Matchbox Diner and Drinks

Name: Matchbox Diner and Drinks
Address: 1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 49506-1654
Telephone: (616) 774-8641
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

92 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Innovative
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Matchbox Diner & Drinks is a neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Eastown in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our modern diner and delicatessen features breakfast all-day, mile-high deli sandwiches, burgers, comfort food, delicious dinners, and a full bar. Matchbox Diner & Drinks is meant to be an extension of our home and our family, so expect good food and good people all year round.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(616) 774-8641
Website
https://matchboxdiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1654
Area
Grand Rapids
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Matchbox BreakfastUSD 12.99
two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, toast, choice of potato
Lox PlatterUSD 16.99
bagel, cured salmon, cream cheese, red onion, tomato, capers
Creme Brulee French ToastUSD 13.99
challah, candied pecans, strawberries, mandarin oranges, white chocolate, caramel
Biscuits + GravyUSD 11.99
cheddar biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs any style, choice of potato
Buttermilk PancakesUSD 11.99
two eggs any style, choice of potato, maple syrup
Avocado ToastUSD 13.99
multigrain bread, avocado, marinated tomatoes, feta, green goddess
Matchbox PoutineUSD 14.99
pot roast, fries, red eye gravy, green onion, queso blanco
Chicken + WafflesUSD 16.99
crispy confit chicken, pearled sugar waffles, maple syrup
Chili Grits + EggsUSD 12.99
grits, chili, two poached eggs
Lox & LatkesUSD 16.99
gravlox, potato latkes, sour cream, applesauce

Brekky Bowls + Burritos

Bowls: Served on A Base of American Fries. Burritos: Wrapped in A Flour Tortilla, Served with American Fries

MatchboxUSD 14.99
bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar, spinach, avocado, tomato, hollandaise
HangoverUSD 14.99
pot roast, scrambled eggs, pico, cheddar, red eye gravy
TexicanUSD 14.99
chorizo, poblano peppers, scrambled eggs, cheddar, avocado, queso blanco

Benedicts

Served on Toasted English Muffin, Two Poached Eggs, Choice of Potato

Matchbox BennyUSD 13.99
ham, spinach, tomato, hollandaise
Lox BennyUSD 16.99
gravlox, tomatoes, capers, hollandaise

Omelettes

Served with Toast and Choice of Potato

Matchbox OmeletteUSD 14.99
bacon, cheddar, avocado, spinach, tomato, topped with hollandaise
Veggie OmeletteUSD 12.99
havarti, poblano peppers, onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato
Denver OmeletteUSD 12.99
ham, cheddar, onions, poblano peppers

Build Your Own

Served with Your Choice of Potato. Additional Items +$1

BYO Benedict

BYO BenedictUSD 14.99
choose up to three items plus a sauce, served on an english muffin

BYO Omelette

$14.99. Choose up to three items plus a cheese, served with toast

Meats
bacon, ham, sausage, pot roast, corned beef, chorizo, add gravlox or pastrami +$3
Veggies
spinach, tomato, avocado, mushrooms, capers, onion, beets, poblano peppers
Sauce
hollandaise, sausage gravy, queso blanco, green goddess, red eye gravy
Cheese
cheddar, american, swiss, havarti, feta

Add-Ons

BaconUSD 4.50
SausageUSD 4.00
HamUSD 4.00
One EggUSD 2.00
ToastUSD 3.00
English MuffinUSD 3.00
Hash BrownsUSD 3.00
American FriesUSD 3.00
Single LatkeUSD 4.00
Fruit CupUSD 6.00
Single Biscuit + GravyUSD 4.00
Gluten Free BreadUSD 4.00
GritsUSD 3.00

The Reubens

Served with Fries + Slaw. Sub Sweet Potato Fries + $1. Sub Truffle Fries +$3

Jerry SeinfeldUSD 16.99
pastrami, corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, rye
George CostanzaUSD 12.99
corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, rye
Elaine BenesUSD 12.99
turkey, swiss, slaw, thousand island, rye
Cosmo KramerUSD 14.99
pastrami, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, rye

