Grand Rapids · Kent County, MI
Where to take visiting family in Grand Rapids
Scout analyzed 113 Grand Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
113
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Brunch House
Downtown
MDRD
Downtown
Littlebird
Cozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine & bespoke cocktails.
Food & Drink
Blue Water
Restaurant boasts Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, outdoor bar, lake views & a global menu.
Midtown
Lyon Street Cafe
Charcuterie & French-style baking is served at this stylish contemporary cafe with artisanal coffee.
Downtown
Garden District
Downtown
The B.O.B.
Sprawling former grocery warehouse features a range of eateries, a brewery, piano bar & comedy club.
Home Acres
The Stray
Downtown
Morning Ritual Coffee Bar
West Grand
Roots Brew Shop
Coffee, tea & pastries served in a roomy cafe with old-school, mismatched furniture & a chill vibe.
Downtown
Madcap Coffee Company
Minimalist, modern cafe serving specialty coffees, with experienced baristas creating latte art.
Downtown
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Madison Area
The Winchester
Gourmet bar food served in a pub with exposed-brick walls & a weekend Bloody Mary bar.
Northeast
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
East Hills
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Alger Heights
The Old Goat
Gastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.
East Hills
grove
Premium restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu of farm-to-table fare & sources sustainable wines.
Bailey's Grove
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Ada
The Post Tavern
Downtown
Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Seafood is artfully presented in a dining room that boasts soaring ceilings & romantic lighting.
SWAN
Butcher's Union
Modern gastropub with a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare, 100+ whiskeys & draft beer.
Downtown
The Chop House Grand Rapids
Plush chophouse with elegant gas lamps offering premium beef & wines, plus dessert.
Downtown
Social Misfits
Cool place for elevated sweet & savory waffles, plus coffee & craft cocktail options.
SWAN
Bitter End Coffee House
Housed in an old bank building, this old-world coffeehouse uses organic beans & is open 24 hours.
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