When most of us in the region think about places to eat in Grand Rivers, we immediately think of Patti's 1880s Settlement with its thick-cut pork chops and mile-high meringue pies. With a parking lot already full of cars (and at least one tour bus) last Friday during Quilt Week, I decided that ordering a carryout at Patti's wasn't feasible after completing interviews at the Grand Rivers Quilt Festival. Co-worker Angie Kinsey suggested her favorite, Craig's Dairy Barn, for a quick lunch when she found out where I was going. Unfortunately, Craig's was closed.
However, I found the Lite Side Bakery and Garden Cafe on Ky. 453, about three-tenths of a mile from the Light House Landing Marina. As the name implies, the menu features lighter fare, which at that point of Quilt Week was a welcome break from higher-calorie fare found at vendors outside the Executive Inn. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich served on homemade sourdough bread. It probably wasn't the lightest item on the menu, but it offered a healthier alternative than a funnel cake and corn dog.
The restaurant also serves bison burgers (yes, made from buffalo), veggie burgers, black bean burgers, homemade soup and salads for lunch. Patrons may eat in or carryout for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Breakfast items such as Belgian waffles, breakfast casserole and oatmeal are served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. For dieters, the bakery lists the calories and fat grams for 36 varieties of low-fat muffins, including (believe this or not) chocolate muffins.
Definitely worth the stop for a good lunch without too much guilt.
Have you found good off-the-beaten path restaurants in the region? Drop me a line and let me know.
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