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, with your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham
9.99
HASH & EGGS
two eggs any style, american fries, choice of corned beef or braised short ribs
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*STEAK & EGGS
two eggs any style
4oz flat iron | 12.99
8oz flat iron | 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
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, caramel;
available while supplies last
12.99
add choice of meat
2
*THE HANGOVER BURRITO
braised short ribs, 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
biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs any style, choice of potatoes
11.99
add choice of meat
2
MATCHBOX ‘LITE’
A great selection of healthy options
Avocado Toast
multigrain bread, mashed avocado, tomatoes, salt, pepper
8.99
sub gluten free bread
1
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
sub gluten free bread
1
Toast and Schmear
rye, chicken liver schmear
8.99
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, short ribs, 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, hollandaise
10.99
Matchbox Benny
ham, spinach, tomato, hollandaise
10.99
Breakfast Add ons:
bacon, sausage, ham, one egg, toast, english muffin, hash browns, american fries, potato latke, fruit cup, single biscuit & gravy, gluten free toast
LUNCHBOX SAMMIES
Served with hand-cut fries, pickle and 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
DINER-STYLE BURGERS
Two 4oz smashed patties
Served with hand-cut fries and pickle
(gluten free bread available +$1)
substitute a chipotle black bean patty
sub sweet potato fries +$1
MATCHBOX BURGER
bacon, cheddar, sunny-side up egg, brioche bun
11.99
PATTY MELT
swiss, caramelized onion, toasted rye
10.99
THE ‘SCHWARBURGER’
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
10.99
MR. FABULOUS
olive spread, swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
10.99
LAMB BURGER
half-pound lamb burger, goat cheese, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce, tomato, spinach, brioche bun
13.99
MILE-HIGH DELI STANDARDS
Served with hand-cut fries, pickle and 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 ORIGINALS
Served with hand-cut fries, pickle and slaw
(gluten free bread available +$1)
sub sweet potato fries +$1
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
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.
DINNER ENTREES
Served After 4pm
Fish N’ Chips
pacific cod, hand-cut fries, tartar
12.99
CREOLE SHRIMP SCAMPI SKEWERS
six jumbo tiger shrimp, basmati rice, asparagus, white wine herbed-butter sauce
16.99
LAMB KIBBEH
basmati rice, asparagus, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce
15.99
Mac N’ Cheese
cheddar bechamel, bacon, corkscrew pasta
11.99
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted root vegetables
18.99
WHITEFISH
whitefish, mashed potatoes, asparagus
16.99
Steak & Frites
eight ounce flat iron, hand-cut fries
16.99
Pecan Crusted Walleye
walleye, mashed potatoes, asparagus
17.99
Seared Salmon
salmon, potato latkes, asparagus, maple gastrique
17.99
Fried Chicken
buttermilk fried chicken breast and thigh, mac n’ cheese
14.99
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.
APPETIZERS
All appetizers are available after 4pm
Items with an asterisk are available all-day
*CHICKEN LIVER SCHMEAR
crackers, cornichons
8.99
FRIED MUSHROOMS
cilantro buttermilk
9.99
Chicken Salad Boats
roasted chicken salad, belgian endive, candied pecans, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette
9.99
*Fries to Share
hand-cut fries, green goddess dressing, goat cheese fondue
9.99
*Bacon N’ Brussels
roasted brussels sprouts, bacon
9.99
*Matchbox Poutine
hand-cut fries, braised short ribs, gravy, goat cheese fondue
11.99
add sunny side egg +$1
sub sweet potato fries +$1
*Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo white shrimp, chunky cocktail sauce
12.99
*Reuben Egg Rolls
corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, wonton, thousand island
9.99
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.
GREENS
Dressings (choose from): greek, green goddess, balsamic vinaigrette, thousand island, raspberry vinaigrette,
bleu cheese, caesar, cilantro buttermilk
HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, croutons, green goddess dressing
8.99
ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD
mixed greens, a scoop of house-made roasted chicken salad, candied pecans, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette
12.99
“TY” Cobb Salad
mixed greens, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, cheddar, ham, bacon, pulled chicken, bleu cheese dressing
12.99
Spinach Salad
spinach, roasted root vegetables, red onion, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, balsamic vinaigrette
10.99
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
9.99
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied pecans, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette
10.99
Add Ons
$3
pulled chicken
bacon
chicken salad
tuna salad
turkey
avocado
$4
burger patty
chilled pastrami
ham
$5
gravlox
cocktail shrimp
pulled short ribs
seared salmon
SOUPS
All soups are served with French bread, Matzo Ball Soup not included
Beef Chili
3.99 | 6.99
Tomato Bisque
3.99 | 6.99
Squash Bisque
3.99 | 6.99
Matzo Ball Soup
3.99 | 6.99
BEVERAGES
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FRESH SQUEEZED
ORANGE JUICE
4
CRANBERRY JUICE
3
COCA COLA PRODUCTS
Free Refills
coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite, ginger ale
2.75
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA
Free Refills
2.75
HARNEY & SONS HOT TEA
3
CHOCOLATE MILK
3
HAND-DIPPED
SHAKES & MALTS
chocolate, vanilla, strawberry
5
FRESH SQUEEZED
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
4
APPLE JUICE
3
SIMPATICO COFFEE
Free refills
regular -or- decaf
2.75
LEMONADE
Free refills
2.75
MILK
3
VIRGIN BLOODY MARY
5
FAYGO ROOT BEER
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
8 oz. Cocktail Sauce
3
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
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Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8am–9pm
Friday–Saturday: 7:30am–9pm
Sunday: 7:30am–2pm
Happy Hour
Monday: All-Day (8am-9pm)
Tuesday – Friday: Open–10am / 2pm–6pm
$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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