The coffee was EXCELLENT!!
The atmosphere and people are great! Excellent coffee! Pie and poetry night is not to be missed!
I came in from out of town to visit family and decided to stop here on a whim. This is by far one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever visited! They sell cute stickers, buttons, and even earrings, the space is wonderfully-decorated, the baristas are incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere is just great overall! And none of this is to mention how great the coffee and food are! I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town.
I live within walking distance of like, 12 GR coffee shops, but I end up coming to Sparrows the most often. It's the most chill atmosphere, with lots of varied seating options (and I never have trouble finding a table) plus creative drinks, kind baristas, and lots of local art to support (plus bins of vinyl to browse!)
Very nice little coffee shop with a great atmosphere. The coffee was okay but even though it was supposed to have honey and lavender in it, I couldn't really taste it.I also didn't really care for the fact that the girl working was insistent on mask wearing even though you just grab your coffee and take it off after sitting down 4 feet away. What's the point of forcing people to wear a mask if you're just going to let them take it off when they drink their coffee?
I must have come at a bad time haha, they were out of most the loose leaf teas (only one decaf option for me) and had a small selection to begin with, empty merchandise and magazine shelves, and a very small unappetizing non labeled desert section. Beautiful monstera and pothos plants though. Fine if you live here but not worth a drive.
Sparrows coffee is a terrific example of what I believe a coffee shop should be. Kudos to management for hiring exceptionally kind people that reflect their ultimate goal: building community and helping others.This is a coffee shop that I have come to love in the past three months that I have lived in Grand Rapids. A large majority of my paycheck goes to this business because I believe in the quality of the product and what this company does with its profits.TLDR: Spend money here
The Sparrows Coffee shop is so adorable and unique. You walk in and instantly feel welcomed. They have a very polite and positive staff who are knowledgeable when it comes to their menu. I highly recommend visiting this shop if you’re in the area. It doubles as a little book store too!
Sparrows is the perfect little nook of happiness. The community of patrons they have built over the years are so kind and lovely to coexist with during the coffee shop work days. In addition, the baristas and other staff at Sparrows are some of the best people on earth. They're all extremely kind, patient, knowledgeable, and cultivate an atmosphere of inclusion and warmth. I love being able to take some beans with me while I travel, but nothing beats going to Sparrows and enjoying a cup.
The barista was super friendly and helpful. The building has history to it. The only thing that was disappointing is that the books that they sell are only sold at certain times. My toddler really wanted a book and I couldn't buy it because the barista was not able to make the purchase for me. The coffee is excellent though.