New Beginnings Restaurant

Went on a Sunday morning so of course it was busy. Highly recommend adding yourself to the Yelp…read morequeue, then check in to the host when you arrive. The Ultimate breakfast sandwich was delicious! An awesome sauce on it! The PB stuffed french toast was very sweet, as expected. The PB inside was more of a thinner peanut butter likely mixed with powdered sugar. The biscuits and gravy was good. The latte was VERY sweet! The server was so so kind and our food came incredibly quick! Overall, great experience and delicious food!!

We got takeout, food was decent. Came for the fried chicken and waffles, 3.5 stars for the flavor…read more Huge portion, which I'll give a 5! We also got a scramble and gluten free toast, which I would give 4 stars. Arguably the most important part of breakfast is good coffee! 2 stars on the coffees. Hot coffee was just okay, ice coffee was garbage. We drink our coffee black, so there was no hiding the flavor.

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Eggs with potatoes were fantastic!

Littlebird

4.6(548 reviews)

1.9 mi

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.

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Beet salad

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Wolfgang's Restaurant

4.3(547 reviews)

1.0 mi

An enjoyable experience! This was our first time visiting and the food and service was excellent…read more We enjoyed two coffees where you have an option to have them regular, decaf or a hazelnut brew. We chose regular and they were good. For food we ordered a combo meal and the western omelette. Both meals we asked for hash browns and they were so crispy and delicious! All the food was seasoned well. The omelette was filled with all the vegetables and tons of bacon (opted out of ham). The pancakes were so soft and fluffy! The server was awesome and so welcoming. Overall a great experience. Parking: We found parking right in front. It was side street parking and you use the mobile app to pay to park.

The minute you step in the door you're transported to a classic diner. A ton of tables,…read morewaitresses/waiters running around everywhere, able to look into the kitchen, and of course a bunch of "regulars". After that is where the classic diner takes a turn. Fun famous photos on the walls that are altered to have bunch themed quotes. The service is slowww. I get it they're busy, but this is clearly the expectation. Food, refills and check took a long time. But the reason it's not a 5/5 is really because they take the classics, and put a twist that really isn't an improvement for at least what we got. Square slightly burnt biscuits with barely enough gravy for 3/4 of it (see pic). And the Benedict had a full ham steak, which is just so much meat compared to the typical set up and all the eggs were overdone and not runny at all. Very cool place, cool location, fun atmosphere if you don't care how long you're there, but the food under delivered. I'd lean 3.5 over 3 but can't give a 4.

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MudPenny

4.5(225 reviews)

2.5 mi

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.)

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Real Food Cafe

4.5(505 reviews)

3.6 mi

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

The Real Food Cafe is really a step above company in the restaurant space. Clean flavors, homemade…read moreprimary ingredients, thoughtful execution, no corner spared to give you a happy experience. The homemade corned beef in the Reuben is spectacular. The toast on the bread, the balance of the cheese and the sauerkraut, all of it results in some awesome mouthfuls. The staff are clever, pleasant, quick with the coffee refills, and knowledgeable about their menu. The ambiançe of the place is spot-on, the décor is tidy American diner at its very best mixed with old school lunch counter. The lighting is great, and it it has a very pleasant and relaxing vibe. Perfect to hang out with a few friends and nosh. This one is not only a bookmark, I'm already making plans to bring folks back. As the Michelin guys say: worth the trip.

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Good Truckin’ Diner

4.3(63 reviews)

1.4 mi

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!

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Steak it easy burrito

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Morning Belle

4.3(103 reviews)

3.2 mi

Everything was delicious, thank you Arianna for great service…read more Our reservation was on time, everyone was very kind.

A more upscale brunch spot, this place had all the usuals for breakfast food. Plenty of parking in…read morethe Breton Village lot, and the interior is bright and welcoming. Had the Farmers Bagel Stack - basically a bagel sandwich - which was delicious. I wish the portion was bigger but I think that's more on me than on them :-)

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Corned Beef Hash

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Omelet GFO

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

I never thought in a million years that my dog would ever get to "brunch" yet here we are at…read moreTupelo! Thanks for making Pinto's dreams come true with his very own brunch (grilled chicken!). How delightful. What a world we live in! My husband and I got a chicken and avo sandwich with brussel sprouts and a farmhouse platter. The goat cheese grits was incredible! There is so much more I'd like to try on the menu. We will have to come back!

