About Making Thyme Kitchen

Making Thyme Kitchen is a welcoming restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI, offering a thoughtfully crafted dining experience that blends convenience, comfort, and quality. Located at 2409 Eastern Ave SE, this restaurant has earned an impressive 4.80 out of 5 rating from 74 reviews, reflecting the strong trust and satisfaction of its guests. Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, enjoying dinner with friends or family, or grabbing a solo meal in a calm setting, Making Thyme Kitchen creates the kind of experience that feels both dependable and memorable. Its casual, quiet, and trendy atmosphere makes it an appealing choice for customers looking for a place that feels easy to enjoy while still delivering a high-quality meal. What sets Making Thyme Kitchen apart is its focus on versatility and service. Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant’s offerings in the way that best fits their day. The menu is especially appealing for those seeking healthy options, quick bites, vegan dishes, and vegetarian selections, giving diners plenty of satisfying choices that support different tastes and lifestyles. The restaurant is also known for lunch, dinner, catering, counter service, dessert, and comfortable seating, making it a practical and attractive option for everything from a quick meal to a catered gathering. With reservations accepted and convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, the restaurant is designed to provide a smooth and stress-free experience from start to finish. Accessibility is also a clear priority at Making Thyme Kitchen, helping ensure that more guests can dine with confidence and ease. The restaurant features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with an assistive hearing loop to support a more inclusive environment. A restroom is available on site, adding to the comfort and convenience of the visit. Altogether, Making Thyme Kitchen offers more than just a place to eat—it provides a reliable, welcoming destination where thoughtful food, accommodating service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to make every visit worthwhile. For guests looking for a restaurant that values quality, accessibility, and a genuinely pleasant dining experience, Making Thyme Kitchen is a standout choice in Grand Rapids.

Last updated: Jul 29, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Monday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

4.80
Based on 74 reviews
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Laura Muresan

Yesterday my husband and I were on a walk and stopped by to get a little snack. We settled on a chocolate walnut cookie and a molasses cookie. Both were absolutely delicious. I like that they are made of quality ingredients like we'd use in our own kitchen. There were also really tasty looking apple pies, salads, main dishes, and …

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Carly Wolfe

You can tell the food is made with love. Prices are equal to that of a restaurant, which is great considering they made it from scratch!

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charlie sage

We love pasties and have sampled them from about 15 different shops over the years. Making Thyme Kitchen is tied for first place with a little store near the north shore of Lake Gogebic in the western U.P. I can't remember the name of the place but it's on road 64. Making Thyme's has fresh cuts of sirloin and pork …

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Jody Poole

The food is always amazing, fresh and delicious. We have never had a bad experience and have been frequenting Making Thyme since they were downtown. We always buy extra to ensure leftovers and never leave without buying one of each type of cookie. If you haven’t been here- why not?! You can not beat the service, they are the nicest …

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Amy Di Maggio

From out of state, I had the ability to work with the Making Thyme Kitchen and secure last minute cookies for a VERY special group of local students. I am thrilled with the entire experience and I am proud to share a REAL love for their community! Thank you - sincerely. I strongly suggest supporting this local business.

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Sue Stauffacher

For a couple of years now, I have been ordering food for my elderly parents who live on the east side of the state. Karen and Kenny and Ella make delicious, wholesome, healthy convenient to reheat foods that my parents love. My mother was an excellent cook and they are used to the best but she can no longer cook …

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Cori Gould

This place has been AMAZING! After my Mom passed away, my sister & I have been ordering meals from here for my Dad. They are AMAZING! Everything is homemade, and tastes absolutely wonderful. There is nothing my Dad hasn't liked! Karen & Ken are very helpful & extremely wonderful. This place is truly unlike any other in Grand Rapids! I …

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Lucas Verran

Thank you Lucas for your kind words. It was Ken, one of the owners, that took your order.

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Ray Hurlbut

Prepared healthy meal choices and sides. This is a terrific little spot. Good service and flavor, the chicken salad and quinoa was a great combo.

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Kelsie Belter

This place is by far one of the cutest places to get food. Everything is homemade at the kitchen, healthy option & they even have freshly prepared take home meals. The sodas they sell at the store is homemade & local. I got the rosemary chicken salad & the sweet pepper coleslaw & it was amazing. The owner Karen was …

People Also Ask

Where is Making Thyme Kitchen located?
Making Thyme Kitchen is located at 2409 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Making Thyme Kitchen rated?
Making Thyme Kitchen has a rating of 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 74 customer reviews.
What are Making Thyme Kitchen's hours?
Making Thyme Kitchen's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Making Thyme Kitchen?
You can reach Making Thyme Kitchen by phone at +1 616-822-0706.
What type of business is Making Thyme Kitchen?
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