Welcome to the new businesses calling Downtown home!
Downtown Grand Rapids is continuing the speedy pace of businesses opening in our neighborhood. Support them by getting to know what they’re all about. Here’s a highlights tour for you to explore and share with your friends and neighbors.
Last updated: 12/20/23.
December 2023 – Open Now!
🍕 The Foolery
- Features: Hot pizza and cold beer, right in the middle of town. Plus: tons of fun!
- Location: 10 Ionia Ave.
- Hours: 11 AM – 12 AM: Daily.
November 2023 – Open Now!
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- Features: Madcap Coffee in Veterans Memorial Park! Veterans receive free coffee, and artistic merchandise created by Veterans is available for purchase.
- Location: 22 Sheldon Ave NE
- Hours:
- 7 AM – 2 PM: Monday – Friday.
- 8 AM – 2 PM: Saturday.
- Closed Sunday.
October 2023 – Open Now!
📚 Scholar
- Features: Early American cuisine in a cozy library theme.
- Location: 11 Ionia Ave NW
- Hours:
- 4 PM -10 PM*: Sunday – Thursday.
- 4 PM -11 PM*: Friday & Saturday.*midnight on select concert/event nights
August 2023 – Open Now!
🌼 Daisies Place
- Features: Downtown’s newest brunch spot with a nightclub atmosphere for daytime fun.
- Location: 15 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 140.
- Hours:
- 10 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday.
- 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday – Sunday.
✨ The Spark GR
- Features: Visit for art supplies and one-of-a-kind creations from Kendall College of Art and Design students.
- Location: 17 Fountain St. NW
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Thursday.
- 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Friday – Saturday.
- Closed Sunday.
🌴 The Caribbean Bite
- Features: It’s all in the name! Delicious Caribbean food now available inside Studio Park.
- Location: 122 Oakes Ave SW, #110
- Hours: Coming soon!
July 2023 – Open Now!
🏳️🌈 General Woodshop
- Features: Inclusive neighborhood LGBTQIA+ bar. “Glam and Glitter Dive Bar.”
- Location: 507 Bridge St. NW
- Hours:
- Sunday – Wednesday: 2 PM – 12 AM.
- Thursday – Saturday: 2 PM – 2 AM.
🌭 Chicago Beef Joint
- Features: The name says it all! If you are craving Portillo’s, come here.
- Location: 822 Ottawa Ave. NW.
- Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM every day.
🍦 Elsa’s at Studio Park
- Features: Build your own ice cream creations — with FREE toppings!
- Location: 121 Ionia Ave. SW.
- Hours: 12 PM – 9 PM every day.
🥗 5 Knives Cafe
- Features: Breakfast and lunch cafe with a riverfront atrium and grab n’ go options.
- Location: 678 Front Ave., Suite 115.
- Hours:
- 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Monday – Friday.
- Closed: Saturday – Sunday.
June 2023 – Open Now!
👚The August Connection
- Features: The latest edition to Vintage Row in SoDIV! Clothing for children, accessories and “funky trinkets.”
- Location: 325 Division Ave. S.
- Hours:
- Closed Monday – Tuesday.
- 1 PM – 6 PM: Wednesday, Sunday.
- 12 PM – 6 PM: Thursday, Saturday.
- 12 PM – 7 PM: Friday.
🎁One of a Kind Vintage
- Features: Vintage store adding to the eclectic mix on SoDIV.
- Location: 341 Divison Ave. S.
- Hours: Coming soon!
May 2023 – Open Now!
🌺 Celebri-T Floral Design
- Features: Ceramic tiles and coasters; live and silk flower arrangements; unique paintings and event services! All designed to meet your dreams.
- Location: 313 Division Ave. S.
- Hours:
- Open by appointment most evenings.
- 11 AM – 5 PM on the First and Third Saturdays of each month.
💅 City Nail Bar
- Features: Beautiful and creative nail design, manicures, pedicures and relaxation.
- Location: 20 Monroe Center St NW
- Hours:
- 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Monday – Saturday.
- Closed Sunday.
February 2023 – Open Now!
🍪 Open Door Bakery
- Features: Baked goods created by the talented women staying at Dégagé.
- Location: 144 Division Ave S.
- Hours: Place your order online and coordinate pick up through the website.
January 2023 – Open Now!
🍬Pochi’s Sweet Designs
- Features: A favorite find at Meijer’s is now a storefront Downtown! Gift baskets, bouquets, breakfast, Colombian coffee and sweet treats.
- Location: 44 Ionia SW.
- Hours: 6 AM – 6 PM.
🥯Rad Bagels
- Features: The name says it all — stop in today to taste some rad bagels!
- Location: inside the Downtown Market.
- Hours:
- 8 AM – 7 PM, Monday – Thursday.
- 8 AM – 8 PM, Friday – Saturday.
- 9 AM – 7 PM, Sunday.
See last year’s list here.