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Frosty Boy - Grand Rapids

4.7 (73 reviews)
Open • 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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FROSTY BOY - GRAND RAPIDS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Melissa B.

One of my favorite ice cream spots in Grand Rapids. They are consistent and pretty quick to get orders out the window. They usually have a line but it really never takes long. Frosty Boy has so many options for different sundaes, slushies, flurries etc. 9 times out of 10 I'm getting some sort of flurry. Most recently I had a cookie dough flurry and added m&ms. Just so good and they put the perfect amount of toppings in it. Parking can be kinda chaotic! The parking lot is small but there's residential street parking nearby. They also have some picnic type tables at the front of back of the building to sit and enjoy your dessert.

small vegan strawberry shortcake flurry
Delanie M.

frosty boy is always our spring/summer obsession. the vegan options are plentiful and delicious. i love that there is a rotating vegan flavor to keep it exciting. there are also fun vegan mix-ins that rotate in addition to the ones they have all summer. my two favorite flurries are the vegan strawberry shortcake flurry and a vegan twix flurry. they also have vegan whip cream that can be added to any treat. the small is a perfect size for my partner and i to share. sometimes i get a cone on the side and load some of our flurry into it with still plenty left in the cup. the lines are usually long but worth it! there are two tables up front and additional seating in the back.

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Monika W.

Frosty boy is my go to ice cream place throughout the summer. The workers there are nice; and know how to make a meannnnn flurry, sundae, shake, you name it! Delicious and creamy ice cream, every time. Sometimes (usually) the line is very long, but that just shows that it's a quality place.

Stephanie C.

Frosty Boy is one of my favorite places in GR and it makes it even better when it's within 5 minutes walk from your house! I am a super basic person and love how reasonably priced it is. The staff are always so friendly and there's a decent amount of parking around for those who need it. There's a few picnic tables outside as well and you can sit to enjoy or walk around the nearby parks. I always order a kid's chocolate/vanilla twist in a cone as it's the perfect dessert size! I never feel judged for ordering a "kiddie" size and they're always very prompt. The lines are long but moves quickly and I am so happy to see this place survive so well after many years. The menu is aggressive so you'll have to really look at what you want, or if you're basic like me, there's always something for everyone. Even gluten free, vegan, dairy free, and even doggos!

Chocolate shake with whipped cream, strawberry shake, vanilla cone with sprinkles.
D S.

This place was amazing! Ended my weekend in Grand Rapids with this gem. They gave me a double scoop even though I didn't ask for it. Only a few people in line for a muggy Sunday afternoon.

The line is always super long
Marianne G.

For sure one of the BEST ice cream shops in the whole city. Their menu is enormous, and so are the lines. But it is worth it. They have a very large selection of items that are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, whatever you are in need of. They always have special monthly flavors. The prices are what you would expect, and the customer service is good. Of course, it takes a while to get to the window, and again to get what you ordered because it is a popular place. But it is clear that they are doing their best. I have yet to be disappointed by this place.

GF Vegan Oreo Flurries
Kimy P.

So we've been living here in GR for decades. Have passed by frosty boys a million times and it was not until this summer that we found out that they have GF, vegan options. May I just say it is so great! I love the Oreo one with either chocolate and vanilla. That one has been my favorite to order. Last time we ordered from the fall menu, we tried the pumpkin pie one and it was delicious :D Today while driving I saw the See you in Spring! sign and was glad that we got to enjoy it so much this year. Can't wait until next year!

As someone who is dairy free, this place is amazing! The fact that they offer dairy free soft serve means that I can get a flurry or a sundae. Everything on their menu is clearly marked with any allergens, and the staff is trained really well on it too. The line moves quickly, and they have shaded tables in the back. Highly recommend!

Swirl Cone
Kyle P.

