New Restaurant

Fans flock to Wayland as Hot ’n Now opens, serving legendary Olive Burgers, combos, and shakes at its second location worldwide.

After 15 years of serving up favorites in Grand Rapids, Sushi Kuni has closed, but a new Korean restaurant, Haludam, has opened in its place.

Rockford’s newest destination has arrived! Hotel Rose, a boutique inn with 54 rooms and a fine dining restaurant, Char and Barrel, brings old-school charm and modern luxury to West Michigan.

Field & Fire, known for wood-fired artisan breads and slow fermentation, opens a new bakehouse at 2055 Oak Industrial Dr. NE. in Grand Rapids, serving fresh, local, and healthful baked goods daily.

Downtown Grand Rapids just gained a new late-night option: Cottage Inn Pizza is officially open, serving up pies, wings, and more until 3 a.m. weekends.

Grand Rapids Downtown Market welcomes Her Daily Bread Cookie Shop, offering DIY cookie treats, and Myanmar Meals, serving bold Burmese and Cantonese flavors this fall.

The fifth Grand Rapids-area Popeyes restaurant has opened in Wyoming, joining new restaurants, housing, trails, and a pedestrian bridge in the 28th Street revitalization.

Grand Rapids Dirty Pop at the Bridge St. Market Cafe is serving the viral TikTok “dirty soda,” customizable drinks with flavored syrups and cream. Try classics or create your own 20oz cup starting at $2.99.

After years of curiosity, the old South Haven Big Boy location has a new life as El Nopal Mexican Grill & Bar, serving bold Mexican flavors in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

After delays and a canceled downtown plan, Brazilian steakhouse, Texas de Brazil, is finally opening in Grand Rapids—at Woodland Mall Sept. 19, 2025.

A new Liberian restaurant is bringing the bold, vibrant flavors of West Africa to Kentwood. Princess African Cuisine offers authentic dishes like Jollof Rice and Red Oil Cassava Leaf.

Popular dessert shop The Pump House is opening a new Standale location this fall, offering frozen yogurt, gelato, sorbet, 100+ toppings, and hand-dipped ice cream.