Originating in Kalamazoo, Nonla Burger's Bridge Street location in GR is super popular. Their…read morespecialties are crispy chicken sandwiches, burgers, and fries. The menu is concise and they do these classics well. They also have a daily milkshake and weekly food features. I still need to visit for their Sunday brunch! I've now been to the GR location many times and really appreciate how dialed in they've gotten over the years. You can order at the counter to go or get table service. The space is large and bright and good for groups. On my most recent visit, I was trying to decide between a burger and a chicken sandwich, and realized I'd never had the BBQ chicken club, which is listed as a grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mayo. Our server told me that people like it if they are looking for something without fried chicken... but I really wanted fried chicken. So I asked if I could do that with fried chicken instead and she said absolutely! Their menu is super customizable, which is great to know. Our food came out quickly and I was impressed with the presentation of the sandwich. I like that they wrap it in paper which makes it easier to eat. It was a little messy towards the end with the BBQ sauce and mayo, but it was delicious and totally worth it. The veggies were fresh, the chicken was juicy, and the bacon was crispy... I'm thinking this might be my new go-to! Their burgers and other chicken sandwiches are also delicious. They have a full bar and fun cocktails, and happy hour Tuesday-Friday! Parking in the area is always a bit of a challenge, especially with continued construction nearby, but there are metered spots and some paid lots within walking distance.

Came back to Nonla and didn't get their fastball this time. Was able to try their "Restaurant week"…read morefeature which had a wagyu patty, caramelized onions, tempura onion rings, and a French onion aioli on it. Came with fries and an apple tart for dessert. This just shows Nonla knows how to make a good burger no matter what the toppings or sauces are. Burger was cooked well, plenty of fries, and the toppings were simple and not over the top. Top tier burger for a place that already has a go-to burger for me. Always a fan of Nonla when on Bridge Street!

EDIT: Read to the end, because it turned out very well…read more We called and booked a reservation a few weeks ago for GVSU's graduation, then just tonight got a call from the manager saying they "overbooked" and were cancelling our reservation. In other words, all these weeks later, it appears they gave our table to someone else and cancelled us. I'm sure the food is fine, but I will never know because they did us dirty and now we can't find a reservation elsewhere in town, as everywhere else is booked for the very busy night. Worst part, there was no sincere apology. Would not recommend, as they are not a reliable business partner. EDIT 11/14/25: THE DAY AFTER I POSTED THIS, THE ASSISTANT MANAGER CALLED US BACK, APPOLOGIZED AND REBOOKED OUR TABLE AFTER GVSU GRADUATION. I AM UPDATING MY RATING, AND WILL UPDATE AGAIN AFTER OUR EVENT NEXT MONTH. SO FAR, THEY HAVE MADE THINGS RIGHT FOR US! (although we did spend two hours last night calling every other restaurant in the area to try and book and had not luck, causing more stress). EDIT 12/8/2025: GVSU's commencement got out early, so we headed to the restaurant to see if they could seat us a little earlier than our reservation. They did! The food was excellent and everyone was satisfied with their plate. Good service, and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and they made things right after our initial experience.

Amazing burgers. The signature and smash burgers were very good. The regular and garlic fries were…read moreoutstanding. Great vibe, nice atmosphere.

I came with with friends recently hoping for happy hour but was kind of disappointed to find out…read morethey didn't really have a happy hour besides a couple drink specials. We ordered the nachos and it was really quite good! Shout out to Jeff for making the chicken nachos really amazing. Our server was wonderful and attentive and we were very happy with our experience aside from our disappointment from not having happy hour the way we wanted. They have a nice parking lot for easy parking and there is live music most days, and karaoke starting 10pm on Mondays. I'd be really curious to come back and try other food!

I got the nachos this time (I saw many people had been raving about it) and it was very good! It…read morewas a bit on the salty side, but I think overall, the portion was great, and the chips were very crispy. The portion was great. They have so many things going on at their place, so I'd check out their monthly calendar; they hold things like karaoke and trivia nights, super cool! The waiter was so great and friendly, and the food came out super fast.

Still good 11 years later. This is the place to go for arcade games, stuffed burgers and good beer/…read morewhiskey options. Unabashedly a hipster/ alternative vibe that I love. I didn't have time to wait 20-25min for a burger because I had to make a show at the Pyramid Scheme across the street and opted to try the cubano nachos. Delicious and fun authentic flavors with a satisfying crunch. You can share it, but I ate most of it as my dinner and loved it. I guess branching out from the amazing stuffed burgers was well worth it. Everything here goes well with a beer or whiskey. Cheers!

Such a cool place!!! Had no idea it was here. Definitely will go more! Food was good and drinks…read moreeven better. Service was amazing! As we were here a homeless woman came in asking the tables for $$ for food. I told the waitress and the manager came shortly to the lady and offered her food and gave her a coat. I think this was such a good thing!! But if word gets around to other homeless ppl I think it will turn into something that's not good. Would go again!!!

Came back recently for another date night with the wife. Atmosphere is cozy and intimate with a fun…read morelive music on Fridays. The reason we come back to this place is the extensive and tasty menu and you can get a deal of $100 worth of gift cards for $75 at Costco- hard to pass up. This trip I got the Reuben and it was pretty darn tasty though my only critique was the sauce was pretty sparse on it. My wife got the salmon and it was really delicious, great flavor. Of course we started with the bubbly brown too. Service was great and we'll definitely be back again.

