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Favorite Places

Favorite Places

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Created by Amanda Zylstra • Updated On: September 13, 2013
Tea Garden is one of Favorite Places.

1. Tea Garden

7.3
2500 E Beltline Ave SE (at Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Bagel Beanery is one of Favorite Places.

2. Bagel Beanery

7.6
2845 Breton Rd SE (at 28th St), Grand Rapids, MI
Bagel Shop · 15 tips and reviews
Target is one of Favorite Places.

3. Target

7.8
5120 28th St SE (btw Patterson & I-96), Grand Rapids, MI
Big Box Store · 22 tips and reviews
Nordstrom Rack is one of Favorite Places.

4. Nordstrom Rack

7.8
3615 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Clothing Store · 16 tips and reviews
T.J. Maxx is one of Favorite Places.

5. T.J. Maxx

7.0
3525 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Department Store · 12 tips and reviews
Sandmann's is one of Favorite Places.

6. Sandmann's

1200 Wealthy St SE (at Fuller Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
BBQ Joint · Eastown · 7 tips and reviews
The Pita House - Sami's Gyro is one of Favorite Places.

7. The Pita House - Sami's Gyro

8.1
3730 28th St SE (at Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
HopCat is one of Favorite Places.

8. HopCat

9.0
25 Ionia Ave SW (at Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Beer Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 255 tips and reviews
The Meanwhile is one of Favorite Places.

9. The Meanwhile

7.6
1005 Wealthy St SE (at Diamond Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · East Hills · 111 tips and reviews
Billy's Lounge is one of Favorite Places.

10. Billy's Lounge

7.4
1437 Wealthy St SE (btw Atlas & Ethel), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Eastown · 47 tips and reviews
Woodland Mall is one of Favorite Places.

11. Woodland Mall

7.0
3195 28th St SE (at E Beltline Ave SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Shopping Mall · 52 tips and reviews
Spirit Dreams is one of Favorite Places.

12. Spirit Dreams

8.6
1430 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Jewelry Store · Eastown · 8 tips and reviews
Shakedown Street is one of Favorite Places.

13. Shakedown Street

7.6
670 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Miscellaneous Store · West Grand · 10 tips and reviews

14. Scavenger Hunt

117 Division Ave S (btw Cherry & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Vintage and Thrift Store · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · No tips or reviews
GR Vintage Thrift is one of Favorite Places.

15. GR Vintage Thrift

468-502 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Vintage and Thrift Store · West Grand · 4 tips and reviews
Goodwill is one of Favorite Places.

16. Goodwill

7.6
3270 29th St SE (at East Beltline), Kentwood, MI
Vintage and Thrift Store · 9 tips and reviews
Salvation Army is one of Favorite Places.

17. Salvation Army

5.9
4281 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Vintage and Thrift Store · 7 tips and reviews
Zoup! is one of Favorite Places.

18. Zoup!

7.2
4021 Cascade Road SE (at East Paris), Grand Rapids, MI
Soup Spot · 17 tips and reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is one of Favorite Places.

19. BIGGBY COFFEE

7.6
2500 E Beltline Ave SE (btw 28th St & Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 27 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of Favorite Places.

20. Starbucks

3195 28th St SE (in Woodland Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Surf City Squeeze is one of Favorite Places.

21. Surf City Squeeze

3175 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Juice Bar · 3 tips and reviews
JCPenney is one of Favorite Places.

22. JCPenney

6.5
3225 28th St SE (In Woodland Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Department Store · 19 tips and reviews
Kohl's is one of Favorite Places.

23. Kohl's

7.0
3131 Woodland Dr SE (at Woodland Mall), Kentwood, MI
Department Store · 7 tips and reviews
Bath & Body Works is one of Favorite Places.

24. Bath & Body Works

7.3
3195 28th St SE (Woodland Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Cosmetics Store · 11 tips and reviews

25. The Body Shop

3201-3249 Mall Dr SE, Kentwood, MI
Cosmetics Store · 4 tips and reviews
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is one of Favorite Places.

26. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

7.4
3635 28th Street S.E. (in Centerpointe Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Shoe Store · 4 tips and reviews
Old Navy is one of Favorite Places.

27. Old Navy

7.2
3665 28th St SE (in Centerpointe Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Clothing Store · 12 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of Favorite Places.

28. Barnes & Noble

8.4
(at Woodland Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Bookstore · 33 tips and reviews
Stella's Lounge is one of Favorite Places.

29. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews
Martha's Vineyard is one of Favorite Places.

30. Martha's Vineyard

9.3
200 Union Ave NE (at Lyon), Grand Rapids, MI
Gourmet Store · Midtown · 48 tips and reviews

31. Open Mind

39 Courtland St (at Squire St), Rockford, MI
Miscellaneous Store · 1 tip
El Burrito Loco is one of Favorite Places.

32. El Burrito Loco

7.2
1971 E Beltline Ave NE (at Knapp St NE), Grand Rapids, MI
Burrito Restaurant · Northeast Grand Rapids · 24 tips and reviews
Downtown Trini's is one of Favorite Places.

33. Downtown Trini's

8.1
148 E Division St, Sparta, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Jody's Restaurant is one of Favorite Places.

34. Jody's Restaurant

7.7
503 E Division St, Rockford, MI
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Kimberly's Boutique is one of Favorite Places.

35. Kimberly's Boutique

54 Courtland St, Rockford, MI
Boutique · 4 tips and reviews
Arnies Bakery & Restaurant - Old Mill is one of Favorite Places.

36. Arnies Bakery & Restaurant - Old Mill

34 S Squires Street Sq (W. Bridge St), Rockford, MI
Bakery · 11 tips and reviews
Adobe In & Out - Fulton St is one of Favorite Places.

37. Adobe In & Out - Fulton St

7.3
617 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Cherry Hill Market is one of Favorite Places.

38. Cherry Hill Market

6.7
721 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Grocery Store · East Hills · 7 tips and reviews
Smitty's Specialty Beverage is one of Favorite Places.

39. Smitty's Specialty Beverage

8.9
1489 Lake Dr SE (at Hampton Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Liquor Store · Eastown · 11 tips and reviews
Yesterdog is one of Favorite Places.

40. Yesterdog

8.6
1505 Wealthy St SE (at Lake St. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Eastown · 108 tips and reviews
Yen Ching is one of Favorite Places.

41. Yen Ching

4605 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Suki Hana is one of Favorite Places.

42. Suki Hana

6.5
Kentwood, MI
Asian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Fulton Street Farmer's Market is one of Favorite Places.

43. Fulton Street Farmer's Market

8.6
1147 Fulton St E (btw Fuller & Diamond Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Farmers Market · Midtown · 52 tips and reviews
Plato's Closet is one of Favorite Places.

44. Plato's Closet

5.5
2650 E Beltline Ave SE (btw 28th & Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Vintage and Thrift Store · 11 tips and reviews
The Viceroy is one of Favorite Places.

45. The Viceroy

53 Commerce Ave SW (btwn Weston & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Cocktail Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 39 tips and reviews
Russ' Restaurant is one of Favorite Places.

46. Russ' Restaurant

7.5
2750 28th St SE (at Woodlawn), Kentwood, MI
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch is one of Favorite Places.

47. Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch

8.4
746 Lakeside Dr SE (at Wealthy), East Grand Rapids, MI
Library · 15 tips and reviews
Red Lobster is one of Favorite Places.

48. Red Lobster

7.4
3920 28th St SE (btw East Paris & Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Brann's Sizzling Steaks & Sports Grille is one of Favorite Places.

49. Brann's Sizzling Steaks & Sports Grille

7.2
401 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Steakhouse · West Grand · 43 tips and reviews
Bombay Cuisine is one of Favorite Places.

50. Bombay Cuisine

8.2
1420 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Indian Restaurant · Eastown · 26 tips and reviews
Argos Book Shop is one of Favorite Places.

51. Argos Book Shop

7.7
1405 Robinson Rd SE (at Lake Dr.), Grand Rapids, MI
Bookstore · Eastown · 10 tips and reviews
Schuler Books & Music is one of Favorite Places.

52. Schuler Books & Music

8.9
2660 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Bookstore · 28 tips and reviews
Second Time Around Furniture is one of Favorite Places.

53. Second Time Around Furniture

2950 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Furniture and Home Store · 1 tip

54. EQ3

1428 Plainfield Ave NE, Michigan
Furniture and Home Store · No tips or reviews
John Ball Zoo is one of Favorite Places.

55. John Ball Zoo

8.6
1300 Fulton St W (at Valley Ave. NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Park · 73 tips and reviews
Paperdoll is one of Favorite Places.

