Came in for the famous cinnamon roll pancakes - never disappointed! Kray was lovely and attentive!!read more

Real Food Cafe in Alger Heights is a real gem! Scratch-made dishes and great service in a…read morecomfortable environment; the entire experience was super. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. Ask for Lupe.

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!

Loved the ambiance of this newer downtown restaurant. The decor is very calming…read more Our waitress Maddie was extremely attentive and very nice. She gave us great recommendations. I loved the asparagus and blistered tomatoes. However, the meatloaf and mashed potatoes were under seasoned.

Finally got around to trying Tacontento because they do a Taco Tuesday deal for $6, which these…read moredays is a steal! The tacos are traditional and authentic, but my favorite was definitely the chorizo. This is a great stop for a bite to eat if you're walking around Eastern in Alger Heights, and we're looking forward to trying it again soon!

A casual taco focused restaurant that also offers other Mexican dishes, such as burritos, tortas,…read moretamales, and enchiladas. The food is freshly made and flavorful, and the portions are quite large. The restaurant is somewhat small, with 8 tables which seat four, yet they easily accommodated our party of eight people. While the kitchen is small. They were able to handle our large order along with several other families that came in before and after us in a timely manner They are a good place to go for families. The menu is large with a number of different options, and they have a children's menu. They offer various specials throughout the week, such as taco Tuesdays. The restrooms even have changing tables for families with babies. The restaurant is very clean. The service is very friendly. And Gladys was a wonderful host for our large group there for a birthday dinner. We will gladly return the next time we are in Grand Rapids

Excellent service, kooky decor, wonderful, delicious food. I've been please with both take-out and…read moredine-in experiences with GTD and it's quickly become my new go-to for breakfast and brunch, especially on the weekdays. Loved the Mexican-inspired menu offerings, big portions and quality ingredients.

I was visiting town for four days and had breakfast here twice because it was within walking…read moredistance of where I was staying. The portions are huge for the price and the food is very yummy. The servers are all very nice and the interior has a cool vibe, with vibrant colors and 90s cartoons playing on various tvs throughout the main room. The first time I ate here I got the Diesel and the pancake was a tiny bit tough but it tasted great and held up really well as leftovers. The second time I got the Roscoe burrito, which is basically a chicken & waffles breakfast burrito. I love the savory/sweet combo so it was right up my alley. Would come again!

Five stars across the board.!!!! Listen people !!! this is…read morethe best kept secret restaurant joint in all the Grand Rapids. I don't know how old is place is or how long it has been in business ?? but this is theeeee hole in the wall as we like to say it!! convenient located in Grand Rapids in a small local neighborhood absolutely awesome fast service ,very attentive service ,waitresses were fun, shouting back-and-forth, shouting out orders talking to all of the patrons and customers.. very small inside and very clean !! but yes, very old!! a hole in the WalshIsh 5 star!! but the best part is hands-down, the food !!!!! my counterpart had a burger and said it was the best burger he's ever had. I had breakfast eggs, hashbrowns, and toast, and it was absolutely fantastic. The eggs were fluffy and plenty. The hashbrowns were fresh crispy, and vibrant, and the toast which was the sourdough was the heaviest sourdough. I think I've ever had with so much flavor!!! So to be that simple and to be that delicious is what we want. The pricing is outstanding and when I say outstanding absolutely fantastic. Every restaurant should take notice and you'll be having lines out the door like this place does!! I ordered my breakfast at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and it was spot on !! ...if you're looking for the great American breakfast/burger joint you need to check this place out Grand Rapids !!! if you don't know about this place ....wake up !!!! this is not a 4.5 star. This is a five star find breakfast/lunch "joint!! " PS I didn't take any pictures of the food as I devoured it as it got to my table all the pictures shown are spot on. Enjoy.!!

Hole in the wall diner right down the road from my house. It's an incredibly quaint and cozy place…read morethat feels like a true neighborhood diner. The staff and atmosphere are very homey and the food is always well priced and great portions. I tend to overorder whenever I come here but the leftovers still reheat nicely. I'm a big fan of getting the sweet pancakes or sweet griddle options with potatoes or breakfast meat. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and in good time. I think you can order pickup which is actually really cool and I may have to start doing before super long days at work.They have a parking lot right near the restaurant which is very convenient. Overall, I really love Shelley's and think it's a quintessential american diner experience.

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!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

The staff seem so happy, you can taste it in the food. The 1/2 chicken was as tender as our…read moreservice. The ambiance is spectacular, dessert was a perfect touch. The staff moved like they knew their places, how to hold themselves, and genuinely grateful for our prescience. The trainee under Robin did a fantastic job tonight, very welcoming, entertaining, funnyyy absolutely loved him (sadly misplaced his name)! *hats off to Robin for her training*. Management (Josh) seemed thoroughly happy to be there and happy to aid the staff, along with providing excellent hospitality. Hugo spritz's 10/10 old fashion also 10/10.

Excellent food and great service. I will definitely come back very soon…read more Great way to spend my birthday plus I got a birthday treat!!

I came to Gin Gin's thinking it was just a bar, but it was absolutely not…read more I got a seat on the patio, and it was absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere was so relaxing and made the whole experience even better. My server was the sweetest and recommended the Limoncello Spritz, which ended up being light, crisp, and super refreshing. For my entrée, I ordered the Mafaldine. The pasta was fresh, the steak was cooked perfectly, and everything was seasoned so well. It was a very satisfying meal. Between the beautiful outdoor seating, incredible service, and amazing food, Gin Gin's is easily one of the restaurants I'll be visiting again whenever I'm in Grand Rapids.

I went to went to Gin Gins when they first opened and haven't been back until now. And let me tell…read moreyou, they have stayed the best in GR for a reason. Food is fresh, service is excellent and the ambiance is cool too. My waitress was on it with her recs! She helped me find a gin drink to my linking and talked up the scallops. I got them and loved it! Dishes were a bit garlicky, but I like garlic! The bed tartar was wonderful and I enjoyed how they "chunked" the meat instead of making it a mush. My friend got a steak on top of the gnocchi and really enjoyed it! Overall I think this restaurant is worth the hype and canto wait to dine here again! It's important to know that if you want to dine here, plan to reserve a table ahead or plan to wait for a table. They hold 50% of table s for walk ins. Parking DT is always a challenge and once they build the soccer stadium, I imagine it will be craziness. It just takes a bit of planning.