I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it turned out to be delicious!! The staff were super friendly and kind. I did go during Labor Day weekend and the food took about 20 minutes to come out, but to be expected on a busy weekend. there is a nice picnic table set-up with umbrellas which made for a cute outdoor feel. The next time I'm in Saugatuck I will definitely stop by this place again! Food: Cheddar Turkey on Rye. The sandwich was absolutely delicious! Perfectly filling and tasty. It also came with a side of kettle chips, which I loved. read more

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We really wanted to like the Grilled Cheese Shack because the concept is great, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were the only two customers there. I ordered the Avocado Melt with added cheddar, and my husband ordered the Grilled Mac & Cheese and added bacon. Both sandwiches arrived without the bacon, and my added cheddar was missing as well. The staff offered us slices of bacon to make up for it, but they were extremely thin and had no flavor, like none. Two sandwiches and two sodas also came to more than $50, which felt very expensive for what we received. Unfortunately, when we returned to the counter for the bacon, we got a clear view into the open food-preparation area, which appeared very dirty and in need of a thorough cleaning. It's a shame because the concept is really fun, but the execution simply wasn't there. For more than $50, we left feeling disappointed and spent the drive home talking about all the other places where we could have had a much better meal. We won't be back. read more

It pains me to give such a low review but man, were our sandwiches not good! My mom and I both ordered the brie and apple and I added turkey and it was so underwhelming for both of us. There was barely any cheese and what was there was NOT brie. It didn't taste like it at all. Just kind of a weird neutral runny cheese spread of some sort? The apples were limp, flavorless, and not fresh at all. The menu said it came with caramelized onions and these were not caramelized but pickled. I do like pickled onions but it just didn't work here. The bread was also barely grilled/toasted. My mom got an order of the tomato soup and it was so watery and bland. She said canned was better. The kid running the booth inside was completely checked out as well. Didn't even make eye contact with me as he precariously stacked the boxes with the soup on top, the pile almost fell over and some soup spilled a bit. No apologies. Didn't even offer me a bag so I carried it to my car and almost scalded my hand. It was a real bummer because I'd been wanting to try this place for so long but was never in town long enough to really fit it into our meal plan. Turns out I wasn't missing anything and I'm in no rush to get back here. read more

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So yummy, so convenient! Great spot for grabbing a quick tasty bite. We got 4 sandwiches and waited about 10 minutes. They first gave our drinks right after checking out which was nice since we'd been out walking a while. The Mac & Cheese Stuffed with a good serving of macaroni! Crispy on the outside, came with chips. Mac was pretty simple and not really seasoned, which works for this. They had Tabasco available. Was great with the big pickle they offer as an add on. The Apple Brie & Caramelized Onion Added bacon. Loved the creamy Brie spread - easier than eating pieces of Brie with rind. Still, this one wasn't as good. There was more bread than filling, there was only one singular slice of apple and it tasted old/soft, and the onions were red and also weren't caramelized. Needed something more to it, but did also come with kettle chips and got the job done. Overall would come again to try something else! read more

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How can you not like a grilled cheese shack? Kind workers, delicious and easily customizable options, and an excellent location. Perfect snack throughout a busy day! read more

We were determined to try as many smaller places in Saugatuck as we could. This place was high up on the list! They have a decent list of sandwiches to choose from. We ordered the tri tip grilled cheese and the macaroni and cheese grilled cheese sandwiches. The area to sit was really cute! Little picnic benches with umbrellas surrounding the cute little shack you order from. I think the people were nice...my husband did the ordering while we enjoyed the people watching. Everything was really good! I want to try the apple and brie grilled cheese sandwich next time! read more

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Great little spot with lots of options. Quick services and your sandwich comes with potato chips. Get yourself some! read more

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Went to the Grilled Cheese Shack for dinner. Food was great. Employees were very friendly, food came out quick and was fresh. Overall great vibe! read more

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They left the paper in our grilled cheeses, and our food was kind of overpriced to not be that tasty. /: The atmosphere of the outdoor seating was great though. read more

The Grilled Cheese Shack - Grilled Cheese with Paper inside. - Food Stands Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Corner, cute, dog friendly outdoor patio with terrific grilled sandwiches, at picnic tables with umbrellas, perfect for a drizzly day like today. My husband had the tomato soup and beef brisket sandwich. I had the caprese sandwich with pesto, mozzarella with turkey added. Chips come with or tater tots upcharge. Great people watching and Bonus; public bathroom across the street! Worth a visit read more

