The Vibes in this place was EVERYTHING! Chill laid back restaurant with amazing fresh food. Upon stepping in the door myself and fiancé was greeted with warm smiles and great hospitality. Our waitress was new but pretty good with different appetizers selections. I would highly recommend this place to others.

Visited this spot after 4 of July and it was bussyyy. We had to wait almost an hour to get seated and almost 40 minutes for our food BUT... the staff... was amazing. Our host was extremely welcoming and apologized for our wait multiple times. Our server checked in on us regularly and updated us on the status of our food. Whatever they lacked due to being too busy, they made up for in hospitality. To top it off they knew the service was rough and gave us a discount. Awesome.

Delicious cocktails and their smashburgers are absolutely divine! Cant wait to visit again in the very near future and try out some other menu items.

SO FREAKING GOOD on all levels!The location, the atmosphere, the service & the good were all 10 ⭐Thanks Claudia for the awesome, friendly service! We will be back when were back in town!

We came here on a busy day day for breakfast. There was a little bit of a wait but we were able to be seated at the bar area right away. The food was phenomenal. We did not order drinks but they had a good bar menu. We plan to come back.

The food was full of flavor, absolutely amazing. Would definitely go back to try other menu items, the staff was friendly as well. Great place

Ordered takeout this evening. Sheer delight! I love burgers but only eat one twice a year, so I was a little apprehensive never having ordered from Matchbox. All worrying unnecessary. The burger was delicious, as were the sweet potato fries. Highly recommend.

Recently went there for breakfast. The food was some of the best in GR for breakfast. But. They refused to accept a gift certificate that clearly had an expiration two years into the future. The excuse was that they would not accept these particular gift certificates. And told it was clearly posted in the window. Yeah...ok, because people read fine print when they enter a restaurant. 1) Thats ridiculous. It says Matchbox on the sign. It says Matchbox on the gift certificate. Be an ethical business please and honor your promise (thats what a gift card/certificate is) 2) Even if you dont care about the ethics of it, its just bad business. It shows you are beyond cheap and do not value the customer. If you made a bad business decision in the past, it looks bad to make your customers literally pay for it now. Sure, you saved $25 in the moment, but you lose a customer and gain bad publicity.

The food was very good and the atmosphere was very laid back. The server did a wonderful job, polite, friendly and knowledgeable.

Avocado breakfast sandwich was delicious and the bloody Mary was perfect. Service was quick and they respected current mask/health guidelines.

They don’t have many vegetarian/pescatarian friendly options . What I did get was only just OK. Nothing spectacular. Price a little high for the quality.

Great place to eat and it has a bar.. parking in the area is a bit tough but it worth it. Service is great and the waitresses are very welcoming and helpful on picking some good items. Bar seating is closed for the moment but very clean place.

Very nice atmosphere! I had a meal off the breakfast menu... delicious!!

For just finding this little spot. I have to say that I think its one of those hidden gems. For good food and the staff. Was with out a question very good service and good communication. And the Frys that came with my food. OMG I didnt even want to put anything on them at all. YES the Frys was that damn GOOD !! And I cant wait to go back again very soon !!!

The food was amazing. I love sausage gravy, and theirs was top notch in my opinion. My partner got the Reuben and loved it. Definitely stop by for a bit to eat if you find yourself in Eastown!

Super friendly, fresh and delicious breakfast. Great mimosas! Nice outdoor seating.

Everything was so tasty and the servers were on point.

Wonderful place, amazing food, and a friendly staff! Go for a beer, stay for the Hangover Burrito!

They breakfast is fantastic. Mimosa were great and the wait staff was awesome. They were busy but handled it well. I would go there again.

Great breakfast. Grateful for a menu that includes bagels and lox. Safe protocols observed. Staff was animated and very attentive.

Amazing dinks and food. Bloody Mary wasnt too boozy and has a nice assortment of veggies. Hangover Burrito was amazing, rich gravy and more pot roast than I could eat.

The quality and amount of food you receive with each plate was more than I imagined. Definitely worth the price!

Seriously excellent breakfast and brunch food. The coffee here is probably some of the best in town. The service is attentive and unobtrusive. The place is small, but cozy with comfortable booths and warm ambiance. The prices are more than fair, I honestly feel like they could raise everything by a couple dollars and Id still think it was a value because of how good everything is.Its also in a cool area of town, so if youre waiting for a table theres a couple of bookstores, antique shops, and a stellar comics place to peruse.I cant recommend this place any higher.

