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The Bitter End

Coffee Shop and Tea Room$$$$

Grand Rapids

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The Bitter End

7.6^/10

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The coffee at The Bitter End is a can't miss
"secret window inside ;o perfect place"(3 Tips)
"Open 24 hours for students, beautifully designed, and the..."(4 Tips)
"The Bitter End is my new favorite coffee spot!! Strong Espresso!"(6 Tips)
"Get the pink grapefruit and lemon smoothie on a hot day"(4 Tips)

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Brittany ZemaitisSeptember 18, 2014
It's the only 24 hour cafe in town that I'm aware of. Lots of students hang out here from the neighboring colleges making this a great place to study.
Kelsey RyderMarch 5, 2016
Literally everything here is perfect. The atmosphere is amazing and the coffee is just as good. Hands down the best coffee shop I've ever been in!
Jen FoxFebruary 18, 2015
24 hour coffee joint. They even make a "bulletproof" coffee! Nice hand roasted coffee selections as well.
SD SoundscapeFebruary 12, 2012
The Bitter End is my new favorite coffee spot!! Strong Espresso! Love this Omelette Bagel and the St Louis style vocal jazz in the background!
Kristen JefferySeptember 4, 2014
Open 24 hours! Best coffee we've found in Grand Rapids! Try the peppermint patty!
Anna PetermanSeptember 13, 2015
Cozy atmosphere and the hot chocolate is real and made right in front of you. Love all the pictures and art.
Matthew MoreyApril 21, 2013
I love the baristas here. Every time that I've come they've been very outgoing and fun, just like a Batista should be ^_^
Olivia BarrettAugust 29, 2013
Wi-Fi password as of 8/29/13: 2hourlimit. It’s a reliable, usable connection about 80% of the time in my experience. Coffee is great.
Amanda *Moe* ValkierMarch 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I love the bitter end !!! They owners are amazing and the coffee and success of the business brings pride to the westside.
Josh CurtissJune 4, 2017
Tasty drinks, you can't really go wrong. The seats fill up fairly quickly.
Elizabeth GonzalezJune 30, 2014
Find a secret window inside ;o perfect place to hang out and great drinking flavors
Irisi TAugust 2, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Always look for the little stickers they have have different ones every time. Love them
EvanJanuary 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
12am on a Wednesday night and I just snagged the last available table. You gotta get lucky to find a seat here!
Mindy SueJuly 23, 2013
Open 24 hours for students, beautifully designed, and the staff is so friendly :)
ForrestAugust 9, 2014
Great atmosphere for studying if you don't mind some background noise.
Dakota LakeAugust 17, 2012
If you're really feeling adventurous, just ask the barista to surprise you. :) it has never failed me.
EvanNovember 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This place is okay. The decor and background music are appealing, but the staff is unusually impatient and there's too many rules. There's an array of strange, passive aggressive signs with rules.
ForrestFebruary 25, 2015
Create your own Italian Soda flavor combinations!
Joshua FishMarch 19, 2016
Get the sticky bun, must get the sticky bun.
Rebekah StenskeSeptember 17, 2013
Just learned that they purchase their espresso beans raw and roast them in the basement!
Tamie HendersonMarch 27, 2019
Give the Bullshot a try!
Stacy JeanMay 19, 2011
A real coffee shop where the baristas actually take time to make a drink for you (and the time to chat!). However, the chai is pretty flavorless, so that's real sad.
Emma RMay 9, 2012
Get here before 8 pm or after midnight if you want a table during the school year
Irisi TSeptember 17, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Redbull smoothie and bubble teas are the best.
Jessica HansenOctober 20, 2014
Strawberry truffle smoothly!!
Irisi TAugust 2, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Mango bubble tee the best!
Alyssa HugheyJanuary 15, 2012
Try the yerba maté latte, its a refreshing alternative to coffee! :)
Sawyer ThurstonAugust 18, 2014
The Red Bull Smoothie contains a full red bull.
Justin RAugust 16, 2012
Use the wifi named "thebitterend2" if you want free internet. The one named "NETGEAR-BE" has no password, but also no internet.
Justin RAugust 14, 2012
If you sit in the back left corner, wear pants. The AC is freezing under the table!
Amy KingMarch 22, 2012
Get the pink grapefruit and lemon smoothie on a hot day
Karisa WilsonSeptember 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Complain if you want, but they take their one drink per person policy seriously for a reason:-)
Aaron StewartDecember 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This place is packed during finals, come early to get good seats
Brandy BrayFebruary 5, 2013
Not the place for group studies-too small and breezy. There were 4 of us. Plus, they have a one drink minimum policy. I'm all for not loitering but seriously? 2 of my mates were forced to buy drinks.
Brianna SpreadLoveFebruary 28, 2015
Friendly staff.
James ScozzariJuly 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Remember to tip your barista!
William RefvemFebruary 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Good people, good conversation. Great place to study & socialize
Katie MeierMarch 13, 2012
We were harassed to get a drink 4 times in 4 minutes, 3 of which was outside smoking after we pulled up on motorcycles. The barista even came OUTSIDE to ask if we were ordering
Edward DavisAugust 29, 2013
Don't be social in this place. They will ban you if you aren't a stuck up hipster.
Katie MeierMarch 13, 2012
*cont* Tip to owner: Get rid of that guy, your business will skyrocket.
Evan BettsFebruary 9, 2012
get the snickers latte YUM
Tessa LarsonSeptember 4, 2012
Best bubble tea ever.
Jordan HummNovember 19, 2011
Great atmosphere, terrible drip coffee.
Gina MariaAugust 14, 2013
Been here 50+ times
I'm too short for the secret window. Dirty chai, me gusta!
Justin NicholsMarch 26, 2011
Great brewed coffee!
Katie MeierMarch 13, 2012
*Cont* or just "hanging around all night." He made some rude comments, and clearly is terrible for business as numerous people have said the same about that specific guy.
Chase KauffmanOctober 3, 2011
Art Prize blend is a win
David WatsonDecember 21, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Ask for extra whip cream
aXlNovember 28, 2011
Raspberry Mocha - yum!
Eric ThayerApril 26, 2011
find the secret window in the bathroom!

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