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Water Street Catering
We are back to gathering together!
Bring Water Street to the party! Looking for a delicious solu...
The Beginner's Guide to Cold Brew Coffee
Cold Brew coffee, by definition, is simply the process of steeping coffee grounds in room temperature or cold water for an extended period of time. Learn how to make your own Cold Brew at home!
Reigniting Willard's Old Flame
Willard’s Old Flame was first roasted in 2007 to honor our craft and the history of our roasting ...
Loyalty Rewards Support Rootead
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Loyalty Rewards Support AACORN
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Loyalty Rewards Support Gryphon Place
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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
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Loyalty Rewards Support Prevention Works
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Loyalty Rewards Support MLK Student Scholars Academy
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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.
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
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.
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
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers from January through March 2021.
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
Sign up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and you can help support South Portage Little League from July through September 2020.
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.
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.
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
Sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards and you can help support Can-Do Kitchen from January through March 2019.
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.
Water Street's Drive-Thru on Sprinkle Rd.
As our first drive-thru only location, it was important to us that we still create that Water Street feel. Despite not having an eat-in cafe, we wanted this building to encompass the love of architecture, desire to create a unique space, and elements of Kalamazoo’s history and community that are seen in each of our cafes.
Coffee With Compassion – Kalamazoo Humane Society
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Kalamazoo Humane Society during the month September in 2016.
Animal Rescue Project
Introducing ARP at Water Street Coffee Joint
It’s September at Water Street! To us that means see...
WSCJ Oakland Refresh | Behind the Scenes Look
We are excited to announce the WSCJ Oakland Refresh, a front- and back-of-house redesign to keep our café vibrant, fresh and help improve the customer experience.