Graydon's Crossing

Graydon’s Crossing has been around for a number of years now, and I’ve always been happy with my visits there. This last time I tried their full English breakfast, which was delicious, but I remember having an Indian-Mexican fusion burrito there years ago. The food is great, and they have a decent selection of drinks too. It’s quite a charming pub. The service was fast and friendly, and it was easy to get in for lunch. I definitely hope to visit again in the future.

This used to be my favorite restaurant and I would have given it a 4-star rating a year ago. We have been patrons for over 20 years, weathering new owners and menus with some being great and some so-so. But this was the worst! Low-quality foods that were not properly cooked and sold at a high price. My usual is the traditional breakfast. Local bangers, local bacon, local eggs, harvest toast, and smashed deep-fried potatoes. The menu changed and said rosemary potatoes but that was Ok. What I got was NO bangers, some greasy bacon, overcooked eggs, frozen fried potatoes cubes, and sour dough toast with no butter. They were out of bangers and I wouldn't have ordered if I would have known. My husband ordered his usual breakfast burrito with chorizo gravy. He will eat anything but said is was uneatable. It didn't even have gravy and looked like it had been under the heat lamp for hours. The manager said they would refire our plates but it wasn't much better. The only good thing we had was the Bloody Marys our bartender made. This is a new owner and we like their other restaurant. Very disappointed and won't be back for quite some time.

No atmosphere. No music. Just sticky table tops. Drinks, sorry that beer is out, sorry that liquor is out, sorry that wine is out. Food was not much better. Have not been there for a couple of years and was looking forward to their famous fish n chips. Noticed immediately was the lack of glassware behind the bar and the lack of liquor, few taps and no one sitting at the bar at 6pm on a Friday night. Disappointed and don't see this restaurant as an option in GR as there are so many better options.

We came with friends because we wanted a cozy dinner experience. This place has always had a great atmosphere but has been going down hill for a while. When we heard the Garage bought them there was hope things would improve. Not so. The shepards "pie" had no rich gravy or crust, just some ground meat and dry mash potatoes. A cherry pie is not a bowl of cherries. I asked for balsamic dressing but server came back and said they were out. My wife's hamburger was over cooked and when she asked about the absence of the pickles the server said they were out. How hard is it to go buy some pickles?! Our friends food wasn't any better. I asked about bourbon availability and the server said they just replenished their bourbons, so I took a look and the selection was pathetic, most dive bars have a bigger and better selection. The menu is small and tries to reflect an English pub but the only thing English were menus which were as old as the magna carta, worn, torn and dirty. The prices are expensive for what you get (or don't get). We went at happy hour and my house wine was $9.00. Most other restaurants change about $6.00 for house wine. There are so many restaurants that offer a better value and much better food. The place had the vibe of a restaurant about to close any day now. We won't be coming back and judging from scant few customers neither are a lot of other people. I know you will review my comments but nothing will change because its all been said before.

I hadn’t been here for a while, so I thought I’d try it out again with a friend. So disappointed The drinks were OK but the food was horrible Asked for a medium burger, but it was super well done My guest had a grilled cheese, but it was not grilled. It was cheese on a white bread that never saw any grilling and was cold. Onion rings were cold. The table and menus were dirty. The only saving grace was that we had a good server Won’t be going back

Maddie sure is wonderful. She took care of me and a friend at the bar for brunch. It was a zoo in there and they were running out of ingredients left and right (come on new owners!) and she was charming and calm the whole time.

As someone who has spent a decent amount of time in the UK, I can confidently say this place has the vibe of a pub in England, Scotland, or Wales. The food was great and is a step above regular bar food. We were able to comfortably sit down and enjoy a meal with our 5-month-old who was in a car seat. We sat him in the booth with us but the restaurant also had wooden high chairs and booster seats available. There is ample off-street parking available (designated lot).

