I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

We tried The Borough for the first time with the family. This restaurant/ cafe is off of 48th…read morenestled amongst the GVSU apartments. The vibe is welcoming. We appreciated the kid friendly array of games and etch-a-sketch for entertainment. The menu is fun, but you need to search for prices. We ordered fries, a plain smashburger, a panini, and two sodas for around $31. Tipping is optional and the space is bright, playing dream pop tunes and filled with young 20 somethings. The food was good enough. My panini was well grilled, but the tomatoes would have been next level had they been marinated in balsamic vinegar. Winter is tough to find tasty tomatoes so I don't fault them on it... however the tomatoes were the let down of the Turkey PT 3 panini. The smashburger was sufficient. My husband said it tasted on par with Burger King (not sure if that's a compliment or a diss because we love BK). He was disappointed with the fries because earlier pictures portrayed them as hand cut and these were definitely from frozen. Either way, we cleaned our plates. If we come back, I'd be curious to try their breakfast. The açaí bowls look delicious along with the lox bagel and Seoul sunrise. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, coffees, and teas. Glad to have something with chill vibes in the neighborhood, but I definitely feel like the oldest person in the establishment. perhaps I contributed to the aging hipster vibe. We'll be back someday in the morning

I walked into tropical smoothie with low expectations and was blown away by my smoothie helper…read morekeanna her recommendations where amazing. Would come here again 10/10

I really want to love it, but the recipes and blend are simply inferior to Smoothie King. The staff…read morewas friendly, helpful, the wait wasn't long. The smoothie is about $10... and tastes... just okay. I wish it was a Smoothie King! We really need one in our area. It's superior in every way as far as recipes, texture and taste. Sorry, Tropical Smoothie. I wanted to make it work, but we've gotta break up.

The food was good, the service was very nice, and the vibe was immaculate (whatever playlist they…read morehad on, send it my way)! The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I feel as though the ingredients were not as quality as some of the better bowls I've had in the past. Great spot though!

Love the berry smoothie and they use a great granola butter! Always good service at this location…read moretoo.

Lake Michigan Nutrition is a tea and shake shop that focuses on serving up healthy products full of…read morenutrients! If you've never been before, here's how it works: Step 1: Choose a tea or protein coffee. You also have a choice to get aloe in your tea which aids in digestive health and bloating! Step 2: Choose a protein shake. Their shakes are packed with protein, fiber, and plenty of essential vitamins and nutrients! I tried one of their tea bombs which is boosted with extra energy, B vitamins, and antioxidants! The ROY G BIV was the perfect tea with a lemon raspberry flavor!

Every time I come in I'm charged a different price. One employee tried explaining why that could be…read morebut it didn't make any sense. I order the same thing every time and it's always a $2-$3 difference. I feel like when the employees see I'm paying with cash they up charge me to make tips. They don't keep track of cash charges either, which is sus. When I go to their "sister" locations I'm also charged different prices for the same thing I always order.

Always good at surf city. My favorite is the strawberry banana. With tip it was a little a over $8…read more I added plant based protein in mine as well.

Sweet and caring employees who are experienced and know what they're doing. Every time I go up to…read moreget a smoothie, everyone is in a good mood and it makes a difference to me. I have been going there for years and it's a must-have for every mall trip. 5/5 Must try!

Playa bowls is my new go-to splurge spot as it's on the pricier side but doesn't feel unhealthy…read more Fruit is expensive, so I get it and I don't hold the price against them. My first time here in person, staff was extremely helpful explaining the menu and options and offered me samples of the bases. It's very customizable so great for picky people. I have also ordered online for pickup and my order has always been ready on time and made correctly. I've tried the pitaya, mango, green, and acai bowls and they're all great. My husband has tried the coconut and banana bowls and loves those. My personal favorite choices have tropical fruit toppings plus honey and bee pollen! The granola is tasty too. They offer deals/ coupons and loyalty perks with their app too.

Staff were very nice and helpful. Inside was spacious and had a good amount of seating. Bowl sizes…read morewere pretty decent, and menu had a good amount of options.

This place was a quick favorite pho in the city! The traditional pho was incredibly flavorful and…read morerich. I loved all the condiments to personalize spicy, umami, etc. Great fast service with a chill ambiance, not too fancy.

Having eaten many bowls of pho over the years, I must say Pho House GR is very good. The serving…read morewas significant and came out piping hot. The accompanying veggies were fresh. I saw they have Banh Mi sandiwiches, so we ordered 2 kinds. For around $7, they are a good price for the GR area. The bread tasted fresh. Crisp outside and chewy inside. A must order next time I go. Their coffee is excellent and reminds me of home. Winter is coming and I see myself coming more often.

Just stopped by for the first time in a long while, ordered a three cheese quesadilla and a…read moresmoothie and was excited about it. When I opened the box though this is what was inside...........It's hard as a rock and looks like they didn't even put anything inside of it, and I specifically ordered it because it's a food I can eat following wisdom tooth surgery a few days back but not anymore sadly.... Honestly disappointed but thank god I ordered a smoothie with it. Also, to respond to the comment from below. I did leave feedback on the same day and just heard back! Thank you guys for resolving this!

This location had bad service, when asked for a cup of water in addition to a smoothie, staff made…read morea face and ignored us. At the second window we once again asked for some water and they made a face again and went and grabbed lukewarm water with no ice.

I was craving something fresh and healthy but needed something quick and really didn't feel like…read morecooking. I also wasn't in the mood for greasy fast food or anything that was going to leave my stomach feeling upset, so CoreLife Eatery was exactly what I was looking for. Everything tasted fresh, and I love how many different ingredients and toppings they have to choose from. I was especially happy to see kimchi as an option--I love adding it for a little extra flavor and the fermented-food benefits! My only downside was that they were a little light-handed with the protein, especially compared with the amount of everything else in the bowl. The restaurant itself was clean, bright, and cute, and the service was quick, efficient, and polite. Overall, a really solid option when you want something fast that still feels fresh and healthy.

CoreLife Eatery is one of my favorite spots for a healthy meal. The Spicy Thai Chicken over salad…read morewas fresh and super flavorful. I made my own bowl and was about to choose up to 5 toppings. I ordered the large size and it was plenty of food. My husband got Spicy Thai Chicken bowl over rice noodles. He liked it but asked for some extra sauce since they did not put much on it the first time. Restaurant is clean and very bright. Service was friendly and quick. They have plenty of parking spots.