Finally- bottled Schmohz root beer! While they don't offer a huge selection of craft beers and…read morelocal bottles, they have a few unique ones, including this delicious, locally made root beer I was on the hunt for. But their main drink of choice, as the name suggests, is wine. In addition, the shop is filled with other Grand Rapids-centered and Michigan-made items including salsa, cheese, interesting condiments, and gifts. I get the impression that when the owners find something they think is tasty, funny or whimsical, they bring it to their store. IE. The food, drink, and gift selection is a little bit random but with every item, there is a story, which the friendly staff easily offers up. When I stopped in last, it was close to closing time and the staff was having what appeared to be a wine and cheese paring party. I'm not sure if it was an actual publicized customer event, or they were just drinking wine in the middle of the day, but they eagerly offered some free drink samples to us as we shopped. Cheers to day drinking and local shopping!

This was my first time stopping in here. I've heard great things about their cheese and wine…read moreselection, and had been wanting to try their coffee, too! I ordered a specialty seasonal latte - rose cardamom cinnamon, hot, with oat milk. I'm not sure if it comes with 1 or 2 shots of espresso and I forgot to ask. It was really nice! I liked that it wasn't too sweet; it was fairly fragrant, too. The owner was sweet and the interior is fairly specious, and very clean. It seems like a nice place to get work done. There's a small menu for food options (toasts, a few sandwiches, etc). My drink came out to be $7.69 total.

Squibb is a very cute local coffeeshop and wine bar. I've only really come to Squibb for the matcha…read moreduring the day but it's been quite nice! It's right around a ton of other shops, restaurants, and things to do so it's a great spot to stop on a walk or on a day out. My run club Lyon Street Run club recently met here and it's been great. The wall art is really nice and the staff is incredibly friendly. There is not a TON of seating, making it more intimate, but also makes it great for a quick to-go drink from a local business.

Root Vegetable Tartine Pork Belly Sandwich…read more French Onion Gravy Poutine Homemade Limoncello spritz We've coming here for years and it's still outstanding. As you would expect, the poutine is the star. Always look forward to coming here whenever we're in the area.

Brewery Vivant definitely has a cool, unique vibe. It's located in a renovated old church, which…read moregives the space a really interesting atmosphere and makes it stand out from other breweries in the area. Unfortunately, the food, beer, and service were all just okay for me. The beers were pretty mediocre, and we tried the duck confit nachos, which sounded much more exciting than they actually were. They were fine, but nothing particularly special or memorable. Service was also mediocre. We had a pretty large group, so I'm sure that didn't make things easier, but we waited about an hour and a half just to be seated. Part of our group was made up of small children, and it seemed like we could have been accommodated sooner given that there was plenty of flexibility with our seating. Overall, I really wanted to love Brewery Vivant because the atmosphere is so unique, but the experience just didn't live up to the setting. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

In the land of IPAs, hiding behind several buildings, you'll find a sour lovers haven. It's name…read moreSpeciation Artisan Ales. It's specialty... mouth puckering, salivation inspiring pours. We went with 4 selections, and while none were bad, 2 were fantastic. The staff were able to answer flavor profile questions, tell us their favorites & why. Plus, they checked in afterwards to see what we thought. If I lived in the area, I'd be here frequently. Stop #34 on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Tour

Excellent beer. Nice atmosphere. Have to park in front on the street. Friendly bartender. Highly…read morerecommend for interesting well brewed beers. Some good merch too. Will be back. Love the vinyl vacation, mi fuzz and the corallite(only in cans). Only suggestion would be for the QR code menu to work better- so hard to read the beer selection.

Amazing upgrades, amazing staff and new owner, love the salads and all of the added produce...beer…read morevault is brand new indeed on point.

What an awesome little find! So it's basically like a bare bones dollar store with old fashioned…read morecandy jars and ice cream shop attached. It has this glorious old home scent that reminds me of the Victorian home my aunt purchased and lived in. They have all the basics here in terms of basic (very basic) grocery items and soft drinks. A delicious neighborhood general store that brought a smile on my face. Small but just delightful!

When I learned that Green Well was closing soon, I felt truly so bummed! I just dined there again…read morerecently (among many other times) and had one of the pasta dishes that were on special that night and it was SO insanely good. Honestly one of the best meals I had eaten in Grand Rapids in a while! That same dinner service, my friend had the steak and frites and my other friend had their roast chicken with asparagus on the side. They both really loved their meals also. I will miss you The Green Well!

Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few…read morenon-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time.

I've been in here twice to grab some Stock Da Bar vodka, and each time the workers have been so…read morehelpful, from helping me find it to getting the bottle for me since it was too tall for me! They got me in and out both times, which I appreciated. When I came in the second time, the cashier informed me that Stock Da Bar was having a tasting soon, which was cool since I didn't know that that was happening or that they did that there! I love the fact that this is a literal corner store since the entrance is literally on a corner (if you know you know). It seems like they have a lot of variety in here as well. I'm sure whatever you're looking for, they probably have it! They do charge a 3% fee for using a credit card, so be aware of that.

Full disclosure- I am an alcoholic…read more Which is why it is so rad that they have non alcoholic beer and other drinks here. In fact the NA beer collection was pretty large which is great to see. Picked up two new to me 6 packs The staff was super nice as well to some out of town visitors. Place has a huge collection of beverages and plenty of parking

Martha's Vineyard is a fun upscale deli, wine, and snack stop with a plethora of interesting brands…read moreto choose from. In addition to a small produce section, there is a tasty deli with premade salads and desserts. I personally love the wine section and often find myself at the $10 and below section. It's fun to try new stuff and pair it with an array of delicious chocolates and salty snacks. I love that they have Jeni's icecream and a ton of other local products. Stop by to browse and I guarantee you will leave with a handful of scrumptious curiosities. Enjoy!

The dessert case is dangerous. Although they're pricey, I highly recommend the flourless chocolate…read morecake bites. And the PB bar. And I was leery of premade cannoli, but it maintained its crunch! The deli pastas are also pretty fantastic!

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

Really perfect little store with wine, cheese, and some kitchen home goods!…read more It's fun to look over all the fun spices and dishes and glasses!! Took my boyfriend's family here and they loved it! I also appreciate whenever they have some food samples out ! Yummmm

I love the variety of stuff they have in shop and that they switch things out seasonally! Some of…read moremy favorite local products that are hard to find other places they stock and are always willing to hold.