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Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)

4.5(762)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 762 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$$
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
(269) 488-0018 Directions waterstreetcoffee.com

Quick facts

Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) is a date night restaurant at 3037 Oakland Dr in Kalamazoo, MI, open daily from 7:00 AM. Call +1269-488-0018 for details.

Address
3037 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone
+1269-488-0018
Hours today
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Price
$$

About Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)

Water Street Coffee Joint (Oakland) is a coffeehouse at 3037 Oakland Dr in Kalamazoo, MI, with art-adorned interiors and plush seating. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with coffee, tea and desserts among its noted offerings. Food options include deli fare, comfort food, small plates, and vegan, vegetarian and healthy choices. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with breakfast and lunch listed among its popular uses.

For a date, the format is informal: customers order at the counter, there is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Dine-in and outdoor seating are available, alongside takeout and a drive-through. The coffeehouse is also popular with students and solo diners, welcomes families and groups, and is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Practical features include Wi-Fi, a free parking lot, high chairs, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom facilities.

Known for

  • Coffee, tea and desserts
  • Art-adorned interiors and plush seating
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating and drive-through
  • Casual counter-service dining

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • latte×2
  • brownie
  • burrito

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 45 of 100, 7a: 54 of 100, 8a: 71 of 100, 9a: 76 of 100, 10a: 69 of 100, 11a: 59 of 100, 12p: 62 of 100, 1p: 73 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 63 of 100, 4p: 57 of 100, 5p: 46 of 100, 6p: 44 of 100, 7p: 45 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Tue

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 46 of 100, 7a: 60 of 100, 8a: 77 of 100, 9a: 74 of 100, 10a: 77 of 100, 11a: 71 of 100, 12p: 61 of 100, 1p: 61 of 100, 2p: 53 of 100, 3p: 57 of 100, 4p: 54 of 100, 5p: 49 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 43 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Wed

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 45 of 100, 7a: 58 of 100, 8a: 68 of 100, 9a: 74 of 100, 10a: 68 of 100, 11a: 68 of 100, 12p: 67 of 100, 1p: 62 of 100, 2p: 54 of 100, 3p: 49 of 100, 4p: 46 of 100, 5p: 37 of 100, 6p: 34 of 100, 7p: 26 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Thu

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 29 of 100, 7a: 43 of 100, 8a: 52 of 100, 9a: 55 of 100, 10a: 60 of 100, 11a: 62 of 100, 12p: 62 of 100, 1p: 56 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 68 of 100, 4p: 70 of 100, 5p: 60 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 36 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Fri

5a10p

5a: 0 of 100, 6a: 30 of 100, 7a: 43 of 100, 8a: 61 of 100, 9a: 60 of 100, 10a: 69 of 100, 11a: 68 of 100, 12p: 65 of 100, 1p: 58 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 60 of 100, 4p: 60 of 100, 5p: 54 of 100, 6p: 40 of 100, 7p: 34 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 35 of 100, 8a: 48 of 100, 9a: 64 of 100, 10a: 80 of 100, 11a: 85 of 100, 12p: 81 of 100, 1p: 71 of 100, 2p: 63 of 100, 3p: 64 of 100, 4p: 64 of 100, 5p: 59 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 27 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 25 of 100, 8a: 43 of 100, 9a: 72 of 100, 10a: 86 of 100, 11a: 100 of 100, 12p: 97 of 100, 1p: 89 of 100, 2p: 65 of 100, 3p: 58 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 35 of 100, 6p: 25 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

767 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★548
  • 4★128
  • 3★41
  • 2★22
  • 1★28

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • friendly staff×55
  • pastries×10
  • wait time×10
  • vegan options×10
  • smoothies×5
  • local coffee×3
  • dolce de leche×2
  • homemade sweets×2
  • gluten free options×2
  • sleeping bear mocha×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Great vegan breakfast burrito and good tea selection. All employees super friendly and attentive.”

    — Chloe Gregory-Pendley, October 4, 2026 · google

  • “The coffee is good but the prices blew my mind. I paid nearly $9 for what I would think is a pretty normal drink, medium sugar-free vanilla latte with oat milk. With these kinds of prices I won't be back.”

    — Morgan, September 29, 2026 · google

  • “Always a favorite stop when I'm in Kalamazoo for business. Today, I had the maple pecan latte, no whip, with crush pecans on top. Excellent fall latte! I also had the vegan, gluten-free blonde pumpkin brownie with a cream cheese fros…”

    — Tony Hernandez - Five Star Real Estate, September 24, 2026 · google

  • “I think this place is super over priced - it’s comparable to big cities like LA and New York. I think the baristas are all really kind and work really hard. But the main issue I’ve had with water street for years is that it’s freezing …”

    — s moss, September 11, 2026 · google

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Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) — frequently asked

Is Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) open on Mondays?
Yes — Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) is open Monday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Where is Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)?
Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) is at 3037 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
How expensive is Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)?
Google lists Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) in the $$ price range for date night restaurants in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the phone number for Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)?
You can reach Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland) on +1269-488-0018.

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