Super cute place, staff were all properly using their masks and were very friendly and willing to educate costumers about their coffee. We tried a pour over coffee for the first time and we really enjoyed it!Great coffee and service in a safe environment.

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

Great experience at higher grounds. Me and my wife went here for a pour over and cappuccino. This is her favorite place so far in traverse city. They do a good job with covid-19 prevention and I appreciate that. You use your phone for the menu and ordering, if you have questions they can help you still all you have to do is ask. I would recommend and next time Im in TC Ill stop by.

Very tasty coffee, I like cappuccino & cortado, I advise!

We havent been to the location yet, but we drink their coffee at home and its 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 were in Traverse City!!

Cappuccino was wonderful! They have a wide selection of beans and the baristas were helpful in selecting some to take home! They also have a nice outdoor patio.

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.

This place would be far better without the political aftertaste. The whole atmosphere is disappointingly designed to send a message. Stick with coffee.

I have had Higher Grounds coffee a hundred times. My favorite though was just recently. I visited on Sunday, the young lady working was more than kind to me. It was super nice chatting with her and just as nice there was a little fire pit with a log going for the chilly morning.My cold brew coffees were ready in a flash and were just simply very good, with good service and good atmosphere.

Awesome place for some good coffee. Do bring a coffee tumbler if you are taking it to go as they dont have to go cups. Must their their coffee. I got the V60 coffee and it was fantastic.

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.

Coffee is good. Opens at 830 though?! The latest opening coffee place I know of.....

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!

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.

Best coffee I have ever tasted. We only buy our coffee here. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Check their website, they support the growers like no other company.

If you are visiting TC making a stop at Higher Grounds is worth the stop! Its a little tricky to find. Just use Google! We love the Mayan Magic!

While Ive only been here once, as I live in metro detroit, Ive 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.

Great coffee! Socially and environmentally conscious business. Great patio!

Really good cold brew Ive ever had

The bean was extremely dry! 1st time buying this brand was hoping I could support a local business and get a great bean.for what u pay for a pound was expecting a better quality.Will not buy again.

Have only had drip coffee, but flavorful and convenient. Orders available online or at window, outside seating with heaters available, at least during the day when I was there on a Saturday.

The best coffee in and around Traverse City..

Best coffee on earth. The Peruvian is honestly the best coffee I’ve ever had.

COVID has definitely been tough on everyone especially businesses, but Higher Grounds could handle things a little better I feel! Had to order outside online without being able to speak to a person and it took over ten minutes to get a cup of coffee.. super expensive too. Not a fan!

We used to love going here every year when we come to TC...but after today we are officially done buying there coffee. Guy was rude and wouldnt take cash. Lost an 80 dollar sale. Also demanded we have a mask on outside if not sitting. Im sorry, we wont be a part of your herd. Our choice. Not yours.

Although on the pricier end, the coffee has really good flavor. Both iced & hot americanos were well made and neither had under or over pulled shots.

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.

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.

One of my favorite coffee outposts! An excellent variety of beans from microlots all over, especially fond of anything in the Apex Series.I get several bags a month shipped to my house since they dont distribute in my neck of the woods, but always stop by when visiting Traverse City; very glad theyre focused on social and environmental issues, its plenty easy to borrow a ceramic mug (or bring your thermos!) and take a stroll through the woods.

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.

This coffee is the best, it was excellent chai too. They have online ordering with walk up to pick up at the window and outside tables.

I was up early and needed some coffee. The hours were wrong on Google and so I was an hour early, but the employee let me in anyways and served me. First class service. They also have trust system with their mugs that was pretty interesting.

Very cool vibe. There were a band and food trucks outside.. Free mugs? The most important is very smooth and good value.

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.

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 youre 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.

This place is ridiculous, walked up to the window to place an order and was told I had to order on line, the girl would rather loose 3 sales than just take our order through the window, and we were the only ones there...... wow

I have purchased Higher Grounds from a third party vendor, before, but this was my first time visiting the shop. It was truly a wonderful experience. The staff were very knowledgeable and kind, and the vibe was very relaxed and inviting. The next time Im in the area, I will definitely come again!

Bait and switch. The one I picked up from Whole Foods tasted great so I ordered from the site 6 to give to family and friends. They taste like dirt mixed with coffee. No scent like the first one, more like leftover scraps mixed together. Will be returning the unopened and opened bags, refund or not.

APEX ETHIOPIAN TELAMO is really good.

A nice place to chill while enjoying a cup of awesome coffee.

Love the fresh taste of naturally brewed coffee! I actually got hot chocolate there and it was really good. I love the fact that they give you a already used coffee mug that someone donated to them rather than an actually cup. If your a coffee fanatic I recommend this place for you!

Higher Grounds cafe is a great spot to stop in for a brew or bring your to-go thermos. Incredible coffee, every ingredient is quality. Pumpkin Pie Latte? Itll have pumpkin puree, not a flavor syrup. I appreciate that, especially when I know Im going to be spending some cash regardless of what shop I go to. Plus I know there are good people behind it that treat their workers/farmers fairly - thats the way it should be.

A little hard to find, but BOY does the coffee make up for it. Finely crafted, feels like Mozart in your mouth. Such artful coffee. And since I am allergic to highly acidic coffee, this was the perfect place! Things like starbucks act up my allergies, and I have to stick to companies that are local. I wish I lived in this coffee shop.Not only does it smell so good when walking in, the people are amazing. The overall feeling of the shop is wonderful. Plus, you get to see where they package their coffee as well.Definitely visit here again.

