We love gypsum for brunch just as much as any other time! Their menu was innovative and delicious…read more We usually sit at the bar and service is quick and friendly. It is such a chill environment with a beautiful view. Our latest visit I got the stuffed French toast and my husband got the pancakes. Both were excellent. The maple bourbon syrup on my pancakes was delicious as was the Lincoln berry jam on his ricotta pancakes. It has to be really good to tempt him to order something sweet and he was so glad he did! We also treated our self by splitting a Miller high life 40 which they serve bottle style chilled on ice with two champagne flutes. Which is both Elegant and hilariously fun.

Last night our group of 12 met for dinner at Gypsum Grill. As I've reported before parking is a…read morehuge problem! The few spots designated for the restaurant were taken by league golfers. The lot across the street is unpaved and we came home with mud caked shoes. My partner and I were both disappointed in our food. I had the perch, which would've been OK except the plate was swimming in a runny mayonnaise based sauce. The fries fish and slaw were soaked with it. I asked for a small plate so I could quickly move the food off of the sauce. When I asked for tartar sauce, they stated that was the tartar sauce. I suggest if you order the perch, ask for the sauce on the side. The naan dip had very little taste or seasoning. It had a horseradish sauce that was bland. When my partner asked for more horseradish, they didn't have any. It is a nice location with a beautiful view of the golf course.

I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

I am plant based vegan and anytime I plan to go to a restaurant that is not solely 100% vegan, I…read morelook to see what vegan options are offered. This was my first time at at Little Bird and it definitely did not disappoint. However, I now see why it's called Little Bird because the inside is definitely small but that just adds to the ambiance. My husband and I came here for brunch on a Saturday because it's a place we both can eat at (he's not vegan). When we walked in the restaurant was bustling and packed, but we got seated right away by the door which was cool because we could people watch. Our server greeted us immediately and filled our glasses with water. She was nice and answered all of our questions. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with my brunch choices which were the soup of the day, a lentil curry, pumpkin seed combo with tons of good seasoning and cilantro on top...it was soooo good and vegan friendly! For my entree I got the tofu sandwich with the most amazing side salad that had this lemon dressing that set it off right! I could have just had a plate of the salad! Although the tofu sandwich was good, it was a bit on the salty side for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place for vegan options and I'd come back. Just be aware they don't take reservations for brunch and it's pretty loud, but it's a really cute establishment and I was pleased with the food and service. Give it a try!!!

First time here. Wow. Great ambiance and service. We loved the music playing and the intimate…read moretables. We love Cajun food! I had the red beans and rice, which is flavorful and the sauces were good. The pork belly was bit more fatty thank I expected but still delicious. My wife had the jambalaya with some amazing spice. Great size and portion of shrimp. Étouffée was warm in the spice level and tasty. Daughter had the salmon salad and son in law enjoyed the creamy creole pasta, which my wife tasted and thought it was the best of all! We can't wait to come back.

I'm so glad I finally got to try this place! Hattie served us at the bar with great drink and food…read morerecommendations and a positive attitude. The restaurant was pretty chill for brunch on a Sunday but the soft music fit the vibe. we had the jambalaya but sub for pasta instead of rice and it was sooo flavorful. You cant miss the crawfish beignets. And their remoulade was amazing! Can't wait to go back and try the gumbo!

Stopped in for dinner while running errands in the area. Pita Way has been on my list for a while…read morebut it's a large chain and I usually steer clear. We were instantly greeted and everyone was very friendly. The menu is kinda intimidating with so many options and everything having unique names. The staff said they'd help us walk through it all, which was helpful. There are literally 26 different things you can add to your order. My wife ordered a bowl and I order a pita, which they call a "sandweech" for some reason. The portions were large but it somehow got pretty pricey, even though I felt their menu was very reasonable. We each added a fountain drink and then I asked for a side of garlic, assuming it would come with a bunch of pita bread to dip. They asked if we wanted chips or pita, and we said pita. We got 1 piece of pita to share and basically a tub of garlic. It was comical and disappointing. I'm not sure if this is normal or we needed to pay for more pita. We each had half of a pita to dip in a jug of garlic. Overall, the food seemed fresh and it tasted great. The dining area was very clean and the parking was simple. Our only complaint was the side not coming with more pita. After looking at the menu from our table, I realized they could have made ours both a combo, since we ordered drinks and one side, and we could get another side as well, but they never suggested that. We'd probably come back in the future but there are a ton of pita places around town, especially locally owned options.

