The Filling Station. Grand Rapids, Mi

I have eaten at most likely all of the Mr. Burger locations in Grand Rapids and I always get good hot high-quality food at a decent price, however, there is another restaurant owned by the same people called 'The Filling Station' which is located on Alpine Ave, and it's worth the drive.

The thing that is different about the Filling Station is that it has Mexican Food on its menu along with the usual Mr. Burger type fare.  People seem to love their burgers and they are really good and remind folks of the former Mr. Fables Famous Beefburgers.

I had theThree Taco Special for lunch one day and it was tremendous!  It came with three tacos filled with meat the cheese and I mean they were filled.  Nothing like Taco Bell where you get a centimeter of meat and even less cheese, there Tacos's were worth the money I spent.  I have also enjoyed the Grilled Cheese,  and the Cheese Burger also.

So if you ever get hungry for a great burger or some Mexican food head north on Alpine, past the bowling alley and keep going until you see the sign that reads "The Filling Station", it's worth it!

Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern

Bagger Dave's formerly The Bear's Den formerly the Grapevine (Photo credit: Patricia Drury)

Took my daughter to a new place that recently opened up. Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern, upscale burger joint with much more. The place is nicely appointed with interesting signs, and a Choo-Choo Train the circles the dining room, up above patrons heads, near the ceiling. The walls were covered with a very pleasant wood which gives the place a sense of warmth, and welcome.

BaggerDaves_BellsOberon (Photo credit: TheHungryDudes)

The help was courteous, and informed. They seemed to know the menu quite well, and shared with us the specials, and explained the drink selections to us. Be forewarned that they do not have Coke of Pepsi products, Bagger Dave's has it's own crafted soft-drinks, and they charge a little more for them than other places do for name brand soda's, but they give free refills, so drink up! If you rather have an beer, they have several choices to choose from, see their website.

Bagger Dave's features several signature burgers, as well as build your own burger, just the way you want it. If you prefer turkey over beef, you got it! Several side dishes are available to accompany that burger or sandwich, including the Turkey and Black Bean Chili, and Mac-n-Cheese, etc.

I had a cheese burger, and a small order of fries, my daughter built her own burger, and had fries also. My cheese burger was delicious although a little overpriced at $5.89. Honestly I could have gone down the to Culver's and had a burger that was just as tasty for a less money, but I had to give this place a try anyway. If you like eating in an upscale place, and you like beer with your burger and fries, Bagger Dave's is your kind of place. If you like county-fair style french fries, you'll love these fries. I had the hand crafted root-beer, my daughter had the crafted ginger-ale.

They have a bar area that is neat and clean, in fact the entire place was neat and clean, but of course it's brand new also. All I can say is try it for yourself and form your own opinion, you might decide to make Bagger Dave's, your burger place of choice.

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The Rainbow Grill, Great Food, Very Affordable

I've never been to the Rainbow Grill before, but I can say now that it is a really nice place to sit and relax, and enjoy an affordable meal. Service is fast, friendly, and quick! Food was great! Place was clean and bright, making the time spent their more enjoyable.

There are two Rainbow Grills, the original one is in Grandville, located right on Chicago Drive, and easy to access to parking lot. The newer Restaurant is in Hudsonville, just south of the I-196 EB exit ramp for Hudsonville. Access it off of the service road locate just south of the ramp, I forget the name of the street, but it runs right between the restaurant, and the boating place.

I has the grilled cheese sandwich which comes on delicious homemade cheese bread, w/ a side of fries, and a coke. For desert I enjoyed a chocolate chip cookie sundae. The food is fresh, hot, and ready to eat. My friend had the meatloaf stacker which he clean up rather quickly and seemed to enjoy.

The prices are really decent here, my sandwich was priced under three dollars, came w/ fries, and the desert was also priced around three dollars, very cost effective, maybe even cheaper than some of the fast food places around.

If you've never tried the Rainbow Grill, you should try it tonight!

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