I hadn't been here in years for no reason other than that I live on the north side of town and it's…read morea bit of a hike to get there. My husband and I were meeting up with a few of our friends for dinner and they suggested Old Goat. Since I hadn't been in ages and my husband only ever had take-out we decided to make the drive. I'm so glad they suggested it!! They have a just ok beer list, but had plenty of wines, cocktails, and mocktails, so they really have something for everyone. One of our friends got a key lime pie martini that looked really pretty; she said it was really sweet, but good. I really liked the wine that I ordered. Food-wise we all had a really hard time picking what we wanted since everything on the menu sounded so good! I kept it pretty basic with a half Caesar salad and a jalapeno hot honey pizza (which also had pepperonis - yay!). My husband had the jambalaya, which looked amazing, and he really enjoyed! I tried one of the shrimps and really liked the flavors. I would probably order this the next time. One of our friends also had the jambalaya and loved it as well. The ambience was pretty good. Its already a little noisy due to so many hard surfaces and high ceiling, and they also had someone there performing live music. The music itself was nice, but our table was right in front of the musician, so it was pretty hard to carry on a conversation. It was also dinnertime on a Sunday, and pretty busy. The waiting area in the back is pretty awkward with how many people were there. Its great that there are benches along one wall, but with people standing as well as sitting on the benches it was a really tight squeeze for how many people kept walking back and forth through the corridor. Overall I really enjoyed the dinner. I would hopefully go again when during off-peak hours so it wouldn't be as busy. The food and drink will definitely bring me back though!

This is a cool place to drop into especially if you're in town looking to kill some time at a chill…read morebar that has excellent beer options (via a wall of coolers where you can pick out what you want and then enjoy at your seat...seltzers, IPA, porters, whatever you fancy, the selection is vast from the four coolers). I also saw some pretty impressive bourbon options (Weller and maybe a Willett, too). The staff was friendly and if you come with a group or a date there's plenty of games to choose from. If I lived nearby this would be a cool spot to frequent with friends.

Five stars, awesome! This place is so cool!…read moreThis is a board game cafe with good vibes, a full bar, and a yummy food menu. Located downtown across from the downtown market, there is lots of street parking and there's also a paid parking lot a block away. If you come on the weekend be sure to make a reservation for a table because this place is bopping and is busy! Hundreds of game options and the staff can help with learning most games. They also host DnD nights and other events. I love it here!

One of the coziest places in Grand Rapids. This Tavern has booths that you can just sink into, get…read moresome comfort food, and watch the game. I'm still holding strong that this is the best burger in Grand Rapids. The smash is the perfect combination on juicy, with crispy edges. This past time we had their Tots Rangoon, which is their January special. The sweet chili sauce with the crab cream cheese with the saltiness from the tots and green onion. Come back during the summer months for an amazing patio too!

Mediocre food. Most servers and bartenders are rude and disrespectful. Don't care for the…read moreenvironment.

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

The atmosphere was upbeat and at least 2 areas that were well lit with good seating. Food was…read moreserved in what seemed to be no time at all and there were five of us with different palates. The menu was big and varied and each of us loved our selection. We ordered dessert (1 for 3 people) and it was delicious & satisfying) Honestly, the price for our meals was surprisingly low, ambience was lovely (we sat in the porch area) and food was delicious. All of us said we'd like to come back soon since there were so many good selections on the vast menu!

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my family. We waited 30 minutes for a table then were…read moregreeted by the world's rudest host. That's why I took one star off, I was shocked that it was like asking for a kidney to sit at a table instead of a booth. Luckily our server was so kind, definitely making up for the rude start. My husband got the turkey sandwich with the pretzel bun - he loved it! I ordered the nachos with half pork half chicken. They were HUGE and absolutely delicious. So we will definitely be back!

Love the Garage Bar, but was disappointed on our last visit. Friday fish fry. My girlfriend got a…read morepiece of fish that was unidentifiable. I have worked in food service my entire life (over50 years) and never encountered this. Fish was breaded, fried and hard as a rock. Couldn't cut it with a fork. We mentioned to server and asked that she show it to the cook. Her attitude was extremely nonchalant and I doubt if anything was said. We will try again, but next time I will by-pass the server if we have any issues. Manager needs to know. Love the Garage Bar, but was disappointed on our last visit. Friday fish fry. My girlfriend got a piece of fish that was unidentifiable. I have worked in food service my entire life (over50 years) and never encountered this. Fish was breaded, fried and hard as a rock. Couldn't cut it with a fork. We mentioned to server and asked that she show it to the cook. Her attitude was extremely nonchalant and I doubt if anything was said. We will try again, but next time I will by-pass the server if we have any issues. Manager needs to know.

AVOID. The food was not good at all. Both my friend and I got our orders with ingredients on them…read morethat we asked to be taken off, and the sides were really gross. The french fries were served soggy and old and the mac was stale, literally zero flavor, not even cheese flavor. The buns on my sandwich were nasty, had to take them off to enjoy the pulled pork. Even though the menu said you can substitute mac for the fries they upcharged me $3, and when I asked about it the manager said "sorry the menu is confusing, I'm trying to tell management to change it" but wouldn't take it off the bill. All in I split a curds app, got an incorrectly made sandwich and mac, and WATER NO SODA OR ALCOHOL, and I paid $31...