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Breakfast at Evergreen Inn…read more This morning, in the spirit of liberty and breakfast carbs, I ventured out to the Evergreen Inn to celebrate the Fourth with a fork. Their specials board boasted a short stack paired with a choice of meat--how could I resist? I threw in a couple of scrambled eggs to round things out and waited for the fireworks (on my plate, that is). The pancakes arrived looking like golden perfection--fluffy, inviting, ready to be drenched. Unfortunately, the syrup rations were a bit...conservative. I wouldn't say stingy, but let's just say I had to request two more cups to give those cakes the celebration they deserved. The eggs? Fine. Serviceable. I suspect they started life in a carton, already liquefied and waiting for their destiny. The sausages were decent, the chocolate milk was nostalgic in all the right ways, and the cutlery had clearly survived a few wars of its own. And the ketchup--oh, the ketchup. A bottle proudly labeled "Fancy" does not make it so. If someone brought that stuff to a backyard BBQ, I'd stage a condiment coup and return with a bottle of Heinz. Now, let's talk ambiance. The place is *kind of* clean--clean-adjacent, clean-curious, but not quite committed to the title. Still, nothing alarming, just...comfortably lived-in. What it lacked in polish, the staff made up for in personality. The lone waitress holding down the fort was kind, attentive, and clearly doing the job of three people. Any service slip-ups? Forgiven on the spot. The bill came in a little higher than anticipated, especially for a daily special. But with few breakfast contenders in the area, Evergreen Inn knows it has the home-field advantage--and it's charging rent. Still, the pancakes alone were worth the visit. Just bring your own syrup--and maybe your own ketchup, too.

Been here on more than one occasion when visiting friends in Rockford. Food was absolutely…read moredelicious. First time I had a dish called The Cook's Breakfast which was biscuits and gravy topped with corned beef hash , cheese and two eggs. Came back two days later with our friends and got the lemon blueberry French toast and some eggs with a side of bacon. Everything was perfectly cooked both times. The server was absolutely amazing as well!! Will definitely come here every time I'm in Rockford.

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Herman's Boy

I've been going here for 4 years since I started dating my boyfriend and we absolutely love it! The…read morebest bagel sandwiches in the Grand Rapids area and they have so many good drink options. It also is a super cute homey vibe inside with indoor and outdoor seating. It's the perfect spot to grab some food and a drink and head downtown Rockford by the dam. The workers are so nice and service is great even when the lines are long.

Great coffee selections, fair pricing, great bagels and rolls. Helpful staff. Cool store with lots…read moreof different items.

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aunt belle’s kitchen

3.7

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5.6 mi

The place is very charming. Kinda hard to find, no sign on the outside of the building. It has a…read morewonderful antique shop on one side, and I could easily browse for an hour. Our server was attentive and brought coffee and water right away. The menu is very charming and kinda fun to read. We ordered items like the Oink and Moo omelette, The Whole Hog Omelette and the Lost Bread French Toast. The place was not half full but it took 40 minutes to get breakfast after we ordered. Our server was good not visible very often, we wondered where she was. The food was excellent and the plates were beautiful. Definitely worth the visit.

Waited hour and a half for 2 eggs, toast, and a pancake. That should tell you everything you need…read moreto know. Not to mention my food was not good, my egg was straight out of the carton.

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The Red Bird Bistro & Grill

4.3

(112 reviews)

7.3 mi

Service is so nice and fast, very friendly Ambiance is…read moregreat, lots of seating, booths and a bar area, storefront on main st so neat to people watch from the windows. Food was excellent. Fresh. Handmade. Really impressed at this small town eatery. We had a great experience, don't sleep on Red Bird in Cedar Springs about 30 min North of GR