Wonderful breakfast spot! It was really busy when e stopped in, but the service was still quick and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Food was delicious, as were the drinks! I definitely want to come back and try the lunch/dinner. The atmosphere at Matchbox is really lovely as well. Highly, highly recommended!

They should call this tomato bread instead of avocado toast. Hardly any avocado on this soggy bread. Not impressed. Toast is all cold because of the ‘out of the refrigerator’ avocado. I make this way better at home. I specified ‘crispy’ bacon and they gave me RAW bacon. The server was kind though. But the food totally missed the point.Sine this last review, I re-visited and they have improved 100% highly recommended.

This was my 1st time and it was amazing!Great Atmosphere, quality food and a fun drink menu, And responsibly pricedWe just split a breakfast, but we will be back to try more!

Out of towners looking for a local breakfast place . Marchbox fit that style. Great, fast attentive service. Enjoyable staff that described their entrees in perfect detail. We had the Matchbox Bennys, fruit bowl, and summer fruit pancakes. Delicious Bennys with poached eggs and spinach on a nice soft English muffin. Black forest ham was sliced fresh which really tied the whole meal together . Topped it off with those smash small whole potatoes that were deep fried really was a tried. We also shared a plate of the summer pancakes that were beautiful plated when arrived. The light fluffy infused pancakes blended with fruit added a nice contrast to our bennys . Great place and food. Need to come back and try their dinner side. Really looks interesting.

This diner is really small, but its super cute and has really great food. Ive gone with a large group each time, and Ive been able to grab a table relatively quickly each time. We had a great experience and loved our service. This is an awesome place!

Delicious eggs Benedict with fresh fruit and a pot of coffee served in a private outdoor shelter. Perfect!

Even if you need to wait for a table, theres so many cute shops around the diner to stop at while you wait (if you go later in the morning like I did). Cocktail was a little watery & okay but the food was good & the waitress was kind and attentive. Cute vibe and great music.

Service is always amazing! Jonathan and Abby are the best! The food is always great, whether its breakfast or dinner. Cant wait to go back. Highly recommend!

Pricey for their quality, both drinks and food items. I dont recommend the chicken piccata, too watery. I did enjoy the Bourbon Bee cocktail, though it was sweet. Very friendly and attentive service however.

Very cute diner but not one of the best places in Eastown. Their food is good but dont come here if youre a vegetation unless you want pancakes! I got pancakes and they were great! 5 came in a stack which was plenty for the price and they were able to add chocolate chips. There are no other vegetation items, like at all besides an omelette with basic vegetables. Its the kind of restaurant that considers protein as meat 🙄 there are so many options out there but this is definitely not a place for vegetarians and especially not vegans! It was cold and rainy outside yet they still had their air conditioning on which made it so cold and chilly! Idk why everyone wants to ruin the extremely short summer that we get... The service was pretty good I guess but the waitress serving my pancakes got the butter that was on my pancakes ON HER ARM!!!! AND Still gave it to me! #GROSS!!!

We went for breakfast and it was fantastic and service was great. Having a place that can accommodate someone with food allergies is refreshing. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Caught a late breakfast here with my brother and a friend. The staff was super welcoming. It wasn’t busy at all. I ordered the steak and eggs, with some cheesy potato type thing. It was very good! Our server brought my plate and said sorry the chef over cooked your steak so he gave me the over cooked one and the correctly cooked one minutes later. I thought that was nice. I brought the rest back for my dog. The cinnamon toast was amazing.I enjoyed the gluten free chocolate torte dessert. It was delicious. My brother and friend enjoyed their meals as well. We will be back for sure!

Best grilled cheese Ive had. Very inviting and inclusive spot. Well be back the next time were in GR.

Had the biscuits and gravy and they didnt disappoint!!! Staff was friendly. Was a great experience. Will be back!

Delicious food, great presentation, good portion size, reasonable pricing. Servers are friendly & it has the kind vibe of a local diner but with nicer & more put-together ambiance. They were happy to accommodate my potentially-annoying dietary restrictions of dairy free and gluten free (they offer Udi’s breads). Really wonderful experience.

Good food with a simple but delicious menu that has something for everyone. We had a gluten free person with us and they had more (delicious) options than most restaurant chains. Good food and great wait staff.

