Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Grand Rapids

"1st I stopped in I was enchanted by the atmosphere. Best chai tea I've ever had, there in house blend was divine. Great place to get loose tea trade..."

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Field & Fire Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Great service! Friendly staff! And amazing food with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We now have a Sunday morning breakfast..."

Pamela Hamilton Mooty

"We stopped in for breakfast Sunday morning and the cafe was not busy. The barista that we ordered from was very friendly, seemed to enjoy her job,..."

Sarah Lynn

"Had lunch here today with the owner, Shelby Kibler. Such great people and a really cool space...it's like walking into a piece of art; the sights,..."

Jordan Lee Irish

"I just went to F&F this morning for a croissant. The woman behind the counter was so kind and sneakily put an extra treat in my to go bag because I..."

Abby D'Addario

"I love everything about this place! The food is amazing- the French pastries Marco is creating is to die for and the bread best in at least Michigan!..."

Marlene Griswold

"Great space, and super friendly staff. Had some lunch items, cappuccino, and pastries. All very well done. Definitely some of the best pastries and..."

Ryan David McClure

"When you want to eat food expertly prepared by people who passionately care about good food and nourishing you, you eat here. Don't pass up this gem...."

Chris McKellar

"Stellar vegan breakfast bowl and house made kombucha. All the staff there is super friendly and helpful. I'll be back soon for..."

Emily Kramer

"Fresh, local ingredients, always served with a unique Flair and flavoring. Have been there numerous times, and has always been good, we have never..."

Jan Lehman

"The food here is like a cross between the comfort of grandma's home cooking and the explosion of the grand finale fireworks on the 4th of July..."

Jermale D. Eddie

"Field & Fire Cafe at 820 Monroe NW, y'all! Excellent breakfast and lunch options that are unlike any other breakfast lunch options. Open at 6am - 3..."

Toni Bal

"Delicious food. Had the grilled cheese and loved it. My girlfriend who is vegetarian raved about the French lentil soup. We are both coffee snobs and..."

Eric O'Daly

"This place is always delicious and from scratch cooking with as local and organic ingredients as possible! They have delicious coffee & coffee..."

Amy Ruis

"Amazing almond croissants, and the best coffee I've ever..."

Saylor Henney

"My favorite place to purchase croissants, macrons and everything..."

Amber Rose

"Everything was perfect. Can not wait to give there lunch a..."

Rob Tamburello Art

"What an awesome lil place. Food was great and atmosphere was very..."

Kim Riggs-Labis

"We had a muffin sample at the Grand River Water Festival today, and now that's all my boyfriend wants to talk about!..."

Stacy Slikkers Noonan

"First time here and it was delicious. Perfect coffee. Had the avocado toast topped with an egg. Really good, quick service, very..."

Janet Kratt Smoyer

"I have always liked their product though I didnt frequent the market location. I was asked to go try out their new cafe and I sure am glad that I..."

Michael Henderson

"Wow! I was in Grand Rapids for a doctor appointment and my mother asked me to stop at Field and Fire for some sweets and she also wanted a ham and..."

Amanda J McNerney

"excellent food and..."

Jacki Warren

"Great food! Great atmosphere! Shelby, you and your team rock! It was so great to see..."

Bobbie Jo Bower

"an amazing burger fest last evening - wow was it..."

Ralph Michael Annunziata

"Great service, kind people, yummy breakfast! And right next door to my barre..."

Sara Van Horn

"I loved the ambience, the food and the coffee. Will definitely come..."

Darren Anderson

"Food is organic, fresh and amazing! I would eat here every day if I..."

Dawn Van

"Delicious! We work across the river on Front street, so we will be back for lunches to..."

Sue Haan-Melinn

"love the amount of seating at Field and Fire. The atmosphere is really inviting, comfortable and clean. I had the jasmine fog tea - with butterfly..."

Chantelle Cook

"Beautiful space buzzing with energy on a Saturday morning. Kind staff! Ample seating! The vegan skillet was delicious, great cook on the veggies and..."

Tatianna Spencer

"Wow! I just had the most delicious turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich I have ever had! So fresh and flavorful, it was amazing!! The oat milk vanilla..."

Richelle Smith

"photos are of vegan crispy tofu sandwich. it was very tasty! not sure if pastries rotate flavors often, but if so, could you please add vegan..."

aaliyah s

"We came for lunch although I got a breakfast dish, vegan nutcase skillet, and my friends got sandwiches. We all loved the food. It was resh and..."

Feryal Alayont

"I like the bread in this cafe. But unfortunately, the bostok I often eat has changed. It seemed to cut costs by using bread on the bottom. ..."

