Water Bearer Coffee

Water Bearer Coffee

144 Hall St, Traverse City, MI

★★★★★4.6(92 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked in Traverse City's warehouse district, Water Bearer Coffee creates a genuine community gathering spot where families and solo readers alike linger over thoughtfully crafted drinks like their signature iced lattes with house-made syrups and creative cold foam creations. The shop strikes that rare balance of being both relaxed and quality-focused, pairing consistent, well-roasted espresso with light bites and a warm atmosphere that encourages you to stay and connect rather than rush out the door.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Specialty drinksFamily friendlyLaptop friendlySignature drinksMeetingsSlow sitLight foodTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Kaitlin Crowley
★★★★★a month ago

What a fantastic little hidden gem! Ordered off of their Mexican inspired coffee list and would do it again… every time… so I can try them all. Got an everything bagel with scallion schmear and holy hell, the amount of scallions in my cream cheese gave me happy feelings…

Jessica Beaubien
★★★★★4 months ago

We were in town for Valentine’s Day with our teens and started things off at this wonderful coffee shop. While we played games, we had a delicious coffee with house-made syrup, a chai, and a smoothie to drink. Plus the Bougie Toast, mini waffle special and a bagel to eat.…

Atarah Breakie
★★★★★7 months ago

As I was searching for a spot to read this morning I happened on Water Bearer Coffee in the warehouse district of Traverse City. And I'm glad I did! I ordered the egg and havarti sandwich on wheat; but you can also get it on a Bubbies Bagel or white bread as well. I also had…

Paige Allbritton
★★★★★10 months ago

Cute spot to sit in, but the prices are absurd - the parfait was $10, was mostly granola, and was served in a 12oz take away cup… it was also not all that good. Worth $5… maybe. Kids both wanted juice, so they both got a $9 orange juice. Also in a 12oz takeaway cup. So, with…

Linda Magnuson
★★★★★10 months ago

This was a great coffee shop! I enjoyed the light chatter and “community” this coffee shop brings in and represents. 🌈 I was pleasantly surprised that the yogurt parfait was made with whole milk plain Greek yogurt (yes I ask to see the ingredients when I stop at a coffee shop…

Alexandra Coon
★★★★★11 months ago

I think you’re my favorite! Iced latte with brown sugar cinnamon cold foam, you won’t regret it. Consistent and great shots of espresso, quick service, great roast on their beans, all around quality drinks. I would say to those who visit to be prepared for their ordering model.…

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