The Electric Cheetah

The service was great. Had the autumn sangria and that was really tasty. My hubby had the brown ale special and he really liked that. I got the fried chicken pickle Mac. The fried pickles were ok, had better, but loved the cheese curds and chicken! The Mac and cheese could use a little more flavor but it was still really good. My husband got the Mac burger and he also said it could use some more flavor. We would definitely be back

This place is going to get someone sick and hopefully it isn't me. Was very excited to try this place before our Griffins game. Ordered the Meatloaf Mac and Cheese. Started eating the Mac and cheese and it was good. Grabbed a big forkful of meatloaf and it was so cold it was congealed. Immediately spit it out back on the plate. The waiter took it away, came back with an apology from the "chef" and brought another for me. Plate was hot. Looked okay. Fresh layer of cheese was melted on the top. Peeled back the cheese and saw the chewed up foot I had spat back on to the plate. Meatloaf was still cold to the touch underneath. Save yourself some time and go someplace that isn't doing nasty stuff like this. And don't get me started on the cringe bathroom with a disco light.

What a great place!! It’s a pop back to the good ole days. From scratch cooking, great vibes and the only place you can where using their restroom is super fun. Well done! Wish there was one on the east side of the state. Our server Robin was personable and attentive to make sure we enjoyed our meals and the experience. Thanks so much. We hope to be back soon.

Electric cheetah is one of those restaurants in Grand Rapids that you can go to and almost everyone will find something that they really like on the menu. I highly recommend checking them out for lunch and looking at their combination menus. We got the pick four which we were able to pick from various sandwiches, salads, soups, and sides. Great food, great prices, great quality.

Best mac and cheese I’ve ever had. I’m mostly vegan, rarely eat dairy, but this….next level delicious. I’m pretty sure they took this one off the menu :( chipotle ketchup on top. They do change the menu frequently which I think is a good thing! Tried a vegan “tv dinner” as well which was amazing. Everything has been great. Slightly pricey but can’t complain too much with how great it is.

Very cool vibe, the disco bathroom was a fun touch! Tegan the skanky vegan was a great option, filling and delicious. The menu is fun with lots of options. I loved that there were vegan options for kids. The vibe is causal and cozy. Our waitress was kind and timely.

Great eclectic take on classic American foods! I had the leftover meatloaf sandwich. What a surprise to the tastebuds to get the funky lamb in there with the bitter complexity of brussel sprouts, and the smokey heat of the chipotle ketchup. My wife had the classic grilled cheese with added texture and flavor of a tomato and pickled red onion. Reasonably priced for the area. Great service. FABULOUS decor. Seriously, they spent some good money well on the design of that place. Will be back for sure.

One of our favorites! It's fun to take kids to the "root beer bar" and all try different types of root beer. ^_^

Updating as my first review was years ago. This place remains consistent and I enjoy going when visiting GR. They have classic foods with a unique twist. This time, I got a club tickle sandwich, which came on naan bread with fries. I would never think to put a club on naan, but it definitely worked. The flavorful aioli was a nice touch too. The fries are hand cut and crispy. We added the flight of dipping sauces, which I highly recommend. Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is quirkily decorated, not too big, and appears very clean. A good place to stop if you're in GR.

Wow! The soup and sandwich combo was amazing. I really enjoyed the loaded baked potato soup and the reuben half sandwich had enough meat for a full sandwich. Also enjoyed the classic rock music vibes and friendly servers!

I'm still drooling! Great food. Perfect beverage. I had lunch and now want to go back for dinner! My friend is a Vegetarian and she was just as thrilled with her "burger" as I was with my smoked brisket French dip. I'd definitely call it the best of both worlds in the East town area.

We absolutely loved this eclectic restaurant! Our food was delicious and the service was excellent

Loved this place! I had the Sticky Bandit chicken sandwich and it melted my brain. Perfect balance of spicy and sweet with crispy fried chicken and savory cheese curds. Speaking of cheese curds, get them as a side. Better than any I've had. Service was excellent and the neighborhood is really cool. Highly recommended.