Waffle was crispy, not super fluffy. Didn't blow me away but if you put butter and syrup on…read moreanything it'll be alright. Glad I ordered it "farmhouse style" to add the protein. Egg was cooked perfectly. Sausage seasoned to perfection. Solid bacon as well. Attentive service is always a plus! Side note: two plates is unnecessary

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Social Misfits

4.2(299 reviews)

1.9 mi

I wouldn't have ever thought to head to social misfits for my weekday morning matcha but here we…read moreare. the menu includes standards and fun lattes with house made syrups. they also have oat and almond milk for a $2 up charge. i ordered an iced matcha with pistachio syrup and my partner ordered a bananas foster latte (both with oat milk). The pistachio syrup was legit - there were actual pistachio chunks and no fake pistachio extract flavor. i definitely would have preferred my drink sweeter though. i was also impressed by the drink to ice ratio. so many iced drinks are mostly ice but this matcha was FULL and not overly diluted with milk. i really enjoyed the flavor of the matcha itself as well. my partner said he'd give his latte a 9.1 out of 10. unfortunately there do not seem to be any vegan food options so it will be drinks only for us.

This was the restaurant attached to our hotel, bottom floor, loved you could access it from the…read morehotel or from outside. It's very punk rock and lively in there, walking in a sigh said " Please don't do coke in the bathrooms" lol so like ok sure!? lol The whole place menu is built on waffles, sweet and savory! We went with one of each...the pizza stick waffles and a monte cristo sandwich, both were heavy, filling, delicious like bar food, I would say. They were quite busy with every seat filled and we still got very fast service.

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Little Lad

Asada on Wealthy

4.4(91 reviews)

1.0 mi

Sad to say I never made it to Basalt when it was around and only made it to Asada on the last ever…read moreday in their space on Wealthy. Honestly it was an incredible location for a space and had such a great vibe inside. My best friend is a regular at the restaurant and we're hoping to see them more in smaller capacities like when we saw them at the Fulton St. Market. Overall, the food was really good. I like the concept of fast-casual dining without the need to have a server. I think it allows things to feel more casual and allowed for me to be more willing to eat there (obviously in other circumstances lol). I got the horchata hot cakes with some of the papas with ghost sauce. I thought the pancakes were GREAT and more than worth it for the price. I was surprised how large and fluffy they were. The flavor was great without being too sweet and none of the flavors being too overpowering. My friends got the breakfast sandwiches and chaichata drinks and absolutely loved them. My friend loved her drink so much she got two within the span of us eating. I know it's a hard time for local businesses but I'm hoping there are more ways we can still see them around.

To be honest, I've only been here twice but I wanna change that based off the last time I went. Our…read morefood was just so good, I had forgotten how delicious their menu is. Different from the last time I was here but we were told to find a seat upon entering and that when we were ready, we could order our food at the counter. I looked over their menu and found lots of good breakfast taco options, the breakfast burrito I have heard is great, but what really caught my attention was the biscuits and gravy. I was feeling quite ravenous this morning and got the full order for $11 and a side of bacon. They had a table close to the entrance with extra menus, clean cups, water jugs, hot sauces, silverware and napkins. Seemed like a help-yourself vibe which I grabbed everything we would need for our meal. Our food was brought to us rather quickly and my bf ordered the breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs and sausage. He told me it tasted so good and he loved that he could make his own tacos with his food. He let me try one of the hashbrown rounds and it was perfectly crispy! My biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. The biscuits were so fresh and the gravy had a really nice and comforting flavor to it. You could get chorizo and mushrooms in your gravy but i went with a traditional sausage for my protein. My bacon on the side came in a tiny dish but I ate all four pieces haha. Once we finished, there were some bus bins under the same table with the silverware, we placed all our dirty dishes there and cleaned up after ourselves before leaving. I honestly felt so content leaving there and can't wait to return. I really appreciate the ambiance in there with the beautiful plant life, the lights on the ceiling, and cool decor in general. The staff was also SO NICE! Wins everywhere. I also noticed people coming in for takeout which is good to know in case I don't feel like dining in some morning. Please check this place out sometime if you're in the mood for some really good breakfast that doesn't break your bank account.

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Carolyn G.

2 years ago

Horrible horrible horrible /horrible and the manager talk real silly to people. I told him about his hours from 5 to 4. He told me they don't open till six but when you call it said they open at 5 o'clock he said he's just a manager he don't have anything to do with. How do they hours? read more

Rs S.

8 years ago

December Decent food. Very poor service.