Yum. Yum. Yum. The mac and cheese grilled cheese at The Grilled Cheese Shack is absolutely delicious. It's not a small amount of food. Service is friendly and quick. Can't wait to go back and try other menu items. read more

The sandwiches were made on the spot and delicious. They had some nice tables in the shade and it was a great spot to have a lunch and take a break from shopping. read more

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Looking for a quick, easy, delicious meal while out and about in Saugatuck? Look no further. The Grilled Cheese Shack is not only adorable but puts out some of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever had. Combined with some tasty sides and cold beverage options, I've never been disappointed in my meal. And perhaps their biggest draw for me, in addition to the friendly service, is that they have a patio with plenty of seating to accommodate kids, pets, and parties of all shapes and sizes. I think there were 3-4 dogs enjoying the company of their families while we were dining most recently and it was so nice to see. And located so close to the river front park and chain ferry, taking your food to go to eat at any number of local parks and benches is always a good option too. Make sure to note they are not open outside of the summer (starting Memorial Day), so be sure to confirm that before planning a trip. It is definitely worth a visit and I know we will be back soon! read more

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Amazing views and the grilled mac and cheese is awesome!! The sandwiches came out very quick and were hot.

We went back in September but I remember it well. They had been out of almost everything and every cheese. The poor kid working the window felt so bad that they were out of so much so we decided to stay and order. So all four of us got Classic grilled cheese with cheddar and a cup of tomato soup. I'm 100% sure it was Campbell's tomato soup too so I was disappointed. It's a cute little shed with plenty of seating with picnic tables and umbrellas. The sandwich were cooked well and tasted fine but they weren't anything fancier than what you can make at home. The kettle chips were however the best part of the meal! read more

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My daughter and I stopped by here last year, and definitely made sure to stop for an early dinner this time. We both had the herbed goat cheese grilled cheese (both times!), and it is sooooo good! Nice spot to sit outside, and the staff is friendly. read more

Grilled cheeses are delicious and while on expensive side it was an easy solve for dinner and eating outside. Ordered the lemonade and it was basically water and when we asked if they it was lemonade they said it was water but didn't offer to reimburse or give a sprite or something in place. This happened to us last year so I imagine we aren't the only ones. Next year we'll bring our own drinks! read more

Nothing fancy but exactly what it says it is. Classic grilled cheese - good white bread and American Cheese. Golden Brown and delicious. Tomato soup is just okay - not homemade, but it's not The Tomato Soup Shack. Quick, easy, and hit the spot for a quick lunch. read more

6:15 pm (Sunday) on June 22, 2025. So, far the hottest weekend of the summer. No one was here. Didn't take long at all. The Herb Goat Cheese Melt (added turkey) was delicious! Soo tasty! Each sandwich comes with kettle chips. The sandwich was huge & very filling. Would definitely recommend this neat little restaurant. FYI - there is only outside seating, but very shaded. read more

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Love this concept and the sandwiches! Cute little beachy hut with spectacular comfort sammies. Nice size patio with umbrella covered picnic tables. Customers are friendly and share tables with each other when it gets busy. The combinations available are numerous. Our sandwiches were very large. Should have shared one with the hubs, but we didn't. ( I was bursting!) Variety of breads, cheeses, meats and vegetables to make your dream sandwich. Kettle chips are a perfect side, but you can get a cup of tomato soup too. We grabbed beers from next door at Wicks's Park and had a glorious outdoor lunch. Thank Gawd we walked around afterwards because we were happily stuffed! The Saugy duck couple hung out with us too! Super cute place!! read more

this place was so convenient and cute!! we ordered the classic grilled cheese and tater tots. both were freshly made and perfectly delicious! we also order a fountain drink and it was huge! like costco sized lol. they have plenty of tables with umbrellas and plenty of sparrows to watch hop around! read more

Was so happy to have a gluten free grilled cheese!! It was stand I could choose my own ingredients - delicious!!

They do an amazing job of serving up all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches. Definitely worth a stop, especially when so many restaurants are packed full with waiting lists for seating. Why wait?? read more

I was looking up a quick place for dinner on Yelp, and this place came up - with only five Yelp reviews, so I figured it was newer, but it looks like it opened in 2020 or thereabouts. I looooove grilled cheese so we decided to try it. We ordered the goat cheese sandwich and also the Apple Brie one. The Apple Brie was delicious and definitely my favorite of the two; originally my boyfriend and I were going to split both sandwiches, but I ended up eating about 3/4 of the Apple Brie and only 1/4 of the goat cheese one. The goat cheese sandwich wasn't bad, but I felt like they tried to stuff too many ingredients in (spinach, etc.). Both sandwiches also came with kettle chips, and we also got one of their big dill pickles, for $1 I believe. The only con about this place is that it's indeed a shack, like the name says (a little trailer, basically) so there are no public bathrooms ... I usually have an intolerance to dairy, so we took the sandwiches to-go and ended up eating them in a park about 1-2 blocks away, since the Saugatuck public bathrooms are right there. If you are eating on the premises, though, they have picnic tables outside right next to the trailer. I'd like to try more of their menu, so I'd come back again next time I'm in Saugatuck. read more