Great spot with lots of options for vegetarians and vegans. Really pleasantly surprised variety of options, portion sizes and prices. Our waitress was lovely. Really enjoyed the root beer collection too! Laidback atmosphere.

Revisited the electric cheetah after a couple years and I was very pleased with my dining experience! I came with 2 friends and we chose here because they had some vegetarian options for my friend. We arrived around 11:30 on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy but by the time we left it was pretty packed and there were some people waiting for tables! I think they had only one server when we first got there but as time went on it looked like one or 2 others showed up. So it was a slow start but our server was seriously so nice. At the end of our meal she offered some shopping recommendations of places around the restaurant. I love their combo options they have. I am always a sucker for a pick your own combo at a restaurant. I didn't love their soup of the day options this time around so I went for the jive turkey salad, reuben, and side of Mac and cheese. Everything was outstanding. The Mac and cheese side was a great portion considering they call it small on the menu. It also tasted great. The reuben was delicious and I loved the salad. I would definitely order any of these items on their own as my meal again. Especially the salad! So tasty! I will definitely be back!

I never review anything... but holy crap this place is amazing amazing amazing! I live 2.5 hours away and i will make the drive to come back. Im vegan and gluten free the raw fries were probably the best fries i have ever eaten. So good! The vegan skank burger with gf bun! My hubs had the rusty boots macoroni [pork,jalapeno,ect] He said 10/10!

The health hutt was amazing. The spinach, lentil, quinoa mix had a little smokiness and it paired so well with the carrots. Loved the magic garlic ride. Root beer was very flavorful.

Food was great, the sandwiches were not anything too unique. My favorite thing about Electric Cheetah is their fries and variety of dipping sauces! We tried the sweet potato fries with their honey aioli and it was a little too sweet combined, but both were great on their own.

It was a cool little place. I got the fries to go and a fried pickle hot dog thing and root beer. The pickle was delicious, the root beer was really good when it was cold, but it started to taste off as it warmed up. But a pretty good place

Food - 5/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance - 4/5 Price - 4/5 They are known for their cheese and root beer and there's a reason for that. I highly recommend the goat cheese spread, wow, it was fantastic. Creamy, rich, and full of flavors from the cheese and cherries, and the portion is so big you could split it between at least 4 people. My friend and I both got a sandwich and salad, all of which were light, filling, and delicious. The service was slow, we were there for two hours, but the staff was very friendly. They also have many gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options!

Food was sub par. Burger was ordered Med but so charred the patty was crunchy and top bun was burned black. Tons of fries but all were soggy. The cheeses in the grilled weren't melted. Tomato soup was good. Our server didn't check back or ask how things tasted. Paid way too much for a "meh" lunch. We won't return.

First time back to this location in awhile, but the wife and I got down for a late lunch. Unbelievably sad the 28th st location closed that used to be one we frequent, can't believe it shut down. No we live in Byron center so we get to the Old Goat from time to time but has extra time to get down here. All these places have fun unique decor and just a cool chill place to eat extraordinary food. We started with the cheese curds which were some of our favorite with perfectly brown light crispy outer with perfectly gooey cheesy center. I got the Famous Reuben Gonzalez and it definitely was the best Reuben I've ever had. So delicious and juicy with every bite loaded with flavor: juicy corned beef with perfectly melted dill havarti and slaw and 1000 Island dressing... unbelievable. My wife's sandwich was just as amazing she said and we got both with the sweet potatoes fries and 5 dip dish. Needless to say we didn't have much room for fries but they were good as well as all the dips. Only regret is not saving enough room for dessert! There shakes are typically amazing, I guess next time.

I used to be a big fan but not really anymore. I wouldn't go back personally there's a lot of other places with similar options that are better.

Disappointing service for take away - as NO silverware/napkins and NO catsup, despite special ordering it when ordering! No parking anywhere nearby - so had to drive around 20 min (take a friend to go pick it up, so not towed away). Food was cold by time I got it and got silverware from hotel. Chicken was over cooked/tough. Gravy was gelatinous.

