Guidebook for Grand Rapids

Lisa
Guidebook for Grand Rapids

Food Scene

Cool, hip vibe located downtown.
50 locals raden deze aan
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NW
50 locals raden deze aan
Cool, hip vibe located downtown.
Best Café Miel in the city. Modern, minimalist décor with pastries from the bakery next door.
22 locals raden deze aan
Lyon Street Cafe
617 Lyon St NE
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Best Café Miel in the city. Modern, minimalist décor with pastries from the bakery next door.
Old school hang-out with local art for sale. Great tea selection, too. News stand with unique journal and magazines for sale, too.
21 locals raden deze aan
The Sparrows Coffee & Tea & Newsstand
1035 Wealthy St SE
21 locals raden deze aan
Old school hang-out with local art for sale. Great tea selection, too. News stand with unique journal and magazines for sale, too.
Heartside neighborhood (artist community) location with lounge chairs to curl up in or big tables to spread out at.
13 locals raden deze aan
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
100 Commerce Ave SW
13 locals raden deze aan
Heartside neighborhood (artist community) location with lounge chairs to curl up in or big tables to spread out at.
As soon as it opened, it became a neighborhood hot-spot. Unique local fare, vegetarian and gluten-free options abound. Mediterranean influenced and inspired fare.
91 locals raden deze aan
Marie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
91 locals raden deze aan
As soon as it opened, it became a neighborhood hot-spot. Unique local fare, vegetarian and gluten-free options abound. Mediterranean influenced and inspired fare.
Quaint breakfast spot in Cherry Diamond district. Several cozy dining areas, simple and smart cuisine.
19 locals raden deze aan
Cherie Inn
969 Cherry St SE
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Quaint breakfast spot in Cherry Diamond district. Several cozy dining areas, simple and smart cuisine.
Unique and flavorful food combinations, readily cater to dietary restrictions, best wait staff (super friendly and knowledgeable), fun vibe. Outdoor seating.
104 locals raden deze aan
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street Southeast
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Unique and flavorful food combinations, readily cater to dietary restrictions, best wait staff (super friendly and knowledgeable), fun vibe. Outdoor seating.
Sublime specialty menu in a warm and cozy place. Price point is higher but worth it. Outdoor seating in warmer months.
29 locals raden deze aan
Grove
919 Cherry St SE
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Sublime specialty menu in a warm and cozy place. Price point is higher but worth it. Outdoor seating in warmer months.
A fresh take on Italian fare. Beautiful mansion setting makes for a unique dining experience with many cozy rooms. Calamari appetizer is a favorite as is the Tiramisu.
12 locals raden deze aan
Paddock Place
1033 Lake Dr SE
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A fresh take on Italian fare. Beautiful mansion setting makes for a unique dining experience with many cozy rooms. Calamari appetizer is a favorite as is the Tiramisu.
Farm to table gourmet meals, or fresh, simple wood-fired pizzas (gluten-free available). Friendly staff, cool vibe. Outdoor seating.
46 locals raden deze aan
Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SE
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Farm to table gourmet meals, or fresh, simple wood-fired pizzas (gluten-free available). Friendly staff, cool vibe. Outdoor seating.
Secret spot in below-ground site. Cook delivers great food and is a friendly host.
Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli
421 Norwood Ave SE
Secret spot in below-ground site. Cook delivers great food and is a friendly host.
Hip modern Mexican offerings served in a former service station. Best guacamole and chips in the city! Favorites: Taco de Panza (porkbelly) and Taco al Pastor (marinated pork shoulder). Dozens of tequila options!
90 locals raden deze aan
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SE
90 locals raden deze aan
Hip modern Mexican offerings served in a former service station. Best guacamole and chips in the city! Favorites: Taco de Panza (porkbelly) and Taco al Pastor (marinated pork shoulder). Dozens of tequila options!
Authentic creole fare tucked in a unique setting in Eastown, a 10 minute walk away. Service is friendly but not fast- but so worth the wait! Too many favorite dishes to list!
14 locals raden deze aan
Chez Olga LLC
1441 Wealthy St SE
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Authentic creole fare tucked in a unique setting in Eastown, a 10 minute walk away. Service is friendly but not fast- but so worth the wait! Too many favorite dishes to list!
Feel like pizza at home? Order in! Quick delivery of your basic pizza that's out of the "big box."
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
966 Fulton St E
Feel like pizza at home? Order in! Quick delivery of your basic pizza that's out of the "big box."