Decent place for a bite to eat. Food quality was a little underwhelming. Pics on their menu not even close to the food served. Ordered an appetizer first with our brunch and it came out with the meal. They do have really good onion rings here. The bagel was rubbery and hard to eat. The meat on the Benedict was room temp

Been to brunch a few times and the food is always amazing. My go to is the Ribeye & Mushroom Benedict, and my husband loves the breakfast burrito. Service is always great and we love the atmosphere at Graydon's. A Creston neighborhood stop for sure!

Came here with my friend. Both pescatarian. Had a little collection of appetizers for lunch. Lots of great options for vegetarians. The real winners were the shrimp and the asparagus dishes. Cool chill vibes to come watch a soccer game and relax. Their brunch options also sounded interesting.

As soon as you walk in, it feels so cozy in here. You NEED to try the stroganoff! so good

It's been several months since our last visit. Overall, the quality of service and food wasn't as good as previous visits. Disappointed with the grilled bruschetta appetizer, served on one huge piece of bread cut in half, impossible to cut into serving sizes with a butter knife and bread soggy. Impressed with the flavorful naanwhich Overall all of our entrees were just ok. My short ribs were good, but the potatoes were overwhelming in portion, and the brocollini cold and overcooked. The cheesecake was good. As was the chef's choice skillet brownie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Their new order system should have resulted in quicker service, but it didn't. Also, thru don't present ypu with a printed bill, but handed over the device to swipe credit card and tip. It was only because that I asked for a printed receipt did I realize I was doubled charged gor some items. Too many other restaurants in Grand Rapids, that we will probably go to in the future...very sad, this place used to be a favorite place to go to.

Celiac Foodie: 1st time here and I'll be back!! They have several Gluten Free options to choose from and they all sound so good! I ordered the Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) and it was delicious with Pickled Red Onions, Tomato, Kale and Jalapeño Aioli on top! Wow! So good! I also tried the Caramel Apple Cocktail and it was delicious! It's a must HAVE when you visit! No health issues after consuming my meal. Check this place out! Happy dining!!

Food and service were excellent! Prices were amazing and quantities were huge! I am amazed the re is not a line out the door!

A very comforting and cozy space to enjoy some delicious upgraded bar food! Everything was very delicious and the service was super friendly. Highly recommend the onion rings as they are phenomenal! Also, their draft selection is pretty diverse which is fun to come back and try more!

Food is always excellent, service is good and didn't even have to wait during Sunday brunch.

Came to down for a wedding and the rehearsal dinner was held here outside on the patio. I was so happy with my fish sandwich. It had a great ginger sauce and the fish was very crispy. Our server was personable and nice. We had a table of about 15-20 and he was super attentive and kept our drinks coming :) The chicken sandwich on the bagel was interesting.... I think our table agreed that we would order it in a bun if we got it again.

Always been curious about this place and we finally tried it last night. Graydon's Crossing describes itself having a "cozy pub atmosphere with a perfect balance of traditional foods". They pretty much nailed it with that description. Met another couple here before a play on a busy Saturday night. Heard great things about the fish and chips so two of us ordered that along with a crispy fish sandwich and a burger. Absolutely loved the fish sandwich which was served on a Brioche bun with asian slaw and sweet ginger sauce. The fish and chips included a large piece of cod along with some pretty good fries. That looked and was excellent. Service was over the top good despite being extremely busy. Parking lot was small and full and seemed to be attached (not sure) to a pay lot. After a short time, I found nearby street parking. Will definitely be back hopefully to drink as well as their beer menu is as excellent as it is extensive.

Great find..... I travel to GR several times a year but this place has not been on my radar for some reason. Great selection of beers, very cozy atmosphere, and good service. I got the Burnt Chili Salmon and was asked how I would like it cooked and stated mid-rare (now keep in mind that 9 out of 10 times it comes medium to well at typical spots unless I am at a high end restaurant). Because of this they received a 4 piece as please don't ask if you can't cook it to temp.....not a big deal for me as I thought the salmon dish was still amazing and look forward to coming back next time I am in town.

