

Here, Spain is given life in downtown Grand Rapids. You’ll also find a wide selection of dips and sauces to pair them with. With three locations across West Michigan, Wing Doozy’s wings are known for being some of the biggest and freshest in the city. Inspired by traditional Mexican street food, Donkey Taqueria uses unexpected ingredients such as grilled pineapple and fried Brussels sprouts to create unique flavors while still maintaining an authentic feel. Tacos:Donkey Taqueria Donkey Taqueria Photo by Bryan Esler

Creative diners can take advantage of the build-your-own option to create the perfect sandwich from the bread up. Schnitz Deli off ers a full menu of mouthwatering sandwiches including classic Rubens and hoagies. There is a reason why the Beltline Bar’s burrito is dubbed “world famous.” Slathered in melted Colby-Jack cheese and red enchilada sauce and stuffed with seasoned ground beef or beans, lettuce and tomato, this burrito truly lives up to its title.

It even has a food truck that travels to feed itsīurger:Stella’s Lounge Stella’s Lounge Photo by Stacy Feyer-Saloįrom the award-winning Stella Blue to the jalapeno-stuffed Big Ballah, every burger at Stella’s Lounge is specially crafted to go above and beyond the typical burger experience. The store posts a weekly menu each Monday for walk-in customers, but it also offers pre-orders over Facebook and wedding catering. The shop also caters to your furry friends with its Pupcakes, which make a wonderful surprise for those “adoptiversarys” and birthdays. More unique, yet surprisingly delicious flavors, include potato chip, chicken and waffles, pickles, and grilled cheese sandwich (a tomato soup cupcake topped with goat cheese buttercream and garnished with a mini grilled cheese). The store’s most famous flavor features a chocolate peanut butter cupcake topped with salted caramel and smoked salted chocolate bark. Korina Thompson, owner of The Salted Cupcake, has been creating unique and delicious flavors in Grand Rapids for five years now. The Salted Cupcake offers a sugar coma wrapped within a sweet little bundle of frosting and cake batter. Best Cupcake:The Salted Cupcake The Salted Cupcake offers a sugar coma wrapped within a sweet little bundle of frosting and cake batter. Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on the Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll results.
