Aldea Coffee

I loved this coffee shop! Nate and I stopped in for a quick pick me up while in the area walking around downtown. It was pretty busy but we were able to sit on the super comfortable couch in the back.

I went with my regular - a vanilla oat latte, and Nate got a cappuccino. Our drinks were made quickly but with care, and the latte was one of the better ones I've had in awhile. I loved that they took our name versus just yelling out the type of drink (if you've read my coffee shop reviews you'll know this is my biggest pet peeve).

The shop was full of people working and studying, and it was a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. It's not a huge space so you may have to wait for a spot to sit. If I lived in the area this would definitely be my go-to shop.

Stopped in on St Pats for our last stop before leaving town. Friendly staff and patrons. Thankfully, they added a lil luck o the Irish, which I'm sure carried us through to make our flights despite all the crazy delays and cancelations!

The coffee was good - not overly sweet & flavors were subtle. The prices were reasonable to boot.

Aldea is serving up amazing espresso drinks made from sustainably sourced beans. The latte I had was not only generous (this cup is more like a small bowl), but perfectly toasty and rich. The matcha is also top notch - earthy and verdantly green!

The coffee was so good, we ended up taking a few bags home to California to enjoy! The cafe was the ideal refuge from a slightly drizzly day in Grand Haven.

Service was excellent, but the other barista was a little too extra (loud for all to hear her conversations) in an already quiet shop with patrons silently reading or on laptops.
One size for all drinks.
Drip coffee comes with unlimited refills.
REAL cream!
Caramel Salted Latte was tops. As you sip, the foam catches onto your lips, tasting hints of caramel and salt. Wow.
Loos clean, highly stocked with TP displayed in large wall. Artistic wrap around TP rolls.
Coming back for that amazing latte.

This is one of my very favorite coffee shops, period. Their mocha is outstanding, and their coffee is delicious. The staff is always super friendly, and the aesthetic is cool. I love their baked goods, and my husband is a huge fan of their lavender lemonade. The fact that you can see who grew your coffee if you buy a bag of coffee is also really unique. I love companies that are doing good in the world, and this being ethically sourced coffee makes it extra great!

The interiors of Aldea Coffee are what coffee shop dreams are made of. Everything is warm and woodsy, they have blankets on every chair for you to use if needed to make things extra cozy, and there's so much gorgeous art on the walls that just make the space that much richer. I would love nothing more than to get warm drinks with friends in this space or just spend the day here working, reading, or studying.

On ambiance alone, Aldea Coffee is clearly 5 stars, which is why it's that much more heartbreaking and frankly shocking that the drinks here are proper bad. I got a lavender lemonade and my friend got a chai. We took them to go and as we were exploring the rest of downtown Grand Haven, I was sipping my drink and noted how it tasted a bit "funky," like the lemonade had gone bad or something. I like my lemonades sour and tart, so I didn't think much of it at first, but as I started to drink it more and more, something just wasn't sitting right. I've also had plenty of lavender lemonades in the past as well, so it wasn't the fact that there was lavender in there, I know what that tastes like as well. Something was off here and I definitely had an upset stomach later at night this same day, and that's the only thing I can point to that might've been the cause.

Additionally, my friend remarked to me that her chai tasted off as well. Again, chai is another drink that both her and I are familiar with, so I already trusted her observation of her drink. She asked me to try it to verify that she wasn't crazy though and when I tried it, I was shocked to my core. It tasted like SHRIMP WATER. I don't know how else to describe it. It tasted briny and exactly like shrimp soaking in this faintly spiced blend of water and unlike any chai I have ever had. I don't know what's going on here, but I caution against getting drinks here. They are 0 for 2 in our books and no matter how great the ambiance is, we will be avoiding this spot the next time we're in Grand Haven.

Great ambiance and wonderful coffee!! We are from out of town and just googled local cafes. So glad we found this place. I got the lavender latte, and it's exactly what you'd expect. The place is dog-friendly it seems and has local artwork to decorate the place. We tried a couple of the cookies and the peanut butter one was very good. They both taste like trail mix in a good way.

Aldea is always a pleasant place to stop and grab a coffee. The vibe of the shop and people working make it an inviting spot in grand haven to grab your morning latte. I also appreciate the space inside in case you try to get work done.

Amazing coffee and vibe! Must see if in town visiting or just need a cup of Joe!
Staff was friendly too

First the positives. This location and ambiance is outstanding. Very relaxing and "cool" spot

Now the negatives. The coffee (cold brew and a latte) were just so so and and did not warrant the cost ($6 each). Also they only have one size which would be a small at most coffee shops.