Great weekend brunch spot just north of downtown. Traditional and creative pub menu, plenty of drafts, brunch drink specials and more; the casual ambience, friendly service, tasty comfort fare, filling portions makes this a fun eatery place! Overall, solid 4.0 rating with cost range $12-18pp. Today I tried their hearty Breakfast Burrito, filled with fresh scrambled eggs, Applewood bacon, fried potatoes, cheddar, giardinieras, and topped with Chorizo gravy - yum! Definitely gotta be hungry to finish this one! Friends tried the Shepards Pie, house-made, cooked perfectly with plenty of potatoes, tender meat and veggies. Served piping hot and plenty to share if you have a lighter appetite. The Asparagus and Mushroom Diane and Bang Bang Shrimp were excellent starters to share as well. Graydon's may be off the beaten path, but it's an eatery or watering hole worth visiting. Enjoy!!

We got there pretty early. We were there for a brunch. The mimosa flight is great to share.

Stopped in for brunch with my cousin on a Sunday. It was just the two of us so we sat up at the bar. I hadn't been here in awhile, but it was nice to try it again! They have a great selection of beers on tap; some Michigan, and some not. The brunch menu has some great offerings. My cousin had the "Proper Brekkie" and I had the "Copyright Sandwich." We were both really happy with our food! I also love that they are a soccer bar! They play the Premier League games on the weekends and have lots of Premier League team scarves around the bar area. I appreciate the English pub feel. The parking lot can be a little intense, especially the first time you go. There is more parking available than what it initially looks like. There are more spots available behind the building on the north side, but that may only be on weekends. Also beware, I had a scam parking ticket on my car after this visit. It did not have any indicator why I received the ticket, and has a QR code to pay the $25 fee. If you get one of these go online and see if it matches other scam parking tickets before trying to pay.

Oh my gosh, this place was sooo good!! This place was recommended on a Lansing Foodies Facebook group. We joined an old friend from college for drinks and dinner and I'm so glad we checked it out. It's an old building, but has plenty of character. We had a very knowledgeable and friendly server-Allison rocked it! We asked her to pick out her favorite appetizer and she brought us this super-cheesy truffle Mac and cheese. We had a few cocktail selections that were very elegant: The holy bliss (Tanquerary, blueberry puree, lemonade and lemon juice) and Violette Starry Night (Peacemaker gin, creme de violette, St. Germain, bubbles, lemon juice and lavender bitters) but our absolute fave was the Graydon's Lion (Buffalo Trace, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters served with a giant square cube). And, they brought out a complimentary beer flight from Archival Brewery, and who doesn't like free beer?!?) Great work from our bartender who served us well. It got better and better with the food: braised short ribs (with broccolini and blue cheese roasted potatoes-yum) it was served with a knife that was never used because the beef was so tender. Two of us ordered the chicken sandwich which was served on a bagel. When I read it was served on a bagel it didn't appeal to me because I thought "chewy", but my fam let me steal a bite and the bagel was actually "pillowy", and it was perfect with the chicken. I ordered the burger (I originally thought this was a boring selection but it sounded good, and Allison said it was her fave.) Sooo good! I added the onion rings, and they had the perfect crunch. Kudos to the chef and kitchen crew. Spot on. We hung out for a long time catching up, and Allison was attentive but we never felt pushed out the door which seems to happen more often than not now days. They also had an outdoor patio that was secluded and looked cute. We chose inside because we spent all day in the sun and needed a break, but next time I want to check out the patio-and there will definitely be a next time!!! Thanks, Graydon's!!

Traditional timeless with awesome fish and chips. Prompt service with proper bar service

Food is alright, service is absolutely horrible I would not recommend unless you are okay with waiting over a hour for your food. Burger 16$ whattttt

Excellent British style pub. Wide variety of beer and liquor to choose from and their cocktails are great too. Food was delicious, I enjoyed a shaved beef sandwich and companion had a juicy burger. Onion rings are awesome! Grand Rapids unofficial Tottenham Bar. Up the Spurs! COYS COYS COYS!

Stopped in for lunch on a work day. Service was quick. Food was decent. Not super delicious to me. But not horrible by any means. I had the bruschetta and it just didn't have enough garlic or flavor for me. Tasted a little bland.

