I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

We tried The Borough for the first time with the family. This restaurant/ cafe is off of 48th…read morenestled amongst the GVSU apartments. The vibe is welcoming. We appreciated the kid friendly array of games and etch-a-sketch for entertainment. The menu is fun, but you need to search for prices. We ordered fries, a plain smashburger, a panini, and two sodas for around $31. Tipping is optional and the space is bright, playing dream pop tunes and filled with young 20 somethings. The food was good enough. My panini was well grilled, but the tomatoes would have been next level had they been marinated in balsamic vinegar. Winter is tough to find tasty tomatoes so I don't fault them on it... however the tomatoes were the let down of the Turkey PT 3 panini. The smashburger was sufficient. My husband said it tasted on par with Burger King (not sure if that's a compliment or a diss because we love BK). He was disappointed with the fries because earlier pictures portrayed them as hand cut and these were definitely from frozen. Either way, we cleaned our plates. If we come back, I'd be curious to try their breakfast. The açaí bowls look delicious along with the lox bagel and Seoul sunrise. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, coffees, and teas. Glad to have something with chill vibes in the neighborhood, but I definitely feel like the oldest person in the establishment. perhaps I contributed to the aging hipster vibe. We'll be back someday in the morning

8am visit on a Saturday…read more They have cute sage colored decor. Service was fast and efficient. We had Lucy and she kept the coffee full and hot. 10/10 Partner had corned beef hash. 3/5 He said it seemed thin sliced and not pulled, his preference. I had sweet tooth pancakes, because who doesn't want ice cream for breakfast? 100/10 Perfect portion sizes and fluffy pancakes. We will be back.

We love Nest Egg for traditional breakfast with a healthy twist. The staff are generally local…read moreand/or GVSU students. If you're looking for a bright, delicious and friendly start to your day head to Nest Egg!

I ate here a few weeks ago with my family, food was what you would expect from a pub. Our server…read morewas very sweet, had mentioned she just started the job. She made a mistake when handing us our food, nothing that couldn't be fixed in less than a second. This was no big deal to us until a lady, who I think was the manager, came up and started yelling at the server and causing a small scene in front of my family and other customers. This was very bizzare and she kept going as she followed our server into the back, continuing to humilate her.

The server we had, Kai, was excellent, he was very helpful and kind, as were all the other staff…read moremembers. It's quite the welcoming atmosphere and I would definitely go again. The restaurant had pescatarian friendly options and some vegan options as well even. I will say that the appetizers were underwhelming and I fear I did not take a picture. We got a three way sampler plate of pretzel bites, mozzarella sticks and onion rings for my group. I think I honestly misunderstood the portion sides so that's on me. The appetizers were on the same plate, were very small (I recall three mozzarella sticks for my party of four) and they frankly tasted mid sadly. I got the Grilled Salmon with the Chili rub and my boyfriend got the Crab Rangoon Flatbread (does not come with fries, despite fries in the photo). I enjoyed the Grilled Salmon and everything else in the plate besides the green beans unfortunately. The flatbread was delightful too! My group and I would certainly suggest Main St Pub to others, especially those that are also pescatarian!

Incredible cafe with an even better mission. A local business I am proud to support…read more We had our wedding shower here and they were an amazing host. Will likely use them again if I have any more shower needs. Pricing is fair and staff are friendly. Great spot to meet with a friend for coffee. They have some food options available along with coffee and tea. They also sell cute merch!

Nobody can ever give Maggie's less than a five star review!!! The smiles you get every time you…read morewalk in will make even the worst service or coffee the best. BUT you're getting smiles along with AMAZING service and even better coffee! Make it a regular stop!

The service is decent- it's what you'd think you'd find in a college town. The food is also decent…read moreand comes out hot! They have a million tvs so trust, whatever game it is that you want to watch, it's on! Great staff, decent food, definitely recommend if you're stopping to visit your kids

Lexie and Seth are such fun and always make us feel so welcome here. This is our new fav place in…read moreAllendale!!! Cheers in Allendale!

An independently owned cafe located in Hudsonville off of 28th Ave. it's been around awhile and…read moreknown for their coffee, muffins and sandwiches. I stopped in about a month ago for a healthy breakfast option and enjoyed my cappuccino with cappuccino chip muffin, a bit of fruit garnish and the Signature quiche (basically an assortment of ham and veggies baked in egg with a crust). It tasted like they made it and like it hadn't been frozen and reheated like some establishments in the area. Everything tasted fine and I noted that it was well supported by the local community. Ample free parking out front and reasonable prices for a cafe. Very Hudsonville vibes, but it sufficed and I would eat here again.

The service is always friendly and the food delicious. Signatures has been a favorite spot to meet…read morefriends for years.

Always a classic. Same great service, good food, and reasonable prices. You've also gotta love…read morethe variety in choices. This location is a little nicer since it's new, but maintains the same classic diner experience of all locations.

Impressed with staff, food, and cleanliness of the restaurant. Much better than I remembered from…read moreyears gone by at a different location.

Every single time I order delivery from this location they forget more than half my order. I…read moreusually don't write things like this but this is the 7th time. Do not recommend delivery from here.

Great service and just as you'd expect, great food! Never disappoints! This location definitely…read moregets a good portion of my paycheck. My only complaint is that they close so early! Please extend your hours!!! The place is always clean and there is never too bad of a wait. I think the longest we've had to wait is probably five minutes soooo not bad at all!

This Wendy's location has way too much of my money! The staff does a great job at putting up with…read moreus college kids. I have never had a bad experience here. The tables are always clean and so are the bathrooms. The food never misses and they've never mess up an online or in person order of mine or my friends! One time they even gave us a free party pack of nuggets! 10/10 manager! We have stayed until closed unknowingly on accident twice and the staff WAS SO NICE!

A very unwelcoming place. Would not take our order for no reason. We were in drive through and they…read morewould not take our order for no reason

The food could be good if i made it myself. My order is very simple and they seem to mess it up…read moreevery single time whether they're busy or slow. The workers need guidance i think because it's usually the same crew and everybody's orders get messed up. This morning there were 3 orders messed up in a row. Not to mention my order was messed up the last 3 times I have gone too! I'm not content!!!

This is one of the worst places to eat on campus. I've eaten here twice and my order was messed up…read moreboth times with a wait time of over 20 minutes each time. The first time, I brushed it off, didn't complain just ate the incorrect order. The second time was inexcusable. When I order an egg and cheese bagel I expect it to beer only egg and cheese. When my bagel came out with sausage on it, I kindly explained to them, I did not order this and I cannot eat it. Sausage is something I'm not able to eat. They apologized and said they would make another one. When the cashier turned it over to the food preparer, I heard a lot of swearing under his breath like I was some kind of burden to him. I watched as he pulled the sausage off of the bagel, slap a new piece of cheese on and throw it in the microwave. Then he wrapped it up and handed it to me. I Saw the whole thing. I said to him, excuse me, is this a new bagel or did you just take the sausage off? He looked me right in the eye abs told me it was a new one. I unwrapped it, flipped it over and saw little pieces of sausage still stuck to the egg. Look, I've worked in food, I know it can be frustrating to have to redo an order but I would never try to serve a customer food that they explicitly told me they could not eat. When I showed the cashier, she offered to make another one. After waiting 20 minutes initially and then being lied to, I wasn't going to trust the food preparer again. I said no and asked for a refund which was a completely new battle. It seems the people working at this location are not trained in customer service, food safety or register functions. I would never go back again.