Best coffee. Ever. The Maple Cinnamon latte is delicious.

Ordered iced latte, iced lavender and iced rose mocha. Expected a better experience but it was just okay.

My husband and i visited last year and had a good experience. We were there yesterday about 2:00 pm and it was NOT a good experience. The Americano tasted cheap - not like most I have had. I asked for a spoon because the cobtainer was empty. He said just a minute. When customers were served he still did not fill it and I sensed he was doing it on purpose. He did not thank me for the good tip. I spent over $50 on coffee and supported their causes by buying the Harvest blend but will not go back. They lost a good customer yesterday!

I buy the Higher Grounds Espresso beans...there is nothing like them. They smell and taste better than anyone elses. Purchased on the website on a Wednesday and got nearly 4 pounds of beans by Friday. I have been to the shop in Traverse City and its worth the visit. I dont like to start my day without my Higher Grounds beans!

Great service. They went above and beyond to help my family when my daughter split her lip. They exemplified community.

Just went in because there was a Ragtime band playing. The best cappuccino I have had in awhile. We sat and listened to the music and drank our coffee. Great place!

Best Chia Latte Ive ever had.

I dont know how or why the staff is so cranky and rude. This was the worst customer service experience Ive had in a while. The barista at the register had zero patience or desire to help us find something we would like even though we were friendly and polite.The barista making drinks forgot our beverage and after asking about it when customers behind us in line had been served we were treated rather rudely.Customer service isnt that challenging, especially when your customers try to be friendly, engaging, and ask good questions about the menu.

😥 My order never came out and since I had limited time before my tour I left with no drink in hand. I did try again a couple days later with a much better experience.

First timer to this coffee shop recently. I ordered the chai tea latte with almond milk. This was the best chai tea latte I have EVER had. If you are not a coffee drinker, order the chai. You wont regret it.

Great coffee. I usually buy their coffee from the store. My wife had a child at the hospital and got this place mixed up with Couppa Joe and told me to get her some coffee from Higher Grounds. Well they only have ceramic mugs to go and it was an interesting drive back to the hospital. Maybe its my fault for not insisting on a to go cup. If youre looking for to go coffee, you might want to go somewhere else if you dont want to deal with a silly moral dilemma that could be covered by some biodegradable cups. Overall the coffee was worth the awkward looks and comments I got from people in the hospital.

Great coffee. Cool place to visit.

Awesome coffee distributor and coffee shop. Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Supports good causes and delivers coffee to area merchants via bicycle.

Staff are not always friendly. But the guy at the counter today was friendly. Coffee is never hot. Not a lot of choices for the lattes today because I cant have chocolate so the guy talked me into a cinnamon roll and I didnt like it. I wish you were like Oryana and could get something different. 12-8-17

Cafe is set in the old state hospital grounds; coffee selection is first rate; wont be disappointed visiting here.

We get this coffee at church and it’s super good.

Fantastic coffee, good prices and a great vibe. I love to come here and drink my coffee outside when I visit Traverse City.

Amazing quality. Its hard to find a cappuccino this good. Top notch.

Overpriced beans, and sub-par espresso.

Best coffee weve come across in MI. This is not saying much. BUT it was by far the most awesome coffee shop we found!

Great coffee and great place to hang out on their shadef patio on a nice day.

Take the free roasting tour, definitely worth the time.

Im from Ga and was visiting family in Michigan. My father in law told me about this place cause I love coffee and the iced coffee was by far the best coffee I have ever had!

Stopped by on the way out of town, great find! Lazy lavender is delicious, and really cool to see the whole operation laid out.

Obi-Wan Kenobi loves this place, obviously, so I do too. Great shop!

Cool place! Great coffee and espressos! Never disappoints.

The coffee they gave me had something wrong with it. It left a brown residue on inside of cup and tasted strange. I felt a little sick and gave up on drinking it.

The baristas here know what theyre talking about and what theyre doing. Took a tour of the roasting facilities and found out about their charities. Cant beat their coffee anywhere in town. Their almond milk mochas are second only to one other Ive ever had.

A coffee shop that truly appreciates the art of making coffee. I love the location - its a beautiful area overlooking the renovated and majestic state hospital. I ordered a cup of Bolivian Caranavi in the Chemex, and my husband ordered a cafe mocha. Both equally impressive. Very knowledgable staff. Wish we lived closer or had something similar here on Long Island!

Funky Mamaceta is our preferred fresh roast along with their Apex Series of limited edition roasts.

Love this local coffee shop, there is this redheaded barista and she rocks

Excellent beans and friendly staff. In a very unique and calming setting.

Good music and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Coffee was not my favorite, nor was the latte. Both were not bad, but not great. Too little and uncomfortable seating.

Well made latte. Competent roasters.

Great coffee. Nice place to buy a cup of coffee and read.

Possibly the best cup of coffee Ive ever had.

Kids loved the hotcoco its amazing

I enjoy getting a coffee here when in Traverse City.

Great vibe, great staff, great location, and good espresso.

Best coffee in TC. They even get me of all people to drink a pumpkin latte.

Wonderful spot

Really great relaxed vibe in this cafe, and the beans are good too!

Always love coming here when we make a trip to Traverse City!

This was a cute place to have a morning brew!

Best coffee roasters in the north!

Great coffee, looking forward to returning!

Great coffe and awesome atmosphere

Excellent pumpkin spice latte!

Coffee is magnificent

Best coffee in Traverse City

The best shop in town