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I was excited to hear about a McAlister's Deli opening up in Norton Shores. I loved going there…read morewhen I lived in Knoxville. The chili and sweet tea is just like I remember. The potato was sorely lacking unfortunately. Completely flavorless mac and cheese, unseasoned, plain pulled pork. I had to load it up with chili to give it any flavor. The Caesar salad was good, but there were multiple massive stem chunks in it, one of which you can see in the picture. Thee ice machine was also completely empty, and when I asked them about it, they didn't go back and fill it, at least not where I could see. Thankfully, they had another smaller ice machine in another portion of the restaurant. Would go back for the great sweet tea, not for anything else.

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Chill spot with more seating than first appears. Sandwich…read moreand soup were fantastic. Water, neat, is the way.

This place is the definition of a neighborhood spot--literally two houses fused together and turned…read moreinto a sandwich wonderland. Total mom-and-pop vibes, with ingredients so fresh they'd make the Fresh Prince look as stale as a Fresh Prince reference. I ordered the Clucky You: a glorious mountain of sliced chicken, crunchy veggies, and dill Havarti on multigrain bread. Absolute winner. Here's the layout: the house on the left is where you order (tiny tables if you're into cozy), and the house on the right is the dining room--a funky mashup of mismatched chairs, church pews, random art, and assorted bric-a-brac that somehow just works. They bring your food over to you, and it all feels effortlessly cool.

1/2 Greek salad + tomato basil soup

Cool vibes

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1/2 Greek salad + zuppa toscana

Wayne's Deli & Beverage

This place was great. I came in to get a sandwich to take to the Coast Guard Festival, tried their…read moreGimmick with secret sauce and it might be the best sandwich I've had since I first went to Folgarelli's in the '90s! Can't wait to go back!

Ooo mommaaa. If you're a dirty old lunch meat dogg like me, you need to stop into Wayne's when…read moreyou're in/around the Muskegon area. Stopped in for booze and left with a craving for bologna! Had to swing by on my way outta town to try The Gimmick. What a tasty treat! 10/10 highly recommend!!

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Grand Traverse Pie Company

I saw the Grand Traverse Pie Company food truck at Unity Christian Music Festival and had to give…read moreit a try! I got the beef pastie and a slice of the cherry crumb pie, and both came out looking delicious. The pastie was nice and hearty with a good amount of veggies, which was perfect after a hot day outside, and the cherry pie was the perfect sweetness to end the meal. I was worried it wasn't going to be enough food because I was super hungry, but it ended up being very filling. I'll definitely have to check out their brick-and-mortar location sometime!

Good food great service. It is pretty much self service. You place and pay for your choices. They…read morecall your name when your choices are ready. Your drink is also self service Very clean great choices.

The Grand Traverse Pie Company food truck

Beef Pastie (sausage roll)

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Cherry Crumb Pie Slice

The Station Grill

Best burgers in town. Will definitely come back in the future. And Yelp makes me keep going so now…read moreits annoying

Everything we had here was excellent. The people were friendly and efficient…read more We started with the artichoke dip. It was different than what I was expected but it was very good. Several people had chili. All enjoyed it. The burgers were excellent. We also had the Texas Fries (chips). The food was great. The only issue I have was that it was quite expensive. I don't mind paying for good food. Others is the group said it wasn't worth it.

Interior

Barbecue Chicken Sticks

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.6

(10 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am a big Jersey Mikes supporter. We have it often. Born and raised in NJ, vacationed in Seaside…read moreevery year, we grew up on Jersey Mikes. Visited again today and I was a bit disappointed in the slow service. We were the only patrons there at the time, and I realize they do pick up orders but it was just so slow and nonchalant. The food was outstanding as always. One area that concerned me was while getting orders ready, they lay the receipt on top of the sliced bun to make sure it's the right order. Please research the health issues with the new receipts.

Walked in, only my boyfriend got helped. I just stood there and both workers did not acknowledge me…read morewhatsoever until we said something then still didn't care. When I asked if they had teriyaki chicken the little lady with a pulled back tight bun said nope and then under her breath said "subway does." No need to be a rude after not only ignoring me more than twice. I never was rude to them, patiently waited my turn. Service was horrid there. Couldn't un-recommend it more. Couldn't even say have a nice day to the both of us! Just my boyfriend.

