Just east of Downtown Grand Rapids is a neighborhood encompassing four thriving business districts: East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown and Wealthy Street. This is the city's hippest destination, where an eclectic mix of specialty shops and galleries, restaurants, coffee houses and entertainment venues reflect the area's friendly, funky, fabulous character. It's an easy walk or quick drive between the four business districts, on streets lined by historic homes and leafy trees.
Where to eat in Uptown
There are nearly 60 restaurants, breweries and coffeehouses in Uptown. Check out some of our favorites below:
Brewery Vivant
- 925 Cherry St. SE
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen
- 1059 Wealthy St. SE
The Green Well
- 924 Cherry St. SE
grove
- 919 Cherry St. SE
Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown
- 1551 Lake Dr. SE
High Tea GR
- 1522 Wealthy Street SE
The Local Epicurean
- 1440 Wealthy St SE
Paddock Place
- 1033 Lake Dr. SE
Rowster Coffee- Wealthy Street Location
- 632 Wealthy St SE
Terra GR
- 1429 Lake Dr. SE
Any Colour You Like
- 966 Fulton St E
Black Napkin
- 966 Fulton St E
Boba Bliss
- 950 Wealthy St SE
Cakabakery
- 919 Fulton St. E
Cantina Los Amigos
- 1 Carlton Ave. SE
Where to shop in Uptown
Browse to your heart's content at more than 70 specialty shops, boutiques and galleries, including these:
LaFontsee Galleries
- 833 Lake Drive SE
The Local Epicurean
- 1440 Wealthy St SE
Underground Studio
- 833 Lake Drive SE
Adored Boutique
- 968 Cherry St. SE
Always, Betti
- 1141 E. Fulton Street
Argos Comics & Used Book Shop
- 1405 Robinson Rd. SE
Art of the Table
- 606 Wealthy SE
Audrey Lane Boutique and Consignment
- 4496 Plainfield Ave. NE
Books & Mortar
- 966 Cherry St SE
Cherry Hill Market
- 721 Cherry St SE
City Antiques Resale Boutique
- 946 East Fulton E
Clothing Matters
- 141 Diamond Ave. SE
Covet Leisure
- 953 Cherry St SE
E.A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
- 1413 Lake Dr. SE
Eastown Antiques
- 1515 Lake Drive SE.
What to Do in Uptown
Bring your naughty-and-nice list to the Uptown Holiday Shop Hop, an annual early-December event featuring great music, entertainment and, of course, sales! Shuttles transport shoppers between the four business districts.
Sip your way to Beer City Brewsader® status by enjoying a beer at Brewery Vivant, Elk Brewing and Harmony Brewing Company.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with handcrafted ice cream at Furniture City Creamery, delectable French macarons at Le Bon Macaron, and indulgent cookies and cupcakes at Cakabakery.
What to See in Uptown
See a show at Wealthy Street Theatre, a magnificently restored 400-seat historic theatre that hosts a wide variety of arts and entertainment events.
See a play or musical at Circle Theatre, which offers five main-stage productions from May through September.
See a minor-league soccer match – the Grand Rapids Football Club’s men and women teams play in Houseman Field from late spring through early summer.
Local Uptown Favorites
Fulton Street Farmers Market, the city’s longest-running farm market, brings locally grown food and locally crafted goods to a convention location, all year ‘round.
Schnitz Deli is a homegrown delicatessen and bakery that sources local ingredients to make awesome sandwiches and desserts.
Uptown Hidden Gems
Fulton Street Cemetery, opened in 1838, is the burial place for many of Grand Rapids’ early pioneers. Occasional tours offer a fascinating glimpse into our history.
Outside Coffee Co is a camper-converted coffee shop parked in the community garden at Woosah Outfitters. Dog friendly!