I usually like MudPenny but today I was a little underwhelmed. I got this salad I hadn't tried before (the squash and the apple). I, for some reason, was hoping the roasted squash and chicken I added would be warm...but my entire salad was just cold. This could completely be my own assumptions getting in the way of my expectations but I was so sad when it was all cold. The flavors were good but the chicken I added appeared to be pre-cooked and dry. I ended up just removing it because it didn't taste right. I'm picky about my chicken being fresh so I'm a little tougher on places that do shortcuts. I also ordered lemonade and a couple of cookies. The lemonade was smaller than expected but I guess for $1.99 I shouldn't complain. I'm sure the cookies will taste good, they look tasty! Next time I'll order something different - I'll be back to upgrade the stars! read more

MudPenny - The Squash & The Apple Salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Easily the best breakfast I've ever had. The "Wild Card" was the dish of choice. I strongly encourage you to eat here. It's incredible. read more

MudPenny - Coffee - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I came here for breakfast after being inspired by some great reviews on Yelp! :) There is a parking lot next to the building and ample street parking. The inside is cool and modern. There is a full coffee bar and a limited but delicious menu! I wanted to get several of the items but had to limit myself to just one. If you have folks that have a variety of dietary restrictions this place is great. They have everything from Keto and Vegan options. I got the Brunchwrap and it was DELICIOUS. I consider myself a breakfast burrito guru and this one can stand up amongst the best. It is tasty without being too heavy and offers an abundance of flavors beyond just egg. I also got an iced coffee. Delicious! read more

Excellent food - wife got vegan wrap and I got a breakfast bowl. Both meals were excellent. To my surprise I traded her meals. And I always thought I was a carnivore. Our waitress was nice and attentive. The atmosphere is quaint - I noticed that most people stayed after meal and enjoyed conversation. My only complaint was my last bite had a hair in it. Which ended the meal for me. I never said anything. I know things like this can happen. But unfortunately for me this negative experience will probably will keep me away. As I struggle to get pass the thought of retrieving the hair from my mouth - Ugg However, you should give them a try. I believe you'll enjoy the overall experience. But I would encourage you to try it if you ever in the are. read more

The five star reviews weren't kidding! This place is great. I love the decor and vibe of the place. Service was great! I had this: Avo Bravo 12 turkey, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, corn, avocado mash, tortilla strips, sriracha ranch dressing It was really good! Nice change of pace to have deli turkey in it instead of something heavier or just chicken. Perfect since I wasn't crazy hungry. Good portion size. The rest of my table really enjoyed their food as well. Pretty sure all of the plates went back to the kitchen empty! I'll be sure to return when I'm in town again. :) read more

MudPenny - Avo Bravo - really tasty! - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Fantastic spot to grab breakfast/lunch with a friend, group of ladies or a quick (and healthy) business meeting. They have a solid menu with awesome/interesting menu options that are locally sourced and super tasty. You're not going to leave feeling hungry no 'bad' about what you just ate. Great treats and coffee and the dining atmosphere is super cute too. Easy parking around/along side the store front. But you do have to drive... it's not very walkable from the usual spots. read more

MudPenny - Protein Salad - great flavor and filling! - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The place is for sure a hidden gem on the outskirts of Downtown GR. It's like finding a bright cottage door in the middle of nowhere. I felt as if I was walking into a homey, warm place and I found myself just being energized sitting down at Mudpenny. The door leads you to a small cafe, with lots of baked goods, good scent of coffee and food mixed. Then the waiter lead us into the side room, which had all the tables for people to sit down for breakfast and brunch. This is one place that did not let me down when I got to see the place in real life. If the place was closer by, I'd go here much more often! Their menu had lots of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options. I'm usually a meat lover, so I'd never consider getting a vegetarian option, but the vibe here actually made me want one. So glad I did. I got the BrunchWrap(a personal favorite of the waiter whom I asked) that came with a tomato sauce, which was amazingly good. The ingredients in the BrunchWrap just went along so well with each other and started to melt in my mouth. It was very filling, thought it didn't seem like much. Didn't get any drinks. The BrunchWrap was $15 most of the other menus were ranging from $12-$16 Good parking just outside the restaurant read more

MudPenny - BrunchWrap - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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A clean, feel good breakfast place that puts a smile on your face with its inviting hosts, neat interiors and innovative menus (and their funny names like Kevin Malone or Angela Martin) I ordered the O.G. Sandwich which comes with poached eggs, greens and cheddar in milk buns and goes perfectly with the morning tea or coffee. My wife had the naan wrapped meat (forgot the name) and she was impressed too. This is a perfect breakfast place and we're sure about coming back soon! read more

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The service was good but the food wasn't it wasn't seasoned and the coffee had no flavor

Man, where do I start? The food was over the top amazing, and the service was on point from the beginning to the end. It's such a cute little coffee shop and the food will surprise you for sure. Don't be scared of the prices, because they definitely give you what you pay for! I would recommend the WildCard add sausage, and you won't leave hungry. read more

