Eastown’s Diner
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, alongside mile-high deli sandwiches, burgers, comfort food, delicious dinners, milkshakes & malts 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.
* ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE AVAILABLE ALL-DAY
EGGS
served with toast and your choice of potatoes
(gluten free bread available +$1)
*MATCHBOX BREAKFAST
two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham
9.99
THE CARLTON
two eggs any style, american fries, choice of corned beef or pot roast
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STEAK & EGGS
two eggs any style
8oz london broil | 16.99
Omelettes
served with toast and your choice of potatoes
(gluten free bread available +$1)
SALMON & DILL HAVARTI
cured salmon, dill havarti
12.99
HAM & CHEESE
smoked ham, cheddar
9.99
DENVER
ham, cheddar, onions, green peppers
10.99
*VEGGIE
dill havarti, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, tomato
vegetarian
10.99
BREAKFAST FAVORITES
LOX PLATTER
bagel, cured salmon, cream cheese, red onions, tomatoes, capers
12.99
POTATO LATKES
sour cream, applesauce
8.99
add gravlox
5
BAKED CRÉME BRULEÉ
FRENCH TOAST
challah, candied pecans, vanilla sauce, and caramel;
available while supplies last
12.99
add choice of meat
2
*THE HANGOVER BURRITO
pot roast, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, gravy, sour cream, salsa, american fries
12.99
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
maple syrup
8.99
add choice of meat
2
Biscuits N’ Gravy
cheddar biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs any style, choice of potatoes
11.99
add choice of meat
2
Creamed Chipped Beef
chipped beef, mornay sauce, jewish rye
8.99
add two eggs
3
MATCHBOX ‘LITE’
A great selection of healthy options
(GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE +$1)
Avocado Toast
multigrain bread, tomatoes, mashed avocado, salt, pepper
9.99
add gravlox
5
add poached egg
2
Fruit & Yogurt Bowl
fresh fruit, nuts, yogurt
8.99
Healthy Start
scrambled egg whites, multigrain bread, fresh fruit
9.99
BUILD YOUR OWN BENNY
served on toasted English muffin with your choice of potatoes
(gluten free bread available +$1)
12.99
PICK A MEAT
pastrami, bacon, bacon jam, ham, sausage, gravlox, pot roast, avocado
PICK A SAUCE
hollandaise, sausage gravy, goat cheese fondue, green goddess dressing
ADD up to three VEGGIES
spinach, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, capers, onions, beets
(additional veggies +$1 each)
Signature Benedicts
served on a toasted english muffin with your choice of potatoes
(gluten free bread available +$1) no substitutions
Lox Benny
cured salmon, capers, tomatoes, hollandaise
11.99
Hippie Benny
mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, spinach, beets, hollandaise
10.99
Matchbox Benny
ham, spinach, tomato, hollandaise
10.99
Crab & Lobster Benny
crab, lobster, spinach, hollandaise
17.99
Breakfast Add ons:
bacon, sausage, ham, one egg, toast, english muffin, hash browns, american fries, potato latke, fruit cup, single biscuit & gravy, gluten free bread
LUNCHBOX SAMMIES
Served with hand-cut fries, slaw
(gluten free bread available +$1)
sub sweet potato fries +$1
HAM & SWISS
smoked ham, swiss, honey mustard, challah
10.99
Chicken Salad Sandwich
sourdough
10.99
Albacore Tuna Melt
dill havarti, tomato, sourdough
10.99
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
sourdough
10.99
Traditional Grilled Cheese
american cheese, challah
vegetarian
8.99
BURGERS
served with hand-cut fries
sub sweet potato fries +$1
(gluten free bread available +$1)
DINER-STYLE BURGERS
diner-style burgers are made with one 4oz smash patty
