Coffee & Treats in Forest Hills

Whether you need help waking up in the morning or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, the coffee at Ella's Coffee and Cousine will do the trick. Low-fat eaters will need to take care, however, since the menu does not feature any skimmed-down fare. Check email, shop online, or get the latest game scores on Ella's Coffee and Cousine's free wifi. Large groups will appreciate Ella's Coffee and Cousine for its ability to seat them quickly. No need to gussy up for a trip to Ella's Coffee and Cousine, where patrons dress for comfort and fun. Ella's Coffee and Cousine can also cater your next party; call today for details. You can also grab your grub to go. At Ella's Coffee and Cousine, diners can easily find street parking or parking in a nearby lot. Keeping an eye on your budget? Ella's Coffee and Cousine is a perfect choice, with most meals costing less than $15.

Perfect for those warm summer days, Ball's Softee Creme serves ice cream by the cone or cup. Diners are expected to enjoy their meal to the fullest, so items low in fat are not available. Skip long waits and head to Ball's Softee Creme with your large group for easy seating. Keep it casual at Ball's Softee Creme — the ice cream shop is laid-back and patrons dress accordingly. Ball's Softee Creme's diners can park in a nearby lot or on the street. Ball's Softee Creme offers safe bike parking outside. The super-affordable fare at Ball's Softee Creme will definitely make your budget happy too — prices are almost always under $15. Ball's Softee Creme is cash only so be sure to swing by an ATM on your way.

When David and Dianna Darling first dreamed up Spoonlickers, they had no idea how far the idea would take them. From their beginnings as a single frozen-dessert shop, the now multi-location venture was rated Grand Rapids' best frozen yogurt stop by readers of Grand Rapids Magazine. At each spot, customers will find additive-free flavors of frozen dessert bursting with real-deal ingredients?in fact, nothing served at Spoonlickers comes from a box or can. For instance, the cinnamon-bun yogurt is made with ground-up cinnamon buns, while the mango sorbetto is flavored with?you guessed it?fresh mangos. Customers with dietary restrictions can choose from gluten- and dairy-free options, as well.

Perched across the road from the gleaming waters of Bostwick Lake, the eponymously named bakery and coffee shop serves up a menu of fresh donuts, treats, and cups of coffee. Bostwick's conjures all species of carb-laden comfort foods, from donuts and glazed twists to apple fritters and long johns. Light off the lake dances in through dining-room windows, as a trinity of chocolate, buttercream, and butterscotch cinnamon rolls vies for counter space with the realpolitik power moves of a freshly baked bismarck. Cookies nest in glass-enclosed cases, fashioned in flavors of frosted sugar, snickerdoodle, date, and molasses. Savory lunch fare rounds out the menu with choices including cheeseburgers and chili.

The folks at Cheshire Nails strive to elevate nailcare from a mere series of treatments to a full-blown experience. Therefore, they offer VIP and hot-stone spa packages that turn simple manicures and pedicures into lavish journeys, comforting feet and hands with citrus-honey sugar wraps, marine masks, and massages that feature the soft kiss of butter creams. But the emphasis on embellishments in no way detracts from the salon's bread and butter. The technicians groom nails with precision and zeal, filing and shaping nails before layering on OPI and Shellac polishes, which can turn even the most accusatory finger wag into a gesture that emotes pure class.

With years of experience as a health-care specialist and bed-and-breakfast owner, Marilyn Heeringa has mastered the art of pampering and promoting wellness. Today, she specializes in ionic detox treatments, which utilize the ability of positive and negative ions to cleanse the entire body through ion footbaths. Having traveled to Egypt and other parts of Africa, Marilyn has decorated her cozy studio with an eclectic collection of art that reflects her worldliness and her talent for looking at art. Along with detoxifying Egyptian body wraps, she offers massage therapy, facials, one-on-one-yoga, and meditation classes.