Our waitress couldn't be friendlier. The menu looked amazing and appeared to have sufficient quality offerings. The food however was awful. We both got the BYOB, I wanted the Eggs Benedict but they couldn't make that today. The roasted vegetables were burned and dried out for both of us. My over easy eggs were over hard and appeared crunchy around the edges. The waitress happily replaced them but the second serving was worse than the first, very runny and also inedible. My friend ordered poached eggs and they were great. Both our toast orders were over cooked and hard. The potatoes were pretty good. I suspect the cook was working with a grill that was too hot or they were just inexperienced. The ambiance was nice. Fifty ($50.00 including tip) for two breakfasts a coffee and tea is a bit pricey. Especially given the very poor preparation. read more

Soooo good! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast sandwich in the cutest atmosphere, than look no further! They have so many choices for food and beverage! A beautifully designed space, very friendly staff and off street parking! The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome! I will definitely be coming back! (PS if you need to work or study, they have ample charging space!) read more

MudPenny - The O.G Sandwich - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great little breakfast/brunch place. Great coffees as well. I really enjoyed the funky twists on some of the dishes. Very tasty !

MudPenny Can we just talk about one of our favorite places ever? Mud Penny has been a favorite meeting spot of ours for a few years and we've loved getting to know the totally awesome crew here. Wondering where the name MudPenny comes from? Well, check out their website. It's one of the coolest little history lessons you'll love to tell others about. They have an incredible food and coffee menu that never ceases to amaze us. Please don't pass up MudPenny as just a coffee bar, because it's so much more. They're a coffee bar, restaurant, roaster, and caterer! They opened their 2nd location in Ada Village last year and it is STUNNING. Current Menu Fav: Pistachio Chai w/ Oat Milk. We are totally obsessed with the creamy perfection of it. Stop on in, maybe we'll see you there read more

MudPenny - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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A nice atmosphere however, the coffee was so bitter and cold. Also, I wanted a hot latte but their steamer was out of service so they couldn't make any hot drinks. The waiter was nice but the service was slow. Food was good however this pancake cost us a pretty MudPenny... ($15!!) I probably wouldn't come here again. read more

MudPenny - Windmill Cookie Pancake - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The best pancakes I have ever had! Served with blueberry compote and real maple syrup. Soooooo good! The pourover coffee was excellent. read more

MudPenny - Interior - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

What a find! The special Rosemary Latte that was recommended was superb! And the breakfast dishes, so fresh, and beyond flavorful. Thank you for a wonderful experience read more

The prices went way up and the services went way down. Very inconsistent. Used to be a staple, but there are just better options in town.

$25 for a brunchwrap with sausage. Long way. Food was ok. Not sure why they want to charge $25 for a wrap. Waited 20 mins. Wrap was very good but $25 is out of this world. read more

Good vibes and unique upscale brunch options. This was definitely a treat for the family, but I look forward to returning for just a date or adult gathering. When trying a spot for the first time, I always go for a vegetarian or vegan option to test the kitchen's palate and they did not disappoint! I had the Shroomer, their Pebble Creek mushrooms sandwich which was my kind of vibe!!! Layers of flavor that hit differently with every bite. The right amount of crunch, "meaty" texture, salt and creaminess combined with the freshness of herb blast in my mouth. Highly recommend if you're open to stretching your yum repertoire. read more

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No wait. Friendly service. Amazing food. Delicious coffee. Clean restrooms. Haiku Long drive to find you Warm bean juice soothing my soul Oh, my lucky day read more

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Limited menu. Food was good but wanted more choices in the main foods. Staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The food took a bit long to get..we were the only customers at the time. The coffee was good. The presentation of the food was great and turned out to be just as delicious. read more

MudPenny - Phillip Picante - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Deceiving when you walk in the door but they bring you to their dining area and it's very spacious, basic but clean and quaint or modern. I had the Turkey on Naan or as they call it the "Mountie" sandwich. This sandwich is to die for! Ingredients I never thought or imagined to put on a flat bread like this. Sweet potato mash with Spinach, Bacon and Turkey slices folded in half with a great sauce to finish it off! I would recommend this as a number one lunch spot just near downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service here is awesome, so don't let me forget to give them high marks on that aspect as well along with a very short wait for the wonderful sandwich I just described! If you haven't been, you have to try this place out! read more

Loved everything about this little very knook worth going to. Egg sandwich (w arugula garlic mayo and melted cheese)w a side of bacon...good to start the day! Thank you guys your great happy helpful service..meant the world. read more

MudPenny - Yesssss! Great little spot w big tastes! Please get the iced espresso (took mine without sugar) and was amazing - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Obsessed!!!! I loved the vibe of this place! Their decor from the ceiling to the walls made a statement! I absolutely loved that they know we are still living in a pandemic! All of the tables were spaces appropriately and the staff was masked, haven't seen that in a long time. The staff was so kind and helpful. We ordered the baked French toast and OG sandwich. Both were so fantastic and came out quick and hot! Syrup came with the french toast but we didn't need it, and you should definitely add crumbled bacon! This place is truly a little gem! We don't drink coffee drinks so we didn't try anything nor did we have pastries BUT we looked at the other tables and those items looked amazing!! We will come back time and time again! read more

