This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

I dined at TOG today for a business lunch and, unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing…read more At the end of our meal, I asked for a to-go box because I had barely touched my food. My guest and I spent most of our lunch talking, and I left with nearly an entire meal. About 20 minutes after leaving, I realized I had forgotten my box and immediately called the restaurant to see if it was still there. The young lady who answered the phone asked where I had been seated. I explained that I was at the very first table at the front of the restaurant. Within seconds, she told me there was nothing there. Her tone made it clear that assisting me was not a priority. Given that the hostess stand is located at the back of the restaurant and I was seated at the front, I do not believe there was enough time for her to actually check before dismissing my concern. After I sent an email regarding the situation, the hostess responded that she had walked through the restaurant looking for the box. Based on the timing of our phone conversation, I find that difficult to believe. In her response, she also stated that she checked with the servers after our call had ended, which suggests that no real effort was made while I was on the phone. What is most disappointing is that I am a regular customer. Today, I paid $56.00 for lunch for myself and my business guest. Between a server who was largely absent throughout the meal and the dismissive interaction when I called about my forgotten food, the level of service fell far below what I have come to expect. Everyone has an occasional bad day, but customer service is often defined by how issues are handled after something goes wrong. In this case, I felt dismissed rather than helped. Unfortunately, after today's experience, I do not plan to return.

Stopped in for dinner and it was packed. This place has been on my list forever and I've never…read moreheard any complaints, other than it being in a gas station. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us. The menu is perfect for a large group that includes kids because there is literally something for everyone. Breakfast is available all day and they're open 24/7. It's hard to find anything to complain about! The prices are beyond reasonable and match what most midwestern diners sell for. The food all came out correctly and in a timely manner. They are constantly clearing dirty dishes and cleaning dirty tables. We will definitely come back.

76th Street Truck Stop Diner was a perfectly charming and casual spot to enjoy a late Christmas…read morebrunch. Waited for about 5 minutes in line before we were seated in a booth along the windows. Hardworking staff members made sure that everything was running smoothly and all of our needs were met. The Son of a Biscuit is a delicious culinary abomination that mirrors Ian Malcolm's philosophical musing in Jurassic Park: "Your [cooks] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." 10/10, would order again.

Another great visit. We went on a busy Friday night this time and actually had about a 30 min wait…read morebefore a table but man you can tell how popular this place is because it was a well oiled machine of pumping people in and out. Very well staffed and once a table was free they were busting it and setting up the next group. (Has been told a 30-45 min wait so it was on the lower end of the time given- which you can appreciate that). All that to say this place has TVs for Any and all watch parties for sporting events but also a quieter side if you're focused on company and dinner. Our server was in tune to our needs and stopped by enough even with how busy. And the food is amazing! It's why people stop in for great flavor and big portions at a decent value. We started with the cheesy bread sticks because it's just one of the best shareable appetizers that even our kids love: ranch or marinara dipped you can go wrong! My wifes shrimp fettuccini pasta was so delicious , the in house sauce was so rich and creamy. My chicken parmigiana was also tasty with a mix of flavors that came together. Our kids meals were also decent size. We left we leftovers for another meal. Highly recommend and there's so much to explore on the great menu too.

Arancini: Perfectly crusted. Very light and flaky. The risotto is delicious and I loved the red…read morepepper sauce. Monelli's sub: the bread was toasted well. Meat and cheese was still warm when served. Fries were crispy but a little too soft. Old fashioned: A bit too sweet for my liking and the ice wasn't clear. Service was prompt and professional. Dining area is a bit too dark. Hard for some to read their menus.

smash burgers were dry please go back to regular burgers…read moreservice was great hence 3 stars at about 6:00 they suddenly closed due to technical issues???

We were staying near the airport and found this place! It's really cool!…read moreThe food was so good. The service was quick and friendly. The vibe is modern brewery and it works We will definitely be back!

Five stars across the board.!!!! Listen people !!! this is…read morethe best kept secret restaurant joint in all the Grand Rapids. I don't know how old is place is or how long it has been in business ?? but this is theeeee hole in the wall as we like to say it!! convenient located in Grand Rapids in a small local neighborhood absolutely awesome fast service ,very attentive service ,waitresses were fun, shouting back-and-forth, shouting out orders talking to all of the patrons and customers.. very small inside and very clean !! but yes, very old!! a hole in the WalshIsh 5 star!! but the best part is hands-down, the food !!!!! my counterpart had a burger and said it was the best burger he's ever had. I had breakfast eggs, hashbrowns, and toast, and it was absolutely fantastic. The eggs were fluffy and plenty. The hashbrowns were fresh crispy, and vibrant, and the toast which was the sourdough was the heaviest sourdough. I think I've ever had with so much flavor!!! So to be that simple and to be that delicious is what we want. The pricing is outstanding and when I say outstanding absolutely fantastic. Every restaurant should take notice and you'll be having lines out the door like this place does!! I ordered my breakfast at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and it was spot on !! ...if you're looking for the great American breakfast/burger joint you need to check this place out Grand Rapids !!! if you don't know about this place ....wake up !!!! this is not a 4.5 star. This is a five star find breakfast/lunch "joint!! " PS I didn't take any pictures of the food as I devoured it as it got to my table all the pictures shown are spot on. Enjoy.!!

Hole in the wall diner right down the road from my house. It's an incredibly quaint and cozy place…read morethat feels like a true neighborhood diner. The staff and atmosphere are very homey and the food is always well priced and great portions. I tend to overorder whenever I come here but the leftovers still reheat nicely. I'm a big fan of getting the sweet pancakes or sweet griddle options with potatoes or breakfast meat. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and in good time. I think you can order pickup which is actually really cool and I may have to start doing before super long days at work.They have a parking lot right near the restaurant which is very convenient. Overall, I really love Shelley's and think it's a quintessential american diner experience.

