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Vibrant space offering a varied menu including eggs, wraps, burritos & pasta, plus steak & ribs.
Hours
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: (616) 774-8641
Website: http://matchboxdiner.com/
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Reviews
Ethan VanderVoord
Went here for a quick brunch! Server was very nice and efficient. Drinks were refilled very fast. Food was hot and very cheap! I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick eat ! Will definitely be coming back!
… moreMiaca Sandiford
The worst French toast o have ever eaten. I love challah bread and use it to make French toast. This was burnt, soggy, and mushy! My husband tried to do something sweet and get me breakfast in bed, and this meal ruined it!
… moreDonovan S
My friend and I went in for lunch and were sat right away. It did take some time for the waitress to come take our orders and also took some time for the food to arrive. The food overall tasted good and the portion was pretty big. We will definitely be back for another try.
… moreCraig Johnson
The American fries are delicious, as are the eggs. The fried chicken and waffles is very good, but the waffles, as well as pancakes, are too sweet. Not a fan of their odd take on sausage gravy and biscuits.
They will never fix their parking issues so either take an uber or plan on walking a ways.
… moreThey will never fix their parking issues so either take an uber or plan on walking a ways.
Jill S
$11.99 for 1 crab cake? Yikes!!! My friend and I thought it would be a few smaller sizes crab cakes…. Cutting it in half to share between the both of us made it look like we only got a couple bites out of it…. Other than that, we were happy with our meal…. I ordered the Matchbox Burger n Fries…. It was delicious. Then my friend and I shared the chocolate torte dessert…. Rich tasting but delicious!
… moreChristina L
So happy I took the time to visit this restaurant. I order the crab cake cooked perfectly and the green goodness sauce was amazing. Main course I opted for the classic meatloaf and every bite was delicious. The decor was great and lovely professional staff our waiter was amazing. Definitely will be back and recommend.
… moreAaron Lehrman
Unique and good burger.
– Diner Burger – $15: True smash burger. Tall. The burger patties were done right and carmelized. They were slightly thicker for smash patties, but still plenty thin for the sear experience.
The mildly spicy brown mustard (dijonnaise) really made it unique. It gave it a bolder, yet light and hardy flavor. Add to that the medium sized shredded romane (?) lettuce, it had a texture and flavor that made it richly enjoyable. The onion and tomato were fresh. It was hot to the end. It was a bit messy, but I loved every bite.
– Fries (comes with the burger): Medium cut and on the darker side. Full flavor. They looked worse than they were. I enjoyed them. They needed a touch more salt, but not much.
They have a smaller and simpler menu.
– Service: VERY helpful and on top of it for how busy it was. He answered all our questions, even asking the cook about the sauce (later found to be mustard).
– Atmosphere: More upscale, but you can definitely still be casual (I was). They have booths, chairs with tables, bar seating, and even a few tables with benches outside. It had a few nuances of the 30’s which was classy. Everything was clean and orderly.
– Conclusion: I’d recommend the burger and the dining experience all around.
Visited on a Wednesday at 6pm.
… more– Diner Burger – $15: True smash burger. Tall. The burger patties were done right and carmelized. They were slightly thicker for smash patties, but still plenty thin for the sear experience.
The mildly spicy brown mustard (dijonnaise) really made it unique. It gave it a bolder, yet light and hardy flavor. Add to that the medium sized shredded romane (?) lettuce, it had a texture and flavor that made it richly enjoyable. The onion and tomato were fresh. It was hot to the end. It was a bit messy, but I loved every bite.
– Fries (comes with the burger): Medium cut and on the darker side. Full flavor. They looked worse than they were. I enjoyed them. They needed a touch more salt, but not much.
They have a smaller and simpler menu.
– Service: VERY helpful and on top of it for how busy it was. He answered all our questions, even asking the cook about the sauce (later found to be mustard).
– Atmosphere: More upscale, but you can definitely still be casual (I was). They have booths, chairs with tables, bar seating, and even a few tables with benches outside. It had a few nuances of the 30’s which was classy. Everything was clean and orderly.
– Conclusion: I’d recommend the burger and the dining experience all around.
Visited on a Wednesday at 6pm.
Whitney
Not sure what the hype is about. Neither the food or service were anything special. I only went here because a friend suggested it. Here’s what we ordered.
DINER BURGER: American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion + truffle fries. $14.99. all burgers served with two smash patties on a martin’s potato bun with fries. sub sweet potato fries/American fries +1. sub truffle fries +3.
CHICKEN + WAFFLES : crispy fried chicken breast, pearled sugar waffles, maple syrup. $16.99
MATCHBOX OMELETTE: bacon, cheddar, avocado, spinach, tomato, topped with hollandaise. Served with toast and choice of potato. $14.99.
The egg on the omelette was hard and overcooked. Their home fries were hard and tasted burnt.
CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST: challah, candied pecans, fresh berries, caramel. $13.99.
The French toast was not hot and had a weird texture. I wouldn’t order that again .
The restaurant is small and gets busy on weekends. Expect a wait.
Plan to park on the street. They don’t have a parking lot.
… moreDINER BURGER: American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion + truffle fries. $14.99. all burgers served with two smash patties on a martin’s potato bun with fries. sub sweet potato fries/American fries +1. sub truffle fries +3.
CHICKEN + WAFFLES : crispy fried chicken breast, pearled sugar waffles, maple syrup. $16.99
MATCHBOX OMELETTE: bacon, cheddar, avocado, spinach, tomato, topped with hollandaise. Served with toast and choice of potato. $14.99.
The egg on the omelette was hard and overcooked. Their home fries were hard and tasted burnt.
CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST: challah, candied pecans, fresh berries, caramel. $13.99.
The French toast was not hot and had a weird texture. I wouldn’t order that again .
The restaurant is small and gets busy on weekends. Expect a wait.
Plan to park on the street. They don’t have a parking lot.
Alice Matias-werbeskas
Cute little brunch and lunch spot. It’s a small menu with quite a variety of choices. It is definitely kid friendly and they serve alcohol! The price point is pretty fair considering the portion size is very large. Our server was very nice and had recommendations for us. Definitely will be going back!
… morekyle wilkerson
For Starters, idk how I haven’t been here before. Simply amazing. From the service, to the amazing appetizers, to the cultivated music selection. Blown away. The clash between small town diner and big city 5 star Restaurant left me wanting to eat here every day. Shoutout to chef Nate for the amazing BLT eggrolls. WILL BE BACK!
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