It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and brought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again! read more

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We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even more colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road. read more

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Electric Cheetah is one of those places I used to visit pretty regularly but has kind of fallen off my radar a bit. Nate and I were in the area recently and wanted some dinner and noticed they weren't super busy so we got a table right away. I really like the menu as it's pretty varied, with lots of options for salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese, etc. I also love that they have a pick 2 or 3 combo because I really like options! This time I went with a pick 3 combo because I wanted leftovers for the next day, and Nate ordered the weekly feature sandwich (a spicy chicken sandwich). I got the naan club, a side of mac and cheese, and the Jive salad. Our food didn't take too long to come out and I was very impressed by the portions. My pick 3 was a ton of food for only about $19. The mac and cheese was cheesy and delicious! I really liked the combination of toppings for the salad, but the turkey itself was not the best. It tasted a little off to me. I had the naan club for my lunch the next day and it was okay. I'm glad I got to try these items because I'd never had them before. Nate really liked his sandwich, and our server was patient and kind. I will be back for another combo! read more

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An ecclectic restaurant in a fun, walkable area of Grand Rapids offering a variety of root beers. This spot is fun! Their waitstaff matches the energy of their restaurant name: friendly, excitable, and a bit weird (in a good way). Honestly, the recipe ideas make every dish sound appealing, and they go through menu changes quarterly ensuring a fresh experience for their guests each visit. My only constructive criticism is the quality of ingredients. The ingredients did not match the quality of the recipe ideas or the prices for them. Nonetheless, I will be back next time I visit Grand Rapids! read more

The Electric Cheetah - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I went here a long time ago but from what I remember the vibes were really cute. Lots of cool Mac and cheese options and friendly staff. Food was also good read more

The food was OK at best. I loved the French onion soup. It was delicious. The Caesar salad was brown and wilted. They are supposed to be known for their Mac-n-cheese. It was dry and tasteless. Our biggest disappointment was with our server. He was an older gentleman with a shaved head. I don't know his name because my family member got the check. He was rude and dismissive. He simply slammed our plates down in front of us and walked off. I was going to ask for a second glass of wine and he simply snatched up my empty wine glass and walked away from the table. I was so stunned by his rude behavior, I didn't even try to ask him for another glass. We will never return to this restaurant because of the way he made us feel. There are plenty of other restaurants in Grand Rapids where we are treated like our business matters to them. read more

I love the Electric Cheetah. I don't often come down to this part of GR, so visiting this restaurant is always a treat for me. They have fun drink and menu item names. This place is well worth the price for the food, service, and ambiance. read more

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Whenever I am in Grand Rapids, Mich. I always come here! Their food is always fresh, Richard the waiter is top notch! Their tomato basil saffron soup and grilled cheese is AMAZING! Their salads are great, even their water is amazing!! read more

The decorations are cute and the staff are great! The food is also decent with a variety of funky options! I will mention that they don't have any of their house made root beers on tap anymore- that's what I enjoyed so read more

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My husband and I went here for dinner Sunday night with friends for the first time. As new residents in GR we wanted to try this place as we have heard good things. The interior has an eclectic feel and a chill atmosphere. The decor is interesting and definitely catches your eye! The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Shortly after our waitress came over and took our drink and food orders. The menu has a variety of options. I got a combo of grilled cheese and tomato soup. My husband got the reuben with fries. Both of us were satisfied with our meal but not overly impressed by any means. We shared an oatmeal chocolate cookie for dessert and that was probably our favorite part. It was delicious! Overall we had a good experience but I'm not sure we would go to this place again. read more

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We were visiting Grand Rapids for the day (family of four with a 12 and 15 year old) and were looking for a lunch location that wasn't fast food and with some ambiance. The Electric Cheetah did not disappoint. Our server was attentive but not hovering. We asked for a sample of the Horsey Aioli before ordering a sandwich - the server brought it out quickly to help with our selections. The meals are made with purpose, presentation was a 10/10 and flavor at the same level. Everyone enjoyed their lunch and agreed that we would return. The only reason I didn't offer 5 stars was that although they pride themselves over a hefty Root Beer menu - the first three I ordered were not available :(. read more

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Very impressed with the food, the vegan meatloaf was phenomenal! My fiancée said his Reuben was excellent as well. Our waitress was really sweet, maybe her name was Reagan? 10/10 restaurant, so glad we found this hidden gem! read more

