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 pot roast
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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
try it with a shot of cabin fever maple whiskey poured on top
4
*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
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
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, 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
Traditional Grilled Cheese
sourdough
8.99
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
THE ‘SCHWARBURGER’
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
10.99
UNIQUE BURGERS
LAMB BURGER
half-pound lamb burger, goat cheese, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce, tomato, spinach,
brioche bun
12.99
IMPOSSIBLE® BURGER
four ounce impossible® patty, avocado spread, tomato, onion, arugula, dill havarti,
brioche bun
12.99
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
Favorites
Served with hand-cut fries and pickle
sub sweet potato fries +$1
CHICAGO DOG
hebrew national hot dog, yellow mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt, poppy seed bun
7.99
add a second dog 2
FRENCH DIP
shaved prime rib, swiss, french bread, au jus
12.99
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
WHITEFISH
whitefish, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
16.99
Pecan Crusted Walleye
walleye, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
17.99
Steak & Frites
eight ounce flat iron, hand-cut fries, olive tapenade
16.99
BRAISED POT ROAST
mashed potatoes, gravy, seasonal vegetables
18.99
Seared Salmon
salmon, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, maple gastrique
17.99
Pickle Brined Chicken Fritters
hand-dipped chicken breast strips, pickles, fries, slaw
10.99
Fish N’ Chips
pacific cod, hand-cut fries, tartar
13.99
Mac N’ Cheese
cheddar bechamel, bacon, corkscrew pasta
11.99
Shepherd’s pie
ground lamb, carrots, peas, celery, onion, mashed potatoes
11.99
Frank’s & Beans
bacon-wrapped hebrew national hot dog, baked beans
9.99
Coconut Shrimp Platter
fried coconut shrimp, fries, slaw, cocktail sauce
13.99
Chicken Pot Pie
chicken, carrots, peas, parsnips, challah crust
10.99
Perch Platter
hand-battered perch, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tartar sauce
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.
APPETIZERS
All appetizers are available after 4pm
Items with an asterisk are available all-day
*Matchbox Poutine
hand-cut fries, braised short ribs, gravy, goat cheese fondue
11.99
add sunny side egg +$1
sub sweet potato fries +$1
*Bacon N’ Brussels
roasted brussels sprouts, bacon
9.99
*Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo white shrimp, chunky cocktail sauce
12.99
*Coconut Shrimp
cocktail sauce
9.99
*Bacon-Wrapped Dates
curry-candied bacon, medjool dates
9.99
*Fries to Share
hand-cut fries, green goddess
dressing, goat cheese fondue
9.99
sub sweet potato fries 1
Chicken Salad Boats
roasted chicken salad, petite romaine, dried cranberries, candied pecans, raspberry vinaigrette
9.99
Fritto Misto
fried seasonal veggies, green goddess
9.99
Mushroom Bruschetta
roasted mushrooms, tomato, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze, french bread
9.99
Cheddar Biscuits
butter
3.99
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): green goddess, balsamic vinaigrette, thousand island, raspberry vinaigrette, bleu cheese, caesar, lemon tahini
Matchbox Salad
mixed greens, your choice of a scoop of chicken salad or tuna salad, candied pecans, dried cranberries, strawberries, raspberry vinaigrette
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
9.99
Salmon Superfood Salad
faroe island salmon, shredded brussels sprouts and kale blend, beets, quinoa, dried cranberries, lemon tahini dressing 14.99
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied pecans, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette
10.99
HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, croutons, green goddess dressing
8.99
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
flat-iron steak
prime rib
SOUPS
All soups are served with French bread, Matzo Ball Soup not included
French Onion
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
FRESH SQUEEZED
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
4
APPLE JUICE
3
CHOCOLATE MILK
3
MILK
3
SIMPATICO COFFEE
Free refills
regular -or- decaf
2.75
COCA COLA PRODUCTS
Free Refills
coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite, ginger ale
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
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
MONDAY
All-Day Happy Hour
Happy hour drink deals and $2 off appetizers, open till close
TUESDAY
Perch Night
Available after 4, buy one perch dinner, get a second perch dinner free with the purchase of two beverages
WEDNESDAY
Doubler Day
Get two punches on your Supper Club Card
Get a double patty burger for the price of a single patty burger
Order the Milk & Cookies Dessert and we will double the amount of cookies so you can take some home for later
THURSDAY
Three Dollar Thursday
$3 off appetizers, $3 off entrees, $3 off all wines by the glass, $3 off all cocktails
Visit
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8am–9pm
Friday–Saturday: 7:30am–9pm
Sunday: 7:30am–3pm
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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You will receive a text message once your table is ready.
or we’ll bring it to you
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