This place totally sucks now. I am so disappointed in another business ripping me off of my hard earned money like it was nothing. First they got rid of the best dry aged burger in GR, replaced it with some shit burger and told me it was just as good. I asked them about bacon on it and yea they put few crumbs of bacon and charged the same as if it was the thick cut applewood they use to use. Blue cheese is definitely not Stilton anymore it's crap. Now let's get to the salmon yuck gross I'm so pissed. I paid $24 for a shit piece of extra dried out tiny garbage piece of salmon, with some shitty cut up pieces of Brussels sprouts. I got this meal to go and impress my friend I was bragging about until we opened the boxes. I hope you go out of business or catch fire you ripped me off and you suck. Do not eat here it sucks sucks sucks

Located just north of downtown, Graydon's Crossing provides great food and drinks in an English Pub setting. I love the staff here at Graydon's; they are friendly, accommodating and always enthusiastic. They offer a plethora of beer options, including many local drafts, ensuring that there is something new and exciting for you to try no matter what your preference. I also love the fact that they have the Ketel One Botanical liquor options! Their bartenders are well-versed and can make almost any cocktail you can imagine. I particularly enjoy the Aperol Spritz. The food is elevated English/American pub fare. The Asparagus and Mushroom Diane is one of my favorite things to order here. The flavor is amazing and very well balanced. Caramelized onions and goat cheese keep the dish perfectly sweet and savory at the same time. I also enjoy their grilled cheese sandwich- it is available in both caprese and classic style. The sourdough bread was slightly too crunchy for my taste. The brunch menu here at Graydon's is extensive and there's no better way to cure a hangover than mimosas and Bloody Mary's while experiencing excellent classic brunch meals. Shout out to Mia, Danielle, Emily, Peter and the whole staff here at Graydon's Crossing. They work tirelessly to ensure that everyone is welcomed with warmth, cheer and excellent service. It should be noted that during the COVID shutdown, their patio is open and covered for full service dining. They have lots of heaters, but it's Michigan in December. Bring a coat, gloves and other winter gear to bundle up and enjoy everything Graydon's has to offer.

Came for brunch - once. Food presented well. Service was lacking. Server unfriendly. Had to ask for everything even when she would stop by there were no refills on coffee / water. Had to ask for creamer like I was asking for an exception. Also felt like things weren't as clean as they should be.

I've been ordering home delivery from here since the pandemic began, but the past few orders have been less than desirable. Last night the fish and chips order was very disappointing. They didn't include any lemon or minted peas. The piece of fish was enormous but it was so overcooked I threw most of it out. The fries were also very overcooked and too dry to eat. I once thought they had the best fish and chips imaginable, but last night's order was terrible. Won't be ordering it again anytime soon.

The service was slow, understandable since busy holiday season. I got the short rib foccacia, and upgraded for 3.50 to onion rings. I literally got 3 onion rings, cold, greasy and coating just fell off. Barely any meat on sandwich and what was there slimey fat. For over $20 a rip off. Husband got fish and chips, bones in fish again greasy breading. BATHROOM unclean..We will never go back.

As you walk in, this place as a great vibe. The walls are dark and the booths are comfortable. There is a large drink list with plenty to offer everyone. I had a grilled cheese that was tasty, though not particularity interesting. There are lots of vegetarian options if you need them, and lots of meat options if you don't. This is a solid place for a drink and dinner with amply parking!

They don't allow service dogs. Staff is rude and food is overpriced, don't waste your time coming here

Food was excellent and a solid selection of beers. Small outside patio which is nice on those warm GR evenings.

Great little niche in an otherwise busy area. There brunch menu choices were awesome! We had the chicken sandwich and onion ring appetizer. The onion rings are huge!

A classic for my husband and I. Love the fish and chips best. Always compare everyone else's to theirs. A drink for everyone too!