The Electric Cheetah - Vegan meatloaf - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Somehow it's taken me years to try this place! Came here for lunch on a Saturday just before noon. By 12:30-1pm, the place was getting pretty busy. We sat outside since I had my dog with us. My mom got a "pick 2" combo for $16 - half a grilled cheese sandwich and hand cut fries, which was probably a little overpriced but she liked it. I got the "pick 3" combo for $19 - half a reuben sandwich, the thai town salad, and the garlic cheese curds. I thought it was a good sized portion and very tasty! The bread for the reuben was a little too soggy though, wish it was toasted. The garlic cheese curds were phenomenal. A solid lunch spot for soups, salads, and sandwiches! read more

The Electric Cheetah - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Stopped in with friends that were excited to try the vegan options here. We all ended up being very impressed with the food. My husband and I split the Reuben and fries that I cant wait to eat again asap. Our friends loved the impossible burger and the hippy dippy (add tofu). All of the root beer options were really fun and we all loved the decor...lots to look at all around! Staff was friendly and prompt. Not a single complaint! read more

The Electric Cheetah - The Famous Reuben Gonzalez - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Updating as my first review was years ago. This place remains consistent and I enjoy going when visiting GR. They have classic foods with a unique twist. This time, I got a club tickle sandwich, which came on naan bread with fries. I would never think to put a club on naan, but it definitely worked. The flavorful aioli was a nice touch too. The fries are hand cut and crispy. We added the flight of dipping sauces, which I highly recommend. Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is quirkily decorated, not too big, and appears very clean. A good place to stop if you're in GR. read more

Been getting takeout from this place for 4 years. They got my order wrong because of a new employee and a new menu. I drove back and was told I had to pay the $5 difference in what they thought I ordered and what I had paid for. It should have been the same price as the first one I paid for in the first place and if I already had to drive back for your mistake I shouldn't have to pay an additional fee. I hope that $5 was worth losing a customer who enjoys your food but won't put up with that business. read more

The Electric Cheetah - Mustard - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Visiting GR from out of town and had lunch here on the recommendation of a college student. It didn't disappoint! Fun vibes, fresh ingredients, and plenty of choices on the menu (but not too many!). Can't decide what to have? Try a combo of either 2, 3, or 4 (limited) menu items. The 4 of us at lunch enjoyed our picks and didn't leave hungry. Friendly, fast service too! Oh - and be sure to visit the bathroom. I did, based on another reviewer's recommendation. I was going to post a video, but didn't want to spoil the fun! read more

So good! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, and it was delicious! I loved the variety of mac'n'cheese flavors and the extensive root beer selection. We arrived at 5 on a Saturday and were able to be seated right away, but then it did get quite busy. The service was quick and friendly! I will be returning! read more

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Coffee, yes it was good. The staff was very friendly and did a great job getting people in and out. read more

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I'm still drooling! Great food. Perfect beverage. I had lunch and now want to go back for dinner! My friend is a Vegetarian and she was just as thrilled with her "burger" as I was with my smoked brisket French dip. I'd definitely call it the best of both worlds in the East town area. read more

The Electric Cheetah - Vegan burger and Whippy Dippy - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Happened upon this place by accident after we realized the place we had planned to visit was closed. The Electric Cheetah kicks ass, great flavor combinations, quick service, friendly staff, and a special bathroom I would recommend to only visit sober. It is a sad misfortune that I will be returning home to Florida tomorrow, but I am really happy this was my last stop! read more

The Electric Cheetah - Chicken Nachos (man for scale) - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Revisited the electric cheetah after a couple years and I was very pleased with my dining experience! I came with 2 friends and we chose here because they had some vegetarian options for my friend. We arrived around 11:30 on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy but by the time we left it was pretty packed and there were some people waiting for tables! I think they had only one server when we first got there but as time went on it looked like one or 2 others showed up. So it was a slow start but our server was seriously so nice. At the end of our meal she offered some shopping recommendations of places around the restaurant. I love their combo options they have. I am always a sucker for a pick your own combo at a restaurant. I didn't love their soup of the day options this time around so I went for the jive turkey salad, reuben, and side of Mac and cheese. Everything was outstanding. The Mac and cheese side was a great portion considering they call it small on the menu. It also tasted great. The reuben was delicious and I loved the salad. I would definitely order any of these items on their own as my meal again. Especially the salad! So tasty! I will definitely be back! read more

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Food was excellent! Wait staff was prompt and friendly. The bathroom is an experience in itself, one of a kind, it matches the environment.

