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Wing Kingz indeed lives up to its name! Chicken was juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. All orders are made to order, so after $17 and 15 minutes, I left the joint with 6 boneless wings and 3 chicken tenders. Value-wise, there are certainly better spots out there. If I can get a whole rotisserie chicken at Costco for $5, then why does it cost $17 for 3 little tenders and 6 boneless wings? I understand that the restaurant industry is tough right now and ingredients/labor aren't cheap, but by virtue of the price alone I'm not sure if Wing Kingz will become a regular spot for me. Price aside, the flavor was phenomenal. The seasoning station is truly a thing of beauty. And the woman behind the counter was kind and courteous. All in all, a great spot for some great chicken. A little pricy but certainly worth a visit. read more

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I was visiting Grand Rapids and decided on some chicken. Wing Kingz is horrible. Chicken was over cooked and dried out, also got fried okra which was burnt and and made in tempura batter and we ordered large order of fries for $15 they gave us a small container enough for one person $65 down the drain! I ended up getting tropical smoothie and just threw the food away! Never again. Service was good young lady was nice! read more

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These are the best wings in GR...crispy, juicy, good sauces. And if that isn't enough, they cut holes in the top of the to go containers so there's never a soggy wing! read more

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Bruce R.

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Nice owner, savvy in the chicken game as it's made to order and the corners lopped off the Styrofoam container so the crust stays crispy. Expect a 15 minute cook time. Take out only. Battered and breaded with an herbal taste, not spicy but a interesting flavor; as with all fry joints expect a little fish flavor with your chicken. read more

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Ron C.

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Meh idk was it because i chose ranch seasoning on my chicken with sweet & spicy half other half BBQ Just wasn't poppin' the female at the counter was pleasant to look at & a sweetie pie, she took care of my order with such care. I might go for another selection off the menu but the chicken was not Tasty HONEY BBQ wasn't honey BBQ I'm use to idk. Sweet n sour was flicking either.. Again maybe I give it a shot but coming from Chicago it's not even better than JJ fish. read more

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Delanie M.

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wow. SO good. these are some of the best wings i have ever had. best wings, best waffle fries, best hush puppies. even in the sauce, the wings were still crispy. they weren't over breaded like some i've had before. they had a good amount of meat and were delicious. i recommend the spicy garlic sauce. the waffles fries were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. the hush puppies were crispy and delicious. we dipped them in a homemade honey butter and they were perfect. will 100% be ordering from here again. read more

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Now our go to place for wings in GR! As a an upstate NY girl- I love Buffalo wings. In Detroit we ate a lot of Sweetwater wings, now here in GR it'll be Wing Kingz! I was worried for a while that we'd have to settle for the usual chains. We ordered on a Saturday night, food was ready on time and delicious! Mild Buffalo is plenty spicy for us and it does come with a generous amount of sauce. You can choose the rub as well which is an interesting concept- we got garlic salt and it was delicious. Already thinking of getting wingz again writing this review... read more

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Jennifer R.

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Today was my 1st time trying Wing Kingz. They have found a new customer. They had wonderful customer service, answered my questions and made suggestions. I ended up with the 2 piece chicken tender and fry combo, perch, and banana pudding for dessert. EVERYTHING was amazing and I can't wait to try other menu items. I recommend the buttered ranch, thanks to the owner for the suggestion. The inside of the restaurant was clean and organized. Wonderful local business, please support them! read more

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Excellent wings for the cheapest price around($8.99 for my meal)! I ordered the 6 piece Whole wings combo (all 3 parts of the wing) with lemon pepper sauce and Kingz sweet and spicy. It came with fries and a drink which interestingly enough offers a can of pop or Kool-aid. Tried the kamikaze kool-aid which tasted mostly of the grape flavor. Fries were a little soggy due to moisture in the container. Wings itself were delicious. The sweet and spicy was perfectly balanced but the lemon pepper was a bit too salty. Each item in the container had its own wrapping so that the flavors didn't mix together. Atmosphere: Take out only, but upon speaking with the owner they are working on some outdoor seating arrangement along with a table or two inside. There were a couple waiting chairs in place but we just stood and spoke with the owner. Service: Only the owner works during the lunch period currently but we were in and out within 20 minutes or so. More staff is involved in the afternoon/evening. Very friendly and outgoing. Expectations were met. Overall, would 100% recommend to others and try other flavors/items. read more

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Katy C.

