Excellent food! We brought in a group of 13 with no warning on a Saturday at lunchtime. (We didn't know that many people were joining us till the last minute.) The staff were completely friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, bright and open. I love the unique pizza options -- Mediterranean pizza was so good. Some in our group had wraps, salads, and the kids with us enjoyed the chicken fingers and fries. All of it was very good!
I literally never leave reviews as often as I should, but this place deserves a review! I wish i would of gotten our servers name but I didn’t! However hands down my family and I received the best customer service experience today at lunch from the gentleman that waited on us. He was polite, very attentive, and gave great recommendations on too of being genuinely friendly. Its been years since we have experienced service like this in the hospitality industry! I thanked him and let his manager know! I don’t know if they just really are good about who they hire, or if this man just went the extra mile because its who he is! We will definitely frequent this establishment with hopes that all the staff is like him!! Also the pizza was amazing!!! So big shout out to the cooks also!!! Thanks for treating us so good!! We will be back!
The young man I spoke to had made a mistake with my order and was very apologetic and took accountability and empathized with my frustration. The workers and management really care about their customers satisfaction and they strive to make things right when they do make mistakes. Thank you to the young man who I spoke with regarding my order for being such a kind, caring human being with empathy and also thanks to Rafael for also having standards of customer satisfaction and enjoyment met.
Their pizzas are DELICIOUS by the way.
Updated* wanted to add photos of my 2 fav pizzas I always get, Greek and margherita 😋
This pizza I must say is very good! I was very pleased with my experience. Place was clean, service was on point, and even the bread sticks were amazing. As far as pizza goes….. this is now my first choice above all the rest. In addition the gluten free pizza was great too which is hard to come by in Grand Rapids.
Friendly staff. We went in a group of 17 and were seated fairly quickly. The food came out fast. Everyone enjoyed it. My husband and I ordered a pizza and sandwich to share so we could try both. The croutons on the salad were so good. Would recommend if in the area to check this place out. Pictures of some of the ordered items from our group.
Best Detroit style pizza. Crust is perfectly crispy but soft. Toppings are fresh and delicious.
Great pizza! But you probably knew that already. What I found particularly good was the old world pepperoni. It has a great spice level that really brings out the best in the sauce and crust. A very unique style of pizza you won't be able to get anywhere else. Rather than greasy like New York style the crust is buttery which is great just remember to bring some anti-acids if you are prone to heartburn.
One a separate note, Buddy's brew is a great beer to pair with the pizza. A light wheat beer with a touch of grapefruit is a great balance to the dense pizza.
I'm in the area from several states away and needed something within walking distance of my hotel. A quick Maps search and Buddy's popped up in an area riddled with national chains. I much prefer the local scene.
Walked in and was quickly greeted and seated.
The waiter was over in a hurry and I ordered a local IPA. He was back within minutes with my ice cold beer and to take my order. The garlic bread was good. The bread itself was amazing and at that point, I became real excited about the pizza. The IPA was beautiful and tasty.
I ordered the Detroiter. I knew at first bite, I was in love. The cheese was stretchy, the crust was thick but crispy, sauce was perfectly seasoned and chunky. The pizza was not greasy or overly salty. It may have been perfect.
I don't know when I'll be back in the state of Michigan but if I ever do, I'm coming back to Buddy's.
THE Detroit Style Pizza. It's an absolute pleasure on every visit. And the service is outstanding. Also try the fried veggies.
My husband and I ate here for the first time yesterday for a late lunch. The lunch rush was gone which was no big deal. We ate at the bar as we usually do. I am familiar with the Buddy's in the Detroit area and have always loved their pizza! The buddies in Grand Rapids did not disappoint. It's just as I remembered (maybe better, because it's been a LONG time)! I love the fact that local Detroit brews and spirits are offered as well. We had great service and everybody was very nice. Highly recommend!
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