My sister goes to school just around the corner and we stop in almost every time we drop her off. They are so sweet and accommodating when we ask them to ice their raisin bread for us. The cookies are great, the donuts are fantastic but let's be honest everyone should go visit to check out their amazing cookie jar collection too! The whole shops vibe is amazing! read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My favorite donut here was the Long John with custard. I also liked the chocolate frosted raised donut, the cinnamon sugar, and the glazed raised. The glazed old fashioned was not my fav, but I generally prefer fluffy donuts. Staff was nice. I also tried some of their ugly bread samples and got some good partial loaves for 50 cents, still fresh. read more

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Try the Raisin Fat Ball! They're the best! Service is great and the staff are SO friendly. This is definitely a hidden gem that you have to try! The shop is filled with antique cookie jars. So cute read more

Some of the best donuts and bread I have ever had!!! Amazing service, and such a small town atmosphere in a big city!!! Grand Rapids is blessed to have this family business still operating and serving the community!!! A must stop if you are in the city!! read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - So Good!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I was in town for business and wanted some great baked goods. My local coworker mentioned Van's. He kept saying it's where everyone goes and it's been there forever. We was going to get a dozen assorted, but we decided to get 2 dozen Pecan Rolls. My coworker was surprised we got them and loved it. I went around like Santa Clause passing out these fantastic rolls. Come on! Pecans on a gooey cinnamon roll? You can't pass that up. Next time I'm in town, I'll pack some up in the Yeti to take home. read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Outside view - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Not fresh. They were actually cold when I got them at the hotel. Ordered 12 and tried half of a glazed and it was stale. Very disappointed. read more

Our kids LOVE this bakery and the English muffin bread is the best toasted or for French toast. I was diagnosed with celiac later in life but will cheat now and then for a fat ball or cinnamon fry. It's the only thing and only place I'll do it at! read more

My family and I stopped by Friday afternoon after picking up burgers from Black Napkin across the street. The donuts were amazing! The customer service was also top knotch. My kids loved the cars and decore of the bakery. Will be back again when in the area. read more

I had the best chocolate cake doughnut with chocolate frosting!!! OMG was that a great doughnut! And with a bottle of cold milk! Hmmmm.

Van's Pastry Shoppe is what you'd expect in a historic Midwestern city like Grand Rapids. It's along a commercial street in a vintage building with a vintage sign. American flags, old tables and porcelain Disney characters and dolls fill the inside. Behind a glass counter are freshly made doughnuts of every kind. I went around 9:30 a.m. on a July Wednesday and ordered the chocolate cinnamon doughnut. It was still warm! It was also cheap...so much so that I had to pay an extra 50 cents since it was under their $5 minimum for credit cards. #worthit read more

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Walking into Van's is like going back in time. They're an old-school donut shop / bakery with a few tables and fun cookie jars decorating the walls. They don't do novelty donuts, so if you're looking for a donut covered in Reese's pieces or pop rocks, this isn't the shop for you. They're a no-frills place with your basics; glazed donuts, cake donuts, cookies, and other assorted baked goods including bread and coffee cake. Their coffee is not fancy and is super cheap. My boyfriend and I stopped in to Van's to pick up a couple donuts and some coffee. They have a surcharge for credit card purchases under $5, unless you have Apple Pay, then there's no charge to use that. My baseline for donut places is a simple yeast glazed donut, which is also one of my favorites. My boyfriend got a blueberry cake glazed donut, a long john, and a cup of coffee. The total was under $5, so definitely more affordable than the fancier places. Unfortunately my donut was not great -- the glaze was all goopy and melty, which made the donut wet and soggy. I had a bite of the blueberry donut which was a little better with good blueberry flavor. I don't think I'd run back anytime soon, though. read more

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Best Crème Horns ever. These are hard to find and theirs are crispy on the horn and soft yummy crème

There are some good things about this pastry shop.... the decorations, the history, the staff is super friendly, they have ApplePay, and the prices are insanely low. But I went in the shop for a pastry, a donut, not any of these other things. So I picked three different donuts. They were all so stale.... difficult to even bite into, frosting crumbling like chunks of broken cement all over the floor. I won't be back. read more

