GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Charlie Boylen is more than just a name in Grand Rapids — she’s a living legacy. The woman behind Charlie’s Bar and Grill has built a business known for scratch-made food, heartfelt hospitality, and an unshakable sense of community.
“Everything is homemade, right from scratch,” says Charlie. “We don’t buy anything premade. We even bread our own fish — very lightly — and our Mexican food and soups are all house-made. We’ve got a good crew working together.”
That food may draw people in, but it’s Charlie’s warmth that keeps them coming back. “We love our customers — and they know it,” she says. “I always try to go around and say hi to everyone at their tables.” That spirit recently earned Charlie’s the title of Friendliest Bar in Grand Rapids…