Ordered 20 various sandwiches and salads for colleagues. The staff was extremely polite, friendly…read moreand accommodating. OMG!!!Best sandwich ever! #64 The Freddie Mercury Whole * Spicy sausage, bacon, pepperoni, chipotle mayo, fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes on a white sub panini. DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! I had half leftover, so I'm taking that half back home to Charlotte. They also have amazing potato chips...and interesting variety...different and yummy.

Great food snd atmosphere. My daughter goes yo college in GR and said this is a must. I looked for…read morea sandwich with Russian dressing. I had the Klingon...fantastic. I was disappointed with the prices, this will be an occasional stop otherwise I'd stop in every time we'd visit town.

We've ordered twice from The Toasted Pickle, and both times the sandwiches were excellent. However,…read morethe truffle fries were unbelievable!

Good LORD this place knocked my socks off. After hearing my vegetarian girlfriend RAVE about their…read moregrilled cheese, I finally gave in and decided to give The Toasted Pickle a shot. And by god, was I impressed. It's a small little sandwich shop off of Michigan Ave that has seating for maaaybe 20 people. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich to go, and when I got home to open my box, my jaw dropped. These guys put not one, but TWO mf chicken breast cutlets on this poor, poor bun. Topped with delicious house made pickles (their namesake), a fresh and tangly slaw, and a spicy oily sauce, this thing was a behemoth. And for, like, $15?? This is two meals for the average person. My only complaint was that the bun simply could not shoulder the monstrous burden of what it contained. Additionally, dude the fries are phenomenal. And they absolutely LOAD you up. Get the truffle upcharge, it's worth it I promise. I have been a Two Beards fan for the better part of the past 15 years, but man, in terms of value, The Toasted Pickle takes the cake. I can't wait to experience whatever else these guys are whipping up behind the counter.

Came here for a live music performance for a friend and found a gem! Table's biggest hit was the…read moreKing Louie Fries which were their seasoned crinkle cut fries with melted cheese, shaved beef, and giardiniera peppers. I think the Chicago dog and the Italian Beef with the au jus on the side were solid, but nothing to write back home to Chicago about. Better than Portillo's, kind of reminded me of Mr. Beef almost. Getting the sandwich wet is usually the rite of passage, but I went for the au jus on the side. Don't make the mistake I did. Everything just falls out of it when you tilt the sandwich to dip it. Also, if you think you can eat hot giardiniera peppers, just think for a quick sec longer because these ones were pretty hot for someone who has a decent heat tolerance.

More like 3.5 stars Such a fun little hole-in-the-wall kind…read moreof place--and honestly, sometimes those are the best! We stopped in for a drink and ended up catching two different live jazz bands, which was such a great surprise and made it a really fun place to hang out for a while. We both had beers, shared a Chicago dog, and ordered wings. The Chicago dog was good, but the wings were advertised as crispy and unfortunately they were definitely not crispy. So I'd probably skip those next time. Other than that, service was good, prices were very reasonable, and we really enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and live music. Nothing fancy, just a cool little local spot to grab a beer, listen to some jazz and hang out. We'd definitely stop in again--just not for the wings! they say crispy on the menu yeah not so much. The face wasn't dirty so that's nice. There is an outdoor seating area as well as indoor.

VERY VERY fresh, well balanced, and delicious! I had the turkey club which was savory tasting made…read morewith high quality ingredients. It came with a petite salad made of leafy greens, yellow bell pepper slices, and dragon fruit shavings coated in a lemon salad dressing. Myyyy goodness was it goodT! It was so filling, I walked around downtown for the next four hours feeling satisfied. I had their free water, even it was cold and super fresh tasting. I'm just blown away by this place, I didn't expect for it to be this amazing. The owners must have an anointed divine understanding of fresh food or something. The price was fair aswell. 100/10 rating

Best breakfast we've had in a while, bravo to their breakfast sandwich and some excellent coffee.read more

Friendly staff, Excellent menu, downtown atmosphere, love their brunch! I loved the Duck Confit…read morehash!

Amazing brunch spot! All be food our group ordered was delicious. The drinks and coffee were great…read moretoo! Be prepared to wait on a weekend, especially if you woke up late. The staff was extremely sweet and helpful.

