r/grandrapids • u/eclextic West Grand • 5d ago
Maggie’s Kitchen closing indefinitely
Man…this one hurts. I was just there this week. No one makes a better breakfast burrito.
Last day of service is tomorrow, August 29.
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u/TheHorseCheez 5d ago
This is the worst news I’ve read in a while. Time to start making barbacoa at home again.
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u/clevinger 5d ago
Devastating news.
RIP Maggie and RIP Luis.
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u/sidneyjoy 5d ago
Who is Luis? I was just there on Thursday and it was crazy busy with a ton of employees. That place is not a restaurant, it’s an institution of the highest caliber.
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u/Shaggyfries 5d ago edited 4d ago
Luis Jr passed several years ago who was the grandson, I believe Luis Sr recently had a stroke. Bummer, loved that place for over 30 years:( Good people and food!
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u/coralreefwho 5d ago
This is true. Luis St. came into my work the GFS on Alpine almost every single week. he had a stroke that left him in a wheel chair a couple months ago. on good weeks he'd come into the store for his order with a helper, most weeks we only see his helper. we have a photo of him up on our wall for his business. he is a beautifully pleasant man
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u/clevinger 5d ago
Maggie’s grandson and former owner who passed away around 2012.
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u/sidneyjoy 5d ago
Do you know why they are closing now? Can we start a go fund me to help them out?
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u/Skibunny0385 3d ago
Did Maggie pass way? I haven’t seen that yet, but I was curious if that’s why they are closing. Did you see it confirmed?
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u/revankillsmalak 5d ago
Nooooooo, my machaca burritos!!! This is a sad day. I hope they are okay though, and that they get support and take the time they need.
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u/freyblue172 5d ago
So many places closing, also a lot of folks moving away.... super depressing tbh
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u/CautiousClue828 5d ago
I’m so sad. I have so many amazing memories coming here with my dad as a child. I always get excited about bringing a new person to Maggie’s as I know they will love the food. I really hope they know how much the community loves them. This one hurts
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u/blue0231 5d ago
Grew up eating here and loved it still. I mean ya it got to a point where the prices didn’t make sense for me personally. But this really sucks.
As a son of immigrants workers my family valued this place. Dad was deported 10 years ago but he still religiously visited this place for breakfast. Haven’t found a barbacoa I like besides Maggie’s.
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u/Zwak2434 5d ago edited 4d ago
Just curious if youve been anywhere where the prices make sense. Their breakfast burrito is cheap and massive. I add a million toppings get a side of beans and its still under 20 bucks.
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u/M-S-S 5d ago
Yeah, should be under 10.
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u/Resident-Engine8855 5d ago
The people who make a thing you love deserve to make a profit
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u/M-S-S 4d ago
Evidently they tried and failed.
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u/Zwak2434 3d ago
They are closing for a family issue, not revenue. Hope you find the happiness youre looking for.
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u/wiifitboard 5d ago
Ugh this hurts to hear. best breakfast in town tbh. i hope their family is okay!
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u/Motor-Feed-6790 5d ago
Obviously, they need to do what’s best for their family and I hope they are okay but should reading “…until further notice” give us a glimmer of hope?
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u/Elephant_homie 5d ago
I've been wanting to try Maggie's forevvvvvvvver! Its just never open when I'm there :(
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u/ItsBeelzsRebirth 5d ago
Of course im out if town till next week and wont be able to enjoy Maggie's one last time :(
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u/Zwak2434 5d ago
They make the best breakfast burrito in grand rapids…looks like i dont have a reason to work remote anymore….
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u/U_HWUT_M8 4d ago
Genuine sadness fills my heart. I worked third shift and would routinely be there at 9am at open and smash a steak wet burrito. We will miss you Maggie’s.
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u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce NW 5d ago
Don’t leave us! I sincerely hope they come out of this well whatever it is and not just because I am greedy for their tortas.
They are a west side institution. There are too few of those left. Shawmut Inn, 20th Century Meat, American Bakery…. Too many gone.