This uniquely beautiful facility, set high above the treetops overlooking Grand Rapids, is a…read morestunning backdrop for any wedding, banquet or special event you may have. Visitors park at the John Ball Zoo main parking lot and ride the tram car up the hill, to the enter the tree house space. The creators did a wonderful job turning what I would image was previously unused grounds into a graceful textured indoor/outdoor space with pine, floor to ceiling windows and a unique cement exterior. The wedding I attended there was smallish (about 100 people) but the space held us well and we never felt that the room too small or too big for us. The wedding ceremony was held outside on one of the patios at sunset, overlooking the Grand Rapids skyline- an image that showed up in most everyone's pictures of the evening. The reception and dancing were all held inside, with guests spilling out to the adjacent patios for drinks at the bar. The only glitch for the bride was that the day of the wedding she received a text about an hour before the event, that the tram, the main mode of transportation to the tree house, wasn't working property and they were trying to restore it by the time the event started. The zoo had a back up trolley on stand by to take guests a back way. The bride said she would prefer that they fix the tram, since that is such a special part of getting to the tree house, and thankfully, that happened by the time the event started. *Oh, and I guess should mention that guests do not get admission to the zoo (or at least we didn't), nor is there a way to get into the zoo from the tree house (that I could see) You don't see any animals on the tram either. The tree house appears to be a separate entity within the zoo.

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

Food is absolutely delicious. We went twice in one week! The Gnocchi and Short ribs were lights…read moreout. Don't be scared off from the presentation the food is filling and the atmosphere is great. All around great service and behind the bar Nick is an awesome bartender! . My only recommendations would be to enhance the share plate offerings and add a steak to the menu. You will not be disappointed, this place is a must try!

Tasty food, nice atmosphere, great cocktails, attentive service. As for price point, we ordered…read morehalf size and in our opinion it's was very pricey for the serving, more of a full price plate at a small plate serving. Want to support local fare, but feel like they need to work out balance of sides and protein to make a common customer satisfied. We enjoyed the meal but walked out hungry at $100.00 for a party of 2.

I recently hosted an event here and the venue itself was well maintained and provided a great…read moresetting. Unfortunately, there were issues with the catering service that affected the experience. I appreciate the venue offering support afterward, and I would encourage clearer enforcement of vendor policies during events. Thank you to the staff for their assistance.

Everything was beautiful , the staff was very engaging . The manager came over and sat with us and…read moretold us about all the amenities and there are many. Upper level staff, bar, food preparation area. Beautiful building I believe it used to be the American Legion . Our floor could hold and seat 100 easily . The decor is opulent for this type of venue .

I recently attended the West Michigan Jazz Society Jazz Series at New Vintage Place. Both the…read morevenue and the show were excellent. New Vintage Place is a loft-style event venue that has great energy. It was the perfect space to enjoy some live music on a rainy, but mild evening. The venue doesn't always drive my decision to attend an event, but this one is walkable to my apartment (always a plus!) and is a nicely designed space, too. I love what's happening on the Westside right now, and New Vintage Place is definitely part of that.

Gorgeous wedding venue! I loved how there were many different areas to gather and celebrate!read more

This place never disappoints. It doesn't matter which location we go to. I had to stop in and try…read moretheir seasonal beers. And then thought - why not just get a flight, also. I always enjoy their food but last night was only a drink night. Bartenders are attentive and always friendly. Can't say enough good things about this brewery. It never lets me down.

Cool, fun place for gathering with friends! What a nice way…read moreto end up our day after attending the Art Prize. It was a busy weekend and also Oktoberfest week... yet we were able to secure a table. Aren't we lucky?! We had cocktails (dragon's milk old fashioned, pack of mules and lake life lemonade)... delicious! It hits the spot after a long walk downtown. Then, we had the pretzel as appetizer. It was served warm. Our server was so cool and very patient. There was a live music that day and people are lively. We had fun. The only challenge is... parking.

We are SO thrilled that we chose The Cheney Place for our February wedding! From the moment we…read morestepped inside, we knew it was the perfect venue. The combination of industrial charm, elegant details, and modern touches created the most breathtaking setting for our big day. The space is incredibly versatile, allowing us to bring our vision to life effortlessly. The natural light, gorgeous furniture, and unique décor elements made for stunning photos. Plus, having multiple levels gave our guests plenty of room to mingle, dance, and enjoy the celebration! The staff, especially Hannah, was incredible to work with! Leading up to our wedding, communication via email was easy and efficient, and they were always helpful in answering our questions. Everything went smoothly for both our rehearsal and wedding day, and we felt completely taken care of. Our only small frustration was the accessibility of the office staff from the main entrance. Since their office is on the far end of the second floor, they couldn't hear us when we were dropping off or picking up décor, which led to some long waits outside, even when we had appointments. That said, this was a minor issue, and it in no way affected the actual wedding day, which was executed flawlessly! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind venue with character, elegance, and a great team behind it, The Cheney Place is the perfect choice! We wouldn't change a thing about our wedding day and are so grateful to the team for making it unforgettable.

The Cheney Place is an incredible choice for a wedding venue! The entire staff was incredibly kind…read moreand helpful. From the day we booked, they were always available to answer any questions or help with anything we needed. They make planning a breeze! Meg was our day of coordinator and she was so sweet and helpful. Coordinated with all of the vendors ahead of time and made sure everything was set up perfectly! Ellie took over later in the day and made sure everything went smoothly and cleaned everything up so quickly and helped us get all of our stuff! I cannot stop raving about how great they were! On top of the great staff, the venue is absolutely stunning. I received so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was and how it was unique. The elevator entrance for the bride was also a huge hit!! 100% would recommend to anyone that they get married here!