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Delicious and inexpensive! Local homemade kinda place. Would definitely recommend to check this out if you're in this trendy neighborhood. Can't beat $1.00 coffee and $1.00 donuts! read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Pumpkin donut with cream cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I suppose that because we were coming directly from an amazing local deli on the same street, we were expecting something as easily impressive about this bakery. Ah, no. And, I suppose if I had known then as I do now that the bakery resells cookies they buy elsewhere, I wouldn't have stopped at all. Being an aficionado of windmill cookies, I looked and looked at the tray in the display case and thought, "I have seen those designs before. And the cookies are all so uniform in size." Hmm. A bakery selling someone else's cookies? Who does that? (And really, if you are going to resort to buying and eating an easily located store bought windmill cookie, get Steenstra's. Made in Michigan.) I suspect that that locals or people that work in the immediate area have developed fond feelings for this bakery. As a visitor to Grand Rapids I was looking at this establishment with fresh eyes and, oh wow, this bakery's products were an unpleasant experience. The donuts, pastries, and cookies were as delightful and remarkable as a glass of tepid, cloudy water. The interior is yet another bakery structure stuck in time. I don't know why some bakeries seem stuck in the moment, that moment usually being the 60's. Yes, I will admit that the prices were incredibly reasonable. But is any money spent on treats that unsatisfying money well spent? read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Hey! I'm sitting on a garbage can!! - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This is the go to place for donuts and pastries. Awesome almond bear claws and 'pfeffernusse' anise flavored confections. The service is friendly and welcoming. read more

Love this little place. They have the traditional counter with daily fresh donuts and coffee. The best part is the extremely reasonable pricing and cute decor. They sell out of things early so if you go before closing don't expect full trays when you get there. read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - The front - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Was taking a walk and had to stop by because of the amazing smells coming from the pastry shop! So yummy and good prices!

So so tasty every time! The cherry turnovers are my favorite and the pecan rolls are to die for. I've never gotten something from Van's I didn't love!! read more

Went in for a donut, none of the employees were wearing masks and many of the customers as well! They preach to support local but are probably the cause of many cases. Support your community by wearing a mask Repulsed. read more

No masks on staff. You don't care enough to wear a mask, I won't be back. It's required and important for everyone's safety.

Van's is a classic American donut shop. This locally owned business is consistent, clean, and easy to work with. Once a month I pick up 5 dozen donuts for my office and Cindy always has my order ready to go when I get there. A few months back something went wrong with the donut order and Van's was quick to make it right and even offered a discount on my next order. Van's has a wide variety of donuts, cookies, and pastries. If you are looking for funky, wild flavors with crazy toppings and colors then you will want to skip Van's. This is more of a traditional neighborhood joint with 50 cent coffee and a vast collection of cookie jars lining the windows. In a growing city with new places popping up all the time, it is nice to have a place like Van's Pastry Shoppe in the neighborhood. read more

I have enjoyed this business for many years but when I went in recently none of the staff had gloves or masks on which is alarming. Choosing not to do so shows a lack of care for their customers, many of whom are over the age of 65. I expect better out of a family business, you customers care for you and continue to support this business in tough times the least you can do is also look out for their well being. read more

Local bakery located in GR. All my life living in GR I have never been here until this year. Awesome English muffin bread for $2.50/loaf. Donuts are less than $1. My favorite is the pastry with almond paste. Very similar to a Dutch letter you would get from other bakeries. There is street parking and parking in the back as well. read more

A clean, well-lighted place with great treats and eats at vintage prices. If your identity is built upon spending $3.00 for a cookie and $6.50 for a small coffee, this is not the place for you, and please stay away. Smiling hearts, great tastes, in a super neighborhood -- grab a drink, a donut, and shop the street. If you've got a problem with this, then you, indeed, have got a problem. read more

Van's is a tie for best donut shop in the whole City for me. It probably is my #1... their donuts are so darn good, I can't help myself when someone brings them into work. Everything about those donuts are perfect! read more