Definitely worth the wait, and it's quite likely you're going to wait as this is one of the two most popular ice cream places in Grand Rapids. The staff, and really everyone in line, couldn't be friendlier. Last night, to cap off our day in GR, this just had such a great vibe, nice and positive, good line banter, and, of course, puppies abound! The ice cream, probably the reason you're reading this, lives up to the vibe, with almost too many options to choose from. I kept it simple with a soft-serve swirl cone, which at $3.75 for a large was about as good as it gets. The ice cream was silky smooth and flavorful, and the sprinkles stayed surprisingly crunchy, I was very happy (as you can see). My wife had a small cup of one of the specialty flavors, the Michigan Pot Hole I believe it was called. It was good, but not exactly bursting with flavor like I may have expected. Still, a very good experience and about as much bang for the buck as you'll find!

Fall Flavor
Harumi P.

Frosty Boy! A place where many people can enjoy a local ice cream stop! I have lived in GR for many years and always saw a huge crowd of people just lining up to get delicious treats during the summer time. Didn't really think to look and see if they have any allergy free options because usually seasonal ice cream shops don't-- until someone told my Mom that they had options for gluten and dairy free options! Now! All my family members both regular ice cream eaters and allergy free ice cream eaters look forward to stopping by Frosty Boy every year. And the ambiance is so friendly and reminds you of your childhood. The flavors are amazing and creative and you feel the love in every bite so stop by and support your local ice cream shop you never know if you'll love it till you try! :)

Outside ordering
Erin P.

What a cutie lil retro but vegan friendly place! Great options for all from doggie bowls to throwback ice cream truck favs to flurries, splits, soft serve and hard scoop! I was shook. The vegan soft serve is very good - I can't tell what the base is (coconut, banana, etc.) which is a plus! Over the moon to find somewhere so fun to power us through a road trip :)

Joseph H.

SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: N/A ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 3 NOISE LEVEL: N/A MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.6 MUST GO! I am always craving ice cream and most of the time I find myself asking where should I go? Well let me explain why I am writing a review for this place over all the others that I tend to go. The most important reason is that they offer dog sundaes. If you own a truck, dogs and have a craving then you definitely want to consider this place. Second, they are open late. Third, they have great reviews. Fourth, they have a spacious parking lot for your truck. Just pop open your tail bed and you have a nice sitting spot after getting your ice cream and you can leash your dogs in the bed with you. After arriving, we immediately noticed that there was so many people there. Wonderful sign of a good product or a cheap product. That said, it also means that you can potentially sit in line for quite a while. We decided to risk it. About 15 people ahead of us and it took us less than 5 mins to get to window and order. Once we got to the window, the women taking orders were so nice and seemed to really enjoy working there. After ordering we had our ice cream and were sitting on the tail of my truck within 2 mins. Now we get to determine if it's good ice cream or cheap ice cream. You guessed it! The ice cream was delicious. I ordered the hot fudge brownie sundae. The brownies weren't stale, the fudge was delicious. The ice cream tasted like a quality ice cream. The dog sundaes were perfect. Clearly the dogs had zero complaints. Precursor before going. This is not a gourmet ice cream shop who creates masterpieces. This is a community, quality, corner ice cream shop who has a very extensive list from sundaes, to smoothies. They offer vegan and gluten free options as well. Fun, family, and dog friendly.

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Nice kids working there and good ice cream. Good areas to sit and eat. Dog ice cream cup with a biscuit is a hit with my dog

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One Twenty Three Tavern

One Twenty Three Tavern

4.3(349 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Outdoor seating
Locally owned & operated

We came in on Saturday night, 7/25/26 around 5:30pm before going to a concert at Acrisure. We…read moredidn't have a reservation but fortunately there was room at the bar - which is our preferred seating spot anyway. I was surprised at how long it took for the 2 hosts to greet us - as we were standing directly in front of them. They were talking to one another, and it was probably work related, but to just stand there staring at them for a couple minutes while they ignored us was awkward. When they finally talked to us they weren't very friendly. Anyway, we made our way to the bar and it was full except for 3 seats. I think the bartender waiting on us was new. He seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed/in the weeds. He greeted us quickly and brought us waters when he did, which I appreciated. I ordered a Blackeberry Bourbon Sour and my Mr had Paloma Nuestra. We both enjoyed our drinks they were refreshing and well crafted. For dinner I had a really hard time deciding! I wanted to try so many things! Our bartender said his favorite thing in the menu is the chicken and rice bowl. That was something I was considering and decided to go with that. Excellent recommendation! The chicken was flavorful and so tender. The hot peppers were a nice touch. There was a lot of food too! I couldn't finish it all. Mr had the hanger steak that was served with mushroom and asparagus risotto. He said the risotto was the best he's ever had, and I agree. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and so was the steak. The space is really nice, felt intimate without being overcrowded. We are looking forward to coming back!

