When I learned that Green Well was closing soon, I felt truly so bummed! I just dined there again recently (among many other times) and had one of the pasta dishes that were on special that night and it was SO insanely good. Honestly one of the best meals I had eaten in Grand Rapids in a while! That same dinner service, my friend had the steak and frites and my other friend had their roast chicken with asparagus on the side. They both really loved their meals also. I will miss you The Green Well! read more

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Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few non-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time. read more

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I had a menu specific question and messaged the restaurant to get an AI automated response that was entirely unhelpful so I called the restaurant directly thinking that it would be better to speak with an actual human. Unfortunately that turned out to not be the case and the person I spoke with was dismissive and rude. I was asking about a menu item (the Greenwell Curry) which is not on the menu anymore and "oh definitely not" could we order it off menu. Finally to answer his "Is that all?" question, yes. It definitely is. read more

I am giving it a 3 Cz the ambience is GREAT but the food was just SO SO. First of all I came here per yelp reviews about vegan options and of course they had vegan friendly written on the menu but there was literally 2 main dish and 2 starters that we vegan, one of the starter being fries. I mean come on there could be more vegan options. I asked the waitress if they have vegan cheese that they can make something vegan but nope they don't. So as a vegan all you can have as a main dish is - Mac n Cheese and a spinach salad. That's all you get. I'm surprised how many reviews had other options bcz it wasn't there and neither could they make it. read more

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I've been to The Green We'll a few more times the past couple months and first, I really love their smashburger! The appetizers are good, though I didn't love the Swedish meatballs. Could be just me, though. I do really like the pierogies As I've said in other reviews, I'm pretty easy to please on food and that the ambiance and staff truly make for a place I want to return to. And Alayna (spelling?) is fantastic! She was so formerly with us and I could see her interacting with the other tables as well. That type of service will keep me coming back. And the patio is great!! read more

First time at the Green Well. Very cute restaurant with very good food! We had great service and prices are not up bad. Everything on the menu sounded good so I had a hard time deciding! Guess that means I'll need to go back! read more

The Green Well - Beef Bulgogi - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We came here on a whim after passing it a million times when getting ice cream down the street. It was busy as it was the tail end of restaurant week but we went early and were promptly seated. I had the shrimp and grits which were very rich/cheesy but has a punch of acidity from the corn relish that was on top. There were ~6 shrimp and then the Cajun sausage is chopped up into small cubes. It was quite delicious but very filling due to how rich it was. My husband got the chicken sandwich - this is a southern style chicken sandwich with the spiced fries. He said it was quite good. Our toddler ate a bit of everything and they do have a kids menu, coloring page and crayons. They also have a high chair and changing table in the bathroom! Thumbs up for that! Very family friendly. Overall it's a smaller restaurant inside but in the summers have an outdoor patio that is always busy. The inside decor is mid century/retro vibes and simple but well done. We will be back when it's warmer! read more

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Let me start off by saying the Kung pao broccoli was delicious and our waiter was amazing. However, the bulgogi beef which I had seemed to be soaking in sauce and was too salty to eat. The bao had the same issue where the insides were too salty. My friend enjoyed her curry until a bee landed on it. We were outside and the views were lovely, but beware of bugs lol. And finally everything on the menu was too pricey. My total alone including the bulgogi, bao and a drink was $61.94! I have never spent that much in my life I was stunned. Everything on their menu was more than $10 even the appetizers. Wild. read more

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This was the perfect stop on a HOT day- everything from the drinks, to the atmosphere was refreshing (and of course, the AC helped too ) We were seated right away, and offered drinks before we even had time to look at the menu! We ended up getting one of their specials, which had mint, cucumber, lime, and gin, and was the ULTIMATE summer cocktail! Not to mention the rainbow straw, which really pulled everything together For food, I got the whipped feta to start. I got it kind of to split with Derek, but there was WAY more than the two of us needed! Definitely would be a great way to start a meal with a table of friends! I loved the naan chips, which were still toasty, and the feta had the perfect amount of honey drizzle. I got the mushroom bao buns as an "entree" even though it was listed as a starter, and to be perfectly honest, I would've been perfectly full with just this and not the feta! They were both delicious, but I didn't finish either one because I simply ran out of room Derek got the grilled cheese and ham, which came with tomato soup for dipping, AND a fried egg! (Throw a fried egg on anything and I'm 80% more likely to buy it). He also upgraded his side to seasoned fries, which was definitely worth it IMO but I've never had their regular fries to know for sure if it's ~that~ much better. We loved the cute booths and murals inside! It was a little too hot for us on the patio, but it looked so nice out there! I will definitely have to come back when the sun isn't so full of rage to hang out on the patio! read more

