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American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery with a kitchen that has multiple vegan dishes. Open Mon-Thu 3:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Added by VeganDepez on 24 Mar 2022
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2 Reviews
First Review by TurnipForPlants
meredithparker
Points +96
Pretty good - Edit
There are a good number of vegan options here and they're pretty tasty.
Read moreMy only complaint is with making the tofu katsu sandwich vegan. They remove the mayo and put it on a pretzel bun, but don't add any sauces to replace the mayo. It definitely needs a vegan sauce to bring it all together. The tofu katsu patty though is REALLY delicious.
The vegan japchae is also outstanding.
The Korean broccoli was okay too. It was a little too crisp for my liking but it was not bad. It kind of disintegrated immediately in your mouth when you bit into it.
The vegan drunken noodle was also okay. We ordered it hot and it was not spicy at all. The server told us lots of people said it was very spicy so I suspect that it's white people spicy (aka not really that spicy if you have a high tolerance for spice). Very flavorful though and I loved the veggies in the dish.
Overall, pretty good. I think if they could add a vegan garlic mayo as a replacement for the non-vegan one, then it would be awesome.
The arcade and pickleball court are really awesome. We will definitely come back so it's still highly recommended.
Pros: Vegan japchae, Tofu Katsu, Garlic Dill fries
Cons: Needs a vegan mayo , Not spicy enough
TurnipForPlants
Thanks for adding photos! It looks really tasty.
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TurnipForPlants
Points +2276
A Hip Brewery - Edit
Out of the busy hubbub of downtown Grand Rapids lies a brewery nestled amongst a sea of car dealerships and second-hand stores. That brewery is Broad Leaf. Sister location to its more famous bigger sibling, Brewery Vivant, holds a gem of a restaurant. If you are a beer fan, you have probably seen the colorful cans of Broadleaf at your local supermarket. Specializing in unique and more adventurous flavors, Broadleaf is worth driving down and ordering off the tap. They have a constantly rotating selection of beers that keep continual visits interesting and fun.
Read moreNow, for the food. Similar to their drinks, Broadleaf enjoys rotating out their food menu. I do not think they have any staples and instead favor keeping things new every month. Not tied down to any style, you can find Asian, Latin, and American cuisine (or whatever they feel like trying out) all intermingling on the menu. Because of this, for vegan food, it can be hit or miss. There is never a time that I have visited Broadleaf that I did not have an option on the menu, and I am very grateful for that. That being said, the choices are often made for me when there is only one vegan option. Thankfully, there are a wider scope of vegetarian options (and often have the ability to be made vegan through customization).
The atmosphere itself is reminiscent of a hipster millennial's idea of a beer hall. There are big, long bench tables to sit at and many arcade games to try out while you await your beer.
Recently, Broadleaf has been successful in catering to more family audiences with strong pushes from their social media ad campaign. For many, this is a big plus. And I respect that. However, for me, it is unfortunately a deterrent. The past three times I have visited Broadleaf, I ended up leaving as soon as I entered after seeing every seat taken, many with children under the drinking age. I am happy Broadleaf is finding its market; however, it does feel like the adult crowd is not as catered towards as it once was.
All that being said, I am a fan of Broadleaf and have always enjoyed my stay when I can find a seat.
Pros: Vegan options, Rotating menu keeps things interesting, Beer selection
Cons: Not entirely vegan, Big families take over
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