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Loyalty Rewards Support Edison Neighborhood Association
When you sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards, you earn three reward points for every dolla...
Loyalty Rewards Support MRC Industries
When you sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards, you earn three reward points for every doll...
Water Street Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
When the colder days settle in, it is officially hot chocolate season at Water Street Coffee! Learn how to make our favorite hot chocolate recipe at home.
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
Sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards and you can help support Can-Do Kitchen from January through March 2019.
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.
Coffee Origin Trip - Ethiopia
In December of 2017, Water Street owner, Mark Smutek, traveled to Ethiopia to experience and learn firsthand how coffee in Ethiopia is grown and processed.
Could a Cortado be Your New Favorite Coffee Drink?
There are many unique names for all the coffee drinks out there, and it can get confusing. What i...
Enjoy FRESH Water Street Coffee delivered to your door!
We’re making it a little easier for you to enjoy fresh Water Street coffee at home with our Coffee Subscription Service.
Case Study: People's Food Co-op Kalamazoo
Grocery stores often have limited shelf space, so The People’s Food Co-op and Water Street got creative and collaborated to build a beautiful custom displays.
Case Study: Bronson Methodist Hospital
Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of the longest and most integrated partnerships. Water Street has been serving their team, staff, and patients for over 10 years at multiple Bronson locations.
Reflections on a Coffee Origin Trip - Chiapas, Mexico
We took some time to talk with our Roastmaster, Seth Chapman, after he returned from his Origin Trip to Chiapas, Mexico.
Coffee Origin Trip - Day 3: Chiapas, Mexico
On our final day we visited a dry-mill located in Independencia. Here we participated in a comprehensive cupping session as well as a full tour of the mill.
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 Origin Trip - Day 2: Chiapas, Mexico
The drive to the first destination on our second day was a trying one. Following twisty, winding, bumpy roads up the mountains for about an hour and a half, we finally arrived at Ojo de Agua in the early afternoon.
Coffee With Compassion – Kalamazoo Humane Society
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Kalamazoo Humane Society during the month September in 2016.
Coffee Origin Trip - Day 1: Chiapas, Mexico
Traveling to a coffee producing country is what the coffee industry refers to as an ‘origin trip.’ This travel is often necessary in understanding where our coffee comes from and is an important experience from the largest importers down to the smallest micro-roasters.
Five Things You May Not Know About Tea
Tea varies as much in appearance as the different faces of men. ~Hui-tsung, The Chinese Emperor (...
Water Street Coffee Fresh Crop
Have you seen the coffee bags with the signature green label? These special bags represent our current Fresh Crop coffee offerings. With a limited availability and some truly brilliant characteristics, these coffees are incredibly special and we thought you ought to know!
Animal Rescue Project
Introducing ARP at Water Street Coffee Joint
It’s September at Water Street! To us that means see...
Espresso Cream Soda - Competition Winner
We ran a company wide Drink Recipe Competition to see what our baristas, kitchen staff, and roaster staff might have up their sleeves!
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.
Direct Trade | Panama Geisha Natural
Water Street Coffee is excited to have acquired this coffee through a direct trade partnership with a family farm in Panama called Finca Hartmann.
Tea 101: Overview & Health Benefits
Dipping your toes into the world of tea can be overwhelming. Like with coffee, it seems like there is an endless variety of flavors and options. Here's a look at the basic categories of teas.
Why Water Street Makes Housemade Syrups
When we decided to try making our own housemade syrups, we had one objective in mind. Create something delicious that compliments our coffee. Sounds simple enough right?