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Absolutely delicious food and great service. Very cool vibes. I had the Meatloaf and mashed potatoes and they were easily top 3 of each category of any I've had in my life. The meatloaf was very smoky, with a sweet ketchup. Potatoes were buttery and creamy. Comfort food. Roasted carrots came with the meal and were also delicious and perfectly cooked. Clay was our waiter and was very friendly and helpful. He gave excellent service and we never wanted for anything, but we were also allowed some distance without constant interruptions. 10/10 read more

Green Well recently renovated inside and now has a bit of a retro diner feel in the decor and color scheme. The menu is mostly the same as it's always been. I recently met up with a group of friends for a nice dinner on the patio, which is pretty large and shaded, making it a great option for nicer days. Our server Lucy was super sweet and great with service. We made it there before the end of happy hour, so we all got some drinks and we shared the kung pao broccoli and truffle fries. Those are so delicious! I especially loved the broccoli with the sweet and savory sauce and crispy broccoli. The fries are always good. It's tough for me to get anything besides the grilled cheese and ham sandwich, but everything looked really good. Again, the menu hasn't really changed a whole lot over the years, but I do appreciate their use of local produce like Pebble Creek mushrooms. Everyone got something different and everyone seemed happy. Sandwiches come with either chips, fries, or a small house salad. You can sub seasoned fries for an extra $1 or truffle fries for $2. I like the options for sides and went with the salad, which was fresh and delicious. I do think the menu overall is a bit pricey, but I know food costs are just higher these days. Green Well is consistently good, which is definitely something I appreciate. It's not the most exciting of options for me personally, but I will always say yes if it's suggested. read more

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The service was perfect. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. The newly renovated Green Well doesn't have the cozy vibe I was hoping they would go for. The bathrooms need renovating, hopefully that's on the todo list next! The food was good. Not excellent. We had the salmon with everything risotto for our main. The salmon was decent, however the risotto (which I understand is not an easy dish to make, especially in a restaurant setting) was one of the worst I've ever had. It was so gluey and gummed up with cheese overly salted. This was my first visit to GW since new menu, sadly I don't think I'll be back. read more

The Green Well - Tomato tart - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Love the new Green Well. Revisited it on Dec. 1st, for a late lunch. Matt, the renaissance man, was phenomenal as our server. A foodie paradise. Amazing starters, cocktails, and wine, half off during happy hour. Has a warm and inviting feel to the place at all hours. I got the scallops, and my wife ordered the chicken salad. Pricy, yes. But well worth a visit. read more

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Food: I ordered chicken wings. Bad decision! They were not deboned or skinless, but served with skin on and bones in. Very hard to eat because you can't tackle them with fork and knife. They were served with a small bowl of ranch dressing and 3 tiny slices of celery. And that for 16$! Service: our friend ordered ice tea but was charged 15$ for an alcoholic drink! When our friend double checked on the bill he noticed the mistake and brought it to the server's attention. He apologized, but that was it! Why not drop the charge for the ice tea, to show regret over the error! If our friend hadn't double checked and noticed the mistake, the restaurant would have gotten $$ for a drink they didn't serve and our friend hadn't ordered! Overall, we cannot recommend this restaurant! The food left a lot to be desired and the service was below par. read more

You should make it a priority to come here. The patio is fantastic, there is tons of room to sit outside and relax. They have a great happy hour from 3-6 with snacks and drinks. They also have a daily special - Thursdays they have nachos and those are hard to beat. Their French fries and black bean burgers are terrific, the salads are super solid and their sticky toffee pudding should not be passed up. Their broccoli appetizer is spicy and sweet! It is super friendly for those that have dietary restrictions too. Hannah is the best - whenever I'm on the patio she is there making sure I get everything they need. read more