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New Beginnings Restaurant

3.3

(24 reviews)

A Reliable Breakfast Classic in Grand Rapids New Beginnings…read moreRestaurant on Northland Drive remains a go-to spot for hearty, no-frills breakfast in the Grand Rapids area. This longstanding diner delivers classic American comfort food with generous portions, consistent quality, and a welcoming vibe that keeps locals coming back. The restaurant was packed to the gills during my recent visit, a clear sign of its popularity even on a typical morning. Despite the crowd, the place stayed impressively clean, with tables turning over efficiently and the dining area well-maintained. The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and eager to serve, as always--quick to refill drinks, check in, and make sure everything arrived just right. I started with a large chocolate milk (paired with a water back for balance) -- creamy, rich, and perfectly chilled. For the main meal, I opted for bacon and eggs with extra-crispy hash browns and wheat toast. The eggs came dippy (over-easy), ideal for sopping up on the toast. The hash browns were golden, crispy-edged, and generously portioned, topped with a dollop of ketchup for that classic touch. The bacon arrived extra crispy, perfectly rendered with that satisfying crunch, laid over slices of toasted wheat bread. Everything was hot, flavorful, and executed just as requested. I skipped the side of sausage gravy this time to focus on the eggs and toast combo, but the simplicity worked beautifully. To cap it off, I finished my breakfast with an extra decadent piece of toast by combining both strawberry jam and grape Concord jelly onto my last triangle -- a sweet, nostalgic finale that hit the spot. One quirky highlight: I saw Jesus in the sugar bowl (the little figurine condiment caddy added a fun, homey touch to the table setup, complete with the salt, pepper, and ketchup nearby). Overall, the food was fantastic -- fresh, satisfying, and exactly what you want from a breakfast diner. Prices remain reasonable for the portion sizes, making it a great value in a city with plenty of options. Service and cleanliness hold steady even under pressure, which speaks to good management. As always, I recommend this place for anyone craving a solid, reliable breakfast. It would be splendid if they opened a location in the Cedar Springs, Michigan area -- it would be a welcome addition up north!

Had breakfast after church service with my beautiful wife, I've gone to this specific location for…read morea long while and I firmly believe it consistently serves the best food of the bunch. While they were busy, we were able to find seating right away and the waitress showed up very quickly after to take our orders. I'm always a sucker for breakfast places/diners and being able to see a lot of happy Little kids running about is always a bonus. I got the biscuits and gravy (my fave) and my wife got sausage,eggs and toast. The food was delicious and served hot, all in all a great local brunch spot to support.

Shelley's Kitchen

4.5

(57 reviews)

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.

The Red Geranium Cafe

4.0

(112 reviews)

We loved the Teanna!! We are from Boston MA and whenever we are visiting family, this is our place…read moreto go

I've been here a few times now during lunch time on weekdays. They always have a steady crowd but…read morewe have never had to wait to be seated. The servers are always super nice and pretty quick! They seem to be understaffed most of the time but it has literally never affected the quality of service. I've only ever ordered breakfast here. It's so good. Hits the spot every time and they always cook my eggs perfect to how I ordered them. Their sausage patties are very tasty as well. This past visit, I ordered chocolate chip pancakes (buttermilk pancake platter add chocolate chips) and they were delish! I think their pricing is good. I do wish they had Coke instead of Pepsi but that's not a big worry anyways. Will def be coming back here time and time again!

Cherie Inn

4.1

(214 reviews)

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Grand Rapids, they also serve lunch. Some say they have the…read morebest bacon in town, I have to concur. I am having the European breakfast, I added a third egg, it comes with fresh fruit.

An older cute little brunch place. To me it felt like an upscale coney, but better. Everything we…read moregot was pretty tasty. The cinnamon roll and coffee were just okay, food was a little greasy, but still great! I was surprised how much I ended up liking the sausage scramble. It gets pretty busy on Sunday mornings but the wait wasn't terrible and the service was relatively quick for how busy it was.

Arrows Restaurant

4.4

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The Arrows Restaurant is the best diner you will find in Hudsonville. It is staffed with happy and…read morehardworking employees, they are efficient and friendly. The food is homemade and they have the absolute best onion rings I've ever had in my life! The soup and sandwich special is what I often get for lunch. They have the most delicious chicken salad toasted sandwich. Now, be aware, everyone is nice here... but this is farm country meaning: you will find mainly white older gentlemen in overalls and MAGA hats, you probably will be stared at if you look different (i.e. not white), and it's not uncommon to smell a gentle waft of manure around lunch time if they took a break from spreading that morning. Common questions I've been asked by other customers: "What church do you go to?" "That's an interesting book you're reading can you tell me about it?" "It's awful busy today, we should just share a booth." People are nice around here. It's conservative, but also surprisingly curious. Help bring some diversity and pay The Arrows a visit. You won't regret it. Take a look at their pastry shelf. It's almost quite literally, eye candy. Enjoy!

