Off-Campus Food

Below is a list of locally owned restaurants that are within a few miles of Calvin’s campus. There are also many, many chain and fast-food restaurants located on 28th Street and on the East Beltline, near Knapp Street.

On 28th Street, west of the East Beltline:

Chapbook Café at Schuler Books and Music. 2660 28th Street SE. 616.942.0595. Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. soups, sandwiches, and coffee.

El Arriero. 2948 28th Street SE. 616.977.2674. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. authentic Mexican cuisine.

Seoul Garden. 3321 28th Street SE. 616.956.1522. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food.

On 28th Street, east of the East Beltline:

Arnie’s. 3561 28th Street SE. 616.956.7901. Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. steak, seafood, sandwiches, and desserts.

Mikado. 3971 28th Street SE. 616.285.7666. Monday–Friday: 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Japanese food and sushi bar.

Other Local Restaurants

Blue Water Grill. 5180 Northland Drive. 616.363.5900. Monday–Saturday: 11:30 a.m.–close; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. seafood and traditional American cuisine.

Bombay Cuisine. 1420 Lake Drive SE. 616.456.7055. Monday–Friday: 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 3:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. authentic Indian cuisine.

Brandywine Restaurant. 2844 East Beltline NE. 616.363.1723. Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. casual dining.

Brick Road Pizza Company. 1017 Wealthy Street SE. 616.719.2409. Tuesday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. gourmet, traditional, and vegan pizza.

Cherry Deli. 834 Cherry Street SE. 616.459.6182.  Monday–Friday: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. salads, soups, sandwiches, and a large selection of vegetarian items.

Cottage Bar. 18 La Grave Avenue SE. 616.454.9088. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. burgers, cottage fries, and chili.

The Electric Cheetah. 1015 Wealthy Street SE. 616.617.6452. Monday–Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Thursday–Friday: 11:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Erb Thai. 950 Wealthy Street SE. 616.356.2573. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Gaia Café. 209 Diamond Avenue SE. 616.454.6233. Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. vegetarian food.

Gojo. 421 Norwood Avenue SE. 616.459.3383. Tuesday–Friday: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 4:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. Ethiopian cuisine.

The Green Well. 924 Cherry Street SE. 616.808.3566. Sunday–Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Wednesday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. American gastro pub.

Grove. 919 Cherry Street SE. 616.454.1000. Tuesday–Thursday: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. creative conscientious cuisine.

Little Africa. 956 East Fulton Street. 616.222.1169. call for hours. Ethiopian fare. Accepts cash only.

Mangiamo. 1033 Lake Drive SE. 616.742.0600. Sunday–Saturday: 4:00 p.m.–close. Italian fine dining.

Marie Catrib’s. 1001 Lake Drive SE. 616.454.4020. Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. sandwiches, desserts, and many vegetarian and vegan options.

Olive’s. 2162 Wealthy Street SE. 616.451.8611. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. tapas-style eatery featuring international dishes.

One Trick Pony. 136 East Fulton Street. 616.235.7669. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Saturday: 5:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. grill and taproom.

Pietro’s. 2780 Birchcrest Drive SE. 616.452.3228. Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Italian.

Rose’s. 550 Lakeside Drive SE. 616.458.1122. Monday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. award-winning casual dining.

San Chez. 38 West Fulton Street. 616.774.8272. Monday–Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday: 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. traditional Spanish cuisine.

Shiraz Grille. 2739 Breton Road SE. 616.949.7447. Tuesday–Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Persian cuisine.

The Winchester. 648 Wealthy Street SE. 616.451.4969. Monday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Yesterdog. 1505 Wealthy Street SE. 616.949.6845. Monday–Saturday: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. hot dogs.