Herman's Boy
220 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Crema's Take
“Herman's Boy is a 125-year-old coffee institution where the owner Floyd will actually chat with you about the history baked into every corner of this place, making it feel less like a modern café and more like stepping into Grand Rapids' coffee past. The ordering system is admittedly quirky—each barista takes your order, disappears into the back, and crafts it entirely themselves—which can feel slow and slightly chaotic, but regulars accept this as part of the charm. If you're after impeccable efficiency, skip it; if you want genuinely good coffee with personality and history, it's worth the minor friction.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Ordering and check out process can be confusing, overwhelming and stressful at times..its not customer friendly and honestly doesn't look employe friendly either. My mother and I shared a basket to put our items in. We set our items on the counter in 2 sperate piles. The gal…
Food and coffee are good, service is generally a little slow. They have a unique system where the employee who takes your order goes in the back and makes the entire order. Each employee doing all the jobs is slower than most places but they have never gotten my order wrong. I…
Clean organized, Floyd the owner (Herman's Boy)stopped by my dad and I's table. He was really nice and gave us a history lesson on coffee and his biz how it's been around for 125 years. A definite memorable first time visit for me. The cinnamon roll was gooey and warm(perfect)…
Great little establishment that has history behind it and the moment you walk inside you will know that this place is history everywhere you look. They have everything from dozens upon dozens of different coffees, to meats, to fresh-made fudge, and chocolate treats; to other…
This is a great place to stop for a coffee or their chocolate and the deli with bagel sandwiches. great inside seating areas too! Take a walk back in time and enjoy the smell of fresh brewed coffee and browse the meats and the treats! walk though all the amazing rooms full of…
Crema Reviews
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