My Grand Rapids Favorites

Kara
My Grand Rapids Favorites

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Really fun, Michigan made items by a local artist.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woosah Outfitters
738 Wealthy St SE
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Really fun, Michigan made items by a local artist.
Gift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rebel
1555 Wealthy St SE
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
Cute, California vibe home decor and gift shop
Commune
954 Robinson Rd SE
Cute, California vibe home decor and gift shop
I love just wandering their seemingly never ending stock of used books.
Argos Book Shop
1405 Robinson Rd SE
I love just wandering their seemingly never ending stock of used books.

Coffee, please!

Very cute coffee shop. Great ambience, nice strong brew.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lyon Street Cafe
617 Lyon St NE
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very cute coffee shop. Great ambience, nice strong brew.
This place is my favorite to work from. I love to sit at the counter at the window. It has the perfect combo of natural light, ambient noise, and ample carbs.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
That Early Bird
1445 Lake Dr SE
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This place is my favorite to work from. I love to sit at the counter at the window. It has the perfect combo of natural light, ambient noise, and ample carbs.
This coffee shop is perfect for super focused work. I recommend their latte and rosemary and sea salt bagel.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
100 Commerce Ave SW
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This coffee shop is perfect for super focused work. I recommend their latte and rosemary and sea salt bagel.
So much great outdoor seating here, along with unique coffee drinks.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Outside Coffee
734 Wealthy St SE
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
So much great outdoor seating here, along with unique coffee drinks.
Nice, strong coffee in a minimalist setting
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NW
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice, strong coffee in a minimalist setting
Love the vibe at this place.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rowster Coffee Wealthy
632 Wealthy St SE
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Love the vibe at this place.

Nom nom, good eats

I can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nantucket Baking Co.
615 Lyon St NE
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
What I think is the best sushi in Grand Rapids.
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maru Sushi & Grill
927 Cherry St SE
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
What I think is the best sushi in Grand Rapids.
Their soup is the best on a cold winter day. They make it fresh daily and are always trying out amazing combinations. Their grilled cheeses and salads are delicious too.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
1133 Wealthy St SE
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Their soup is the best on a cold winter day. They make it fresh daily and are always trying out amazing combinations. Their grilled cheeses and salads are delicious too.
My go-to order is their shaved brussel sprout salad with added chicken tenders, a side of their jalapeno chedder cornbread and alcoholic John Daly slushie. Best enjoyed on their patio.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hancock
1157 Wealthy Street Southeast
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My go-to order is their shaved brussel sprout salad with added chicken tenders, a side of their jalapeno chedder cornbread and alcoholic John Daly slushie. Best enjoyed on their patio.
Farm to table style eatery and bar with an excellent happy hour. My order is the French 75, kale Caesar salad and a wood fired pizza.
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SE
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farm to table style eatery and bar with an excellent happy hour. My order is the French 75, kale Caesar salad and a wood fired pizza.
I love their tapas and sangria! I get their tostones fritos, bistec con pimienta, and fritos de arroz.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I love their tapas and sangria! I get their tostones fritos, bistec con pimienta, and fritos de arroz.
Perfect if you're feeling like a fancy dinner
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bistro Bella Vita
44 Grandville Ave SW
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Perfect if you're feeling like a fancy dinner
Gorgeous interiors and rooftop bar with GR views
Cafe Mertens
35 Oakes Street Southwest
Gorgeous interiors and rooftop bar with GR views
I'm a sucker for their Sticky Chicken. It's part of their happy hour menu (3-6pm, Mon-Fri)!
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave S
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I'm a sucker for their Sticky Chicken. It's part of their happy hour menu (3-6pm, Mon-Fri)!

Drinks on me (not really)

Dog-friendly, kid-friendly small brewery
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SE
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dog-friendly, kid-friendly small brewery
Trivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SE
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
Good beer, good pizza
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NW
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Good beer, good pizza
Best margaritas in town!
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SE
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best margaritas in town!
Wonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reserve Wine & Food
201 Monroe Ave NW
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
Big fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SW
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
Wonderful Italian wine list and local, in season curated menuca
Cafe Mamo
1601 Plainfield Avenue Northeast
Wonderful Italian wine list and local, in season curated menuca

Sweat it out

They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. It's outdoor in the summer and indoors the rest of the year. Check out their site for more info.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
1331 Lake Dr SE
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. It's outdoor in the summer and indoors the rest of the year. Check out their site for more info.
They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. Make sure to register on their site because it fills up fast.
AM Yoga
555 4th St NW
They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. Make sure to register on their site because it fills up fast.
I love doing a brisk walk around Reed's Lake. The trail is just over 4 miles.
Reeds Lake Trail
Reeds Lake Trail
I love doing a brisk walk around Reed's Lake. The trail is just over 4 miles.
Cycling studio with energetic music
Lunar Cycle
601 Michigan Street Northeast
Cycling studio with energetic music

Markets

My go-to place for a bottle of wine, deli salads, a pint of ice cream, etc. It's a very friendly, helpful neighborhood store. Also, Martha's Pizza next door has delicious thin crust pizza.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery
200 Union Ave NE
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My go-to place for a bottle of wine, deli salads, a pint of ice cream, etc. It's a very friendly, helpful neighborhood store. Also, Martha's Pizza next door has delicious thin crust pizza.
Small, local grocery store
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bridge Street Market
405 Seward Ave NW
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small, local grocery store
Great mix of shops and restaurants
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SW
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great mix of shops and restaurants
Open May-October
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fulton Street Farmers Market
1145 Fulton St E
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Open May-October
Surprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Horrocks Market
4455 Breton Rd SE
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Surprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine