Grand Rapids Bests

This is it. Food & Drinks—the category we’ve all been waiting for in this year's Best of Grand Rapids readers survey.

We’re getting down to the wire—the night we celebrate all of you Best of Grand Rapids winners is almost here.

So far, we’ve released the winners of our Arts & Entertainment and Community & Personalities categories. Next up is our Retail & Services section of the annual Best of Grand Rapids readers survey.

Next up in our Best of Grand Rapids series: Arts & Entertainment.

Hey, Grand Rapids Magazine fans! Our annual readers’ survey is in, and this year we’re kicking things off a little differently.

It’s that time again! Grand Rapids Magazine wants you to help us celebrate the very best our city has to offer.

Each year, the community weighs in on what makes Grand Rapids great in our Best of Grand Rapids readers’ survey and we celebrate with a party.

You thought election season was over? Ha, think again! The Best of Grand Rapids readers' poll is back, and this year, we’ve got all-new...

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.