This place is a dream! All the goodies we needed to stock up for our vacation in one place. And the…read morestaff is super nice and helpful. Really well-curated selection.

If you like food and drink this is the place for you. I used to live near by...it was dangerous. I…read moreended up here all the time. I guys behind the counter are always friendly and have helped me out with plenty of recommendations when buying bottles for friends. Whenever I am back in Grand Rapids this is one of my favorite places to stop.

Some of the merchants at the Downtown Market are offering a $15 or less lunch combo for the month…read moreof June, so I got the deal at Rudy's Sub Shop: a Rudy sized sub, chips, and bottled drink for $15. I chose the Rudy's favorite (provolone, ham, and salami), and added all the fixings: lettuce, onion, tomato, seasoning, oil, and vinegar. They sliced the meat right in front of me and it was super quick to get my order, which was appreciated on a lunch break. I got a diet root beer from the fridge (don't forget to use their bottle opener to open your drink) and grabbed a bag of chips. The sub was probably about 5" and was a good sized portion for me for lunch. They also have a "mom" size and a "dad" size, but I don't know what those look like, I wish they put actual measurements or even approximations. The bread was soft and a little soggy from the oil and vinegar, but it was flavorful and everything was fresh. I would definitely order from Rudy's Sub Shop again - they also have soup or you can get any sandwich as a gluten free wrap!

Your pop shop is overpriced. Over crowded and your staff are the rudest individuals…read more Never again. Save your money. It's old tasteless pop that you can get cheaper at Cracker Barrel, Mission BBQ and a bunch of other spots

This is my favorite brunch spot in Grand Rapids. Vibe is so good and the service is fantastic…read more Yesterday I had the Kevin Malone and it did not disappoint. The eggs were perfectly creamy, spinach gave it a great flavor boost, and the sauce is stellar. Legitimately the best breakfast sandwich I've had in the last 12 months. My wife had the everything toast and it was on point too. Coffee was great with flavors notes of Milk chocolate and a hint of orange zest. Pistachio latte was so good as well.

Ummm what the heck Mudpenny?! My first time trying a cortado with an orange peel and now I am…read moreobsessed!!! Can someone here please teach me how to make this at home? Breakfast is a hit, my kids love eating the giant pancake with a side of bacon. Service is relaxed and their coffee is superb. It's always between here and The Brunch House for a weekend breakfast outing! (I am serious about the orange cortado. Please.)

Normally this is my go-to spot on a chilly day. It's close to home and always have so many options…read more I've never had a soup here I didn't love and the staff are all friendly. They will let you try samples in store if you ask. I recently tried their new summer menu and while the picnic burger was delicious, I expected it to be a bit larger for the price (it was on a slider bun). The Hawaiian mac salad was tasty, but was a little heavy handed on the red onion for my own personal preference. I will for sure be trying some other things on their picnic menu, but honestly looking forward to the fall hoping that they will switch back to their regular menu with soup and grilled cheese. I support whatever helps them stay open since I assume soup isn't the most popular option come July and heat waves!

I was craving a grilled cheese and some soup recently so I ordered a pickup order from Uncle…read moreCheetah's Soup Shop. Their menu includes 10+ different soups each day, as well as several sandwiches and some salads. I ordered the garage sale: white cheddar, fresh mozz, rosemary goat mousse, havarti, and swiss on challah. I also got the steak and mushroom soup and the snert soup for Nate. When I arrived my order was waiting for me - it was nicely packaged and secure so everything was safely contained for my short drive home. The sandwich wasn't very melty, I ended up heating it up in a pan myself which helped. It was super tasty, though! I love the combination of cheeses. The steak and mushroom soup was really good, with chunks of meat in a creamy broth. The snert soup was very salty! The menu description indicated the snert soup should have sausage or kielbasa in it, but we didn't notice any. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating, but I'd probably just order there next time. You can also get samples.

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

Pretty good sandwiches. The Mac n cheese is dense and filling. So watch out. One of the restrooms…read morehas a very bad disco ball in it. It is just annoying and unnecessary. House root beer while $3 is flat and dark and warm and like sugar in a glass. Not my favorite. Couldn't choke it down. Very nice server. Weird but fun vibe.