The best of the best Hands down…read more The only place I go for kielbasa and meats Will drive the distance

Still so good. The new location has worked well. Easier parking. Still great fresh kielbasa and…read moreothers meats. The holiday crowds can be large, but they are quite efficient. Jerky and German weiners are other standouts. In the freezers you can get pierogi, cabbage rolls and much much more.

Louise Earl Butcher -- An Absolutely Perfect Evening!…read more We had the pleasure of attending a wedding reception dinner at Louise Earl Butcher in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday evening, October 10th, and I can honestly say it was one of the finest dining experiences I have ever had. From beginning to end, the entire evening was exceptional. The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was outstanding, and the hospitality was second to none. First, a huge thank-you to Matt and Cindy, the owners, for creating such a special establishment. It's obvious that an incredible amount of pride, thought, and attention to detail goes into everything they do. What truly sets Louise Earl Butcher apart, though, is the way the owners and their team make an evening feel special. We were wonderfully assisted by Whitney, Vicky, and Adam, and I want to recognize each of them for helping make this such a memorable experience. Their friendliness, attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality were exceptional. They helped create an atmosphere where everyone could relax, enjoy the evening, and celebrate the happy couple without worrying about a thing. Great service is one thing; making guests feel genuinely welcome is something entirely different. Whitney, Vicky, and Adam absolutely delivered! Now, let's talk about the food! The menu was spectacular. We started with Kabocha Squash Bruschetta featuring roasted squash, toasted pepitas, and brie on toasted baguette, along with roasted mushroom polenta bites prepared with local mushrooms, shallots, garlic, herbs, and white cheddar. Both were outstanding introductions to the meal. The kale Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful, with Parmesan cheese, fresh-baked croutons, roasted tomato, and house Caesar dressing. Then came the main course: the 100% grass-fed beef strip loin roast, served with duck-fat-roasted potatoes, broccolini, tatsoi, bok choy, and house chimichurri. I have enjoyed some excellent steaks and beef dinners over the years, but this strip loin was truly exceptional. It was, without question, one of the best beef dishes I have ever had. The quality of the beef, the preparation, and the combination of flavors made it a standout course that deserves special recognition all on its own. And the dessert? Chocolate crème brûlée with perfectly caramelized sugar and fresh berries. An outstanding finish to an incredible dinner! The beverage selection was equally impressive, including the signature Wisconsin Old Fashioned, the Berry Lemonade Smash, an excellent selection of spirits and wines, and local and regional craft beers. Every detail of the evening felt thoughtfully planned. However, as remarkable as the food was, the true highlight was the atmosphere and the people who made it all happen. There are plenty of places that can serve a good meal. Far fewer can create an experience that makes you remember the evening long after you've left. Louise Earl Butcher did exactly that. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfectly suited for a wedding celebration. Everything felt comfortable, special, and beautifully executed. Matt and Cindy deserve enormous credit for building a business where outstanding food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand. Whitney, Vicky, and Adam deserve special recognition for the part they played in making the evening so enjoyable. A restaurant is only as good as the people behind it, and this team is clearly doing something right. Myles and Madi's wedding reception was a wonderful celebration, and Louise Earl Butcher helped make it an unforgettable one. Matt and Cindy, thank you for the wonderful experience. Whitney, Vicky, and Adam, thank you for your outstanding service and hospitality. You all contributed to an evening that was absolutely perfect in every way. I've enjoyed plenty of restaurants over the years, but this experience truly stands out. When you combine extraordinary food, a beautiful atmosphere, attentive service, and people who genuinely care about what they do, you get something truly special. If you're looking for a place that delivers more than just dinner--somewhere that makes an occasion memorable--I cannot recommend Louise Earl Butcher highly enough. Five stars aren't enough! Exceptional food, an unforgettable beef strip loin, an incredible atmosphere, and a staff that made the entire evening special. Matt, Cindy, Whitney, Vicky, and Adam, thank you for a truly outstanding experience. We look forward to returning!

This place is so cute and the people are even better!! I passed by once after hearing people talk…read moreabout the shop and realized it wasn't too far from my normal routes. They have an really incredible selection of local meats, Italian products, and wines from all over. They have a really cool event space connected to the main shop that they host events in or it can be rented out. I've really loved all of the meats I've gotten here and definitely notice the increase in quality and am willing to keep money within local businesses and farms!

FOOD - 5/5 Delicious with generous portions and pricing was…read moreincredibly affordable. The onion petals and cheese curds were basic, and yet absolutely mouthwatering. SERVICE - 3/5 Our server was young and new. She tried her best, but still learning. AMBIANCE - 3/5 Very basic, local pub. Overall we will visit again as the food was delicious.

Tasty Polish cuisine in the heart of Fruitport! I visited for dinner on the Saturday after…read moreChristmas with my parents and boyfriend and was impressed. We got seats right away, and service was solid. They have a variety of drinks on tap, including local and across-MI favorites from Grand Armory, Blake's, etc. I enjoyed the cheese curds appetizer, a brat (added on to the brat meal my mom ordered, which came with a choice of two complimentary toppings), and the Polish Cubano/fries (split with my boyfriend). The food was hearty and flavorful, and the sandwich was just as great leftover! I'd had meat sticks from the store-side of this establishment before (also tasty, with a variety of flavors), but as a first time customer of the restaurant, I definitely see myself returning here while in town.