I enjoyed lunch here on a Tuesday afternoon with family and was very happy with the service, menu choices, and seating options. We opted to sit on the patio due to the nice weather. It is surrounded by lots of greenery and flowers. I also thought the interior design was cute. They are very allergy-conscious, with plenty of options for dishes catered to different allergies and the server also took a moment to ask if we had any allergies he should make the kitchen aware of, which I thought was very nice. My Nashville hot fried mushroom sandwich was so unique and perfectly crispy! The sourdough was toasted just right and the creamy slaw & pickled onions on top made it 5 stars! The truffle fries came with a tasty aioli dipping sauce that my toddler just couldn't get enough of. My dad thought the caramelized sweet potatoes were a deliciously unusual twist on his chicken & waffles! My grandma said her chicken melt was equally tasty. I would consider this place very family friendly, with a great menu and location. read more

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Started off strong with the goat cheese dip. It was served with toasted salty buttered sourdough. The dip itself tasted like straight up melted goat cheese with its characteristic soapy taste, but the toppings of tomato and herbs plus the buttery toast made it phenomenal. The burger did not have much going for it flavor wise, but it was cooked perfectly as requested (medium rare) and had a classic grilled meat taste. The upgraded truffle fries and the aioli though? Delectable. The mac and cheese was not it. Had a couple bites and stopped. It was too dry. If it could be made to be saucy, I think that would have made a fundamental difference. Service was average. Was not constantly bothered which is good, but felt underlooked. Silverware was not given until asked. read more

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All done after the Sunday Drag Show. Why is it important to mix politics and food? The food wasn't that good........ read more

We had a great experience at Green Well. We had a friend with us who eats a very specific diet. She had the black bean burger and loved it. I had the Al Pastor bowl, which was delicious. Great food and drinks for all. read more

The Green Well has been a GR staple for years, and I've been here many times. I feel like it was one of the first great patio spots in East Hills and is still worth a visit. The patio truly is beautiful with both sun and shade depending on your preference. They've recently renovated their inside dining space and it's quite lovely with a modern yet retro feel. On my most recent visit my partner and I stopped for an impromptu lunch on a sunny Saturday and enjoyed the outdoor seating. The quinoa falafel is delicious, I believe I remember a lemon vinaigrette which made it really shine. Their truffle fries are a must-order. If you're craving a snack and a drink in the sunshine, this is your spot! read more

The Green Well - Quinoa Falafel w/ truffle fries - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food! Service! Ambience! you had me at the color of the booths but OMG when I arrived, it was better than I actually ever could've envisioned. The service is impeccable and the food was so fabulous that I can't stop dreaming about it and now I want to move to Grand Rapids and eat there every day I make sourdough and vegan gastronomy every day in my real life and their Nashville Hot lion's mane mushroom sandwich, fabulous! don't miss the truffle fries with garlic aïoli read more

Best restaurant in GR. The prices are too high, but the food is worth it. The staff is always well trained, polite, and fast. I love this place, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. It might help the business if they offered something like "half off apps on weekdays" or "kids under 5 eat free" or "free desert if you send $100", etc. read more

Over all experience it was okay. Service was great, the food wasn't so good including how much it was. The clam chowder was really good as well as the truffle fries. The pork belly was good but the macaroni was even better. The meatloaf was $28 and it was terrible. The potatoes where cheap and tasted something frozen and reheated the only thing that was okay to eat were the carrots read more

The Green Well - Pork belly and meatloaf and truffle fries - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Excellent service, yummy food. We did have to send the burger back it was medium instead of rare. Came back and it was "cooked" to perfection. My beef bulgogi had tons of flavor, good portion size (took leftovers home). Not picture the is the goat cheese dip...we inhaled it and it was DELICIOUS. Good selection of beers to choose from. Overall a great mom/daughter lunch hang. read more

