as a vegetarian for 6 years (and short-term vegan for a minute), eating plant based in Grand Rapids, Michigan is easy when you know where to look! here’s my favorite local spots that I find myself returning to time and time again!
Map
Sections
5
breakfast/brunch
pizza
quick bites
sit-down restaurant
dessert
breakfast/brunch
looove this place for a yummy vegan and gluten free brunch! obsessed with the tofu nuggets and seasonal lattes!
Fika Grand Rapids
might be my favorite breakfast in Grand Rapids! I LOVE the betta bruschetta omelette and also recommend getting some pastries to go!
Lucy's
pizza
my fav pizza place in GR! the sweetie thai is my personal choice (I order without chicken for a vegetarian friendly option) or try the monthly special for something unique!
Arcane Pizza
this place has a PIZZA FLIGHT, which is so fun and unique if you're there with a group (or just want to try a bunch of pizza). lots of vegan options (sandwiches and pizza) and good beer!
The Mitten Brewing Co.
quick bites
this place has SOOOOO many vegan and vegetarian sandwich options! my current favorite is the Salvador Dali - an extremely gooey grilled cheese with horseradish sauce!
Two Beards Deli
the cactus taco is INSANELY good and such a unique flavor! genuinely one of my favorite tacos in town!
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
loooove the vegan nashville hot chicken sandwich! good fries and fun frozen cocktails, too!
Hancock
incredible fusion food, love the cactus red pepper hash in any entree option, but EPSECIALLY the quesadilla
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
huge rotation selection of soups with yummy sandwiches to pair them with! great for a cold day!
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
two words: kimchi tacos. insane fusion combo but it works so well. also love the wonton mozz stick!
Char
sit-down restaurant
the vegan chickpea wings are INSANELY good! I crave them if I don’t have them at least once a month.
Stella's Lounge
the fries tofu (specifically as the protein in the pad thai) is my favorite tofu dish in Grand Rapids! never lets me down!
Rak Thai
they usually have some sort of vegetarian poutine, which can be hard to find around here! also, the menu changes frequently so there's always something new to try and the drinks are great! perfect location to go before a show at devos performance hal...
Roam by San Chez
great happy hour and VERY strong and super fun drinks! both vegan bowl options are great and stick around and seasonal veggie options have been good, too!
Max's South Seas Hideaway
dessert
love the vibes, love the ice cream and love the vegan options!!
