Higher Grounds Trading Co.

This place is great! I wished I lived closer as this would be one of my favorite spots. I had a nitro cold brew coffee that was spectacular!

One of the best lattes I've ever had! They are meticulous about a well balanced latte and also have non-dairy milk. Will be back again for sure!

Really nice coffee spot to go to before you explore the nearby shops! The barista there was incredibly personable and nice and made my girlfriend and I feel incredibly welcome :)

On the grounds of the Traverse City landmark "The Villiage", this great little shop offers freshly roasted coffee for here or to go... You can get fun coffee-making items an sit in a lovely, minimalist, dining area. They have weekly specials such as "bring your own mug" and even offer to loan you a reusable mug on place of a disposable cup.

Let me just say, I love all there drinks and they have amazing coffee. However, as of late they will lock there door with ZERO explanation and it won’t be on there online hours OR on there door. This has happened to me twice, and the second time I got someone’s attention (who was inside) and they just told me they were short on staff which I can understand BUT then an employee who has been known for being rude ran up behind her to shut the door in my face trying to make sure I didn’t get an explanation. They are literally letting people stand at there door trying to get in while they are inside ignoring everyone that comes up. At least have a explanation and don’t ignore your customers.

Where else can you go to get great coffee and see roasting and packaging in progress?

I haven’t been here but I have bought the beans from Costco, the Highland Humanity, and it is phenomenal.

One of the best vanilla lattes I’ve ever had! I love how all the syrups are homemade and that there are seasonal varieties. Lavender latte is good as well . They also have really good coffee and grounds that we use at home

We stumbled upon this coffee shop and I was so surprised at how great it was. The building was the first thing that stood out. But the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere is so nice and inclusive. The coffee is also amazing.

I absolutely love Higher Grounds! I just had the most excellent experience ever with the barista, Lauren. He is always so welcoming and made me the best strawberry matcha when it was not on the menu yet. Their coffee and matcha are some of the best in Traverse City!