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Awesome Grand Rapids
The Intersection is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

1. The Intersection

7.8
133 Grandville Ave SW (at Cherry), Grand Rapids, MI
Music Venue · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 64 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: They feature tons of Michigan musicians! Check out their upcoming schedule. Read more.

Rowster Coffee is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

2. Rowster Coffee

8.3
632 Wealthy St SE (at James Ave. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 44 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: The staff is MORE than willing to guide you to the perfect cup of caffeine :) Read more.

The Pyramid Scheme is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

3. The Pyramid Scheme

8.7
68 Commerce Ave SW (at Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Music Venue · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 62 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: No food served but Stella’s, a local restaurant featuring vegetarian and regular bar food, delivers free to the door!! Read more.

Brewery Vivant is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

4. Brewery Vivant

9.0
925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · East Hills · 170 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: They donate 10% of their profits to community organizations! And they are dedicated to environmental sustainability! AND its FANTASTIC! Read more.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

5. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

9.4
1000 E Beltline Ave NE (btwn Bradford & Leonard), Grand Rapids, MI
Sculpture Garden · 79 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Check out the Summer Concert Series! Read more.

Bartertown Diner is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

6. Bartertown Diner

6 Jefferson Ave SE (Fulton St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 54 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Opening soon! Read more.

Marie Catrib's is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

7. Marie Catrib's

1001 Lake Dr SE (at Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · East Hills · 105 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Delicious "Adult Grilled Cheese" and the homemade pickles are very yummy too! Even though you might have to wait - they walk around and serve brownie and cookie samples - keeping me MORE than satisfie Read more.

8. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Named home of America's Best Burger in GQ Magazine! We definitely recommend the bleu cheese stuffed burger - excellent! Read more.

9. Reserve Wine & Food

8.1
201 Monroe Ave NW (at Lyon St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Wine Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids lies Reserve: a quaint, yet modern wine bar and restaurant. Read more.

Tre Cugini is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

10. Tre Cugini

122 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Italian Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 45 tips and reviews

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Tucked down the brick-laid road of Monroe Center in Grand Rapids, sits Tre Cugini, a local restaurant that presents the very best in Italian cuisine and culture. Read more.

GR Wine, Beer & Food Fest is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

11. GR Wine, Beer & Food Fest

303 Monroe Ave NW (Michigan Ave & Lyon St), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · 3 tips and reviews
Two Beards Deli is one of Awesome Grand Rapids.

12. Two Beards Deli

9.1
38 Commerce Ave SW (at Weston St), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 60 tips and reviews