About the best breakfast spot I've found in Grand rapids, and my wife's favorite place. Always a…read morebig line waiting for tables on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but they're quick to get people through. I've not been to the Plainfield location, but this seems like the typical local breakfast spot - close packed tables and multiple rooms as it naturally expanded over the years. It's not super highly polished like a chain place is, but I prefer this vibe. Food is always excellent - pancakes and bacon and sausage. The only one gripe is they don't do hashbrowns! It doesn't appear like there's a ton of parking, but there's both a big lot across the street behind the businesses, and a lot behind Real Food Cafe you can park in (which I was unaware of until recently!).

The hollandaise sauce on the eggs Benedict was gross and from a jar. On the menu, it literally…read moresays "made from scratch" hollandaise sauce. When I asked about it, the waitress told me that they stopped doing it six months ago, but it was still on the menu. Waitress actually did a great job with service. She let me sample the hollandaise sauce and honestly, it tasted weird and I probably should've canceled the order. just don't order it, trust me.. for the misrepresentation and the grossness that ruined my breakfast... One star.

I have frequented this spot a handful of times since my first review, most recently with my friend…read moreMelissa to try some of their featured mortadella sandwiches. We arrived right at 5 pm on a Friday and the place was almost full already! We were surprised but happy for them, and glad to get a nice cozy two-top in a back corner. We were greeted by our awesome server and ordered some food -- two different mortadella sandwiches and an order of fried pickles to start. Neither of us ordered drinks, but I saw some fun-looking cocktails coming over to nearby tables. The fried pickles came out first and they were perfection. I don't usually get this appetizer because I don't like fried pickle spears, but these were thin chips. The ratio of the fried pickle chip vs. spear is way better. And these came with the best runny ranch. It was a huge portion to split between the two of us, so we had lots left over. Our sandwiches came out shortly after and looked amazing. They were super stacked with tons of meat! I really liked the addition of the grainy mustard which helped cut through the fattiness of the meat. My friend liked hers - it had pistachio butter and ricotta (similar to a delicious sandwich I ate at a wine bar in Detroit). Portions are large and it's a cozy, neighborhood spot. They have rotating food features and are always helping out their community with free meals and other philanthropic ventures. Check them out!

After hearing so many good things from friends, we decided to come experience Two Guys Brewing for…read moreourselves! We were unfortunately disappointed by the service and pricing. We were seated quickly, the interior was nicely decorated with Mardi Gras beads. It took a while for our server to come to greet us and eventually bring our drinks. I enjoyed the variety of drink offerings! I was torn between a few items and asked the servers recommendation. I ended up choosing a Korean chicken bowl. The flavors were okay but for almost $20 felt a bit lackluster. Our friends told us the burgers are a must try so maybe in the future that would be what I try instead. Our server seldom came to our table, we had to flag her down to order more drinks and even then she forgot and we had to remind her we placed another drink order. The restaurant was not very busy and we could see her chatting with a table that seemed like employees or family members of employees as people were coming in and out of the kitchen to sit at the table. We had a table of four (two couples) and the server would not split our bill which was fine but a bit inconveniencing. I appreciate local, family owned businesses but felt that our experience was a bit off on this night. I love the mission of Two Guys and their community engagement so I will likely try them again, it could've just been a rough night.

The Indian food was delicious. Server was pleasant. Ambiance was a bar, music not my favorite,…read morebut the food made up for it!!

Wait what?? The DIVE is open?? Get it now!!! The place…read morewhere you can do the worm and it's a judgement free zone. Appreciate the free apps for the locals. Memories are flowing back baby

The atmosphere here is very colorful. All the walls have vibrant murals that look great. It has a…read morevery warm feeling to it all. I ordered a very unique burger, the Babble Burger ($22). This Burger has local beef, ham steak, bacon, 3 cheeses, fried egg, gravy, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions on a Brioche bun. If you love Biscuits and Gravy, this might be for you. For me it was a little too much. The individual parts all seemed very good, just a miss for me. Plus at $22 a pricey burger. They do not have Pepsi or Coke, they have Brix soda. I got Root Beer, because I find that it's usually more stable across independent brands. However it was a miss for me and was below average, though not bad. The service was excellent. Very friendly and happy. Overall a 3 star review. It was an interesting experience for me. Would I return? Probably would give their breakfast a chance, but wouldn't return for the burger. I really did enjoy the murals and service, so I might come back to see if I can raise the rating.

What a fantastic place! Upon entry everyone was very friendly and welcoming…read more The ambiance is neat and full of colorful murals. The food lets get to the food. Never ever have I had such a fantastic burger. The mushrooms were falling out of the burger the flavors all meshed well together. I could taste the bacon and grilled onions. I was even able to get tater tots. I was torn between a burger or a breakfast burrito but went with the burger. The nice thing is there are no fillers in their meat and all of the items are fresh. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

This was our first time going here! It was busy so there was a wait for food and drinks which is…read moreexpected! They have a wide variety of games to play. The size is great, but a few machines didn't pay all our tickets as they were getting low! Would definitely go again! The combination that comes with play and a meal is well worth the deal!

Unfortunately, the service was a bit slow for an empty bar and restaurant space. Pours are…read moredefinitely measured to a tea because it's probably a corporate place. Ended up having to ask someone who wasn't our server to run our cards after 20 minutes waiting for our original server to come back after they dropped the check. The ambiance is very much family-oriented, which is fine, but I was just more disappointed with the lack of timely service when the space felt so empty. The food was mid for the cost of the appetizers. Also, went to the bathroom twice; each time I used a different stall and soap dispenser, but no toilet paper or soap. Just not that impressive.