Yogurt and ice cream stop inside a business center across from the cinema. The cost is by weight…read moreand imthose cups are very large. Should have weighed it just to see how much the cup costs lolol. Lots of flavor and toppings options. Facility was clean and smelled like an ice cream shop should so I felt very comfortable selecting toppings. I chose cotton candy yogurt with gummy bears as a kicker. Total cost $5.35 definitely a place you could spend some money at if you are not careful. I plan on going back for another flavor combo next time I am in the area. The staff was youth and kind. Didn't feel rushed or pressured to buy.

Whoever came up with the idea of the frozen yogurt bar where you pick your own toppings is pretty…read moresmart. This stuff is expensive but there's really no way for you to know how much you're going to be paying until your cup is weighed. This business model is so wild to me, yet it works. Nate and I stopped in to this location of the Pump House recently for a sweet treat. The bowls are huge, which makes you buy more! They also have cardboard dividers so you can separate your bowl and try up to three flavors, which is what I did. The options are extensive - I think they had at least 20 flavors of frozen yogurt. They also have hard scooped ice cream but I'm not sure if you can use the toppings bar on those choices. I tried the vanilla caramel swirl, mint, and mango raspberry sorbet. They have dairy free options which is nice. The toppings bar is bonkers - I've never seen so many options, ranging from sweet to salty to weird (hot cheetos anyone?). I typically go for the gummy candy but I wish I knew which toppings were the lightest! At 69 cents per ounce, we paid over $20 for our two cups. That's bananas to me, honestly, but I knew it would be pricey going in. The vanilla caramel was my least favorite of the frozen yogurt flavors - it was definitely very caramel-y flavored but I thought it was overpowering. The mint was really good and the sorbet was sour and refreshing. Definitely not a place I'll go regularly, but it's a fun place to check out occasionally.

Jersey Junction stands out from other ice cream places the moment you step inside and the smell of…read morefresh waffle cones hits your nose. Within, you feel like you've been transported to an old fashioned ice cream parlor, with its vintage decorations and photos of historic Gaslight Village. They serve all kinds of Hudsonville ice cream, and can turn any flavor into a milkshake or malt shake upon request. They also carry a wide selection of old fashioned candies and sweets. Definitely worth stopping in if you're walking around East Grand Rapids!

This is a classic ice cream place. They've got a bunch of different hard ice creams and they make…read moremilkshakes and sodas and root beer floats. The line is long, but it goes pretty fast. Inside of the store there are a few places to eat and then there's several places to eat outside. Inside you can also purchase drinks and a bunch of old school candy! I would recommend the triple peanut butter cup, absolutely delicious. They make their own waffle, cones too! Can't go wrong.

My friends love donuts you are a five star thank you for my birthday treat. Thank you for my…read moredoughnut.

I love the donuts at this place. They are sooo fresh and they have so many flavor options…read more The cherry glazed is an underrated unique option that I always get at least one of. The apple fritters are huge and the double chocolate donuts are perfection. Those are typically my top 3 at any donut shop and Cindy's 100% has some of the best! There's quite a bit of parking so no need to worry about that.

This is my go-to ice cream spot in Grand Rapids. I've heard good things about the food, but have…read morenever tried anything other than the ice cream. I am a simple lady and love a good twist cone with sprinkles and their soft serve is just superb. I have been to most of the ice cream joints in/around town and I have often run into the issue of the soft serve being TOO soft and melting quickly. I don't know what they are doing, but their soft serve is always so creamy and firm. It's a hit every time and we will literally drive past other spots to go here when we want ice cream. There is quite a bit of seating if you choose to stay there, way more than others in the area. The staff are always polite and helpful. I've never had a miss here!

When traversing down Cascade Avenue south of 28th Street, be sure to turn right onto Thornapple…read moreRiver Drive to access the parking lot for the place that has the best chicken in town! If you are not already familiar with Broaster chicken (a proprietary cooking technique using a specific machine that gets consistently amazing results), then it is high time you learn! Let the super friendly staff come assist you! While only open seasonally starting in the spring and ending in the late fall, this little building serves up a variety of delicious and affordable ice cream options in addition to their amazing chicken and potato wedges. See the menu I snapped a photo of for more details on pricing. I've tried a lot of chicken in town and love almost all of it - but the place that I keep coming back to year after year is Frosty Boy of Cascade. Come give it a try and see if it also becomes a regular tradition for you and your family.

We love Rita's!! I spent a summer in Staten Island as a kid and fell in LOVEE with Italian ice. My…read morewife and I come to Rita's whenever we get the craving. I love frozen custard of all kinds, but truly there is something special about soft serve custard. I usually get some kind of Gelati, which is layering of Italian ice and custard. A small is the perfect size for one person as the large is very generous. Love that you can look up the flavors online as well since they change daily! Always something delicious and you are able to ask to sample different flavors. The employees are always kind and the service is very quick. It's a walk up window and it's moves quickly in my experience, even when there is a line. There are a few tables outside where you can sit, but we usually sit in our car out of ease and to listen to music.

We finally have a Rita's in GR!…read more I opted for the Cookies & Cream custard, but they ran out of vanilla custard so I got it with chocolate instead. Super yummy. Husband got the Mango Italian Ice; he thought it was okay and would prefer to pick something else next time. I heard someone ordering a mint something while we were waiting for our order, so I'll be looking for that at our next visit. It's a walk up window, and there's a few picnic tables outside for seating. Service was fast and friendly!

California resident on vacation, for fast food the burgers are great quality, onion rings skinny…read morebut taste fantastic. Ate together with a family of 10 and everybody left satisfied, prices were fair too. Overall a great pick for a quick quality eat!

There's Culver's all over the city. This one on 28th street is fine and gets the job done. They…read moreget my order right and my food is hot. I'm just not a fan of the location.

Mud pie creation (coffee ice cream, fudge, brownie, almonds, peanut butter)…read more Cold Stone after a movie always hits different. The ice cream tasted more like salted caramel but it was still soooo good with all the mix ins. We actually ordered it with Oreo bits instead of almonds but they got that part mixed up. I think it might've made it better tho.

If you've ever watched the show Unwrapped, you may have seen an episode that featured a business…read morewhere you could get different types of candies and treats smooshed into ice cream. Not Cold Stone, but a different company from back in the early 2000s. Nate and I were watching this very episode when I learned he'd never been to Cold Stone! I don't know how, because he loves his ice cream. I'm more of a savory snack type person but I knew he'd love it, so we stopped in to get some ice cream. Even though it was the depths of winter, I really wanted him to experience this place. Because you can create your own mix of whatever your heart desires, it can be a little overwhelming at first. Thankfully they have a menu of their own signature creations that can help with decision making. I got the cheesecake fantasy: cheesecake ice cream with graham cracker pie crust, blueberries, and strawberries mixed in. You can get your ice cream in a cup, cone, or waffle bowl, but I just went with a cup. Nate went for the mint mint chocolate chocolate chip: mint ice cream with chocolate chips, brownie, and fudge mixed in. We both got the "like it" (small) size but my scoop looked much bigger than his, unfortunately. You can also get a pint, quart, or triple pint to take home if there's a flavor you really love. Both choices were delicious, although I actually preferred the mint chocolate chip with the fudge and brownies. The fruit in mine was frozen, which makes sense, I just didn't love that texture. I would go back again and try a different creation. The employees working were all kind and polite, although it was a little chaotic with no clear waiting lines. When you go to pay, there's no designated area, they just have you sign your credit card slip on top of the ice cream counter glass which can be a little tricky if you're wrangling multiple orders. I'd come back for a sweet treat every once in a while!