Tried the mac & cheese, and didnt love it. Was served kind of cold and it was more of a watery cheese sauce. Server was nice, and the restaurant was decorated cool and interesting but the food didnt match.

This restaurant was recommended by several people. I looked it up on line and saw a menu of mostly sandwiches so didn't think it would be anything special. But food was amazing, had the Yahtzee pork sandwich, a little spicy but really good. Menu is unusual, great sauce combinations. Can't wait to come back to try something different.

SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 5 After reading the reviews I knew I had to try this place. As you enter you are hit with this amazing entry with a Christmas story lamp, and wall art. You also get an open kitchen with a bunch of cooks who look like they enjoy their job. The restaurant is very hip with tons of pop culture art, blinking bulbs, and bizarre random items converted into art. The restaurant is also very clean which I always love. Their menu is pretty large with many choices so it's a good idea to look at it before going. They have an extensive root beer list as well. I, of course, ordered their signature root beer, and for dinner I actually ate what was on their unique daily menu. The root beer was probably some of the best I've ever had. The Cuban was perfect. The bread was delicious with a crispy outside and fluffy inside. The pretzel sticks were doughy and fresh, but the beer cheese really wowed me. I drenched every bite with as much beer cheese as I could. The fries were also cooked to perfection. Overall this place is fun and delicious. A must go if you're looking for a unique American food spin on things. A great place to bring kids with their fun root beer menu, and popular grilled cheese. To top it off the service is wonderful. All the employees look like they really enjoy their jobs. Not something you find at a lot of places.

Excellent food. Atmosphere and great waitress! Can't wait to come back!!! This was my first time there and keep telling everyone about it, those deep fried cheese things were amazeballzzzzzz Inside was so cute and comfy too.

Cute & cozy restaurant to dine at and limited parking available in the back. Ordered pick 4 which gives you a choice of salad, soup, entree (sandwich), and side. I chose the elotony salad which is TexMex inspired: found it spicy, sour, and sweet all in one. For the soup: tomato basil which tasted light and flowery. The club tickle sandwich didn't look like much, but I'm a sucker for naan bread and the ham on it was strong & salty. The fries were on the soggier side. The whippy dippy which is their version of a French dip sandwich was on par with what you'd expect from a French dip sandwich. To me, it was plain tasting and the au jus had a strong bourbon flavor. It was served with chips as well. Overall: decent place to grab a bite.

Passing through Grand Rapids and did a google search for unique restaurants to try. We found this one, the Electric Cheetah. The decor and food was definitely unique but in an awesome way. We had a fries appetizer that was salty goodness. I got the Buff Chick Mac N' Cheese and it was so creamy and a large portion. It also came with spicy chicken that was good quality and seasoned just right. My husband got the Sticky Bandit spicy chicken sandwich which was huge! He had to tackle it with a fork first. The decor and ambiance was very cool and I felt myself intrigued by the random decor all around. The service was friendly and efficient. We will bookmark this place to come back to!

A friend and I went for lunch and they had a lunch special for $16. We both got the Mac and cheese then I got the jawbreaker salad which I thought was good! I changed out the cheese to the waitresses recommendation since I don't like blue cheese and my friend had the Caesar and she liked it as well. The place is a little small but our server was great, overall a good experience!

The service was fantastic, the food tasted even better I would definitely come again and recommend

Mac and cheese for days (literally)! Great food, but pretty pricey. I think I paid over $20 for Mac & cheese with tofu. I love the options for a vegetarian, though! And the staff was very informative and kind.

First, the food. On point. Second, the ambiance. Eclectic as it gets. Third - and most importantly - the service. I hope you get Marne - she's amazing! Been several times and every time a spectacular experience.

