Guidebook for Grand Rapids
Food Scene
Our favorite pizza place in town. Their BBQ Chicken Pizza is amazing. They have a bar in back as well which is a friendly environment. They're very vegan friendly too.
11 locals recommend
Brick Road Pizza Co
1017 Wealthy St SEOur favorite pizza place in town. Their BBQ Chicken Pizza is amazing. They have a bar in back as well which is a friendly environment. They're very vegan friendly too.
Awesome taqueria with a great environment. It's a bit pricey for a taqueria but I'm always glad I go. I love the Margaritas and the Queso Fundido appetizer.
90 locals recommend
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SEAwesome taqueria with a great environment. It's a bit pricey for a taqueria but I'm always glad I go. I love the Margaritas and the Queso Fundido appetizer.
One of the best taquerias in town. Order anything and you'll enjoy it.
7 locals recommend
Taqueria San Jose
1338 Division Ave SOne of the best taquerias in town. Order anything and you'll enjoy it.
My personal favorite taqueria in Grand Rapids. Good for takeout or dine in. I'm a fan of the Tortas with an Horchata to drink.
10 locals recommend
Tacos El Cuñado
1024 Bridge St NWMy personal favorite taqueria in Grand Rapids. Good for takeout or dine in. I'm a fan of the Tortas with an Horchata to drink.
Best Thai food in town. Quick service and good for takeout or dine in. My favorite thing on the menu is their Peanut Curry. You'll want to eat it again as soon as you finish.
6 locals recommend
Bangkok Taste Cuisine
15 Jefferson Ave SEBest Thai food in town. Quick service and good for takeout or dine in. My favorite thing on the menu is their Peanut Curry. You'll want to eat it again as soon as you finish.
The Anglo-Indian cuisine is wonderful and they have a huge selection of beers as well. Great deals on Mondays with their Meatless Mondays offerings.
21 locals recommend
Graydon's Crossing
1223 Plainfield Ave NEThe Anglo-Indian cuisine is wonderful and they have a huge selection of beers as well. Great deals on Mondays with their Meatless Mondays offerings.
Best BBQ in town. They run out of brisket by the late afternoon so the best time to go might be at 11 AM to beat the lunch rush.
9 locals recommend
Two Scotts Barbecue
536 Leonard St NWBest BBQ in town. They run out of brisket by the late afternoon so the best time to go might be at 11 AM to beat the lunch rush.
Popular local newstand with coffee and tea. Great for bringing a computer and getting some work done.
21 locals recommend
The Sparrows Coffee & Tea & Newsstand
1035 Wealthy St SEPopular local newstand with coffee and tea. Great for bringing a computer and getting some work done.
I'm not a coffee drinker but I'm told this is some of the best coffee in town. They roast their own and have a very hip environment.
26 locals recommend
Rowster Coffee Wealthy
632 Wealthy St SEI'm not a coffee drinker but I'm told this is some of the best coffee in town. They roast their own and have a very hip environment.
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
100 Commerce Ave SWA great coffee shop for work.
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWBest coffee in Grand Rapids close to downtown.
Great place for getting work done and sipping amazing coffee. They also sell amazing nut medleys.
Ferris Coffee and Nut Co.
227 Winter Avenue NorthwestGreat place for getting work done and sipping amazing coffee. They also sell amazing nut medleys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for some late night drinks and cocktails. I love the Srirancha Fries.
104 locals recommend
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street SoutheastGreat place for some late night drinks and cocktails. I love the Srirancha Fries.
A straight up dive bar with cheap beer and a chill environment. No frills here, just a good bar for a chat.
Pickwick Tavern
970 Cherry St SEA straight up dive bar with cheap beer and a chill environment. No frills here, just a good bar for a chat.
Hipster watering hole with good drink deals, arcade games and a nice patio during the summer.
24 locals recommend
Meanwhile Bar, Inc.
1005 Wealthy St SEHipster watering hole with good drink deals, arcade games and a nice patio during the summer.
Great burgers (with plenty of vegan options as well) and great whiskey. The hidden gem is the dance club in the back and the Monday night open mic.
79 locals recommend
Stella's Lounge
53 Commerce Ave SWGreat burgers (with plenty of vegan options as well) and great whiskey. The hidden gem is the dance club in the back and the Monday night open mic.
Great local music and beyond. Also, if you like arcade games, this is the spot for you. They have tons of them.
41 locals recommend
The Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SWGreat local music and beyond. Also, if you like arcade games, this is the spot for you. They have tons of them.
The original hopcat. They have a ridiculous amount of beer on tap and a cool environment.
65 locals recommend
HopCat
25 Ionia Ave SWThe original hopcat. They have a ridiculous amount of beer on tap and a cool environment.
The best part of Rocky's is the free Friday night dance club that happens on the second floor. It's packed, sweaty and oh so fun for a person that just wants to dance their heart out.
8 locals recommend
Rocky's Bar & Grill
633 Ottawa Ave NWThe best part of Rocky's is the free Friday night dance club that happens on the second floor. It's packed, sweaty and oh so fun for a person that just wants to dance their heart out.
This is the most iconic Brewery in Grand Rapids. Awesome beer, great location, fun environment which is great for families and singles looking to mingle. They also host live music which is always enjoyable.
176 locals recommend
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWThis is the most iconic Brewery in Grand Rapids. Awesome beer, great location, fun environment which is great for families and singles looking to mingle. They also host live music which is always enjoyable.
This is my favorite Brewery in town. The food is amazing, the beers are perfect and the staff is so kind. It feels like home when you're in there. It's a great environment for all walks of life including families. In the summer there's even a place for kids to play.
96 locals recommend
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SEThis is my favorite Brewery in town. The food is amazing, the beers are perfect and the staff is so kind. It feels like home when you're in there. It's a great environment for all walks of life including families. In the summer there's even a place for kids to play.