Gaia House Cafe

1553 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids - 49505
55 reviews
Vegetarian
(616) 591-0267

Gaia House Cafe was very nice. The decor is slightly bohemian and very cozy with mismatched chairs and tables.We went on a Tuesday at lunch and got the Gaia Tempeh Ruben and the Banh Mi sandwiches.The coffee was excellent. The staff was very pleasant and the food arrived in good time. The price seemed a little steep for sandwiches but when you get homemade pickles and kraut it makes up for it. I couldn't tell where a good place to park would be, so we parked in the Irish pub reserved area with a risk of towing.Some things to consider: add a bit more spread on the Banh Mi as it was a little dry; add a few completely vegan options to the menu as many of the entrees are so close but then have cheese; swap out those potato chips for a cup of soup. We'll be back! Keep those homemade fermentations coming!

Andrea is incredible and the food is seriously on point. so glad we got to visit the new location while visiting from California!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ we had the miso soup, Reuben sub tofu and grilled cheese tortilla and each one deserves five stars. Thanks so much, Andrea and Gaia team!!

Gaia is one of my favorite local restaurants. The food is so good, and it is the same every time I order it! Pictured is the veggie stash with potato’s and rice. The spice combination is just the right combo of flavors. If you need a place with comforting food, that won’t leave you feeling heavy, this is the spot. The team working there has always been great as well!

I am so happy to discover that Gaia House Cafe has re-opened!! Stopped by to check the place out and brought a couple of friends! Whitney was our amazing server! The coffee was hot and delicious! The food! The food! The cookies! I so remembered the cookies! I had the Veggie Stash and my husband had the Green Burrito! ?We ate in the dining area but there’s also a lounge area to have coffee and other beverages!

Gaia is back. The space is lovely and bright. Food is great. Water and coffee are self serve which I liked. My friend also loved her meal. I'll definitely be back.

Glad this place is here.However I had a strange experience the other day. This comment is not to negate other experiences which are good. Atmosphere is good. Food is good. So I have made many pit stops for a ‘GAIA cookie’. Same name I use to reference that cookie. I didn’t say ‘vegan Gaia cookie. Well I arrived and the first thing I see is that the server looks at me and she rolls her eyes and asked me what I want. I was at the front counter I said I was going to get a cookie. Well I waited for a couple minutes and she comes around the corner with plates in her hand. She says what kind of cookie would you like? I said I want a Gaia cookie. She said we have two kinds. I said I know I want the Gaia cookie. She said we have two kinds which one do you want? Do you want a vegan one or. And I said for like the third time the Gaia cookie. And she said again we have the vegan one and the other one. With this person’s tone of voice and the slight of attitude I didn’t get it. I was simply wanting to get a Gaia cookie. From this weird moment I just basically turned around and walked out. I never felt so strange in my life picking up a cookie that I’ve done a dozen times. I never said vegan Gaia cookie one time. She continues to ask me. The server is obviously new. However I would not be writing this comment or review if I do not feel that this person does not embody the vibe to work at a place like this. It doesn’t matter if you look like you are a hippie and you have dreadlocks your attitude is what customers come back for. If you have a poor attitude and tone of voice you’re going to have an attitude about a customer asking specifically for the cookie that I’ve asked for a dozen times and you don’t know what I’m asking. I did not say vegan cookie. So this is very strange for me to make a comment but I want the owners of the company to make sure that they have people there that embody the vibe of this awesome place . Otherwise like I mentioned in the beginning it’s a good place it has good food. I have been there many times already. But I think the ownership should be aware about their staff. I can understand people have a bad day but to have a strange miscommunication over a cookie. It makes me feel strange wanting to come in there as I do not want to encounter that person. I’ve never met the person before before that day. Every other staff member that I’ve come in contact with has been nice. Well I hope they figure out that if somebody comes in and ask for a ‘Gaia cookie’ There is no confusion.

Love the cute atmosphere and the juice is awesome. I think there may be off-street parking but we didn't know where it was. We were happy to see fans of the old restaurant come in and were pleased that the menu was exactly the same. Even though it's a vegetarian restaurant they can make most foods vegan. I hope they will come out with some more vegan dishes as I heard they have a new vegan chef hired on.

Fabulous brunch with a friend. So tasty. So much food I had enough to take home for another meal!

Love this place !! Buckwheat pancakes and corn bread French toast are my favorites.

Nice spot for breakfast. Nice variety on the menu. Breakfast burrito was a little heavy on the beans, but otherwise tasty. Cute lounge area towards the back serving drinks only. Did not see any of the cleanliness concerns mentioned in another review.