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    Choo Choo Grill

    4.2 (111 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    CHOO CHOO GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Cute corner exterior
    Kerry F.

    The choo-choo grill is an endangered species. A throwback to a simpler time where Food wasn't trying to be cutting edge but instead just focused on being delicious. The choo-choo grill is your classic American diner. Serving up both breakfast and lunch the food is not fancy, but it is made with love And is made well. The interior is small two booths and counter seating only. What is probably most remarkable, though is that you're only a stranger there once. Every time we dine in, I am amazed at the number of regulars and repeat customers. What's even more impressive that they are remembered by the staff in return. There's terrific community connection going on within this small brick building. Rick, Kathy and Mary do a fantastic job making you feel welcome while simultaneously keeping your coffee mug filled and your order out to you fast. My personal go to is always the cakes and more there is something about a fluffy pancake hot off the flat top that is just magical and don't you dare leave without trying one of their malts ! The chocolate peanut butter is to die for! Currently the building is for sale, so who knows how much time we'll have left before the last train pulls out of the station, so get in and enjoy it while you can.

    Red Caboose combo plus drink.
    Stuart B.

    Old school diner with very friendly service. This place is usually busy with small counter and a few small tables. The burger plate was very traditional, one of the few places where they ask how you want it cooked. I ordered this 1/2 pound burger as medium but it came medium-well. Still tasted good though.

    Awesome tiny place
    Michael R.

    This is a super Yelp find thank you yelpers for nailing another one. First morning in Grand Rapids I had breakfast here a true find. Family owned and operated since 1920 and still family run and owned. It is a tiny place with the best food and everyone knew everyone. Soon I will definitely be a local they know also so so good find this little place grab a stool and enjoy a great place. Oh yea the coffee is incredible also

    Iheartgrandrapids I.

    The Choo Choo was bought in 1946, turned into a restaurant in 1957, and this year, the Choo will have been run by the same family for 63 years! A legendary Creston staple & hidden gem in Grand Rapids! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The menu is simple & classic, and that's exactly what makes it outstanding. Traditional made burgers, fries, and old fashioned shakes make this grill the only one of its kind in Grand Rapids. As you can guess by its name, the Choo is filled with fascinating railroad and train memorabilia. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The Choo has some of the best service in GR, possibly the best burger in GR, and DEFINITELY the best shakes in GR, made with real milk and ice cream! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The Big Red Caboose burger & Chocolate Peanut Butter malt are the fan favorites around here. ⁣⁣ A MUST STOP diner in Grand Rapids. If you've never been here, you need to add it to your list STAT.

    Omelette and toast
    Stacey P.

    We came here from a doctor appointment early in the morning. We both ordered the omelette and we took it to go. The place was inviting and the atmosphere is small and quaint. The food was delicious when we got home and ate it. We enjoyed the food and the place was not corporate owned so the food was made to order. I would recommend

    Tony V.

    Very small building, limited seating but was able to eat here on a weekday during lunch time. Ordered a patty melt with fries along with a bowl of chili. The chili bowl was served immediately and the food was ready within 10-15 minutes of waiting. Chili tasted great, although the crackers served alongside it seemed to taste a bit on the stale side. The patty melt was delicious with a pretty thick meat patty compared to the usual patty melts I've seen. Side of fries was very generous and can easily be for two people. Overall great experience, a bit on the pricier side for such a small place, but would come again if friends wanted to (Although be careful of that as seating is limited).

    Susan M.

    The genuine kindness and good old time service will blow you away. Add to that downright delicious burgers and malts and you will keep coming back. It's tight seating inside but totally worth it as the inside is so very unique and fun, and the relationships you build will be worth the coziness.

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    The best burger in town! The staff is so friendly. Feels like you're visiting someone's home. This is a treasure!

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    The best greasy spoon in GR. A long staple of the city, get there early for lunch to get a spot. Burgers are good and the Melts.

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    The place needs a update of upholstery but best no thrill 1 lb Legend Burger and peanut butter malt Shake I had in a long time

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    Always a great place to stop in. Great Berger's and just some nice people that work there

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    Best burgers ever! Can only be topped by the breakfasts available-the Conductor is to die for!!!

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    Small, very small, but perfect. Burgers are great! Service is friendly. Sit at the bar if possible for maximum effect!

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    It's my birthday weekend and wanted to treat myself to a luxurious brunch. Of course I chose…read moreLittlebird for the best French omelettes in the area. I adore crab so ordering that was a no brainer. Their coffee is strong. It took a ton of cream to change the color... though it was delicious with free refills for $5. The omelette was heaven. All the flavors melded well and I appreciated the crisp acidic salad to cut the richness of the omelette. My only critique is wishing the crab salad topping was a bit more decadent. For $21 I was hoping for big lumps of crab rather than cool shredded mayo based salad. All in all, I love this place, I love the concept. It was quite busy and was thankful to snag a seat at the bar. The service was friendly and quick. Best hipster establishment I've patronized in a long time. Make a reservation if you have a group or pray there is a seat at the bar. Keep doing your thang Littlebird!!

    I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

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    1.9 mi
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    Locally sourced ingredients
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    4.3
    (759 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Full bar
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    I think this is a nice little chain restaurant in the food department, At this location in Grand…read moreRapids we didn't have great service. We had a reservation and waited for a table. Got seated and were never welcomed we had to ask a server to please get us drinks. The same thing happened when we needed to order. It seemed no one knew we were in the section. Our table of three took us almost 1.45 to have lunch. Front of the house might not have had it together but the kitchen did! The food was great! We had fried green tomato app- fantastic sauce. One had shrimp and grits she loved her meal- grits were course ground. I had the veggie omelette and subbed Brussels sprouts for potatoes and they were amazing. I would highly recommend trying this combo! All in all food is good but the service was slow and not very efficient- honestly the service was bad enough to rate a three but I loved those dang Brussels sprouts with my omelette!

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
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