Warm interior of Bar Backs café with exposed brick and pendant lighting

Byron Center, Michigan

We Don't
Serve Drinks.
We Craft Them.

From single-origin pour-overs pulled to order to cocktails built with house-made syrups and bitters — every pour at Bar Backs is a decision, not a routine.

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Bar Backs counter with espresso machine and barista preparing a drink

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Byron Center

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Sides of the Bar

Our Story

A Place That Takes
Its Craft Seriously

Bar Backs was born from a simple conviction: most places treat coffee and cocktails as afterthoughts. We decided to treat them as disciplines.

On one side of the bar, you'll find single-origin coffees roasted locally, pulled on calibrated equipment, and poured by people who know the difference between a good shot and a great one. On the other, our cocktail program builds drinks from scratch — house-infused spirits, fresh-pressed juices, and bitters we make in-house.

We're not in the business of volume. We're in the business of attention. Every drink that leaves this bar has been considered, crafted, and presented with the same standard — whether it costs $4 or $14.

Craft over convenience. Always.

The Experience

Designed for
People Who Notice

The space is half the story. We designed Bar Backs to feel like a place that exists for a reason — not a chain with a different name, not a trend that will fade.

Dark walnut bar tops. Brass accents that age gracefully. Lighting that makes your drink look better than it has any right to. Seating that works whether you're here for twenty minutes or two hours.

The music is loud enough to feel alive but quiet enough to talk. The Wi-Fi is fast. The outlet behind your seat is real. We've thought about the things that make a difference when you're settling in.

Fast Wi-Fi

Work-friendly

Outdoor Seating

Patio available

Dog Friendly

Patio welcome

Live Music

Weekend events

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Detail shot of cocktail garnish on bar top
Bar Backs interior bar with warm lighting
Handcrafted cocktail with citrus garnish
"The best coffee I've had outside of Seattle, and the cocktails actually made me want to come back the next night."

A regular, since day one

Visit Us

Find Your Way to
the Bar

We're on Portadown Road in Byron Center. Park on the street, walk in, and let us take care of the rest.

Address

1745 Portadown Rd SW

Byron Center, MI 49315-8003

Phone

(151) 355-5555

Call ahead for reservations or events

Hours

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Questions, event inquiries, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

Location

Right Here in
Byron Center

Located on Portadown Road, just south of I-196. Ample free parking out front. We're easy to find and hard to forget.

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