Great environment, great service! Locally owned. We've always had a great night out here!!…read more Definitely recommend?

A joke of a bar. Bartenders and staff have no control over anything that's going on inside the bar…read more If you like being treated with disrespect by the staff, this is the place for you!

I came here for a Yelp Elite event and now it may be a regular spot for us! The food menu…read morepreviously didn't speak to me, but now that they're partners with Los Mariscos, I'm more interested. The interior is a nice vibe with picnic tables and booths, as well as a bar and high tops. There is a waitress but you can also order at the bar. The food did take awhile though. We got chips and guac, which I really liked the homemade chips, and the taco special on Tuesdays. For $25, you can pick steak, chicken, or birria tacos; you can mix and match any way you like, so we got 2 steak and 8 birria. It comes with cilantro and onions and salsa roja and verde. I was told the birria tacos were the same as the quesabirria, but just know that for this Tuesdays special, they're not -- it is only the birria taco meat with consommé on the side, no cheese or taco shells dipped in the consommé. UPDATE: My fiancé went back here with his dad a few days later, and he claims the chips tasted old or stale and the birria cheese dip appetizer was too watery and did actually come with birria in it (he had to ask for it and was given a tiny portion). Nonetheless, I'd love to come back here for tacos (quesabirria or steak) and definitely want to try the shrimp ceviche!

One of my good friends took me out for a late birthday celebration here at City Built!…read more This was my first time actually eating here but second time being in/ near the space because a few days before they hosted a World Cup watch party right on Mason street, which was super dope btw! I looked on City Built's website to see the menu before going there (of course) and found out that Los Mariscos De Pancho is now serving their food here which was a nice surprise since I have tried them at their Leonard location a few years back and enjoyed their food! I wish I could've tried some of the food that City Built had before since i had heard good things in the past but loved the combination of both City Built and Los Mariscos De Pancho! While browsing their website, I also found out that there would be open mic night on Thursdays and live music/ concerts on Monday nights which is always fun! We sat at the bar and we were pretty close to the musicians so it was kinda loud but my friend and I were still able to have our conversation. We came on a Thursday night around 6:30pm and it was already a steady amount of people there but as the night progressed the restaurant was more busy. Street parking wasn't too hard to find at this time or maybe we just got lucky.I believe the meters are free after 7pm! Walking in, there's bar seating, booth seating, high top table, coffee table seating, and bench style seating where you can sit yourself. There are 2 different entrances and in front of the main one there's patio seating! We opted to sit at the bar this time since most of the booths were full and it just happened to work out that way. We started off with drinks an alcoholic and non alcoholic version of the Agua De Jamaica and an order of the Garlic Butter Mussels. The my NA Agua De Jamaica was refreshing and much needed for the hot day. The mussels come in a serving of 6 or 12 and next time I would definitely order 12 right off the bat because we ended up ordering another round LOL. The sauce was so good I could drink it. The cucumbers were a nice refreshment/ palate cleanser from all that garlicky, buttery goodness. Just writing this review makes me want more right now! I also thought the mussels were a good size too so I will definitely be ordering those again. We also both ordered the Birria Ramen which came with Texas toast which I've never seen before. The portion size of the ramen was very filling since I was stuffed before our 2nd round of mussels came out (which took longer than anticipated to come out since we had to check to see if the order was put in). I also ordered the Birria Plate (4 birria tacos & consume) to go for my husband, which I should've ordered a bit earlier because of how long the mussels took. In the meantime, my friend wanted an expresso martini which they don't normally serve, but our amazing bartender made his own version with what he had and gave us both a cup to try. I don't even drink expresso martinis like that but the drink he made was delicious! I also heard that they have great beers too but I can't speak to that since I drink beers like that. Overall loved the vibes in here. They had different entertainment options like the live music and a few different board games to pick from. The ambiance had lots of natural light, and cute string lights, and overall a nice place to have dinner and drinks! Service was a bit on the slower side, maybe for this particular day, but everyone we interacted with was very friendly.

Visited to listen to live music during Pulaski days ! The place was packed and the drinks were…read morereasonable . The bartenders were hopping , we also hit Diamond Hall since they are in the same neighborhood! If you haven't been to Pulaski days you must plan to attend ! Wear red and be polish for a day !

I've been craving some good polish food for a while now so Pulaski Days truly came at the right…read moretime! I choose to get some food from Eastern Ave Hall this year mostly because they have the online ordering + curbside pickup option. Makes everything so easy. I would note to maybe not try and go pickup food at the same time that the Pulaski Days Parade is going on because it's so chaotic around that area lol All the food was so good. Pierogis are always my favorite and these were super good. Also loved the kielbasa. I'm picky about mashed potato's and gravy but thought these were yummy! The kapusta was a little mild for my taste, I usually like it a little more "sour" but still tasty. I'm also not typically a fan of golumbki, I think it's a texture thing, but this one they served I actually liked! I was surprised! Dill pickle soup was good and I hadn't had this in so long. It's a childhood favorite so it felt like a special treat to eat a good version of this again. The real stand out was the kremowki/cream horns. These were literally insane. I was blown away by how good these are. Super rich so you really only need one MAYBE 2 but they hold over night and you'll definitely be craving more.