I've noticed more of these franchises popping up in Michigan and we have two in Grand Rapids now…read more Nate and I stopped in for a quick dinner before a movie recently and had a great experience. They'd only been open for a week or two, but the service was smooth and friendly. There is some space to dine in but if you have a large group it might be best to take it to go. The menu is simple yet kind of overwhelming as many things are customizable. They have bowls, wraps, quesopitas, sides, salads, and soups. You can make any of the entrees into a combo for an additional $5, which gets you a drink and a side. I went with the fattoush salad with dark meat chicken and feta, and Nate got the "sandweech" (wrap) combo with gyro meat. It was a bit tough to order as it was really loud in there with a lot of beeping/alarms going off and a lot of people talking all at once, so be aware if you are hard of hearing because I think that would be really difficult. However, the employees were all friendly and helpful with suggestions. I was asked some questions I didn't really know the answers to like if I wanted oil on my salad (after the dressing had been added)... so I just asked what the recommendation was. The food is prepared in front of you and everything seemed fresh. I was impressed by the size of the salad - we definitely could have split it. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well, and I loved the crunchy pita. Nate's gyro sandweech was also delicious, with plenty of sauce and tender meat. But the star of the show for me was the hummus and pita. This is the best hummus I've ever had in my entire life. It was SO creamy and flavorful. I could eat the entire container by myself. The pita was crispy and perfect to dip. They have some weekly specials that I'm interested in checking out (like Tuesdays when you can get two Dearborn sandwiches for only $10). You can order online ahead of time and they have a rewards program. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and more of that hummus!

I want to thank the manager Eric for the best customer service and most delicious falafel sandwich…read moreso carefully made with true care. Being new to Pita Way, I loved his engagement with recommending sauces and spices which I felt he was setting the intention for my return. It wasn't like other restaurants where you go in and barely get a hello or even recognized that you're standing in line. Sadly, this is true with customer service these days. Also, I was so thankful that he showed his gratitude when I left a couple of dollars for a tipSadly these days I notice people mainly the younger generation you don't get a thank you for a couple of bucks throwing the way of appreciation. Anyways his team is awesome in all the check boxes of professionalism and a beautiful experience of dining out with super energy! I will be a regular because of their high energy, smiles and appreciation for us guest in their establishment. Thank you for the Rockin service and delicious food.Oh my gosh!!! I can't wait to come back

First of all the food was amazing, not only did they put some love in the food but they also put…read moreplenty love in the service leaving me absolutely impressed and eager to come back, I haven't been able to feed my little sister much of anything her being a picky eater but when the guy up front asked her what she wanted she actually felt comfortable at the way he spoke to her and felt comfortable to try new things in which she did with his help and she tried something completely new and loved it so thanks to the people there my whole family got to enjoy the food. I definitely recommend going out and eating here with friends and family it is an amazing environment and experience by far more than anything and not to mention the food again which had every bite flavor filled straight from Middle East with spices and it was 7pm and they still had fresh meat coming off the grill for eating and fresh falafels made on the spot for us. but it's the ambience and atmosphere that did the most work when making you comfortable, it's not too noisy or too bland but just right making it perfect for enjoying time alone or when your trying to impress friends! 10/10 recommended restaurants!

I went to this restaurant in South Carolina and absolutely loved it we can't wait to go to the…read moregrand rapids lacation

I work in one of the attached buildings, so my coworkers and I will often head to the food court to…read moregrab lunch. I have noticed that over the past year, this stand has changed at least once, but it's always been a Mediterranean type of casual spot where they make your food in front of you. I wanted a salad recently and saw they had a kale salad on their menu at Damascus. The menu board said it was $5 for a "regular" and $8 for the larger size. I ordered the regular kale salad and asked to add gyro meat. When the order rang up, it came to $15 after tip! I was a little shocked but didn't say anything since I didn't know if maybe he misheard me or the prices weren't correct. Either way, it was a little shocking and I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought he'd make the salad right there, but someone in the back brought out a bag to me. It felt heavy! I opened up the container and had to laugh - it was a massive portion of gyro meat completely covering up the small salad! I did get my money's worth, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting. Either way, the salad itself was delicious. Honestly it was too much meat, even for me (a meat lover), and some of it was a bit dry. I know my coworkers enjoy the bowls at this spot (but they have also mentioned how the price can vary wildly for them) so I may try one of those next time I'm in the mood for something a little healthier.

