The Old Goat

The Old Goat

2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

★★★★★4.5(3,249 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Old Goat is a two-story gathering spot in Grand Rapids that excels at being genuinely good at everything—their hanger steak and Algier burger are standouts, the pastries and breakfast draw regulars, and the staff actually knows their menu inside and out. What really sets it apart is the atmosphere: each floor has its own character with interesting details to discover, creating the kind of place where you'll want to linger whether you're meeting a friend or settling in solo with a carefully made coffee. With over 3,200 glowing reviews, it's earned its reputation as the kind of neighborhood gem that feels equally at home hosting a Monday night crowd or a quiet breakfast.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesFamily friendlySlow sitLight foodFull breakfastMeetingsTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Ryan B
★★★★★2 months ago

If you haven’t been to The Old Goat yet, put it on your list immediately. From the food to the drinks, this place delivers on all fronts. The hanger steak was absolutely phenomenal, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also started with the deviled eggs, which were a great…

Wat Dat
★★★★★3 months ago

Great place all around. Very friendly and up eat waitress. She really knew the menu. Great atmosphere, 2 floors with different decors, and interesting cool stuff to look at. The food was delicious and the cocktails were super tasty. We booked a table 2 hours in advance, and…

Chris Hoekstra
★★★★3 months ago

I finally got around to trying again. I still really like the atmosphere. This time I got their deviled eggs ($10) as an appetizer. I enjoyed them. Not doing anything special though, nothing popped as wow. I ordered the Smokeshow Burger ($21). This is a ½ lb. Char-grilled fatty…

Larry Wagenaar
★★★★★3 months ago

My wife and I both had the Algier Burger which came highly recommended. We were not disappointed. The burger was very tasty and the combination of flavors that comes standard with the burger was outstanding. I thought the fries were good as well. Service was prompt. The only…

Chelsi May
★★★★★6 months ago

We were visiting Michigan from out of state and looking for a chill place to eat, We visited The Old Goat on a Monday at 5 or so pm, this place was jumping! The energy was a vibe, we ordered early enough for happy hour too! JT was our server and his service was impeccable! He…

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