Joe's Pizza King

Quarantino's is one of those places that is totally worth the hype. They originally opened as a pop…read moreup in 2020 (hence the name), but they are so popular that they've stayed open and even expanded to include a bar and dining area. We've gotten plenty of takeout from Quarantino's over the years, but only recently stopped by to dine in. We were greeted right away and got to choose a nice booth by the window. The menu is concise and features their delicious Detroit style pizza. I was starving so we ended up ordering quite a bit to have leftovers - the kale Caesar salad, one of the weekly feature pizzas, and the Quarantino's deluxe. The salad is one of my favorites - it's made with curly kale and topped with crunchy kettle potato chips. It's always good and makes for great leftovers because it's so hearty. Our pizzas came out shortly after our salad was finished and they were delicious. Their crust is perfection - fluffy but chewy and crispy in the right places. I personally love their red sauce the most because it's savory, and not overly sweet. The toppings on the deluxe were plentiful and high quality. The special pizza rotates weekly(ish) and this one had 'nduja, ramp aioli, and shredded potato. Plus lots of cheese. Their specials are always inventive and sound so tasty. Our server was super fun and awesome to chat with. I really liked him, he brought such a big smile to my face. I am so glad we finally got to have the dine in experience at Quarantino's and we'll be back for their mid-week pizza, pasta, salad deal!

We were in the area and asked for pizza recommendations and ended up with carry out from…read moreQuarantino's. The place was packed full of people (a sign of a great restaurant) and while I sat and waited over fifteen minutes past my pickup time, I watched people come in, be told it will be a few minutes and then their receipt/order gets pulled and then taken to the back, like mine was. Almost as if they don't bother making the pizza until you show up? Anyway, we picked up our pizza and bread and headed out. I was surprised at the small box that contained both the pizza AND the bread; I got into the car and opened it and laughed. The pizza was small, the bread was small. I was surprised at how little food there was. Oh well! Lesson learned. We took it back to our hotel and fed the kids. The pizza looked delicious, but was just ok. The cheese bread looked amazing - and then I bit into it. Dill. Why is there dill on the cheese bread? Overall, it was an experience. Nothing terrible, nothing great. Note: finding parking for carry out is a challenge.

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Franca’s Pizzeria

4.3

(19 reviews)

Franca's Pizzeria recently opened in Eastown next to Tamales Mary. It's a takeout only shop with an…read moreextensive menu including several interesting specialty pizzas. Nate and I have had their food twice now - once was a complimentary pizza order during their soft opening period, and we just ordered delivery over a lazy holiday weekend. We got the supreme pizza and cheesy bread on our most recent order, and have also tried the caprese salad and rustica pizza. The menu includes lots of options beyond pizza - appetizers, subs, wraps, salads, pasta, stromboli, and dessert! They have vegan cheese and cauliflower crust options too. Online ordering is quick and easy through the Franca's Pizzeria website, and I like that they use their own delivery drivers. The charge for delivery was only $4 which isn't bad, especially considering all the upcharges for third-party delivery services these days. I ordered ahead for a later time and it arrived a few minutes early. All the food was hot and fresh. The supreme pizza has ham, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green pepper, and onion. The hand tossed crust is a medium thickness, but they also have thick crust as an option. The toppings were plentiful and fresh, and I loved the sausage. The sauce is not overly sweet, so it gets a thumbs up from me. The cheesy bread is really good! It's not super tough or crunchy, I like that it's pillowy in the middle. You can get extra cheese, but I thought the regular amount was plenty. We also loved the caprese salad - it was super fresh, with a nice amount of fresh mozzarella and dressed nicely. It was nice to have a bit of a healthy side to go with our tasty pizza. Franca's rates slightly above Peppino's for me (my other favorite local pizza spot), mostly due to their unique toppings and specialty pizza combinations. I'm super intrigued by the campagnola: margherita sauce, caramelized mushrooms and onions, sausage, bleu cheese, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. If you're in the area and need a takeout pizza, check out Franca's.

First time trying Franca's Pizzeria and I definitely don't regret it. We ordered three 9" pizzas so…read morethat we could taste a variety. My personal favorite was the Buffalo. It is soooo good. They are all delicious but that was my favorite. The crust is delicious. We didn't get flavored crust so I can only assume that would be even better. Can't wait to try some of the others!!

