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Loyalty Rewards Support Gryphon Place
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Gryphon Place from January through March 2023.
Loyalty Rewards Support Rootead
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Water Street Kitchen Special Orders
Would you like to order a large quantity of an item we carry in the store? We can do that!
Loyalty Rewards Support Gryphon Place
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Gryphon Place from January through March 2023.
Loyalty Rewards Support Rootead
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Rootead from October through December 2022.
New Bag and Cup Design
Our Water Street Coffee bags and to-go cups received a recent design refresh with subtle nods to elements found in Michigan.
Loyalty Rewards Support First Day Shoe Fund
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support First Day Shoe Fund from July through September 2022.
Spring Drinks
Our new Spring drinks are here! Try our Blackberry Mint Lemonade, Iced Honey Jasmine Matcha Latte, and our Coconut BANG with Cold Foam.
Loyalty Rewards Support Prevention Works
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Prevention Works from April through June 2022.
Sandwich Menu
We are extremely excited for our all new, Handcrafted Sandwich Menu! Each sandwich has been thoughtfully crafted and comes with your choice of a side.
Loyalty Rewards Support MLK Student Scholars Academy
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support the MLK Student Scholars Academy from January through March 2022
Coffee Processes
You may know that soil and climate play a vital role in how the coffee tastes, however, the post-harvest process is a crucial component to determining the bean's profile.
Loyalty Rewards Support Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards and you can help support the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts from October through December 2021.
New Dishware from Grayling Ceramics
Our cafés recently received a major update to all of our dine-in mugs, saucers and dishware courtesy of our friends at Grayling Ceramics.
Loyalty Rewards Support Western Michigan University Libraries
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Western Michigan University Libraries from July through September 2021.
COVID-19 Updates at Water Street Coffee
Stay up to date with our most recent changes in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Last update: June 22, 2021. 5:00am EST
Our Mobile App Has a New Look!
Place mobile orders conveniently from your phone, tablet or desktop. Coffee, beverages and food can be ordered ahead so they are ready when you arrive in shop.
YWCA Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is here! That means that it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Water Street Coffee is proud to partner with YWCA Kalamazoo.
Loyalty Rewards Support Family Health Center
Sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards and you can help support Family Health Center from April through June 2021.
New Tea Sachets
Introducing our new retail Tea Sachets! The same great loose-leaf tea, all packaged into pre-portioned, biodegradable tea bags.
A “Recipe” for Community Giving
Enjoy our Incredible Bars as a bit-sized frozen snack! Learn their history and how they're are being use to give towards our community.
Loyalty Rewards Support Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers
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Water Street Kitchen Special Orders
Would you like to order a large quantity of an item we carry in the store? We can do that!
Loyalty Rewards Support Gone Boarding
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Bangor’s Gone Boarding from October through December 2020.
Loyalty Rewards Support South Portage Little League
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Loyalty Rewards Support YWCA Kalamazoo
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support YWCA Kalamazoo from April through June 2020.
Loyalty Rewards Support Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kalamazoo from January through March 2020.
Loyalty Rewards Support West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders from October through December 2019.
Coffee Origin Trip - Costa Rica 2019
Once again, Water Street Coffee Roastmaster, Seth Chapman, set out for the coffeelands of Costa Rica, this time to expand and strengthen our relationships with both the coffee and the producers who put so much love and attention into their crop.
Loyalty Rewards Support Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council from July though September 2019.
Rekindling Willard's Old Flame
We have rekindled Willard’s Old Flame with a refreshed rendition of this popular spring and summer blend.
Case Study: WMU Dining Services
Water Street Coffee is proud to partner with WMU Dining Services to help provide high quality, locally roasted, Fair Trade coffee to the University community.
Loyalty Rewards Support Girls on the Run
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo from April through June 2019.
Crafting More Than Furniture
Working with our old friend and Master Woodworker Rob Chamberlin, newly-crafted furniture in the salon at our Oakland café is now ready for a whole new era of stories.
We Celebrated our 25th Anniversary by Giving $10,000 to the Community!
We decided to celebrate our 25th anniversary by giving back to the community. Dubbed Grounds for Giving, we’re donating 1% of wholesale purchases from 2018, totaling more than $10,000, to eight community-focused non-profits.
Loyalty Rewards Support Can-Do Kitchen
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What’s that green drink? It’s Matcha!
Matcha, often known for its spiritual and health benefits, has a long history dating back to 9th century Japan. Once only accessible by elite, Zen practitioners and samurai warrior classes, now you can enjoy this revered drink at all of our café locations.
Introducing Water Street’s New Loyalty Rewards Program
Now, with every dollar you spend at Water Street, you earn three rewards points. These points can then be redeemed for discounts, OR you can choose to donate directly to a local non-profit.
Coffee Origin Trip - Costa Rica 2018
Water Street Coffee's Roastmaster, Seth Chapman, visited Costa Rica in March 2018 to meet some of our suppliers and learn more about the region.