Fourth Coast Cafe and Bakery

The 90's were amazing at the 4th. It was a safe place for the outcasts. We had community. As it has become more upscale (for lack of a better word) it lost a lot of what made it special. The behavior exhibited recently is just the last blow. Firing basically the entire staff at the start of the pandemic with no intention of hiring them back? Not ok. When desperate I'm told some were brought back. I'll take my memories and my money elsewhere.

I've been coming to fourth coast for years, since they've changed there menu I haven't really associated much but tonight when I went in I ordered an overboard in chocolate and a girl who works there wasn't sure what that was and the guy that was originally helping me and the little group I was with had explained that it was a really old drink and he would be delighted to make it for me. That made my entire night and I think fourth coast should advertise some of there old menu as specials for the week for long Time customers. Just an idea. Still love the atmosphere and I see there is still a friendly staff. <3

Dynamic staff, delicious coffee and Specialty drinks. Visitors and locals know this is a Kalamazoo staple. The baked goods are outstanding, the music is usually really good, plenty of seats for lots of people, plenty of quiet if that's what you're looking for, too. Centrally located in the student ghetto. I know "Vine neighborhood," but it'll always be the student ghetto to me.

Staff are friendly and welcoming even early in the morning. Espresso is rich and not at all bitter. I went for a triple shot mocha and it wasn't overly sweet, which for me is spot on perfection. Currently headed upstairs for an egg scramble.

Almost a hipster place but the vibe is a little more depressing than that. Mostly it's fun of people waiting for a table next door. Coffee is good, baked goods are high quality. I'm not excited to go back

Local coffee shop with helpful staff and a good selection of coffee drinks and pastries. You gotta try the zucchini bread and the Russian tea! Eco friendly, they give you glass mugs if you're sticking around. Free WiFi, good place to get some work done.

Best cozy cafe in the area. The fact that it's 24/7 makes it a phenomenal place for college kids to study. Very friendly and sage atmosphere. Amazing coffee. I've been many times at 4am and studied my brains out. Well be back soon come finals :)

Some vegan pastries and many other non-vegan foods. Plant based milk options and many different flavor choices for lattes. They have local owned kombucha available as well. Most the staff is very kind although the place can be busy and stressful for them I'm sure. Very popular place for college kids but also accommodating to families with kids. I lived the cinnamon-hazelnut latte, but my partner wasn't thrilled with his chai. Overall great place

Alot of youngsters working here. But with ever school semester change, so does the workers here. Great food upstairs at the crows nest. Plus a bakery is attached to the coffee shop. Great breads and muffins eat. Great place for the college crowd to study. The parking lot has alot of homeless and begged, panhandling. Plus almost all the people here are snobbish, like the patrons owe them something.

Great drinks, great food and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend anything with espresso in it and any or all of the baked goods. Lots of friendly employees as well. The restaurant upstairs is just as wonderful!