56. Paperdoll

10 E Bridge St NE (in Promenade), Rockford, MI
Women's Store · No tips or reviews
Crash's Landing is one of Favorite Places.

57. Crash's Landing

1545 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Animal Shelter · 2 tips and reviews
Centerpointe Mall is one of Favorite Places.

58. Centerpointe Mall

6.0
3665 28th St SE (btwn East Beltline & Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Shopping Mall · 10 tips and reviews
Petco is one of Favorite Places.

59. Petco

6.5
3165 Alpine Ave NW, Walker, MI
Pet Supplies Store · 13 tips and reviews
PetSmart is one of Favorite Places.

60. PetSmart

7.0
3950 28th St SE (at East Paris), Kentwood, MI
Pet Supplies Store · 15 tips and reviews
Vans Pastry is one of Favorite Places.

61. Vans Pastry

8.3
955 Fulton St E (Diamond Ave SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Bakery · Midtown · 17 tips and reviews
Outback Steakhouse is one of Favorite Places.

62. Outback Steakhouse

3650 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Steakhouse · 22 tips and reviews
Ming Ten is one of Favorite Places.

63. Ming Ten

7.4
2090 Celebration Dr NE #215, Grand Rapids, MI
Chinese Restaurant · Northeast Grand Rapids · 61 tips and reviews
Cottage Bar and Restaurant is one of Favorite Places.

64. Cottage Bar and Restaurant

8.0
18 La Grave Ave SE (at Fulton St E), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 46 tips and reviews
Steak 'n Shake is one of Favorite Places.

65. Steak 'n Shake

4550 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
ALDI is one of Favorite Places.

66. ALDI

6.9
5114 28th St SE Ste B (at Hotel Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Grocery Store · 11 tips and reviews
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop is one of Favorite Places.

67. Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop

966 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI
Pizzeria · East Hills · 13 tips and reviews
D&W Fresh Market is one of Favorite Places.

68. D&W Fresh Market

7.7
1814 Breton Rd SE (In Breton Village), Grand Rapids, MI
Grocery Store · 18 tips and reviews
Flowerland is one of Favorite Places.

69. Flowerland

7.6
4321 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Flower Store · 11 tips and reviews
Cost Plus World Market is one of Favorite Places.

70. Cost Plus World Market

8.7
3641 28th Street SE (East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Furniture and Home Store · 8 tips and reviews
Vertigo Music is one of Favorite Places.

71. Vertigo Music

8.4
129 Division Ave S (btw Cherry & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Record Store · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 26 tips and reviews
One Girl's Treasure is one of Favorite Places.

72. One Girl's Treasure

1146 Wealthy St SE (at Fuller Ave. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Women's Store · 3 tips and reviews
Wolfgang's Restaurant is one of Favorite Places.

73. Wolfgang's Restaurant

9.0
1530 Wealthy St SE (at Lake Dr. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · Eastown · 118 tips and reviews

74. francesca's

6.6
3195 28th SE (Woodland Mall), Grand Rapids, MI
Women's Store · 1 tip
Charlotte Russe is one of Favorite Places.

75. Charlotte Russe

3195 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Women's Store · 3 tips and reviews
Nantucket Bakery is one of Favorite Places.

76. Nantucket Bakery

8.9
208 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Bakery · Midtown · 35 tips and reviews
Grand Rapids Children's Museum is one of Favorite Places.

77. Grand Rapids Children's Museum

8.6
11 Sheldon Ave NE (at Fulton St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Museum · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 16 tips and reviews
Grand Rapids Art Museum is one of Favorite Places.

78. Grand Rapids Art Museum

8.7
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Art Museum · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 32 tips and reviews
Grand Rapids Public Museum is one of Favorite Places.

79. Grand Rapids Public Museum

8.9
272 Pearl St NW (at Front Ave NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Museum · West Side · 37 tips and reviews
Purple East is one of Favorite Places.

80. Purple East

6.7
250 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Miscellaneous Store · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 2 tips and reviews

81. Bakers Footwear

3195 28th St SE (East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Shoe Store · 1 tip
Fulton Street Artisan Market is one of Favorite Places.

82. Fulton Street Artisan Market

7.9
1147 Fulton St E (Fuller Ave NE), Grand Rapids, MI
Arts and Crafts Store · Midtown · 7 tips and reviews
San Chez, A Tapas Bistro is one of Favorite Places.

