Guidebook for Grand Rapids
Food Scene
That Early Bird
1445 Lake Dr SEFerris Coffee - Downtown
40 Pearl St NWMadcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWCherie Inn
969 Cherry St SEDonkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SEGreat tacos, margaritas, and a hipster vibe.
Locally sourced farm-to-table restaurant; great food and cocktails
46 locals recommend
Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SELocally sourced farm-to-table restaurant; great food and cocktails
We go to the Eastown location for the best-ever woodfired pizzas and brews.
62 locals recommend
Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SEWe go to the Eastown location for the best-ever woodfired pizzas and brews.
An edgy whiskey bar with vegan-friendly bar food, despite also having a famous bacon blue cheese hamburger.
79 locals recommend
Stella's Lounge
53 Commerce Ave SWAn edgy whiskey bar with vegan-friendly bar food, despite also having a famous bacon blue cheese hamburger.
A classy, something-for-everyone restaurant with great cocktails. We often friends/family here who have never visited GR before.
36 locals recommend
Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave SA classy, something-for-everyone restaurant with great cocktails. We often friends/family here who have never visited GR before.
An artisan Market with several food vendors. Definitely fun to wander through!
98 locals recommend
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWAn artisan Market with several food vendors. Definitely fun to wander through!
Sightseeing
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEBeautiful indoor and outdoor gardens.
Arts & Culture
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NEUICA
17 Pearl St NWContemporary art museum and indie film theater.
Essentials
D&W Fresh Market
1814 Breton Rd SESmitty's Specialty Beverage
1489 Lake Dr SENeighborhood liquor store
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2470 Burton St SEGrand Rapids' version of Whole Foods ;)
Entertainment & Activities
20 Monroe Live
11 Ottawa Ave NWMedium-to-large music venue.
The Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SWBar (with pinball!) and a great music venue in the back.
Shopping
Tori's go-to shop for cards and gifts! The design is on-point and the owners are so fun and welcoming.
22 locals recommend
Rebel
1555 Wealthy St SETori's go-to shop for cards and gifts! The design is on-point and the owners are so fun and welcoming.
If you like woodsy-outsoorsy things, you definitely want to stop here.
11 locals recommend
Woosah Outfitters
738 Wealthy St SEIf you like woodsy-outsoorsy things, you definitely want to stop here.
Books & Mortar
966 Cherry St SEA neighborhood bookstore.
Vertigo Music
129 Division Ave SA local record store you can spend hours in.
Parks & Nature
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NEFor taking a long walk along the Grand River
A hiking trail to Lake Michigan! About 35-40 minutes outside of downtown, if you're looking to see the big lake, this would be a great little adventure for you.
14 locals recommend
Rosy Mound Natural Area
Rosy Mound Natural AreaA hiking trail to Lake Michigan! About 35-40 minutes outside of downtown, if you're looking to see the big lake, this would be a great little adventure for you.