Four Friends Coffee House
A very popular community coffee house in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Drew a highly diverse range of customers, displays local art, and often hosted concerts and other entertainment in the evenings. Having closed in July 2008, it will be much missed.
- Address:
- 136 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503
- Website:
- http://www.fourfriends.net
- Email:
- 4friends@fourfriends.net
- SSID:
- FourFriends
42.96462 -85.672334
Opening Times
- monday
- 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Please note that while we make every effort to check our information is accurate, we cannot guarantee these opening times, and we do not have details of holiday opening times. If you find our information to be inaccurate, please email the grand rapids wifi administrator with updates. Please also note that we do not currently hold information where a location is open after midnight unless it's open 24hrs/day. This email address is not for contacting Four Friends Coffee House.
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WiFi at Four Friends
From the blog little more than a placeholder on Thu Aug 17 2006 at 10:30 PM
Four Friends Coffee House has been one of those places I've been meaning to visit since I first started visiting... read more...
by kate on Fri Aug 18 2006 at 04:16 AM
Before a few coffee shops in my immediate neighborhood got wireless access, I used to go to Four Friends at least once a week to use theirs. I always got a great, strong connection; the only downside is that there are very few sockets in the walls. I could never find anywhere to plug in towards the front of the shop, so I always had to sit in the same spot near the back. Next time I'm there I'll suggest they at least get a power strip. Four Friends' atmosphere is friendly and inviting, and there are lots of interesting people to watch (and talk to, if you're so inclined). Plus, the coffee's good and they serve Wealthy Street Bakery scones, which are pretty much the best thing ever.
Good Connection, Good Coffee
by Joe_Somebody on Fri Aug 18 2006 at 01:18 PM
I have been working out of Four Friends one or two afternoons each week for the past few months. I experienced one dropped connection, and one day there were doing maintenance on the network for about 45 minutes. Otherwise the connectivity has been very good. As Kate mentioned, the coffee and scones are excelent. The only drawback? The place is so friendly, it tends to draw more than its share of street people. That's fine if I'm working solo, but it can make conducting a business meeting or presentation....interesting. Also, as Kate noted, there are limited power outlets. Not a problem for me, since I have four hours of batter time, but it could be an issue for others. I give Four Friends a 9/10.
by kristine on Fri Aug 18 2006 at 03:41 PM
I love that place.And live music for free-awesome!!+service is really good..i go there as much as i can!
by kristine on Fri Aug 18 2006 at 03:41 PM
I love that place.And live music for free-awesome!!+service is really good..i go there as much as i can!