Your guide to Laker food & drinks in GR

As the days warm up, why not sip, snack, and explore your way through Grand Rapids, while supporting local Lakes? From cocktails to coffee to game night hangs, alumni-owned spots have you covered!


Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits


Casa De Los Abuelos

Cesar Ayala-Orellana '20

Facebook and Instagram: @casadelosabuelosgr


Chartreuse Sisters

Alyson ’12 and Mallory ’17 Caillaud-Jones

chartreusesisters.com

800 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506


Drip Drop Cocktail Bar

Nick Adams '20

445 Bridge St NW Unit 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Facebook and Instagram: @dripdropcocktailroom


Farmhaus Cider Co.


Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar

Strawberry Banana smoothie
Inside Good Judy's
Cold press juices

Happy Cat Cafe

Cat with coffee
Cat standing on glass
Cat with mug

House Rules Lounge

people playing games
Man standing in front of games
Drinks at House Rules

Long Road Distillers


Lost Art Brewhouse

Lost Art SUMMERSHINE Hazy IPA
Lost Art Burger Food truck
Food and a drink from Lost Art Brewhouse

Love's Ice Cream


Neko Taiyaki

Sam Atherton '13 & Maggie Perino '19

neko-taiyaki.com

Owner makes waffles at an event
Owners smile looking at camera with coffee
Waffles cook in griddle

River North Public House


Trail Point Brewing Company


Vivant Brewery + Spirits


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.



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