Just four miles north of downtown Grand Rapids, Alpine Township combines rural charm with urban amenities. About 75% of the township is prime farmland – including “The Ridge,” a unique topographical feature that is a favorite of agritourists. Yet Alpine Avenue, the region’s main thoroughfare, is one of the area’s busiest retail corridors. You’ll find famous brand-name stores and restaurants, and an array of lodging options.
Where to Eat in Alpine Township
Try award-winning independent restaurants like Amore Trattoria Italiana, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, and Fricano’s, serving a thin-crust pizza voted the best in Michigan. During growing season, sample the homemade baked goods at Country Basket and Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market.
Discover all of these great area eateries.
Amore Trattoria Italiana
- 5080 Alpine Ave. NW
Applebee's - Alpine
- 3851 Alpine Ave. NW
Buffalo Wild Wings - Alpine
- 3050 Alpine Ave. NW
Chuck E. Cheese - Alpine
- 3108 Alpine Ave. NW
Culver's
- 4280 Alpine Ave NW
The Filling Station
- 4750 Alpine Ave. NW
First Wok
- 3509 Alpine Ave. NW
Fricano's Pizza Alpine
- 5808 Alpine Ave. NW
IHOP - Alpine
- 3796 Alpine Ave. NW
Jimmy John's - Alpine
- 3782 Alpine NW
Olive Garden - Alpine
- 3030 Alpine Ave. NW
Russ' Restaurant - Alpine
- 3531 Alpine Ave. NW
Starbucks Cafe
- 3488 Alpine Ave NW
Swan Inn Motel & Restaurant
- 5182 Alpine Ave. NW
TGI Fridays
- 3179 Alpine Ave NW
Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm Market
- 3025 6 Mile Road NW
CP Pizza
- 4438 Westshire NW
El Burrito Mexican Restaurant
- 4174 Alpine Ave. NW
Logan's Roadhouse - Alpine
- 3153 Alpine Ave.
Panera Bread - Walker
- 3150 Alpine Ave. NW
Qdoba - Walker
- 3225 Alpine Ave NW
Three Happiness Restaurant
- 3330 C Alpine Ave. NW
Where to Shop in Alpine
From famous brand names to one-of-a-kind goods, Alpine has it all.
Family Christian
- 3165 Alpine Ave. NW
Alpine Floral & Gift
- 5290 Alpine Ave. NW
Attic Window Quilt Shop
- 5363 Alpine NW
Bauble Patch Jewelers
- 5228 Alpine Ave. NW
Burlington Coat Factory
- 555 Center Drive NW
Flowerland
- 3801 Alpine Ave. NW
HomeGoods
- 3165 Alpine Ave. NW
Once Upon A Child
- 3343C Alpine Ave.
What to Do in Alpine
Pick your own fruits and vegetables, enjoy fresh apple cider and donuts, and take a hayride tour at many of the farm markets along the Fruit Ridge.
Hit the links at Alpine Golf Course, English Hills Golf Course or Gracewil Golf Course.
Try your hand on the lanes or in the poker room at Westgate Bowl.
What to See in Alpine
See a movie at AMC Grand Rapids – it offers leather reclining seating in all 18 theatres.
See the view from The Ridge – acres and acres of lush fruit trees and crop plantings at elevations greater than 800 feet.
Local Alpine Favorites
Fruit Basket Flowerland is where locals shop for garden supplies, fresh flowers and plants, and unique gift items.
Hills Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill makes a fresh apple cider that was voted the nation’s best – and offers it alongside private-label jams and jellies in its farm store.
Alpine Hidden Gems
Pinky’s Place is an antique & artisan market that provides fresh coffee and Pure Michigan gourmet foods to sample while you shop.
Alpine Avenue Golf Center is a seasonal outdoor venue with a mini golf course and a driving range offering lessons from an on-site pro.