Drinks & Nightlife

Reminiscent of "Cheers" but for the modern man and woman. Simple, inspired menu with local offerings that changes seasonally. Great service, specialty cocktails, lots of beer options.
104 locals raden deze aan
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street Southeast
104 locals raden deze aan
Reminiscent of "Cheers" but for the modern man and woman. Simple, inspired menu with local offerings that changes seasonally. Great service, specialty cocktails, lots of beer options.
Large, open venue. Local brewer with excellent sandwiches in up-n-coming section of town. Two levels, outdoor balcony.
22 locals raden deze aan
Harmony Hall
401 Stocking Ave NW
22 locals raden deze aan
Large, open venue. Local brewer with excellent sandwiches in up-n-coming section of town. Two levels, outdoor balcony.
Local brewery 10 minute walk away. Superb wood-fired pizza, light salads, cool vibe.
62 locals raden deze aan
Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SE
62 locals raden deze aan
Local brewery 10 minute walk away. Superb wood-fired pizza, light salads, cool vibe.
Huge beer list, great cheese soup, "crack fries."
65 locals raden deze aan
HopCat
25 Ionia Ave SW
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Huge beer list, great cheese soup, "crack fries."
Duck Nachos. Hearty burgers. Cheese board. Great beer. 10 minute walk.
96 locals raden deze aan
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SE
96 locals raden deze aan
Duck Nachos. Hearty burgers. Cheese board. Great beer. 10 minute walk.
Good beer. Live music. Outdoor beer garden. Beer goods: t-shirts, mugs, key chains. Huge!
176 locals raden deze aan
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SW
176 locals raden deze aan
Good beer. Live music. Outdoor beer garden. Beer goods: t-shirts, mugs, key chains. Huge!

Essentials

Great market & deli with for fresh fruits & veggies, cheeses and meats. Big selection of wine, beer by the bottle and liquor. Best gourmet pizza in town!
54 locals raden deze aan
Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery
200 Union Ave NE
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Great market & deli with for fresh fruits & veggies, cheeses and meats. Big selection of wine, beer by the bottle and liquor. Best gourmet pizza in town!
Nothing fancy but it's in my backyard so very convenient. Your basic grocery store.
33 locals raden deze aan
Family Fare Supermarket
1415 Fulton St E
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Nothing fancy but it's in my backyard so very convenient. Your basic grocery store.
Open market. 2 blocks away. Meat, veggies, eggs, pastries, greens. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
56 locals raden deze aan
Boerenmarkt op Fulton Street
1145 Fulton St E
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Open market. 2 blocks away. Meat, veggies, eggs, pastries, greens. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Arts & Culture

Great art. Great location. Modern feel. Gift shop.
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NE
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Great art. Great location. Modern feel. Gift shop.
Beautiful venue. Great shows.
24 locals raden deze aan
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts
30 Division Ave N
24 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful venue. Great shows.
Museum. Local cinema, indie flicks. Gift shop.
43 locals raden deze aan
UICA
17 Pearl St NW
43 locals raden deze aan
Museum. Local cinema, indie flicks. Gift shop.
Interesting exhibits. Cool carousel. Heart of downtown, on the river.
91 locals raden deze aan
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NW
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Interesting exhibits. Cool carousel. Heart of downtown, on the river.
34 locals raden deze aan
DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe Ave NW
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Parks & Nature

Beautiful gardens, sculptures and art exhibits.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
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Beautiful gardens, sculptures and art exhibits.
Paved trail for biking, walking or running around Reed's Lake. 20 minute walk from my house.
Reeds Lake Trail
Reeds Lake Trail
Paved trail for biking, walking or running around Reed's Lake. 20 minute walk from my house.

Shopping

Books. Jewelry. Local art. Rocks and gemstones.
Spirit Dreams
1430 Lake Dr SE
Books. Jewelry. Local art. Rocks and gemstones.
Fresh, fun, trendy.
Lee & Birch
759 Wealthy St SE
Fresh, fun, trendy.
Gourmet food, wine & beer plus housewares. Helpful, friendly staff. Good place to stop for a picnic-on-the-go.
18 locals raden deze aan
Art of the Table
606 Wealthy St SE
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Gourmet food, wine & beer plus housewares. Helpful, friendly staff. Good place to stop for a picnic-on-the-go.
Largest organic and fair-trade clothing shop around. Friendly and informed staff.
Clothing Matters
141 Diamond Ave SE
Largest organic and fair-trade clothing shop around. Friendly and informed staff.
Fair-trade everything: coffee, tea, spices, chocolate. Scarfs, carved earrings, jewelry, journals. Best chai in the city! Favorite gift shop.
7 locals raden deze aan
Global Infusion
143 Diamond Ave SE
7 locals raden deze aan
Fair-trade everything: coffee, tea, spices, chocolate. Scarfs, carved earrings, jewelry, journals. Best chai in the city! Favorite gift shop.

Getting Around

They will pick you up! 2 miles from my house.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1100 Plainfield Ave NE
They will pick you up! 2 miles from my house.