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Wing Kingz is pretty close to our house, and my boyfriend and I love wings, so we finally decided to get some delivery in celebration of the first MSU football game of the season! (Let's not talk about the actual game, that gets zero stars on Yelp, lol) I wanted to try a little bit of a bunch of things, so I ordered some traditional wings (they also offer whole wings), a boneless wing combo, and chicken tenders. I chose some pretty classic sauces as a baseline for this first experience: mild buffalo, parmesan garlic, and honey mustard BBQ. Our food was all piping hot and fresh when it arrived. The first thing I always do with delivery is try some fries, if applicable. They're the first thing that should be eaten, in my opinion, because cold fries suck. These fries did not suck! They were crispy and hot, and perfectly fluffy inside. They were also seasoned nicely. I went on to try a little of everything else and here is my official ranking of chicken items and sauces (separately, for science): 1. Chicken tenders 2. Traditional wings 3. Boneless wings 1. Honey mustard BBQ 2. Mild buffalo 3. Parmesan garlic The chicken tenders were big chunky guys with minimal breading. Very nice quality and juicy, not dry. The buffalo was a little boring without a ton of flavor, but a decent version of a classic. I'd get hotter next time. The wings were requested not breaded, as I can't stand a breaded wing. The wing size was substantial enough without being comically large which makes me wonder what they're giving those chickens! The ratio of drummies to flats was also optimal and close to 50-50. The honey mustard BBQ was top notch - not too sweet, a little bit savory and totally delicious. 10/10 would order again. The boneless wings were a little lacking and I typically don't order them but had to try. They were the kind with sort of crunchy breading but these had a decent breading to chicken ratio. I just generally prefer traditional wings over boneless. The parmesan garlic sauce tasted mostly like garlic butter to me, which was a little over the top decadent at this point. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of food, price, and freshness! I will definitely be ordering from Wing Kingz again soon. read more

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Brittany W.

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I was looking for a place to get some lemon pepper wings and stumbled upon this place on google. The wings were perfect and the wait was short. The guy working was super friendly too! Very much recommend if you're looking for good wings. read more

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Claire C.

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The restaurant was unorganised and chaotic. People were sat near us, asked to move, they sat other people at the table and left them standing waiting again, they had children with them as well! Staff were unprofessional and rude. Made the whole atmosphere stressful. The food wasn't good. Wings a let down, burgers dry. Overpriced for what it is! Don't recommend at all. My friend got food poisoning on a different visit. read more

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Cassie K.

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Absolutely love the people and the food. GO HERE NOW! 18 Pieces Boneless Wing Family Combo! read more

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Daniel S.

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Some of the best wings I had in Grand Rapids. Employees are always nice and go above and beyond

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Niki C.

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We have ordered Mild Buffalo+ garlic& herb rub AND Sweet BBQ bone-in chicken wings. They are hands down the best wings in GR. Super friendly staff! We have had the mac n cheese bites as well and they are also amazing! read more

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Oskitz L.

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You can't get a wing unless it's from the king. Wing Kingz was the first joint I hit before COVID and one of the first places I went when stores started opening up and doing social distancing. They've got real food, real people, you can feel the community and love that Ricardo and his wife put into this place. A feeling of familiarity and home can be found in each bite of Wing, Fried Pickle and don't get me started about the gizzards. Stop playing yourself and get the King's Wings today. read more

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Natalie B.

