My Grand Rapids Favorites
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Woosah Outfitters
738 Wealthy St SEReally fun, Michigan made items by a local artist.
Gift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
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Rebel
1555 Wealthy St SEGift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
Commune
954 Robinson Rd SECute, California vibe home decor and gift shop
Argos Book Shop
1405 Robinson Rd SEI love just wandering their seemingly never ending stock of used books.
Coffee, please!
Very cute coffee shop. Great ambience, nice strong brew.
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Lyon Street Cafe
617 Lyon St NEVery 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.
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That Early Bird
1445 Lake Dr SEThis 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.
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Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
100 Commerce Ave SWThis 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.
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Outside Coffee
734 Wealthy St SESo much great outdoor seating here, along with unique coffee drinks.
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWNice, strong coffee in a minimalist setting
Rowster Coffee Wealthy
632 Wealthy St SELove the vibe at this place.
Nom nom, good eats
I can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
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Nantucket Baking Co.
615 Lyon St NEI can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
Maru Sushi & Grill
927 Cherry St SEWhat 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.
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Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
1133 Wealthy St SETheir 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.
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Hancock
1157 Wealthy Street SoutheastMy 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.
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Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SEFarm 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.
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San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St WI love their tapas and sangria! I get their tostones fritos, bistec con pimienta, and fritos de arroz.
Bistro Bella Vita
44 Grandville Ave SWPerfect if you're feeling like a fancy dinner
Cafe Mertens
35 Oakes Street SouthwestGorgeous 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)!
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Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave SI'm a sucker for their Sticky Chicken. It's part of their happy hour menu (3-6pm, Mon-Fri)!
Drinks on me (not really)
Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SEDog-friendly, kid-friendly small brewery
Trivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
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Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SETrivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWGood beer, good pizza
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SEBest margaritas in town!
Wonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
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Reserve Wine & Food
201 Monroe Ave NWWonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
Big fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
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Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWBig fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
Cafe Mamo
1601 Plainfield Avenue NortheastWonderful 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.
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Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
1331 Lake Dr SEThey 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 NWThey offer a free community class every Sunday evening. Make sure to register on their site because it fills up fast.
Reeds Lake Trail
Reeds Lake TrailI love doing a brisk walk around Reed's Lake. The trail is just over 4 miles.
Lunar Cycle
601 Michigan Street NortheastCycling 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.
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Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery
200 Union Ave NEMy 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.
Bridge Street Market
405 Seward Ave NWSmall, local grocery store
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWGreat mix of shops and restaurants
Mercato contadino di Fulton Street
1145 Fulton St EOpen May-October
Surprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine
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Horrocks Market
4455 Breton Rd SESurprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine