The best that I can figure, Cascade Winery is the only true wine tasting room in Grand Rapids. We…read morevisited this diamond in the rough last week. Being from SW Michigan where we can get to about 50 wineries in less than 40 minutes, I wasn't expecting Cascade Winery to be in an industrial type complex. But I was pleasantly surprised that the tasting room was pretty nice and quite large. They have lots of seating in the tasting room and another room for private events. Our pourer was the son of the owner. He was very knowledgeable and fun to speak with. We tried all the reds, a few whites, and a specialty wine. They were all very good. Cascade Winery doesn't grow their own grapes. A good portion come from Michigan and others come from California. The winery is also known as the Jaden James Brewery. We did not taste any of their beers or their mead. We came home with three bottles - Raspberry Chocolate Silk, Symphony Blush, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm excited to share them with my friends.

Went there last night for a wine tasting party. They supplied 6 tickets and a nice tray of crackers…read moreand cheese. This was a great way to sample their amazing selection! I'm gluten free, so the beers were a no-go, but I did enjoy a nice selection of wine (the red blend was my favorite) and hard ciders (a mix of raspberry and strawberry was nice and mellow, but the blueberry hard cider was great as well). We also were able to try the jalapeño wine. Not what I was expecting, but a great experience and a new taste! The atmosphere here is nice and down to earth. I felt very comfortable and the people behind the counter are really friendly, and eager to help. I'll come back here for some relaxing time to enjoy a nice glass of wine or cider.

Delicious mead! As mead makers ourselves, we can vouch for the excellent quality. Loved that it…read morewas all still mead. We will definitely be coming back when we are in GR.

Such a cute shop!! It was our first time trying mead and the staff was so welcoming and…read moreinformative. The mead was fantastic! Would definitely return!

It is a great place eat at food trucks, drink all different kind of Ciders and the Ambiance is…read morefantastic. GREAT

Love! I've been a long time fan of the brunch cider- and being able to visit the "farm" and try it…read morein person was amazing. It makes for a great day outside and enjoying the nice weather, enjoying a few nice drinks. They have a fire pit and blankets for at night, and offer food truck selections during the day. Don't forget to pick up some of their donuts- they make them in house! Romos pro tip: if you're visiting in Michigan in the summer- be careful in the tree line area. My husband found a tick crawling on his knee.

Cool road side, family owned, winery. We each had a slushy, which is a MUST. Crisp, sweet, ice…read morecold, and packed with flavor. Absolutely refreshing on a hot evening. We enjoyed the peach, bramble berry, and Raspberry. The debate continues as to which was the best. Then we shared a flight of the fruit wine. The world is full of boring whites and reds, so we were on a journey to experience wine locally created from fruit. We were not disappointed. Each had a unique and interesting character. We like them all but enjoyed the white cranberry and black cherry the most. Food: they claim they make their food from scratch. And, they should be proud. We shared: The spinach salad with bacon dressing was fantastic. A little boring but solid, the guacamole could use some salt and lemon. However, the mini chicken chimis were good and the queso pared great. However, the Memphis style pork taco stole the show: pork cheddar jack, wonderful coleslaw and a sweet BBQ sauce was the perfect blend of greatness in a gringo flour taco. They have a pub like interior and an acceptable shaded outdoor sitting area with a pond and water fountian that reduces the road noise. If you find yourself within 50 miles it is well worth the drive.

This was our last stop on our girls' wine weekend and it was a little disappointing. I knew to…read moreexpect a more fast food style service, which was ok. We were all very excited to try the FOUR wine slushies! Sadly, they were just ok. The atmosphere is a little odd. It's on a fairly busy street but that definitely tried to make it feel less busy inside, however the fast food style service doesn't mesh with that. I'd be curious to go back and try some of their wines, but won't go too far out of my way to do so.

Cool people, cool place, and even better cider…read more People's Cider Company is one of the few places, as a woman, that I feel 100% safe to leave my drink unattended. The owner, regulars, and bartenders are like surrogate brothers/sisters and watch out for everyone there - new acquaintances and old friends. Everyone is marvelously welcoming, and the place has a quirky local pub vibe. The place is small and intimate, so you don't walk in without walking out with new friend. I have brought my young daughter here for years (we grab a Fanta from next door at Chicago Style Gyro for her - that glorious place is a whole other 5 star review) and the people here treat her like their beloved niece. This will be the place she celebrates her 21st at. The cider here is unimaginably delicious. The seasonal selections and the staple flavors are all wins. Devout beer-only drinkers, hard cider experimenters, and cider connoisseurs will find something delicious to drink there. And every dollar stays local -with all local ingredients and local production. I highly recommend stopping by in summer to experience grabbing a cold mug of PCC cider, finding a seat in their patio, and watching the cars go by while the sun sets over Leonard. And the hot cider in winter is soul soothing especially while watching the snow blow outside.

First time I went to an "only cider" drinking establishment. As a lifelong beer drinker, I decided…read moreto keep an open mind--my last cider experience was in the UK with Strongbow which was not my cuppa at all. Let me tell ya the cider at Peoples is not your 1990s cider at all--it was awesome!! I had the Ginger Adams--3x(still got that beer mentality where ya stick to the same beer all night) but my comrades tried a variety of ciders where each had their own unique tastiness: sweet for the Zema crowd and different levels of dry for the more traditional drinker-afficionado. The environment is fantastic as well--small, small Irish pub with some vinyl you can request to be played. The barkeep shook my hand and introduced himself with my first order. This place gives ya hope in the fact that others in the world still accept all types of people as PEOPLE. There was definitely a regulars group present but just like diehard Lions fans, we were welcomed aboard with enthusiasm. My new favorite pub in GR--in fact the only authentic genuine pub in the city. Love it!

What a vibe! This is such a cute spot tucked in the main strip on wealthy street! The entrance is a…read morelittle unassuming- if you're not paying attention you might miss it. The bartenders were super friendly and great at suggesting drinks. Both drinks that I had were well balanced with an appealing appearance. I can't wait to be back!

Pros: amazing spirits and concoctions Cons: a wee bit pricy…read more~$12/drink, limited parking Such a beautiful location. Not too much seating, but cozy. Drinks are a little steep, but are really lovely. Build-a-bramble with dry gin was a top favorite. House blackberry lemonade with mint, a little fiz, and the dry gin (you can pick what spirit to add), was light, effervescent, and gorgeous. I had an Old Fashioned -but the Bramble shined. There's street parking so finding a spot on that section of Wealthy can be tricky.

Pux Cider has been one of my go to concert venues. I have attended countless shows here over the…read moreyears and have always had such a good time. They cultivate a very fun and comfortable environment. Despite being a small space, they manage to pack so many events and people in to be able to connect. They often have game nights with Mario Kart, MtG, and lots of live music. I don't drink alcohol so I can't speak to the ciders but I know they have a good variety for different palates. They recently added some food to the menu which I think was a fun addition. It's bar food but well priced IMO. The staff have always been soooo incredibly kind and supportive of the local community. You can tell that they really value the people who come in and make a concerted effort to get to know everyone. I have only had good experiences talking with them and they always are good to remember me and give me a warm welcome. They do have a small parking lot and there's a park across the street in case anything gets filled! I definitely recommend checking out some local music here or attending one of the collabs with the Cheese Lady next door.

A group of us attended a drag show Pux was hosting summer of last year. It was my first time there…read moreand I absolutely had a great time. The staff was excellent that day, creative drinks, clean and open space. I also love the Bluebarb hard cider I tried at the Pyramid Scheme Aug. 4, celebrating the Abdul primary win, but also more local races that progressives won. So I made an intentional stop this post primary day to buy a 6- pack at their Fuller St location. Thank you for ALL you do for your community, Pux

Ok leave it to me. We are in town hitting the local drag and my hubby suggests a drink. Always…read moredown to clown. I love the lagers but it has to be light. We notice Pino Grigio on the menu. Sold. Yes. We are at a brewing company and I'm drinking wine. Appreciation for the inclusivity. Salud! We'll be back. The staff is THE BEST. WELL DONE, Our Brewing Company.

Great beer and super cool vibe. Service was awesome. We will be back on our next visit.read more