This spot has perfect neighborhood bar qualities where ambiance is concerned and a fantastic little patio. The service isn't great but it's not that bad. The food is just SO hit or miss that today will most likely be my last visit. I've had the fish and chips 6 times and that has consistently been phenomenal. Anything else on the menu has mostly been disappointing. The chicken sandwich was a miss, so was the butter chicken, the asparagus & mushroom diane, the veggie hash and today was their vegetarian naanwich with vegan chorizo... super salty & no spice to the chorizo so that was a bummer. And these are just items I've tried. My guests have been 50/50 with what they've ordered on different occasions. Mostly overly salty & lack of flavor. I would have liked to try their brunch but I don't want to be disappointed again...

Excellent service and drink specials! The menu is so substantial for " a bar". Even a few things for vegans and gluten free peeps. Laid back and friendly but attentive. The only reason 4 stars and not five is that the lot fills up on busy nights so paid parking might be the only option. On off nights 5 stars!!!!

My First time here and I order $20 cod for it to be black as me when I told a worker she said you want us to remake it we simply didn't have the time but yeah I'll never be back and if you smart you will not either by the way I don't want to pull the race card but we walked past a Caucasian couple they food was very presentable

Service was excellent! Server was great. Food was atrocious. Shepherd's pie was over salted to the point of being inedible. Brussel sprouts were black. Burger that replaced shepherds pie was bad. Two Oberon's and the food we barely ate 2 bites of still cost $60 with tip. Will not return. Also. Ants. A lot of ants on the window sill next to our table.

This has remained one of my "comfort" spots in GR over the years. The food isn't blow-your-mind amazing, but it's consistent and just feels homey. I've always enjoyed getting beer flights here, and the scotch selection isn't bad for a random Irish/Indian fusion restaurant. They have an outdoor patio, which is a plus, and daily drink specials. The late night happy hours from 9p-midnight also mean you get a good pisco sour for $6. I had the shepherd's pie last time I came, since I'm a savory pie fan and there aren't too many spots you can get one around here. Didn't love the broccolini side, but it's not exactly Irish or Indian!

Food is delicious. Green goddess salad is pretty darn tasty for a salad. Great tap selection. Small local hang in Grand Rapids.

Stopped in for a pint of Guinness. Vinegary. Has happened before. Also they should have HP Sauce for the Shepherd's Pie. Really like the place otherwise.

This nugget! Don't Judge the older structure before you have the entire experience. Love their cocktails. We had Aviations and they nailed it. The Brussels sprouts were probably the best I'll ever have. I know they will be hard to beat anywhere else for me for a long time. The Pimento cheese. Usually I steer clear of this. It can be very quickly made and taste very basic, because it actually is. But this recipe kicked it just a little extra. After these two dishes and two aviations, we were full. The portions are not tiny. Saturday late mornings, into early afternoon will be my time to come back! It was busy but also relaxing. Nice way to ease into the weekend!

Wow just wow! I had high hopes for this place based off of friends reviews and it certainly delivered. I got the bells and whistles burger without cheese and it was amazing! So much flavor. The fried egg added a extra touch that took the burger to a new level, combined with the chipotle mayo and garlic aioli! It was so yummy! I highly recommend this burger. We didn't get to sit outside because it was drizzling but the back patio looked very cute and welcoming. Inside was definitely an English pub feel and the staff was great!

The food and drinks were good. They had a couple good vegetarian options. There is unfortunately a tree with bird nests above some of the outdoor seating. We ended up needing to move inside due to bird feces on our table and in our beverages.

Cozy pub atmosphere. Great service from the bartenders. My cocktail and fish and chips were amazing!

I am very disappointed in the cleanliness of this place not only were the booths covered in crumbs like no one has EVER LIFTED THE CUSHIONS THERE WERE ALSO DEAD BUGS AND SO MUCH DUST ON THE BACK OF THE BOOTHS AND THE BATHROOM WAS A DISGUSTING! Feeling pretty bummed that this is the condition of this place .. our server ALSO had dirt under her VERY SHORT NAILS ! Please take a sunday and have an all staff cleaning night and hire a manager to see to it the place stays clean!

Best downtown pub and tavern collection of draft beers. Excellent British and dare I say "Irish" fare that will stuff you and delight you. Truly a gem off the beaten path that the locals would rather not tell you about.