I am truly happy I found this place. I was doing some volunteer work at the community clinic…read morenext-door and I really had a craving for breakfast. They have a lot of different options for breakfast as well as for traditional Guatemalan food. The food is straight up simple, delicious and homemade. But what really makes me want to keep going is the service. They were happy they were smiling, but they were very attentive to my needs. It's a tiny little restaurant has a little market attached to it. I honestly thought it was closed for a while because every time I drove past it I never saw the sign that said open. I highly recommend getting the breakfast items as well as the bean pupusa and the bacon pupusa.

I went to this place with my brother and the food is amazing, literally anything you think you need…read morefrom a bakery this place has it. The owners are kind and do their best to satisfy all the customers. This is definitely a place I will continue to visit for a long time.

Amazing cuban sandwich! We were in town visiting for a week and went back twice! Tallow fries…read morevery filling. Def best meat in town. Market is a bright welcoming clean updated space. We loved it

Carvers must be doing something right. Three of the four people in my family chose to get a meal…read morefrom Carvers over the multiple other choices at Grand Rapids Downtown Market, so that must mean something! Carvers has an actual kids menu. I don't think any other food stall in the market has a kids menu, so that's a bonus. The kids' menu includes the standard kid fare: chicken tenders, grilled cheese, a hot dog, a cheeseburger. That was enough variety for my children, who picked a grilled cheese and cheeseburger. All of the kids' meals are served with fries. We also got steak fries, which I was told were "very good." OK! The steak fries were what you'd imagine them to be: fries topped with chopped pieces of steak, topped with white cheese sauce. I was impressed by Carvers ready-to-eat offerings in their refrigerated case. They had stuffed baked potatoes, ready-to-grill asparagus, cole slaw, egg rolls, and even elote salad (which is labeled as street corn salad). Lots of delicious-looking foods ready to take with you.

Central Park Market is a wonderful, small, friendly, complete small grocer with fabulous meats,…read moredeli and fresh veggies & fruits, especially in season! They also carry wine, beer and alcohol. Also many hard to find vintage candies! An experience!

Four stars considering what it is. Look, you're not going to do all your shopping here. It's just…read morenot that kind of store. The size isn't right and your grocery bill will be high. But on the other hand if you need a handful of ingredients for a recipe or have to pick something up that you forgot earlier then this store fills in the blanks. The one thing that they do very very well is their deli. They have a wide assortment of things like pasta salads and chicken wings etc. It's a great way to get something to round out a family dinner or get something to add to your lunch. We come here around 4-5 times a month for small things. And given the proximity and the past salad it'll likely continue to be a place we stop by.

Unlike the other oriental stores in the metro area, this one is Filipino centric, which is…read moreconvenient because it is down the street from Adobo Boy. But they still have all the other essentials you need from the other Asian countries. The first thing you'll notice is that this place is super clean and the products are fresher and more presentable. It also doesn't smell like fish bc there is no butcher. One item that they have that is unique that is difficult to find but health experts say is a super vegetable is Moringa (in Filipino called Malungay). Also they have a lot of Filipino baked goods that come from Chicago. So if you like following trendy food on social media this is the place to come to for UBE. Like real ube. One thing I hate is that other cultures use purple potato and call it ube and cash in on our culture. Come here for the real thing!!!

I'm so glad I checked out the map before heading over to a different Asian market because we just…read morehappened to be super close to this one. Love the location as it's near the Woodland Mall and we frequently find ourselves in that area of GR. Upon walking up to the store, I got a glimpse of the Christmas parols (lit stars), and got excited that it was a Filipino owned place, because I knew they'd have specific items I was looking for! They were well stocked and had a great selection of frozen seafood and meats, dry goods, and familiar snacks. Looks like a new store and very clean and well organized. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area and so glad to have found this gem in a city with few Asian options!

They opened today and the place was packed. There is a…read moreStarbucks. The produce section looked really good. Very fresh. The meat counter looked wonderful. It's all like the much-loved Forest Hills Foods but compact. Ada residents will be happy to have a close by grocery once again.

Woo Hoo!!! Finally, a real, fully-stocked grocery store for Ada Twp. I couldn't be happier. Start…read moreyour visit at the Starbucks just inside the door, and sip your way thru your shopping. There's super fresh produce, with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and peppers you won't find anywhere else, and fresh pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies. The aisles are efficiently arranged to hold every canned or dry good you might need, and there's a full aisle of nongrocery items in familiar reasonably priced brands. Dairy items and frozen foods easily double what the previous store offered. At the back, you will find the butcher, with a wide assortment of meats, grill-ready specialty meats, and a great variety of fish and seafood. On your way to the checkout, you can get rotisserie chicken and there's a full deli counter with familiar choices from Forest Hills Foods, including take-and-bake flatbreads. Wines and liquor are also stocked. Help is readily available for the self-check lanes, and there are several lanes with checkers. May this store prosper long! I will be doing ALL my shopping here. Highly recommend!!