Good brunch, ordered biscuits and gravy, was very good. Got about 2 meals worth of food. Was not able to finish all of it. Good music choices from the employees.

Service and food was great. I had the tuna melt and my wife had creme brulee french toast. Both were satisfying and the drinks were also great!!! Definitely going to go back again

OMG everything is great and the turkey Reuben is incredibly delicious!

Terrible location, no parking, always a ridiculous wait (2 hours) and a very rude male hostess…Definitely our first and last time here.

Both my husband and I liked the food a lot. First time there and liked the lineup on the menu so well be back to try more 🍳🍞

Wonderful experience with a couple good friends. Very comfortable with nice decorating. Food was fantastic and they have a great selection of different kinds of drinks. Definitely want to come back and try other things.

We went in with a group and put our name in and were quoted with a 30 to 40 minute wait, no big deal, after waiting 40 minutes we were called by the manager who told us they wouldnt be able to sit us, as it was too close to closing, which was absurd considering thats the time we were quoted at, they should have just told us we couldnt have been seated from the get go, terrible service and didnt even get the chance to see the food.

Ordered carry out and it was ready by the time we got there and still hot by the time we got home.Incredible pot roast (the child’s size is enough for an adult!) and the stroganoff is SO good.Highly recommend. Can’t wait to come back in for happy hour when things are a little safer.

There was a wait but once we sat down we understood why. Delicious and interesting cocktails and the food was beyond compare. My wife had the Creme Brulee French Toast with bacon and I had Sausage Gravy with biscuits and bacon (also came with hashbrowns and eggs). Easily one of the best breakfasts away from home. We will return as soon as we can

Great food and good/quick service. Nice little place to grab a bite and catch up with friends in East town. Parking can be tricky so heads up there.

Esthetically beautiful and delicious food! Friendly staff & great drinks. Will definitely return!

Great food. Great staff. Great prices.

One of my favorite restaurants in town! The food is always great. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Staff is super friendly and great atmosphere

Great food reasonably priced. The creme brulee french toast was amazing, slightly on the sweet end but, its creme brulee french toast what should I have expected lol. My wife loved the create your own Bennie. I saw a 9$ mimosas and am interested in trying it to see if its worth that.

One of the best breakfast places in Grand Rapids. Small place with a great atmosphere. Food, drinks and service are all top-notch.

I’ve eaten here twice. Yesterday I ordered the BY Benny which allows you to create your own eggs Benedict with a protein, sauce, and choice of veggies. My Benny was good and the food tastes fresh. I wasn’t a fan of the home/American fries.... they just taste burnt. The service was also a bit slow because the restaurant is always busy. Overall the food is good. I plan to go back and would recommend this place to others.

Excellent food, ample portions. Attentive service. Worth the stop.

We went once soon after it opened and had a nice breakfast. We sent again, this Monday for my wifes birthday breakfast, and Im here to tell you that it was the very best breakfast experience Ive ever had in Grand Rapids. The staff were great, but let me tell you what really shined: The Potatoes (2 ways). The Bacon. The Coffee. The Condiments. Let me start with the first... In most places the potatoes are an afterthought, but these potatoes were served with crazy love! The Bacon! This is the bacon that all other bacon aspires to be. The coffee is excellent! And the condiments are top notch. Seriously, I had some artisanal hot sauce and ketchup (go figure) that were top notch! Thank you Matchbox. Well be back soon!

Met a friend and had an amazing meal. I love a place where I can order breakfast at 2, mmmm. Smoked salmon omelet, so so so good. Great service as well, and we felt safe and cozy there.

Not good and over priced. Great waitress.

Don’t sleep on the poutine, it’s slaps!

Wonderful food here. The poutine is delicious! Service is always nice and knowledgeable. So far been here 3 times with different people to introduce them and they live it too

Server walks up, I said a table for one. He says (with attitude) just a minuteproceeds to take as much time as he wants.Another person shows up. He says hell seat them on a couple minutes. And on it goes.I could have been sitting looking at a menu this whole time. What bs is that? Goodbye! 👋

I only order one thing and I’m not sure why but it’s all I’ve ever ordered. The hangover burrito. Absolutely devine! I believe this burrito should be canonized.

Great brunch spot with a full bar. Classic breakfast food, with modern twists so you can find something for everyone. A little busy, but great customer service makes up for it.

