I went to meet a friend for happy hour and given the sunshine that day, we decided to opt for Broadleaf on Bridge Street. Parking is per usual, all street parking or if you want to use their parking lot and use an app (not Motu like the rest of the city), you can do that. The entrance is shared with multiple other businesses and it's downstairs. It's all counter service so if you're sitting outside, you have to go inside to get your drink, bring it outside to enjoy, which is more of an inconvenience than a deal breaker. I still enjoyed the drinks (I got the margarita flight) and appreciated the appeal. They're definitely tequila forward, which I appreciate, so I'd order a marg again! Probably sticking with the classic but you can't really go wrong with that. I think you can order tacos for food and snacks, but do hope they consider bringing the service outside as the summer months come in full swing! read more

The Underground Lounge - Margarita flight - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Really good white people tacos for La Verdad Mexicano prices. Will be returning!!! Really good food for the price. BIG PORTIONS!

If you're looking for a fun and funky spot with an Asian-inspired food menu as well as beer, wine, and cocktails, add Broad Leaf Westside to your list. They also have a great outdoor space for warmer weather. Located in the former Sovengard, I've been a few times and have always enjoyed the experience. The menu has changed a bit since they first opened but still has an Asian twist with items like bao buns, okonomiyaki, and chicken karaage. The $25 ramen seems to have disappeared from the menu, for better or worse. The food options here are a bit different than those at the Broad Leaf in Kentwood, so it's fun to visit both to try different things. On my most recent visit, I got the skull water cocktail, which was a fun green color. It's rum based with lime, coconut water, and soda, which made it super fizzy and very refreshing. I really liked it and commented on how good it was to the bartender, who told me they are hoping to can it soon. It came in a fun skull mug too! I also got the chicken karaage, which was a generous portion that could be split between two people for a snack. I ended up eating it all for my dinner and especially loved the soy and ginger pickled veggies that came on the plate. They were so good I'd honestly order the pickles on their own if it was an option! The chicken was tender and juicy and the dipping sauce was tasty. I think the chicken could've been a tiny bit crispier, but I would still order it again. The outdoor space is cool with plenty of shade and lots of seating, and it's dog-friendly. Service has always been good with one bartender in particular, have to learn their name next time. Definitely a unique spot that's a bit different than your typical brewery! read more

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Wow. I can't wait to come back for more bao buns. We visited the patio area outside (seat yourself, order at bar). I believe it is dog friendly. We did the flights of flavor with the bao bun pairing. The drinks were all tasty and the bao buns were amazing. They had run out of bao buns, so we split the 4 between 2 people which was perfectly fine as we were appetizer crawling. We did get charged for 2 bao buns but didn't bother letting the staff know. I am sure they would've resolved it if we mentioned it though, the bartender was extremely kind. Note- they have water cups at the outdoor bar available for self service. read more

The Underground Lounge - Flights of flavor drinks - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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We've been big fans of Broad Leaf since they only had their Kentwood location, and of course we were so pumped to have the west side location open up! This spot is smaller, but the vibes are the same, right down to the art on the walls. Broad Leaf had an interesting flight for the flights of flavor campaign- both a bao board and draft cocktail flight! You can get either flights (or both!) and I was feeling a boozy slushy so I got just the bao! Derek, however, gets a beer flight every time we go, because they always have SO MUCH new to try! (And if I'm not drinking a boozy slushy, you'll catch me with a Sour Lake of some sort in my hand!) The bao was SO GOOD. It made me sad I missed this years bao down, because Broad Leaf always kills it with their bao! Always unique flavor profiles, and always delicious. Derek also got the ramen, which was heavenly. With the colder weather moving in, I'm gonna need more of that in my life. We didn't check out the biergarten, but I've heard that's also a lovely spot to hang out and have some drinks! read more

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Stoked I was able to check this place out! Located below Fratelli's you'll seen a neon sign and cool art down the stairway. We were greeted by the host and seated right away. There was a fun vibe to this place and our host brought us some waters. Right away looking at the menu I was excited to see a lot of items I'm unfamiliar with but was curious to try. For drinks my bf really liked his beer snd I tried the Lavender French soda, which was so creamy with a floral hint to it. One of their weekend features was the Kimchi Arancini and it looked as good as it did on their Instagram and tasted awesome! It was made of kimchi infused sushi rice, gochujang, mozzarella, spicy Mayo, and furikake:) kinda had a lot more heat than I expected but nothing I couldn't handle. The mozzarella pull was fire! We also ordered the Scallion Pancake, which had kimchi braised greens, kewpie mayo, and a sweet soy glaze over top. This was a new kind of food we haven't experienced but we both liked it alot. After eating these two items, we decided on another appetizer instead of ramen since we were already getting full and went with the Steamed Buns. Which had pork belly and pickles in them. My bf wasn't a huge fan but I enjoyed it hehe :) We would love to come again and try their ramen next time and maybe more of the fun cocktails they have to offer! Really cool place and our server was so sweet and attentive! Check this place out if you're ever in the area! read more