Wonderful experience at Red Bird Bistro and Grill…read more Private Event: They offer a private Banquet for up to 35 people on the second floor of this lovely restaurant. Our family discussed the ability of the Red Bird to accommodate a private group ahead of time, visited the venue. Very pleased. Ordered a catered luncheon to include six tables and six chairs per table for a luncheon banquet. Tables, chairs, linens, floral arrangements, fruit trays, all ready upon arrival. Buffet was hot and set up right on time! Discussed menu items available and pricing over the phone. Very transparent with pricing for a large group catering. Buffet Style Banquet menu personally curated: Fruit Trays - variety of fresh cut melon and berries at each table Pulled Pork Sliders - Braised pulled pork Carnitas (favorite) Turkey Sliders - Thinly sliced roasted deli turkey Add-ons: Cheddar Cheese slices Swiss Cheese slices Toasted Ciabatta bread buns (separate) to build your own sandwich. Condiments tray available: Regular Mayo, cilantro sour cream, pico de gallo, Queso. Fresh Veggie Tray with Dip House-made potato chips Pasta Salad - Dairy free was requested for lactose intolerant. Banquet soda - Typical soda fountain products served. I got root-beer and lemon-lime soda. Offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free Options on the menu. Thank you Kirsten B. for carefully coordinating the event! Shout out to the team Alexsia, Kylyenn, Chef Reid! Service was on point, food was enjoyed by all, very welcoming space to host an event.

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Grill One Eleven

What a gem on a Tuesday with half off appetizers all day ! We love to sit at the bar and chat and…read moreTuesday is great day , happy hour plus appetizer deal . We sampled calamari seared tuna , bruschetta and their take on arancini with fried risotto balls . How much fun on a gloomy Tuesday night . The bartender is well trained and talented even though she is very young ( early 20's ) it was our go to early in the decade and we drifted but it's still a special place

Great service. Nice atmosphere. A bit slow with food when they are busy. Went there with a large…read moregroup and food was generally good. Fish and chips came highly recommended. Given quality of the other food, kale Cesar salad surprisingly far from a true "Cesar salad". Almost funny. Nice spot in Rockford.

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Third Nature Brewing Company

one of the best burgers I had in my life and blue Powerade and the staff were super nice with…read moreamazing nature trails

We came later in the day, so they were out of quite a few menu items, which was a little…read moredisappointing. Thankfully, we still found something tasty, and the beer was excellent. The outdoor area is fantastic--tons of space for kids to run around and play while everyone else relaxes. We'd definitely come back, just a little earlier next time!

Bonsai Class at Third Nature Brewery

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Burn ends pretty small portion for the price point

Bostwick Lake Inn

Great little Lakeside retreat with fantastic food overlooking Bostwick Lake. Excellent food &…read moreservice as expected being a Gilmore restaurant one of our favorite spots to eat specifically in the summer on the patio, which features its own bar & beachside vibe. Very family friendly as well.

I am updating with a five star Our service at the bar was fantastic The food was great My…read moresister and I split the summer salad and the olive burger (a Michigan specialty) Our drinks were spot dirty pickle martinis Yummy

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Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

My mom took me out for birthday lunch here and it was delicious, if almost secretly places where…read moreyou almost don't see it's there. Our server was super helpful and kind and I got an elk burger and my mom had the oven roasted chicken and Brussels and we both truly enjoyed the entire meal. The atmosphere is heavily outdoors and nature themed which I enjoyed and I hope more people hear about this place and check them out

Food was wonderful. Service was a bit slow but it was totally worth it! Definitely recommend.read more

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Rockford Brewing Company

A fun unique pub style feel on whether you're sitting upstairs or downstairs, fun atmosphere and…read morecool vibes. Our servers were friendly and attentive. The only downside was that took quite a bit of time to get our food and I'm thinking our ticket might've gotten miss because our server went to check on it and it still came like 10 minutes later so that was theonly mishap. But the food itself was delicious: the cheese curds were top-notch and our food was very tasty. I got the pimento chicken sandwich, which had a very balanced and tasty flavor to it. The spicy ranch they create in house was tasty and unique: with some dill base, very good Our boys ate up their pretzel and my wife enjoyed her sandwich as well. I noticed the suggested tip amounts were off the total and not pre-tax subtotal like most places. Looks like they might have live music some nights with a stage presence. Overall tasty food, fun atmosphere and good drink selections and food selections.

