The Candied Yam - 44th St

Cuisines: Southern

Address: 2305 44th Street Southeast - Grand Rapids

Menu

Popular Items

  • Peach Cobbler

    Double crust buttery peach cobbler served warm.

  • Banana Pudding

    Creamy house made banana pudding with soft vanilla wafers.

  • Lemonade

    Fresh housemade lemonade with real cane sugar, a splash of pulp, and plenty of southern sunshine in every sip.

Signature Plates

  • Soul Food Wrap

    Our signature soulfood wrap includes chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas, mac & yams wrapped then deep fried in a tortilla.

  • Southern Classic Plate

    1 leg or thigh fried or baked chicken + 2 sides + sweet potato cornbread.

  • Premium Plate

    Choose 1 premium meat + 2 sides + sweet potato cornbread choose: catfish, perch, pork chop, (smothered with gravy plus .50) meatloaf, rib bone.

  • Baskets

    Served with fries and a small beverage.

  • Veggie Plate

    3 sides plus sweet potato cornbread.

Family Meal

  • Family Meal

    Fried dark chicken – 3 legs, 3 thighs 3 large sides of your choice 4 sweet potato cornbreads.

Signature Sides

  • Candied Yams

    Candied yams sweet potatoes, tender, and glazed to perfection with our signature blend of real cane sugar and spices; this Southern classic is comfort in every bite.

  • Mac & Cheese

    Creamy baked mac n cheese or is it mac & mac?

  • Cornbread Dressing

    Baked from scratch with onion, sage, celery, mushrooms and peppers. Made without meat.

  • Green Beans

    Fresh, hand-snapped green beans seasoned to perfection.

  • Cabbage

    Boiled with sea salt for a naturally sweet, tender bite.

  • Collard Greens

    Freshly picked on store by hand, smoky with onions and spices. No meat. Packed full of vitamins.

  • Black Eyed Peas

    Slow-cooked to perfection with savory seasonings, our black-eyed peas are tender, flavorful, and a true southern comfort staple. One of our vegan friends favorite!

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

    Creamy and fluffy with a hint of garlic, black pepper and real butter. Vegetarian.

  • Crinkle French Fries

Desserts

  • Peach Cobbler

    Double crust buttery peach cobbler served warm.

  • Banana Pudding

    Creamy house made banana pudding with soft vanilla wafers.

  • Sweet Potato Tartlet

    Sweet potato or southern pecan tartlet - perfect hand size with big flavor.

  • Pecan Tartlet

    A sweet pecan tartlet featuring a buttery crust and rich caramel filling, topped with toasted pecans for a classic dessert experience.

  • Red Velvet Cake

    The best red velvet cake you might have had - ever.

Beverages

  • Kool - Aid

    Signature juicy orange kool-aid bright, bold, and irresistibly refreshing made just the way kool-aid should be, with that classic candied yam touch and real can sugar.

  • Lemonade

    Fresh housemade lemonade with real cane sugar, a splash of pulp, and plenty of southern sunshine in every sip.

  • Sweet Tea

    Freshly brewed sweet tea, typically infused with pure cane sugar, offering a classic and refreshing taste.

  • Bottled Water

    Pure and refreshing bottled water.

  • Assorted Canned Beverages

    Typically includes pepsi, coke, sprite, dr. pepper, and ginger ale.

Extras

  • Cranberry Sauce

    Jellied cranberry sauce perfect for our cornbread dressing or chop.

  • Cornbread

    Golden sweet potato cornbread moist, buttery, and baked with our signature candied yams for a sweet southern twist on a classic favorite.

  • Side of Gravy

    Thick savory stock made from meat juice, often used as a sauce for various dishes.

  • Onions

    Diced vidalia onions sweet, mild, and freshly chopped; these southern-favorite onions add the perfect finishing touch to any dish.

  • Tarter Sauce

    Housemade tartar sauce creamy, zesty, and made from scratch in-house. The perfect dipping partner for all your fish.

Daily Favorites

Daily Favorites

  • Everyday Plate

    Fried or baked leg or thigh chicken + 1 side + sweet potato cornbread.

Lunch Special

Lunch Special

  • Lunch

    1 leg or thigh fried or baked chicken + 2 sides + sweet potato cornbread+ small beverage.

Breakfast Catering Menu

Breakfast

  • The Continental

    Croissants, breads, bagels, savory and sweet butter & cream cheese boards, fresh seasonal fruit salad.

  • Signature Breakfast

    Sausage potato, sweet potato french toast bake and fresh seasonal fruit salad.