Paul

"Fluffy and flakey pasties, delicious scones (not dry!) And great croissants Also a delicious latte and tea options Lots of vegan..."

Ani Daher

"The staff is very friendly , the location is very spacious. Their breads are excellent , had them before at farmers market. Croissant is flaky &..."

TJ Travels

"My favorite place in downtown Grand Rapids:) I love their coffees. Because I eat only halal, I can find vegetarian options for lunch there with no..."

Ahlam Soliman

"Field & Fire Cafe was an unexpected surprise. Having been through for coffee several times while showing condos on Monroe, I was aware of this spot..."

Jim Hocking

Terra Bagels

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

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Squibb Coffee Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Host your next event here!! Squibb is the perfect place to host your event, at an affordable price compared to so many places with over the top..."

Hillary Glover

"Nice ma & pa coffee and wine shop, serving premium beverages and light menu items. In the morning, you'll find a good range of coffee offerings,..."

Dave Skorupski

"delicious coffee amazing staff and vibe. love the music u play in the..."

Megan Murphy

"It was the only place on Wealthy St open this Labor Day morning. So, quite busy. The two staff members handled it quite well. They deserve a lot of..."

John Costa

"Absolutely loved this place. We had mochas & they were perfect. You must try the toast! Probably best specialty toast I've ever tasted. We visited..."

Stacy Bice

"Truly a cool coffee shop. Has a modern, clean vibe, and an extensive menu, including beer and wine. Coffee menu is quite fun and the drinks are..."

Learn Strength

"Cute coffee shop! Very nice staff and fun atmosphere. Cool hangout spot and good coffee..."

Jemima Biddinger

"Great staff, give them a raise…great coffee, wine, beer and cheese! Usually crowded, but usually I can find a place to sit. Today having a Cordato,..."

Matthew Curry

"OMG !!! The food is amazing ! I took a Rosemary goat toast and my partner an avocado toast and it was so good ! The ingredients are very yummy, the..."

Nina Decaix

"We had our baby shower at Squibb and were very pleased with the event. Mallory and Angel did a great job bartending (coffee drinks, wine and beer)..."

Stephanie Hickel

"Cute place, I had an iced caramel pumpkin latter and a hot cider, both of which were good. It was pretty busy on Sunday afternoon but I'd go..."

Lilly Baker

"Quite little coffee bar, good atmosphere and very friendly staff. I had the cappuccino and it was delicious. Prices are fair $ I didn’t have food..."

Scott Keeney

"Great vibe, super helpful and friendly staff, garden variety of choices ranging from decaf coffee to boozy lattes. Many different types of places to..."

Addison Hawkins

"The Vanilla cold brew with Walnut bitters was really excellent! A bit dark but overall some stellar coffee at a reasonable..."

Chris Lao

"Very cozy coffee shop on Wealthy St. This space gets excellent direct sunlight during the day so it will be a fav throughout the winter..."

Mac Wolf

"Squibb is my favorite place to get coffee, a variety of yummy toasts, and incredible cheeses. The atmosphere is friendly, inviting, productive, and..."

James Hughes

Real Food Cafe

89/100 (1306 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to Real Food Cafe many times and it is never a disappointment. The service is great, food is delicious, and the quantity of food you get..."

Sheri DeHaan

"My first time eating at The Real Food Cafe', and it was Amazing! My experience at both locations in two days, and I am hooked! I go back to visit..."

Ricardo RicanDreams

"First time there this morning! Excellent food, service and atmosphere! We sat at the counter and it was like breakfast and a show! They were the most..."

Lisa Blain

"The food is great I recommend the monster omelette and corn beef hash. Friendly..."

Richard Hannewald

"Always love it! Great service every time - if we ever have any issues with our order, which is rare, they are quick to fix it. This is our favorite..."

Rachel Sall

"You will holla for the challah french toast! I live in Detroit but the 2 1/2 hour drive is worth it. Best breakfast anywhere at any time in the..."

Robbie Fraser

"Outstanding food and service! I enjoyed the best omelette I've had in ages. Pricing was very reasonable for the quality of food..."

Dennis Beard

"Great pancakes and the best sausage patties. We come here at least once every couple weeks for breakfast. The service is outstanding and the food is..."

Andrea Jarmosco Meyerholtz

"Always great food & great service! It might just be our favorite place for..."

Dustin M Fant

"There food is so tasty! Well, I assume it is. I always get the Northland Scramble. It's the best! Also, I've been to 2 other locations, and the food..."

Maylena Rose

"Excellent food and very friendly people to wait on you as you enjoy your meal. Know that payment form is cash or check..."

