Birch Lodge
732 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Address :
732 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 - Phone (616) 458-1918
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Kerry F.
wings, Wings, WINGS!!! Oh Birch Lodge, how do I love thee, let me count the wings, um I mean ways. This is a great bar with the feel of a northern Michigan dive. Their menu boasts much better than average "bar" food but I come for the wings. At some point I was told they had the best in GR and they weren't kidding. Lovely, large chicken wings breaded, fried up crunchy, then dipped liberally (I hate barely sauced wings) in one of their sauce selections (hot, buffalo, Asian ginger, Caribbean jerk, bbq) served piping hot with ranch or their homemade with love Blue Cheese (do it!) Our service is always good and while they don't have the biggest or fanciest beer selection they'll have something you want. I have tried wings from one end of this town to the other and none compares to the Birch.
(5)Katy A.
I LOVE BIRCH. They are one of my favorite Sunday spots. The taco bar is crazy delicious for being free. It's generally a good crowd and has a good atmosphere. The food is always on point if you're in the mood for something greasy and delicious. I'm only giving it 3 stars because I experienced some of the WORST customer service in my life here. I ordered a bloody mary from the bar and it was absolutely delicious until i sucked something huge and soggy from the bottom of my drink. It got stuck to my throat and literally made me gag. I picked up my drink to see what it was and it was a NAPKIN IN MY BLOODY MARY. I have no idea if it was dirty or clean. I let the waitress know about it and she waived it off like it was no big deal and brought me another one. We brought it up to her again and let her know how extremely disgusting that was and all she said was ' I don't know what you want me to do. You can sit here and yell at me but I don't know what you want me to do'. She brought out our food and our waitress said 'Do you even want this? Should I just take this back" . I felt so uncomfortable and unwelcomed. The Birch staff is usually wonderful and attentive and this was a rare event. I ended up going across the street to Bob's bar for a napkin free bloody mary and a negative attitude free staff.
(3)Katy C.
Birch Lodge is my favorite neighborhood bar! Great happy hour specials, daily specials and weekly trivia. Drinks are stiff and cheap, the service is always friendly and the food is some of the best bar food I've had. My favorites include the chili cheese fries, the grilled cheese with pepperjack and havarti, and perch on Friday!
(5)Casey M.
I was going into Birch Lodge tonight and was parking. I have to adjust my car a few times because a van was parked behind me. It took a few attempts to straighten up. As I got out a man yelled "Learn to park you fucking idiot! ". I was blown away. As I walked in, he had entered through the backdoor and was standing waiting for me. He continued to yell the same thing three more times and ran into the kitchen. Come to find out, he was the Kitchen Manager / Cook. We spoke to the Owner and he acted like no big deal and said "oh, he's going through a hard time right now. " and..... so?! It was a sad way to run a business and let your employees speak repeatedly this way to a customer.
(1)Emilyanne K.
Birch lodge has excellent personal service. Sunday's are the best time to go because of the taco buffet and Bloody Mary bar. Enjoy going there every time.
(5)Amanda L.
Birch Lodge is comfortable, neighborhood sports bar with good drink specials and a surprisingly wide selection of food. Located on the Michigan Street Corridor, it is one of the more popular bars on this strip for the mix of people and lively atmosphere. Decorated like your grandpa's old fishing cabin, it offers strong drinks, good prices, and my favorite Fish & Chips Basket of any of the bars on the Michigan Street strip. I always get it when I'm in! I've had other dishes by them and they are all better than they need to be for a local watering hole: the cooks know how to do Chili just right and their burgers are top notch. If you are still on the fence about visiting, their FREE taco bar on Sundays will probably win you over!
(3)Brandon L.
I'm going to emulate Joshua's post. We found this place thanks to a restaurant.com "gift certificate". We walked in and my wife thought "what the hell?" and I though "oh, hell yeah!!". It's a "hometown bar" feeling. Kind of a dive. We are now semi-regulars. We eat here a couple times a month. The wings here are really good. If fact, just read that they were voted "best wings in GR" by Grand Rapids Magazine. They are large, breaded, and deep fried. I usually get the BBQ wings. The sauce is thick and sweet. The ranch isn't traditional ranch, it's pretty much sour cream with ranch seasoning mixed in. Lots of other bar fare here as well. My other "go to" item is the Medical Mile burger. It's a burger topped with bbq pork, cheese, and a fried egg. Heart attack on a plate; if I die, I want it to be while I'm eating this. As far as "ambiance", it's a bar. It's usually loud because the juke box is cranked. People are constantly talking, yelling at games on TV, or being drunk. Good mix of young hipster types up to middle-aged alcoholic types. There's usually a few douche-bags mixed in. I wouldn't bring a date here unless she enjoys drinking, bar food, and yelling during conversations. On 2nd though, bring a date here. If he/she doesn't enjoy that, get rid of him/her. One more thing; soda (pop) here is generic. Not Pepsi, not Coke. I don't know what it is, they just describe it as "generic". So if you're a "soda snob" and expect your "Captain and Coke" to be made with Coke, this may bother you.
(4)Craig S.
Great bar food. Free taco bar on Sundays. Good service. People watching gold mine. U should come here soon.
(4)Hayden J.
