Papa Chops Eatery in Grand Rapids, MI, is a welcoming gluten-free restaurant that makes it easier for guests to enjoy a satisfying meal without compromise. Conveniently located at 2222 28th St SE, the eatery has built a strong reputation for quality and consistency, reflected in its 4.70-star rating from 687 reviews.
For diners who need or prefer gluten-free options, that level of trust matters. It means confidence in the menu, peace of mind when ordering, and the comfort of knowing there is a place where dietary needs are taken seriously while flavor still comes first.
Guests appreciate the restaurant’s wide range of service options, including dine-in, takeaway, drive-through, outdoor seating, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy a meal in whatever way fits the day.
Papa Chops Eatery is known for fast service and local specialties, with offerings that work well for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. The menu includes coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, vegan options, and vegetarian options, giving customers plenty of choices whether they want something hearty, light, or entirely plant-based.
With counter service, dessert, table service, and seating available, the experience is designed to be both efficient and comfortable, while the casual, quiet, and trendy atmosphere creates a relaxed setting that appeals to a wide range of diners.
Accessibility is a clear priority at Papa Chops Eatery, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities that help ensure more guests can visit comfortably. Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral toilets, restroom access, reservation acceptance, and modern payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments make each visit smooth and hassle-free.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, settling in for dinner, or placing an order on the go, Papa Chops Eatery offers the dependable, welcoming experience customers look for in a high-quality gluten-free restaurant. For questions or to plan your visit, call +1 616-284-8800.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
A juicy fried chicken breast, seasoned and breaded, sandwiched between two soft toasted buns. Dressed with dill pickles & Garlic Aioli
Our juicy fried chicken dipped in Nashville hot sauce. Dressed with dill pickles & Garlic Aioli
Our juicy fried chicken dressed with BBQ sauce, signature slaw, & an O-ring drizzled in Burg sauce
A grilled chicken breast, marinated in Italian. Dressed with lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, & Garlic Aioli
2-3 Bluegill fillets, dredged & fried, topped with slaw and Tartar sauce. Also available as Fish n' Chips w/ side of tartar
Slow cooked pulled pork, sweet BBQ, creamy slaw, crispy O-ring, served on toasted white bread
Pulled Pork, ham, swiss, dill pickles, & spicy mustard
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & Garlic Aioli
Our grilled cheese with cheddar, pepperjack, & swiss. Great with add-ons! Add tomatoes or jalapenos for $1, bacon $2
An American classic: Toasted bun, lightly charred, juicy, beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, dill pickles, & Burg sauce
Toasted bun, lightly charred, juicy, beef patty, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced onions, dill pickles, & Papa sauce
Toasted bun, lightly charred, juicy, beef patty, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, & Olive Aioli
Toasted bun, lightly charred, juicy, beef patty, pepperjack cheese, bacon, root beer onions, jalapenos, an O-ring, & BBQ sauce
Toasted bun, plant based patty, vegan cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, dill pickles, vegan mayo, ketchup, mustard
Ask about our Soup of the Week!
Creamy mac and cheese, sprinkled with bread crumbs. Add pork, bacon, or buffalo chicken for $2. Add chili for $2
Golden crispy fries with Papa's seasoning.
Hand battered & served with Smoky sauce
Breaded and fried mozzarella cheese, with side Marinara
Choice of dill or sweet pickle chips, with Ranch sauce
Golden crispy fries, Montreal gravy, Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds
Golden, crispy fries covered in our award winning chili, cheese sauce, & cheddar. Add onions or jalapenos $1 each
Dry brined, seasoned and breaded chicken with your choice of sauce, dip away
A burger with none of the weird stuff. Just cheese and ketchup! No onions, and definitely no mustard!
3 Crispy fried strips of chicken, seasoned, breaded, & cooked to perfection
Creamy cheesy goodness and noodles
Much more genuine than a Dad's Joke, because it only has Cheddar.
Our spin on a personal pizza, or a munchie to share. Mozzarella, cheddar, and one topping included in a crispy tortilla
Crispy chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, & Ranch dressing
Crispy chicken, creamy slaw, dill pickles, & Nashville hot sauce
Fresh romaine lettuce, red onions, parmesan cheese, & Caesar dressing. Add grilled or breaded chicken for $3
Black bean chipotle patty with lettuce, red onion, corn, & mild salsa. Completely Vegan!
Grilled tortilla wrap, smothered in cheddar & 5 blend mozzarella. Add grilled chicken for $3 or bacon for $2. Add tomatoes or onions or jalapenos $1 each
Fresh romaine lettuce, red onions, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, & Caesar's favorite dressing (also available as a side salad for $6)
Half the size of our other salads! Wild spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, green peppers, shredded cheddar, garlic croutons & Ranch, Italian, Caesar, or French (also available as a side salad for $6)
Fresh romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, green olives, diced ham, pepperoni, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, & Italian dressing.
Wild spring mix, red onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, bacon, soft boiled egg, garlic croutons, & Papa's house Ranch
Pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, red onions, & green olives
Ham, pineapple, & red onions.
Pepperoni, mozzarella, & cheddar cheese.
VEGAN CHEESE AND SAUCE! (dairy free) Tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, & green olives
The Meat Lovers!!! Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, Sausage
Sweet BBQ drizzled over grilled & marinated chicken, red onion, jalapenos, & crispy bacon.
