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Dave’s Hot Chicken is planned for Grand Rapids on 28th Street, where it will share space with McAlister’s Deli. The development is expected at the site of a former Wendy's.

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Free coffee is flowing on Grand Rapids’ West Side as Wildroast Coffee Co. opens its new location on Stocking Ave., Friday May 1. The new café is offering one free drink per guest. Another Wildroast is planned for downtown Grand Rapids.

The Biggby Coffee in McKay Tower is now closed after more than 20 years downtown. A visit confirms signage is gone, and their is a closed notice posted on the door.

Rainbow Grill, a beloved Grandville diner with roots dating back to the 1940s, has abruptly closed. Owners say unforeseen circumstances led to the shutdown, leaving the restaurant's future uncertain.

At the 76th Street Truckstop Diner in West Michigan, a competitive eater took on a six smash burger challenge and finished it in under 12 minutes, far ahead of the 30-minute limit.

A new café near Gun Lake Casino, Sweetgrass Moon Café, is putting Indigenous culture at the center of its food, coffee, and overall experience.

A West Michigan favorite is getting national recognition. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland has been voted the No. 7 waterfront dining spot in the country by USA Today readers.

After closing in 2024, Frankie V’s is officially planning a return to 28th Street in Wyoming, with renovations underway at the former Applebee’s site and a fall 2026 reopening expected.

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids is up for sale for $1.75M, offering a full West Side music venue, rental property, and parking lot with income potential.

Barry G’s Italian Ice in Dutton is closing after more than a decade, with the owner’s declining health cited as the reason. The shop was known for ice cream, Italian ice, and homemade waffle cones.

Good Truckin’ Diner owner Nick Sinicropi says the Grand Rapids location could close by April 26 if it doesn’t secure a liquor license, with staffing issues already impacting operations.