Kava Kasa

Kava Kasa

962 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

★★★★★4.6(361 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Kava Kasa transforms a simple beverage stop into a genuine escape with its tropical-tinged atmosphere and staff who treat kava education like an art form rather than a transaction. Whether you're ordering a s'mores kava or letting the bartender guide you toward something unexpected like chocolate almond milk with pineapple, the space feels designed for lingering—perfect for work sessions, friend hangs, or your first encounter with kava culture. The genuine warmth here isn't performance; regulars and first-timers alike leave feeling actually welcomed, not just served.”

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.

Traditional drinksLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksSlow sitSignature drinksMeetingsMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Li Richards
★★★★★3 months ago

Stopped by while in town for a business trip hoping to kill two hours relaxing and reading a book with a nice kava beve, but some Vinn Diesel esque character behind the counter spent the bulk of the time screaming about COVID being fake and people needing to “wake up” with heavy…

Matthew Carpenter
★★★★★3 months ago

Wow, the ambiance had me even before ever trying kava. My first experience with kava, the barista explained the options, made suggestions, and made me feel like they were happy to do so... Like they wanted me there. Customers were a special type! So awesome, very chill, very…

Stevie Wunder
★★★★★6 months ago

Great service, cool atmosphere, and loved the drinks! Between my friends and I we tried a smores and cinnamon bun double kava, our mixologist was very informative and helped us make our choices. Will definitely be back!

Mateo Gebon
★★★★★8 months ago

Kava Kasa has been around a while now, and this was my first time back after a while. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed with a bit of a tropical feel, and the staff seemed friendly. The kava itself is bitter and earthy, and it’s best with something added to make it…

Gregory Wier
★★★★★a year ago

Friendly staff. Nice neighborhood. Friendly clientele. Good drinks. The bartender suggested i try chocolate almond milk with kava. It came garnished with pine apple and tasted amazing. Made me feel relaxed. I am not from the area but will be back when I am in the area.

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