Cynthia’s Guidebook
Food scene
Retro Boat Rentals
730 Water StIda Red's Cottage
645 Water StBoatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveWhat-Not-Inn
2405 68th StBest coconut cake ever!!!!! Open mic jazz mondays
I don’t like fried chicken but the southerner changed my mind- amazing cocktails and ridiculously good biscuits
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The Southerner
880 Holland StI don’t like fried chicken but the southerner changed my mind- amazing cocktails and ridiculously good biscuits
YUM 😋 best breakfasts and amazing sundaes
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Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats
141 Blue Star HwyYUM 😋 best breakfasts and amazing sundaes
People watching and bevies South Haven is 35 mins south and well worth the drive
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Captain Lou's
278 Dyckman AvePeople watching and bevies South Haven is 35 mins south and well worth the drive
Su Casa Restaurante
206 Center StMagnifico
Margarita's
495 W 17th StVery authentic Mexican - great breakfast- No Alcohol 😂 really
Cheap eats and Home of the hash-brown omelette
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Windmill Restaurant
28 W 8th StCheap eats and Home of the hash-brown omelette
Traditional Dutch bakery - pigs in a blanket and other yummy stuff with a big playground area
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Deboer Bakerij
380 W 16th StTraditional Dutch bakery - pigs in a blanket and other yummy stuff with a big playground area
Great food and views - say hi to sue and eric the owners
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Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water StGreat food and views - say hi to sue and eric the owners
Bubbles and bites bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary buffet
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Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StBubbles and bites bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary buffet
Love 💕 this place- small plates amazing bevvies and great outdoor spot with music and giant jenga
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Borrowed Time
22 E Center StLove 💕 this place- small plates amazing bevvies and great outdoor spot with music and giant jenga
Wow. Wow. Wow. To go gourmet foods and salads
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The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyWow. Wow. Wow. To go gourmet foods and salads
Historic & lovely - take your bikes and hit the lakefront down the street or douglas public beach
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Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StHistoric & lovely - take your bikes and hit the lakefront down the street or douglas public beach
Not exactly Whole Foods but amazing imported foods and wines - the deli department is awesome- tell Jamie we sent you- our neighborhood store
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Central Park Market
1158 S Shore DrNot exactly Whole Foods but amazing imported foods and wines - the deli department is awesome- tell Jamie we sent you- our neighborhood store
Date night or drinking mixologist cocktails- all good - fabulous wine selection- tell butch hi!
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Butch's Dry Dock
44 E 8th StDate night or drinking mixologist cocktails- all good - fabulous wine selection- tell butch hi!
The 205 Coffee Bar
205 Columbia AveWonderful coffee- close to windmill island
Latest open pizza place in the area - not fancy at all- cheap eats
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Fricano's Too
174 S River AveLatest open pizza place in the area - not fancy at all- cheap eats
Sandy Point Beach House
7175 Lake Shore DrGreat food and bocce ball
Snug Harbor
311 S Harbor DrBest view of the harbor and great fish
Beechwood Grill
380 Douglas AveGreat food better prices - always dependable
Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub
11539 E Lakewood BlvdGreat vegan options too
The Biscuit
450 Washington AveBreakfast place
Butler burger is unforgettable
Currently undergoing great renovation will be more spectacular when finished
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The Butler
40 Butler StButler burger is unforgettable
Currently undergoing great renovation will be more spectacular when finished
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AveYep!!
Wow 🤩 amazing for blueberry lovers
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Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
15793 James StWow 🤩 amazing for blueberry lovers
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StFarm to table foods - great music
Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StThe best perch in town -
Burgers are made from scratch- perch is awesome
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Wally's Bar & Grill
128 Hoffman StreetBurgers are made from scratch- perch is awesome
Baldy's Smoked Meats
340 Water StBbq scene
One of the best farmers markets I’ve been to in the USA
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Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StOne of the best farmers markets I’ve been to in the USA
Seventy-Six
52 W 8th StDate night and lovely
If you want to spend money go here - taqueria Vallarta is down the street for cheap eats
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Poquito- Holland
90 W 8th StIf you want to spend money go here - taqueria Vallarta is down the street for cheap eats
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
360 Douglas AvenueGreat breakfast place
My favorite brewery in the area with beer garden!