add extra smash patties +$1.99 each
MATCHBOX BURGER
bacon, cheddar, sunny-side up egg, brioche bun
9.99
THE ‘SCHWARBURGER’
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, brioche bun
8.99
MR. FABULOUS
olive spread, swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
8.99
MATCHBOX FRISCO MELT
challah, american cheese, sautéed onions, thousand island
9.99
UNIQUE BURGERS
LAMB BURGER
half-pound lamb burger, goat cheese, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce, tomato, spinach,
brioche bun
13.99
BEYOND® BURGER
four ounce beyond burger® patty, avocado spread, tomato, onion, arugula, dill havarti, brioche bun
vegetarian
12.99
MILE-HIGH DELI STANDARDS
Served with hand-cut fries, slaw
(gluten free bread available +$1)
sub sweet potato fries +$1
PASTRAMI
steamed pastrami, deli mustard, rye
10.99 | 16.99
CORNED BEEF
steamed corned beef, deli mustard, rye
10.99 | 16.99
CLUB
bacon, turkey, swiss, cheddar, wilted spinach, tomato, onion, mayo, sourdough
10.99 | 16.99
BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
10.99 | 16.99
THE COSTANZA
corned beef, pastrami, deli mustard, rye
10.99 | 16.99
CLASSIC REUBEN
corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, rye
10.99 | 16.99
THE JOE MADDON
pastrami, corned beef, turkey, swiss, deli mustard, rye
10.99 | 16.99
TURKEY REUBEN
smoked turkey, swiss, slaw, thousand island, rye
10.99 | 16.99
Favorites
Served with hand-cut fries
sub sweet potato fries +$1
MONTE CRISTO
french toast, ham, gruyere cheese, blueberry sauce, powdered sugar
13.99
CROQUE MADAME
challah, ham, gruyere cheese, sunny side up egg, mornay sauce
13.99
LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE
lobster, crab, cheddar, dill havarti, sourdough
17.99
SMOKED SALMON FOLDOVER
smoked salmon, pickled onions, tomato, salami, capers, arugula, dill havarti, naan bread
13.99
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Parties of 8 or more will have a 20% gratuity added.
DINNER ENTREES
Served After 4pm
Pecan Crusted Walleye
mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
17.99
London Broil
marinated flank steak, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, haystack onions
17.99
Seared Salmon
salmon, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, maple gastrique
17.99
Harvest Risotto
arborio rice, spinach, squash, root vegetables, fig balsamic, parmesan
12.99
Mornay Mac N’ Cheese
creamy mornay cheese sauce, corkscrew pasta
11.99
add bacon 2
add ham 2
add pot roast 3
add lobster 7
Fish N’ Chips
pacific cod, hand-cut fries, tartar
13.99
Coconut Shrimp Platter
fried coconut shrimp, fries, slaw, pineapple salsa
13.99
Pot Roast
pot roast, gravy, mashed potatoes, root vegetables
15.99
Stroganoff
pappardelle, pot roast, roasted mushrooms, creamy beef gravy
13.99
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Parties of 8 or more will have a 20% gratuity added.
APPETIZERS
All appetizers are available after 4pm
Items with an asterisk are available all-day
Matchbox Poutine*
hand-cut fries, braised short ribs, gravy, green onion, goat cheese fondue
11.99
add sunny side egg +$1
sub sweet potato fries +$1
Chicken Salad Boats
roasted chicken salad, petite romaine, dried cranberries, candied pecans, raspberry vinaigrette
gluten free
9.99
Fried Cauliflower
fried cauliflower with taziki
9.99
Pita Snackers*
fried pita, harissa, almond cheese spread
7.99
Bacon N’ Brussels*
roasted brussels sprouts, bacon
9.99
Coconut Shrimp*
cocktail sauce
9.99
Cheddar Biscuits
butter
3.99
Fries to Share*
hand-cut fries, green goddess
dressing, goat cheese fondue
9.99
sub sweet potato fries 1
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Parties of 8 or more will have a 20% gratuity added.