Franca's Pizzeria - grand opening May 23

Caprese salad

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Rústica pizza

Martha's Pizza

I ordered The Original but got a cheese pizza instead didn't even mind after a 12 mile run. It…read moreabsolutely hit the spot. Excellent!

I just came in here on a whim. I smelled their pizza when I was back by the dessert and cheese…read morecounter in the store. Had to exit and go into a different entrance outside. It's thin crust here. By the slice was about $2.50ish, but it's not a large NYC type slice, it's likely half that size. I tried 2 different slices, one had serrano green sauce on it with chicken, another had pepperoni and other meats. Overall the pizzas were okay. A bit on the dry side, flavor was okay, I was expecting more of a robust flavor profile but it was still okay - that's why we ended up at 3-stars. Nothing outta this world here but the pizzas overall (IMO) look more appetizing than they really are. They are not the best pizza in GR by any means, but I really do like the thin crust - - so you don't feel weighted down with extra bread. And I would entertain going back to get a whole pizza on their menu and give them another shot and see how that goes.

The Original with pepperoni, prosciutto, artichokes, garlic & basil

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Pera Pizzeria

4.5

(30 reviews)

5.3 mi

Pera is my favorite pizza spot in town!! It is authentic, thin crust, wood oven fired pizza. Their…read morecaesar salad and nutella pizza also deserve honorable mentions. I typically order ahead because if you order there, you will be waiting for about 10-20 mins but it's so worth it. And this is more of a little takeout spot with minimal seating (like 4 spots) to wait and sit inside. It is in the heart of EGR though so you can walk around for a bit while you wait for your pizza to be done.

I ordered delivery and the bottom was burnt. The pizza had a slightly weird aftertaste. The cheese…read morewas good but it felt a bit like a takeaway pizza from the grocery store. It might be better in person or not on a busy night. The sides - puffy bites and salads - were very tasty. But I won't be back for the pizza.

Neapolitan Style Wood-Fired Oven

Greek Salad Chicken Shish with Tzatziki

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Nutella Rolls

The Foolery

4.0

(57 reviews)

5.5 mi

My family and some family friends of ours were in town for a basketball tournament, and we needed…read moreto pick a dinner spot asap as we had some hangry kids and some adults that were in need of some liquor! The Foolery came up on Yelp and figured we could not go wrong with pizza to feed our starving children. They have a great selection of Detroit style pizzas here. We didn't feel like being adventurous so went with the pepperoni. I've always loved Detroit style pizzas due to the thicker crust that's crispy on the sides and The Foolery passed the assignment. Pizza was really good! And as a Chicagoan, that means a lot! The size of the pizza is a little small - but you get 6 slices so if you're hungry or got a big group to feed, I would plan accordingly. Remember Detroit style is a rectangle pie, not circular like a standard whole pizza. We got the Elote dip as an appetizer and it was a clever take on one of my favorite Mexican snacks. It came with elote corn and chips on the side. Like I said, clever and not bad! Our server that day was awesome. We had a group of about 13 people and they just had small pub tables that fit 4 people each. But no problem because he was willing to organize the whole front room and put 4 of those tables side by side to accommodate all of us. He did it happily and without complaints. Our food did take some time to come out, but that's ok. I was amongst great company and had a good drink in hand, we were out of town and all was good. I would come here again.

The food was great. Probably the best Detroit style food I have had. Lots of options. Enough to…read moreshare between 2-3 people. The salad was huge and fresh. The bathrooms were super clean. Individual gender neutrals restrooms. Our waiter was very attentive. The only down side is they have a DJ on Friday & Saturday from 9-12PM, and it was SO loud. Someone next to us put on headphones. We could not hear each other at all, even almost yelling, so we really couldn't talk. If you're going to eat and vibe, might be the place for you but to go eat, it was a bit extreme. Also they have "$3 beers" after 9 and it was just PBR. All others were regular price. Marketing was a bit misleading there.

The Foolery

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Cocktails

Gino's Pizza

4.3

(55 reviews)

The service was great -- I believe the owners were there working on a Saturday night & they were…read morevery kind. The pizza was a 10/10 if you like it thin and crispy.

