San Chez was my favorite restaurant in GR for years, so when by sheer happenstance I walked into…read morethis location and discovered that it's by Sna Chez, my estimations went from curiosity to high expectations. Let me say there was absolutely nothing disappointing about this experience. For some idiotic reason I forgot to write down the name of my dish, probably cause I was shoving it into my mouth super fast but the one thing I can tell you was that it was amazing. The sheer mix of flavors was nothing short of a wild disco on my taste buds. It was so amazingly delicious, the service was impeccable and the setting so stunningly beautiful and I can't wait to come back again.

If you want a wide range of cuisines in one place, Roam is the place to eat. I've never had west…read moreAfrican jollof rice nor even seen it on a menu so I had to try it. While warned it was spicy, I did not find it spicy. Yes, it had a touch of heat especially compared to Midwestern American diet, but it got neither my nose nor eyes running and only mildly hit my tongue. If you cook, you know you have to peel away all layers of an onion to the first fully hydrated layer. Partially dehydrated onion once cooked becomes like cardboard or paper. I found once such piece of onion in my dish. Since it was just one, it didn't ruin the dish but they need to peel more carefully in the future. They have good hummus. They serve it with sliced vegetables and pita. It's a generous amount of hummus and vegetables and pita and hummus didn't outlast the dippables and dippables didn't outlast the hummus. GET THE MANGO RICE! Wonderful, toasted, nutty almonds slivers, warm sautéd mango chunks with hint of cinnamon, warm sticky rice, and a lightly sweet cream to pour all over. Reasonable prices, many menu choices. Ambiance is basic but food is great.

We stopped in on a whim and had an amazing experience. The food was great, restaurant was clean &…read morecute but the service was really what made the experience. Maggie went above and beyond at every opportunity even though it was busy. We had two little girls with us and she made them the cutest drinks with edible glitter which was really the cherry on top. She was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming. Maggie is truly an asset to this place!!

Amazing experience! Walked in on a beautiful weekday afternoon and had some great sunny seating…read more Ambiance was great with good music and TV access and there's a whole other side with games Bartender was amazing: sampled me more than I even asked for (off menu Hazelnut version of the VJP) and I was able to enjoy that plus their flagship wheat (better tasting Blue Moon) with a delicious smash burger. Thurs-Sun they do an excellent lunch special: entree of the day side, and beer for $14! Bartender also honored my 50% off drinks deal on Craftapped so the service was super clutch. Will come back to this Detroit visitor in Beer City when I'm back in GR!

I stumbled upon a long line for some donuts at the Fulton Street Farmers Market recently. It turns…read moreout, the line was there for good reason. I stood in the line and ordered a Boston cream donut and a cookies and cream donut for my boyfriend and me. We went out to the bus stop outside the Farmers Market and dug into the sweet treats. These donuts are 100% vegan and absolutely delicious! I don't think I've had a vegan donut before, but these were some of the better yeast donuts I've had in awhile, or ever. The donuts were fluffy and soft, with just enough sweetness in the frosting and cream filling of the Boston cream. The cookies and cream frosting was delicious! They were $4 and $3 each, so obviously not the cheapest donuts in the world but for me, it was definitely worth it. I loved them so much I got back in line to buy two more to give to a friend for her birthday. I'm looking forward to getting another Donut Garden donut soon!

Terrific vegan donut with delicious, "creamy" filling, and dark chocolate icing. Hot day, so I…read moretook it home and popped in the freezer for thirty minutes. Took it out and had the best donut I've had in eons! Delish. I'll be back. Highly recommend! Friendly service too!

Grand Rapids Foodie Fest was a couple weekends ago, and I was so pumped to go!…read more We unfortunately waited until the last day of the fest, and the rain seemed to scare people away :/ There were still quite a few vendors (but not all that had been there I don't think) and the crowd was pretty small (which was probably to our benefit!) We had some delicious tacos, as well as deep fried oreos, so it wasn't completely a bust, but next time I will definitely go earlier on! (And hopefully it doesn't rain!) Also, don't get me started on the porta potty situation because it was BAD. Like, I refused to buy any drinks because I was not about to submit myself to that, kind of bad. Hopefully that was just a last-day thing because WOOF

I really had high hopes for this fest. The reason we wanted to come was for the seafood truck;…read moreguess who wasn't there... so I ended up getting Jamaican food. Very disappointed. The rib tips were tough and the sauce was watery. This spot only gave about 1/2 cup of each side (no exaggeration) for $25. No way was it worth it. We also wanted lemonade but it was a wait for more ice. After about 10+ mins, we said "forget it". The egg roll guy was by himself and we weren't up for a longer wait. Not to mention, it was starting to rain. The port a potty's had to be full from day 1 because... no. On the upside, the fried Oreos, the salsa and guacamole vendor and all the taco spots were a hit with my family! I heard it was better last year. Hopefully it will be better next year.

What a delightful surprise. It is in the basement of the building, but it has an amazing selection…read moreof soups, and the salad bar is top-notch. We definitely recommend for anyone in the Grand Rapids area looking for a healthy place to eat. The man working was really kind and helpful.

Hidden lil gem in the basement of the Chase Building. Was run by 2 gents, now there's about 5…read moreworking/running this cafe. Offers a variety of sandwiches, daily specials, soups and a small salad bar. The 2 original guys are extremely friendly and if you're in once a week like my coworker and I are; they remember what your favorite is. The service is quick, fresh and friendly.