The Electric Cheetah is high quality in all the ways: atmosphere, food, menu options, healthy options, service. If you're a foodie who likes to feel full after a meal, this place is for you. The food/menu is extremely thoughtful, healthy and delicious. Half their menu is GF and/or Vegan. The portions are plentiful and the flavors are great. The atmosphere is great... open kitchen concept, smaller area (so it never feels empty) with a fun spin on design - electric cheetah!! Service is great. You can tell their staff takes pride in what they do and are genuinely happy to be there/serve you. Everyone is always so kind. They have a great kids menu as well. Parking is found along the street (no parking lot) but isn't that difficult to find seeing as it's really the only spot along that stretch of road.

This is a restaurant that we have been to before but that we don't visit very often (only because we live across town), but that we always enjoy when we do stop in. It has a very eclectic and diverse menu that offers something for everyone including healthy options for those looking for that sort of thing. We stopped in for a quick lunch so we didn't try their dinner menu this time around. Everything we ordered was wonderful. The locale itself is quirky and hip and extremely friendly. The service is great and, at least in the case of our server, very enthusiastic. The bar isn't as extensively stocked as it could be, but its good enough. The bottom line: This restaurant offers great food, a great selection, a very chill atmosphere and great service.

My mom was in town visiting and we decided to head to Electric Cheetah for a meal. We were very impressed with the service, drink menu, food menu, and service. Our food was excellent, and of course I had to get an electric cheetah root beer! Large portions, fresh ingredients, and great flavor go a long way with is. Check this place out if you want good food and neat atmosphere.

An Artisan Root Beer Menu! Yep, that's a thing at the Cheetah. Looking for a brunch spot we tried a few around town but the wait on a Sunday morning was rough. The Cheetah had plenty of tables surprisingly. We were sat right away and our server brought over three menus; a drink menu, the root beer menu and the food menu. We ordered a couple bottles of root beer and placed our food orders and just kind of sat and looked around at the décor while we waited. A couple burgers and a full order of fries came out with a side Caesar salad. Everything was really good. The burger had a nice char and the toppings were fresh. The did miss giving us our caddy of dipping sauces but no biggie. I will say it was a little pricey. $54 and tip for a couple burgers and fries and two bottles of root beer but I wanted to check it out and now I have. I'd recommend it. The mac n' cheese options and the sammies all sounded great.

Fun atmosphere. Large portions! Many people leaving with to go boxes. We'll be back.

This place is a staple in Grand Rapids. I've been a load of times, but this is my first time reviewing. You can't go wrong with their mac & cheese. It's always delicious. My friends got the fried chicken and some salads. The portions of the salads were humongous, and the fried chicken looks crispy. They have a huge selection of root beers, including a draft root beer on tap - it was super tasty. You can also get it as a float which is really fun but maybe not necessary to start your dinner. The wait staff was really kind and checked in without being over bearing. I would say to check in on yelp because there can be quite a line. A pro tip on yelp: It says that it closes at eight but it definitely stays open past that. If you're in the city and looking for a satisfying dinner you can't go wrong this this place.

This is the spot for good Mac and cheese. My friend and I went. She order Mac n cheese: it was HUGE. And was told very yummy. Pricey- I had gluten free sandwich with no side since the one it came with had gluten. My bill for a small sandwich was over 20$ bc of gluten bread, subbed instead of the naan. I assumed it would have been bigger with the bread it was designed for but with the very small gluten free bread- was not worth it. Bread was toasted and so hard it was basically a crouton.

Excellent everything. No wait on a Sunday afternoon. Host was great and we had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Our server was sweet and efficient. Food came out quickly and was so stinking good! Friend and I got the same exact thing... biscuits & gravy with over-easy eggs. The cheddar biscuits were amazing and we LOVED gravy. As much coffee as we could drink with heavy whipping cream made me a happy girl. Atmosphere was cool and the menu made us laugh. Loved this place all around... will be back.

