50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants East Grand Rapids

“Jersey Junction is one of those special spots from my childhood, and I love that they have maintained their taste and quality over all these years. Jersey Junction has lots of flavors to choose from as well as other ice cream specials (and lots of candy to buy too, if ice cream isn't your thing). There is some seating inside and on the porch, but I mostly love picking up a cone and then walking through downtown EGR and along Reeds Lake. Bliss! You also will always get your money's worth - pictured here are single scoops of ice cream!!“

“Great place for board games with friends! They have a good selection of beer with on tap cider and wine too. Some snacks available right now (kitchen reno in progress) but you can bring your own food in while the kitchen is still closed! Make sure to get a reservation and they book up fully and fast so don't expect to keep you table past your reservation end time!“

“This was another place we found on the Tag A Brew site for locally brewed beer. This was a quiet place right off Wealthy Street (drive slow or you will miss it). My husband had another flight here to sample their beers and he really enjoyed them also.“

“We've been to the Douglas location as well and it has similar food and drink options. Limited selection of beers with mostly IPAs. The food is standard pub fare if that's what you're looking for.Service was great and food came out quickly , but after going to both locations, I would recommend other breweries first if looking to try something in the area.“

“Brunch service and food was solid. Cute spot in the middle of downtown by the JW Marriott and Amway Grand, Devos and Van Andel. only suggestion with the Sweet potato hash would have been slightly more cooked Brussels sprouts and broccoli. flavors were a tasty mix of deliciousnes, including the Kim chi.“

“I’m super excited to have discover 28th street Nutrition just buy googling for a new place. My original spot I was visiting on the Beltline and Celebration Drive is no longer there I was so disappointed but found a new fav spot. Mackey has been so wonderful to me each visit these last two days and provided some great and helpful information and suggestions, and I will be going back today.“

“We turned onto this downtown brewery because we often frequent their sister establishment broadleaf brewery. It's definitely a cool building. It has a great friendly vibe and the food is always good. I can't wait to sit out on the deck with a nice IPA.“

“My colleagues and I recently had an incredible time, and we couldn't have been more impressed with the one staff member who was working that day. He was an absolute pro - focused on safety, and extremely knowledgeable about everything related to axe throwing.He provided excellent instructions on technique and form, making sure everyone was comfortable and had the right tools. He also made sure that we were all having a great time and enjoying the experience. It was clear that he was passionate about his job and wanted to make sure we had the best possible experience.“

“Frosty boy is our favorite icecream place. They have every kind of icecream, good pricing and the most kind and caring staff. The last time we were there our 2 year old fell and dropped and crushed her slurpy and without us needing to ask the staff told us they would make her a new one at no charge right away!“

“They let me know about a new pesto pizza that wasn't even on the menu yet and you know I just had to try it. and omg... I've been looking for some good pizza for a while because I gotten so tired of boring chain pizza and I definitely found it, amazing.“

“We live in the neighborhood and love that there is an ice cream shop easily walkable. Great selection and the best service!I very much appreciate them giving out peppermint ice cream at Holidays in the Heights, I hadn’t had it in years and this was the BEST I’ve had! Thanks for being an awesome part of the community.“

“Updated Review 4/13/24: Still delicious! I got the umami slam Sammy and for dessert I got the blueberry lemon crepe.Came here after the auto show for dinner. I like the interior, with the cool hanging lights and plants. Service is great, our waitress was really cool and checked on us frequently. She was a fun waitress too, not one who just takes the plates and doesn't talk.We started with an appetizer, Okonomiyaki. Beautiful presentation, it reminded me of a beautiful crepe. It wasn't everyone's favorite, but I really liked it. Good texture and packed with flavor.My main course was the Kati Roll. The texture of the bread was lovely, it was crispy and soft at the same time. The lamb was delicious and perfectly seasoned, and had one thing on the roll that I didn't think would work with lamb, but it did: Avocado.My dessert was the mango sticky rice. Oh my goodness that coconut cream is magical! Definitely one of the best desserts I've had in awhile!“

“The food is European perfection. There is literally nothing on their menu that isn't delicious!! & fyi the drinks are nothing to scoff at either. Sit at the bar, grab a table & sample the entire app menu with some friends...there is no wrong way to do this. The feta shrooms ? (chefs kiss). Whatever you do, eat lots of lepinja bread & just ask for the ajavar dip, they will know!“