Graydon's Crossing is one of those places that I used to visit a lot, but tend to forget about recently. This is a mistake! They have a great patio, brunch, awesome cocktails, and some tasty food. My boyfriend and I met some friends at Graydon's for a late lunch the other day and got a spot on the patio. There is both shade and sun, which makes it great for anyone. The patio is under some maple trees, so we had a lot of the seed spinners floating down on us the whole time, but it didn't bug us at all. Their brunch menu includes some cocktail specials like a mimosa for $4 which is a pretty great deal. I got mine with orange juice and pineapple juice mixed. We got there right before the brunch menu ended, but I had my eye on the burger. My boyfriend got the breakfast tacos. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything looked great. One of our friends got the biscuits and gravy which was a massive plate! My burger was cooked properly and the fries are thin cut, which I love more than any other fries. The burger itself could have been seasoned a bit more but it was juicy and the bun held up well to the toppings. I would definitely be back to try more of their menu as it has changed a bit since I was last there. My boyfriend said that the breakfast tacos were some of the best he's ever had, so there you go! They have sweet potato and chorizo in them. We hung out a bit on the patio and had a few drinks after lunch. It was a super relaxing atmosphere and our server was great. They have a water cooler out on the patio for self-refills which is nice. Definitely a great spot for some warm weather hangs!

I really like this place, but the food is very inconsistent. The fish and chips are amazing when done right, but some weeks the fish is perfectly cooked, other weeks it's over done, hard and dried out like it was left in the fried too long. They change their menu every now and then, but they seem to get rid of some of their best dishes. I wish they would bring back the Philly cheese steak quesadilla and the Ron Burgundy pot roast.

The atmosphere is pretty cool we waited a little while to get a table, but it was worth it the food was very good. My husband ordered the house Bloody Mary which he said was excellent especially for five dollars, he got a little shot of beer with it too. To eat he ordered the eggs Benedict that he said was one of the best he has had! I ordered a gluten-free grilled cheese with the pesto and tomatoes it was excellent the bread was so good the fries that came with it were good. I ordered a pumpkin squash soup that was very good, but a little spicy, the pumpkin seeds that were on top of the soup were too salty for me. I just took them off and we also ordered an appetizer.. asparagus with goat cheese... it was excellent!

We went for brunch on a Sunday and waited ten minutes for a table. Our party of four was seated on the top floor. There were about eight tables and only two were occupied. Not a big deal, but just wanted to note that. Their kitchen is located on the top floor and our table was right by the door, so there was a lot of shuffling of waitresses and waiters and fear of being smacked in the head with a tray during the entirety of our meal. We ordered: Thai Tofu Skillet: I cannot recommend this. This was very, very bland. The ingredients in the dish didn't really belong together. The Copyright: Again, little flavor. Too much english muffin to filling ratio in addition to the muffin having no flavor. Proper Brekkie: The sausage was good but this dish was missing the most important part - BEANS! Steak Hash: The steak was great quality. A single blueberry pancake: The table favorite. This thing was gigantic. I would come back just to order this. The honey butter they served with it was delicious. The service was lovely, however the brunch was mediocre.

Our favorite local watering hole. Best items on the menu for dinner - shepherds pie, butter chicken, grilled cheese, burger and the onion rings are a must. They are the size of donuts and are FANTASTIC. Always great specials going on during the week and the brunch blueberry pancake shots are always a big hit. A true Grand Rapids staple.

Love the outdoor patio area for dining! The service was great, our server was fast & friendly. Tried their updated menu and it did not disappoint. I like when restaurants change it up from time to time, but still nice to see some staple items like fish & chips, which by the way are the best in GR!

The food here is generally good, although there can be an annoying unevenness in the quality. Sometimes the fish and chips is grand, other times it's meh. Service is always good and the atmosphere is very British pub-like, right down to some really uncomfortable seats. I'd eat there more often if the food quality was more predictable.

Quintessential cozy pub right here. Great service, delicious and well-executed food from around the world. I had short ribs, my friend had tikka masala, and my bf had some sort of sandwich and all three were amazing.