24 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Grand Rapids

“Good iced Carmel lattes and amazing breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast! love the atmosphere.“

“Love the diner feel. The food is amazing, fast. the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Hands down best place I’ve been in GR for breakfast. Super friendly staff cook super hot and fast. No long waiting period. Also really cool place to eat and chill.“

“So delicious! A favorite local breakfast spot. The syrup is especially good!“

“First of all, order off of the Special menu. The Smokehouse Omelette w potatoes was the most perfectly prepared breakfast I can recall. The cooks were spot on with it, from the crispness of the hash browns to the proper amount of cheese to egg omelette ratio. Hillary our, waitress was the perfect complement to the perfect breakfast as she handled our medium sized Saturday morning group with ease & grace. Not a wrong move was made by all. Bravo 1455 Michigan ST NE, New Beginnings Restaurant.“

“One of my favorite place to great food and great server I am a regular customer“

“First time experience here! Well worth the visit!“

“Whenever we go by, we stop. The staff is personable and attentive, the coffee and teas are great, and we especially enjoy the treats. It is not the sterile, mispronounce your name, too hip to be pleasant vibe that many other shops have.“

“I like the smaller diner style restaurants, the food is always good. Here was no exception, even my plate was hot lol. Nice sized portion, I took maybe a 3rd home with me. The ladies working the floor had good energy, you can tell they work together often.“

“Love the diner feel. The food is amazing, fast. the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Talk about amazing food at affordable prices. There are loads of vegan options too. The green chicken chorizo is lip smacking. Run, don’t walk!“

“Food was very good, and my server was excellent.“

“Kind of a standard looking strip mall restaurant that was a very pleasant surprise in the end. The menu is kind of far-reaching with quite a variety . Service was prompt and quite friendly and both prices and portions were quite nice. We are not from the area but we will certainly keep them high on our list of places to go when we are back.“

“Great food and wait staff. The hostess needs some major training. She does greet you or make you feel welcome. No personality and not one smile.“

“A Heartwarming Family Tradition in Grand Rapids: New Beginnings Restaurant
5200 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Every year, like clockwork, my kids and I make the pilgrimage down to New Beginnings on Northland Drive to celebrate my birthday with a proper breakfast feast. It’s become our little family ritual—one of those traditions that feels as comforting as a big ol’ bear hug from a favorite uncle who’s always got your back, no matter what. This Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025), we did it again, and as always, it didn’t disappoint.

The place was pleasantly busy at about half capacity—understandable on a holiday morning when folks are home wrapping last-minute gifts or sipping cocoa by the tree. But the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, just like stepping into a classic diner where everybody knows how to make you feel right at home.

Service was outstanding. Our server was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything with a genuine smile that made the meal even better. (A quick note: If you’re reading this, miss—I hope you got the full tip! I fumbled the math at checkout and under-tipped initially, but I made sure to leave the rest on the table. Holidays scramble the brain sometimes!)

The food? Pure comfort in every bite, executed to perfection in true New Beginnings style:
• My son went with the pancakes and bacon—fluffy stacks of pancakes paired with crispy, perfectly cooked bacon that disappeared faster than you can say “pass the syrup.”
• My daughter ordered bacon and eggs with toast, specifically for dipping into those glorious over-easy yolks. She was in heaven.
• For me, the birthday boy: three scrambled eggs, plenty of bacon, golden hash browns, all generously slathered with their rich, savory sausage gravy. And of course, a large chocolate milk to wash it all down—creamy, cold, and just the right amount of chocolaty nostalgia.

Everything arrived hot, fresh, and delicious. Portions are hearty (as they should be at a spot famous for its biscuits and gravy), and the flavors hit all the right notes of homemade goodness.

New Beginnings has that timeless diner charm—reliable, family-friendly, and serving up breakfast classics that taste like they come straight from Grandma’s kitchen. It’s no wonder this chain has become a West Michigan staple.

One ongoing wish from this loyal patron: Please, oh please, consider opening a location up in Cedar Springs! It would save us the drive and bring that same warmth a little closer to home.

If you’re in the Grand Rapids area and craving a no-nonsense, delicious breakfast with great service, head to New Beginnings on Northland Drive. You won’t regret it—it’s the kind of place that turns a regular meal into a memorable occasion. Highly recommended!“

“We enjoy the quality and preparation of the food. Today we enjoyed a classic Reuben and an Irish Benedict. Both yummy! The restaurant was almost empty at lunchtime. We were so surprised and talked with two of the waitresses. I hope business picks up soon for you all!“

“We enjoy the quality and preparation of the food. Today we enjoyed a classic Reuben and an Irish Benedict. Both yummy! The restaurant was almost empty at lunchtime. We were so surprised and talked with two of the waitresses. I hope business picks up soon for you all!“

“Love the diner feel. The food is amazing, fast. the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“A wonderful and excellent experience. Delicious food and the attention from our waiter Garrett it was extraordinary!“

“Never had a bagel as good as yours!! If anyone out there likes "Everything Bagels" you'll LOVE theirs!!! NO doubt!!!“

“Very attractive dining area. We had 8 in our party and plenty if room. It was a busy Sunday place at noon, but still enjoyable and easy to talk.
Plenty of servers and food came.out in a reasonable time.
Large portions and very good.

Very clean and comfortable and good parking.“

“muy bueno el buffet tiene una gran variedad de comida y muy buen servicio al cliente se los recomiendo.“

“Great place, you won't be sorry at all for eating here.

Parking: They are almost always half filled inside.

Kid-friendliness: Family owned and ran. Every server I observed was kind and friendly. Smaller portions are available

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in easy out.“

“We are a Greek family and love the Greek dishes that Leo's Coney Island offers. We have dined there frequently, often bring friends. The food is always good and the service fantastic. That being said; however, we have decided not to dine there any longer during the cold months, as the owner chooses to keep the dining room quite frigid. We heat our home at 68 degrees and are comfortable at that temp. We have tried mutliptle visits to Leo's Coney Island this winter...and each time the dining room has always been uncomfortablly chilly. When we pay to go out to eat, dining with our winter coats on and still being cold is not a relaxing or enjoyable dining experience. We gave it another try last night visiting around 5:30pm (hoping the furnace was turned up). The dining area was extremely C-O-L-D! This could be why there were not many customers there? We asked the waitress if the heat could be turned up, and she replied, "No, the only person allowed to adjust the temperature is the owner, and he is not here". NOTE to Owner: Saving money by turning down the heat in the cold of winter does not provide a pleasant dining experience for your customers and certainly cannot be good for your business! So...we'll see you in the summer?.... ~ Chuck and Denise Antonopulos“