5 star pizza every time. Friendliest crew ever. Whether it's 6 PM or 12 AM they never disappoint…read more All of the yesss.

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Double cheese

Cottage Inn Pizza

4.1

(19 reviews)

I always forget how good cottage inn is! Some of the best pizza I have had in a minute…read more Unfortunately they forgot the ranch but honestly it didn't even end up needing it. So good!

Solid late night pizza for delivery. We ordered through…read moreDoorDash and the pizza came hot and quick!

"Flavorful Veggie" SO good!

Front of store

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Large BBQ Chicken

Harmony Brewing Company

My husband found Harmony Brewery on a list while searching for must-visit places in the area, and…read morewe are so glad we stopped here for lunch. The bartender was our server, and she was kind and helpful. When deciding between two pizzas, she pointed us toward the one with ranch after she learned I love ranch. It might be one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. We had the Double Pep S.B. It was thin and crispy, with extra-crispy pepperoni and my dream ranch drizzled on it. It was so good, and we ate every bite. My hubby had a cider while I had a flight, so I could try many of their beers. There were so many flavors that I wanted to try, but I settled on the following for my flight: Lovely Day, Party Store, Wildflower, Super Juice Blood Orange, and Fiddle Stix. I couldn't pick a favorite between Lovely Day, Party Store, and Wildflower. The Super Juice flavor I picked was blood orange, but they had many other options that I would try if I lived there. We almost came back to eat and drink a second time since we don't live here, but resisted.

Pizza and service were top notch. I didn't have a beer. I really liked my pizza. I am not sure what…read morethe building was built as of I had to guess maybe a gas station. This makes the layout a little different but that adds to the charm.

Wedded Bliss

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Arcane Pizza

4.8

(30 reviews)

7.1 mi

I'm a pizza snob, and I think that their pizza is exceptional. What a surprise. A little dive place…read morewhere several other pizza shops have gone bust, but this is the real thing. Try it, you'll love it.

Arcane is one of our favorite GR pizza shops. The dough is sourdough which gives it a really good…read moresavory flavor. The breadsticks are deceiving!! They look a bit lifeless but absolutely necessary to order and try. The cheese on top is a game changer for flavor. The dry rub wings were perfectly seasoned and cooked. I can't wait to try the other flavors. Pizza- basic P is a classic pepperoni pizza with cupping pepperonis. I can promise this will be one of your go to pepperoni pizzas. The mushroom trio is perfectly loaded- every bite you get a good amount of topping but not so overwhelming to not taste the actual pizza. Try them out!

Jumbo wings - herb dry rub

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Outside

The Mitten Brewing

A fun little stop with some friends!…read more We were drawn in when looking for different food and drink options when we saw the option to get a multi-topping pizza. All of us got what we wanted in one pizza! The beer selection was really good too. It's a tiny place and it was a really nice experience!

Went back to Mitten after a visit that didn't quite hit last time, and it really confirmed my…read morethought that that one was just a fluke. I've been here before and loved it, and this experience was much more in line with what I know them for. We took a quick walk over from our apartment and ordered the pepperoni and the pesto chicken pizzas and both were super flavorful, well-balanced, and just really, really good. The service was great too. Everything came out quickly, and we had two different staff members checking in on us, which made the whole experience feel easy and well taken care of without being over the top. Overall, such a smooth and enjoyable visit, and definitely a reminder toI keep coming back since we live SO close!!

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Anna's House - East Beltline

The food was outstanding -- every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly…read moremade with care. It's obvious the kitchen takes real pride in what they serve. But what truly elevated the brunch was the customer service. Erin went above and beyond to make sure our visit was perfect. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely seemed to care about giving us the best possible experience. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her friendly, professional attitude made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. Between the delicious food and Erin's exceptional service, Anna's House has earned a permanent spot on my list of favorite restaurants. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic meal paired with genuinely wonderful hospitality.

Very unique menu items alongside brunch favorites. Waitstaff and management was incredibly…read moreattentive and personable. Looking forward to dining at their other new locations in mid Michigan.

