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Places To Try

1. Marge's Donut Den

8.6
1751 28th St SW (at Burlingame Ave), Wyoming, MI
Donut Shop · 36 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lind: Best donuts in town! Gonna miss you, Marge.

2. Java City

10670 S Campus Dr (at Grand Valley State University), Allendale, MI
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Jackie S.Jackie Smith: Love the Maui mango smoothie !

3. Green Bean Coffee Shop

2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Brenda C.Brenda Clark: Love the peach smoothie and French toast bagels

4. Sprinkles Donut Shop

8.0
6450 28th Ave, Hudsonville, MI
Donut Shop · 5 tips and reviews

Zak H.Zak Hill: Great lil spot with excellent donuts. Very warm and welcoming local shop

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge is one of Places To Try.

5. Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

9.3
100 Commerce Ave SW (Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 51 tips and reviews

6. Scorpion Hearts Club

8.9
1035 Wealthy St SE (at Robey Pl. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · East Hills · 53 tips and reviews

Benjamin R.Benjamin Robert: Mapcap coffee, but cheaper. Fast wifi, great tea selection. Nice magazine selection. Good place to study.

7. Schuil Coffee

8.3
3679 29th St SE (29th Street & Lake Eastbrook Blvd), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

Robert B.Robert Becker: The pretty barista is PHENOMENAL!!! What she can do with tea and coffee is one of a kind!

8. Lyon Street Cafe

8.1
617 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Café · Midtown · 16 tips and reviews

Mary M M.Mary M Motta: They were out of chai and all other teas when I visited with 3 friends. So only 2 of us ordered coffee. The barista was really, really not thrilled with our decision to not buy drinks we didn't want.

Pita House is one of Places To Try.

9. Pita House

1450 Wealthy St SE (Ethel Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Greek Restaurant · Eastown · 18 tips and reviews
One Stop Coney Shop is one of Places To Try.

10. One Stop Coney Shop

8.3
154 Fulton St E (Jefferson Ave SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 38 tips and reviews
Brick Road Pizza Co. is one of Places To Try.

11. Brick Road Pizza Co.

1017 Wealthy St SE (at Donald Pl SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Pizzeria · East Hills · 77 tips and reviews
Grand Woods Lounge is one of Places To Try.

12. Grand Woods Lounge

6.9
77 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW (at Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Lounge · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 58 tips and reviews

13. Wolfgang's Restaurant

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

Alex L.Alex Lee: Must get a cafe Wolfgang and a skillet!

14. Real Food Cafe

8.6
2419 Eastern Ave SE (btw Alger & 28th), Grand Rapids, MI
Diner · Garfield Park · 51 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Food blogger Megan of What Megan's Making recommends Real Food Café. "My go-to breakfast is the garden omelet, and my husband gets the French toast stuffed with strawberries and cream cheese."

Sundance Grill is one of Places To Try.

15. Sundance Grill

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

CavaFatima S.CavaFatima Satchell: Trying to make it through this scrumptious cinnamon roll for twi has both of us preoccupied. He loved the pomegranate mimosa ,and i lovr the prickley pear lemonade...

16. The Westsider Cafe

8.6
1180 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Diner · West Grand · 62 tips and reviews

Kol Shea G.Kol Shea Gierum: Best dill pickle soup ever

17. The Grand Coney

7.9
809 Michigan St NE (at Eastern Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 100 tips and reviews

Kirstie Z.Kirstie Zook: Cheese fries and ranch are the best!

18. The Omelette Shoppe

7.4
545 Michigan St NE (at College), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · Midtown · 42 tips and reviews

Alice H.Alice Hayward: Sausage Gravy omlette is amazing! Fast service even though they were SUPER busy.

19. The Cheshire Grill

7.8
2162 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49505, Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Aaron J.Aaron Johnson: Black and blue burger with onion rings was awesome. The blue cheese aioli sauce was wonderful

20. Wealthy Street Bakery

8.7
608 Wealthy St SE (at Union Ave. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Bakery · 63 tips and reviews

Erika Rene P.Erika Rene Pineiro: Scones are amazing and Laura D is an angel.

Lucy's Cafe - Aisle 9 Events & Kitchen is one of Places To Try.