When I spent two weeks in the maternal special care unit at Butterworth, my husband and daughter…read morewould frequent this restaurant. It's the best gyro place around Grand Rapids since Mr. Gyro closed. My only complaint is their hours aren't always what is posted. We live nearby and will try to stop in for take out for dinner and they haven't been open many of the times we have tried to eat there.

San Chez was my favorite restaurant in GR for years, so when by sheer happenstance I walked into…read morethis location and discovered that it's by Sna Chez, my estimations went from curiosity to high expectations. Let me say there was absolutely nothing disappointing about this experience. For some idiotic reason I forgot to write down the name of my dish, probably cause I was shoving it into my mouth super fast but the one thing I can tell you was that it was amazing. The sheer mix of flavors was nothing short of a wild disco on my taste buds. It was so amazingly delicious, the service was impeccable and the setting so stunningly beautiful and I can't wait to come back again.

If you want a wide range of cuisines in one place, Roam is the place to eat. I've never had west…read moreAfrican jollof rice nor even seen it on a menu so I had to try it. While warned it was spicy, I did not find it spicy. Yes, it had a touch of heat especially compared to Midwestern American diet, but it got neither my nose nor eyes running and only mildly hit my tongue. If you cook, you know you have to peel away all layers of an onion to the first fully hydrated layer. Partially dehydrated onion once cooked becomes like cardboard or paper. I found once such piece of onion in my dish. Since it was just one, it didn't ruin the dish but they need to peel more carefully in the future. They have good hummus. They serve it with sliced vegetables and pita. It's a generous amount of hummus and vegetables and pita and hummus didn't outlast the dippables and dippables didn't outlast the hummus. GET THE MANGO RICE! Wonderful, toasted, nutty almonds slivers, warm sautéd mango chunks with hint of cinnamon, warm sticky rice, and a lightly sweet cream to pour all over. Reasonable prices, many menu choices. Ambiance is basic but food is great.

great go to place for work lunch Always get the wrap box…read moreService was very nice Haven't dined inside

A coworker said there was a new place in town to try for lunch so I stopped. I tried asking the…read moreperson taking my order a couple questions and she was super stand-offish. That attitude continued all the way through and at one point the other employee chimed in because they were out of some of the toppings (which were super minimal already). I pointed at the pickled turnips and asked if there were more of the pickled and I couldn't think of the word turnips. The girl that just got done helping someone else ended up answering instead and said they can get more from the back (she was super helpful). Then the girl helping me was still like what did you want? Like she didn't even hear me ask. So at that point I was about ready to just say never mind but figured we were almost done. The food was below average to deal with that crappy attitude. Next time I will just got a block down to Pita House!

got the tomato basil and it was delicious ABSOLUTELY divine. service was great, Micah was a great…read morehard worker and gave me lots of suggestions! (very helpful!) Vibe was amazing, lighting very warm and cozy. Loved it! Would recommend to everyone!

Overall a good experience Food was good and lots of…read moreoptions. Food didn't take too long but you do need to wait a moment. May be faster if you are only getting soup. The space is small and seating was a bit cramped. I wouldn't cone with more than 3 people max if you are hoping to be able to sit. But great if you want to grab it and head home. Shop was very loud due to the small space, music playing and people talking but thats expected. For me the cost seemed a bit high. The sandwiches just come on a standard size bread you would make at home and most of the options are just various ways to make a grilled cheese. And while they taste good, they are still $10 or more for a grilled cheese. Same for the soups, they taste good and lots of choices but for the small (12oz) you are still paying $8 or more. Which means even for just a standard grilled cheese and tomato soup you are spending $18 or more so it feels a bit expensive at that point. I had a Ruben (on standard sized bread) and a pastrami soup for $23. Also, no real need to upgrade for a $1 for the roll to come with your soup. Not really anything special about it. But again overall it did taste good on a cold day. Just which the cost was slightly lower and seating didn't feel cramped.