Bob's Bar, 725 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids ~ 4/17/19 & 9/16/21
The building began as an A & P Tea Grocery Story in 1932 and by 1971 it became Bob's Bar. The current Bob has owned it since 2013. And it is open 24/7! Here are some old photos hanging in the bar, dates unknown. We loved Bob's Bar the first time we walked in and loved it just as much the second time. The first series of photos are from our 2019 visit. At that time, there were six high-tops, four regular tables and some small tables by the window ~ and a charming bar, which is still the same. The games, TVs, and green lights are also still present. These quite delicious fried green beans were an appetizer special of the night. The $5.00 hot dog special came with a La Batt's "domestic" (that was joined by a Founders Pale Ale). The dogs arrived, two Chicagos and a Chicago & Coney. They were as good as they looked. The Chicago style Italian Beef was ordered with cheese, and extra was paid for the onion rings (worth it). It might not have been as good as one ca...