul 22

Came back to back weekends for the Saturday Experience and definitely recommend it. The coffee samples are always great and the atmosphere is perfect for a weekend morning stop.

Laura Kozenski

16:34 25 Jun 22

We went for the Saturday Experience and loved it! We learned a ton about coffee in a really enjoyable way. Plus a free cup of great coffee. Would very highly recommend it.

Joe Moran

01:06 16 Jun 22

Buy your beans here for the rest of your life as I plan to do.

Matthew Jaglowski

19:32 09 Jun 22

Easily the best coffee roasting happening in GR currently

Mike

14:05 12 May 22

Most knowledgeable coffee roaster in town. Love this place. Fresh roasted coffees from around the world. Super friendly and great place to learn about coffee

Shelley Stursma

14:24 09 Apr 22

Delicious coffee, friendly staff. We will be back!

15:02 31 Jan 22

14:04 03 Jul 21

20:30 13 Feb 21

12:17 28 Nov 20

Top notch quality and always a friendly smile!

Austin Brunner

19:23 21 Oct 20

Bought these two bags from the GR Coffee Roasters at the GR Farmer's Market. WOW these are some great blends of coffee. Absolutely loved their flavors and will absolutely visit their store.

Dominic Zerilli

23:37 16 Mar 20

Eddie Johns

13:13 01 Mar 20

We had a phenomenal time at the Saturday Experience. We are amateur coffee drinkers and the difference in quality was noticeable. GRCR has some delicious coffee!

Kerem Koç

14:30 20 Jan 20

Lisa Nawrocki

15:38 19 Jan 20

Tim Moody

02:26 05 Jan 20

Not the easiest place to get to, but the coffee is great. I get fresh roasted whole beans for pour over coffee.

Richard Leep

13:33 27 Nov 19

Marc Sanders

17:56 25 Sep 19

Rachel Borashko

14:19 21 Sep 19

Go for the coffee. Stay for the coffee. Return for the coffee.

Lynn Eickhoff

21:33 08 Sep 19

Great education, service, & experience hosted by owner & staff! Thank You!

Richard Rude

14:58 24 Aug 19

The best coffee in the area and prices are reasonable. Gotta check out the Saturday experience.

Ken Van Beek

21:15 23 Aug 19

Great services and better coffee!!

Thomas Felty

20:42 28 Jul 19

Only the best coffee in the whole wide world. Craig and his team are great.

Spencer Haydo

15:33 28 Jul 19

Nate Brink

13:45 28 Jul 19

N T

01:45 28 Jul 19

Fascinating coffee info and delicious coffee

Amy Vanden Elst

14:38 01 Jul 19

Chris's Fishes

19:57 28 Jun 19

Very cool place. Very knowledgable employee.

16:52 21 Jun 19

16:18 21 Jun 19

16:35 07 Jun 19

21:27 25 Apr 19

"The" place to get your coffee beans

Nate Vander Plas

13:39 24 Apr 19

Eric Wink

01:07 21 Apr 19

They have great coffee, incredibly friendly staff, and a welcoming vibe! It was really great to be able to talk with the owner and learn all about coffee.

Emily VanderPlas

19:15 16 Mar 19

Jeffrey Decker

16:28 16 Mar 19

Absolutely worth a visit. Super friendly people and great coffee, hard to beat on a Saturday morning.

T.W. Salty

15:38 23 Feb 19

Lauren Leming

16:13 21 Feb 19

Laura Casaletto

12:42 17 Feb 19

Really good coffee served by gurus way up high in a creaky warehouse. Only really open on Saturday from 10 to 3 as of 2018. One extra star for the freight elevator!

09:52 11 Feb 19

22:50 24 Jan 19

15:08 12 Jan 19

14:00 03 Jan 19

A great opportunity to try various coffees and learn about origins

Josh Harlos

16:32 29 Dec 18

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