GREENS
Choose from: green goddess, balsamic vinaigrette, thousand island, raspberry vinaigrette, bleu cheese, caesar, ranch, lemon tahini
Matchbox Salad
mixed greens, your choice of a scoop of chicken salad or tuna salad, candied pecans, dried cranberries, strawberries, raspberry vinaigrette
gluten free
12.99
“TY” Cobb Salad
mixed greens, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, cheddar, ham, bacon, pulled chicken, bleu cheese dressing
12.99
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
vegetarian
9.99
Salmon Superfood Salad
faroe island salmon, spinach, beets, quinoa, dried cranberries, lemon tahini dressing
gluten free
14.99
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied pecans, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette
vegetarian | gluten free
10.99
POWER SALAD
spinach, quinoa, roasted mushrooms, hard broiled egg, candied pecans, shaved cheese blend, lemon tahini dressing
10.99
Add Ons
$3
pulled chicken
bacon
chicken salad
tuna salad
turkey
avocado
$4
burger patty
chilled pastrami
ham
$6
seared salmon
london broil
$5
gravlox
pot roast
prime rib
SOUPS
French Onion
6.99
Tomato Bisque
vegetarian | gluten free
3.99 | 6.99
Squash Bisque
vegetarian | gluten free
3.99 | 6.99
Matzo Ball Soup
3.99 | 6.99
BEVERAGES
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FRESH SQUEEZED
ORANGE JUICE
4
CRANBERRY JUICE
3
FRESH SQUEEZED
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
4
APPLE JUICE
3
CHOCOLATE MILK
3
MILK
3
SIMPATICO COFFEE
Free refills
regular -or- decaf
2.75
Great Lakes Cold Brew Coffee
5
COCA COLA PRODUCTS
Free Refills
coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite, ginger ale, free refills
2.75
Hot Tea
3
LEMONADE
Free refills
2.75
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA
Free Refills
2.75
FAYGO ROOT BEER
3
VIRGIN BLOODY MARY
5
TOPO CHICO
3
DELI-TO-GO
DELI MEATS
8 oz. Chicken Salad
4
16 oz. Chicken Salad
7
8 oz. Tuna Salad
4
16 oz. Tuna Salad
7
8 oz. Chicken Liver Schmear
4
16 oz. Chicken Liver Schmear
7
1 lb. Corned Beef
9
1 lb. Pastrami
12
1 lb. Gravlox
30
1 lb. Turkey
9
1 lb. Shrimp Cocktail
17
SOUPS
All soups are served with French bread
16 oz. Matzo Ball Soup
6
8 oz. Roasted Acorn & Butternut Squash Bisque
3
16 oz. Roasted Acorn & Butternut Squash Bisque
5
8 oz. Split Pea & Bacon
3
16 oz. Split Pea & Bacon
5
8 oz. New England Clam Chowder
3
16 oz. New England Clam Chowder
5
SUNDAY
$8.99 Single Cheeseburger
with fries, a can of featured beer and a shot of featured whiskey
MONDAY
All Day Happy Hour
happy hour drink deals and $2 off appetizers, open till close
TUESDAY
50% off
all non-reserve list whiskeys
WEDNESDAY
50% off
all non-reserve list wine bottles, 25% off all reserve list wine bottles
THURSDAY
Three Dollar Thursday
$3 off appetizers, $3 off entrees, $3 off all wines by the glass, $3 off all cocktails
FRIDAY
Free cup of soup
with any entrée purchase
Visit
Hours
Monday – Tuesday: 8am – 3pm
Wednesday – Thursday: 8am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 7:30am – 9pm
Sunday: 7:30am – 3pm
Happy Hour
Monday: All day (8am–3pm)
Tuesday: Open–10am
Wednesday – Friday: Open–10am / 2pm–6pm
Saturday – Sunday: Open–10am
$2 off appetizers
“kinda bottomless” mimosa | 7 refills | 2
old style drafts | 2
domestic & import 12oz | 2
michigan microbrew 12oz | 3
michigan microbrew 16oz | 4
classic bloody | 4
shot n’ pop | 4
50% off all wines by the glass
50% off byo sparkling cocktail
Location
1345 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 774-8641
info@matchboxgr.com
Parking
Parking is located behind the restaurant or along the streets of Eastown.
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