OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab — Restaurant in Grand Haven

Me and a couple friends found this gem while looking for a place to grab coffee on our way home from a weekend trip. It took us a little while to figure out it was inside Off the Record but the scavenger hunt was well worth it! It's been a long time since I've found a place with such a familiar and welcoming atmosphere. My jade snail tea was absolutely perfect and I felt like everywhere I turned I found another little hidden treasure. The owner at the front counter was more than happy to make some recommendations and I left with a couple records and new favorite place. It's eccentric in all the best possible ways and I can't wait to visit next time I'm in the area. You can really tell a lot of love has went into making OTR the refuge it is and I definitely recommend...

Wonderfully cozy and inviting space, with the BEST drinks, snackies, staff, and just overall vibe. Grand Havens best hidden gem! The decor makes it feel so warm and cozy. Uplifting and positive vibes flow through this space. The staff is top tier, always giving the best drink recommendations with a smile !! When the record shop is open, the shop dog Waylon will sometimes come and visit you in the coffee lab! (he is simply the cutest little guy ever !) Love this place, it’s become a weekend routine for my family to stop in for a drink and a...

An experience to savor, OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab is best enjoyed when taking time to appreciate all parts of a hidden cozy coffee shop experience: chats with the barista about the coffee recipes, watching the manual espresso machine shots being pulled, pulling out a book and quietly reading while waiting.

I recommend the black sesame signature drink. Coffee forward, sweet, balanced with a rich and...