On Friday, Chad and I went out for lunch and for a nice long ride in the sunshine. We decided to try a restaurant that was new to us: Crane’s in the City in Holland.

The cute little restaurant is right downtown in Holland, and happened have outdoor seating available that day because there was a huge sidewalk sale going on over the weekend. We walked inside to order, and then sat outside to enjoy our meal.Crane’s in the City has a lot to offer its hungry customers, with apples playing a role in everything from desserts and drinks, to salads and sandwiches. It didn’t take us long to order despite all the appealing choices; we decided to split a Peach Fuzz drink and an Apple Cider donut, and then to each try a City Cristo sandwich set.

We got our Peach Fuzz (a mix of peach juice, chai and apple cider) and donut straight away to nibble on while we waited for our sandwiches. I loved the wire chairs with heart-shaped backs, the wooden tables, and the mason jar-esk mug for our beverage.

The restaurant had quite a few patrons coming in and out, but in only minutes we were brought our delicious meal. I had never heard of a Cristo sandwich before, but cannot tell you how glad I am to know what one is now! As the menu on their website describes it, a City Cristo at Crane’s in the City consists of “Turkey, provolone cheese, apple slices, and honey mustard dressing, grilled on Crane’s famous apple butter bread, sprinkled with powdered sugar.” I thought we’d be taking a little bit of a chance Crane’s in the City, especially with a sandwich featuring apples as much as the Cristo, but the gamble was well worth it. The apple slices were tender without being soggy, and the honey mustard dressing was sweet without being overwhelming. Each ingredient on the sandwich plays off of the others, creating a lovely balance of flavors. I was so impressed!

Crane’s in the City also has a display full of all jams and apple butters to choose from, along with frozen baked goods available to purchase and bring home! Crane’s in the City is located on E 8th St  Holland, MI 49423. I highly recommend checking it out!