Grand Rapids Bests

Grand Rapids isn’t exactly known for its mountains, but there is a wonderful rock-climbing community in Grand Rapids.

There is a growing connection between pets and their owners and Fido & Stitch is catering to those "pawrents."

There’s often nothing like a fresh loaf of bread, and Nantucket Baking Company is certainly one of the best around when it comes to baked goods in Grand Rapids.

When a bar wins Best Bar and Best Happy Hour, that place is doing something right for their clientele.

A lot of bars end up with a certain late-night crowd, but only one won Best Late Night Dining and Drinks.

You suggested the finalists, now choose the winners in the Best of Grand Rapids 2024. 

We polled our readers and they told us the best places for keeping active and fit. Here are the results: 

Our readers were polled and chose these bars as the best places to imbibe in their favorite beers and/or cocktails: 

Our readers chose the best in arts and entertainment. From live music venues and museums to artists and TV personalities, here are the winners: 

In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, a subsection of our "Best of the best" features various gift ideas for that special someone as well as wedding venues, hotels and more. 

The results of our readers' survey in the retail category are in.

It just so happens that Brena, the best Band in Grand Rapids, according to our readers' survey, features a keyboardist and lead singer, Craig Avery, from my neck of the woods.

Readers voted for the "Best of Grand Rapids" in several categories, from restaurants to services. According to our readers, here are the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Grand Rapids:

The results of our reader survey are in. Here are our reader's top picks for service providers in Grand Rapids:

Each year, Grand Rapids Magazine asks readers to select the "best of" in several categories. The winners in the food/restaurant category are as follows: 

Grand Rapids is full of incredible restaurants of all types, far too many to list in the pages of Grand Rapids Magazine.

In the 2021 Best Restaurants issue, Grand Rapids Magazine did not name a top restaurant, nor did we adhere to the normal practice of really naming the best restaurants in the city.

The runners-up in the 2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers' Poll.

The best animal clinic, doctor, car wash, salon and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.

The best place to shop for clothes, groceries, gifts and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.