Chef Drake Harper

Love’s Ice Cream is leveling up — three new locations coming in 2026. 🍦✨

After more than a decade at the Downtown Market, they’re expanding big: a year‑round scoop shop in Ada, a spot at the new Acrisure Amphitheater, and another location rolling out later this year. Always good seeing a local favorite grow and keep that West Michigan flavor moving. 🚀🍨

Love’s Ice Cream plans 3 new locations beyond Grand Rapids Downtown Market Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate is planning a multi-location expansion in 2026 as it taps a new COO to help scale the business.

Big news for the GR food scene 🍔

Shake Shack is officially opening its first West Michigan location right here in Kentwood near Woodland Mall. The plan is for the restaurant to open in 2027 at 3029 28th St. SE, complete with a drive‑thru and dine‑in space.

Another fast‑casual spot is being built next door too, though the tenant hasn’t been announced yet. West Michigan keeps leveling up with new food options.

Shake Shack to open its first West Michigan location The company has selected a site for its first Grand Rapids-area Shake Shack location, which will include drive-thru service.