Kentwood and Surrounding Area Guidebook
Food scene in Kentwood
Close-by places for takeout or dine-in. These are local favourites, not chain restaurants (though we have plenty of those, too, but hey, you can find those easily).
Caribbean street food-- organic jerk chicken, fried plantains, jerk tofu, everything is delicious here! Open weekends only, curbside and take out
IRIE KITCHEN
6630 Kalamazoo Ave SECaribbean street food-- organic jerk chicken, fried plantains, jerk tofu, everything is delicious here! Open weekends only, curbside and take out
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine
2222 44th St SEExcellent Indian fare
Jaku Sushi & Grill
1671 SE Marketplace DrThe Pita House
3730 28th St SEGyro, shawarma, falafel--mmm! Dine in or takeout
Thai Express
4313 Kalamazoo Avenue SoutheastBest Thai Food in area! Dine in or takeout
Broad Leaf Local Beer
2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SEDelicious pub food, great beer and cocktails
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
2780 Birchcrest Dr SEGreco's Pizza
5380 Division Ave SThe best pepperoni rolls anywhere, and great pizza
Groceries, flowers, produce, beer, wine, gelato
A grocery, plus beer/wine tavern (drink a glass while you shop--the carts have cup holders!), sushi-to-go counter, gelato counter, deli with hot pizza by the slice and other lunch/deli items, eat-in space and outdoor patio.
A large selection of beer and wine, with lots of local craft beer for sale by the can. Popcorn, flowers, produce, and more
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Horrocks Market
4455 Breton Rd SEA grocery, plus beer/wine tavern (drink a glass while you shop--the carts have cup holders!), sushi-to-go counter, gelato counter, deli with hot pizza by the slice and other lunch/deli items, eat-in space and outdoor patio.
A large selection of beer and wine, with lots of local craft beer for sale by the can. Popcorn, flowers, produce, and more
International foods, handmade samosas, hummus, etc.
The deli at the back has homemade samosas, grape leaves, arancini, tabouli, hummus, baba ghanouj, three kinds of feta, and more.
Mediterranean Island International Foods
4301 Kalamazoo Ave SEThe deli at the back has homemade samosas, grape leaves, arancini, tabouli, hummus, baba ghanouj, three kinds of feta, and more.
Everything you need--noodles, fresh ginger, sauces--to put together a great meal
Asian Delight Marketplace
4463 Breton Rd SEEverything you need--noodles, fresh ginger, sauces--to put together a great meal
Sightseeing
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEGrand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NEMeyer May House
450 Madison Ave SERiverwalk Ah Nab Awen Park
290 Michigan St NWBlue Bridge
Blue BridgeThe UICA hosts artwork from regional, national, and international artists and screen movies year-round in their 195-seat theater.
4 floors of art, and a drop-in studio to create your own art.
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UICA
17 Pearl St NWThe UICA hosts artwork from regional, national, and international artists and screen movies year-round in their 195-seat theater.
4 floors of art, and a drop-in studio to create your own art.
Van Andel Arena-DeVos Place Skywalk
Van Andel Arena-DeVos Place SkywalkGrand Rapids Art Museum
Beautiful LEED-certified building with extensive permanent collection
Bookstores
Schuler Books
2660 28th St SEBooks & Mortar
966 Cherry St SEBreweries
Grand Rapids is known as Beer City, USA! Here are a few of our favourites.
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWBrewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SERailtown Brewing Company
3595 68th St SEDistilleries
We also have a number of award-winning distilleries in the area.
Long Road Distillers
537 Leonard St NWName changed Eastern Kille
Whiskey, spirits--top notch!
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Gray Skies Distillery
7755 Childsdale Avenue NortheastName changed Eastern Kille
Whiskey, spirits--top notch!