For a brewery I feel there isn't a whole lot of options... I got the rock hard cider with a little…read moreraspberry. Pretty good. The food was good pretzel, fries and fried mushrooms. All were great. Especially the pretzel! Service was good. Nice atmosphere.

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Marinades Pizza Bistro

Walking in, the interior is fairly dated and drab, but don't let that fool you...their pizza is…read moredelicious!! The cheesy bread with dill dip is a must! They have several beers on tap, a clean interior, and pleasant staff. The side Caesar salad was a bit overpriced for what you get, but was still tasty. The mellow mushroom pizza was soooo good! I loved using the thick crust at the end to dunk in their dill dip! My girlfriends also ordered pizzas (can't remember the names of them) in a size medium so that they would have leftovers because it's just that good!

The food is great and fresh here. The owner, Aaron, is so sweet. They offer great daily specials.read more

Menu, right side up and in focus.

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Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

My mom took me out for birthday lunch here and it was delicious, if almost secretly places where…read moreyou almost don't see it's there. Our server was super helpful and kind and I got an elk burger and my mom had the oven roasted chicken and Brussels and we both truly enjoyed the entire meal. The atmosphere is heavily outdoors and nature themed which I enjoyed and I hope more people hear about this place and check them out

Food was wonderful. Service was a bit slow but it was totally worth it! Definitely recommend.read more

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Eastern Kille Distillery

4.6

(53 reviews)

1.3 mi

So excited to have the opportunity to eat here finally!…read more I love their location on Wealthy in GR and this new location is huge and beautiful! We sat out on their back patio and were able to order via our phones with a QR code. Started with drinks and apps and eventually tried the pizza! I loved how refreshing my garden spritz was alone with the insanely good olives that I ordered The veggie pizza I ate felt so satisfying but also didn't make me feel guilty being a wood fire pizza with a thinner crust. Coming with a group was easy during the week. Would definitely love to come again and explore the trails nearby and try more beverages on their menu Check this place out if you're ever in Rockford!

My friends and I recently went here for a girl's night and it was really nice! There is amble…read moreparking at the restaurant which was really convenient and honestly a factor I take into consideration. The venue itself was massive and boasted a spacious indoor area as well as 2 outdoor seating options. My friends and I used two of the outdoor tables that came with umbrellas which were perfect for the summer day. We were able to order food and drinks through a qr code on the table. This was honestly really helpful in a large group where we could easily order whenever we needed to and manage our own separate checks. There were also servers and bussers who were incredibly diligent and helpful. I ended up getting the hot honey pepperoni pizza (it was discounted on Monday when we went!) and it was very tasty. It was a little oily and greasy but that's to be expected with something like this. I was a fan of the pepperonis they used and don't know what they're called to buy them for myself to eat. Overall, I'd definitely recommend coming out with friends or biking along the trail and stopping for a pizza.

Black garlic caesar salad

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Grist Mill Market & Gas

Been meaning to come here for a while and it did not disappoint. Quaint diner inside of a gas…read morestation...doesn't get much better than that. The corned beef hash was delicious and my Husband loved his eggs Benedict. Coffee was very very good. Some dishes are a bit more than others (mine was $9 but a simple breakfast Sammy was only 5). Staff was friendly and food came out very fast. Might be our new Sunday tradition. Zero complaints.

This is such a cute neighborhood place for breakfast and lunch. The food is always good. The wait…read morestaff is always very friendly.

