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    4.5 (219 reviews)
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    Melissa B.

    Love this spot for brunch. I've been a few times now. My most recent visit was early on a Sunday morning so there was no wait to sit down. Parking is just street parking and I usually don't have any issues. I had a brunchwrap and added sausage and it was so good. I definitely would order this again. They also have great coffee drinks. Their menu is a little pricier but I think the quality is worth it!

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    Kayla F.

    I was so excited to try this brunch spot! A cozy space tucked in an unassuming area. Upon entry we were greeted by the hostess and seated quickly. I noticed that there was only 1 server for the whole restaurant which caused our service to be a bit delayed but she did a great job nonetheless. The restaurant had a chill vibe with minimal decor and a quiet noise level. Overall I had a great experience and would recommend this brunch spot to anyone! Food: BYOO with Ham, spinach, peppers, and white cheddar. All ingredients were fresh flavorful. A beautifully prepared omelette that was filling and tasty!

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    Minna M.

    This is one of the best brunch places I have been to, in GR. I left today and could not stop thinking about my next visit! I loved that there was a small parking lot, in addition to street parking. We went in around noon and there was a small wait. Once seated, our service was quick. Our server was very friendly. I loved my cappuccino! I had the Fire Toast and my friend got the Angela Martin. We both cleaned our plates. I loved that they used a local place for the bread. Field and Fire is one of my go-to's for fresh baked bread. I can't wait to come back.

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    Kim N.

    Came here on a Saturday around 11:30am and was able to get a table for 2 without a wait. The interior has a nice industrial/rustic vibe to it. There's a counter to order drinks/pastries to go. We ordered the steak and eggs, cinnamon roll pancakes, and brunchwrap with bacon. Everything was a 5/5! They were out of the vanilla custard for the pancakes, and I asked if it was still the same price; at first I was told yes, but then they ended up taking 15% off, so that was nice. The brunchwrap came with a garlic aioli which went surprisingly well with it since there's crispy latke inside! Definitely will be coming back here when I'm in the area.

    The breakfast burritos are amazing. We really enjoyed the casual atmosphere. The Vietnamese iced coffee is great!

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    Rich J.

    Tasty burritos and I had the Muddy Cristo! All tasted as good as they looked! We had different espresso flavored drinks! Hot and cold! Wait staff friendly and attentive! Also ask for the garlic aïoli!

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    Letitia J.

    Mudpenny has a couple of locations around Grand Rapids. This downtown location is in an interesting location! Upon driving the the location, I wasn't sure Google Maps had taken me to the right place... but it did. It just felt like it was in the middle of a very industrial location. I got the Patatas Bravas and it was good! It was a flavorful dish, and it was presented beautifully. Honestly, I wish they had two eggs in that dish, instead of just one. The percentage of the eggs vs the potatoes was a bit off for me. I finished the egg in a flash, and the rest of the time I was just eating potatoes, which constituted at least 85% of the dish. But the dish was still good! The waiters there were really great though. Super friendly and helpful. The ambience was cute and clean. There is street parking!

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    Emily J.

    Looking for your next brunch spot? I hit up the GR location of Mudpenny for the first time this weekend, and they checked off all my brunch needs! They're not a huge place, so I was pretty shocked at how easy it was to get a table on a Saturday morning. I also didn't realize they had their restaurant on one side and coffee/cafe on the other, but I thought it was definitely convenient for people who just wanted to drop by and grab a pastry and a latte! I tried their pistachio twist latte and it was *chefs kiss*. Not too sweet, but perfectly flavorful. For food, I ordered the Kevin Malone breakfast burrito. This boi was thick, and the fact that I managed to eat the whole thing is a testament to how tasty it was I added a little hot sauce for an extra kick, and 10/10 would recommend. My friend had the muddy cristo (and I ended up eating her leftovers so I can comment on it ). The perfect take on a monte cristo!!! I ate it without the syrup that's served on the side, and the french toast pulled its own weight in sweetness.

    Jimmy pesto wrap and Kevin Melone
    Hannah N.

    Great brunch spot. We ordered the pesto chicken wrap ($18) and Kevin Melone breakfast burritos ($19) Both of us were very pleased with the food and flavor. It was full on a Saturday morning but we were seated upon arrival. We also ordered a bourbon maple cold brew. ($6)

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    Kylie C.

    This literally filled me up the whole day. I chose the brioche for my French toast bread, and almost subbed the ham for a different meat (not a big ham fan). Glad I stuck with the o.g sandwich. The only thing I'd take away next time is the aioli/mayo sauce that's on here. I just feel like that flavor component didn't pair as well with the ham/cheese/syrup flavors already happening. It comes with a fried egg as part of the sandwich; I'll have to remember to ask for it sunny side up next time. Overall, very happy with this "to-go" order.

    Eggs Benedict. Very good with perfectly poached egg.
    Craig K.

    Found this place and decided to try it for breakfast. It's nice inside. They have a full coffee bar. I had a regular coffee which was good. The eggs Benedict was perfectly prepared. The server was very friendly. My only criticism is the high prices. It was almost $30 counting the tip. That is very expensive for breakfast. The portions are very big and I left full. I would definitely come back.

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    Their breakfast burritos are amazing!! Whether you do takeout or dine in, it does not disappoint. Cool vibe inside too!

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    Yummy food and good service. They have some unique drinks that are a must try. Loved the short rib hash.

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    Still one of my favorite breakfast places in GR, with the best batch brew and really good food. Staff is always nice and the place is cozy.

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    The food and drinks are amazing! We were visiting from out of town and went twice while there.

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    Great service and food ! Atmosphere was amazing too! I definitely would go again . Thank you so much

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    Attentive service. Awesome staff. Great food with hearty portions. Clean and inviting atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

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