Candied Pecan & Banana French Toast

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California Dreamin' Avocado Toast

Butcher's Union

Amazing anniversary dinner. Swordfish entree was perfectly portioned and so flavorful. The Wagyu…read moresirloin cooked perfectly to a medium temp and the potato side was the perfect accompaniment. Cocktails poured to perfection, strawberry rhubarb crumble was just delectable and Sara was an absolute treat of a waitress. Our first BU experience definitely won't be our last.

The food was outstanding. Probably the most notable thing though was the service, the entire staff…read moreis great and their attention to detail is unbelievable. They work together to just make an outstanding experience. Best in town in my opinion.

Complimentary birthday treat! Thank you:)

Butchers Union Bar

"Pre-dessert" dessert

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The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar

OMG, the food at the Score is absolutely amazing!!! It's not the usual sports bar food that's deep…read morefried and common. The food is like something out of a special food magazine. It's absolutely delicious!! My favorite is the special brunch menus on the weekends. The "Chloe Marie" (veggie eggs Benedict) is so yummy!! Everything is absolutely delicious!!! The restaurant and employees are very nice!! I highly recommend it!

I can see the hype of coming here because of the atmosphere but waiting over an hour for food was…read morekinda crazy. The bathrooms were very dirty. Overflowing trash. Gum on the ground. Sitting outside is the only way to go here. Unfortunately we didn't get that experience because it was a 1.5 hour wait. I had spicy garlic boneless wings and my mom had a sandwich.

Summer Berry Salad is back!

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Smoked Turkey Platter

Wolfgang's Restaurant

An enjoyable experience! This was our first time visiting and the food and service was excellent…read more We enjoyed two coffees where you have an option to have them regular, decaf or a hazelnut brew. We chose regular and they were good. For food we ordered a combo meal and the western omelette. Both meals we asked for hash browns and they were so crispy and delicious! All the food was seasoned well. The omelette was filled with all the vegetables and tons of bacon (opted out of ham). The pancakes were so soft and fluffy! The server was awesome and so welcoming. Overall a great experience. Parking: We found parking right in front. It was side street parking and you use the mobile app to pay to park.

Service is ALWAYS spot on. Today I tried something new and had to Yelp it. The San Chez Frittata…read more I subs chicken for the sausage and it was AMAZING! Had everything I love, black beans, salsa, cheese,sour cream dollop all on a bed of a fluffy egg frittata. This was on top of a tortilla. As always I had a cafe Wolfgang. Best breakfast ever. Oh it also came with some of their great wheat toast.

On every table

Vander Meer skillet

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Westside Social

Food was delicious. Not a bad thing was ordered. Our server was attentive at all times. The…read moreatmosphere was clean with lots of nice decor. The waffles and coffee were delicious and my husband has the wings with the garlic Parmesan fires.

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my family. We waited 30 minutes for a table then were…read moregreeted by the world's rudest host. That's why I took one star off, I was shocked that it was like asking for a kidney to sit at a table instead of a booth. Luckily our server was so kind, definitely making up for the rude start. My husband got the turkey sandwich with the pretzel bun - he loved it! I ordered the nachos with half pork half chicken. They were HUGE and absolutely delicious. So we will definitely be back!

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Nick D.

5 years ago

I'm the tattooed dude with dreads that came in tonight. You have by far the best hole in the wall pizza joint I've ever been too. Everyone and everything was amazing. From the strombolis to the cannolis everything was oversized and OnPoint absolutely loved every second of it. Yours sincerely. Nicodemus Laroo read more

Michael M.

15 years ago

We order from joe's at least ounce a week,food has been great up until this week.We ordered a couple of lasanga's which had no cheese on the inside,which made the lasanga taste very BLAAAAAAAAH! It probably was just a matter of forgotness.We love your food and hope it dosen't happen again. read more

James M.

13 years ago

I delivered for Joe's Pizza King 20 years ago, and they still make one of the best pizzas in town. I really like their subs too! They've always been friendly and go the extra mile to get you what you want. read more

Katy W.

5 years ago

Best pizza in Grand Rapids!! The staff is beyond friendly!! I highly recommend everything!!

Jarrod B.

4 years ago

very friendly staff . great pizza , my favorite in this area .

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