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I have been to The Green Well so many times but it's been years since I have gone back so I thought I'd finally give it a review. Overall, the menu is quite good and all over the place, but I haven't had a bad item yet! My favorite, even after all these years though, is the truffle fries. Their dipping sauce is just so delicious and the fries were crispy but not over done. The only reason I provided 4 stars is because the service we had was so hit or miss. While she was double sat (us - 2 top and another - 4 top) but we were very patient while she served both of us simultaneously. However, once we placed our orders, things were pretty easy and we are fairly low maintenance. My issue was thatI asked for the elote salad dressing to come on the side (so I could control the amount - and even had a conversation with the server about this) and it came fully dressed. The server didn't even acknowledge the miss and I was too hungry to bother so I just ate it but there was way more dressing than I would have preferred. We also had to ask for drink refills multiple times (just water) and my boyfriend asked for more water, she refilled his but left mine empty. I had to ask her later for more and it was just awkward. The black bean stew though was fantastic and the server described it more accurately - it's more of a burrito bowl than a stew. If you want soup, don't get it. It's very hearty but so tasty! There are just so many gems on Cherry Street that I'm glad to see the Green Well still holding strong. I just find myself going to other spots more frequently if I were to repeat a spot. read more

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Came here for happy hour. Black bean burger was super good and seasoned . Definitely better than most sandwich spots that have this. Drinks were also super good read more

I came here for dinner with some friends a month ago and we were hungry after walking and exploring East Grand Rapids. We were eager to eat here after hearing some good things! I ordered the truffle fries (comes with an aioli dipping sauce) and a Michigan Berry Salad (+$4 for chicken). The truffle fries were good and loved the lingering truffle flavor and oil in your mouth along with the dipping sauce. I would recommend this! Maybe getting salads here was not the move but my Michigan Berry salad was very subpar. The chicken that I paid extra for was incredibly dry and hard to swallow and I wish I had went vegetarian for the meal. Not worth the up charge whatsoever. The vinaigrette on the salad was boring and overall just not a great salad. I do enjoy fruit a lot so I picked out all the strawberries and blueberries and ate that instead. read more

The Green Well - Michigan Berry Salad + Chicken... so $19 for really dry chicken and bad tasting salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My friend and I sat outside on their nice side patio. We ordered the truffle fries with a Dijon aioli for dipping. Sooo good! The fries were a perfect size and crisp on outside but still potatoey on the inside. The truffle was not too overpowering but just right we're you new these were more than your usual fries. I got the falafel sandwich, and it was flavorful with a roasted peppers, feta, and spinach dressed in a nice vinaigrette which really complimented the falafel. The falafel were small shaped discs with I think 3 in the sandwich. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits which she enjoyed, it was a huge portion and she took home leftovers. Enjoyed a tom Collins cocktail and glass of Merlot. They have a nice cocktail list. Service was great! read more

The Green Well - Quinoa falafel sandwich with side salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I after living most of y video NYc a D traveling the word. I decided this is my favorite place to eat and drink. The food is exceptional service is great I wish it were a little bigger, but that might change the amisneambiance read more

The best thing about vacation is trying all of the different restaurants that are not in our home area. For us, this was the Green Well in Grand Rapids, which was a recommendation from my in-laws, who quite ironically had never eaten there either. The Green Well is located in a quaint residential area. Being an outsider that isn't familiar with the neighborhood, I thought it was a nice touch that the restaurant was decorated with a local flair. I had an opportunity to peek at the menu on their website before visiting. I thought that I had already made up my mind, however, our visit was a Sunday. By the time we got there, a second menu for brunch was introduced. Typically, we may not choose an appetizer before a brunch meal, but we were offered the Green Well's Doughnut of the Week, Tres Leches. Not one to give in to temptation, but we did it anyway! It was an over-sized doughnut that was glazed with a bourbon caramel sauce and covered in peanuts. It looked outstanding, but tasted dense and dry. I think this would be better suited as a dipping style doughnut. My wife and I both ended up eyeballing the same two items on the menu. The Chicken Fried Steak and the Eggs Florentine. Like any reasonable couple, we ordered both and shared. The portions at the The Green Well are generous to say the least. The Chicken Fried Steak was HUGE, and more than enough to share. The fried steak would have benefited from coming out of the fryer a minute or two sooner. It was a bit over-cooked and dry. The gravy did had a nice flavor. I just wish that there was more of it to cover the massive-sized fried steak. The plate was filled to overflowing with potatoes and cooked greens that ended up being way more than either of us could eat. The Eggs Florentine were disappointing though. Again, it looked great, but the bagel bed was rubbery and the eggs were over cooked. I feel like iI must've come on an off-day, because it could have been so much better. Even though the food was a little subpar, we did enjoy our time at The Green Well. The atmosphere was pleasant. The service was excellent and I had zero complaints with our server. If I was spending more time in Grand Rapids, I would definitely give this place another shot. read more

