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Grand Rapids' Best

Grand Rapids' Best

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Created by Amy • Updated On: July 9, 2013
Rowster Coffee is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

1. Rowster Coffee

8.3
632 Wealthy St SE (at James Ave. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 44 tips and reviews
Marie Catrib's is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

2. Marie Catrib's

1001 Lake Dr SE (at Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · East Hills · 105 tips and reviews
San Chez, A Tapas Bistro is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

3. San Chez, A Tapas Bistro

8.7
38 Fulton St E (at Commerce Ave SW), Grand Rapids, MI
Tapas Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 127 tips and reviews
Founders Brewing Co. is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

4. Founders Brewing Co.

9.1
235 Grandville Ave SW (btwn Williams & Bartlett St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 365 tips and reviews
Harmony Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

5. Harmony Brewing Company

8.9
1551 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Eastown · 87 tips and reviews
Brewery Vivant is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

6. Brewery Vivant

9.0
925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · East Hills · 170 tips and reviews
HopCat is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

7. HopCat

9.0
25 Ionia Ave SW (at Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Beer Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 255 tips and reviews
The Winchester is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

8. The Winchester

8.6
648 Wealthy St SE (btw Henry & James), Grand Rapids, MI
Pub · 126 tips and reviews
Rockwell Republic is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

9. Rockwell Republic

8.4
45 Division Ave S (btwn Weston & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 156 tips and reviews
Wealthy Street Bakery is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

10. Wealthy Street Bakery

8.7
608 Wealthy St SE (at Union Ave. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Bakery · 63 tips and reviews
Electric Cheetah is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

11. Electric Cheetah

8.6
1015 Wealthy St SE (at Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · East Hills · 109 tips and reviews
Cherry Deli is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

12. Cherry Deli

8.4
834 Cherry St SE (at Hollister Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · East Hills · 37 tips and reviews
Green Well Gastro Pub is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

13. Green Well Gastro Pub

9.1
924 Cherry St SE (at Hollister Ave SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · East Hills · 94 tips and reviews
Jonny B'z Dogs & More is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

14. Jonny B'z Dogs & More

638 Wealthy St SE (btw James Ave & Henry Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · East Hills · 59 tips and reviews
The Grand Coney is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

15. The Grand Coney

7.9
809 Michigan St NE (at Eastern Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 100 tips and reviews
Rose's on Reeds Lake is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

16. Rose's on Reeds Lake

9.0
550 Lakeside Dr SE (btwn Wealthly & Reeds Lake Blvd), East Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Wealthy St Station is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

17. Wealthy St Station

1157 Wealthy St SE (at Fuller), Grand Rapids, MI
Burger Joint · East Hills · 25 tips and reviews
Derby Station is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

18. Derby Station

2237 Wealthy St SE (Bagley), East Grand Rapids, MI
Pub · 63 tips and reviews
Fourth Street Deli is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

19. Fourth Street Deli

528 4th St NW (at Seward St. NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · West Grand · 7 tips and reviews
Stella's Lounge is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

20. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews
The Meanwhile is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

21. The Meanwhile

7.7
1005 Wealthy St SE (at Diamond Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · East Hills · 111 tips and reviews
Erb Thai is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

22. Erb Thai

7.1
950 Wealthy St SE (at Diamond), Grand Rapids, MI
Thai Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Bangkok Taste Cuisine is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

23. Bangkok Taste Cuisine

8.8
15 Jefferson Ave SE (Fulton), Grand Rapids, MI
Thai Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 27 tips and reviews
Bombay Cuisine is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

24. Bombay Cuisine

8.2
1420 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Indian Restaurant · Eastown · 26 tips and reviews
The Bitter End is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

25. The Bitter End

8.1
752 Fulton St W (btwn Straight & National), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 56 tips and reviews
Madcap Coffee is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

26. Madcap Coffee

8.6
98 Monroe Center St NW (at Ottawa Ave NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 112 tips and reviews
Scorpion Hearts Club is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

27. Scorpion Hearts Club

8.9
1035 Wealthy St SE (at Robey Pl. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · East Hills · 53 tips and reviews
XO Asian Cuisine is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

28. XO Asian Cuisine

58 Monroe Center St NW (at Ionia), Grand Rapids, MI
Thai Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 90 tips and reviews
Marado Sushi is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

29. Marado Sushi

47 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Sushi Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 24 tips and reviews
CitySen Lounge is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

30. CitySen Lounge

7.8
83 Monroe Center St NW (in City Flats Hotel), Grand Rapids, MI
Lounge · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 18 tips and reviews

Christopher M.Christopher Maksymowski: Happy Hour daily from 4-7 wine $4, Wells $4, domestic long necks $2, 12 oz drafts $3, 23oz drafts $5.50, specialty martinis & cocktails $4, and food specials!

