On the road again...

I'm coming to you live from the dining room at Eric's house in Muskegon. I just got back from having my eyebrows waxed (oh, so much better!) and picked up some food on the way home. Which made me decide that I was going to write a blog about some of my favorite places to eat in the Muskegon area. There are plenty of chain restaurants in the area, but there are so many good local places, I have to highlight some of them:


G&L Chili Dogs, Multiple Locations

This happens to be what I picked up on my way home. Need to look at the menu? Nah. Cheddar Chili Dog Special please, with everything (onions, mustard, cheese!). For a total of $5.29, I got two cheddar chili dogs (yum!), fries, and a drink. You can't really get much better than that.

There are multiple locations in the Muskegon area. The downtown location is the original. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever gotten anything off the menu other than chili dogs and chili cheese fries... Not only are there four locations in Muskegon, there is one in Spring Lake, one in Holland, and even one in Kalamazoo!!!!


Egg Roll House, 1084 E. Sternberg, Muskegon

Originally a restaurant in the old Muskegon Mall, downtown, the Egg Roll House moved out to the Sternberg area where the new mall is. The food is the same, trust me. I've been a frequent customer there (with my parents), since I was probably about 6 years old. The owners know me, and even one of the waitresses that's still there knows me.

What do you get here, you ask? Well, I typically can be found getting the Mandarin Chicken dish. It's a plate of wings in a molasses-y sauce. They are deep fried. It is amazing. It takes a little longer for this dish than others, but it's totally worth it. Eric likes to get the General Tso's Chicken, and I have to say that the Mongolian Beef is fantastic too. I don't think I've ever had anything here I didn't like.

They also have lunch specials - the portion is a little smaller, but you get a crab rangoon and egg roll with it. These run every day from 11am-3pm, and usually are under $7.


The Station Grill, 910 W. Broadway, Muskegon

Probably the best burger I've ever had. So yummy. I also recommend the texas fries (similar to potato chips, but still a little soft). I also love the Ham and Cheese Fingers (literally, they are little buns with ham slices and melted cheese), and they also have good burritos, salads, and the "World's Smallest Sundae"! For lunch, you can even call in your order ahead of time, and it will be waiting when you get there!!!


City Cafe, 411 W. Western Ave., Muskegon

Oh, Gorgonzola Cream Bruschetta, how do I love thee? My favorite appetizer, also good paired with just a house salad for a good meal. :-)

However, City Cafe, which is located in the basement of the Frauenthal Theater, has fantastic food. They always have different specials, and somehow, the strangest things that are put together are delicious. You can go here casually, or dressed up. They have great sandwiches, and my other favorite dish is the Chicken Salad with Michigan Cherries and Walnuts. It comes with a great side of fruit (grapes, pineapple, honeydew melon, and cantaloupe). It also comes with this fantastic orange bread.


Even though I just ate, all of these sound really good...there are more places I want to write about, but I will save them for my next blog.