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Hands down best wings in GR. We've tried it all, and Wing Kingz stays consistent, fresh and sooo delicious. On point beverage selection too. Plus I have observed that their food safety & overall cleanliness is top notch. Only place I go for wings! read more

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Jose R.

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Best wings in GR!! This is my go-to wing stop. They have great food and prices. Fire selection of sauces for wings and such. Also 10/10 recommend their Parmesan fries & kamikaze Kool-Aid. Wings & fries are a bit greasy, but.. "why you eating wings and fries worried about grease?" *disclaimer: I get boneless fries.* read more

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David K.

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Best wings in the entire world. My personal favorite flavor is sweet bbq Parmesan. I could eat it every day of the week and never get tired of it. wing kingz truly has changed my life for the better ever since my highschool football coach fed the team with the savory wings. great food, great service, and great people. Cant beat it. read more

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Jack P.

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Great customer service. But recently ordered 75 wings and found feathers on more than a two dozen wings. Heavy breading seems to cover up the feathers that are left on the wings. Also, pricing online is not correct. read more

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Ashley R.

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Don't spend your money here! They pluck their own wings and you will consume feathers. They didn't care when we called them and said they'd give us 10% off next time after we spent over $100 there. read more

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R T.

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First time coming here, amazing wings, amazing customer service. Food was top notch!! Couldn't ask for a better wing place, I 10/10 recommend. read more

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Brad T.

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Service, wings, shrimp, and kool-aid pie were all great. We had four different sauces and enjoyed all of them. This will now be our wing place read more

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Austin G.

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WOW. So, I'm a bit of what you'd call a wing snob and I tend to eat wings A TON. Probably every other day. Anyway, I just moved here to GR from TX and have been searching everywhere for my next "go-to" wing spot. It's safe to say I finally found it... Not only is the customer service amazing, but the staff is very welcoming and make you feel right at home. Which makes sense for a restaurant that serves southern food. I have to say, it was very comforting for me; especially being new to the area. These wings were absolutely perfection. Crispy outside, juicy and tender on the inside... super meaty and flavorful. I cannot wait to try every flavor they have, but as of right now spicy garlic and garlic Parmesan are my favorites. If you want amazing wings and great customer service, look no further. Seriously. read more

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Michael T.

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Good food. Wing sauces tasted good but the reaper wasn't all that hot. But don't mind me Imma maniac and wants the hottest wings possible lol. When I'm in the Grand Rapids area i will be back. read more

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Alexis H.

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Wings were straight gas... I ate 3 of them and was full which I was not expecting. Can't wait to try more flavors, I couldn't decide what to get! Fries were SO good (better than wing stop) and still crispy and hot by the time I got home. Worth the price and would recommend! Will definitely go back read more

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Susan M.

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Service was fantastic. Ordered on the phone and the person helping was very helpful with suggestions. Our go to wing place (Wing Doozie) has been closed due to lack of workers so we ventured out to a new place. Sauces were all new so they were very kind in giving lots of options. Food was served hot shortly after I arrived. The hush puppies were dry and overall, not very delicious. We ordered fries, wings, strips, and boneless wings. My favorite...the fries. They were outstanding! Tasted fresh cut! Yes! Strips were dry and a bit bland. We did all wings without sauce just because we don't know their sauces and there are 4 kids...so. Yeah. Overall, service was great and food was pretty good, it certainly wouldn't replace my fav but it's a good substitute when necessary. read more

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Sarai G.

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Every since I tried their wings I crave them so much and I can't have any other wings The best part is how fresh and hot the wings are every single time I order. Ive never been disappointed. Even when they are super busy the service is amazing and I would recommend this place to anyone that wants some good food! read more

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Amber H.

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Good was delicious! Best okra I've had in GR since I've lived here. Service was great! Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend.