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Culver's

2.1

(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

I purchased the Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad with Grilled Chicken and I question if the chicken was…read morebio-engineered as it was quite chewy. Very disappointing and won't purchase it again.

Food; good once they corrected the order. Service; friendly…read moreas they delivered the corrected order. Ambiance; sat across from a table of employees that were quite comfortable using foul language. I'd suggest going a few miles South to Grand Haven if you want to enjoy Culver's,

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Hodgepodge Bake Shop

Most amazing catering. Grateful for the delicious prepared food that was delivered to our event at…read moreHeritage Landing. Most beautiful and delicious fruit and vegetables trays. The sandwiches were next level excellence. Going into The shop is a true delight and I picked up a lot of amazing goodies and breads for our out of town Guests. Staff is friendly and very helpful. We utilized their service and products to the fullest extend and we were absolutely thrilled. Thank you

Tasty coffee and donuts. Service was fast and the staff are friendly. It was nice to support a…read morelocal business as well.

Business sign, storefront

Menu and food offerings

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Doughnuts

Whitlow's Forerunner

We came in Saturday, 2/15/25 around 12:30pm - just in time to still order breakfast. Whitlow's only…read moreserves breakfast until 1:00. We sat at the bar (as always) and Sarah took great care of us (as always). AND, because it was Saturday I could order the stuffed hash browns! I had never heard of this delight until I started visiting Michigan. Shredded hash browns with sautéed veggies and breakfast meat, cheese and either ranch dressing or sour cream. This was the first time I've ordered them here, and I was REAL happy with my order! I went with the 1/2 order - and it was a lot of food. Ham, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese and I subbed sour cream for the ranch and added 2 over easy eggs. My Mr had the all meat omelette and really enjoyed it. Our toast was hot and buttery. We come to Whitlow's A LOT. It is our favorite breakfast place when we want classic breakfast. There is nothing fancy, but everything is really good. And their prices are very reasonable.

The food wasn't bad, perhaps good even. It would have been worth a 30 minute wait. It was…read moreabsolutely not worth a 90 minute wait. Especially considering one of our omelets wasn't cooked through fully. That was disappointing after hearing so many good things about the breakfast here. The waitstaff were very friendly and did a great job, no complaints there. Had we not waited so long, I'd have given it 4 stars. I could be persuaded to try it again as again the food was pretty good.

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Five Guys

Cmon guys give it some LOOOOOOOOVE Pros…read more-good quality ingredients -juicy -not too long -awesome price -fries that are always always handful in your mouth -clean CONS -Small -and signs everywhere I highly suggest this place to anyone that hasn't try'ed a burger

Price of everything there, working on a better price would be good also. I tried to order for the…read morefour of use and I don't think $100 even covered that

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Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

4.3

6.0 mi

We were pleasantly surprised by this spot! There aren't a ton of Mexican food options in Muskegon,…read moreso we weren't sure what to expect, but it was great. We're from San Diego, so we're definitely spoiled when it comes to Mexican food, and we enjoyed our meal here! The fajita taco salad was delicious and honestly the perfect portion size -- filling without being too much. Our server also recommended the sangria. Pricing felt very fair for the quality and portions, and the overall vibe made it a great casual date night spot. We'd definitely come back!

I love the location of Puerto Vallarta! Nestled in The Leonard building right on the main strip of…read moreWestern Ave. is great! This is a pretty new addition to downtown Muskegon and I believe a Mexican restaurant was greatly needed. Loved the cheery vibes upon entering. We arrived mid-day between lunch and dinner. We received chips and salsa right away and our server grabbed our drinks just after we sat down. I had the pollo loco and my husband had the Jose Special. He asked for no shrimp and extra chorizo. Our order came out so fast. Everything was made correctly and piping hot. So many yummy flavors and my food was not too salty. Our server was friendly and checked on us throughout our meal. Can't wait to go back and try more items from their massive menu!

