Food, coffee & shops / Grand Rapids
Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar
A queer-owned coffee shop and alcohol-free bar in East Hills with a library, board games, mocktails and regular queer socials.
01 / The story of this place
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Lotus Brew is a queer-owned coffee shop and alcohol-free bar in Grand Rapids' East Hills that bills itself as the city's queer dry bar. Its library includes LGBTQIA+ and banned books, and there are board games and mocktails on hand. It moved to a larger space on Diamond Avenue in July 2024 and hosts regular queer socials, including the GR Trans Foundation's “Cheers, Queers!” nights.
- Sober queer nightlife alternative
- Library with LGBTQIA+ and banned books
- “Cheers, Queers!” on Thursday evenings
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PMCheers, Queers! — LGBTQIA+ Social
GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center host Cheers, Queers! on Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. at Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar in Grand Rapids. An alcohol-free meet-and-greet for West Michigan’s trans and queer community with a spooky twist and costumes encouraged. Free, 18+.
Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM“Cheers, Queers!” An LGBTQIA+ Social Event
GR Trans Foundation’s alcohol-free LGBTQIA+ meet & greet is Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m. at Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar in Grand Rapids. A welcoming space to reconnect and meet new friends, with free admission.
Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PM“Cheers, Queers!” LGBTQIA+ alcohol-free meetup
Co-sponsored by GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center, this alcohol-free meet & greet is Thursday, December 10, at 6 p.m. at Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar in Grand Rapids. A welcoming space for West Michigan’s trans and queer community with a full dry bar/mocktail menu. Free, 18+.
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