Ada Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ada

April 15, 2018 Misti Hsu

Ada Township (/ˈeɪdə/) is a General Law Township within Kent County, Michigan, US. Developed around a fur trading post of the late 18th century, since the 20th century, the township has become an upscale suburb of Grand Rapids. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 13,142. Ada is the corporate home of Alticor and its subsidiary companies Quixtar and Amway.
Things to do in Ada

1. Zeytin Turkish Restaurant

400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-8429 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 616-682-2222
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 110 reviews

Zeytin Turkish Restaurant

Reviewed By MurJD - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

It's obvious, no doubt, but Zeytin's has the best babaganoush I have ever had! I simply love it. The rice pudding, the chicken and spinach, the Zeytin salad with Chicken, the flaming cheese! It's so very good.

2. Spoonlickers

400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-8429 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American Lunch, Dinner +1 616-682-5784
Excellent
44%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 25 reviews

Spoonlickers

Reviewed By Bayboater9 - Lowell, Michigan, United States

....not with my wife in the car. In fact, excursions are planning so that we just happen to be driving by Spoonlicker's...A wonderful and ever-changing choice of frozen yogurt flavors, with way more toppings than ought to decently be permitted. Try to get out of there without overloading your bowl or cone...

3. Schnitz Ada Grill

597 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-9292 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards American, Delicatessen, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 616-682-4660
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

Schnitz Ada Grill

Reviewed By Sumestor - Ada, Michigan

We went to the Ada grill with some friends. There were 8 of us for adults and 4 kids. We had great service, and the menu had a lot of choices. My husband and I both had the whitefish sandwich, it was incredible! It has a great atmosphere, lots of great beers on tap, and right downtown Ada. We went back a week later to get the Whitefish Sandwich again because it was so good!

4. Scooper's Ice Cream Shoppe

591 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-9292 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 616-682-4900
Excellent
33%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 15 reviews

Scooper's Ice Cream Shoppe

Reviewed By Beentheredonethat777 - Grand Rapids, MI

We somehow end up here multiple times a week in the summer. Lots of flavor choices, a good selection of creations, generous portions, great prices, happy staff. Don't let the crowd deter you; it moves quickly! Eat under their umbrellas or take a stroll around Ada!

5. Nonna's Pantry

591 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-9292 Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available American, Cafe, Delicatessen Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch SGD 4 - SGD 13 +1 616-920-7377
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Nonna's Pantry

Nonna's Pantry offers exceptional coffee and espresso drinks, handmade pastries and desserts, along with homemade soups and sandwiches to go. Located next to the bike shop, and across the street from our sister restaurant, Nonna's: The Trattoria.

Reviewed By Russ H - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We have stopped at this place several times, but only for ice cream. Their prices a fairly high, but then everything in Ada is a bit high. The quality is good and they serve you as fast as they can, as it sometimes get very busy.

6. Vitale's O Ada

400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-8429 Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations Italian, Bar, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +1 616-676-5400
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Vitale's O Ada

Reviewed By wysfam - Ada, Michigan

We have been a long term delivery customer, because not many restaurants deliver in Ada except Pizza. We love Vitales of Ada, all having our favorites. We'll ask for Alfredo with Penne, seems to travel better for delivery, and our pizza well done for a crisper and better cheese experience, but just the fact that we CAN get it our way, like a restaurant is why we love ordering from here. The salads are not my favorite, too much arugula, but we also know the Vitale family and their sauces and pastas are true Italian family recipes handed down to the next generation. They appreciate a little advanced notice but they are GREAT for larger dinner parties by ordering some trays of pasta and a couple of large salads, bread comes free and you have instant, effortless, delicious entertainment. LOVE Vitales of Ada, and can't wait to see their new space with the open garage door like Comstock Park. LOVE Comstock Park Vitales fresh bread, hoping Ada might start serving it like they have it over there. Grand Rapids is lucky to have Vitales!

7. Nonna's The Trattoria

584 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301-9024 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +1 616-920-7028
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Nonna's The Trattoria

Our Trattoria's breakfast and lunch menu features hearty favorites along with plenty of lighter options. We’re excited, to say the least, about our dinner menu, which features pastas, meats and seafood with a decided European bent. They are all prepared from scratch by our talented chefs the way we believe they should be—using superb ingredients, no shortcuts or packaged mixes and zero pretension. All served alongside a great selection of European wines, and complemented by daily desserts.

Reviewed By alohaholi - kalamazoo mi

Loved my lunch. Chicken Pot Pie, crusty bread, and Crème Brule. We had gone here for dinner in August 2017 tried the SPINACH & RICOTTA RAVIOLI and I loved it! I went home checked the online menu and knew I wanted to try the Pot pie. The crust was flaky and buttery, definitely would order again! The crème brule was delicious. Lunch is reasonably priced.

I love the atmosphere also! It is very adult, but kids are around. We love sitting on the porch when it's warmer. It is the kind of place you want to take your time, eat, and socialize.

8. The Ada Pour House Gastropub

6749 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301-8101 Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 616-920-7941
Excellent
33%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
10%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 56 reviews

The Ada Pour House Gastropub

Reviewed By fruityc - Hicksville, New York

Went in the winter but I think their deck would be fun to visit. Food was food. I liked the ada witch punch. Didn't care for the sweet potato fries. They appear to be home made with the skins on... I didn't like the skins but their regular fries are good. Tater tots are unique and good appetizer. We will try it again soon.

9. Papa K's Pizza

497 Pettis Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301-9540 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 616-682-2233
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Reviewed By wallst25 - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Visited recently and tried one of their subs, which was pretty average. There was a decent amount of meat, but the bun was your typical bun served also as garlic bread with italian dishes. Since I had a good coupon, I decided to try it though and it was worth what I ended up paying. I have had pizza here which is pretty good. If you just want water to drink, you can get it but they give it to you in small cups and you will need to go back up asking for refills. You can also purchase it out of the cooler. There are a few booths to sit at with a sports theme, but kind of a plain setting. Good place for takeout pizza. Next time I'll try the stromboli or stick with pizza though.

10. Ning Ye Chinese Restaurant

6747 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301-8103 Chinese +1 616-676-5888
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Reviewed By Gretchen D - Grand Rapids Michigan

Best Chinese/Korean food around. Tom and Donna work really hard and are incredibly friendly.

Great for take-out. It's a small strip mall restaurant run by the family so don't expect elegance. The food is always good and they will adjust the heat level as you like.

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