“Very friendly service. I ordered a Hot chocolate and they took the time to make it look (and taste) amazing. I wasn't expecting that. Plenty of space to prepare for my work day. Very relaxing atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: No steps and plenty of door width“

“Love the ice cream. Whenever I'm on this side of town and have time to stop at Frosty Boy, I do! If the weather is nice- be prepared to wait; wait to order, and then wait for your order. Easily a hour wait. Worth it every time! I wish they were open later.“

“Not sure whether it was the euphoria of eating a full meal after moving house but those were the best french fries I have ever eaten in my entire life, no exaggeration. Burger and ice cream were good too. Leftovers tasted almost as good the day after, too. I'm very glad I found this place.“

“Me and the family wanted to munch down on some deep dish pizza. So, I flipped out the old Google and typed in "Best Deep Dish Pizza near me" and let me tell you what, they sure knew what I wanted. Big Bob's is by far the best deep dish I have ever had and I went to Chicago once in 1981 to watch A Richard Pryor and Robin Williams lookalike ladies wrestling competition. So I definitely know a thing or two about good pizza, the deep dish variety. The cheese, the sauce, the amount of toppings, and did I mention the cheese? Good. Cause there's a buttload of cheese. Also, they aren't a big place, so you feel super comfy eating like a deranged, feral beast in the corner because you will not be able to help yourself from wolfing this food down quicker than a pack of dogs on a 3 legged cat. So, all in all, make sure you get your next 14 pizzas from Big Bob's, because they know pizza. I only have one negative to say, and that's that there was a very loud, and sliiiightly annoying toddler in the place while we were eating and I wish they could've done something about it. The fact that it was my toddler is completely irrelevant I feel.“

“Moved right around the corner . So amazing . And the food truck is 10/10 to! Dune climber is my favorite ipa main stay. If you see the lab #25 or cabanaberry on the menu drink both! Also the girls behind the bar are amazing . I would give it 6 stars if I could“

“The atmosphere was great. I almost felt like I had gone back in time to a pub by an old baseball stadium. The service was fast and attentive. There is quite the craft beer selection, one for every taste, and I didn't try a disappointing beer from the tap there. Three of the people sitting at my table got pizza, which is what they are known for. They all loved it! I decided to go rogue, knowing they were known for their pizza already. I got the Cuban sandwich, which has fresh BBQ pulled pork from the shop across the street and a side of chips. The sandwich had a delicious taste, and the bread was perfect for the sandwich. The only downside was that the sandwich was on the dry side. All in all, I would highly recommend eating here, and I will definitely be going back.“

“Cash or check only ice cream shop, serving Hudsonville ice cream and Ashby's Sterling ice cream. It also has a lot of options for soft serve, shakes, sundaes, and malts. The wait is usually only a few minutes, and there are ample benches in front or tables in back.“

“We had a wonderful dinner, the food was great and our waitress was very sweet and attentive. She noticed I tried to make my daughter's chops sticks easier to use and brought me a piece of plastic that made the chopsticks kid friendly.Kid-friendliness: My daughter is well behaved and did very well it is a small restaurant so best to be respectful of others. But the staff was very sweet to my daughter.“

“We really enjoyed our time here. Cory was an EXCELLENT server. He offered good suggestions and everyone loved their meals. Curry was good, scampi was rated excellent and our friend loved the lemon, Al pastor was a highlight for sure. Really delicious. The highlight of the night was the bread pudding. Save room as it was everyone's favorite. Street corn app was great too. Will be back!!“

“We just stumbled on Broad Leaf Brewery between soccer games and we were pleasantly surprised. Drinks were reasonable and we stopped back to eat with some friends. Menu is a little limited but tasted good. You order at the bar and it was easy and the staff was friendly. Atmosphere is laid back and they have some arcade games, pinball machines, and games you can play at your table. You can also do indoor pickle ball and kickpin.“

“Rise Authentic did an amazing job on my sons birthday cake! He has a dairy, egg and peanut allergy and they made sure to take all that into consideration and were still able to make a perfect Baby Shark cake for him ☺️ The cake was very delicious. My toddler loved it! They were even able to accommodate my order within just 5 days!! I highly recommend them.“

