Dating in East Hills
In shortEast Hills sits between Fulton Street, Fuller Avenue, Wealthy Street and Union Avenue. Locals call it the center of the universe because it touches Midtown, Eastown, Baxter and Heritage Hill. It is part of the Uptown business districts, with small restaurants and bars close together.
A first date idea
Brewery Vivant
Brewery Vivant in East Hills is in a building that was once a funeral home chapel. Elk Brewing and Forty Acres Soul Kitchen are in the same neighborhood. Pick one for a drink and walk to the next if the talk keeps going.
Source: Grand Rapids Magazine: Neighborhood spotlight, checked 8 November 2026
Share a beer in a brewery that used to be a funeral chapel.
For more ideas, read first dates in Grand Rapids or lakeshore dates from Grand Rapids.
