2025 continues to be difficult for Grand Rapids food and drink scene — and the hits just keep coming. Yet another downtown business is closing it’s doors for good soon.
Recently we told you about the closures of House of Wine, Rockwell Republic, GR Noir, and Beacon Corner Bar. Now, a longtime downtown coffee shop has announced it’s shutting down.
Local Mocha has been in business at 96 Monroe Center NW for 17 years. According to MLive Doosi and Luther Ajim opened the business in 2008.
In addition to fair and direct trade organic coffee, the cozy café also serves smoothies, frappes, and other specialty drinks. The food menu includes breakfast and lunch options, like pancakes, sandwiches, wraps, baked good, soups, and salads…