Grand Rapids Food

Kingma’s Market is bringing back SampleFest in Grand Rapids, featuring 25 Michigan companies, free samples, and a chance to meet local makers on April 18.

A new 24-seat tasting menu restaurant has opened in downtown Grand Rapids, blending New American cuisine with soul, storytelling dishes, and a chef-driven experience from Chef Trimell Hawkins. Cocktail Lounge Tellers is next door.

After more than a dozen years, Grand Butchers in Grand Rapids has closed. The Michigan Street meat shop and deli built a loyal following, with customers now reacting and sharing memories online.

Grand Rapids is getting two new specialty coffee cafés from Wildroast Coffee Co., with a Westside shop opening April 24 and a downtown location planned by year’s end.

A longtime Grand Rapids favorite is closing its doors, but only for now. Beloved British pub, Graydon’s Crossing, is preparing for a full remodel and a reimagined future.

Grand Rapids’ Firebird Bar GR is open on the West Side, serving comfort food, specialty pizzas, and live music. Salad bar and pizza buffet coming March of 2026.

Our Brewing Company is opening a second location in Grand Rapids, taking over Woosah’s Wealthy Street space. The expansion includes a new taproom and “Picnic,” an outdoor food truck courtyard featuring Semi Fredo and Sun Room Suppers.

Fans of Love’s Ice Cream can celebrate. The Grand Rapids favorite is bringing its handcrafted treats to Ada soon.

Lent begins February 18, 2026, and fish fry season is returning to Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Find locations, dates, menus, and prices for Lenten fish fries happening every Friday through April 2.

Butcher’s Union in Grand Rapids ranks No. 11 on Yelp’s 2026 top 100 restaurants, earning praise for meat-forward dishes, weekend brunch, and an impressive whiskey selection.