This little restaurant is a gem! Friendly staff and OMG amazing food! Bonus for those with smaller…read moreappetites, they charge exactly half the price for a half order! I've never been offered this! I had the stuffed French toast....cream cheese filling topped with a blueberry compote. Sooo good! Highly recommend!

Fika is a great breakfast spot! Their pancakes and French toast are so good, and I really enjoy…read moretheir coffee, matcha, and specialty drinks too. One of the best things about Fika is that everything is gluten-free and dairy-free. It's so nice being able to go somewhere and choose anything on the menu without feeling limited or having to make a bunch of substitutions. Everything I tried was delicious, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

I loved Rise! Super cute bakery & great food! We got the cinnamon roll, the classic doughnut with…read morechocolate sprinkles and an iced latte with the house made hazelnut syrup! I would love to come back gluten free bakeries are few and far between!

We ordered a small mocha cake to pick up on our way to Glen Arbor for our friend's birthday. I…read moredon't usually gravitate to vegan desserts so I was nervous but WOW, exceeded every expectation!! The cake was beautiful and perfect (and tasted absolutely DELICIOUS)! We were all shocked with how incredible it was. While we were there to get the cake, we also got an iced pumpkin spice latte, a cookie, and a donut. All were so good! The staff were so kind and their community focus made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. The main coffee shop is so cute and then the separate building where we got the cake was so fun to see! If you don't normally eat vegan desserts, don't judge this place! Give it a try because it is very much worth it!

We enjoyed our breakfast here very much. The waitress was very accommodating and patient and…read moreattentive and the food was very good. And the value for what we got was beyond words. We're from Chicago Illinois a state who loves to suck the life out of us and what we paid for breakfast here was almost half of what we'd pay in our greedy state. When we visit Grand Rapids again we will definitely stop by for breakfast.

Eggs benedict had jammy eggs rather than runny. Sauce was light and tangy. The potatoes were…read moreperfectly roasted. Service was amazing. Very attentive and detail oriented. Theres a million different alternatives, options and add ons for their orders so they ask detailed questions to make sure you get what you want. Nice cafe spot. Nothing outstanding about the vibe, but no complaints.

Stunning inside, now the ambiance is set to feel like every table has their own "date night" of…read moresorts. Quiet, candlelight dinner is exactly what we wanted for my husband's birthday dinner, and that's exactly what we got! Delicious entrees, the sides and add-ons are worth it!

We chose this restaurant expecting a more upscale dining experience based on the pricing, but…read moreunfortunately it fell short in several areas. I will address the positive things first. We were seated very promptly since we had a reservation. The outside of restaurant is beautiful and has a huge parking lot. The area where we were seated was really nice with windows all along the wall. And our appetizers- the dressed eggs and lobster ravioli were amazing!! One of the biggest issues was the number of gnats flying around our table throughout the meal. We constantly had to swat them away from our wine glasses, which made it difficult to relax and enjoy the evening. I understand the occasional gnat. But this was kind of ridiculous. The service was also disappointing. Our server mentioned that he had worked at the restaurant for quite some time, but he didn't seem very knowledgeable about the menu and wasn't able to answer questions confidently. He was also not very attentive, and we often had to wait longer than expected for check-ins. Our food came out quickly but the wine always took quite a while to come to the table. The food itself was good, but when you're paying fine-dining prices, you expect the entire experience--including the atmosphere and service--to match. I hope the restaurant addresses these issues because it has the potential to provide a much better dining experience. Also, I would skip the sea bass entree. I was not really impressed with it and wished that I had ordered a pasta dish. However the server helped me decide and chose the sea bass. I loved the atmosphere. I loved the decor. I loved the wine and appetizers. But everything else just did not impress me. Not for the amount of money we dropped on this meal. I doubt I will return.

What a joke. This is my "large 4 topping"…read more Also had to heat the pizza up in the microwave. Gross. How hard is it to do one pizza?

Solid late night pizza for delivery. We ordered through…read moreDoorDash and the pizza came hot and quick!

The food is to die for. Service is supplied by aspiring chefs, and while not always 5-star, is…read morealways friendly and attentive. And a beautiful view of the cityscape. The restaurant is only available to mere mortals at selected times, so you'll need to do some planning if you want to get in

