Noco Provisions - Grand Rapids (MI)

5 /5 Herbal Tea: Definitely a great place close to home! When Noco first opened, the timing (kitchen management) really off and recipes were unimpressive. We avoided Noco for this entire time. Recently, we decided to try them again and we are VERY happy that we did! Kitchen management and recipes have definitely improved and we are excited to make Noco a regular place for us. Last night, we went for dinner for my husbands birthday. His cheeseburger was juicy and delicious. The fries were perfect and crispy. My beef/veg soup was as good as the last time I enjoyed it. Love the clear broth and the depth. There were plenty of bits of beef and great veggies. The key is the soup was perfectly seasoned. Nothing worse than overly salted soups and this was perfectly seasoned. It also had fresh garnish and a little tang to it. I couldnt quite tell what gave it the tang but it added more complexity to a beef/veg soup that was refreshing! I have to avoid dairy and very much enjoy eating vegan dishes. Unless you go to a very targeted restaurant, you cannot blame a restaurant for not having a lot of vegetarian or vegan options. I was happily surprised to find options on their menu. I had the Hoppin Jane (vegan) and it was DELISH! (see photo) Not only did it have great texture and balance of flavors, it was HUGE. I can easily get 2-3 meals out of it. Everything came out hot and servings were generous. Service was excellent too. Whenever someone passed our table, items were cleared. Drinks/water were promptly refreshed. Our server (the bartender) did a great job of helping us with our order. My husband also got a free bday dessert, which was such a nice surprise. We got the fresh pan chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on the side (see photo). So nice to get a hot cookie fresh from the oven. It has a softer texture and was not overly sweet. We finished every bite. We always liked the ambiance..elevated cozy. Enjoyable for friends and family and yet nice enough for a special business/company dinner. Looking forward to becoming regulars!

5 /5 TheAudiodidact: I am writing this review as a person who has worked in the food service industry for more years, and in more restaurants than I care to remember. I have held every position possible from server to assistant manager, from dishwasher and line cook to FOH Training Coordinator. Today was my wife and I’s first time at NoCo. We had the goat cheese pita dip to start, the french dip sandwich and the taco salad for entrees. We enjoyed great food, but especially excellent service. In fact, it was Lori T’s impeccable attention that compelled me to write this review. I don’t go around leaving reviews for everybody. If I were still Training Coordinator, I would have stood up after she left us the bill and asked her, “My God, where can I get ten more of you??” I hope the manager(s) see this, because I wanted to tell you that Lori is a keeper. Don’t let her get away.

5 /5 Courtney L: Had an amazing experience here for lunch on Friday. The service and food was outstanding! I eat gluten free and the server was more than willing to make sure my meal was safe to eat with plenty of menu options available! The gf bun was great on my burger and didn’t fall apart. I highly recommend anyone with food allergies to try this place out!

5 /5 Aaron Lehrman: Great burger, classy yet modern atmosphere, but plan on spending a lot of time here. - Provisions Cheese Burger - $18: Tasty for sure. It had thicker smash patties and they were very juicy. The secret sauce was the main player and shaped most of the flavor. It is a thousand island like flavor and very good. The cheese was rightly proportioned. The toppings were a little lost in the flavors, but good. The bun was slightly soggy on the bottom, but it didn’t impact the flavor much. The bun was larger, but lighter, with sesame seeds. Overall, the burger was great, but a tad on the expensive side for what you get unless you get it on special (Monday). - French Fries (comes with the burger): Dark, but very good. I was a bit fearful the dark appearance was old oil, but I think it was what they infuse their fries with. I cannot put my finger on it exactly, but it was fuller bodied and slightly unique flavor. As with many restaurants, there was a lot of salt. They have a ton of specials and it can be VERY cost effective to visit with intentionality. I did not plan this visit and paid the higher prices. - Homemade Breadstick - $1: Full and soft with a thicker exterior. The parmesan and seasoning on top was light and flavorful. Water is served in Ball jars (about 8-10 oz) which keeps them colder longer, but needs more constant filling. - Service: The wait was quite long. We were seated immediately, but it took 15 minutes for the waiter’s first visit to get waters and order. It then took 20-25 minutes to get our food. This was out of the ordinary as the dining area was not very busy and there seemed to be plenty of staff. I am sure the waiter was busy with something, but something was off. That said, he was helpful and kind and didn’t rush. Everything was made right and he worked with us to get an item we asked for that was not on the menu directly (a breadstick). The staff are cleanly dressed and professional. - Atmosphere: Upscale and classy. They have almost all kinds of standard seating you can think of including outdoor and bar seating. They have had celebrities visit and there are pictures of those who have visited with signatures on the wall. - Conclusion: I would recommend their burger, but plan on a lengthy visit. Visited on a Saturday at 1pm

4 /5 Heather Morrison: I went years ago when they first opened and tried their avocado toast because everyone was raving about how delicious it was. I wasnt a fan and unfortunately wrote the restaurant off for many years. Fortunately, a friend suggested we go their for apps and drinks. We enjoyed all of the options we selected and the server was very kind. The patio seating is nice and still offers a decent amount of privacy even with it being right next to the parking lot. Overall, Im glad I have it another shot.