“This place has such good tea bombs! They taste amazing and give you a burst of energy. They have tons of Tea and shake options. My daughter and I go here several times a week. We love this place. The staff are extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful when you have questions. I highly recommend.“

“There were 10 of us dining at Olive's tonight. Wonderful service from Alec; the place was hopping but he was cool, calm, and patient. The food and drinks were wonderful and I felt the bill was very reasonable. We love having this great neighborhood spot.“

“We has a great experience our first time checking out 3 Gatos. The beers were great, I had a flight with 3 beers and 2 ciders. All very good. We tried the chicken dumplings with garlic aioli and cubano. Excellent food. The owner checked in on us several times. All around good experience and we will return.“

“Furniture City Creamery is my go-to spot for ice cream in town. They make their own ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and even have pup cups for dogs! What I love most is that their menu changes every day, so there's always something new to try. Plus, they always have a couple of vegan options. Don't miss out on this place if you're an ice cream fan!“

“Nice place. More known for beer than food, the menu seems like an afterthought. It was good mind you, just a bit on the boring side. Our servers were attentive. Saw all different age ranges, but the music is definitely for the heavy metal crowd. Not too loud though and it was easy to talk without having to yell. All in all a good experience.“

“Today at Taco Fest 11-8 pm . Make sure to hit up The Corner Twist ! Amazing soft pretzels and incredible dips to chose from . We tried the Jalepano cheddar cream cheese , dill pickle dip, and cinnamon cream cheese ! Amazing ! He even gave me a birthday shout out !“

“Absolutely brilliant place that we found by chance whilst exploring Grand Rapids. They are dog friendly, unlike nearly everywhere else nearby, so our greyhound laid by our table and was given a piece of bacon by the staff! The service was fantastic and attentive, including drinks suggestions. The food was delicious and we couldn't finish it all because the portions were so generous. Generally a great atmosphere, and we wouldn't hesitate to come back next time we're in GR!Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp in at rear entrance.“

“Walking by and spontaneously decided to get a pizza to take back to the hotel (Tuesday evening 5:30) . The host kindly directly me to the takeout counter. The very friendly young man took my order, everything came out perfectly. I was glad he offered utensils because I forgot to ask. We got the thin crust pepperoni - it was fantastic! Crispy edges, nice cheesy pull, great taste. Very glad we stopped. Great service and food!“

“Super great atmosphere to visit and even amazing food menu. We really love the staff Dylan, Winter and the manager with the blue hair but yall really need to check on the other staff there like Megan. Super rude and totally changes the whole vibe when you arrive. Will come back again and not ask for her“

“Ordered the breakfast sandwich with avocado, mayo, and egg with a side of potatoes. The bread, avocado and potatoes were very tasty. However the egg is not good at all. It is a weird texture because it seems to be a fake egg which is not what is advertised. It threw off the texture and taste of the rest of the sandwich which is disappointing because everything else was very good including the coffee. Would visit again but not for breakfast food.“

“No cons, this place is great! My boyfriend and I tried Iced Dragons. We both loved them. We also tried the Asiago bagel sandwhiches and everything was perfect. The sausage and egg were cooked just right, and the bagel wasn’t too crunchy. Service was great, the decorations are fun, and the atmosphere was laid back.We will definitely be back!“

“I'm thrilled to share my experience at Cone World! I took a chance on this new ice cream shop in my neighborhood, and boy, am I glad I did. The ice cream creations on their extensive menu are a delight. I opted for the small Snickers flurry, and what stood out was the generous amount of snicker pieces without asking for extra. And let's talk about the portion size - it was massive for a small, not that I'm complaining - I loved it!My husband went for the banana split, and I have to admit, I was a bit envious when I saw it. All those classic flavors and sauces combined beautifully, and it looked absolutely scrumptious. According to him, it tasted even better than it looked, which is saying something!Here's another plus: Cone World has a drive-thru and accepts credit cards, making it incredibly convenient. The staff was friendly and provided quick service, making the experience even more enjoyable.Without a doubt, I'll be recommending Cone World to anyone who's looking for a delightful summer treat. Next time, I might just give that banana split a try - it's hard to resist after hearing such great things from my husband!“

