Higher Grounds Trading Co.

We haven't been to the location yet, but we drink their coffee at home and it's amazing! I like a rich, bold coffee and my wife is more into the flavors and we both equally enjoy Higher Grounds coffee.

We will definitely be stopping in next time we're in Traverse City!!

Stopped in while visiting friends in TC. It is located on the old Traverse City State Hospital campus which is a historic gem in itself. I found it a nice experience.

My favorite place. Great coffee shop with a good mission. Environmentally friendly, there is almost no waste here. So if you get coffee to go and you want a cup with a lid bring your own mug, or they give you a coffee cup but no paper or plastic is used. All coffee is fair trade and the money goes into the communities that grow and harvest the beans! Their seasonal coffees are awesome, and try the cold brew! This place will always be near to my heart.

My husband and I stopped in on the way out of town, and had an alright experience. I can see how the shop itself is super cute and fancy and it seems like they have quality products and pride themselves on being a forward-thinking third wave cafe. I have to mention that if you're going to provide a Vietnamese iced coffee, you should know what a real one tastes like. Their version is woefully lacking in condensed milk and tasted rather bitter. Maybe consider upping your milk portion so it tastes more authentic.

While I've only been here once, as I live in metro detroit, I've been buying their beans for 10 years or so. Love their beans and the coffee I make at home. The only beans I buy! Great flavor and love the with they do.

Looking for a small coffee shop around Traverse City and found this gem. My friend and I stopped by and had ordered their special pumpkin drink/dessert and a cappuccino. Very well presented and tasted as good! Would highly recommend.

Great drinks (I like the chai) with a lovely spot outside to sit and enjoy. I like their mug borrowing option too! However, I wish they had later hours! I’m not able to enjoy as much as I would like because they close early in the afternoon.

Best coffee in town!!! I love Higher Grounds not only for all of the yummy flavors, but all fair trade practices and their not for profit supports a great cause. All nestled in the state hospital by a beautiful little stream. Morning bliss.

Coffees are delicious, shop is in a great location for a peaceful place to sip on your coffee. We even buy their bagged beans when we come across them in stores.

If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. What an awesome place! Their focus on sustainability is like nothing I’ve seen before. Their to-go cups are donated ceramic mugs, their products are organic and non-gmo sourced with an emphasis on reducing environmental impact. I ordered a decaf extra sweet mocha. It was the best mocha I’ve had. The mocha is made in-house and the quality and taste of the mocha honestly surpasses anything I’ve had before. I’m so sad that I can only have their products if I visit Traverse City (I’m moving to Cali). For any foodie and environmental advocate...this is your place.