Ambiance was great and service pretty good. The food was awesome! Chicken sandwich is on point…read more With sweet and spicy slaw/sauce. Smash burger was out of this world! Great spot before a concert at the Intersection.

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The Mitten Brewing - A pizza sampler - so good!

The Mitten Brewing

4.3(869 reviews)
1.3 mi
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What a find! Came in for lunch on Saturday, 9/26/26 around 12:30pm. We sat at a table for a change…read moreand were waited on by a fantastic woman - whose name I can't remember (I really need to do better with this). To drink he had the Sodfather that he joked was actually made with sod as it smelled very "earthy". Not a highlight for either of us. For a "light" beer it was skunky and surprisingly hoppy. I had the Sparking Anderson seltzer and was pleased with it. It was a watermelon lime (I think?) and it had the right ratio of flavor to fizz for me. The absolute highlight was the PIZZA FLIGHT. What the what!? We have never heard of such a thing and we were so excited! This gave us an opportunity to try some flavors/kinds we likely would not have tried otherwise. Each kind of pizza had 4 slices, which we assumed would be about 2 bites per piece, but they were bigger than that. Each flight serves 4+ people, but for the price, $35 )if I remember right) is a hell of a deal. Being there early afternoon there were a lot of tables with kids, and when you figure you can feed your family for that price - this makes Mitten Brewing a no brainer. The pizza was some of the best I've had - for that specific style of pizza. The crust was flatbread style, chewy and such a good flavor. We should have asked for a side ranch to dip the crust in, it was that good. We will absolutely go back when we have the chance.

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

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Butcher's Union - 14 Oz Ribeye from Double R Ranch. And dressed it with fried potatoes, black garlic butter, red wine reduction, red onion, chives.

Butcher's Union

4.6(1.5k reviews)
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If you are looking for a fun restaurant to enjoy a good burger or steak I recommend visiting at…read moreleast once. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere is great. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a wagyu sirloin that had a red wine reduction, crispy onions, potato gratin and garlic green beans. We also ordered two kids trays which were priced very fair at $9 for the options and amount of food received. Our kids had the fried chicken tenders, grilled steak and picked sides of fries, mashed potatoes and fruit. The kids trays also came with drinks. Since this was a birthday celebration or server did make it special by brining a sweet treat and candle and even discounted my meal! Some things to think about when planning a visit: The restaurant is very loud. Make a reservation! It is popular. Plan parking! The area is full of great restaurants so parking is tough. Paid parking areas are available but limited.

I visited Grand Rapids for business, went here in a Tuesday afternoon and place was busy! I was sat…read moreat the bar though right away. First had an old fashioned. I thought an old fashioned was an old fashioned, but this one was delicious and available for happy hour, can't beat that! Then at the bartenders recommendation, I had the meatballs for appetizer and the hangar steak for entree. First, the meatballs, very good, I'd give it a 4/5 minimum. Portion was very respectable, meant for a shareable appetizer but it was just me lol. The ricotta is a delicious touch. Then the hangar steak. It's the best steak I can remember having in a long time, and on a relatively inexpensive cut such as a hangar. I just can't express enough how impressed I was with it. And I'm not a sauce with steak type but the aioli just completes it so well. 5/5, and I'm pretty picky. If I come back to Grand Rapids I will visit here at least once.

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Butcher's Union - Complimentary birthday treat! Thank you:)

Complimentary birthday treat! Thank you:)

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