Handhelds

Served with Fries. Sub Sweet Potato Fries + $1. Sub Truffle Fries +$3

Diner BurgerUSD 14.99
two smash patties, american cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, martin's potato bun
Eastown Hot ChickenUSD 14.99
buttermilk blis chicken, pickles, slaw, martin's potato bun
BLTUSD 14.99
bacon, lettuce, tomato, green goddess aioli, sourdough
Tuna SaladUSD 14.99
tuna salad, swiss, rye
Avocado SandwichUSD 14.99
avocado, havarti, spinach, tomato, green goddess, sourdough
Hot Knife & Fork SandwichUSD 14.99
choice of pot roast -or- turkey, swiss, haystack onions, red eye gravy
Chicken Salad SandwichUSD 14.99
chicken salad, lettuce, tomato, multigrain bread

Salads

Served on A Bed of Spring Mix. Add-Ons: chicken +$4, gravlox +$8, chicken salad +$6, tuna salad +$6

Roasted Beet & OrangeUSD 13.99
beets, mandarin oranges, feta, dried cranberries, candied pecans, citrus vinaigrette
CobbUSD 13.99
bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheddar, onion, tomato, cucumber, green goddess
RivieraUSD 13.99
feta, strawberries, candied pecans, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette

Soups

Matzo BallUSD 4.99
Chicken NoodleUSD 4.99
NE Clam ChowderUSD 6.99
ChiliUSD 5.99

Basic Salads

HouseUSD 5.99
pring mix, tomato, carrots, cucumber, crouton, green goddess
CaesarUSD 5.99
romaine, parmesan, crouton, caesar dressing

Beverages

Fresh Squeezed OJUSD 4.50
Virgin Bloody MaryUSD 5.50
Great Lakes Draft Cold BrewUSD 6.00
Simpatico CoffeeUSD 3.00
Coke ProductsUSD 3.00
Iced TeaUSD 3.00
LemonadeUSD 3.00
Cranberry JuiceUSD 4.00
Grapefruit JuiceUSD 4.00
Apple JuiceUSD 4.00
MilkUSD 3.50
Chocolate MilkUSD 3.50
Hot TeaUSD 3.00

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Innovative
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Neighbourhood gem
Grand Rapids
Innovative
Grand Rapids
Good for groups
Grand Rapids
Neighbourhood gem

92 Reviews

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Alexandra
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Told last minute that they were out of two of their main entrees. Fine...understand that, just wish that the server would have told us when we sat down and not when he came to take our orders. Meals came out, steak was untrimmed, fatty and with no sear. Tasteless. Other meals were not correct, either. Missing the salad that we ordered. No seasoning. Drinks were mediocre. Will not be back.
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Amy
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall decent, modern diner. Friendly and quick service.
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Patricia
Detroit
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Upon deciding to try a local establishment for dinner, Matchbox caught our eye. We knew parking would be an issue, especially in a densely populated neighborhood coupled with little to no parking availability near the restaurant. The walk about 1.5 blocks was invigorating and after our meal was a needed trek. The server was super friendly, but appeared to become totally overwhelmed with the amount of tables which quickly filled her station. Overall, our food was delicious. Simple but very tasty. Seating was an issue for us, as my partner was sticking out in the middle of the walkway in such a way that the distance from. the corner of the bar top and his chair only left wiggle room to pass, He felt 'inundated' with the traffic pattern. If anyone has sat in the first 3-seater row expanded from a 2 seater row on an airplane can attest to the inconvenience and interruptions that occur. Same with this particular table. It appeared to be that other tables were not affected. Would we return - probably - to see if things just might be a bit better.
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David
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall good experience. Chill atmosphere for a quiet date night. Cocktails and service were great. Food was a little bit on the salty side, especially the cheese curd appetizer. Be aware, they do not have their own parking lot, so you have to park in the street, or a public lot…which isn’t terribly close. Unfortunately the street parking in front was all closed due to road construction.
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GaryT
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Known for their breakfast and brunch, Matchbox's dinner experience was outstanding. Great food, cocktails, and service at very reasonable prices. This little restaurant in Eastown should not be overlooked for drinks and dinner!
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LaurelD
VIP
Detroit
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service, family run, family friendly environment. East town gem, a weekly staple for us.
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PamH
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated promptly. Not rushed. Cheese curds were best we ever had! Would recommend and would return.
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TimothyS
VIP
Grand Rapids
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated right away, service was outstanding, and the food and drinks were perfect!!! Highly recommend for a date night!!!
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GRgirl
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating at Matchbox and we will definitely be back. More on the menu that we'd like to explore. Our service was amazing. Love the atmosphere.
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PatsPicks
VIP
Detroit
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the intimate nature of dining at the Matchbox. Great service! Delicious food! We enjoyed our dinner
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FAQs

