Matchbox Diner & Drinks | Eastown

1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 774-8641

Recent Reviews

Matt Mahar

Delicious breakfast in a really cool setting. Definitely going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Matchbox Breakfast, Toast

Brittany Andreadis

I thought I couldn't love this restaurant any more than I already do, but my last visit proved me wrong. I tried the veggie brekky burrito and was blown away by the green goddess dressing. Paired with their house sauce, I was so impressed with unique flavors that can't be found at any other breakfast spot in GR. And of course, I can't escape this review without saying the potatoes (American fries) are top notch. Breakfast here is just consistently wow. ?Vegetarian options: There aren't many veg options, but the options available are delicious and actually very exciting!Dietary restrictions: Easy to order a dairy free dish

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Duke G.

This is an excellent neighborhood spot, it's got a pub feel. The food is very good. The staff has always been pleasant.

Kurt Freund

Great food and excellent service. Whether you choose breakfast or dinner you can’t go wrong. Two thumbs up!!Make sure you order the Blackberry Margarita! Kortney is the best bartender, knows her skill to a tee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quinn Korreck

Charming and just the right size for a cozy lunch or dinner. They have a turkey rueben which is a favorite of mine. The building itself has been in the neighborhood as a restaurant for years so it's lovely to see the current owners taking such care of the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steph Casemier

Those mimosas!!! Food and staff excellent too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Remi Troupe

Highly recommend! Great food and great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nick Woodhams

Faith was nice. Food was good in general. Five stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Matchbox Breakfast, Burrito

Misty Collette

Cozy diner with excellent service and delicious breakfast! Stopped in for breakfast here on accident when the place we had planned to eat at had no tables available. There was space at the bar, and I was hungry and irritable so we decided to stay. The place was bustling but cozy, inviting, and unpretentious. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered coffee and quickly downed our cups. The coffee was fresh, smooth, and not bitter, which was an excellent surprise as most diners have awful coffee. Our server was back in a jiffy with a carafe of more fresh coffee for us to share before we even asked. I ordered the baked crème brûlée French toast with add ons home fries and one egg over hard, my wife ordered the pancakes with eggs and hashbrowns. Our food was prepared very quickly, and came out fresh and hot. Everything was delicious! The french toast was very flavorful. The vanilla, caramel, pecans, fresh strawerries, and blueberries were the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The pancakes were light and fluffy. The hash browns were perfectly cooked golden brown and crispy on top. The homefries were the best homefries I have ever had! So crispy on the outside with soft melt in your mouth centers. The food was beyond my expectations, and the service was excellent! I would definately come back again!Parking: Street parking only, but a quick walk from wealthy street

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee French Toast

Ryan F.

The food was great and the mock tail margarita that I had was delicious! I would suggest the ahi tuna and/or the Mac and cheese!

Terence Mangan

Brandywine facelift good. Food even better. Service still the same. Fast, fun and friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

AbigailS

Very below average experience. The t bone we ordered was VERY thin, and the cheese curds needed something acidic to cut through the fat. The blackberry bourbon lemonade was yummy. But we probably won't be going back for dinner.

Megan H.

I tried the BLT and it was delicious! The bacon, lettuce, and tomato were fresh and tasty, and the bread was nicely toasted. The homemade aioli added a special touch. I'll definitely order it again! However I think next time I'll ask for the bacon to be less crispy it was a bit too crunchy.

Samantha Boisvert

Tried it out for breakfast today, first time. Very impressive, I didn't get a picture of my food because it was so good! Bacon was thick and crunchy and the hash browns were toasty and soft. Everything was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aria M.

What an amazing place. Food was spectacular!! We cannot wait to go back/

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Matchbox Diner & Drinks | Eastown

1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 774-8641