For as long as we've lived in Grand Rapids, people we know have told us to check out the Cheese…read moreLady. We finally got to try it, and it was an amazing experience! The store is partially an artisan grocery, with hard to find spreads and beverages--things that would pair well with a charcuterie board. The highlight is definitely the cheese counter with its wall of cheesy options. The attendants behind the counter will let you try just about anything and give recommendations based on taste or pairing. We'll definitely be visiting again for some delicious cheeses!

Such a cute little spot to stop if you're in town! I head in every Saturday to try a new cheese for…read morethe week! There are a bunch of cute things all over the store and so many cheeses to sample! Their menu is huge and the people working there are great and always have delicious recommendations! Just ask!

This place is a dream! All the goodies we needed to stock up for our vacation in one place. And the…read morestaff is super nice and helpful. Really well-curated selection.

If you like food and drink this is the place for you. I used to live near by...it was dangerous. I…read moreended up here all the time. I guys behind the counter are always friendly and have helped me out with plenty of recommendations when buying bottles for friends. Whenever I am back in Grand Rapids this is one of my favorite places to stop.

This place is so cute and the people are even better!! I passed by once after hearing people talk…read moreabout the shop and realized it wasn't too far from my normal routes. They have an really incredible selection of local meats, Italian products, and wines from all over. They have a really cool event space connected to the main shop that they host events in or it can be rented out. I've really loved all of the meats I've gotten here and definitely notice the increase in quality and am willing to keep money within local businesses and farms!

Every cut of meat that I have purchased here has been phenomenal and the staff always offers great…read moresuggestions for cuts and cooking tips. I was led to buy a Vacio steak for dinner with my extended family and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Everything is amazing but this may have been the best cut that I've grilled in years. The store is welcoming, carefully stocked and cleanly organized with many of the ingredients to fill out the rest of the meal. I could hang out inside and browse for a long time. What a treasure and close enough to walk to.

Wow. 100% recommend this. We immediately booked again while we were there…read more Such a fun experience and it's nice that your group is by itself (others may be sitting next to you when you eat but often they were cooking while we were eating or vice versa). The class itself was just us. We were able to ask questions and felt like we gained knowledge without being overwhelmed. Everything was very smooth. It was nice because we made the first dish (and prepped for the second), then ate, then went back to cook the next and ate, and the third dish (dessert) was brought to us. I feel like this helped enjoy each aspect and not over eat. We were able to take home the food we didn't eat too. They also gave a little brochure of what we made so we could make again. Could not recommend more! Such a fun date/group outing.

Took a cooking class here and it went fantastic. Easy instructions, friendly instructor, and…read moredelicious food!!

Martha's Vineyard is a fun upscale deli, wine, and snack stop with a plethora of interesting brands…read moreto choose from. In addition to a small produce section, there is a tasty deli with premade salads and desserts. I personally love the wine section and often find myself at the $10 and below section. It's fun to try new stuff and pair it with an array of delicious chocolates and salty snacks. I love that they have Jeni's icecream and a ton of other local products. Stop by to browse and I guarantee you will leave with a handful of scrumptious curiosities. Enjoy!

We were visiting Grand Rapids from Chicago and came across Martha's Vineyard when looking for areas…read moreto visit. Ended up stopping in twice during our three day stay in GR. We ended up picking up a bottle of wine on visit one (and some cute cards the kids saw) and then on our second visit bought everything we needed (in appropriate sizes) to make a round of cocktails back at our hotel (and some candy for the kiddos. Everyone there was lovely and I loved everything about the store! Would be amazing if they opened a satellite location in Chicago. ;-)

When I think of 2000s deli nostalgia, Schnitz's is it. You walk in the back doors by a huge butcher…read morecounter and you get transported back to 2002. I got the ranchers roast beef on an onion roll. You could tell the best was freshly cooked, and it was PACKED with meat. The ladies at the counter were so sweet and helped me pick some options that would be great for my first time. You can tell this is a place where locals frequent. Everyone who walked in seemed to know who was working at the counter. Stop in here for a cozy winter soup/sandwich combo!

