Downtown Market Bliss

Nicknamed “Furniture City,” Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. The beautiful metropolitan city we see today dotted with art from ArtPrize and that gorgeous Blue Bridge crossing the Grand River for commuters is quite a contrast from what it used to be.

Over the last few years, there has been vibrant growth downtown and in the surrounding areas. In neighborhoods like Creston, Eastown, Heritage Hill and the Westside we are seeing restaurants, coffeeshops, yoga studios, and breweries line every street corner and truthfully, we love it. The growth is transformative for both the economy and housing and we are excited for what’s next. 

There are so many gems to highlight, but one of our favorite places to grace downtown is the Downtown Market. Located conveniently off of Ionia between McConnell and Logan, it is easily accessible from public transit. You could ride the Rapid to Ionia and McConnell, the BRT to Division and Wealthy, the Amtrak to Market and Wealthy, or there’s plenty of bike racks. Pay parking is available as well with free parking for the first 30 minutes if you want to pop in and out for a quick peek.

There are ample restaurants and local shops to satisfy every craving imaginable and get a taste for the local cuisine GR has to offer. If you’ve got guests in town and really want to wow them, or are new to the area yourself, this is absolutely the place to go. The Market offers cooking classes and events regularly, so make sure to check out their events calendar frequently for a fun night out.

Below is a complete list of the many restaurants and local shops you can find when you walk through the doors of the “DTM”:

Restaurants:

• Slows Bar B Q

• Social Kitchen & Bar

Apparel:

• The Oddest Supply Co.

Baked Goods:

• Field & Fire Bakery

• Madcap Coffee

• Relish Green Grocer

• Sweetie-licious Bake Shoppe

Beverages:

• Aperitivo

• Dorothy & Tony’s Gourmet Popcorn

• Grand Traverse Distillery

• Madcap Coffee

• Malamiah Juice Bar

• Relish Green Grocer

• Rocket Pies

• Sushi Market

• Tacos el Cuñado

Cheese:

• Aperitivo

Flowers:

• bokay Flower Market

• Relish Green Grocer

Kitchenware:

• Grand Traverse Distillery

• Relish Green Grocer

• Meet, Fish & Seafood

• Aperitivo

• Carvers Grand Rapids’ Finest Meats

• Fish Lads

• Making Thyme Kitchen

Prepared Foods

• Aperitivo

• Blue Spoon Pasta Studio

• Carvers Grand Rapids’ Finest Meats

• Fish Lads

• Making Thyme Kitchen

• Rák Thai

• Relish Green Grocer

• Rocket Pies

• Sushi Market

• Tacos el Cuñado

Produce:

• Relish Green Grocer

Speciality Products:

• Dorothy & Tony’s Gourmet Popcorn

• Grand Traverse Distillery

• Michigan Pantry

• Old World Olive Co.

• Spice Merchants

• The Oddest Supply Co.

Sweets:

• Love’s Ice Cream

• Relish Green Grocer

• Sweetie-licious Bake Shoppe

Dining Options:

• Aperitivo

• Blue Spoon Pasta Studio

• Carvers Grand Rapids’ Finest Meats

• Fish Lads

• Madcap Coffee

• Making Thyme Kitchen

• Rák Thai

• Rocket Pies

• Slows Bar B Q

• Social Kitchen & Bar

• Sushi Market

• Sweetie-licious Bake Shoppe

• Tacos el Cuñado

Check out a map of the market and stop by today!