Enjoy a fun and unique pizza experience with diverse flavors served in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere set in a historic building.
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Candyce Abbatt
🍕🥒🍺 Adventurous smorgasbord pizza concept that works pretty well. Everyone is happy. Chose several usual and unusual varieties of slices served on wood planks and there’s no arguments. Robust family friendly atmosphere with gluten free options. Cheese bread with shredded pickle is interesting. Set in an historic building in GR. 🍕🍺
Fun spot with a vibrant atmosphere, local art, outdoor patio, and plenty of customizable options, perfect for friends and family gatherings!
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Freeman Outside
Absolutely fun and welcoming atmosphere! People are friendly and open. Family friendly, allergy conscious, super affordable, and overall great vibe. Love the local art that envelopes the walls. All staff was very accommodating and diverse. Will make this a regular stop! Gluten free nachos were so good and fed me and my teenage son with leftovers!
This local shop really checks all the boxes. The space alone is great. Very charming and cozy, definitely a place that makes you feel welcome. I was shocked at how many drink options they offer! I'm an adventurous eater/drinker, so I love experimenting just as much as I enjoy the classics. I needed caffeine in a bad way, but otherwise I think I would've tried one of the many tea lattes or even a shrub beverage! Everything looked great. The latte I ended up deciding on was excellent.
Bonus points: they stock quite a lot of goodies, and many (all?) are local, with lots of gluten-free options. There are dairy alternatives for the drinks as well.
With my little to no knowledge of the area, I can't officially say West Side is Best Side, but I'll definitely make a point to stop back here on my next drive through!
Known for its quick seating and stellar service, this spot promises a delightful dining experience with satisfying, healthy meals.
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Jennifer Hicks
Excellent food delightfully service zero grease on the food. Great for low-fat food eaters, dietetics, gluten-free eaters, and people that need specific items not to be in their food.
Very healthy satisfying meals. Homemade muffins made daily very very good, yummy
Highly highly recommend for a very satisfying meal any time of the day.
High quality cocktails with an interesting menu and a commitment to freshness make this spot a must-visit in Grand Rapids.
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Dahman Flahr
Everything here is high quality. I'm definitely going to be adding it to my go-to list. A large, well rounded, cocktail menu filled with something interesting for everyone. I tried 2 aquavits, a rye whiskey, a dry gin, and a green tea whiskey shot. Everything I had was above average and solid quality. The Amaro pazzo was also amazing. The lingering bitterness of the coffee cleansed my pallet, readying me for another great taste. I'm definitely coming back to try other things
The service was perfect. No one bothered me. They filled my water glass at least 5 times without being asked and answered all my questions.
The food menu isn't huge, but it has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, so no complaints. I had a hummus plate, which was very good. Nachos were also good. It seems like they go to extra effort to make most things fresh in house. It's not too common in grand rapids, but I appreciate it.
A favorite spot for tasty tots and diverse beer options, perfect for hanging out with friends.
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Aaron Lehrman
Great burgers, a passion for tater tots, and good dogs.
- Stocking Street Burger: It is your average burger, but done right. Ordered medium with American Cheese. It was juicy good. The toppings were well balanced. It did not fall apart. The bun complimented well.
- J-Dawg Burger: This was my favorite, but it had a minor flaw of falling apart. Ordered medium and it was medium.
The burger patty was stuffed with toppings and sauce, a new trend I am liking. I’ve always been concerned if they fell apart and this was an example of one that does. A third of the burger fell out the back about two to three bites in. I put it back, but bummer.
But that was the only flaw. They put a lot of thought into this burger and the taste was amazing and balanced just right. The burger patty was SUPER juicy good. The pretzel bun was a great decision on their part and really made it stand out well.
- The Cooper: Basic chili cheese dog, but with really good cheese sauce. It was a little better quality beef dog and slightly bigger. The chili was a little above average. The cheese sauce, like with the J-Dawg Burger, is amazing!
If you like hot dogs, you’ll like this place. Get two dogs and tater tots or fries are free!
- Curry Tots: A monthly special that is only available for this month (August 2024).
I believe they mainly added a curry spice to a mayo (don’t quote me on that, it might not be mayo). The grilled chicken was there, but the onion, red peppers, jalapeño, and cilantro were minor nuances, which were disappointing. A lot of the topping was on top only. The lower 80% didn’t have toppings except the left over.
It didn’t seem as well thought out as a concept. That said, it was still delicious because I do like a little kick.
- Poutine Tots: A regular menu item and it was delicious! The ingredients were well mixed in and well balanced (better than the Curry Tots).
The egg was a great addition. The pork was a great addition. The cheese was stringy good. The gravy is the best part (it is made with flour, so gluten-free beware).
- Tots (general): The bowl is small compared with the amount you get. It makes the dish look great, but it becomes a little difficult to manage if you want to mix in the toppings. The tots seemed fairly plain. Better than you’d get at the store, but not significantly enough to justify the price. Maybe ours were just a bit overcooked, but the inside should be a little fluffier and lighter. Again, I did enjoy the tots overall, but there’s still a bit of room for improvement.
- Chips: Like most pubs. No one seems to make good house made chips. Maybe it’s me.
- Fries: An extra $3 and worth it. Delicious. Nothing special. Just done right. Thin cut, warm to the end, fluffy center, good medium crunchy outside, but a bit salty (like many restaurants).
- Service: Waitress was all business, but pleasant. We seated ourselves, were met with immediately, and she made sure we were taken care of and anticipated our needs.
The food came relatively quickly without delays and was spot on right. I need a lot of water and though I usually ask for two, having only one was not a problem since she always made sure it was full.
- Atmosphere: A little more polished for the neighborhood, but not overly. You can walk in with jeans or a suit and fit in.
The emphasis on dogs is a little refreshing. I am not a dog person, but I can appreciate it to a degree. I think if you are a dog person, you’d LOVE this place.
- Monthly tots special: I think this is what makes Blue Dog Tavern special and what really attracted me to this place. I watched them on Facebook for a few months and saw a couple of fun ones. I mentioned the Curry Tots a friend of mine who shares my appreciation for curry and he insisted we get there to try it. I thought the monthly tots were simpler and less thought out than I saw on Facebook, but I’ve only tried one. The regular tot options look more well thought out and fuller.
Visited Wednesday 4:15-5:45 PM. Their menu on the website is current.
A must-visit for mouthwatering barbecue lovers, known for its outstanding flavors and careful attention to detail.
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Sarah Ford
Absolutely the best barbecue in town. So so good. I also make sure to tell them about my celiac and they take extra good care of me, I've never had a problem here.
A roomy and cozy cafe with unique drink options on tap, perfect for evening hangs and unexpected treats from a local bakery.
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Tonya Wilholt
Roomy yet cozy cafe with good drink options, including root beer and kombucha on tap. Gluten-free pastries from Rise Bakery were an unexpected plus. One of the rare coffee houses to be open in the evening. Would definitely visit again.
Known for its vibrant atmosphere and a fantastic drag brunch, this spot offers a variety of delightful vegetarian options.
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Kasey Klein
This is a regular stop in GR for me when family is visiting. So many vegetarian options and some gluten-free options! Also went to a drag brunch here and that was aaaaah-mazing