We have 9 verified dog-friendly restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how complete each listing is. Their average Google rating is 4.4 across 8,709 reviews. Littlebird, Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats and Vander Mill Grand Rapids rank highest right now.
4.7(1,416)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1416 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Littlebird is a neighborhood bistro and cocktail bar at 95 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its focus includes farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine and bespoke cocktails, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner service. Food options include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian choices. The setting is described as both casual and upscale, with a cozy atmosphere. Beer, coffee, tea and dessert round out the offerings, alongside happy-hour food and drinks.
Table service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery are available. Littlebird accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while solo diners are also welcome. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Dogs are allowed outside. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. Littlebird has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,416 reviews.
4.7(669)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 669 reviews (Google rating)
Ice Cream · $
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats is an independently owned and locally operated ice cream shop at 2963 Coit Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI, minutes from Riverpark. The women-owned small business serves soft-serve ice cream and other ice cream treats alongside freshly ground steak burgers. Its craft smokehouse barbecue menu is available Friday through Sunday, giving the savory side of the menu a specific weekend schedule. The shop has a Google rating of 4.7 from 669 reviews.
The setting is casual, with seating and options for takeout and delivery, but no table service. It welcomes children and accommodates groups as well as solo diners and quick visits. Dogs are allowed outside. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and both the entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible. There is no restroom or wheelchair-accessible seating listed. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.5(884)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 884 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Vander Mill Grand Rapids, at 505 Ball Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI, has its roots in a cider mill that opened in 2006 in a 5,000-square-foot building. The company began distributing cider in 750 ml glass bottles and draft kegs in 2008. Its hard cider varieties now reach stores, bars, and restaurants across nine states, including Michigan. Owner Paul Vander Heide has described a focus on cider innovation alongside making core products more accessible.
The location serves lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual, cozy setting, with table service, an onsite bar, and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Food offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian options; beer, wine, coffee, and happy-hour drinks are also available. Families have access to a children’s menu and changing tables, while groups can reserve a table or use a private dining room. Live music is among the listed features. Takeout is available, but delivery is not. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.5(719)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 719 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Herb & Fire - Celebration is an Italian restaurant focused on customized, wood-oven pizza at 2121 Celebration Dr NE #250 in Grand Rapids, MI. Pizzas start with hand-made dough and scratch-made sauce, with cheese and fresh ingredients added as customers watch the team prepare their orders. The restaurant has counter service rather than table service, a casual atmosphere, and fast service. It serves lunch and dinner, with options for a quick bite or solo dining.
Vegetarian and vegan offerings are available, along with dessert, beer, cocktails, and other alcoholic drinks. The restaurant also serves happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, and the space accommodates groups. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and catering provide alternatives to dining in. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are not accepted.
4.3(805)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 805 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Starbucks Coffee Company at 2757 E Beltline Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. Although listed in the donut shop category, its description centers on coffeehouse drinks and prepared food. Breakfast is a popular use, and the location is also listed as suitable for solo dining and working on a laptop. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet, with Wi-Fi, seating and a restroom available.
Customers can dine in, use the drive-through, order takeout or choose delivery, including no-contact delivery. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. The business welcomes children and LGBTQ customers and is popular with students and tourists. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Parking options include free lot and street parking as well as a paid lot. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 806 reviews.
4.3(597)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 597 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Chicago Beef Joint is a casual steakhouse at 822 Ottawa Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its menu includes steaks, burgers, rice bowls, soup and salads, with lunch, dinner and dessert service. Comfort food, quick bites and late-night food are among its offerings. The restaurant has table service and outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed outside. It is popular for lunch and dinner, with options for solo diners as well as groups.
An onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with both food and drinks available during happy hour. Live music and sports viewing are part of the setting. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Free lot and street parking are available, and reservations are accepted. For meals away from the restaurant, Chicago Beef Joint offers takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, no-contact delivery and catering.
4.3(649)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 649 reviews (Google rating)
Ice Cream · $
Woody's Cone Stop is an ice cream shop at 700 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. It has a casual atmosphere and a price level of 1, placing it in the lowest listed price tier. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 649 reviews. The shop is listed as recently popular and suitable for solo visits, groups, and children.
Drive-through and takeout service are available, while dine-in service, table service, and delivery are not offered. Dogs are allowed outside. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. There is no restroom, a practical detail to keep in mind when planning a stop with children or a group.
4.2(2,477)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 2477 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Peppino's Downtown at 130 Ionia Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI is part of a local pizzeria chain serving specialty pizzas and other Italian fare in a casual setting. Listed as a wine bar, it also has an onsite bar serving beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. Lunch and dinner are popular here, with small plates, comfort food, dessert and late-night food among the offerings. Happy-hour food and drinks are available, and the setting is suitable for watching sports.
The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners and is popular with students and tourists. Families have access to a children's menu and high chairs. Guests can dine indoors or use outdoor seating, where dogs are allowed; takeout, delivery and catering are also available. Reservations are accepted. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Parking options include free lots and street parking, along with paid lots, street spaces and a garage. Peppino's Downtown has a Google rating of 4.2 from 2,477 reviews.
4.1(493)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 493 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
CoreLife Eatery is a fast-casual, counter-service restaurant at 2461 Burton St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Listed as a gluten-free spot, it serves salads, broth bowls, rice and quinoa bowls, wraps, and smoothies. Its stated ingredient approach centers on whole foods made without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Vegan, vegetarian, and organic offerings are also available. Lunch and dinner are served, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
The setting is casual and quiet, with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and Wi-Fi. Dogs are allowed outside. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. The restaurant is popular with students and accommodates groups and solo diners. Catering is available for offices, meetings, events, and other gatherings, with customizable options. CoreLife Eatery has a Google rating of 4.1 from 492 reviews.
How many dog-friendly restaurants are there in Grand Rapids, MI?
Our directory lists 9 verified dog-friendly restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI. The current top three are Littlebird, Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats and Vander Mill Grand Rapids.
Which of these has the highest Google rating?
Littlebird holds the highest Google rating in this list at 4.7 from 1,416 Google reviews.
How many stay open past 11pm?
1 of the 9 places on this page list hours running past 11pm on at least one day of the week.
Do they offer takeout or delivery?
9 list takeout and 7 list delivery, according to the information published on their Google listings.
How expensive are they?
Google price levels are published for 9 of them: 3 at $, 6 at $$.
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