MudPenny - Baked French Toast - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Food was very good and the service was excellent. Stopped by for lunch on the way to visit several local antique stores. The parking lot is rather small so you might have to park near by. read more

This is a great little spot for brunch. The setup here is an order-at-the-counter, grab a table and they bring you your meal type of thing. They have a very small menu for breakfast for lunch and they have a cafe drink menu as well on the wall. We ordered the Billy Goat "scramble", the Phillip Picante "scramble", and a couple of cappuccinos. I'm quite unsure as to why they call them scrambles other than maybe to designate that they are more of a breakfast food than lunch. It is basically two fried eggs over a bowl of stuff like spinach, sweet potatoes, and meat, and then drizzled with a sauce. Everything was extremely delicious including are cappuccinos which were totally on point. We got out of there for under $30 and had a really nice experience. read more

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Dear everyone, this place should be packed...what's happening? The food is delicious, service extremely quick (note that we were the only people in the restaurant), menu is vast and space is modernly charming. I had the dirty chai bowl for breakfast, it was flavorful and super tasty. It came with strawberries instead of bananas but honestly, I didn't even notice until after I checked the menu for this review. The chai is slightly spicy and well balanced with the other ingredients in the bowl. Would definitely order again- it's a cold dish, just FYI. Had a cup of coffee with cream and sugar, high quality cup! Super good. My sister in law had the the Billy Goat? Something like that. Egg, veggies, goat cheese. She ate the entire thing like it was her job. The ordering at the counter is unusual but totally fine. All the staff there were professional and sweet. Still don't really understand why were the only ones there- that ish was good. Parking is sparse but at this point, i expect it with GR restaurants. 5 stars! read more

MudPenny - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Yum! Seriously this place is cute, great food and has a great atmosphere. I brought my mother who has difficulty walking and she had zero issues. The gluten free menu has a variety of options that were excellent! The GF bread tasted great. Food was excellent the jam was real (huge bonus for me as I make my own!) the ingredients were fresh and the combination of food was unique and simple and bursting with flavor. The portions were the perfect size. The bakery up front had a variety of options as well. Not many GF options at the time I went. But still an excellent breakfast! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Mudpenny is a great place for breakfast and batch brew coffee. The coffee was amazing and the service was top notch.

I really enjoy Mudpenny I like the food, I like the atmosphere, I like the coffee. I tried the Ol'Trusty the Dirty Chia Bowl minus Banana, and a mug of Miel. Everything looked great, tasted great. I went super early, no one was there. The view is nice because they have picture windows all around the seating area. I sat there drinking my miel, people watching. Mudpenny mudpenny see you soon. I recommend the Dirty Chia Bowl if you like ginger, it's very gingercentric. read more

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I had not been here since before the pandemic, and it was every bit as good as I remember. I had the chicken salad sandwich served on naan bread, I liked the pickled red onions on there, gave it just a little bit of a sweet acidic crunch. Cute inside, had a wonderful experience. read more

This is a great breakfast spot. I went to the downtown location and it was very nice. Good coffee and they had vegan options which was greatly appreciated. read more

We were having such a hard time finding breakfast... so happy we stumbled upon this little gem! The parking lot was full, but we easily found close street parking. We were able to get a table right away with a party of 6... thankfully, as we were all getting quite hangry. My friend and I both ordered the Kickin Jack... sooo good! Others tried the Happy Burrito (excellent) and Bananas in Pajamas (perfect for kids). All of us thought the food was delicious and portions were nice, as it was plenty of food but not overly-sized. Staff was courteous and helpful. I'm happy we know this is here... we'll definitely be back! read more

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Delicious coffee and the burrito we had was amazing! Very friendly service as well. I would definitely stop by again if I'm the neighborhood. read more

A little off the beaten path, but worth the trouble finding. Staff was super friendly and attentive without being annoying. Had fancy toast with avocado and scrambled eggs on it. Sounds basic, but totally gourmet. The coffee was a little harsh for my liking, but my spouse loved it. read more

MudPenny - Insta worthy - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wow this place is great! Super fast and friendly service. Great aesthetics and low key vibe. From their exposed brick to the American cherry counter, this place is so inviting. They have plenty of seating, free WiFi, and enough outlets to keep your laptop juiced. It's so nice to find a new and refreshing coffee shop to hit in GR. On my visit I tried the Carmel latte and Kickin Jack breakfast sandy. The latte was outstanding, they even make all of their syrups in house. The Kicking Jack sandy...I'm still drooling over it. It's the quintessential southwest breakfast sandwich. Black beans, avocado, egg, chorizo, and their house made sauces. YES PLEASE! I'm equally excited to come back for lunch menu. Great job here. Will definitely return read more

MudPenny - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wonderful hidden gem in the downtown area. Highly recommend eating here for breakfast or brunch. I had yogurt bowl, hubby had the monte crispy, both very good! We will be back! read more

MudPenny - Yogurt and monte christo - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Super cute decor and very friendly staff! The coffee selection was amazing and we all tried one of the fun coffee/espresso drinks. There is a healthyish and nonhealthyish side of the menu which was different. I had the Angela Martin and it was underwhelming. It definitely needed salsa! We also got a plate of French toast which was really tasty! read more