Matchbox Diner and Drinks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 774-8641.

Matchbox Diner and Drinks is rated 4.3 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Matchbox Diner and Drinks

1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1654

Additional information

Area
Grand Rapids
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://matchboxdiner.com/
Phone number
(616) 774-8641

Matchbox Diner and Drinks

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Breakfast Mains

Matchbox BreakfastUSD 12.99

Lox PlatterUSD 16.99

Creme Brulee French ToastUSD 13.99

Biscuits + GravyUSD 11.99

Buttermilk PancakesUSD 11.99

Avocado ToastUSD 13.99

Matchbox PoutineUSD 14.99

Chicken + WafflesUSD 16.99

Chili Grits + EggsUSD 12.99

Lox & LatkesUSD 16.99

Brekky Bowls + Burritos

MatchboxUSD 14.99

HangoverUSD 14.99

TexicanUSD 14.99

Benedicts

Matchbox BennyUSD 13.99

Lox BennyUSD 16.99

Omelettes

Matchbox OmeletteUSD 14.99

Veggie OmeletteUSD 12.99

Denver OmeletteUSD 12.99

Build Your Own

BYO Benedict

BYO BenedictUSD 14.99

BYO Omelette

Meats

Veggies

Sauce

Cheese

Add-Ons

BaconUSD 4.50

SausageUSD 4.00

HamUSD 4.00

One EggUSD 2.00

ToastUSD 3.00

English MuffinUSD 3.00

Hash BrownsUSD 3.00

American FriesUSD 3.00

Single LatkeUSD 4.00

Fruit CupUSD 6.00

Single Biscuit + GravyUSD 4.00

Gluten Free BreadUSD 4.00

GritsUSD 3.00

The Reubens

Jerry SeinfeldUSD 16.99

George CostanzaUSD 12.99

Elaine BenesUSD 12.99

Cosmo KramerUSD 14.99

Handhelds

Diner BurgerUSD 14.99

Eastown Hot ChickenUSD 14.99

BLTUSD 14.99

Tuna SaladUSD 14.99

Avocado SandwichUSD 14.99

Hot Knife & Fork SandwichUSD 14.99

Chicken Salad SandwichUSD 14.99

Salads

Roasted Beet & OrangeUSD 13.99

CobbUSD 13.99

RivieraUSD 13.99

Soups

Matzo BallUSD 4.99

Chicken NoodleUSD 4.99

NE Clam ChowderUSD 6.99

ChiliUSD 5.99

Basic Salads

HouseUSD 5.99

CaesarUSD 5.99

Beverages

Fresh Squeezed OJUSD 4.50

Virgin Bloody MaryUSD 5.50

Great Lakes Draft Cold BrewUSD 6.00

Simpatico CoffeeUSD 3.00

Coke ProductsUSD 3.00

Iced TeaUSD 3.00