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I love the Broadleaf location off of 28th street so I was excited to try their new location! It's a little bit of a different vibe in that you wait to be seated and have a server but still super friendly and a great atmosphere. They have some arcade games in this location and an outdoor seating area (though I would imagine it's not open during the winter). They have a couple sours on their beer menu so I had the mango, dragonfruit, and strawberry option. Literally so good, I would get this again. DEFINITELY sour though haha. I split the steamed buns shared plate with my friends and we added an extra to make it 3 steamed buns. These were super tasty and the pork belly with soy caramel and spicy mayo was an awesome combination. For my entree, I got the tonkotsu ramen and I really enjoyed this as well. The soft boiled egg is always my favorite part of a ramen dish and the noodles were cooked al dente which is exactly how I like it. I parked in the dash lot about a block away for $2. It was a great evening! read more

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Just wonderful. We're big fans of Broadleaf Kentwood and were super excited when they opened a location closer to home. Popping in for a late night dessert and snack our server was gracious and had great suggestions. We opted for 2 desserts and an order of duck fat fries to share. It was all wonderful! She clued us in on the spring/summer plans for the location including the return of the Beirgarden. Cant wait to see what they have next. read more

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when i arrived i was the first guest but the restaurant filled up quickly throughout the night! i decided to sit at the bar while waiting for a friend (she went to the 28th st location - so make sure to communicate with your people which one LOL) the bartender was so friendly and allowed me to try a number of brews and draft cocktail. the free fall was DELICIOUS. such a chill vibe. the soup and boa were so tasty for a cold night, but i feel like i could've ate three whole entrees to myself. we had the chips and dip it is a must!!! so good!! will definitely be back and recommend read more

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Great food. Better drinks. The best service. And the atmosphere is amazing. You need to check this place out. read more

The Underground Lounge - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

so excited that broadleaf has a location on bridge st now! i got the umami caprese burger, which had a parmesan disc :O the burger all together was a bit disappointing, i think my bun just felt a little too dry. the fries were my favorite part but with the furikake ranch?! yes please. i also got the 5oz alcoholic watermelon slush that i can't recall the name of. it was refreshing! my bf got the fried chicken sandwich which he enjoyed for the most part but was a little disappointed in it too. i overheard they make their buns in house, which is cool. our waitress was super nice and attentive. we ate inside, but the outside area in the back of the restaurant looked awesome. i'll have to try it next time! read more

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This place is a little hidden but was a great surprise! The drinks were good -- wide selection of beer and cocktails and the food was actually incredible! Very different than a normal breweries food. The menu has things like ramen, kimchi fried cheese balls (super good!) and fried chicken sandwiches. The fries were also one of the best in town! Next time I'm going to try the poutine! Only issue and keeping it from a 5 star was the service was very slow and the garden outside was not well kept--could be because it's freshly spring but it could use some spring cleaning! read more

The Underground Lounge - Fried chicken sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Very nice ambiance, as I loved coming to the previous restaurant that used to be in this space. I thought the menu was extremely diverse. The service was great and very easy. This could be a dress-up occasion or an easy to grab place with friends. The food has deep and rich flavor. The owner explained to me that the vegan mushroom ramen broth, just the broth itself Is steeped for 32+ hours. I would recommend! Great to come with friends. read more

The Underground Lounge - Mushroom Ramen - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We went back for the bao buns, hallelujah. Surprisingly I liked the fried chicken even more than the pork belly. Duck fries weren't the best. I wish it wasn't 90 degrees so I could try the ramen without fainting. Go here now! read more

Was hesitant at first because I am not a big beer fan. They had an imaginative craft cocktail list. I had the Strawberry Jammin Agave Spirit Infused with Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water. read more

Amazing beer, service and super creative and yummy food. Love going and sharing plates family style (even though that's not what it is meant for). It's so fun trying the different recipes. read more

We came for a quick drink before heading over to a reservation at Butcher's Union (previously our favorite restaurant), but we had to stay after getting incredible service and looking at the unique menu. This place was an incredible surprise. The food was some of the best I have had, the service was unmatched, and the drinks were great. We had the bao buns (my favorite), the ramen and the chicken egg rolls. All of it was great. We definitely have a new favorite restaurant. We will be recommending Broadleaf West Side to anyone who asks! read more

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First visit. The food was awesome. Had the short rib pastrami lettuce wraps. Top notch. Beer was great. Outdoor area was pleasant and wait staff were friendly and attentive. Neat place. A definite primo stop. read more

the BEST brussel sprouts and bao buns in GR!! Eric the patio bartender was fantastic and his cocktails were fabulous! Can't wait to come back asap! read more

The Underground Lounge - brussel sprouts - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

What a wonderful place to enjoy a cocktail and wonderful food. I love that they are pet friendly, I was able to bring our dogs for a walk after our meal. read more

Great first impression. Loved the layout, awesome staff, great beer. I was concerned the food wouldn't go with the vibe, but I will gladly say I was WRONG. It was amazing and I will definitely be coming back asap. read more

Stumbled here on accident and man am I happy we did. The beers were all very good, I did a flight and ended up getting two four packs to go when we left. The bao buns were great, the chicken one was a little spicy, and pork belly was very flavorful. Ramen was just as good as you would expect from an authentic Japanese/Asian restaurant. Service and hospitality was great from all the staff, especially the bartender whose name I think was Grace (like I said I had a few beers...) I would absolutely recommend Broad Leaf to everyone and plan to take friends and family here in the future. read more

Went here for brunch on Sunday and had the Yakisoba with tofu... It was excellent! Highly recommend for food and service!

The best food I've ever had eaten. Diverse menu and great beers, I cannot recommend this place enough. Service is great, staff is friendly, and great environment. read more