Inside of restaurant

Burrito Monterey

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The Exchange Coffee Bar

4.1

(14 reviews)

6.0 mi

I visited The Exchange Coffee Bar recently and it was an okay experience…read more The barista working was very quiet and not super cheerful. It seemed like she did not want to be there that day. Maybe she was having an off day and that's okay! But it made for an awkward experience. The music was very loud, and that was the reason I decided to leave. The seating is unique. Most of it is high tops. There is a couch area and 2 tables that are regular tables. It is a small space and the design is nice, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's cozy. I had a Valentine's special, a red velvet latte. It was okay. The cheesecake cold foam was the best I have ever had, but the latte itself tasted so artificial like maybe it had too much red velvet or something? Not sure! Maybe it would be better if I gave it another try sometime! I wish them great success though!

Cute interior here with the electric fireplace and big sofa right at the entrance, plenty of tables…read moreto sit at too. Seemed like a clean and quiet place to enjoy a drink, baked good, or sandwich at. I asked if they could make any of their fun seasonal drinks vegan. After some back and forth between four different staff members, they said their spinach, feta, egg bites were an option. Confused, I said, "Egg is not vegan. Cheese is not vegan." One of the staff responded, "That's good to know!" Finally, the manager (maybe?) landed on this response: "We can't do any of our seasonal drinks vegan, we also do not serve any vegan food. Our only vegan option is a cold brew with almond or coconut milk." I ordered a cold brew with a splash of almond milk and a tiny (emphasized multiple times) squirt of flavored syrup (a brand I knew was vegan). They didn't know how to make it. I heard two of them trying to figure out what the ratio of coffee to milk was. I ended up with a cup of iced almond milk, topped with some cold brew, and a thiiiiiiick layer of syrup at the bottom. It was like drinking cake. If you're vegan, heads-up. If you're a person who wants any adjustments made to your coffee order, heads-up. If you like coffee forward drinks, heads-up. It seems they have a dedicated/set menu and really don't or can't veer from it.

Salted Carmel Toffee Latte and Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

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My detailed Americano and a maple pecan frappe... both were done perfectly!

Brunch House

Stopped in while visiting family over the Fourth of July weekend, and we were genuinely blown away…read more The service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone was incredibly friendly, offered great recommendations, and made us feel welcome the entire time. The vibe is a 10/10. Whether you want to sit on the patio, inside, or at the unique breakfast bar, there's a spot for everyone. I wish I had taken pictures because every dish that came to our table looked incredible. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage and hash browns, and it was grilled to perfection, packed with flavor, and served piping hot. We also shared a waffle with blueberry topping, and it was easily one of the best waffles I've had in a long time. The prices were fair and right in line with other breakfast spots in the area, especially considering the quality of the food and service. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop in. I have a feeling you'll be just as impressed as we were.

Came here for brunch and overall... it was okay. Not bad, not amazing - just somewhere in the…read moremiddle. Our waitress was super kind and attentive, which honestly carried a lot of the experience. And I have to start with the highlight - the chai pistachio latte. Phenomenal. Perfect balance of bitter and sweet, the pistachio flavor hit, and easily my favorite part of the meal (also just aesthetic). Food-wise, it was a mix. I got the Gouda Breakfast Burger and I loved it - juicy, cheesy, stacked, and exactly what I needed (pregnant me was very happy ). I'd honestly come back just for that. My boyfriend got the Kickin Chicken Benedict, and while the jalapeño hollandaise had a really nice kick, the poached eggs were more "gel" than runny... which is a little disappointing for a brunch spot since that's kind of the main event. Other than that, my boyfriend said it was alright. We also did ask for extra crispy hashbrowns and... they definitely did not understand the assignment. More soft than crispy, which was a letdown too. We also tried the Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast - good, but not super memorable. For two people, our total was over $80 (three entrees, two lattes, a coffee, and an orange juice), which felt a little high for the overall experience - but not unreasonable if everything hit a bit stronger. Overall, this place has some strong highlights (drinks, burger, and service), just needs a little more consistency across the board to really stand out.

Cookie dough pancakes!