The food was wonderful and atmosphere was very cozy. I'll definitely be back to try their specials again! read more

The Electric Cheetah - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This was our first time at Electric Cheetah. It always looked packed in the past, so we would drive by. Today we were hungry at an early hour so we figured we would give it a try. We got there at least 30 minutes before the dinner rush, and there were many open tables. With that being said, you'd think service would be great, but it wasn't. We had to wait several minutes before someone took our drink orders and the waiter was asking for our food order at that moment too. Felt like we were being rushed from the start. After we were served our food, he never came back to offer another drink, but instead came back with the bill as soon as it looked like we finished our dinners. Didn't bother to ask if we were wanting anything else. We just felt like we were being rushed out of there. Like I had mentioned before, we had noticed the place was always packed so we assumed the food was great. The waiter had said that the Mac & cheese dishes were their specialty so that's what we ordered. I must say, we were not impressed. Serving size was very large, but it was mostly pasta and the cheese sauce was very runny. Nothing to write home about. Mine had brussel sprouts in it, which I normally would love. But the brussel sprouts had a very weird off-putting flavor about them. Maybe they cooked them in vinegar or something prior to use. It just ruined them whatever it was. Anyhow I don't think we will be back. read more

This is an excellent local restaurant that I'm happy to support! I appreciate their awareness and commitment to the local community in addition to delicious food! read more

They stole my cake idea. Totally unprofessional, I even had a terrible experience at Testa Rossa, contacted management and didn't hear back until nearly a month later and to see them steal my cake idea feels like a slap in the face for holding them accountable for such shitty service on an important day for me and my husband. read more

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A nice social vibe and consistent food! Great service as always. It's perfect for a quick sit down bite

Just got this on Sunday and man was it delicious. My macaroni couldn't have been any better. My son absolutely loved the server was very accommodating but she knew the menu like the back of her hand. read more

Friendly staff and amazing food! Shared a couple appetizers and a main dish with my daughter and still brought food home! A visit to the bathroom is a must.....it's an experience by itself! read more

The Electric Cheetah - It's Not My Brothers Mac - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Food was great, the sandwiches were not anything too unique. My favorite thing about Electric Cheetah is their fries and variety of dipping sauces! We tried the sweet potato fries with their honey aioli and it was a little too sweet combined, but both were great on their own. read more

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Great spot with lots of options for vegetarians and vegans. Really pleasantly surprised variety of options, portion sizes and prices. Our waitress was lovely. Really enjoyed the root beer collection too! Laidback atmosphere. read more

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Today I possibly had the best sandwich in my life - the Birria for your rearia. It was absolutely delicious. We've been coming to The Electric Cheetah for a few years now and never had anything bad. We always loved their Mac & Cheese dishes. I feel you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

Wow! Excellent food and service. Love the whimsical names and the disco ball in the bathroom read more

Loved this place! I had the Sticky Bandit chicken sandwich and it melted my brain. Perfect balance of spicy and sweet with crispy fried chicken and savory cheese curds. Speaking of cheese curds, get them as a side. Better than any I've had. Service was excellent and the neighborhood is really cool. Highly recommended. read more

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A friend and I went for lunch and they had a lunch special for $16. We both got the Mac and cheese then I got the jawbreaker salad which I thought was good! I changed out the cheese to the waitresses recommendation since I don't like blue cheese and my friend had the Caesar and she liked it as well. The place is a little small but our server was great, overall a good experience! read more

The Electric Cheetah - Uncle Cheetah Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Wow! The soup and sandwich combo was amazing. I really enjoyed the loaded baked potato soup and the reuben half sandwich had enough meat for a full sandwich. Also enjoyed the classic rock music vibes and friendly servers! read more

LOVED our stop at The Electric Cheetah! The decor is so fun and the menu is pretty all-encompassing. The Hot Goat Blast is a must try! read more

The Electric Cheetah - Hot Goat Blast - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Mac and cheese ever. Ide come back every day if I could! Ime so glad I found this place it's sooooo good.

Amazing food! Good Vegan/vegetarian options! I got the Tegan the skanky vegan burger and it was great, lots of flavor and filling. The vibe was fun, the disco ball bathroom was a great touch. Our waitress was kind and timely. read more

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