Your Guide to Laker Food & Drinks in Michigan
Road trip season is here! Sip, snack, and explore your way through Michigan this summer while supporting alumni-owned businesses across the state. Whether you're craving craft cocktails downtown, or looking for your next favorite dinner spot, fellow Lakers are ready to serve up unforgettable experiences.
Bars and Breweries
BROAD LEAF BREWERY
DRIP DROP COCKTAIL BAR
FARMHAUS CIDER CO.
HOUSE RULES LOUNGE
Grand Rapids
Contemporary brewpub with Asian-style street food, arcade games, and a pickleball court.
Grand Rapids
Stylish bar known for its creative cocktails served in an intimate setting, plus bar snacks.
Hudsonville
Casual, woodsy venue highlighting hard cider from their family-owned farm, plus food trucks.
Grand Rapids
Casual bar featuring a selection of more than 600 games, plus a variety of soft and alcoholic drinks.
PIGEON HILL BREWING
ROVE WINERY
SHOTS
TRAIL POINT BREWING
Muskegon
Muskegon's hometown brewery where craft beer is brewed by misfits and enjoyed throughout Michigan.
Traverse City
A family farm and winery using estate-grown grapes to honor northern Michigan legacy and Irish ancestry.
Standale
Lofty watering hole with high-top tables & wide-screen TVs dishing up burgers, pizza & pub grub.
Allendale
Trail Point brews well-balanced beers and serves them in an environment that feels like home.
LONG ROAD DISTILLERS
LOST ART BREWHOUSE
NOBLE TWIST TAPHOUSE
NORTH CHANNEL BREWING
Grand Rapids / Grand Haven / Boyne City
Industrial-style eatery & cocktail bar with a cool vibe serving house spirits & New American fare.
Walker
Lost Art Brewhouse is a small-batch artisan brewery that aims to prioritize quality of craftsmanship over volume.
Saugatuck
Modern restaurant and craft beer taphouse featuring house-made beers and spirits, and outdoor patio seating.
Manistee
North Channel Brewing is an ode to the fascinating history of its hometown of Manistee, Michigan.
TRIPLEROOT BREWERY
VIVANT BREWERY + SPIRITS
Zeeland
Hip taproom serving craft beer & gourmet flatbreads in a rustic tavern with outdoor seating.
Grand Rapids
Evocative brewery in a former chapel featuring tours & a pub offering craft beers & French fare.
Food Trucks
CASA DE LOS ABUELOS
KONA ICE OF WEST GR
NEKI TAIYAKI
Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine inspired by family traditions and generations of sacrifice.
Tropical shaved ice experience featuring customizable flavors and refreshing frozen treats.
Japanese fish-shaped waffles with sweet and savory fillings inspired by traditional street food.
Restaurants
BARBED WIRE CAFE
JASPARE'S PIZZA
RIGHTEOUS CUISINE
WING SNOB
Plainwell
Casual, homey restaurant featuring burgers, omelets and french fries, along with antiques throughout.
Vicksburg
Local pizzeria chain serving up pies, pasta, subs, wings & more in a low-key setting.
Grand Haven
This small, down-to-earth Mexican eatery with counter seats features tacos & burritos with a twist.
Rochester Hills
Casual chain offering a wide variety of chicken wings, tenders, fries, and cheesecake.
CHARTREUSE SISTERS
GOOD JUDYS
HAPPY CAT CAFE
LAYFAYETTE CREAMERY
Grand Rapids
Cozy coffee shop and bakery specializing in cupcakes, cakes and macaroons.
Grand Rapids
Michigan-born organic juice bar, smoothie shop, and healthier corner store.
Grand Rapids
Casual cat-themed cafe with merchandise and a separate room for playing with adoptable kitties.
Hopkins
Counter-service store offering a range of ice-cream flavors including vegan options, waffle cones and milkshakes.
Coffee & Ice Cream Shops
LOVE'S ICE CREAM
SILVER DAIRY
STIR IT UP
Grand Rapids / Ada
Artisan shop crafting ice cream, vegan gelato & other sweets in hip, modern-looking surroundings.
Farmington
Popular drive-thru eatery dating back decades for soft-serve and hard-packed ice cream, and shakes.
Hudsonville
Fresh baked goods available to go, with custom orders offered for special occasions and celebrations.
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Business names listed on this site are provided strictly as a courtesy service to Grand Valley State University faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. Under no circumstance does inclusion of any business on this site represent an endorsement by the University. It is important to note that listings may not be regularly screened for accuracy of information or quality of the amenities offered.