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Hot Chocolate

Aldea Coffee

4.8

(61 reviews)

5.9 mi

Super adorable coffee shop! They had great options for drinks and lots of space to sit inside…read more There was also a selection of games to play.

Large clean upscale coffee shop about 10 minutes off of the highway with good light and lots of…read moreplants. It's in a bougie building with lots of other businesses so street parking. Cookies are $4.50 each which seemed expensive but the lattes are good enough to forgive it.

Love this mission - people + the planet / over profit

Cutest area

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People come and go, like go back home

The Coffee Factory

Easily my favorite place to come for coffee during the week. I used to stop in occasionally here…read moreand there when a girl friend of mine lived above years ago - and now stop in a few times a week! Nothing gets me through the work week better than my regular cold brew order! I don't know what I would do without it! I have always felt so welcomed, and truly look forward to coming here during the week! Sarah is the best! A hidden gem in Muskegon! 10000/10 a cafe that feels like home!

I love this place and so happy to see it has survived since first discovering it many years ago on…read moremy last trip to Muskegon. I rank this place right up there with some of the best coffee shops on the west coast, including Seattle. The cold brew had great flavor. Too bad my diet restrictions won't allow me to eat the delicious looking pastries. However, I will be back to test some of the lunch items and other coffees.

The Caprese sandwich, Sarah's olive salad and a lavender flower coffee

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Pick up window and the hallway leading to the always creatively decorated bathrooms.

Ryke's Bakery & Café

always loved their croissant chicken salad sandwiches!!! i…read morehope they bring them back!!

The cake was absolutely beautiful and the taste was divine plus the service was great and on timeread more

Cherry Chip and Grasshopper Cupcakes

PB cup cookies

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Cream Puff and Walnut Brownies

Wonderland Distilling

4.1

(40 reviews)

6.0 mi

We intended to get a couple pizzas to go from Rolling Stone - but they were closed (contrary to the…read moreGoogle). We were going to get a pizza from MTR, but they were SO busy. That's how we found ourselves at Wonderland on Saturday 11/24/24 around 8:45pm. We needed to regroup and determine where we were going to get take out pizza from. He had his favorite from Wonderland - the Whiskey Bramble. It's one our favorites! It's always SO good. I ordered an Espresso Martini and it was delightful! It was a quiet night, not busy at all. Our service was good and we will be back!

A go-to place for craft cocktails and creative concoctions. A wide open space with comfortable…read moreseating . The drinks are all made from house made ingredients and are a mixture of unique blends. I had the Velvet Sheets. It was a vodka based cocktail with a blend of amaretto , raspberry, lemon and orange. It was perfectly blended and one of the most delicious cocktails I have had in awhile. My husband tried the Cheap Sunglasses, a vodka cocktail with coconut and pineapple. He also had their Cinco De Mayo featured cocktail - Navarro's Old Fashioned. It had many unique blends of turmeric, chocolate bitters and orange. Service was excellent and provided us suggestions based on a our taste. They do serve food, have games and sell merchandise. Highly recommend.

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Holly G.

6 years ago

I have been to this location about five times and for each visit I have received a different take on the same smoothie. One is bland, one is white, another is pink, and then red?? As for my most recent visit today, I order a Bahama Momma with an energizing capsule. It came to the window as a pale pink color... not what I expected. As I took my first sip, it tasted like medicine. I could hardly get it down. I continued to get large chunks of the capsule, which was absolutely off-putting. Not impressed. read more

Danny C.

7 years ago

So excited to have a Tropical Smoothie in Muskegon! I experienced great service both in speed for our order and in the staff that served us. The food is healthy and filling! Their drive thru is a huge plus! read more

Craig S.

5 years ago

Food usually taste good but unfortunately both times I've ate here my order was messed up. Wish there was more of a beverage selection.

Stephanie D.

8 years ago

Great smoothies, food and customer service! I recommend the Cuban sandwich and Bahama Mama Smoothie.

Emma B.

8 years ago

Everytime I go I'm 100% satisfied. Love the smoothies and there flatbreads are amazing. 10/10 !

Its Mit J.

4 years ago

Their smoothies are not so smooth. Ice chunks are very obstructive for their straws

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