Great little spot to grab a quick bite or cheaper lunch in the Saugatuk area. They have about 8 different offerings of grilled cheese ranging from the classic to the Brie, onions, and Granny Smith apple grilled cheese (awesome BTW!). All sandwiches come with chips but you can also upgrade to tater tots. read more

The Grilled Cheese Shack - Classic grilled cheese next to a Brie, onion, and Granny Smith Apple grilled cheese - Food Stands Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Really disappointed it's partially my fault but also theirs I checked the hours they said they were open so I drove the hour from north Muskegon and they weren't read more

Well day 1 we went to the grilled cheese shack. Delicious and customer service was good. Day 4 we went back and the website showed that it was opened, but when we went there..it was closed. Very disappointed. This was not the first time that the website states open but the location is closed. Hire more employees if it's a staffing issue. read more

A perfect choice for a quick lunch in Saugatuck. The Caprese Grilled Cheese was just what we wanted. Think cut of Tomato. Perfectly grilled toast, melty-gooey cheese. The park is a perfect spot to relax and people watch. Great stop when you just don't want the whole "restaurant " experience for lunch. Can't go wrong with a good grilled cheese!!! read more

We stopped by the Grilled Cheese Shack for lunch while we were in town, and the sandwiches were excellent!! The outdoor seating was nice and out of the sun, and plenty of space for social distancing. Highly recommend the Mac and Cheese grilled cheese with bacon! SO GOOD read more

The Grilled Cheese Shack - Mac and cheese, add bacon - Food Stands Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Really basic and rather expensive considering what you get. This was no better than a simple sandwich you would make at home and they were pretty skimpy on the ingredients. Nothing tasted bad, but it was absolutely not worth eating here. I would rather spend a little more money on a higher quality meal. read more

Friendly and quick but expected the grilled cheese to be a little better than something I could make at home. It was nice to have lots of different options, but sadly I felt like it didn't have much flavor. read more

Literally so bomb. Cute little shack and really good sandwiches!! Perfect for a quick lunch stop read more

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Sooooo good! I recommend the Mac and cheese grilled cheese with bacon & tater tots! So crispy and delicious. Cutest spot with outdoor seating too! read more

My family and I were disappointed with what seemed like such a cool concept for a food stand. We arrived later in the day when things seemed pretty chill and not too busy. The staff was slow to acknowledge our presence. Okay, cool, they seemed young. When we placed our order, we were told that the fryers weren't working. Maybe that explained why they were slow to greet us? We went ahead and ordered 3 classic grilled cheese with bacon and a Mac and cheese grilled cheese. The staff was visibly irritated and treated us like an interruption. We waited for twenty five minutes. Then, they call out our order....And only three of the four sandwiches were ready. They said the fourth was coming, but it never arrived. We went and asked for it. The food did taste pretty good. Well, three of four did the fourth wasn't hot. The whole process is a mess surrounding pretty decent grilled cheese. read more

Wow - we are so glad we gave this place a shot! We split a build your own grilled cheese - tomato and cheddar on sourdough. It was perfectly crafted, just the right amount of butter (not too heavy!), and pressed - so nostalgic. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Saugatuck! read more

I like to leave good reviews and if experience was not so good give them benefit of the doubt . Yesterday at Grilled Cheese Shack not the case. The level of disinterest, courtesy, let alone customer service pitiful from young team there yesterday Felt more like a burden than customer especially following putting some cash in the tip jar I should have waited to tip at the end... and then wouldn't have read more

The bacon, tomato, spinach , three cheese sandwich was amazing! Such a cute little place and a great idea!

Seriously! This is a must stop!! Everything was delicious! The Mac and cheese grilled cheese was to die for! The choice of cotton candy is just a plus! read more

Great sourdough grill cheeses! I got the goat cheese and hubby got the ham n cheese both were yummy. Served w chips but taylor tots were good and I'm no fan. Right off the ferry across street to left. Great order process, gets busy stay patient read more

They were busy, so the wait was longer than you might expect for a grilled cheese, but still a great casual choice for outdoor family eats downtown. read more