GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority is bringing back its sixth annual Poutine Week, running Sept. 16-27, with local restaurants offering creative takes on the classic Canadian comfort dish.
15 Michigan Street restaurants are participating this year:
- Grand Coney
- 7 Monks
- Birch Lodge
- Elbow Room
- The Friesian
- Duke's Social House
- Glass House
- Kaffiene
- Bob's Bar
- Logan's Alley
- Toasted Pickle
- American Legion Post 459
- Vandermill
- Taco Borracho
- Pauly's Wine Experience
Visitors to participating restaurants can pick up a Poutine Week Passport when the event kicks off. Guests who visit at least 4 locations, collect a stamp at each, and cast a vote for a standout poutine dish can pick up a free Poutine Week t-shirt at 7 Monks.
Poutine Week saw more than a 60% increase in sales from 2024 to 2025, with 873 unique votes collected in 2025. Past winners include:
- 2025 — The Friesian
- 2024 — Kaffeine Place
- 2023 — Duke's
- 2022 — Kaffeine Place
- 2021 — 7 Monks GR
Community members can also ride the Poutine Week Trolley, known as "The Gravy Train," along Michigan Street. Riders can visit participating businesses and enjoy entertainment, drinks, and more.
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