Love me some Matchbox! They have great diner food but elevated. I am a fan of the space, décor and ambiance. Parking can be tricky as in all of Eastown but the walk is always nice after a big meal. GO NOW!!Pictured is the Albacore Tuna salad sandwich soooooooo gooood

Delicious food and classy atmosphere. I had the Matchbox Benny and it was exquisite. A great spot for brunch and mimosas.

Had an excellent time here with girlfriend. The Mules are exceptional and the poutine was on point. My girlfriend loved the walleye dinner. We will be going back!

Staff is friendlyFood is mediocre, generic, blandCheesecake was old, stale, crumbly, no creaminess whatsoever

Great overall experience, no reservations, but you can get on the yelp waiting list. This place is always popping, so get on that waiting list.

Good spot for brunch or a burger. Matchbox has a unique, homey atmosphere with some friendly and attentive staff.

Excellent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is amazing!

The food was good (I got the matchbox benny) and I did 2 of the byo with cava (one with strawberry and the other peach). I enjoyed the music and our waitress was great!I will be back

Very friendly service and good food, they always make drinks good and strong!

Great atmosphere and delicious food.

Very good, high quality breakfast! The hangover burrito is wonderful, but bring a big appetite! Its really the pot roast that is special here. Get it on or with something and you will not be disappointed! Highly recommended and worth the wait time!

Excellent food and atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Their Eggs Benedict is the bomb.

Great food! Cute place

Fantastic build-your-own egg bennys & omelettes! Especially love the Founders KBS hot sauce for the delicious american potatoes!

Chic, welcoming decor, wonderful service, good coffee, and oh yeah, awesome food! I would definitely go back here next time Im in Grand Rapids.

Great atmosphere, fantastic food and service, and great drinks! Would definitely go again!

Love going here for breakfast.

Super friendly ownership, extremely good cuisine, and this all at a surprisingly low price. This is the place to go!

A neat little place on Lake Drive. Old Style was the only choice on tap when we visited. I had forgotten how not terrible that beer was. Perfect French fries- crunchy out sides lightly seasoned . Menu is heavy on sandwiches and anything with pastrami is a good pick

Over priced. No flavor to food. Super long wait just to be disappointed.

Far better than I expected! Get the Matchbox Poutine. Very enjoyable.

Fun little joint with a full bar and excellent food options. Much more than a diner, these folk do great entrees, sandwiches, and breakfast all day. Easy street parking near the restaurant/around Lake and Wealthy intersection.They have nice cocktails as well, price will run you $8-12 per, but theyre great as well.I recommend this spot if youre looking for an interesting place for food and drinks.

This place used to be the Brandywine. Very, very good breakfast. Be hungry. Big servings. Try the cheesy potato casserole. Going to go back soon.

5 stars for the matchbox breakfast, love the deep fried potatoes.

Really recommend this place! Our server was really friendly and helpful, and provided honest menu recommendations. I had the veggie burger and my partner had the mac and cheese, and we shared their fries for an app. Everything was super good. Excited to go back and try a few other things that caught my eye on the menu. Really cant stress how nice the staff was!

Staff is so friendly and really hustles and does a great job. The food here is FANTASTIC! My most recommended is the Brussels and Bacon. Try this place! You wont regret it.

I’ve been going here since it was Brandywine. The menu has all switched up, but the amazing staff are still largely there. I’ve really enjoyed their new dinner menu, the lamb burger is a personal favorite, and the happy hours specials are great too. Currently doing 25% off takeout during quarantine which has made for a great meal option in a pinch.

Good local breakfast place

Slow wait for table, but worth it. Great food and service.

Food was delicious! Ordered the hippie benedict and it did not disappoint. Also, the American fries? Wow! Cant wait to get back there.

Great Bennys, and interesting cocktail and drink menu. Highly recommend!

Great food, fun vibe, but parking is atrocious!

Nice little diner. Made a mistake on one of our orders, fixed it promptly and gave it on the house. Nice local place with good food.

Such. Great. Food. The ingredients are great, the menu makes a lot of sense, and the service is excellent. This is one of my favorite spots.

Great Food and Fast Service. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked to my specifications. Service was friendly and very attentive. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch or sit down meal.

Visited on 8/15. Food was awesome however service lacked. Jonathan seemed like we were an issue not a guest. Extremely disappointing as this was our first time dining here. People come for the food, but return for the service. After this latest experience we will likely not return.