Reserve Wine & Food is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

31. Reserve Wine & Food

8.1
201 Monroe Ave NW (at Lyon St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Wine Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Cheryl V.Cheryl Van Ryn: The spinach and poached egg risotto is amazing. A must try!!!

Cygnus 27 is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

32. Cygnus 27

187 Monroe Ave NW (Pearl St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 24 tips and reviews

Rand H.Rand Haga: Brunch, Dinner or Evening Drinks on top of the Amway Grand Plaza! Have dinner under the stars surrounded by the city light below!

The Viceroy is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

33. The Viceroy

53 Commerce Ave SW (btwn Weston & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Cocktail Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 39 tips and reviews

Amy P.Amy Page: Their 'Sidecar' is delicious. Tart like a grapefruit, with a hint of sweetness.

Mixology is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

34. Mixology

7.5
235 Louis Campau NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Lounge · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 7 tips and reviews
Wolfgang's Restaurant is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

35. Wolfgang's Restaurant

9.0
1530 Wealthy St SE (at Lake Dr. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · Eastown · 118 tips and reviews

Josh B.Josh Beute: Peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes rock.

Schnitz Deli is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

36. Schnitz Deli

9.0
1315 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Fulton Heights · 34 tips and reviews

Nick P.Nick P: Real pastrami!

Hideout Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

37. Hideout Brewing Company

3113 Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · 41 tips and reviews

Matthew F.Matthew Fouts: Get the Gangster IPA!

The Pyramid Scheme is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

38. The Pyramid Scheme

8.7
68 Commerce Ave SW (at Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Music Venue · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 62 tips and reviews
Two Beards Deli is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

39. Two Beards Deli

9.1
38 Commerce Ave SW (at Weston St), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 60 tips and reviews
Logan's Alley is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

40. Logan's Alley

8.5
916 Michigan St NE (btwn Houseman & Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Midtown · 63 tips and reviews
The Cheshire Grill is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

41. The Cheshire Grill

7.8
2162 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49505, Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
The Mitten Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

42. The Mitten Brewing Company

9.0
527 Leonard St NW (Quarry), Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · West Grand · 94 tips and reviews
The Choo Choo Grill is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

43. The Choo Choo Grill

8.8
1219 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Burger Joint · 20 tips and reviews
Red Jet Cafe is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

44. Red Jet Cafe

1431 Plainfield Ave NE (at Coit), Grand Rapids, MI
Pizzeria · 42 tips and reviews
Twisters Ice Cream is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

45. Twisters Ice Cream

6.9
1625 Alpine Ave NW (Richmond), Grand Rapids, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · West Grand · 10 tips and reviews
Grand Rapids Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

46. Grand Rapids Brewing Company

1 Ionia Ave SW (at Fulton St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 124 tips and reviews
Perrin Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

47. Perrin Brewing Company

9.1
5910 Comstock Park Dr NW (7 Mile Rd NW), Comstock Park, MI
Brewery · 107 tips and reviews
White Flame Brewing is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

48. White Flame Brewing

7.9
5234 36th Ave (at Chicago Dr), Hudsonville, MI
Brewery · 36 tips and reviews
Pike 51 Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

49. Pike 51 Brewing Company

8.9
3768 Chicago Dr (in Hudsonville Winery), Hudsonville, MI
Brewery · 24 tips and reviews
Rockford Brewing Company is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

50. Rockford Brewing Company

8.0
12 E Bridge St., Rockford, MI
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews
Osgood Brewing is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

51. Osgood Brewing

4051 Chicago Dr SW (Franklin Ave SW), Grandville, MI
Brewery · 37 tips and reviews
Twisted Rooster is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

52. Twisted Rooster

1600 E Beltline Ave NE (btw Knapp & Leonard), Grand Rapids, MI
New American Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews
Bartertown Diner is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

53. Bartertown Diner

6 Jefferson Ave SE (Fulton St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 54 tips and reviews
Sundance Grill is one of Grand Rapids' Best.

54. Sundance Grill

8.0
151 Ottawa Ave NW (Pearl Street), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 61 tips and reviews