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    The Electric Cheetah

    4.0 (830 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE ELECTRIC CHEETAH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Easy Peazy
    Amy W.

    We really enjoyed our time at Electric Cheetah. We have had this on our list for a bit but we hadn't been able to get here until today. When you walk in, it's small and at first, I didn't think they had alcohol as there is no bar. But they do have a menu of drinks and cocktails. They also make their own root beer! They are known for their mac and cheese but I was intrigued by their "TV Dinner." I chose the adult chicken tenders, which was served on a "prison plate" with mac and cheese, mixed veggies and a delicious brownie. We also got an order of Mac and cheese and added a protein of Chicken. I'll start with mine. My tenders were absolutely amazing! I love fried chicken and this was super yummy. The portion size was huge and I was able to take leftovers back to my hotel. Knowing that I was staying in a hotel, the server made sure I had silverware to take with me so I had a way to eat it. The mac and cheese was really good very creamy and cheesy. There was a generous amount of chicken added to it. The brownie was perfectly baked. We both were able to leave with leftovers and we both left happy and full. The service was spectacular. We will definitely be back!

    Salisbury Steak Dinner
    Eric D.

    An old favorite revisited with out-of-town family. The food has always been creative and tonight I had their take on a TV Dinner. It was even better than my childhood memories of Salisbury steak, veggies and a chocolate brownie. And elegantly served on a metal plate. I had to take a dance break in the fun and musical disco restroom. Our server was very attentive and offered us shelter as a passing storm knocked out the lights for a moment. Great care and attention. Everyone had a great time and I can't wait to get back again.

    Luke H.

    An ecclectic restaurant in a fun, walkable area of Grand Rapids offering a variety of root beers. This spot is fun! Their waitstaff matches the energy of their restaurant name: friendly, excitable, and a bit weird (in a good way). Honestly, the recipe ideas make every dish sound appealing, and they go through menu changes quarterly ensuring a fresh experience for their guests each visit. My only constructive criticism is the quality of ingredients. The ingredients did not match the quality of the recipe ideas or the prices for them. Nonetheless, I will be back next time I visit Grand Rapids!

    Passion fruit margarita
    Bethany D.

    I love the Electric Cheetah. I don't often come down to this part of GR, so visiting this restaurant is always a treat for me. They have fun drink and menu item names. This place is well worth the price for the food, service, and ambiance.

    Reuben with Hand Cut Fries
    Kayla F.

    My husband and I went here for dinner Sunday night with friends for the first time. As new residents in GR we wanted to try this place as we have heard good things. The interior has an eclectic feel and a chill atmosphere. The decor is interesting and definitely catches your eye! The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Shortly after our waitress came over and took our drink and food orders. The menu has a variety of options. I got a combo of grilled cheese and tomato soup. My husband got the reuben with fries. Both of us were satisfied with our meal but not overly impressed by any means. We shared an oatmeal chocolate cookie for dessert and that was probably our favorite part. It was delicious! Overall we had a good experience but I'm not sure we would go to this place again.

    Beef Sleep Nachos
    Karl G.

    We were visiting Grand Rapids for the day (family of four with a 12 and 15 year old) and were looking for a lunch location that wasn't fast food and with some ambiance. The Electric Cheetah did not disappoint. Our server was attentive but not hovering. We asked for a sample of the Horsey Aioli before ordering a sandwich - the server brought it out quickly to help with our selections. The meals are made with purpose, presentation was a 10/10 and flavor at the same level. Everyone enjoyed their lunch and agreed that we would return. The only reason I didn't offer 5 stars was that although they pride themselves over a hefty Root Beer menu - the first three I ordered were not available :(.

    Kim N.

    Somehow it's taken me years to try this place! Came here for lunch on a Saturday just before noon. By 12:30-1pm, the place was getting pretty busy. We sat outside since I had my dog with us. My mom got a "pick 2" combo for $16 - half a grilled cheese sandwich and hand cut fries, which was probably a little overpriced but she liked it. I got the "pick 3" combo for $19 - half a reuben sandwich, the thai town salad, and the garlic cheese curds. I thought it was a good sized portion and very tasty! The bread for the reuben was a little too soggy though, wish it was toasted. The garlic cheese curds were phenomenal. A solid lunch spot for soups, salads, and sandwiches!

    Grace D.

    The decorations are cute and the staff are great! The food is also decent with a variety of funky options! I will mention that they don't have any of their house made root beers on tap anymore- that's what I enjoyed so

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    Karley M.

