Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Grand Rapids
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Grand Rapids
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Grand Rapids using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#28. HopCat
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
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#27. Field and Fire
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
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#26. 7 Monks Taproom
- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
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#25. Reds at Thousand Oaks
- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
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#24. Noco Provisions
- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
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#23. Atwater Brewery in GR
- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
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#22. Matchbox Diner & Drinks
- Rating: 4/5 (101 reviews)
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#21. Real Food Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
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#20. MeXo
- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
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#19. Vander Mill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
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#18. The Westsider Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
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#17. Choo Choo Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
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#16. Social Misfits
- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
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#15. Anna's House - Plainfield Avenue
- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
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#14. The Omelette Shoppe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
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#13. Lucy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (88 reviews)
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#12. Cherie Inn
- Rating: 4.3/5 (193 reviews)
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#11. Sundance Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (307 reviews)
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#10. The Winchester
- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
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#9. Littlebird
- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
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#8. Blue Water
- Rating: 4.1/5 (292 reviews)
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#7. Terra
- Rating: 4.4/5 (215 reviews)
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#6. The Old Goat
- Rating: 4.3/5 (261 reviews)
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#5. Anna's House - East Beltline
- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
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#4. Electric Cheetah
- Rating: 4.3/5 (509 reviews)
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#3. Wolfgang's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (339 reviews)
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#2. San Chez A Tapas Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1009 reviews)
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#1. Real Food Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (336 reviews)
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