My Grand Rapids Favorites

Kara
My Grand Rapids Favorites

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Really fun, Michigan made items by a local artist.
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Woosah Outfitters
738 Wealthy St SE
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Really fun, Michigan made items by a local artist.
Gift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
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Rebel
1555 Wealthy St SE
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Gift shop with really fun decor, office supplies, knick knacks, books, etc.
Cute, California vibe home decor and gift shop
Commune
954 Robinson Rd SE
Cute, California vibe home decor and gift shop
I love just wandering their seemingly never ending stock of used books.
Argos Book Shop
1405 Robinson Rd SE
I love just wandering their seemingly never ending stock of used books.

Coffee, please!

Very cute coffee shop. Great ambience, nice strong brew.
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Lyon Street Cafe
617 Lyon St NE
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Very cute coffee shop. Great ambience, nice strong brew.
This place is my favorite to work from. I love to sit at the counter at the window. It has the perfect combo of natural light, ambient noise, and ample carbs.
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That Early Bird
1445 Lake Dr SE
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This place is my favorite to work from. I love to sit at the counter at the window. It has the perfect combo of natural light, ambient noise, and ample carbs.
This coffee shop is perfect for super focused work. I recommend their latte and rosemary and sea salt bagel.
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Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
100 Commerce Ave SW
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This coffee shop is perfect for super focused work. I recommend their latte and rosemary and sea salt bagel.
So much great outdoor seating here, along with unique coffee drinks.
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Outside Coffee
734 Wealthy St SE
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So much great outdoor seating here, along with unique coffee drinks.
Nice, strong coffee in a minimalist setting
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Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NW
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Nice, strong coffee in a minimalist setting
Love the vibe at this place.
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Rowster Coffee Wealthy
632 Wealthy St SE
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Love the vibe at this place.

Nom nom, good eats

I can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
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Nantucket Baking Co.
615 Lyon St NE
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I can't pass this place without stopping for one of their almond croissants.
What I think is the best sushi in Grand Rapids.
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Maru Sushi & Grill
927 Cherry St SE
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What I think is the best sushi in Grand Rapids.
Their soup is the best on a cold winter day. They make it fresh daily and are always trying out amazing combinations. Their grilled cheeses and salads are delicious too.
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Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
1133 Wealthy St SE
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Their soup is the best on a cold winter day. They make it fresh daily and are always trying out amazing combinations. Their grilled cheeses and salads are delicious too.
My go-to order is their shaved brussel sprout salad with added chicken tenders, a side of their jalapeno chedder cornbread and alcoholic John Daly slushie. Best enjoyed on their patio.
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Hancock
1157 Wealthy Street Southeast
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My go-to order is their shaved brussel sprout salad with added chicken tenders, a side of their jalapeno chedder cornbread and alcoholic John Daly slushie. Best enjoyed on their patio.
Farm to table style eatery and bar with an excellent happy hour. My order is the French 75, kale Caesar salad and a wood fired pizza.
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Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SE
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Farm to table style eatery and bar with an excellent happy hour. My order is the French 75, kale Caesar salad and a wood fired pizza.
I love their tapas and sangria! I get their tostones fritos, bistec con pimienta, and fritos de arroz.
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San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W
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I love their tapas and sangria! I get their tostones fritos, bistec con pimienta, and fritos de arroz.
Perfect if you're feeling like a fancy dinner
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Bistro Bella Vita
44 Grandville Ave SW
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Perfect if you're feeling like a fancy dinner
Gorgeous interiors and rooftop bar with GR views
Cafe Mertens
35 Oakes Street Southwest
Gorgeous interiors and rooftop bar with GR views
I'm a sucker for their Sticky Chicken. It's part of their happy hour menu (3-6pm, Mon-Fri)!
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Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave S
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I'm a sucker for their Sticky Chicken. It's part of their happy hour menu (3-6pm, Mon-Fri)!

Drinks on me (not really)

Dog-friendly, kid-friendly small brewery
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Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SE
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Dog-friendly, kid-friendly small brewery
Trivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
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Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SE
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Trivia nights are Sundays at 5pm and 6pm! Also, very good German style beers.
Good beer, good pizza
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The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NW
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Good beer, good pizza
Best margaritas in town!
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Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SE
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Best margaritas in town!
Wonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
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Reserve Wine & Food
201 Monroe Ave NW
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Wonderful wine selection and curated wine flights
Big fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
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Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SW
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Big fan of their wheat ales and beer cheese appetizer!
Wonderful Italian wine list and local, in season curated menuca
Cafe Mamo
1601 Plainfield Avenue Northeast
Wonderful Italian wine list and local, in season curated menuca

Sweat it out

They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. It's outdoor in the summer and indoors the rest of the year. Check out their site for more info.
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Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
1331 Lake Dr SE
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They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. It's outdoor in the summer and indoors the rest of the year. Check out their site for more info.
They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. Make sure to register on their site because it fills up fast.
AM Yoga
555 4th St NW
They offer a free community class every Sunday evening. Make sure to register on their site because it fills up fast.
I love doing a brisk walk around Reed's Lake. The trail is just over 4 miles.
Reeds Lake Trail
Reeds Lake Trail
I love doing a brisk walk around Reed's Lake. The trail is just over 4 miles.
Cycling studio with energetic music
Lunar Cycle
601 Michigan Street Northeast
Cycling studio with energetic music

Markets

My go-to place for a bottle of wine, deli salads, a pint of ice cream, etc. It's a very friendly, helpful neighborhood store. Also, Martha's Pizza next door has delicious thin crust pizza.
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Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery
200 Union Ave NE
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My go-to place for a bottle of wine, deli salads, a pint of ice cream, etc. It's a very friendly, helpful neighborhood store. Also, Martha's Pizza next door has delicious thin crust pizza.
Small, local grocery store
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Bridge Street Market
405 Seward Ave NW
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Small, local grocery store
Great mix of shops and restaurants
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Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SW
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Great mix of shops and restaurants
Open May-October
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Mercado de Agricultores de Fulton Street
1145 Fulton St E
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Open May-October
Surprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine
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Horrocks Market
4455 Breton Rd SE
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Surprisingly good selection of premade food, beer and wine