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Some of the better wings I've had in GR. Really friendly staff and food came out quick. Will be back again soon

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Been wanting to try the gizzards here for a long time. I have had smoked gizzards with bbq sauce in the past and loved them. So I decided to try fried ones with bbq sauce. Now they offer soft, medium and hard fried. Figured I would do the medium. Now when I picked them up, they knew this was my first time trying them and they offered me to try them to see if the frying was to my liking. They would make another batch if I didn't like them medium. I didn't take them up on it because I felt the rest of the food would get soggy. My opinion, they were fried to hard so I would go with the soft if you don't want them to crunchy. My wife got the shrimp basket and I also got an order of mushrooms. Mushrooms were awesome. The rest of the food was a little soggy due to how far away I live from there. I would suggest ordering from here if you live just a few minutes away. The food was good, just would have been better if I lived closer. So I can't blame them for that. In my opinion, a great place for fried food. read more

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Great wing sauces and rubs. The guy working behind the counter let me try some samples and their reaper sauce was waaaaay hot. I couldn't handle it, but for all you dare devils out there, its probably right up your alley. I also sampled the waffles and holy $#it, they were amazing. I'm going back for the chicken and waffles. read more

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Ashley M.

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Ordered some bone in wings and the mild was exactly like I would expect to be! So good!! Very friendly service on the phone as well as in person! Thanks a bunch for sure our new wing spot!! read more

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Best wings I've had in Grand Rapids, and I've had a lot of wings! They also have the best banana pudding and multiple flavors of Kool-Aid! The fries are always really good and you can get the King seasoning on them read more

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I've been here a few times since they opened. Seriously one of the best values in wings I've ever had - and I'm lucky enough to live in walking distance from them! If you order fries be prepared to say what kind of seasoning you want! They have amazing choices - I always go with king spices on mine. That parmesan garlic sauce that's literally parmesan and garlic butter... I'm drooling just thinking about it. I need to get it again. Don't hesitate with this place - get yourself some good fried chicken and support a great local business at the same time. read more

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Nancy E.

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Ordered from food truck in our neighborhood tonight - great wings ! Love the kicking bourbon sauce! Sweet and sticky , mild kick. Best gyro I've had ! Great job! read more

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Tom M.

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This place has the best wings! We usually get wings from them once every other week, always good wings and sauces my wife gets the mild Buffalo and I get the Bourbon read more

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Wings were excellent! We got bone in and bone out, chili cheese fries and the Parmesan fries. Everything was hot and delicious!

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I ordered the Caribbean Jerk wings with Cajun fries, and I will honestly say they were the best wings and fries I've ever had hands down. So so good! read more

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1604 Diamond Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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What time does Wing Kingz open?

Wing Kingz opens at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Wing Kingz opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Wing Kingz close?

Wing Kingz is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Wing Kingz closes at 9:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.Wing Kingz closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Wing Kingz closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Does Wing Kingz take credit cards?

Yes, Wing Kingz takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Wing Kingz serve alcohol?

Yes, Wing Kingz serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Wing Kingz have TVs?

Yes, Wing Kingz has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Wing Kingz have outdoor seating?

Yes, Wing Kingz has outdoor seating options.

Does Wing Kingz have parking?

Yes, Wing Kingz has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Wing Kingz have free WiFi?

Yes, Wing Kingz has free WiFi.

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Specialties

The Original Wing Kingz at your service! We specialize in tantalizing crispy fried wingz, southern fried fish, and beefy 1/2 pound burgers to top! Pick from a variety of our creative sauces for your wingz and add some tasty sides to complete your meal! Come check us out, We LOVE what we Do!

History

Established in 2013.

Wing Kingz first began in Wyoming, Michigan, near 36th and Division. From there we decided to move closer to home, which is Creston Neighborhood! It took us some time but we are Back and Stronger than ever - Creston Neighborhood Strong that is!

Meet the Business Owner: Ricardo A.

This is truly a Mom and Pop's Shop! Ricardo and Hannah are just that! Family owned and family built, we pride ourselves in developing from the ground up and with those you love! You may just meet some of our family members coming through the door and we LOVE that!

