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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catribs offers the best sandwiches in Grand Rapids! My favorite is the chicken cranberry.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The salmon surprise is the love of my life. Though really you can't go wrong at Marie's. They have vegetarian and vegan menu options, the building is LEED certified, and the wait staff is super nice....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply perfection on a plate! You must go at once.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
discovered this place a year or so ago in my hometown and my husband and i have been back many, many times because we want to support unique local businesses and the fact that this place is always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How is it that I always forget how good the food at Marie Catrib's is! I just went there and was reminded how big their portions are and how amazingly delightful their food is! You won't regret it so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here a few weeks ago with my mother and Aunt, who was visiting from California. She tends to eat strange, uber-healthy food and can't cook a meal to save her life. I'm now a big-city gal,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catrib's is absolutely fantastic, and i have NEVER in my 2 years of eating there on a regular basis (2-3 times a week during the summer) had a bad meal.She serves decadent, environmentally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its been a while since we have eaten there, as I wanted to give this review some thought first. I live on the NW side of town and I had never heard of this restaurant, until I started yelping. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OmG! I am in love Marie!!! She knows how to make my stomach happy! This is one of the things that I miss most about G.R. since relocating to Chicago. When I get a chance to visit, I always make it a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very unique place, expect to see menu items you have never before encountered. Everyone had a pleasant time other than my bland food loving wife. If you don't like a lot of flavor or trying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to Marie Catribs and, yeah, it was pretty darn good! I had the best Russian sandwich ever, with plenty of tangy slaw and a quality cheese--yummy! The coffee was great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Creative, delicious, largely organic cuisine. Frequently busy because the place is just so great. Very popular with college-age and urban dwellers.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catrib's is really delicious for any meal of the day. Good breakfasts and tasty sandwiches, especially the HANDYMAN! Its insanely good, its got roasted potatoes, grilled tofu, and avocado. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few places in Grand Rapids that is vegan friendly, which for me is a big deal. The menu is a mix of what Marie describes as Lebanese and Yooper (of the Upper Peninsula, for those of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited for brunch one sunday and it was packed with line almost about the door. The food and atmosphere was great, a little on the expensive side but it was worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When faced with the decision of staying in Grand Rapids for another six months or moving back to my love Chicago the first thing that popped into my head was, "what will I do without Marie Catrib's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By anyone's standards this place is exceptional, Marie's would be 5*s in Grand Rapids, Chicago or San Francisco.Izzy soda, fair trade coffee, their own homemade granola.Deli case full of sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Marie Catrib's has a great selection of interesting foods both traditional and unique. The Baker's Omlette is my favorite dish on the menu. The Panakaku (Finish Pancakes) is the most unique.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best in the area. Amazing sandwiches. Love the tuna. Very healthy and organic choices. The salads, deserts, granola, everything, fantastic! Wonderful atmosphere. Owners and staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really good little cafe. But it could be much more. I wish Marie would add some more traditional Lebanese and middle eastern fare. Really getting tired of so many restaurants offering mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved away from GR a year and a half ago and I still dream of this place. Just last week my mom asked me, "What was that amazing restaurant you took me to when I came to see you? Why don't we have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat in GR, bar-none. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and of undeniable quality. Prepare for a wait, since it seems just about everyone else knows about Marie's, too....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Entirely worth a flight across the country. Admittedly, we didn't fly to Grand Rapids just for Marie Catrib's, but it's worth that much. The place deserves maximum credit for being a local...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Returned for lunch and tried the shoarma (that's how the restaurant spells it). I think I detected a bit of cinammon or clove, which gave the beef a wonderful and different flavor. I love traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowza! I love this place. We stopped by here on the way to the beach with the pup so we had to do take out. Walked in and the space was warm and bustling - seemed like the perfect breakfast joint. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie....Marie....oh how I love you and your food. I moved away from GR and now I wake up at night starving, with Marie's on the brain.The service and staff is great. They are so friendly. I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to eat ever, hands down. dee-lish vegetarian-leaning menu, reasonable prices, friendly (sometimes awkwardly overly-so) staff. they messed up our order once and amended the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Marie Catrib's twice... but both times were VERY enjoyable. If you have not tried their pudding, you MUST. It is homemade, and about as delicious as pudding gets.The staff there is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and most importantly, incredible food. I've given 4 stars out of 5 because our table was overlooked for refills on water despite it being an obviously slow time during...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food but the service was very slow. It was a Saturday morning and I have no problem waiting for a table and enjoying my friends but it took 40 minutes to get our food - an omelet and an egg...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard so much about this place, but when I went in the first time I was not that very impressed. Possibly since I had to stand in line for a good 30 mins to get a place. But I trust my fellow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Unique restaurant that emphasizes the feel of East Town and Cherry Hill. This place always seem busy, so expect a bit of a wait, but it's worth it. The menu offers unique dishes and even menu items catered to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Marie Catrib's has a garden on their roof. No joke. They place a high emphasis on both conservation and conversation -- a great place to chat while enjoying a meal, feeling good that you're supporting a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabu!!! So fresh and so good. I will be back a lot. I had the cranberry and chicken sandwich and the tuna pasta salad. I just melted whenI bit into the sandwich - so good. I can not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Oh my gosh, this is our favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. And it's THE place my family demands that we take them to when they visit. Fresh food, not your run of the mill fare for the more adventurous,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The couple of times that I've been here, it's always packed! And the couple of times that I've had their food, I wasn't impressed. It was just mediocre. I heard people rave about the place, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding and the owner took time to make sure we enjoyed our lunch. The menu is unique to Marie Catrib's.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catrib is one of my favorite places to hang out with friends! The food is delicious and the service attentive. Just about every time I am there, Marie, the owner comes out to greet her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food with friendly service and good prices, all served in a pleasant cafe atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The Adult Grilled Cheese on Challah bread is so good. Everything I have tried has been really good and Marie is so nice, she always comes around to make sure everyone is enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting nearly 40 minutes being tossed from back and forth from room to room, I must say, this place can afford to do that- it's that good.While I was waiting I was staring at all the yummy food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely divine. I will sometimes go all the way accross town to pick up some dishes for the home. The hummus is excellent and the tuna salad is DIVINE.Most days you can catch Marie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, high-quality food, creative menu! We just stumbled upon this place and are very glad we did. I'm not a vegetarian, but they seem to have quite a few options for vegetarians,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catrib's is the place. Marie's food is just feel-good...aka absolutely amazing. I have not run into a dish that I don't like. From the chicken salad on an oven fresh pita to the cranberry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marie Catrib's offers amazing food that is fresh and local when possible. They have amazing attention to personal customer service. Marie comes out and talks to her customers all the time. The last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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i am a business man from wisconsin. i love to find unusual local eateries when i travel. actually i was looking for another restaurant when i got lost and saw Marie Catrib's on the corner. i said w...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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If ever there was a restaurant that I was glad friends introduced us to this is the one. We went to dinner there about two months ago and just fell in love with it. The decor is great, the people ar...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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I am an absolute dessert fanatic so I know all the hot spots with melt-in-your-mouth desserts and this is absolutely one of them! Marie's offers daily-fresh-baked desserts that cannot be found anywhe...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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This is an excellent, friendly restaurant! There are lots of menu choices frm gyros to tabbouleh to hommous to sandwiches. It's family friendly and gay friendly as well!There are lots of deli s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Marie Catrib's is a new restaurant in the East Hills shopping center on the corner of Diamond and Lake Drive. They have excellent food - mostly sandwiches, salads and soups. They use locally grown v...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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