East Hills

Most people picture East Hills as a quiet residential enclave tucked somewhere on the edge of Grand Rapids—but the reality is far more electric. The neighborhood sits just east of downtown with red brick–paved streets, historic houses dating to the late 1800s, and Cherry Street running through it like the gastronomic heart of the whole area. Walk out your door and you're steps from restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops; the dining scene alone is something locals genuinely rely on, with nearly 650 spots within a mile. The D.A. Blodgett building with its Corinthian columns and the 1873 Paddock Mansion—now home to Mangiamo restaurant—anchor the visual character of the place.