The Westsider Cafe

The Westsider Cafe

1180 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

★★★★★4.6(1,559 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This West Side gem excels at the kind of unhurried breakfast and brunch that rewards you for lingering over coffee, with hearty portions and thoughtful touches like gluten-free options that make everyone at the table feel welcome. The staff genuinely cares—regulars rave about servers who remember orders and navigate group dynamics with grace—and the kitchen delivers honest, satisfying classics that locals consider some of Grand Rapids' best. Come hungry, come early, and come ready to settle in; this is the kind of place where a cup of really good coffee and a full table of friends or family feels like the whole point.”

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.

Light foodFull breakfastTraditional drinksMeetingsSlow sitPastriesFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Victoria Long
★★★★★3 months ago

Excellent restaurant. My husband and I ate breakfast. Very hardy food, delicious. Has gluten free options. Coffee is really good. Wonderful service Would definitely recommend this restaurant

Kristal Nicole
★★★★★6 months ago

Reilly was our server today for our Women’s group brunch- and she was incredible! She handled our seating, orders, allergies, and didn’t miss a single ordered item. The food was great, but the experience is what will keep us coming back and spreading the word to others. Thank…

Morgan DelValle
★★★★★9 months ago

WE almost didn't come here because there were bad reviews but I am so glad we did! The food was great and the servers were friendly. Clean and tidy dining area and clean bathrooms too. I recommend for sure!

Dwight Hansell
★★★★★10 months ago

I ordered the Polish skillet with kielbasa. The dish was 80% egg, some of which was burnt. I hate burnt eggs. There were maybe 8 dime-sized pieces of kielbasa in the entire dish, and there was also bacon in there. I did not order bacon, nor is it listed on the menu as being in…

Matt Gard
★★★★★a year ago

This might be the best “classic breakfast” in Grand Rapids. The food is delicious and portion sizes are pretty large. Pictured is the “First Street” with scrambled eggs, sausage links, and white toast. The redskin potatoes might be the best part. YUM! I also love that you can…

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