83. San Chez, A Tapas Bistro

8.7
38 Fulton St E (at Commerce Ave SW), Grand Rapids, MI
Tapas Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 127 tips and reviews
BD's Mongolian Grill is one of Favorite Places.

84. BD's Mongolian Grill

2619 28th St SE (at Breton), Grand Rapids, MI
Mongolian Restaurant · Ridgemoor · 44 tips and reviews
J Gardellas Tavern is one of Favorite Places.

85. J Gardellas Tavern

6.6
11 Ionia Ave SW (btw Fulton & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 52 tips and reviews
Cold Stone Creamery is one of Favorite Places.

86. Cold Stone Creamery

5088 28th St SE (in Waterfall Shoppes), Grand Rapids, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 2 tips and reviews
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of Favorite Places.

87. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

9.4
1000 E Beltline Ave NE (btwn Bradford & Leonard), Grand Rapids, MI
Sculpture Garden · 79 tips and reviews
Kingma's Market is one of Favorite Places.

88. Kingma's Market

9.2
2225 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Grocery Store · 24 tips and reviews
Charley's Crab is one of Favorite Places.

89. Charley's Crab

63 Market Ave SW (at 131), Grand Rapids, MI
Seafood Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 25 tips and reviews
One Trick Pony is one of Favorite Places.

90. One Trick Pony

136 Fulton St E (at LaGrave), Grand Rapids, MI
New American Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 24 tips and reviews
IHOP is one of Favorite Places.

91. IHOP

6.4
2071 E Beltline Ave NE (at Knapp St), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · Northeast Grand Rapids · 25 tips and reviews
Olive Garden is one of Favorite Places.

92. Olive Garden

7.7
3883 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Italian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Noodles & Company is one of Favorite Places.

93. Noodles & Company

8.0
5070 28th St SE Ste A (in Waterfall Shoppes), Grand Rapids, MI
Asian Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Divani is one of Favorite Places.

94. Divani

7.2
15 Ionia Ave SW Ste 130 (btw Fulton & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Cocktail Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 30 tips and reviews
Kava House is one of Favorite Places.

95. Kava House

1445 Lake Dr SE (at Gennesee), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Eastown · 45 tips and reviews
Big Lots is one of Favorite Places.

96. Big Lots

4254 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Big Box Store · 3 tips and reviews
Shoe Carnival is one of Favorite Places.

97. Shoe Carnival

6.2
1959 East Paris Ave SE (28th Street), Grand Rapids, MI
Shoe Store · 5 tips and reviews
Payless ShoeSource is one of Favorite Places.

98. Payless ShoeSource

3195 28th St SE (In Woodland Mall), Kentwood, MI
Shoe Store · 1 tip
Rockford Footwear Depot is one of Favorite Places.

99. Rockford Footwear Depot

6.6
235 N Main St, Rockford, MI
Shoe Store · 3 tips and reviews

100. Baskets in the belfry

46 E Bridge St (Main and bridge), Rockford, MI
Arts and Crafts Store · No tips or reviews

101. The Candle Shop

52 Courtland St, Rockford, MI
Gift Store · No tips or reviews
Sam's Joint is one of Favorite Places.

102. Sam's Joint

19 N Main St, Rockford, MI
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews
Rocky's is one of Favorite Places.

103. Rocky's

7.1
110 N Main St, Rockford, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 4 tips and reviews
Flat River Grill is one of Favorite Places.

104. Flat River Grill

8.3
201East Main Street, Lowell, MI
Gastropub · 26 tips and reviews
Vitale's is one of Favorite Places.

105. Vitale's

7.4
834 Leonard St NE (btw Eastern & Emerald), Grand Rapids, MI
Italian Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge is one of Favorite Places.

106. Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge

8.2
2630 E Beltline Ave SE (btw 28th & Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Italian Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
Little Africa is one of Favorite Places.

107. Little Africa

8.6
956 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI
Ethiopian Restaurant · East Hills · 19 tips and reviews
Urban Mill is one of Favorite Places.

108. Urban Mill

629 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Café · Midtown · 17 tips and reviews
Rite Aid is one of Favorite Places.

109. Rite Aid

6.3
2410 Burton St SE (in Breton Village), Grand Rapids, MI
Pharmacy · Ridgemoor · 3 tips and reviews
Sally Beauty is one of Favorite Places.

110. Sally Beauty

6.4
4190 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Cosmetics Store · 3 tips and reviews