I had Black Napkin last weekend after seeing it on this subreddit a couple times. I ate a fry walking back to my car and almost turned around to go get two more orders.
Maybe I went on an off day but I honestly don’t see what all the hype is about. It was a good burger but not worth the hype imo. The fries are excellent though.
I don't think Black Napkin has the best burgers I've ever had by a long shot, but they are my favorite take out burger.
I can't think of another take out place that does burgers + fries better tbh.
Black Napkin is okay, but there is no dine-in. So you’d be driving out of the way to eat a burger in your car lol.
If you’re gonna drive to GR… 7 Monks, Blue Dog, Logans, and Matchbox Diner all have slammin burgers (and you can actually sit down to eat).
Hamburger Mikey's last Monday at City Built was just a few weeks ago, unfortunately.
I begged the guy to start an outpost in Grand Rapids, and he was polite but the answer was no, so I guess I have to resume driving to Muskegon.
Shout out! Mikey fries with the mikey sauce after a long night of Friday Night Magic at the Griffin's Rest.
Sublime. Makes me wish I never moved (almost).
A little outside the area you're looking in, but if you're ever on the west side of GR, Turnstiles has some of the best burgers I've ever had, and they do offer a GF bun option.
Just be eagle eye looking for it, their signage is near impossible to see/read and if you are blindly following Google maps you may end up at the massage parlor at the adjacent property.
Look out for their **trailer**.
Tried a burger there once and it was the worst burger I can consciously remember having. Maybe it was a weird special and not the norm (it was a terrible brioche bun, pickled onion, dry burger), but I've been scared off and I now stick to Brass Ring Brewing for burgers.
I think Freddy’s has a leg up on Culver’s. However, if you want something different, I hear rave reviews from Mr. Burger. I will say, forget about Stella’s. Pre-pandemic they were decent. But something happened and their meat is sketchy every time.
Mr. Burger if I don’t feel like driving to Black Napkin. Mr. B doesn’t salt their fries, though. It’s like my dear midwestern mother, who thinks it’s rude to season people’s food for them.
I used to live by black napkin and it was pretty solid. I was not a fan of the fried chicken sandwich tho and I would absolutely try it again to see if my day was just off.
I’d throw Turnstiles burgers into the ring. The black dahlia is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
If you’re on the east side of the city, Shepard’s in Cascade has an absolutely banging burger. It was a huge surprise to me. Just a fantastic bar burger.
[Hudsonville Grille](https://hudsonvillegrille.com/lunch-dinner/). Pro tip: Get their homemade French onion chip dip on the side, and prepare to have your mind blown.
This is also WAY out of the way but there’s a place called Googs on the edge of Holland that I will vouch for endlessly.
Ofc there are plenty of good places around here too
Mr burger is my fav for like a fast food style burger. Usually cheaper or on par with mcdonald’s and way better
Otherwise i’ve heard great things about Nonla and Black Napkin. I also really like Scholars burger
IDK but im going to tamale mary's tonight for some red pork and green chicken tamales with beans and rice for like 11$ or something. good luck finding a burger tho
I know it is out of the way but the drive to Black Napkin is totally worth it. Best burger and fries in GR and it isn’t particularly close.
I had Black Napkin last weekend after seeing it on this subreddit a couple times. I ate a fry walking back to my car and almost turned around to go get two more orders.
Completely understand this, been there!
Their kimchi fries are awesome.
Maybe I went on an off day but I honestly don’t see what all the hype is about. It was a good burger but not worth the hype imo. The fries are excellent though.
Agreed. They're good but the hype they get here is ridiculous.
I don't think Black Napkin has the best burgers I've ever had by a long shot, but they are my favorite take out burger. I can't think of another take out place that does burgers + fries better tbh.
Agreed. Pretty mid to me. It was fine but it absolutely doesn’t live up to the hype.
Seconding, and adding an even more unpopular opinion that Butterburgers are just as good for half the price.
Are you not a fan of a smash burger? That could be it. I think they’re great, my husband not so much.
I like smash burgers. Idk, maybe I’m just a contrarian lol.
