Giggles and Gourmets is Your New Go-To Spot in Alger Heights
Listen, fellow tired parents – you know those rare magical places where you can actually enjoy your coffee and let the kids burn off their energy? Well, Alger Heights just hit the jackpot.
Giggles & Gourmets opens on Monday, February 10, at 2426 Eastern Ave SE, with a bakery and play space!
Two genius sisters have combined an actual bakery (yes, REAL baked goods!) with a play café.
We’re talking legit cinnamon rolls that’ll make you stop sharing with your toddler. They’re serving up fresh chocolate croissants, gooey brownies, and cookies you’ll definitely want to hide in your diaper bag.
And their coffee? Looks like the kind you’d find at a fancy downtown café.
The Masterminds Behind It
Ashley and Alesha are two sisters who clearly get it.
Ashley’s a former therapist and mom of three (with #4 on the way) who understands the need for spaces where kids can just be kids.
Alesha is the bakery wizard, whipping up treats that’ll make you forget about that “eat more veggies” resolution you made last week.
The Intel You Need
Put “Visit Giggles and Gourmets” on your calendar for Feb 10.
Here’s everything you need to know:
The Basics:
Giggles & Gourmets Play Cafe and Bakery
2426 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-690-7588
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Opening Day
Monday, February 10, 2025: 9 AM – 4 PM
Regular hours TBA
The Play Space Details:
• Drop-in Play: $8 for kids 3+ ($5 for ages 0-2)
• Monthly Passes: $40 for 3+ ($25 for ages 0-2)
• Yearly Option: $375 for unlimited play ($200 for littles)
• Opening Day: Feb 10, 9 AM – 4 PM
The Menu Scoop:
• Coffee: From simple drip ($2.50) to fancy signature drinks ($4.75 – $5.75)
• Sweet Treats: Fresh cookies ($3), brownies ($6), donuts ($4), cinnamon rolls ($4)
• Lunch & Snacks: Croissant & bagel sandwiches ($5) with house-made cream cheese
• Kid-Friendly: $1 snacks, hot chocolate ($2.50), and apple cider ($3.50)
Special Perks:
• Opening Day: Share their logo on Facebook = free cookie
• Saturday Dollar Days: Weekly discounts on select items
• Text 616-690-7588 for updates and deals
Bottom Line
This play café is coming in hot and plans to make a splash.
It’s exactly what this little corner of GR has been missing – a spot where the coffee is legit, the treats are worth the calories, and kids can live their best lives (somewhere that’s not our living room).
Pro tip: Save their number now. You’re gonna want those Saturday Dollar Day alerts. You know, for “the kids.”
P.S. Alger Heights, you just got cooler.