My sandwich was great and the environment in the deli was awesome-classic sandwich shop vibe! Staff…read morewas friendly and helpful

Unbelievably Delicious, Fresh and Hot. I ordered through door dash, had no idea if I would like it…read moreor not and we were totally satisfied!!! From my Catfish and greens, baked spaghetti and fantastic light and fluffy cornbread to my Lemon cake dessert to my husbands Sweet Chili Tenders, corn and Peach Cobbler and cornbread- we couldn't even eat it all & I had my taste for Soul Food fulfilled in every way possible! I want to try the Oxtails next time.

Great Giant super market lives up to the hype when it comes to soul food…read more Food was warm and well prepared when it arrived. Got myself two pieces of cornbread baked spaghetti and baked mac and cheese. They were both well prepared however the portion sizes were very small and the spaghetti in the mac and cheese were kind of dry. The part that was by far the best was the cornbread it was perfectly moist not two cakey & not stale.I would definitely be going here again

Fulton Street Market is such a fun, cute little farmer's market. The market is held throughout the…read moreyear with lots of extra events such as a BIPOC night. I love being able to learn about local farmers, artisans, and experts in town. They offer several options to exchange funds and many of the vendors take multiple payment options. All of the vendors that I've met have been really kind and fair-priced if not sometimes cheaper than big stores. The social media accounts will often tell you what vendors will be at the market each day and I think that can be really helpful! There's free parking which is really nice but the market does get busy VERY quickly. I know the Saturday markets during the summer can be suuuper busy so I'd recommend going early or knowing you may need to walk.

What a great market! Vendors are so friendly and not pushy. They smile and say hello and let you…read moreperuse their items. I kept seeing all this produce and wanted just one apple. Good thing they asked if I had a question! I got my answer and received my Apple. Yay! They have some stands that make coffee and breakfast and lunch items but I had already eaten. Next time I'll try some of the food stands. I walked the whole market up one side and down the other. There is a small portion that is indoors. All in all, I spent about 20-30 min there. I grabbed some baked goods and some handmade goods as well. The vendors do have bags but I recommend you bring your own. Some take cash, all take credit. There is some cover if there is rain. Parking is plentiful and free!

I stopped in to Grand Butchers to look for some steak for my Christmas Eve meal. I was greeted…read moreright away and the friendly employee cut me two generous ribeye steaks. It was about $20 per pound, which is certainly better than any restaurant pricing so I was happy. I don't buy a ton of meat so I'm not sure if that pricing is in line with other stores, but I wanted to support this local shop right in my own neighborhood. They had a large selection of other cuts of meat, chicken, and packaged items like crackers, sauces, dips, gifts, and more. I'm definitely coming back to Grand Butchers the next time I need a more special cut of meat. Love the large parking lot and I was in and out in no time.

Stopped by during "open" hours and it wasn't. Unreliability is not good if you're trying to gain…read morecustomers

Summer Saturday breakfast sandwiches are back! Make sure to get there before 10:30 AM if you want…read moreto try any of the specials. Go to the back parking lot to see the menu and order. You can also see the special of the day on social. Plan to check out the neighboring stores while you wait. It's worth it!

E. A. Brady's is mostly known for their butcher shop, but they also do made to order breakfast…read moresandwiches every Saturday! I saw a post about them recently on their Instagram and was intrigued by the weekly special sandwich as well as the very reasonable prices for what I assumed would be a quality product. I wasn't sure where to go to find the sandwiches, as we walked into the butcher shop on Lyon Street and didn't see anything. The employee at the counter was really friendly and told us to go around to the back of the building, either through the coffee shop or on the path next to the old Marcona restaurant. Sure enough, we found a Blackstone griddle with a whole bunch of eggs and bacon and a small line forming. I got the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and Nate got the bacon one. We both added hot sauce mayo (you can also order with extra meat). We popped in to Lyon Street Cafe to grab a coffee while we waited and it was the perfect morning. They said they do the breakfast sandwiches every Saturday starting in April, and they will do it well into November! Each week has a delicious special that they post on Instagram. The sandwiches were definitely high quality and delicious. The egg was perfectly cooked with a bit of runny egg (but not so runny that it makes a huge mess) and the sausage patty was super flavorful and juicy. I loved the soft bun too. This is now one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches in town and I will be there as many Saturdays as I can!