The Local Grind, LLC
117 S Grove St, Portage, MI
Crema's Take
“This cozy Portage spot has earned serious love from locals for its creative signature drinks like the hazelnut crème brûlée latte and impressively crafted chai tea lattes, paired with freshly baked pastries that keep people coming back. The warm, unhurried atmosphere makes it perfect for lingering over a laptop or meeting a friend, and the genuine kindness of the staff shines through in nearly every review. It's the kind of neighborhood gem where quality matters—from beautifully presented lunch boxes to their carefully curated coffee bean selection—and the small-town feel keeps people loyal despite occasional misses.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This place is absolutely top-notch. The food, the service, the coffee, all of it has always exceeded my expectations. You cannot get a better bag of whole beans anywhere. They serve a dip with their chips, and I literally think I am addicted to it. Today they whipped up a…
The staff were really nice and the coffee was good! They made sure to take extra care with my drink since I have a peanut allergy and they serve peanut butter in some of their drinks. I would definitely go back!
2-24-26 I needed a pick me up today, and I knew lunch from the local grind would bring me some joy. Nice lunch today, it was displayed beautifully in a take-out box. And paired with an iced caramel coffee. 6-8-23 The more I eat here, the more I'm convinced this is the best food…
Delicious coffee, super nice staff, great atmosphere! I ordered an iced hazelnut creme brulee latte with cold foam. It had a great flavor (and I am picky about coffee places having an odd taste) and the cold foam was amazing. It was so creamy. I had to come back the next day…
Had the best Chai Tea Latte this morning from The Local Grind! 10/10 would recommend and get again! When I stop in I usually get a bacon cheddar scone and it never disappoints! I’ve also gotten many sandwiches over the years and they are always delicious as well! The Local Grind…
Super cute street! Love the kind people working there but the chai isn't what I hoped for- not spicy or flavorful. Coffee also bland and pastry a bit stale. Love supporting local businesses so maybe give it a try and you'll have a different experience.
Crema Reviews
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