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Big Lake Brewing
13 W 7th StMy favorite brewery in the area with beer garden!
Chicago level steak house - there’s a bigger version in Grand Rapids
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Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StChicago level steak house - there’s a bigger version in Grand Rapids
It’s a wait for farm to table everything but great staff and environs next to our fave gallery
Roan & Black
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Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyIt’s a wait for farm to table everything but great staff and environs next to our fave gallery
Roan & Black
Playa Tacos & Tequila
Brand new!!! From the owners of the mermaid 🧜♀️ in Saugatuck
Awesome
Date night for sure - my fave for fish tell Mindy the owner we sent you
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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar
236 Culver StDate night for sure - my fave for fish tell Mindy the owner we sent you
Doebs Pizzeria
503 West 17th StreetClose by + pizza 🍕
Haven’t yet tried :-)
Mizu Sushi
99 E 8th StPoquito- Holland
90 W 8th StSightseeing
American soldiers hid out in this windmill from the nazis and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 gifted it to Holland, Michigan- easy bike ride
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Iingqungqulu zaseWindmill Island
1 Lincoln AveAmerican soldiers hid out in this windmill from the nazis and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 gifted it to Holland, Michigan- easy bike ride
I-Center ye-Discovery ye-Outdoor
4214 56th StRaptors (and cool 😎 birds 🦅 )
Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StCiders and such great vineyard tour
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AveFood and beverages in the orchard
The Cappon House
228 W 9th StHistoric old place
Downtown Holland Shopping District
194-216 College AveSaugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveI-Village yaseDutch yaseNelis
12350 James StIt’s still awesome- kids love it
A Saugatuck must experience
Like a roller coaster ride on sand dunes - not scary- level 3 I’d say
level 2 is riding in a car And level 1 is sitting on a couch lol 😂
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Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyA Saugatuck must experience
Like a roller coaster ride on sand dunes - not scary- level 3 I’d say
level 2 is riding in a car And level 1 is sitting on a couch lol 😂
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StA must experience- lots of steps gorgeous views of Saugatuck and Lake Michigan
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Mount Baldhead
A must experience- lots of steps gorgeous views of Saugatuck and Lake Michigan
So fun for kids great way to park in Saugatuck and go to mount baldhead and climb the dunes
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Saugatuck Chain Ferry Platform
528 Water StSo fun for kids great way to park in Saugatuck and go to mount baldhead and climb the dunes
Saugatuck Fish Camp
149 Griffith StFor the fisher person
Neighborhoods
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueGood vibes and brew merchant
Gorgeousness in Victorian mansions and a stones throw to many breweries and restaurants- about 30-40m drive
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Heritage Hill
Gorgeousness in Victorian mansions and a stones throw to many breweries and restaurants- about 30-40m drive
Centennial Park
250 Central AveGreat wizard of oz display
Drinks
Hip new spot
Obstacle No. 1
92 W 8th StTapas and drinks - very lively place on the water
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Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdTapas and drinks - very lively place on the water
Burritos the size of your head! Great rainy day drinking
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Tip-A-Few
10 Franklin AveBurritos the size of your head! Great rainy day drinking
Great spot at LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 famous resort - drag queen bingo on sundays
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The Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star HwyGreat spot at LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 famous resort - drag queen bingo on sundays
The BARge
528 Water StAmazing views with two story bar
Pumpernickels
202 Butler StGreat bar with food - breakfast too
New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StIndoor Swimming
For rainy day fun with kids
For rainy day fun with kids or training for your next Ironman
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Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple AveFor rainy day fun with kids or training for your next Ironman
Boat/bike rentals
If you’d like to rent boats bikes or kayaks this is the spot - right at the entrance to our neighborhood
Book ahead for weekends- limited availability
Fun for rent boats, bikes and kayaks etc
Book ahead for weekends
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Mac Adventures
2223 S Shore DrFun for rent boats, bikes and kayaks etc
Book ahead for weekends
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Washington square
Cute with shops and restaurants
Ukuhamba-hamba
Saugatuck bike rentals "in the elements rental"
great bike rentals and SUP board rentals in saugatuck