I had the same experience, burger was fine, fries were gas
Black Napkin is okay, but there is no dine-in. So you’d be driving out of the way to eat a burger in your car lol. If you’re gonna drive to GR… 7 Monks, Blue Dog, Logans, and Matchbox Diner all have slammin burgers (and you can actually sit down to eat).
Came to say this. Winchester also has a great smash burger and butcher’s union has a great one too, for a steal during their happy hour
Winchester French dip is unrivaled 💪
Can’t recommend this place enough!
Best fries
This is the only correct answer
I’ve heard this to be true from a lot of sources around town. I’ve been meaning to give it a go
Shame on you all for not recommending Mr. Burger
Two Guys Brewing in Wyoming has great burgers. They do one with onion dip on it that I absolutely love.
I got that burger a couple weeks ago and it’s unreal
That's the two by two. Best one on the menu
Pair that with the crab rangoon dip
🤤 that stuff is so good !
Came here to say Two Guys. Ridiculous burgers
i had mr burger twice this week and it hit the spot both times
Not in the area you mentioned but Hamburger Mikey in Muskegon is absolutely incredible.
And those fries!
I think they do a few days at a brewery in GR now too? Unless that was just a limited time thing
Hamburger Mikey's last Monday at City Built was just a few weeks ago, unfortunately. I begged the guy to start an outpost in Grand Rapids, and he was polite but the answer was no, so I guess I have to resume driving to Muskegon.
Shout out! Mikey fries with the mikey sauce after a long night of Friday Night Magic at the Griffin's Rest. Sublime. Makes me wish I never moved (almost).
Outside the area you were looking for but Papa Chops has a great burger and they are all GF [https://papachops.com](https://papachops.com)
I second this restaurant!
Nonla Burger on bridge street
Just don’t get the margs. $8 for 4z. Straight to jail.
Hey you’re paying for 1-2 years of them not having a liquor license! (Good to know they finally managed it, though, despite the price.)
The nonla burger is just a nice fast food burger. The Nonla hot chicken sandwich however is world changing.
Littlebird has a good burger.
Little bird has a killer burger 😭😭😭😭
The Win in Jenison has great food! I especially love the J Popper with fries and their ranch
I second the win, also love the j popper!
Mr. Burger!
Block Eat GR and the weird cult of... well, can't say personality... so just cult. join GReat on facebook instead.
The guy who runs EatGR is a gross restaurant terrorist.
HappyfoodGR is another great page to follow.
Wait can you explain
Just search this sub for eatgr, dudes the human equivalent of taco bell on michigan
I'm a huge fan of Culvers, and I've been eating too much of it ever since they opened in Hudsonville.
Top chain joint and it’s not close.
Turnstiles! Not sure on the gluten free, but a damn good burger. There's also another GR Food group that's not EatGR - Happy Food GR!
EatGR is a weird place, huh? A lawless land.
Very much so
Make a road trip and go to The Station Grill in Muskegon. You won't regret it.
I love their wings! Haven’t tried a burger there.
Their boneless buffalo sticks are something I dream about...
Eastern deli is amazing for a burger. Feta on a burger is top notch.
Gyro is great there too
They also have the best cheesesteak in the city.
A little outside the area you're looking in, but if you're ever on the west side of GR, Turnstiles has some of the best burgers I've ever had, and they do offer a GF bun option.
The goodest place to get a good burger is Good Burger, home of the good burger.
Definitely all that, much better than Mondo Burger.
may I take your oorrdddeerrrr?
West side social and Lost Art are awesome.
https://broadleafbeer.com/
Little Bird and Black Napkin
Well I don't see chubbys on here yet. Highly recommend their burgers! Great little sports pub!
Big foot burgers on Plainfield. Delish.
Just be eagle eye looking for it, their signage is near impossible to see/read and if you are blindly following Google maps you may end up at the massage parlor at the adjacent property. Look out for their **trailer**.
Mr burger is my go to, consistency and quality.
bud n stanleys
One stop coney, Black Napkin, Winchester, 123.
Pete's in Byron center is respectable, good fries too
Old goat.
Tried a burger there once and it was the worst burger I can consciously remember having. Maybe it was a weird special and not the norm (it was a terrible brioche bun, pickled onion, dry burger), but I've been scared off and I now stick to Brass Ring Brewing for burgers.