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We really enjoyed our time here. Cory was an EXCELLENT server. He offered good suggestions and everyone loved their meals. Curry was good, scampi was rated excellent and our friend loved the lemon, Al pastor was a highlight for sure. Really delicious. The highlight of the night was the bread pudding. Save room as it was everyone's favorite. Street corn app was great too. Will be back!! read more

We love The Green Well! Overall, great menu (you'll have a difficult time choosing), great service, quality ingredients/bev choices and fun location. Hearty/plentiful dishes with a menu offering everything from a kale salad to hefty Mac n cheese. One of my favorite dishes is the creamy polenta with braised pulled pork - so good/unique. Their broccoli app is also incredible. We love the location of Green Well too with it being so close to other food/bev stops. Cherry is gaining more and more of a vibe as the years go on. After or before dinner you can grab a drink across the street at Vivant or the newly opened Less Traveled for a night cap. Parking is easy... just behind the building or you can often times find street parking. read more

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Drinks are so over priced and watered down. Food is fine but also over priced and overrated. I don't get the hype of this place. Wait staff was amazing! read more

The fried chicken sandwich and the smash burger were great, the pastrami on rye was very dry. Our server was fairly forgetful; we did not get the appetizers we ordered and when we asked for more sauce for the sandwich on rye, he forgot to bring it until he came to bring us our check (he did not stop at the table while we were eating for us to ask for it.) There were only a few other tables there at the time. I know not everything can be perfect all the time but the prices were a bit high to be getting poor service. read more

Always good grub at the Green Well. We've enjoyed the goat cheese appetizer. Drinks are solid. Sometimes good happy hour specials. I feel like they just remodeled and I'm not sure I dig it read more

Our group of 4 went tonight and all enjoyed our meals. The portions were large and the taste and quality were great. The real winner of the night though was Clay, our server. We all agreed he probably provided the best service we had ever received. He was friendly, extra accommodating and went above and beyond to provide great service. He definitely made our evening out great. read more

Drawn here by great reviews, we were seated immediately at 6 p.m. on a Saturday. We sat on the patio because the weather was exceptionally great for May, but the interior is super cute with peach and key lime booths and chairs. The food gets 5 stars all the way, but our waitress just didn't seem to like her job a whole lot (she did try), which put a bit of a damper on dinner. My daughter's mac and cheese was scrumptious. I don't usually like anything in my mac and cheese, but this? This was outstanding--peas and all. The truffle fries are great, but I wish I'd known there was a half order before I got the bill and it said "full order." We left more than half of them. I ordered BBQ pork with polenta. GET THIS! Seriously scrumptious. There is a bit of a kick to something in this dish, so if you like no spiciness, I might avoid this. But I hope you can stand a little spice, because you should order this. :) We both had leftovers, so lunch was excellent the next day too. Woo hoo! Enjoy! read more

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Fresh ingredients, kid friendly and affordable options for those on a budget while serving some of the most creative and delicious food options in Grand Rapids. I have never been disappointed eating here! And the drink selection ranges from cheap cans of domestic beer to local craft beer and cocktails. Whether a family meal or a night out on the town, The Green Well is a perfect place to dine out in Grand Rapids. read more

Good quality food, a little bit of everything available. Nothing that will blow your mind but enjoyable and crowd-pleasing spot! We loved the patio too, great summer location. read more

I am so on the fence with this place. Some meals have been good and others provide you with a WTF moment. I don't like those moments. After recently doing carry out for 4 - at a cost of $80, I was head shaking. My Cuban was really wimpy. Hardly any meat on it. My wife's "whatever bowl," was exactly that, with it moving from WTH to WTF. Next time my daughter suggests it, I am using my veto power (I always pay). read more