Great apps! I'm a huge fan of the Queso Sticks. I was very skeptical about all of the "hype" about the wings. I was very surprised. I got the hot sauce and they proved to really be the best in GR. I wish they had more craft beers on draft but their selection still keeps me content. They have a free taco bar on Sundays called "Church at the Birch" with a Bloody Mary bar where you can make your bloodys how you like 'em. Service is always good and sometimes is GREAT.
(5)Joshua S.
We go here quite often, originally we found it through a restaurant.com deal, and we've kept coming back. It's your standard little neighborhood bar, it's always clean, the servers are great and there's great music playing at all times. Their food is much better than you would expect, better than many of the standalone restaurants in town. On top of that they have a free taco bar on sundays!
(4)Corry M.
This is a "bar". Nothing fancy, but you get tables and drinks. When I went though, it had the saddest looking group of people in there, not sure if that is common but I was ready to leave pretty quick.
(3)TJ Lee W.
This place has always been good. I wish there were a joint like this where I live. Get a lodge burger, and share some chicken strips. You can't go wrong here.
(5)Megan T.
LOVE this place. Great service, great food, and on Sundays, they have a free taco bar and build your own bloody mary. Very neat environment! Their BBQ sandwich is awesome and so are their onion rings.
(5)Amy B.
Birch Lodge is a very basic, small, no frills bar. It has a small parking lot, but there is usually street parking. The service ranges from okay to fantastic, depending on who is serving. We always sit at a table, never the bar, so I can't comment on the bar service. The food is pretty typical bar food. I really like the hummus, which comes with sun dried tomatoes in the middle of the boat of hummus and is surrounded by pita triangles, cucumber and carrot slices. This is definitely large enough to share. I have also enjoyed the ka-bang shrimp. It's not as spicy as I'd like, but it's pretty good. It isn't really comparable to Bonefish Grill's shrimp, but it's a similar dish - breaded fried shrimp in a slightly spicy creamy sauce. The fish and chips are also not bad and my husband likes the burgers. They have a nice selection of beer. They have a cool juke box that you can access via an app on your smart phone, so you never have to get up from your seat to play songs. Overall, I'd say Birch Lodge is A-Ok, but I am still a fan.
(3)Lindsay O.
Birch Lodge, is a good full bar and has a cut above in terms of the "typical" bar food. It is true they have all of the basics that one would expect, when you have a craving for some yummy friend goodness (and let's face it we all have those cravings). They go beyond just the burgers and add some specials I noticed. For example: a deep fried hot dog (ultimate hang over cure, as listed) and a Parmesan encrusted rye bread on the patty melt. I do love french fries, brew city fries and on the table without even asking a large bottle of ketchup and malt vinegar. That alone really does mean something in my book. The service I found to be a little slow and it wasn't even busy. When it is busy it is even harder to get the servers attention. If you like the over all bar feel with smoking allowed inside then you are in luck. I personally am not a big fan and I found it to be too smokey. To each their own right. Overall, the food out shines the service and smoke and once in awhile it is good to switch things around and do something different. It really is A-ok!!
(3)william d.
Great food with larger portions Ice cold brews! Just need to turn down the jams so everyone doesnt have to yell to talk. GReat specials
(5)Crystal R.
Sunday afternoon. $3 Bloody Mary do-it-yourself-bar. Free taco bar. Need I say more?
(4)Brenan K.
My go to place for all my drinking needs. Of course I tend go more often whenever there's a Detroit sporting event on TV Great prices, especially if you pay attention to their daily specials. Easily some of the best bartenders and service I've had in any Grand Rapids establishment, Jeff's awesome . I don't think I've ever had to wait to get another drink. Food you say? To be honest I've never strayed far away from the Traditional wings. Hands down best wings, cooked perfectly, and HUGE. I've heard good things about their burgers, and they look pretty darn good too, but every time I go I cave and get the wings again. Definitely a mixed bag that comes in here, range from 21 year old's to 50 plus but mostly good people. Laid back vibe, definitley a good getaway from the Ionia street bars.
(5)Jake M.
Great drinks, awesome food, good atmosphere. Tex-mex Philly is wonderful. Lodge burger is simple and right on point. Keno, golden tee, tvs. Yes parking is limited and the bathroom is tiny, but it's the best place on Michigan street.
(5)Don W.
Grand Rapids' best kept secret. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone...perch is amazing, fish & chips are the best around.
(5)Clint M.
I had heard good things about this place so I finally decided to give it a go. First problem...parking...it's very limited and you'll likely have to search for a spot down the street. The place was crowded with lot's of people taking advantage of the free taco bar on Sunday (who does "free" food anymore...very cool!)....unfortunately, many of the patrons seemed to be freeloaders abusing the restaurants generosity as they loaded up multiple plates of food while ordering a single water or soda. Food: Chicken tenders - not bad...very average. Sliders - burgers very overdone (hockeypucks)...PLEASE replace tasteless plain buns with pretzel bread buns! Onion rings - Overdone and lacking flavor...blah. Mini-pretzels w/cheese - Yummy...perfectly cooked and glistening with butter!! Service: Excellent!! Waitstaff was "johnny-on-the-spot" whenever we needed a refill or anything else. Our server brought out an extra dipping sauce for the tenders and couldn't have been more helpful. Will definately give this place another chance based on the service alone.
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