Absolutely top notch in every way. We stopped there in our way to Mackinac Island and liked it so…read morewell we stopped on our way back. Food was great and prices are reasonable. Excellent pies.

Red Geranium Cafe

3.8

(141 reviews)

Mandi gave us wonderful service!! Food is always good, and the atmosphere is lively. We were seated…read morequickly and coffee cups were kept full.

I'd never been to Red Geranium Cafe until recently but we had a coupon for a free skillet, so Nate…read moreand I decided to make the drive down and try it out. The space is bright and airy and there was plenty of open seating. The menu is pretty similar to Grand Coney, which is part of the same restaurant group and our go-to greasy diner spot. Nate ordered the West Coast benedict: turkey, avocado, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, english muffin, potatoes and I got the supreme skillet. Our food came out quickly and it was tasty. I had some of Nate's benedict which was cooked well with nicely poached eggs - the hollandaise was a bit more lemony than I prefer. The skillet was a large portion and I love that they ask if you want it with hashbrowns or american fries. Our server was really friendly and polite, and I enjoyed this breakfast. I wouldn't necessarily come back anytime soon but that's just because it's a bit far from our house. If I lived in the area this would be my go-to diner.

Interurban Depot Cafe

4.4

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Really good and quite cheap! Came here for breakfast around 10am on a Saturday and was seated right…read moreaway. It was decently busy and there were people waiting to be seated by the time we left. I heard it's way busier during fair week or when bigger events are going on at the race track so just something to be aware of. They have breakfast and lunch options. I went for the country breakfast 2 eggs option which also came with choice of potatoes, choice of meat, and toast. Hash browns were cooked perfectly and crispy and my over medium eggs were cooked perfect as well. My bf got the biscuits el rancho and we split 1 pancake. All very good! We took leftovers in one box and he got another huge meal out of the leftovers. Breakfast came out to be less than $30 for both of us plus we both ordered coffees and pops. So super good pricing. I'll definitely be back. Our server was super friendly and efficient as well.

This is the place I think of when I'm craving a burger. It may say Buster Burger on the menu, but…read moreI've always known it as the Mill City burger, just tell them that's what you want. This is the burger I believe all others should be measured against. It's the best most well balanced burger I've ever had and crave when it's time for a burger. Each bite is a beautiful balance. They dice the onions and the pickles, so no bite is interrupted, by your onion falling apart or an over amount of pickle. I've driven over 1100 miles and 16 hours for this burger and will do it again. Make sure to come hungry when ordering or at least bring a friend to share. The burger arrives on an 8 or 9 inch roll, it's the size of a small pizza, but for $13 it's a deal even more so if you decide to split it. Back in the day they used to keep record of how many were consumed in a sitting and they can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it was 2 1/2. Maybe you won't agree it's the best burger ever, but I'm sure you won't regret it. The staff is always super friendly and accommodating. Many fresh baked goods for take home as well and they make really great breakfast and have daily specials also. If you live this close by consider adding this to your rotation of places to go. I don't have that luxury, but eat here every time I'm in the area.

Leo's Coney Island

3.7

(96 reviews)

Good food and good service at their 28th St. SE location. Breakfast items are served fresh and…read moretheir sandwiches are very good. They have a big menu. My one complaint is that they only have two handicapped parking spaces out front. The only markings for them are badly deteriorated striping on the pavement. Very hard to see. They also have room on the exterior of the building for handicapped signage at each spot, which would be extremely helpful!

I think Leo's Coney Island is slept on. Sure the DT parking is a pain, but what can you expect…read morethese days..... Especially with the new amphitheater! The food is reasonably priced and it is pretty consistent. Fries are always served hot and "fresh" out of the deep fryer. Sometimes when it's busy service can be a little slower but I don't think it's extraordinarily bad. If anything I'd say the servers have all been attentive when I've dined here. The ambiance is pretty much what you'd expect at a Coney Island. Clean, simple and "diner" vibes. I hand had brunch here yet, but do enjoy the gyro! Overall a decent spot to grab lunch DT GT! 4/5 stars!

The Gathering Place Restaurant

4.0

(85 reviews)

Such a perfect treat of home made food. I'm visiting from out of town and was tired of the hotel…read more The setting is lovely - a large house with multiple rooms. I wish I'd found it sooner!

It's been a really long time since we visited The Gathering Place. Our friends had time for a quick…read morebreakfast and suggested we go there. Nothing has changed in the fifteen plus years since we've eaten here. Not the restaurant , food or the service. Between pancakes, omelets and just plain eggs, everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was as good as the food as well. It's nice going back in time and enjoying it just as much.

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3.8

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