Joanna's Guidebook
Brunch favorite
8 minutes from the house. I eat brunch here at least once a month. Delicious food and best mimosas. They offer variety of fruit juices for mimosas (Orange, guava, cranberry, pineapple etc.) You can only get on the waitlist by physically being there, however you can make a reservation on Yelp no later than a day before.
65 locals recommend
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W8 minutes from the house. I eat brunch here at least once a month. Delicious food and best mimosas. They offer variety of fruit juices for mimosas (Orange, guava, cranberry, pineapple etc.) You can only get on the waitlist by physically being there, however you can make a reservation on Yelp no later than a day before.
Food Scene
Just 5 minutes from house - Lively atmosphere with delicious food choices and great drinks. If you like bacon make sure you try their bacon slab
48 locals recommend
Butcher's Union
438 Bridge St NWJust 5 minutes from house - Lively atmosphere with delicious food choices and great drinks. If you like bacon make sure you try their bacon slab
New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
417 Bridge St NWJolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
428 Bridge St NWMax’s South Seas Hideaway
58 Ionia Ave SWGrand Rapids’ first and only tiki bar.
Ando Sushi + Bar
415 Bridge St NWRockwell Republic
45 Division Ave SThe sushi and sweet potatoes are my favorite.
Tupelo Honey
140 Ottawa Avenue NorthwestKnoop Rooftop Beer Garden
131 Ionia Ave SWGreat cocktails, beautiful ambience
Sightseeing
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEThe Blue Bridge
Blue Footbridge
Love Sculpture
Campau PromenadeGreat photo op spot.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NWDowntown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWJohn Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WGrand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NEBreweries
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWNew Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
417 Bridge St NWCity Built Brewing Company
820 Monroe Ave NWThe Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWGrand Rapids Brewing Co.
1 Ionia Ave SWAtwater Brewery in GR
201 Michigan St NWHard to find parking here, Uber will be the smart choice.
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SEGreyline Brewing Co.
1727 Alpine Ave NWThis isn’t in the downtown area.
Creston Brewery
1504 Plainfield Ave NEELK Brewing
700 Wealthy St SEJolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
428 Bridge St NWHopCat
25 Ionia Ave SWPerrin Brewing Co
5910 Comstock Park Dr NWThis is a bit further out but have some great choices
7 Monks Taproom Grand Rapids
740 Michigan St NE3 minutes away from the house.
Broad Leaf Local Beer
2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SEParks
Millennium Park
1415 Maynard Ave SWOne of the only parks with a nice water front. Great for picnics, outdoor exercise, people watching and walking.
8 locals recommend
John Collins Park
650 Lakeside Dr SEOne of the only parks with a nice water front. Great for picnics, outdoor exercise, people watching and walking.
Live Music
20 Monroe Live
11 Ottawa Ave NWFounders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWRocky's Bar & Grill
633 Ottawa Ave NWThe Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SWBilly's Lounge
1437 Wealthy St SEMojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant
180 Monroe Ave NWThe BackForty Saloon
48 Fulton St WMulligan's Pub
1518 Wealthy St SECoffee Spots
We have some great coffee spots in town, check them out.
The Sparrows Coffee & Tea & Newsstand
1035 Wealthy St SEBagel Beanery
455 Michigan St NEThis is less than a mile from the house!
Outside Coffee
734 Wealthy St SEMadcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWI’ve been told this is must have coffee if you visit GR…
Schuil Coffee Company
3679 29th St SEIf you want to hangout for a while, the atmosphere here is perfect!
Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar
955 Wealthy St SECommon Ground
1319 Fulton St EMudPenny
570 Grandville Ave SW