I've always said that The Heritage is one of GR's best hidden gems. This restaurant is run by…read morestudents at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts and offers a fine dining experience at a fraction of the cost. There are a few tips you'll need to pay attention to if you'd like to check it out. First, sign up for their email list so you get notified when their reservations open. They have extremely limited hours and dates that they're open (usually only two months throughout the year for a few days each week). The second thing to know is that your meal may take a bit longer than if you were to go out to a restaurant. Since it's a teaching environment, you may overhear instructors telling students how to properly clear tables, giving them tips, etc. and your food may take a bit longer to come out. All that said, if you can get a reservation for lunch or dinner at The Heritage, I highly recommend it. For dinner they usually offer a pre-fixe menu although it has changed over the years. I've dined at The Heritage several times now, for both lunch and dinner. If you have the time for a longer lunch, it's really fun. Nate and I went on their very first day of service during the winter 2024 session and it was great! You could definitely see some nerves, but we were enthusiastic and encouraging. We ordered a bunch of items from the menu: hand pulled mozzarella, chopped salad, shrimp bisque, pork curry, haute style beef, and two desserts. They start you with bread service, and they kept asking if we wanted more throughout the meal. The first few courses were spaced out appropriately and presented nicely. I LOVED the hand pulled mozzarella - it was flavorful and the baguette was perfectly toasted and not too crispy. I'd order that again. The salad was a huge portion and so beautifully plated, but it was a little lacking in flavor. I added some salt which helped. (In general, I have found most of the food to be a tad under seasoned for my taste, but they had salt and pepper shakers on the table). Our entrees took a bit longer to come out, but they were delicious. I preferred the haute beef, which was a perfectly cooked (medium rare) filet on some potato croquettes with delicious sauce. I did think it was interesting they didn't ask me how I wanted the steak cooked, but it was great. They also didn't offer a steak knife, but it wasn't necessary. The pork in the curry was super tender and cooked really nicely. Dessert is displayed on a cart that they bring around which is really fun. We went with the mocha latte torte and the raspberry passionfruit torte. I loved the mocha latte torte as it reminded me of tiramisu. In lieu of tips, an 18% service charge is added to each check and this money is put into scholarships that go back to the students. They also provide a comment card that you can give feedback on at the end of the meal. If you are a patient and kind foodie with a bit of time on your hands, definitely try to make it to The Heritage for a meal!

I recently went to Pietro's to celebrate a friend's birthday. My boss and other locals knew all…read moreabout the birthday celebrations which seem to be a big hit! The space is large and easily visible from 28th street. It's a little off the main road so there's ample parking and it feels less hectic. I was greeted and easily helped to my table. The server we had, Colleen, was an absolute pro. She was soooo much fun and did everything to make sure we had a great time. She had such a wonderful energy and really helped to make sure we all had a great time. The food was good, I liked that some of the options were more interesting than the typical local Italian fare but still made sure to include the classics. The menu was on these large ipads which was somewhat offputting to me and we realized later that you could tap on the items to learn more about each dish. I personally prefer physical paper menues but it was definitely a talking point.

Pietro's looks the part, but the kitchen is lost in translation…read more Remember that feeling of ordering a Western dish abroad and getting something that looks right but tastes totally alien? That's Pietro's. Walking in, the aesthetic is spot-on--clean, bright, with a reassuring wine and pasta shop that screams Luca's delicatessen. Once the food hits the table, however, the illusion fades into what feels like cafeteria-level execution. The Coffee: If you're craving a proper Italian brew like Lavazza, skip it. The "Italian blend" here is an undefinable mix from Canada. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms: Promised Hollandaise, but delivered a texture closer to condensed soup, dominated entirely by black pepper. Not much crab or Hollandaise flavor. Chicken Paisano: A muddy flavor profile where only the prosciutto managed to stand out. Again, the sauce felt heavy and processed rather than freshly made. The staff are incredibly pleasant and enthusiastic, but there's a clear disconnect from the food's cultural roots. For a place boasting an old-country immigrant origin story, the current drift is disappointing. Don't get me wrong--I was hungry, and I ate every bite. But not even a toe of mine stepped into Italy that night.

This is such a stunning venue! We attended a wedding here in August and it was easily in the top…read morefive most beautiful weddings I've ever had the pleasure of attending. The location is rural enough to feel like you are lost in a magical countryside yet convenient enough that it is like short trip off the highway. The flower gardens are breathtaking And the open air greenhouse for events was simply lovely. Despite it being a horribly hot day, they had a nice cross breathe through the greenhouse, and the added fans definitely helped. The staff was very kind and accommodating. Catering on site gave the option of either beef for chicken the beef being meatballs everything was delicious and I appreciate the compostable dish dishware. As I was only a guest, I have no insight onto the cost, but I can say if you were looking for a wow factor this is definitely it.

If you ever have the chance to use, interact with, or eat anything from Of the Land, don't…read morehesitate. I have been a loyal customer since the humble beginnings as a simple farm stand. Now, they provide so much to the community- their growth gives back tenfold. If you get the chance, check out their story and their goods and services. Great people doing great things!!!

Best pizza I've had in awhile! The pizza rolls were phenomenal. Such a fun restaurant, loved the…read morebooths and outdoor seating! The service was amazing. We will be back!

Supreme pizza 12 inch for two was more than plenty and it was really good…read more Ours came with sausage instead of pepperoni and this lovely establishment made it right but not only giving us the wrong pizza for free but boxing the correct one to go without charging us for anything extra basically we got a free pizza. Super polished and very Service oriented. My only small beef is there's no beer or wine strictly soda water in anything else nonalcoholic. I love me my beer or wine with my pie. Google says Online that they do serve beer and wine so there's a little bit of a disconnect. ;( You order the counter find a table and they bring it out to you. They do have crushed red pepper and crushed cheese no hot sauce. Overall, we were impressed in for our last night in town so thank you!

After visiting a few different Chick-fil-A restaurants, I've learned that there is usually a long…read moreline at the drive-thru. The location on Beltline Ave was no exception. So I went inside to order. The server was friendly and I had my food in a couple minutes. My go-to meal is usually a chicken sandwich with waffle fries. They were fresh, hot and tasty. I love all the available sauces and often combine a couple different ones to personalize my sandwich or use them as dipping sauces for the fries.

I absolutely loved this meal, I got a catering order and the chicken sandwich and it's definitely…read moremy favourite.