I met a friend for lunch at The Electric Cheetah recently and had a nice experience. I hadn't been there in over five years but I was happy to see some of the same dishes I've had and enjoyed. The pick 2, 3, or 4 combo is my favorite option as it gives you a chance to try multiple things. I did the pick 3 combo with the Jawbreaker salad (Shaved raw brussels sprouts, toasted cashews and pecans, queso fresco, roasted garlic grilled roma tomatoes, chives oil, green chili lemon vin.), Cheeze Whiz sandwich (Breaded fried fresh mozz, fried green tomatoes, fresh tomato and jalapeno chimichurri on asiago buttered sourdough.), and a side of fries with buttermilk garlic herb dipping sauce. My friend did the pick 3 combo too with a caesar salad, vegetable soup, and fries. Our food came out quickly and everything I had was pretty delicious! The salad was flavorful and seasoned well. It was definitely a lot of chewing with the raw Brussels sprouts but I guess that's where the name comes from! The sandwich was very tasty with melty mozzarella and delicious fried green tomatoes. Some of the breading got a little soggy while I was eating it and fell off but the flavors were great. I loved the jalapeno chimichurri. Their fries are hand cut and perfectly seasoned as well. Some are a little floppier than others but there were plenty of crispy bits too. Just the way I like them. I'm happy to report that EC gets an updated 4 star review from me and I look forward to trying more menu items in the future. There's a parking lot in back otherwise you can pay for street parking on Wealthy. They had a small outdoor seating area in front in June 2021.

Not a sandwich person, but became one after visitng Electric Cheetah. The very first and last restaurant to change my opinion on what soup and sandwich can taste like. The portion was so big, that I was just full after just the half of the sandwich. It was so good I had to keep eating the other half as well! The owner's other restaurant, the Old Goat, is also a great option as well!

A spur of the moment decision for dinner on a rainy Wednesday in July and found a new favorite place. Who else offers 15 different root beers and a treasure of unique takes on Mac & Cheese? The burgers are enormous and cleverly assembled. I'll be back again with friends.

My family and I venture over to GR a fair amount, and I have been meaning to give this restaurant a try! We finally made it in and we were not disappointed! Actually I was disappointed I didn't get to try their biscuits and gravy or cinnamon rolls, because the dishes weren't on the menu today, but that gives us another reason to head back! On the whole our food was super tasty! My wife and daughter ordered the grilled cheese sandwich, and I ordered the mac and cheese that was called not my brother's mac and cheese. I did the fried chicken versus the grilled and it was very good! There was also bacon in the dish and it was really good as well. Two things we had a small issue with was our onion soup wasn't hot and one of our condiments for the fries we ordered had an issue. Even though we didn't ask, the items were removed from our bill, and our waitress brought us complimentary desserts...extremely delicious espresso cheesecake! Our waitress was Jolana, and we really appreciated her and all she did for us! She provided exceptional customer service and her knowledge of the menu were great!! I always appreciate an honest recommendation and explanation of items on the menu! We will definitely be going back at some point!

Oh my goodness- I realized that I have not left a review for one of my FAVORITE places ever. Many a time have I been welcomed in, from a hard day's work and stress, only to be pleased with the comfort food you would find at the Electric Cheetah. This fresh, hipster, New American restaurant is a gem, and it is always an absolute delight for the soul! Seriously!! The macaroni and cheese is to die for (FOR REAL- it has its own menu section!) - creamy, cheesy, and utterly delicious- and yes, WOW-sized portions, you will be SO FULL (I personally always get a to-go box). Every unique flavor combination and for all diets- you can be vegetarian or vegan, too. The cheetah serves with inclusivity! The quirky and weird art adorning the walls adds a cool and truly unique vibe to the place. The ambiance is a perfect blend of eclectic and inviting. But what truly stood out was the exceptional waitstaff; they were friendly, attentive, and added to the overall great experience. They are always so welcoming, and even though TEC has been somewhat short staffed lately, it has never taken away from the experience I get every time I go. I can't wait to go back for more of that amazing mac and cheese and the wonderful atmosphere, every time. If I weren't lactose intolerant I would seriously eat it daily, HAHA. This place ALWAYS deserves a SOLID 5 stars and is a true EGR staple!