“Alebird is a gem! They have a great wine, beer, and specialty cocktails menu. The food menu is what puts this local spot above most brew houses. They have a wide variety of salads, handhelds, and main entrees all made with fresh ingredients and sauces made right in house. They have so many options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Our server, Lexie, was kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable of the menu. We were offered specialized options and add-ons to make our lunch exactly what we wanted - so much so that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we went home with boxes. Thank you for such a nice experience - we will definitely be back with friends and family!“

“I’ve used this location a couple times to order ahead with the app. While I haven’t noticed specific spaces to park for pick-up, I’ve always been able to slip into a parking space and grab my drink. They also sell gift cards for holidays gifts :)“

“Handy location - easy to walk to either on the street or skyway. Amazing food choices - variety of types and all made with high level of quality. Service was exceptional- right pace of checking in without being a bother. Very knowledgeable about the menu and beverages. Tap beer options are not very many, but more choices in bottle and can then there's the amazing wine selection and wide range of Michigan spirits to choose from“

“We come for the cider, we stay for the great atmosphere and service. My partner and I have always had great experiences here and our Valentines Day dinner was exceptionally delicious. The menu was well thought out and the pairings brought the meal to the next level. Autumn, Rachael and Liz all added nice touches to our night. We always look forward to coming here for a drink and would recommend them to anyone.“

“Food was great and the Cosmik Fries are the best!Had Madison M. As our server and she was fantastic. Got us more napkins and extra ranch dip right before we were getting ready to ask!Top notch place. Enjoyed their Wings, kids menu, and Chicken BBQ Cobb Salad“

“Went to HopCat on St. Patrick’s day weekend during Irish on Ionia. The place was crazy busy but our bartender, Kasey was efficient, patient and so kind. She never made us feel rushed even with how much she had going on. Great service! Thank you Kasey!! ?“

“Cole, Sawyer, Brittany, Katie, and Rachel are some of the sweetest and most hard working people i've ever met. They are hilarious and charming and they make the most delicious coffee i've had in my life. I could get lost in their eyes. Make sure to tip your baristas! They work too hard for what they get paid!“

“One of our very favorite restaurants in the area, fantastic food, love the lentil soup, and their tomato/spinach soup is just marvelous. Plenty of savory meat dishes and also great vegetarian and vegan options. Friendly staff, nice location, and super-cool to have the great country of Turkey represented here in West Michigan!“

“Always a pleasure to visit for the donuts and other sweets and then hit up the gift barn. They have a beautiful unique collection of gifts for all ages. My favorite is the women's clothing and accessories. My son loves all the kids things.“

“Went to Pals with some friends, I turned out to enjoy it a lot overall. The food was fresh, fast, and full of flavor, and relatively cheap. I can't vouch for authenticity but I can vouch for taste!However, the dining area and especially the bathrooms were quite dirty. The mens bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks, which was unsettling. Maybe the womens bathroom was spotless!There are two TVs in the restaurant, which are playing sometimes risque music videos with music that was a little loud for my tastes.The front of house seemed very understaffed, the waitress doubling as hostess and tripling as doordash gopher.Overall i would go again and recommend, but wish they would address some of the issues that distract from the delicious experience.“

“We stopped by this new-to-us spot for an early dinner & had a great experience. Delicious food (can recommend their salmon with risotto and a burger with fries), good drinks, great service, & gorgeous outdoor views. We will definitely be back.“

“They have really good decorations, so it would be nice for girls brunch day. We tried chicken and waffles, it tasted good but the sauce was a bit too heavy. The burger was really good :) we also tried fries and gumbo for sides, don’t recommend them, tasted like nothing and very overpriced. Service was fantastic!Btw don’t try their non-alcoholic beverages. We tried two different drinks, and they all tasted very bland and artificial.“

“This is by far one of the least known icecream places, This is a highly recommend by my part, They are a small business but don't let that fool you, Because this shop is one of the best icecream places, And did I mention that they actually have food options? I highly recommend trying the cheese fries, They are like those at a sports game, But size the quantity by 3x and boy, Do you get what you pay for“

“Great place!!. Love the chicago teams neon signs and banners. especially the signed blackhawks jersey form the stanley cup championship team .great chicago feel. You Guys do a amazing job. will try to come back to this awesome place so i can get myself a old style.“