This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

I dined at TOG today for a business lunch and, unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing…read more At the end of our meal, I asked for a to-go box because I had barely touched my food. My guest and I spent most of our lunch talking, and I left with nearly an entire meal. About 20 minutes after leaving, I realized I had forgotten my box and immediately called the restaurant to see if it was still there. The young lady who answered the phone asked where I had been seated. I explained that I was at the very first table at the front of the restaurant. Within seconds, she told me there was nothing there. Her tone made it clear that assisting me was not a priority. Given that the hostess stand is located at the back of the restaurant and I was seated at the front, I do not believe there was enough time for her to actually check before dismissing my concern. After I sent an email regarding the situation, the hostess responded that she had walked through the restaurant looking for the box. Based on the timing of our phone conversation, I find that difficult to believe. In her response, she also stated that she checked with the servers after our call had ended, which suggests that no real effort was made while I was on the phone. What is most disappointing is that I am a regular customer. Today, I paid $56.00 for lunch for myself and my business guest. Between a server who was largely absent throughout the meal and the dismissive interaction when I called about my forgotten food, the level of service fell far below what I have come to expect. Everyone has an occasional bad day, but customer service is often defined by how issues are handled after something goes wrong. In this case, I felt dismissed rather than helped. Unfortunately, after today's experience, I do not plan to return.

Transplanted southerns who love to eat good cooking but cannot cook will know they're in heaven…read morewhen dining here. Even 'Yankees' who think they can cook but love to eat will find dining gems all over this menu. More importantly picky eaters, who seek the most for their money should run not walk to here. It's just that good. And iykyk!

We live just a few blocks away from the Candied Yam, and it's our favorite place to get soul food…read morein Grand Rapids! The staff are always very welcoming and friendly, and the interior feels warm and inviting. We highly recommend the meatloaf and getting some cranberry sauce to put on your cornbread and anything else you want on your plate!

I had the opportunity to try the Tasty Gyro, Bam Bam Burger, cheesecake, and cookie! The food…read morelooked so good that I couldn't stop myself from eating it all before taking a picture. The Bam Bam Burger patty was a little dry but still tasty. You cannot skip the gyro because it was amazing. The meat was flavorful, and the ambiance inside is really cool with plenty of seating. I recommend trying everything on the menu. Ivan, the staff member, was very friendly and made sure I understood all the menu items. I will definitely be returning here. The only minor issue was that one of the other workers cut more meat at his own fault and put it in my gyro. Then attempted to ask the cashier to charge me for it, but I was not charged in the end. Overall the service was great from Ivan and the owner.

So good! Do yourself a favor and stop by also the owners are so sweet! This is the chicken gyro…read moreplatter

I've been here a few times now during lunch time on weekdays. They always have a steady crowd but…read morewe have never had to wait to be seated. The servers are always super nice and pretty quick! They seem to be understaffed most of the time but it has literally never affected the quality of service. I've only ever ordered breakfast here. It's so good. Hits the spot every time and they always cook my eggs perfect to how I ordered them. Their sausage patties are very tasty as well. This past visit, I ordered chocolate chip pancakes (buttermilk pancake platter add chocolate chips) and they were delish! I think their pricing is good. I do wish they had Coke instead of Pepsi but that's not a big worry anyways. Will def be coming back here time and time again!

The staff here is amazing! The restaurant itself gives off the best diner feel and one of my…read morefavorite places to go if I have the time to sit down to eat breakfast or brunch. Food is always good rather I get something so simple like int he picture or a club sandwich.

We've been Ada residents for 30 years, but somehow missed this place. NO MORE. Tried Brisket…read moretoday. My wife wants to come back Friday. We've worked for years and explored BBQ in TX, TN, AL, NC, SC. This place feels as authentic as BBQ gets. A real gem discovered. Arrived about 5 minutes before 11 on a Thursday. Regulars were already gathering. Service was speedy and efficient without feeling even a bit rushed. Friendly, feels like family! The smoked corned beef proved way better than advertised or expected. We carried out, ate with potato salad and chicken I'd BBQ'd at home. Needless to say, these folks SMOKED my efforts. Can't wait to try some sides with family members. We're converts, and Pit Stop is going into the regular rotation. Kris & Grandpa Dan - Ada

If you're looking for real, authentic BBQ made with love and skill, this is the spot. I'll…read moredefinitely be back. Service was quick. They did run out of basically everything hours before they closed but it's not necessarily their fault.

About the best breakfast spot I've found in Grand rapids, and my wife's favorite place. Always a…read morebig line waiting for tables on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but they're quick to get people through. I've not been to the Plainfield location, but this seems like the typical local breakfast spot - close packed tables and multiple rooms as it naturally expanded over the years. It's not super highly polished like a chain place is, but I prefer this vibe. Food is always excellent - pancakes and bacon and sausage. The only one gripe is they don't do hashbrowns! It doesn't appear like there's a ton of parking, but there's both a big lot across the street behind the businesses, and a lot behind Real Food Cafe you can park in (which I was unaware of until recently!).

The Real Food Cafe is really a step above company in the restaurant space. Clean flavors, homemade…read moreprimary ingredients, thoughtful execution, no corner spared to give you a happy experience. The homemade corned beef in the Reuben is spectacular. The toast on the bread, the balance of the cheese and the sauerkraut, all of it results in some awesome mouthfuls. The staff are clever, pleasant, quick with the coffee refills, and knowledgeable about their menu. The ambiançe of the place is spot-on, the décor is tidy American diner at its very best mixed with old school lunch counter. The lighting is great, and it it has a very pleasant and relaxing vibe. Perfect to hang out with a few friends and nosh. This one is not only a bookmark, I'm already making plans to bring folks back. As the Michelin guys say: worth the trip.

You really deserve 0 stars. Our service last night was so bad we almost walked out. Wish we had…read more Our server took our order and disappeared for 30 minutes. She brought out our food. But never checked to see how everything was. Never refilled our drinks either. Sorry Russ you lost my business. I tried you again after a year. Worse service now. Stay away

We dined here for my mother-in-law's birthday. The place was cozy; it was a weekday, so the place…read morewas not crowded. Our server was very attentive and friendly! We enjoyed our food; the only downside, though, was that my mother-in-law's fries were a little bit salty. But overall, we enjoyed our food! The sweet potato fries were so good! We will definitely come back again with our families!

Love this place, great food and great people! Nick Dallas will always go above and beyond to insure…read moreyour experience is one to remember and keep you wanting to return. Don't skip out on this one folks. Definitely recommend coming during the day and not later in the evening as they do run out of certain hot items from time to time being that it's BBQ and takes time to make it right! But if you can get it while it's up it's worth it. Highly recommend the turkey and collard greens!!!

City Barbeque provides amazing food and top-tier service, made even better by Ari. Ari guided me…read morethrough the menu, explained the flavors, and even let me taste test the corn pudding to make sure it was something I would like. Every bite of the meat and sides were delicious. Thank you Ari for a great experience! Highly recommended City Barbeque at 3050 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI! Diane