    Stopped in with friends that were excited to try the vegan options here. We all ended up being very impressed with the food. My husband and I split the Reuben and fries that I cant wait to eat again asap. Our friends loved the impossible burger and the hippy dippy (add tofu). All of the root beer options were really fun and we all loved the decor...lots to look at all around! Staff was friendly and prompt. Not a single complaint!

    Vegan meatloaf
    Tiana C.

    Very impressed with the food, the vegan meatloaf was phenomenal! My fiancée said his Reuben was excellent as well. Our waitress was really sweet, maybe her name was Reagan? 10/10 restaurant, so glad we found this hidden gem!

    Fried Chicken Dill Mac
    Emma L.

    So good! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, and it was delicious! I loved the variety of mac'n'cheese flavors and the extensive root beer selection. We arrived at 5 on a Saturday and were able to be seated right away, but then it did get quite busy. The service was quick and friendly! I will be returning!

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    Alice K.

    Coffee, yes it was good. The staff was very friendly and did a great job getting people in and out.

    Mustard

    Been getting takeout from this place for 4 years. They got my order wrong because of a new employee and a new menu. I drove back and was told I had to pay the $5 difference in what they thought I ordered and what I had paid for. It should have been the same price as the first one I paid for in the first place and if I already had to drive back for your mistake I shouldn't have to pay an additional fee. I hope that $5 was worth losing a customer who enjoys your food but won't put up with that business.

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    Ask the Community - The Electric Cheetah

    Is the Wealthy St location open for sit down service now or only take out (Jan 2023)?

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    The Toasted Pickle

    The Toasted Pickle

    4.3(29 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Love this place! I've now been to the Grand Rapids location multiple times, and I keep coming back…read morefor a reason. It's a cozy little space on Michigan Street with takeout, pick-up and dine-in options. The food is great and the service has always been very friendly. I've sampled multiple menu items and have not had a bad one yet. While the French Dip and Italian Bomber are good, I have been gravitating towards their burgers, which are exceptional. My boys and I have tried over 40 places for burgers in the GR area, and this is one of our very favorites. The Pickle Poppers and Truffle Fries are tasty sides and the 'Pickle Dippin' Sauce' is quite addictive.

    Good LORD this place knocked my socks off. After hearing my vegetarian girlfriend RAVE about their…read moregrilled cheese, I finally gave in and decided to give The Toasted Pickle a shot. And by god, was I impressed. It's a small little sandwich shop off of Michigan Ave that has seating for maaaybe 20 people. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich to go, and when I got home to open my box, my jaw dropped. These guys put not one, but TWO mf chicken breast cutlets on this poor, poor bun. Topped with delicious house made pickles (their namesake), a fresh and tangly slaw, and a spicy oily sauce, this thing was a behemoth. And for, like, $15?? This is two meals for the average person. My only complaint was that the bun simply could not shoulder the monstrous burden of what it contained. Additionally, dude the fries are phenomenal. And they absolutely LOAD you up. Get the truffle upcharge, it's worth it I promise. I have been a Two Beards fan for the better part of the past 15 years, but man, in terms of value, The Toasted Pickle takes the cake. I can't wait to experience whatever else these guys are whipping up behind the counter.

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    Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop

    4.4(285 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Normally this is my go-to spot on a chilly day. It's close to home and always have so many options…read more I've never had a soup here I didn't love and the staff are all friendly. They will let you try samples in store if you ask. I recently tried their new summer menu and while the picnic burger was delicious, I expected it to be a bit larger for the price (it was on a slider bun). The Hawaiian mac salad was tasty, but was a little heavy handed on the red onion for my own personal preference. I will for sure be trying some other things on their picnic menu, but honestly looking forward to the fall hoping that they will switch back to their regular menu with soup and grilled cheese. I support whatever helps them stay open since I assume soup isn't the most popular option come July and heat waves!

    I was craving a grilled cheese and some soup recently so I ordered a pickup order from Uncle…read moreCheetah's Soup Shop. Their menu includes 10+ different soups each day, as well as several sandwiches and some salads. I ordered the garage sale: white cheddar, fresh mozz, rosemary goat mousse, havarti, and swiss on challah. I also got the steak and mushroom soup and the snert soup for Nate. When I arrived my order was waiting for me - it was nicely packaged and secure so everything was safely contained for my short drive home. The sandwich wasn't very melty, I ended up heating it up in a pan myself which helped. It was super tasty, though! I love the combination of cheeses. The steak and mushroom soup was really good, with chunks of meat in a creamy broth. The snert soup was very salty! The menu description indicated the snert soup should have sausage or kielbasa in it, but we didn't notice any. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating, but I'd probably just order there next time. You can also get samples.