Good ol' classic cheese pizza! Or use as a base to build your own!
Seasoned and brushed with garlic infused oil, parmesan, and baked to perfection. Comes with a side of marinara
Cookies, cupcakes, muffins, & more
Hear from our valued guests
Wow wow wow and I even got to meet the owner! Gluten-free Everything! Amazing 😍 and delicious! After 20+ years of being gluten-free, this is hands down my favorite gluten free place! I had to have as much as my stomach could take! Dill fried pickles are so delicious and I love the ranch dressing! Mozzarella cheese sticks are delicious....chunky marinara sauce but tasty reminds me of a no spice salsa, the onion rings are just 😘 chefs kiss! The burgers and breaded chicken sandwich are another must! And to top it off....the Mac n cheese , with gluten-free free bread crumbs! Wow! Just wow! If you get anything, get that!!!! Can't wait to come back and try more!!! Why can't these restaurants be everywhere!!! Actually more like... These gluten free, allergy friendly restaurants NEED to be everywhere!!
Having been recently diagnosed with celiac, I came across this place and wanted to try it out. I am SO happy I did! We went a little crazy and got burgers (comes with fries), onion rings, and mac and cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious! Not exaggerating when I say the fries were the best I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu! Whether you can or can’t eat gluten, you need to go here!
My daughter (8) was just recently diagnosed with celiacs. This place was just a wonderful experience that made her feel like she could just order food without having to go into the usual “I have celiacs” discussion. Food amazing. Great options for kids, although my daughter really wished there was an hot dog on the menu. Best gluten free bread we have tasted yet, and fries were delicious. The staff were really kind. The cashier ended up giving my daughter a sugar cookie and me a list of a few places to find gluten free options. Really wish Lansing had a place like this, but we might just have to make more trips out to Grand Rapids to eat here.
It was wonderful to be able to eat everything on the menu without woory for cross contamination. The food was excellent if I lived in the area it would be my go to eatery. I also highly recommend the chocolate cake.
I have been reading about how amazing Papa Chops Eatery is for ages, and finally had the chance to try it myself. I was honestly nervous about coming here— not because of cross contamination Obviously! …But becuase I had such high expectations that I didn’t want to be disappointed. You know, a ‘never meet your heroes’ kind of situation. Well, Papa Chops far exceeded my expectations and is definitely my hero! Dinner was delicious! The most difficult part was deciding what to eat. As a person with Celiac Disease, It’s an overwhelming treat to have the pick of the entire menu😂. We shared mozzarella sticks (huge!), fried pickles (ohhh my), mac & cheese, and a nashville chicken sandwich. The gluten-eating husband still can’t believe how good it all was. And that’s after an entire day of my selfishly planned road trip filled with dedicated-GF only stops! The dining side of the restaurant is simple but clean and spacious, and the staff was extremely friendly. Can’t wait to go back and try some other menu items.
We went to Papa Chops for my birthday. Met my in-laws there (we live 2+ hours apart). They drove 50 mins, we drove 1.5 hours and it was well worth the drive. I am the only gluten free person and we all enjoyed the meal. We ordered several things off the menu and share all of them so we could all get a taste. Ordered Hawaiian pizza, bread sticks, bluegill fish and chips, Big Papa burger, chicken noodle soup, and mac and cheese. They were all fantastic. MIL was very impressed with the soup and FIL loved the bluegill. Husband especially liked the burger and fries. I loved everything! It's pricey if you're not used to the up-charge you pay for gluten free at other restaurants, but we were fully expecting the price especially considering it is a mostly scratch kitchen. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was ready sooner than we expected. All in all a great experience. We will definitely go back before my next birthday.
It was amazing beyond my wildest imagination. I had the fish and chips and it was incredible. The french fries are perfect. The fish was so crispy and hot and delicious. I can't wait to go back and get onion rings or pizza or anything on the menu because I can eat literally everything on the menu.
Always a lovely experience. Got the Rabachi Wrap subbing the tomatoes for jalapenos and some onion rings. The onion rings are crazy crunchy with super soft onions that don't pull out the whole ring. The wrap was exactly what I needed too. Their homemade sauces are always great, especially the dipping sauce that came with the onion rings. Highly highly recommend if you're in the area shopping or need a quick lunch on your work break.
I’m not even gluten free, but I came with my partner. Aaron was so kind, welcoming, and attentive to allergies and made sure every allergy my partner had was covered. Such a gem of a place and I enjoyed every bit of my meal. Sadly we live in Chicago, but would come back to Grand Rapids just for Papa CHOPS!!!!!
Awesome all gluten free restaurant. The food quality and taste is great, not just for GF, but for any place. Loved the chicken sandwiches, both breaded chicken and grilled. Get the Nashville if you like spicy. Enjoyed great French fries and fried pickles too. The owner is a celiac and has crafted a menu with great flavors and fun options. We’ll be back anytime we are in Grand Rapids.
Common questions about Papa Chops Eatery
Papa Chops Eatery is located at 2222 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States.
You can reach Papa Chops Eatery by calling +1 616-284-8800.
Papa Chops Eatery has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 687 customer reviews.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following atmosphere: Casual, Quiet, Trendy.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Papa Chops Eatery features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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