Rise and Dine in GR
Ask a dozen people and they’ll tell you their favorite meal of the day is breakfast.
Just me?
Whether or not it’s their favorite meal, we still polled our readers in our annual Best of GR competition and asked, “Where can you get the best breakfast in Grand Rapids?”
Pour the coffee, grab the syrup and dig in at one of these favorite Grand Rapids breakfast places:
Best Breakfast in Grand Rapids
The following were voted as the best breakfast places in Grand Rapids:
Winner: Lucy’s
1. Lucy’s
2. Wolfgang’s Restaurant
3. Real Food Cafe – Plainfield
4. 76th Street Truckstop Diner – Byron Center
5. Anna’s House – East Beltline
6. Anna’s House – Grandville
7. Noble Restaurant
8. The Red Geranium Cafe
9. Morning Belle – East Beltline
1. Lucy’s
1747 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Voted number one Breakfast joint in Grand Rapids by our GRKIDS readers, Lucy’s sources their food from local farms to provide the freshest food available.
Their menu includes fresh, in-house baked goods, omelets, skillets and beyond.
Join the waitlist online to minimize wait times. You can enjoy your food via dine in, grab and go, or order online for the most convenient experience.
2. Wolfgang’s Restaurant
1530 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
For over 45 years, Wolfgang’s Restaurant has been an East Town staple. This locally owned family restaurant is a favorite among the community.
Their menu includes from-scratch breakfast items. They offer vegetarian and vegan options as well. They also have a well rounded kids menu.
Breakfast not your thing? Choose from their delightful sandwiches and wraps.
3. Real Food Cafe – Plainfield
3514 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Real Food Cafe – Plainfield has a simple yet, impressive and delicious, menu.
Join their online waitlist and utilize their online ordering for smaller wait times.
4. 76th Street Truckstop Diner – Byron Center
460 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
76th Street Truckstop Diner – Byron Center is open 24/7/365. They have been locally owned and operated since 2014.
Their goal: “to serve the community with quality meals, large portions, fair prices, and a family-friendly environment, no matter the time of day.” This rings true with their commitment to quality food and dining experience.
Their menu offers different breakfast staples from eggs and skillets to chicken & waffles. Non-breakfast options also available.
5. Anna’s House – East Beltline
2409 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Anna’s House: serving up cinnamon rolls as big as your face.
Anna’s House has a well established reputation as a go-to breakfast spot. While it is a local chain found throughout GR and West Michigan, their East Beltline location is a favorite among our readers.
This location is conveniently nestled near the Woodland Mall and the Shops at Centerpoint.
Breakfast is Calling… Will You Answer?
Breakfast is the one meal that is hard to escape, but where to pick first? You tell us in the comments below.
