From the Specialty Latte Bar
Honey Pistachio Latte
Double espresso, choice of milk, honey, pistachio syrup.
$6.00
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Grand Rapids, MI · Est. 2023 · Vol. I, No. 2
The Train
Leaves at
Midnight
Coffee. Bagels. Specialty lattes. Board games. Local art. Open until the last departure.
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Fulton St · Until 1AM · Hastings · Until Midnight · Grand Rapids, Michigan
TWO LOCATIONS NOW OPEN · FULTON ST UNTIL 1AM · HASTINGS UNTIL MIDNIGHT · BAGELS & PANINIS · SPECIALTY LATTES · SMOOTHIES & BOWLS · BOARD GAMES · LOCAL ART · LIVE MUSIC · STUDY SPACE · GRAND RAPIDS, MI · TWO LOCATIONS NOW OPEN · FULTON ST UNTIL 1AM · HASTINGS UNTIL MIDNIGHT · BAGELS & PANINIS · SPECIALTY LATTES · SMOOTHIES & BOWLS · BOARD GAMES · LOCAL ART · LIVE MUSIC · STUDY SPACE · GRAND RAPIDS, MI ·
Today's Edition
Grand Rapids, MI
616 Fulton St W· Until 1AM
225 Hastings St NE· Until Midnight
Get Directions →Upcoming
FRI, MAR 28 · 8:00 PM
Open Mic Night
Bring your instrument or your voice. The stage is yours until closing.
See All Events →From the Kitchen · Late Edition
Tonight's Selections
BAGEL SANDWICH
Avocado & Turkey Egg
Scrambled eggs, roasted turkey, cherry tomato, arugula, avocado smash, whipped cream cheese, balsamic glaze.
$12.75
SOURDOUGH PANINI
Turkey Pesto
Roasted turkey, havarti, tomato, parmesan, onion crisps, pesto aioli.
$13.00
SPECIALTY LATTE
Honey Pistachio Latte
Double espresso, choice of milk, honey, pistachio syrup.
$6.00
BREAKFAST BOWL
Acai Bowl
Organic acai berries blended with blueberries, mango, coconut milk.
$11.75
VGF
We stay open so you don't have to choose between a midnight craving and a morning deadline.
— Midnight Express Cafe · Grand Rapids
Our Mission
Where the Night Meets the Morning
Midnight Express was born from a simple observation: students and young professionals need a space that respects their schedule. Not everyone works nine to five. Some of the best ideas arrive after the sun goes down.
Our menu is built for the full arc of your day — from a honey pistachio latte at dawn to a turkey pesto panini at eleven. Bagels, specialty lattes, smoothies, acai bowls, and pastries baked fresh daily. Every item is designed to fuel creativity, conversation, and community.
We believe a cafe should be more than a transaction. It should be a place where local art hangs on the walls, live music fills the room, and a board game sits on every table. The train leaves at midnight, but until then, this is your station.
The Station
Fulton Street Station · Grand Rapids, MI
The Community Dispatch
Walls That Change Every Month
Every four weeks, a new Grand Rapids artist takes over our walls. From abstract oils to photography to mixed media, the gallery is always evolving. We believe art should be part of your daily routine, not locked behind a museum door.
Learn more →The Soundtrack of Your Late Nights
Open mic Fridays, local bands on Saturdays, and the occasional surprise jazz trio on a Tuesday. Our stage is small but the sound carries. We book artists who understand that the best performances happen after dark, when the audience is wide awake and the coffee is strong.
Learn more →Every Table Is a Game Table
Over fifty titles in our library, from Settlers of Catan to chess to obscure gems you've never heard of. Grab a game from the shelf, order another round, and settle in. Tournaments monthly. No screens required.
Learn more →Events
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Live Music
Open mic nights, acoustic sessions, and local bands.
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Local Art
Rotating exhibits from Grand Rapids artists.
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Board Games
Bring your favorite game and settle in.
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Community
Poetry nights, trivia, and gatherings.
We're just getting started with community events. Stay tuned for upcoming programming.
Submit an Event →Stations
Station 01Our First Store
Fulton Street
616 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 801-4990
Mon–Sun · 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
WIFICHARGINGBOARD GAMESLOCAL ARTLIVE MUSIC
Get Directions →Station 02
Hastings Street
225 Hastings St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 367-6565
Mon–Sun · 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
WIFICHARGINGBOARD GAMESLOCAL ARTLIVE MUSIC
Get Directions →More stations coming soon. The train is expanding.