Water Street Coffee Joint (portage)

Coffee is my co-pilot. No, really. It is more than just a drink that is used to propagate my heavy eyelids and scratch my parts in human form to survive the hard forehead winds of this prey year. Coffee is my deep pleasure. Water Street is a standout. The great location in Portage at the Centre and Shaver Road is the best of the three locations where I had a cuppa at two other locations. What makes this situation apart is the beautiful terrace with a lot of outdoor setting and the bright, large double-level eating. There is a ton of natural light a wealth of seating. The coffee is so good. they offer many different beans served for the daily drip coffee - some of the varieties are very rare and rarely offered on coffehouse menus. The brewing strength is exactly right, robust without bitterness. They offer a wide range of local/homemade pastries/sandwiches/cookies/small lunches and breakfast packages/burritos. The ones I tried are so delicious. They are somewhat expensive compared to some of the other local coffee compounds, but they are also much better than most, far above my Kalamazoo caffeine list. See you in the morning, bright and early. I'm dreaming about the steaming first cup a day.

I just went through town and wanted a coffee. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! I have a latte with sugar-free vanilla syrup and it was delicious. They also offered a variety of sandwiches/wraps and muffins. The room was also beautiful and had plenty of space.

The most beautiful coffee shop in Portage! If only if they only sugar free chocolate syrup for mochas... #FirstWorldProblems

The tea and the food are also great! They are very warm to people with food allergies. Come on!

Awesome local business. You can smell the fresh roasted coffee even from the drive thru!! Inside the smell is even better. They even have craft beer and cold drinks in the cold case. I am always down with supporting locsl businesses. I love this one. I am addicted to their iced coffee on these hot, humid summer days. And wait for it.......COFFEE CUBES!!!!! No more watered down iced coffee!!! Mind=BLOWN!!!