  • Hearty Breakfast Burritos

    12 inch tortilla topped with eggs, pork sausage, hashbrowns, country gravy, bell peppers, cheddar cheese and tucked and deep fried.

Boards & Trays

  • Charcuterie Board

    Domestic and imported cheeses, meats crackers, dried fruit, nuts.

  • Grazing Board

    Includes everything from the charcuterie board plus: fruits, vegetables, dips, breads.

  • Seasonal Fruit & Cheese Tray

    A selection of seasonal fruits paired with a variety of cheeses, typically including options like cheddar, brie, or gouda, artfully arranged on a tray.

  • Veggie Tray with House-Made Dip

  • Seasonal Fruit Tray with House-Made Dip

Drinks

  • Water Bottles

    Pure and refreshing bottled water.

  • Can Soda

    Choice of Coca Cola, Pepsi, Diet Coca Cola, or Sprite. Refreshing accompaniment to your meal.

  • Sweet Tea

    Freshly brewed in-house and sweetened the southern way with real cane sugar. Smooth, refreshing, and made fresh daily.

  • Lemonade

    Fresh housemade lemonade with real cane sugar, a splash of pulp, and plenty of southern sunshine in every sip.

  • Coffee Station

    Freshly brewed coffee, typically featuring a robust blend, offering an invigorating experience commonly enriched with milk or sweetened with condensed milk.

Desserts

  • Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

    Sweet potato bread pudding combines tender bread with mashed sweet potatoes, typically featuring warm spices and a hint of sweetness, creating a comforting dessert experience.

  • Banana Pudding

    Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, creating a classic dessert experience.

  • Peach Cobbler

    Peach cobbler features sweet, juicy peaches typically spiced and nestled under a flaky, buttery crust, creating a classic dessert experience.

  • Five-Flavor Pound Cake

    A moist pound cake infused with five distinct flavors, offering a harmonious blend of traditional chinese dessert elements.

  • Miniature Assorted Dessert Display

    A selection of miniature desserts, typically featuring a variety of flavors such as chocolate, fruit, and traditional chinese sweets, beautifully arranged for a delightful tasting experience.

  • Apple Cobbler

Lunch & Dinner Catering Menu

Lunch & Dinner

  • Sandwich Assortment

    A popular assortment and array of sandwiches to please any palate. Includes house made potato chips and creamy french onion dip.

  • Deluxe Salad Bar

    A fresh Heritage Blend lettuce mix topped with premium seasonal vegetables and tender chicken, served with our scratch-made house dressings.

  • Taco Bar

    Build your own tacos with fresh ingredients prepared daily. Includes house flour shells, house made tortilla chips, spinach rice, pinto beans, salsa, onion & cilantro

  • Southern Classic Plate

    Our most popular catering meal featuring Southern comfort food prepared fresh from scratch. Includes legs and thighs (baked or fried) + 2 signature sides + sweet potato cornbread.

Boards & Trays

  • Charcuterie Board

    Domestic and imported cheeses, meats, crackers, dried fruit, nuts.

  • Grazing Board

    Includes everything from the charcuterie board plus: fruits, vegetables, dips, breads.

  • Veggie Tray with House-Made Dip

  • Seasonal Fruit Tray with House-Made Dip

  • Seasonal Fruit & Cheese Tray

Drinks

  • Water Bottles

    Pure and refreshing bottled water.

  • Can Soda

    Choice of Coca Cola, Pepsi, Diet Coca Cola, or Sprite. Refreshing accompaniment to your meal.

  • Sweet Tea

    Freshly brewed in-house and sweetened the southern way with real cane sugar. Smooth, refreshing, and made fresh daily.

  • Lemonade

    Fresh house made lemonade with real cane sugar, a splash of pulp, and plenty of southern sunshine in every sip.

  • Coffee Station

    Freshly brewed coffee, typically featuring a robust blend, offering an invigorating experience commonly enriched with milk or sweetened with condensed milk.

Desserts

  • Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

    Sweet potato bread pudding combines tender bread with mashed sweet potatoes, typically featuring warm spices and a hint of sweetness, creating a comforting dessert experience.

  • Banana Pudding

    Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, creating a classic dessert experience.

  • Peach Cobbler

    Peach cobbler features sweet, juicy peaches typically spiced and nestled under a flaky, buttery crust, creating a classic dessert experience.

  • Five-Flavor Pound Cake

    A moist pound cake featuring a blend of five distinct flavors, offering a unique twist on a classic dessert.

  • Miniature Assorted Dessert Display

    A selection of mini desserts, typically featuring a variety of flavors such as chocolate, fruit, or mousse, presented in an elegant display.

  • Apple Cobbler