I was planning an afternoon in Holland and I found this spot on Yelp. I love grilled cheese (and…read moreactually call them toastie cheese sandwiches) so I was hoping I could snag a quick lunch. I lucked out with a 15 minute parking spot across the street and ran in. The front of the space has a cheese counter and lots of products for sale to create the cheeseboard of your dreams. I saw cutting boards, crackers and accoutrements, cookbooks, and more. I was on a mission, though, so I headed towards the back and through what looked to be a wine tasting area. Then I entered the Grilled Cheese Bistro, with its cute seating area and friendly employee. The menu is pretty simple -- choose your toastie (they have a handful of curated options), pick half or full sandwich, choose your bread, choose your side (chips, pickle, or bread), and then add a cup or a bowl of soup. All the options sounded delicious but I'm a savory person, always, so i got the Mama Mia, which has two kinds of cheese, pesto, and tomato. I went with the recommended Italian bread, and I added a cup of the tomato bisque, which is self-serve. They also had chicken pot pie and minestrone. My sandwich was done quickly and looked delicious -- super cheesy and perfectly toasted (aka it didn't destroy the roof of my mouth). The pesto and tomato were great additions, and dunking it in the soup was so fun and tasty. I loved this lunch so much and I wish they would open a location in Grand Rapids! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

They have a large variety of cheeses and wine from different countries that you can taste test and…read moreare excellent! Their soups and grilled cheese sandwiches are from the cheeses they sell in the store. OMG sooo good! You choose the type of bread and cheese for your sandwich. You won't be disappointed. The staff is friendly and the store is well displayed and very clean.

A great for real Butcher Shop! Nice meat selections & excellent bratwurst in many flavors. The…read moreJerkey is also excellent!

The Bearded Dutchman was okay, but unfortunately didn't live up to the recommendations I had…read morereceived. The meat sticks were good overall, although I thought they could have used a little more flavor. I specifically stopped in hoping to pick up some blueberry brats, but they were sold out, so I went with the beer brats instead. They were decent, but again seemed to lack seasoning. I also asked about the cheese dips. The young gentleman working behind the counter was polite, but he didn't offer much guidance or any recommendations when I asked about the options. I ended up trying the jerk dip, which tasted more like cream cheese than jerk seasoning and had little flavor. Overall, nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. The Bearded Dutchman came highly recommended, so perhaps my expectations were a little high. I'd be willing to give the blueberry brats a try if I'm back in the area and they're available, but this visit fell short of expectations.

What a Gem of Holland! Went on a Saturday after the farmers market looking for local deli meat. It…read morewas busy but everyone was helped quickly and efficiently. Ended up with salami, steaks and brawt ends. They also had other things like milks, eggs and jerky. Prices were very fare and they had a huge selection of all different types of meats. Really enjoy supporting a local business that's also family operated. It was sweet seeing on the website all the different family members participating in the business. Highly reccomend and this will forever be our butchers for when in Holland!

Thank you Earls for taking care of us…read more.. They hit us with a sale for their 25th anniversary. Busy busy! Friendly service, loving family.

Came in when I was in town visiting…read more Cute, small store that is filled with jams, salsas, and other similar items (and wine). A bit pricier than other specialty shops in Grand Haven and S. Haven, but good stuff. Also had a few free samples of products, which were good.

Nice size store with a wine bar/tasting area in the back. Also they have a lot of good samples…read more Always a great stop!

I shop at Bob's Butcher Block regularly. Much better cuts of beef than their competitors. I always…read moreget my Thanksgiving, turkey from them, no hormones, no antibiotics, cage, free! I have people who don't even like turkey love my turkey. I have purchased from Bob's Butcher block. In looking at the reviews, I have never seen anyone handle meat and money without putting on and taking off gloves. They are very conscious about that. As far as meat being tough, that is a chef problem, not a cut of beef problem. If you are having problems with tough meat, it is most likely due to not understanding how different cuts of meat need to be prepared. Some need to be slow roasted, some need to be seared and left medium to medium rare. The staff are knowledgeable on how to cook the meat. There are also 1 million videos out there on YouTube on how to cook/slow cook/fry/roast/grill your meat.

I never had fun buying meat before but I finally checked out this place and the staff was great…read more They were knowledgeable, friendly, eager to help, and made me laugh when I asked about a cut of beef. I don't buy meat enough to vouch for quality but I ate some of my steak tonight and it was sooo good! I feel like grocery stores are usually hit or miss but I have high hopes for this place. I'll definitely be back. :)

Incredibly delicious, locally sourced preserves, honey and syrup!…read more Located in the Downtown Market, this place is a total gem. Crafting their product from the agriculturally-abundant Southwestern Michigan, they source all of their products within a 50-mile radius... and the fruits of their labor are perfect proof of the quality produce we have in our tiny corner of the world! I've been greeted by a very friendly young gentleman behind the counter each time I've approached, and they have samples of most of their preserves out as well. Do stop by and try some. Your taste buds will be stoked! As a pear lover, their Pear & Cardamom is my favorite. The wildflower honey is also fantastic!

Stopped by the downtown market location in grand rapids. Clean and cute little shop. Enjoyed the…read morebourbon maple syrup and their unique jams. Coming from Austin, Tx a big foodie community, that uses locally sourced food, I was pleasantly suprised to see the ingredients in their products are local. Love that in a product!! We nearly drank the maple syrup it is so delicious. Sending some for a gift to a foodie friend in Colorado, if that tells you anything. Support local small business!

Super cute store with a great selection! We noticed some of the same souvenirs at other locations…read moresuch as the Windmill Gardens, but the prices were slightly cheaper here. Everything was wrapped up nicely and made it home safe.

Recently came here with my wife and this was our very first story checked out upon visiting…read moredowntown holland. This place is very rich in it's dutch history as a great place to get some nice touristy gifts. Great selection of glass figurines and porcelain Kitchen goods. Prices were a bit High but the selection and uniqueness is above all. Overall I thought it was a decent store to check out

I have been shopping at The Seasoned Home for years & LOVE this store! They always have LOTS of…read morefresh teas and spices to choose from! And they have tons of choices for dips, drink mixes, soups, breads.....SO many great & beautiful finds to decorate your home!! I actually haven't been in a while because I've been sick so I learned that they have a new manager named Oke! She helped me pick my teas, which is why I was there. She was so incredibly helpful/knowledgeable about the tea flavors, asking what I liked & was looking for specifically. I love that she was able to direct me towards flavors I hadn't tried before based upon what I like. SUPER, SUPER NICE! Love that she asked about what I'd like to see in the store! The front staff, Bella helped me pick out some delicious dip, which I am eager to try! The store is definitely one of my favorites! The staff is so kind, every time I come in, it makes for a wonderful shopping experience! Ladies I will definitely be back!!

Awesome store and help! Huge selection of unique and fun items for the home and kitchen!read more