21. Lucy's Cafe - Aisle 9 Events & Kitchen

8.2
1747 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Mary M M.Mary M Motta: I tried the Creston Scramble, which was a delightful skillet. recommend the hazelnut coffee and the sourdough toast. the cheese danish is also amazing!

22. GR Bagel

8.3
423 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Bagel Shop · Eastown · 6 tips and reviews

Brad S.Brad S: Lox with cream cheese, red onion, and capers on a Sea Salt Bagel.... Awesome! Thanks GR Bagel!

23. Eastown Cafe

7.5
1499 Wealthy St SE (btwn Wealthy & Sigsbee), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Eastown · 13 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Mead: Get the Easttown omelette!

24. Early Bird Coffee & Food

9.2
1445 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Eastown · 7 tips and reviews

David .David 🍻Brock🍻: Cool place with a great vibe. Killer coffee, great baked goods and small plates. You order at the counter get your drinks there and grab a table until a server brings you your order.

25. Sandy's Donuts

8.9
2040 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Donut Shop · Westside Connection · 14 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fernandez: Best donuts in town! 😍

26. Cygnus 27

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

Cloud C.Cloud Cray: Half off martinis on WEDNESDAY - ask Josh or Matt at the bar!

27. Grand Central Market & Deli

57 Monroe Center St NW (at Ionia), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 28 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Sigal: The '57 Monroe Center' (a sandwich available at the deli, in addition to being their address), is great! Its also been voted as one of the best sandwichs in GR.

28. 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

Gregg P.Gregg Pullano: Amazing! Long long list of sandwiches, including EXTENSIVE vegetarian and vegan selection. Vegan pastries available too. Highly recommended!

29. Cherry Deli

8.4
834 Cherry St SE (at Hollister Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · East Hills · 37 tips and reviews

Need to know basisNeed to know basis: Delicious, also amazing variety of vegetarian sandwiches.

30. Graydon's Crossing

8.6
1223 Plainfield Ave NE (at Carrier St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · Creston · 67 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Fues: Listen to the comments!!! Indian nachos are a must have

31. Big O' Café

7.6
80 Ottawa Ave NW (at Monroe Center St), Grand Rapids, MI
Pizzeria · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 34 tips and reviews

Julee C.Julee Cordray: best subs ever!! (: staff was friendly and our food was quick

Parsley Mediterranean Grille is one of Places To Try.

32. Parsley Mediterranean Grille

7.6
80 Ottawa Ave NW (at Monroe Center), Grand Rapids, MI
Mediterranean Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 27 tips and reviews

Dan R.Dan Rogers: Chicken shawarma wrap is fantastic. Can't really go wrong with anything on the menu

Cottage Bar and Restaurant is one of Places To Try.

33. Cottage Bar and Restaurant

8.0
18 La Grave Ave SE (at Fulton St E), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 46 tips and reviews

34. First Wok

7.8
2207 44th St SE (btw Breton & Kalamazoo), Grand Rapids, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Jerad K.Jerad K: The Eggrolls are the best ever! But everything is good.

35. Rico's Deli

8.1
2103 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · West Grand · 21 tips and reviews

KatyKaty: The Thanksgiving sandwich is awesome. It comes with a tiny slice of pumpkin pie!

36. Old Chicago

3333 28th St SE, Ste 1 (at East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Pizzeria · 42 tips and reviews

Chrissie C.Chrissie Cypret: I love the Italian Nacho appetizer!!!!!

37. Iron

25 Ottawa Ave SW #103, Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 3 tips and reviews

David .David 🍻Brock🍻: Great place to start the night. Appetizers are great here

38. The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

7.4
187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Bistro · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 3 tips and reviews

Matthew M.Matthew Mandeville: Great place! Be sure to check out the patio on a nice day

39. The Old Goat

8.6
2434 Eastern Ave SE (Alger St SE), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · Alger Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Adrian H.Adrian Hannah: The catfish po boy (called the Crispy Whiskers) is spicy and delicious.

40. 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

Christina H.Christina Heyboer: Trying olive burger for first time- yum!

41. Firehouse Subs

2090 Celebration Dr NE Ste 124 (East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Northeast Grand Rapids · 25 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fiddler: Best damn steamed subs I've ever tasted!!!!

42. Clique Coffee Bar

1600 E Beltline Ave NE (Knapp), Grand Rapids, MI
Café · 24 tips and reviews

Tony F.Tony Falbo: The iced chai latte was fantastic!