Tina Kay Hill-Cannon

"This was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I love omelettes, but I'm really particular about how the eggs are cooked. I like them without any..."

Denise Downer McCracken

"Wonderful food , atmosphere and service . This might just become our new breakfast..."

Patricia Gale

"The cinnamon roll pancakes are pure bliss! The fact this restaurant doesn't accept debit or credit cards is forgiven by the tastiness of the food...."

Nikki Deiro

"Largest pancakes I have ever eaten and so yummy! If you come, leave early or expect to wait at least 30 minutes. This restaurant is very organized..."

Emilee B

"What a great place! Bustling, fast courteous service.....food was..."

GAK

"Best Breakfast in town. I LOVE THIS PLACE! Different foods I have ordered from there have all been wonderful, except the Breakfast Burrito. I didn't..."

Neecybaby28

"Awesome Treat. My wife and I have been trying to find a nice place for breakfast for quite some time. Sawyers in Lansing has been closed for over a..."

Jcandrew3

"Loved it! Not only was the food delicious but the staff was awesome and all seemed to love their job, even at that early hour. Definitely recommend..."

Marion

"Not bad. First time there. Had the Eggs Benedict. Eggs poached perfectly. Sauce wasn't homemade but still..."

George

"Outstanding. Best breakfast place I have found around..."

McMasters

"Outstanding!. I work nearby and occasionally get lucky enough to have take-out from Real Food Cafe. Every single meal i've ever had from Real Food..."

BlackPearlSailing

"Made From Scratch. Homemade food using fresh ingredients equals the best breakfast ever. I never tire of this place and the large menu allows me to..."

Lelah

"If only my waistline would allow more visits. Sorry, Wolfgangs: you've been out-breakfasted. Out of roughly ten visits, ordering something new each..."

Nurfle55

"Great (BIG) breakfasts. Good food. A Sunday staple for us. I get South of the Boarder Scramble and there is always enough for a second meal. Daily..."

MID

"Review of Real Food. Great food and service. Diner type cuisine. They serve an excellent breakfast with daily..."

Robin Dible

"This place is amazing. Fantastic breakfast, try Frank's favorite. Wonderful cinnamon rolls, probably the best I've ever had. Portions are big and..."

Scott C.

"Great! Best breakfast in town. A do all reasturate, client meetings,..."

Will

"Brenna was our waitress on this out-of-town family visit, and she was fantastic! Our food was so delicious and so gorgeous!!! Hubby ordered the..."

Kris A Clemence-Lucas

"We came here on a Saturday morning. The wait was quite long but not a problem for us at all. The service was okay,depends on your waitress, hit and..."

Patience Ruan Finley

"Great food. Always a line when we drive pass to Taco Boy. We gave it a try today and had a great taste meal. Will be coming back and need to try the..."

Matt Stehouwer

"Good food. Farmer's omelet was pretty basic. My wife got the westsider...I think it's called. That is her go to for breakfast here. Note: there is a..."

Roger Whittum

"Very good food breakfast is good. Friendly staff but too busy food took 35..."

Art Deco

"Reasonable prices, fantastic food, and very friendly service. Their ginger molasses cookie is amazing, and the German chocolate cake is delicious. I..."

Brandon Petrowski

"They were super packed when we arrived. 10 minute wait, not bad. Our service was great. Food was great (they can cook an over medium egg). Came..."

N Robbins

"Excited that I got to try real food cafe again on a brief trip to GR! The food certainly didn’t disappoint! As you can see I had bites of my food..."

Becky A.

"Nice cafe. Descent breakfast. Large portions. You definitely won’t leave hungry! Friendly..."

K M

"Been here many times. Food is good, but our waitress needed an attitude adjustment. Made us feel like we were an inconvenience to her life! At first..."

Mandy

The Westsider Cafe

89/100 (2328 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, staff, and atmosphere! This places makes you feel at home and has a great variety of lunch and breakfast food. We are regulars here and..."

Rachael Tamez

"This place has been my boyfriend and his family's go to place for many years, and now I'm lucky enough to get to eat here every time I visit Grand..."

Courtney Smith

"My sister brought me there for my birthday brunch...and it was some of the best food I have ever had! The service was wonderful! Yummiest breakfast..."

Alix Elizabeth Alderink

"This is the best place for breakfast in Grand Rapids, hands down!!! I love all of the Polish options! Also, everything else on the menu! Friendly..."

Mindi Ketchel

"We usually get breakfast which is amazing. This time we got there at ll:30 so we did the polish platter...."

Patti Douglass Elliott

"This place is always a treat and never lets me down. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and super amazing..."