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    4.2(61 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Came here for a live music performance for a friend and found a gem! Table's biggest hit was the…read moreKing Louie Fries which were their seasoned crinkle cut fries with melted cheese, shaved beef, and giardiniera peppers. I think the Chicago dog and the Italian Beef with the au jus on the side were solid, but nothing to write back home to Chicago about. Better than Portillo's, kind of reminded me of Mr. Beef almost. Getting the sandwich wet is usually the rite of passage, but I went for the au jus on the side. Don't make the mistake I did. Everything just falls out of it when you tilt the sandwich to dip it. Also, if you think you can eat hot giardiniera peppers, just think for a quick sec longer because these ones were pretty hot for someone who has a decent heat tolerance.

    I ordered the chili cheese, Polish sausage and the chili cheese fries. The presentation is as good…read moreas it can be for this type of food and they did a nice job with keeping the menu basic and simple. The taste of the Polish dog was good. the bun was soft. It was portioned correctly. It just was very bland compared to what else you can get in Grand Rapids. The chili cheese fries also were not horrible but I wanna say they were great. It is just gas station cheese and chili from a can. Again, not horrible just nothing special. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend this place but I also want to steer someone away either especially if you are drunk and at the bar across the street. I'm sure it tastes much better. That being said, I think it's a perfect restaurant for its location. There is not a ton of competition directly next-door or across the street. And technically, the Bar across the street has food of a similar quality however it is a nice alternative It's up to you. There's much better places in town for hotdog however, I would give the spot another shot to try the Italian beef. I have heard it is not excellent, but I have not had it Personally.

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    O'brien's Deli & Burgers - Irish reuben

    O'brien's Deli & Burgers

    4.5(69 reviews)
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    Saw this deli driving and decided to check it out, very unassuming, it was around noon so there was…read morea busy lunch hour. I got seated right away, lots of seats inside and outside. Inside was as small as a deli but was a restaurant. Service was quick and efficient. I got the Rodeo Burger for $17, and it came with a pickle and fries. The burger came in about 20 min after ordering as a solo. The burger tasted very good, bacon was super tasty, and the burger was very big and juicy, you could easily have leftovers. The fries were good and didn't need any sauce to pair with it. Definitely recommend this unassuming deli, will be back.

    The atmosphere here is a combination of deli, restaurant, and wine bar meets small town vibes. It's…read moreall very welcoming and well lit, and clean. I had read on a Facebook group about best Burgers in Grand Rapids that O'Briens was a couple of peoples favorite burger. I ordered the Rodeo Burger ($17). This is a burger with fried onion rings, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle bbq, ranch dressing & melted Vermont cheddar cheese. The burger was good, but nothing special. The burger itself was tasty enough, but a little meh. The onion ring was very good, the veggies were fresh, the Chipotle Bbq sauce was meh. Overall an above average burger that hits the spot, but you won't have dreams of it. It came with a ton of excellent fries though. I couldn't eat them all, but I wanted too. The service was super friendly and very efficient. Kept my drink nice and full, I appreciate that. Overall a 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, but I would try something else.

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    Rico's Deli

    5.0(14 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    You know Rico's is doing something right when they boast a perfect 5 star rating!…read more Rico, Jessica and Lupe were very gracious when I called in my order at 1:59pm when they were due to close from 2-5pm. They made me a delicious panini grilled cheese and veggie sandwich that was a perfect compliment to the recommended chili. I added onions and cheese to my chili and it was phenomenal! Flavorful and the exact right amount of spice. The whole mom 'n pop shop had fun add-ons that could be purchased like candy cigarettes, local pops and delicious sounding pints of ice-cream. I'm happy I found this little gem. Maybe next time I should test their pizza. Sold by the slice during the day for 3-4 bucks a slice. Definitely recommend the paninis and chili. Good deal for $13 and much tastier and more food than Panera bread's U pick 2. This place deserves all the business! Friendly and affordable. Support local, your stomach will thank you.

    Every time we head into Rico's it's a home run out the ballpark. Yesterday we got the chicken bacon…read more& ranch wrap! Grilled to perfection every time The MAN does not miss. On top of the steal of a deal pizza slice prices, his wraps, subs, and literally everything is gold. Delicious and fills you up quick. Like you can walked into a family gathering you can chat with Rico about anything. The nicest folks and best food around

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    Rico's Deli - Rico's Deli has delicious sandwiches that 'won't break your pocketbook' | Panini's | Toasted Subs | Wraps | Pizz

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