Sip Coffee & Cocktails

Grand Rapids, MI · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-05

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

A day-to-night spot in Alger Heights, Sip Coffee & Cocktails pours handcrafted cocktails built on housemade syrups and fresh ingredients. The menu spans fruity to strong, from Vanilla Bean Paloma to Blackberry Old Fashioned, with coffee cocktails using local Bold and Gritty beans. Evening service follows daytime hours, and a $14 gin cocktail anchors pricing. A versatile stop for both coffee and cocktails.

What should I order?: Start with the B&G Espresso Martini, made with Bold and Gritty coffee, for a local-coffee twist. For something fruit-forward, the Vanilla Bean Paloma or Purple Peach show the housemade syrup approach. If you prefer spirit-led, the Blackberry Old Fashioned fits. Cocktails are available in the daytime too, so you can order one before evening hours.
Who will enjoy this place?: Cocktail drinkers who appreciate housemade syrups and fresh ingredients, especially those who want a cocktail during the day or a coffee-infused option. The range from fruity to strong means there is likely something for varied tastes, from Paloma fans to Old Fashioned drinkers.
When should I go?: Evening is when the venue fully shifts to cocktail bar service, but cocktails are also available during daytime, so a late-afternoon stop can work if you want a cocktail before the evening crowd.
What should I expect to spend?: A cocktail made with Long Road Sovereign Gin runs $14, suggesting a mid-range price point for the program.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The venue operates as an all-day cafe and cocktail bar, using Bold and Gritty coffee in espresso martinis and other drinks. The cocktail menu includes non-alcoholic options like the Spicy Agave NArgarita, showing attention beyond the alcoholic side.

Beverage categories

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Cocktails

Cocktails are handcrafted with housemade syrups and fresh ingredients, available both day and night. The menu spans fruity to spirit-forward, with names like Vanilla Bean Paloma, Purple Peach, and Blackberry Old Fashioned. Local Bold and Gritty coffee features in the B&G Espresso Martini.

Menu strengths

— Cocktails are made with housemade syrups and fresh ingredients.
— The menu spans from fruity options like Purple Peach to stronger pours like the Blackberry Old Fashioned.
— Cocktails are served during daytime and evening, offering flexibility.

Standout selections

— Venue transforms from coffee shop by day to cocktail bar by night.
— Vanilla Bean Paloma.; Blackberry Old Fashioned.; Purple Peach.

Pricing: One gin cocktail listed at $14.

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