A fizzy, fruity mimosa is the true test of a good brunch, if you ask us. (No offense to Bloody Mary fans, of course). Cool, crisp and refreshing, mimosa are a sparkling start – or middle or end – of the day.
We asked our social media followers to share their favorite local mimosa destinations, and these are the restaurants and bars that bubbled to the top.
Sundance Grill & Bar
Two Sundance Grill locations – downtown and 28th St. – serve breakfast all day, every day, along with an extensive lunch and dinner menu, and inspired cocktails. That’s made them a destination for local brunch aficionados since the 28th St. location opened its doors in 1985.
In addition to the standard OJ mimosa, Sundance offers flavors like pomegranate, blood orange and prickly pear, all blended with Michigan-made champagne. Can’t decide? Get a mimosa flight! Check in using the Flights of Flavor app when you order the flight to earn points toward fun rewards.
151 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49503
5855 28th St SE, Grand Rapids 49546
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
Located in GR’s Uptown neighborhood, Matchbox Diner & Drinks offers all-day breakfasts, mile-high sandwiches, juicy burgers, comfort food entrees and a full bar. There are a number of standard bubbly cocktails on the menu, including a Sunrise Mimosa made featuring bubbles, orange juice, Parna liqueur, mango and grenadine; and a Supermosa made with Mawby “Sex” brut rosé, orange juice and Deep Eddy peach vodka.
You can also build your own mimosa here, choosing one of five “bubbles” – including a non-alcoholic sparkling wine – and up to two of these flavors: orange, grapefruit, cranberry, pomegranate, strawberry, mango, peach, pineapple and wildberry. Choose up to three flavors if you order a bottle rather than a glass of bubbles. Get half off BYO mimosas from 7-8am Mondays-Fridays.
1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49506
San Chez Bistro
Serving downtown GR since 1992, San Chez Bistro offers a blend of authentic European, Mediterranean and Latin American cuisines. The eatery specializes in tapas – sharable Spanish-style dishes – which are offered via a regular menu and separate brunch menu, both served seven days a week.
Mimosas here are made with Spanish cava (sparkling wine) and your choice of orange, guava, grapefruit, pineapple or cranberry fruit juice. The Mistinguett Mimosa features organic cava and the Top Shelf Mimosa uses the highest quality cava. You can also get a bottle of house cava with your choice of three fruit juices to mix yourself.
38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids 49503
Customize your mimosa at Morning Belle with your favorite fruit puree.
Photo by Dorelle Brock for Experience GR
Morning Belle
A casual breakfast, brunch and lunch spot with four locations – Bridge Street, Breton Village, East Beltline and Standale – Morning Belle offers a vast menu emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and from-scratch cooking. All locations are open from early morning to mid-afternoon seven days a week, except for Bridge Street, which is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Belle Mimosa features champagne and your choice of juice – orange, blood orange, grapefruit or cranberry. You can also get it flavored with strawberry, raspberry or mango. The Bloom & Bubbles Zero Mimosa combines orange juice with non-alcoholic champagne. You can even get a beermosa made with orange juice and Solid Gold Lager from the city’s largest brewery, Founders Brewing Co. There are a host of additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available, too.
434 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504
1962 Breton Rd, Grand Rapids 49506
1600 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids 49525
355 Wilson Ave NW, Walker 49534
Lucy’s
Lucy’s, nestled in the Creston neighborhood just northeast of downtown GR, was named the #12 best brunch spot in America in a 2024 Yelp survey. Open 8am-3pm seven days a week, it offers scratch-made meals, a bakery counter, full bar and outdoor patio for warm-weather dining.
Lucy’s Classic Mimosa features your choice of two juices (orange, pineapple, grapefruit, cranberry) and you can kick it up a notch with peach, blood orange or elderflower liqueur. Other beverage options include cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic options.
1747 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505
Experience mimosas indoors, outdoors, or with your furry companion at Archival Brewing.
Photo by Aly Zuiderveen for Experience GR.
Other Top Mimosa Destinations
These spots were also mentioned in our latest mimosa poll:
Archival Brewing in northeast Grand Rapids is known for recreating historic beer styles but fans say it also crafts a killer mimosa. 6266 West River Dr NE.
Brunch House on the city’s southeast side offers a mimosa flight in addition to its standard mimosa, blueberry lavender mimosa and spiked-with-tequila palomosa. 820 Forest Hills Ave NE.
Linear is open for dinner only Mondays-Saturdays; bartenders will happily fix you up with an evening mimosa to enjoy with your view of downtown’s Grand River. 1001 Monroe Ave NW.
Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille in Jenison hosts a Sunday brunch (11am-2pm) offering $5 mimosas and $15 mimosa flights. 135 Chicago Dr #4.
Portico at the Canopy by Hilton Hotel in downtown GR serves a classic mimosa from 7am-3pm daily. 131 Ionia Ave SW.
Pursuit of Happiness Co. in Uptown GR makes mimosas with its own private-label champagne. Get a mimosa for $8 during Happy Hour, Tuesdays-Thursdays from 4-6pm. 1426 Robinson Rd SE.
Sip Coffee & Cocktails in Alger Heights serves up mimosas made with prosecco and your choice of juice and purée until 4pm daily. 806 Alger St SE.
Social House Kitchen & Bar in downtown GR offers a mimosa flight during Sunday brunch – you’ll get a bottle of St. Juian Brut and four juices of your choice. 25 Ottawa SW.
Sugar Bar Sips & Sweets in downtown GR gets love for its mimosas, sweet treats and bakery items. 132 Monroe Center St NW.
Terra GR in Uptown hosts Saturday and Sunday brunch (10am-3pm) during which you can get mimosas by the glass or bottle, and a biermosa made with Terra Lager from local City Built Brewing Co. and wheat vodka from local Long Road Distillers. 1429 Lake Dr SE.
Menu items, prices and hours can change without notice. Check with a destination before you go to confirm details.