Kylee Simonne Boyea

"The best breakfast place in town, hands down! Went there 3 years ago for the first time and loved it ever..."

Ideree Bur

"Best place to get breakfast hands down... I highly recommend Westside..."

Jeff Wilson

"Being our first time with our out of towners we were very pleased. The food was hot, coffee good, wait staff very friendly, wait time short and..."

Fran Ratajczak

"ALWAYS great food and fantastic staff. Very attentive and happy to please. Food was excellent. Love this place, atmosphere and..."

Aaron West

"We split a veggie skillet for breakfast and there was plenty of delicious food for the both of us. Our servers were friendly, fun and efficient. The..."

Teresa Caliguri

"I recommend the Cinnamon French Toast or Belgian Waffle. My favorites. Very busy but worth the wait and they will do take outs..."

Darla Alexander

"If you want to eat here for breakfast on the weekend, be prepared to wait. It is worth the wait. It's worth the drive and out of the heart of..."

Kevin Werner

"A good looking diner with delicious tasting food! I had the #2: Hungrier which came with their buttermilk pancakes. I enjoyed every bite of this..."

Jose Garza

"Went to Grand Rapids for a wedding. We stopped at this little place that was a Google search of "Places to eat near me." Can I say... OMG!! We went..."

Evelena Traykovich

"At first we were seated at an table sandwiched between people who were within back slapping distance on both sides. We just about left since we did..."

David Bouwkamp

"Food was amazing. Service was good, but they seemed too busy gossiping before acknowledging..."

Melissa West

"We were happy to revisit Westsider Cafe for the first time in a long time. It was still busy, but a wait should be expected at any place worth the..."

Zachary Burkum

"Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was spot on! We were greeted with friendly smiles and greetings right away. My wife and I..."

Tim Wolf

"There were a few reviews that didn't seem too please with service. I must say our service was wonderful. Our girl was very attentive and was quick..."

Alex Boekeloo

"One of the best breakfast spots in town! Great atmosphere, great service, great food. I've been here many times and will be back many times in the..."

Max G

"My breakfast came out quick despite a full restaurant. The portions were large especially the potatoes that were cooked perfectly with a crisp..."

Aaron Savage

Madcap Coffee Company

88/100 (1988 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Cheap Eats

"We stopped in midweek around noon and had speedy service. The staff here is very lovely and don’t mind taking the time to explain the differences..."

Kyle H.

"Legit coffee shop. The place ambiance is what a proper coffee shop should be. Friendly and professional staff. The barista knows what he is doing and..."

Isaac yepes

"This Madcap location is in the perfect spot downtown. Just be sure to get here before or past peak time to enjoy it. Friendly staff and tasty coffee...."

Hannah Taplin

"I love places like this if you love good coffee / espresso this is definitely the place to go. They know what they're doing although it may be on the..."

Dark One

"My favorite coffee place. I don’t even live here but will make a point to stop in. Nice selection of drinks and also beans to chose..."

Sheldon kranendonk

"This is a great coffee shop, albeit a bit pretentious. The baristas seem very knowledgeable and skilled. The coffee and pastries seem to be of very..."

Tristian Sanderson

"My wife and I searched to find the best coffee shop in the Grand Rapids area, and I think we found it(prove me wrong). Loved the atmosphere of the..."

Dakota Kildoo

"can’t go a week without a visit to this cafe. baristas and staff are phenomenal and super sweet. their espresso (available to purchase as well) is..."

Jayla Wesley

"One of my favorite lattes ever...their yam one in winter.. so..."

Michelle Kooi

"The latte here was amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. This is the type of place where they really care about the quality of each..."

Neil Rischl

"I’ve tried a lot of coffee in GR and this place has the best tasting espresso. I ordered a mocha and was impressed with the rich flavor of the..."

The Coffee Guy

"Nice coffee shop. I had the cinnamon latte with oat milk. Seemed to be a little cheaper than other shops. And served in a real ceramic cup. Nice..."

Brad Harris

"Best coffee and service around! Their sister location in Detroit is just as..."

Sunny Grewal

"Super sweet staff, lovely environment, and delicious iced chai latte! Definitely a must stop when visiting..."

Heidi Considine

"This is definitely a place for authentic coffee lovers. Their espresso was incredible but I wasn't used to the way they made the drink for what it..."

Melissa Horn

"Had a cup of coffee and breakfast here multiple times to get the day moving and loved every time. No, like for realsees... if I'm in Grand Rapids..."

Buck Stallion

"Stopped my Madcap during the ArtWalk (for which its location is absolutely perfect for people-watching). We'd been tooling around for a couple of..."