Make your own omelet with hash browns

Yummy scramble with a biscuit

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CBH with gluten free bread

Thai Fusion

The kind of restaurant you think about for a week afterwards. The curry fried race is so good that…read moreI made little happy sounds all meal. It is criminally empty the times I've been there, which is sad but means you get instant service. Feels like there is just an actual mom and pop in the back room cooking just for you.

We dined in, and the service was ok. The guy was friendly and kind however he didn't seem to know…read morethe menu options for dairy or gluten swaps. Food wasn't great. We ordered 4 entrees the ones we usually always get at Thai places and they were subpar. The masamin curry really wasn't very good it was overly salty and wasn't curry but more just tofu and veggies. The tofu wasn't fired very well and some pieces were hard, most of it was overly chewy. Had to ask for water refilled and when he did it had no ice and was warm. I did appreciate that they marked gluten free and vegetarian items though, that was nice. Unfortunately we probably won't be back.

Vegan Pad Thai

3rd time - vegan pattani

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Veggie egg rolls

Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria

Food is amazing, drinks are OK, but the food artistry has slacked over the last couple years…read more Toppings are not quite as balanced across pizzas, which can affect the flavor of each bite. The drizzle/aioli's are not as beautifully applied. All this said, it is still delicious food. One more item, would be to have a bartender that makes the mixed drinks and can keep up with demand. When the servers have to mix the drinks, drink service can get very very slow.

I love the entrance. It looks like a giant wine barrel. There are 2 sets of doors. To the left the…read morepizzeria and to the right the winery tasting room. The atmosphere here is laid back and approachable. It has an open kitchen so you get to see your food made. All the pre named pizzas are $19. There were at least 5 pizzas I wanted to try. I narrowed it down and got 2 of them. I got the Bayou pizza which has garlic butter, pizza sauce, house mozzarella & provolone with cajun-tossed Italian sausage, scallops, shrimp, and real lobster. The 2nd pizza was the Molto Carne which has pizza sauce, house mozzarella & provolone, ham, pepperoni, soppressata and Italian sausage. I loved the crust on them. Definitely on of the better ones. The Bayou was good. There was a little bit of the sea taste of course. I don't think I'd get this again, but it was fun. The Molto Carne, or their version of a meat lovers was delicious. Definitely my preferred pizza. All the meats seemed high quality. I really liked the pizza sauce too. The pizzas came out quickly. The service was very friendly and efficient. Overall a 5 star review. Excellent crust, a very good pizza sauce, excellent quality meats, and very good cheese. Everything you want at a pizza place. Would I return? Absolutely. I wish I lived closer, this would be my go to pizza place.

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F'n K Tacos

4.4

(45 reviews)

0.1 mi

Ahh-mazing tacos! Took some to-go and the whole family loved them. Service was great. Very friendly…read moreand helpful when deciding what to get. If you like tacos, this is the REAL DEAL! Go get yourself some right now! Just a note: this is a small place. There are a few tables inside, but not enough for a large group. They do have some tables out in back of the building though. Don't let that stop you from trying out their food. You'll be bummed if you don't! So glad we have them right in downtown Rockford!

I really want to like this and rate it higher but the value for the money isn't there , 22 dollars…read morefor 2 tacos with hardly any toppings plus chips and quac , small serving of chips but quac is good , tacos underwhelming each time I've tried , mainly due to sparse fillings , that same order at a sit down restaurant is less costly and more food

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Laurel K.

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12 years ago

omg my mother and boyfriend went to this place after sitting for hour and a half had to walk out never got their food never got an apology I called them asked for any kind of explanation and they actually hung the phone up on me. I've been in the restaurant business for 30 years never have I ever done this to anyone or seen any of my co-works do this to anyone. Pepper Mill you shamed of your employees and your restaurant read more

Kevin M.

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12 years ago

this place sucks, no question about that. service was horrible this morning. inattentive, just plain stupid servers. can't believe the people this owner hires. rockford resident here, and will never return. too many other places where quality and service shine in the rockford area. owner doesn't even seem like he gives a damn. read more

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