I hadn't been to Electric Cheetah in years before meeting a friend for dinner here last month. Unfortunately the food is and service is not what it once was. Our server was pretty apathetic/uninterested in being helpful or accommodating. Nothing atrocious but just "meh". Pandemic burnout is real, so that didn't bother me as much as the mediocre food did. Remember the amazing sweet potato fries? Sadly they're a thing of the past. Now they're thicker/firmer wedges. Like, 1/5-1/4 size of the entire potato. They were ok but not the fries of yesteryear. I ordered the vegan sloppy joe. It came on stale white bread and was just a very large, (sloppy) pile of stewed lentils with no shape. It all slid off the bread and was just too much of one flavor but also flavorless at the same time? If it were delicious I wouldn't have minded eating it with a fork & knife. My fellow diners were disappointed in their Mac & Cheese and sandwich. I don't think I'll be back.

We have been here once before and the food was ok. This time however was different. The waiter Richard was rude as he was last time, but even more so to the two women in the group. My wife got a large plastic bread tie in her sandwich which cut the inside of her mouth. When we brought this to the attention of the apparent manager she offered to remake the sandwich but not remove it from the bill. The food again, was ok, plain, definitely not special at all. With so many choices in Grand Rapids I will look elsewhere next time

Everything was awesome. Love the root beer selection. I got the root beer on tap and it was delicious! They have sister restaurants that I would like to check out

The root beer was great! The food was too. It was our first visit and our server was so patient and helpful. Loved the boat turned into a light fixture. We will definitely be back!

Just too good to pass up. I love going here. I'm sure the other reviews bring all the great praises that this place deserves. But I just want to rate the sauces. 1) Honey 2) Buttermilk-Garlic-Herb 3) Charred Poblano 4) Garlic Lemon 5) Charred Chili

This is going to be a mixed review- cause while the food and in-person service we received was great; the service I originally wanted was horrible. My fiancé and I spent MONTHS trying to get in touch with anyone to book their catering service for our wedding. We live in California, but are having our wedding local to this restaurant, later this year. We wanted to hire locally/ small business for everything we possibly could for the wedding. Upon my fiancé never hearing from anyone in response to his emails or calls- we flew into town and went to the restaurant while doing other wedding stuff. The food was fantastic; the waitress was great. She even tried to get in touch with her manager as to who we should reach out to regarding catering service, and we were given the same gmail address we had already used. So then I called and left messages; emailed; everything. Never heard back from anyone in any form. Please do not advertise that you cater if you clearly do not. And if you do in fact cater, then maybe call back clients who would happily pay for your fine food and service. We even thought about calling in a huge order a week in advance (since our wedding is a small & intimate one), but we don't want to take our chances with that either. It's a real shame, we have local friends who raves about the restaurant and I was looking forward to introducing my out-of-town family to the great food.

We weren't impressed with the food the first time, but decided to give The Electric Cheetah another try and we are so glad we did! I added chicken and bacon and the Jawbreaker salad was so unique and absolutely delicious! Without the additions I think it wouldn't quite be a complete dish, but with, it was excellent. The mac and cheese was filling and tasty and the overall service and feel of the restaurant made for a great date night. While we didn't care for their house-made root beer flavor, we loved the bottled option and the bubbly rose was impressively good. Not pictured we had the giant cookie for dessert and while it isn't a cookie quite like we were expecting, it had good flavor. Overall we were very happy we went back and will be returning for another fun and unique diner experience.

This place was sooooo good! We were road tripping through Grand Rapids and stopped on Wealthy Street to eat at The Electric Cheetah. We joined the waitlist while driving in so we were seated right away. We ordered: The Ruben - FIREEE so good and gooey Fries - for $4 these fries will rock your world Club sandwich - it was fresh and delicious Mushroom sandwich - HUGE and flavorful If I lived in GR I would return!

We had a great time at this family friendly restaurant with our 5 and 2 year old. The food was delicious, the root beer options were fun, and the service was great. And the portions are huge!

Not super impressed with this place... our waiter thought he was the end-all be-all of waiting tables, but he forgot to make sure that our food was hot or at least warm when we got it. Sweet potato fries were room temperature and our sandwiches we're not warm either. Not impressed with this place, and the prices are ridiculous.