The Stray

10/05/2026

We’re celebrating 5 years in business! Join us on Saturday, October 10 for discounted drinks, lively atmosphere and good music!

We’re so glad to have a home in the local creative and coffee scene here in Grand Rapids and have built relationships with the many many people that come through our doors. We’d love to see you on Saturday, pop in any time!

ALL DAY: Five for Five
Our five top-selling drinks all available at just $5
Espresso Martini
Salted Caramel Latte
Spice Society (Pumpkin Spice Latte)
Matcha Latte
Two Hearted Draft B**r
EVENING: We’re offering $5 off tickets to our rock show at 7pm.
Use code FIVEYEARS to get the discount at checkout. On Saturday, Oct 10 we’re featuring local bands Lie., Saint Maybe, and Snoshu!

10/01/2026

New art available from Anya Marie, Harminder Bopari, and Stephen Dorr!

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Coming up at The Stray this week!

Album release show on Friday for JH Patton and the Good Companions joined by Silverstiles!

Saturday we’ve got a Writer’s Round featuring five songwriters sharing songs and the stories behind them.

Wednesday is open band night! Signups at 6:30

Thursday we’ve got Board Game night at 6:30

Live Art:
Wednesday Morning - Madison Memering
Friday Afternoon - Alexis Hannah

09/29/2026

Today we’re dropping AUTUMN ALCHEMY a decadent butterscotch c***r, rounding out our lineup of fall cafe specials! Swipe to see the full selection.

What have you tried so far? Do you have a favorite?

09/27/2026

Show announcement! Double album release show with Vespa and Josh Garvelink + Stray Horses with support from Hunter VanKlompenberg.

Tickets go on sale on Friday!

09/25/2026

Join us for a show this weekend!

Friday night we have a rock show featuring Green Acres, New Troy and Wilson Ave!

On saturday catch jazz, bossa, swing and more with Swingtooth, and The Rhythm Section Jazz Band

09/17/2026

Check out a show this weekend at The Stray! We’re featuring two different album release shows.

09/15/2026

The GOLDEN MAPLE

A maple twist on traditional Indian Golden Milk, featuring deep flavors of ginger, tumeric, black pepper, and cardamom. Served as a steamer.

New fall specials dropping weekly!