Four stars because five stars requires some amazing experience. No real complaints here. We got a handful of paczkis. They were good, not incredible, but solid. The woman behind the counter seemed confused when we asked about the filling. Seemed not entirely sure what was going on as we were paying, like she's new there? Not sure. Anyway, the prices were fine. We only had a single and limited experience here, but it was fine. They didn't have a ton of variety (another reason they don't get five stars). For instance, paczkis only came in custard and raspberry. So...it's good, but that's only based on a handful of paczkis. read more

If you are looking for a bakery where all the employees wear a mask to protect the public, do NOT go to Van's Pastry. I was in there recently and asked why the two young women serving were not wearing masks. The one woman became very hostile and said we don't have to wear masks. I asked if the bakers in the back wear masks and she refused to answer. I told her it was important to protect their customers, who by the way were all wearing masks. She kept trying to argue with me. I said, fine, I have gone here for years, but I am never coming back. Go to a different bakery where they care about keeping customers safe! No one should go to Van's during this pandemic. Stay away! read more

Friendly faces, great prices, and great quality pastries! My daughter and I get donuts there every once in awhile, and lately I've been getting a few on my own, as well ;) thanks everyone! read more

It's a go to stop for our kids rain or shine. From their donuts and cookies, to hot dogs for lunch, to bread to take home...it's a family favorite! Check out all their cookie jar collections as you wait for your food, a great bakery destination for kids! Some personal donut favs: orange or lunch stick, cinnamon fry and the fatball. read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Holiday cookies are the best! - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Van's, certainly is a staple of the community. To quote, Lil Wayne: 'skinny pants and some vans'... Warning to those who wear skinny pants: they won't fit very well after you're hooked on, Van's. They're dirt cheap. Scratch that, reasonable, because they definitely aren't a cheap product. They're the best bang for your buck in town! A local spot that is worthy of support, not for just the sake that they're local, but because they're all around part of what makes this city grand. read more

We love Vans. It's family owned and been around for years - a true Grand Rapids staple! Often on Saturday mornings in the summer time we walk to the nearby Fulton Street Farmers Market and stop by Vans on our way home for a treat. All of their donuts are homemade, but the cookies they purchase and resell - which is why they are so cheap ;) Great spot to take the kids who usually get a big kick out of their collection of cookie jars that decorate the store. read more

Van's Pastry Shoppe - Enjoying a sweet Vans treat on a Saturday morning. - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

No mask by employees and no gloves. It is like Covid is not happening. Very unsafe. I saw customers not wearing mask. I will never go there again. read more

It's like going back in time - to a better time, that is . Love this little donut shop, delicious every time.

Van's is a small bakery with tasty, traditional pastries and very friendly service. Tables are almost always full and all sorts of cookie jars line the walls. I've been coming to Van's for years, every time I am back in Grand Rapids and always with one mission...to pick up some of their English muffin bread. The bread makes the best toast, garlic bread, sandwiches and pizza (and I'm sure whatever else you have a taste for). And it freezes well, so we usually pick up 2-3 loaves at a time so we're never without our favorite bread. Parking is streetside and it's usually pretty easy to find a spot. read more

A local icon. Fresh made baked goods from a family owned business. I have ordered wedding cakes from Van's and all of the guests thought they were great. Their pies are delicious. Try their Indian (feathers, not dots) bread. Highly recommend this bakery. Best in G. R., in my opinion. Enjoy! read more

There is just SOMETHING about a Van donut! The cake ones have this oh-so wonderful fresh outer "crunch" to them - and I mean that in all the right ways! Every time we are in town, we make a trip to Vans. 50 cents - who can beat that?? read more

I went into Van's a few weeks ago and not one worker was wearing a mask or gloves. I know they are hot and not comfortable but it is not that hard to care about the health and well being of your customers and co workers. I will not be back. read more

Last Monday I went to Van's and I bought two donuts and as I was in the bakery people were singing hymns and I really enjoyed it!it sent chills up my spine!I wish our church would sing those hymns again.the donuts were very good!I am going to try and be there for the hymn sing this coming Monday.thank you and God bless.I wish more bakeries would do what Van's do have people sing hymns. read more

No masks worn by several employees. What an arrogant sign of disrespect to customers and families. A slap in the face to all health care workers and victims to this virus. DO BETTER. What a disappointment. read more