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Playa Bowls continues expanding in West Michigan with a new Holland location offering açaí bowls, smoothies and tropical-inspired menu items on West 9th Street.

A new 24-seat tasting menu restaurant has opened in downtown Grand Rapids, blending New American cuisine with soul, storytelling dishes, and a chef-driven experience from Chef Trimell Hawkins. Cocktail Lounge Tellers is next door.

The deBoer Bakkerij family is expanding in Holland with Shore by deBoer, a new breakfast and lunch spot continuing decades of baking and hospitality. Shore is opening soon in the former Jackie's place location.

Grand Rapids is getting two new specialty coffee cafés from Wildroast Coffee Co., with a Westside shop opening April 24 and a downtown location planned by year’s end.

West Michigan is off to a strong start in 2026 with nine new restaurants to try, from Caribbean and Indian cuisine to pizza, breakfast spots, and fusion kitchens.

Jersey Mike’s is continuing its rapid growth with two new Grand Rapids-area locations. In March 2026, sub shops opened up on Kalamazoo Ave. SE and on 28th St. SE.

Grand Rapids’ Firebird Bar GR is open on the West Side, serving comfort food, specialty pizzas, and live music. Salad bar and pizza buffet coming March of 2026.

A Michigan-based pizza favorite, Cottage Inn Pizza, has arrived in Holland offering signature pizzas, wings, and late-night options.

A new Indian restaurant has opened in East Grand Rapids. Jyoti’s Kitchen is now serving gluten-free dishes like butter chicken, saag paneer, and channa masala in Gaslight Village.

Downtown Holland has a new dining spot: Lovejoy, replacing Poquito, offers approachable, family-friendly meals inspired by Michigan’s seasons.

There’s a new reason to grab a pint in Grandville. Chuck N’ Monkey’s is now serving up creative sandwiches inside Oakestown Brewing.

Our Brewing Company is opening a second location in Grand Rapids, taking over Woosah’s Wealthy Street space. The expansion includes a new taproom and “Picnic,” an outdoor food truck courtyard featuring Semi Fredo and Sun Room Suppers.