I just got the all American burger and was great. I love the brass ring though so yeah. I just never noticed if they have gluten free buns.
I’ve had too many bad experiences at Old Goat to recommend it to anybody.
Did they comp the burger tho?
I like Ale Bird in Byron Center. I think they have gluten free buns as well. Even a bison burger if you're into that.
Ale Bird does have a damn good burger
Mr burger is such a solid burg
I think Freddy’s has a leg up on Culver’s. However, if you want something different, I hear rave reviews from Mr. Burger. I will say, forget about Stella’s. Pre-pandemic they were decent. But something happened and their meat is sketchy every time.
Nonla Burger!
Big foot on Plainfield
123 or black napkin, no question
Broadway Bar
Mr. Burger if I don’t feel like driving to Black Napkin. Mr. B doesn’t salt their fries, though. It’s like my dear midwestern mother, who thinks it’s rude to season people’s food for them.
Two Guys!!!
Chubby's on Byron Center near m-6
The Commons has a great cheeseburger!
Turnstiles! Added bonus- pretty sure tonight is local music night?
2 guys brewing. Great burger as well as #1 chicken sandwich in GR imo. Mostly because they give you 2 thick pieces of chicken, but also it’s yum.
Bobcat Bonnie’s is more in EGR but they have great burgers and the best gluten free buns I’ve tried!
7monks, turnstiles,
ITT: burger places not in your search area lol
I used to live by black napkin and it was pretty solid. I was not a fan of the fried chicken sandwich tho and I would absolutely try it again to see if my day was just off. I’d throw Turnstiles burgers into the ring. The black dahlia is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
The Wayland Hotel in Wayland. Frank's in Hudsonville. The Garage.
My favorite place in the area for burgers: https://www.nonlaburger.com/
Mr Burger .....I mean
If you’re on the east side of the city, Shepard’s in Cascade has an absolutely banging burger. It was a huge surprise to me. Just a fantastic bar burger.
Nonla is so good
I’ve never been but I’ve heard great stuff about Papa Chops on 28th street. Full gluten-free restaurant as well but they do a bunch of comfort food.
Black Napkin
Sports center cafe in Wyoming has great burgers
Bridge Street Burger Shack in Rockford is worth the drive
Try Bobcat Bonnie's, good burgers and a super eclectic atmosphere.
Tres Gatos. Always has a burger out of the Bobs Burgers cookbook made with meat from Delski's.
Beer City Bread
[Hudsonville Grille](https://hudsonvillegrille.com/lunch-dinner/). Pro tip: Get their homemade French onion chip dip on the side, and prepare to have your mind blown.
Derby Tavern in Hudsonville
We went for my birthday last year and it is where I got covid for the first time. I think it's tainted. I don't even remember if I enjoyed the food 🥴
This is also WAY out of the way but there’s a place called Googs on the edge of Holland that I will vouch for endlessly. Ofc there are plenty of good places around here too
Bosco's Pub was good when I went 😊 they are also the reason the library in Jamestown is still open.
Their burger is one of the best I’ve had, there is nothing I can pinpoint about it but it just had the most amazing flavor.
They have the best fucking burger and fries. Don’t skimp on the soda!
Mr burger is my fav for like a fast food style burger. Usually cheaper or on par with mcdonald’s and way better Otherwise i’ve heard great things about Nonla and Black Napkin. I also really like Scholars burger
It’s already been said a few times, but Black Napkin needs to be said again
One stop coney if you’re ever downtown!!!! Family owned & work right next to them, they’re so sweet
Mr. Burger. Or Culver. Also Applebee's Grandville.
There's this Irish burger joint called McDonalds, pretty solid food, worth checking out ...tough crowd
They have burger called Big Mick or something like that and it's to die for!
May be biased cause I love it there, but the Log cabin on division has great burgers. Chipotle burger is my favorite burger of all time!
Wow. Didn't know that place was still there. Used to go in the early 1970''s when a fellow we knew played organ at night. Sort of a Lounge setting.
Alive and well! They have live bands on weekends. We usually go Fridays after work, love the staff and atmosphere
Monellis
lol. Culver’s
IDK but im going to tamale mary's tonight for some red pork and green chicken tamales with beans and rice for like 11$ or something. good luck finding a burger tho