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5.0 mi

This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

First off I can't believe I've lived here all my life and haven't eaten here. It was high on the…read morerecommendation list for the espresso martinis and they didn't disappoint. They're made with vanilla vodka and have a nice cinnamon kick. Although we only got to experience the late night menu, we were super satisfied. It's a cozy place and the live music great was a fun vibe. Can't wait come back and try out the whole menu.

Live Jazz on Sunday.

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House Rules

4.9(50 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is a cool place to drop into especially if you're in town looking to kill some time at a chill…read morebar that has excellent beer options (via a wall of coolers where you can pick out what you want and then enjoy at your seat...seltzers, IPA, porters, whatever you fancy, the selection is vast from the four coolers). I also saw some pretty impressive bourbon options (Weller and maybe a Willett, too). The staff was friendly and if you come with a group or a date there's plenty of games to choose from. If I lived nearby this would be a cool spot to frequent with friends.

Five stars, awesome! This place is so cool!…read moreThis is a board game cafe with good vibes, a full bar, and a yummy food menu. Located downtown across from the downtown market, there is lots of street parking and there's also a paid parking lot a block away. If you come on the weekend be sure to make a reservation for a table because this place is bopping and is busy! Hundreds of game options and the staff can help with learning most games. They also host DnD nights and other events. I love it here!

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Blue Dog Tavern

4.1(238 reviews)

2.5 mi

One of the coziest places in Grand Rapids. This Tavern has booths that you can just sink into, get…read moresome comfort food, and watch the game. I'm still holding strong that this is the best burger in Grand Rapids. The smash is the perfect combination on juicy, with crispy edges. This past time we had their Tots Rangoon, which is their January special. The sweet chili sauce with the crab cream cheese with the saltiness from the tots and green onion. Come back during the summer months for an amazing patio too!

Blue dog is the type of place you always want to keep coming back to, friendly service, chill…read morevibes, and a great menu with lots of variety. The cocktail menu is extensive with one of the best espresso martinis in the city, a sleeper hit that I wasn't expecting. The tots and hot dogs are of course a classic staple here but the shawarma bowl I tried was a lovely alternative to our usual go tos.

Mahi Tacos - FAV

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Garlic Parmesan Tots

The Electric Cheetah

4.0(828 reviews)

2.5 mi

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

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Westside Social

4.3(511 reviews)

4.9 mi

This has become one of our favorite places to share food and drinks. The food is phenomenal, drinks…read moreare tasty, and service has always been excellent. Dinner time can be a wait, but it is worth it!

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my family. We waited 30 minutes for a table then were…read moregreeted by the world's rudest host. That's why I took one star off, I was shocked that it was like asking for a kidney to sit at a table instead of a booth. Luckily our server was so kind, definitely making up for the rude start. My husband got the turkey sandwich with the pretzel bun - he loved it! I ordered the nachos with half pork half chicken. They were HUGE and absolutely delicious. So we will definitely be back!

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Garage Bar and Grill

3.9(183 reviews)

1.7 mi

Loved the vibes at Garage Bar and Grill. Happy hour Long Islands for only $5? Sign me up! The patio…read morearea was sufficient enough and people moved out quickly so we could easily find a spot. The service was fast and our server was pleasant. Live music on a Firday night was also great to hear. I definitely will be returning in the future!

AVOID. The food was not good at all. Both my friend and I got our orders with ingredients on them…read morethat we asked to be taken off, and the sides were really gross. The french fries were served soggy and old and the mac was stale, literally zero flavor, not even cheese flavor. The buns on my sandwich were nasty, had to take them off to enjoy the pulled pork. Even though the menu said you can substitute mac for the fries they upcharged me $3, and when I asked about it the manager said "sorry the menu is confusing, I'm trying to tell management to change it" but wouldn't take it off the bill. All in I split a curds app, got an incorrectly made sandwich and mac, and WATER NO SODA OR ALCOHOL, and I paid $31...