Mickey Sattler

"My husband and I both enjoyed our coffees. I had an iced pourover and it was made extremely well. The employee at the counter was great to talk to;..."

Rachel

Dairy Queen (treat)

"Fast, friendly, and they do local charity fund raising..."

Derick Bailey

"Always a great summer treat for ice cream and snacks. The staff are all very friendly and keep the line moving quickly so you seldom wait very long...."

J. Smith

"Best in town. Always friendly. Kinda like the owners a bit too. We will miss them, and the Buster bars, Banana splits, yum. Will miss it all really...."

Frederick Jost (Fred)

"My twist cone was so good and I felt the prices were cheap. I bought two large twists for under $4. So good..."

Jennifer Tadeo

"I stopped by the Walker Street Dairy Queen to get my first treat of the year – 2022!! My favorite! A butterscotch Dilly Bar! When I was in high..."

Rick and Brenda Becker

"Nice and cold and sweet on a warm summer day. So glad they worked it out to remain..."

janice Reynolds

"It’s Dairy Queen! So glad they are staying open; due to new owners. Operating Hours as of..."

K Nic

"It was so sad to see the DQ close on Fulton street but I'm so happy to see that the DQ is open on Walker street. The service and friendlyness makes..."

Ernie Smith

"Ice cream cake still available. No hamburgers only hotdogs..."

Guero Rodriguez

"We love Dairy Queen, and this location has great service. Ilmy family goes to this Dairy Queen around twice a week in the summer, and when it's not..."

Scott Pelak

"Always got great service and friendly staff. Been going here for over fourty..."

Robert Boelema

"Love there twist ice cream its..."

Lizzbeth Katt

Mudpenny

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"We came based on a recommendation and were happy that we did. We arrived at about 1:30 pm on a Saturday and the place wasn't busy luckily as the..."

Feryal Alayont

"Absolute BEST breakfast place I have ever been to, and that’s no exaggeration. The environment was beautiful! Modern and very well kept. Typical..."

Kermit_InBed

"Delicious!!! Great spot for a solo lunch, to meet up with friends, or read a book. The staff was super friendly. I got the O.G. breakfast sandwich..."

Heidi Considine

"I would give more stars if I can! Food is really good and delicious with fresh ingredients in a welcoming friendly atmosphere. You can tell from the..."

Fatma Pir Cakmak

"We had the Kevin Malone and the Muddy Cristo, and both were amazing. The coffee was very good but their steamer was down, so we will have to come..."

Josh O'Berski

"Firstly, the muddy mint drink was one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had! It was so smooth and subtle. So good! We shared the orange pancakes,..."

Kim Hults

"We had a delightful breakfast here. The ambiance is top notch with a comfortably restored older building looking out on a vibrant neighborhood...."

David Bouwkamp

"Enjoyed our visit to Mudpenny. Both our meals were great, especially the club sandwich. The coffee was much better than the usual sludge at breakfast..."

Nathan Ver Beek

"Mudpenny has absolutely DELICIOUS food. It’s nice that they have a parking lot, but the place was just a smidge difficult to find if you’re using..."

Amber Stahl

"Mudpenny is one of my favorite places to eat in Grand Rapids. They have delicious food and delightful coffee. I have e joyed my experiences there...."

Michelle Kooi

"Interesting coffee/breakfast spot with an unusual menu - good selection of vegan/vegetarian options. My "OG" breakfast sandwich with added bacon was..."

Patrick Conlan

"Very thoughtful, comfortable, and efficient business. We had a really positive experience overall and will definitely be coming back next time..."

Danielle Melgar

"I found this place thanks to another Google Reviewer, so thank you! I really liked the Mudpenny, only some minor quirks. I has the Muddy Cristo for..."

Craig Pressley

"It was very open yet cozy there. I got the muddy cristo and my mom got the chicken salad sandwich. Both were very good. Servers were welcoming...."

Sydney Lim

"Stopped by this place on the fly for a coffee emergency. It's a real gem. The Café Miel was made well, and the blueberry scones tasted super fresh..."

Lisa Whalen

"We’ve now had Mudpenny cater our son’s backyard birthday party two years running. While on the slightly pricey side for group food, you get what..."

Gabby Hrit

"The coffee is top notch and food is SO satisfying + delish!! Awesome atmosphere, plus great staff. 5 stars all the..."

Patricia Lawrence

"Five stars, and more! Roosevelt Park location is beautiful. The atmosphere is great for a quick trip, study spot, dates, hanging out...everything!..."

Bethany Lee

"This is one of my most frequented coffee shops in Grand Rapids. I've been going here since they first opened and there honestly isn't a bad thing I..."

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