Great food, nice atmosphere and friendly service. Arrived at 5:45 on a Saturday and we were told it would be a 20 minute wait for a table, despite numerous open tables throughout the place. We chose to eat at the bar instead, which turned out to be fine, but the place never got close to busy and the many open tables only grew over the next 90 minutes or more. We never could figure out the reasoning, as they seemed adequately staffed. Regardless, we enjoyed ourselves and will certainly be back at some point without hesitation. Excellent beer selection, outstanding burgers, home cut fries and tasty homemade coleslaw, although two meals, four beers and a tip came to more than $70. read more

Had to wait an hour. Nice antique shops to browse while waiting. Had it not one of the best burgers I ever had and worth the wait, I would have given 4 stars for the wait. read more

I ordered to go mushroom Swiss burger with bacon. It was large with a lot of bacon. The fries would have been great but was too salty to even eat. Cole slaw was ok but not great read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - Mushroom Swiss burger with fries to go with - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

It is a nice restaurant with a great selection of liquors and great service staff. The menu is typical, but the food is really quite good. Try it out! read more

Cute little sandwich shop on a charming street in Grand Rapids. It's the perfect stop after perusing the lovely antique shops. We had sandwiches fries and coleslaw. Servings were plentiful and the food was fresh. Friendly and attentive staff. Will def be back! read more

Where-O-Where to begin. The building is extraordinary with so very many details. Take time, look around, study the details..... You won't be disappointed. The service, from owner Dylan to server Elise, we felt like royalty. Constant checking without being a pain. The food..... HOLY MOLY, it was great. The 'Notorious BRC' mac-n-cheese. Homemade ranch, bacon, and shredded cheese. And the black bean burger, shut the front door!! Friends, take some time.... You won't be disappointed! read more

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Great food and service. Cobb salad, pork chops and wings are my favorite. Fries, Cole slaw and broccoli are recommended for sides. Exposed brick is very attractive and provides good ambiance. read more

First time there today for lunch and this place in a small town was outstanding. The salads are huge and amazing. The burgers were some of best we have had. Pricing was great and you get tons of food. This place is highly recommended read more

Such a good stop for us on the road trip. The BLT was out of this world. Mac and cheese,, baked beans.... Everything! Always a perfect bite. Great service and good value, as well!! read more

Food was AMAZING. Love the plain Jane burger. Service was EXCELLENT!! Atmosphere was superb !! read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - Plain Jane burger with fries and steamed broccoli - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

My bestie and I stopped by Knuckleheads for some popper burgers and bestie time! While I wish that I could say that we had an absolute great time, a nagging gnat literally ruined the meal/time for me. We literally swapped left and right trying to get this gnat between each bite with no luck. It was frustrating - especially after telling a waitress and having her disregard it. Aside from the gnat, I really did enjoy the food. The popper burger was really good! I ordered the burger medium rare, but got a burger that was well done. However, the raspberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and grilled jalapeños really compliment the popper burger and makes it taste oh so delicious! (I asked for the bacon that comes on the popper burger to be on the side). The popper burger comes with two sides. I ordered the fries and steamed broccoli. The sides were alright - nothing too special. However, the restaurant does have malt vinegar for the fries which is always my favorite! Because I have heard many great reviews about Knuckleheads from family and friends, I would like to return again for a hopefully better experience! read more

We went to meet friends for dinner and we had a group of 8 people. They did not have a table to accommodate us so we said that we would be able to split up to be seated but the hostess said we could not do that. read more

Totally cool Cafe aka Kafe in historic Grand Rapids. Tonight was the first time I went there with my hubs, sisters and bro in laws. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door by the nicest employees. There are a couple window tables in front and more seating back past the bar area. We were seated back there since there were six of us. Our waitress was there immediately and got our drinks right away. Food was soon ordered and was served in a short time. We had a variety in our meal selection consisting of burgers, a BLT, sweet cherry salad and pork chops. The sides we had were fries, cole slaw and black beans. Everyone was more than satisfied with our meals and our waitress checked back a few times with more drinks. There is street parking and also parking on the side of the building. Very easy to enter and not far to walk. We will be going back since I had a salad this time which was delicious but with everyone raving about the burgers, I need to try one. read more

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Knuckleheads has the greatest Burgers on the Planet!!! Great Service and a Private Room for special Parties , looks like holds about 10 or 12 ( need to ask and reserve ) read more

Closed at 6 pm on a Thursday, even though the hours say they should be open. Going out of business?

We were staying at the nearby Mill House bed-and-breakfast. The folks there said Knuckleheads Kafe was one of their favorite places to eat. We took their advice and were happy we did. Most of the time when we get fresh cut fries out somewhere they are soggy. These were hot, crispy, and fresh. The burgers were juicy and cooked just as we ordered. My wife got a glass of Moscato that she said was amazing. Highly recommended! read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

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Absolutely LOVE this place! The salads are so good, generous portions and fresh! My husband always gets a burger and says they are amazing. Cute place, good music, good service.... Don't miss this one. read more

We always love the Cobb salad. All the ingredients are top notch and delicious ! The staff is friendly and very attentive

I had a great lunch here over the summer. We walked into town from the state park (Mary Jane Thurston) to do some window shopping, and hey, it happened to be lunchtime. We were seated quickly, orders taken and had great appetizers and salads. The quality was really good. The entrées were all a nice size portion, in fact my friends split the ribs and still had leftovers. My burger was really tasty and cooked just the way that I like it. Nice little place in a cute little town outside of Maumee. I would recommend it to my friends. read more

Best Cobb Salad around. Even the greens are excellent quality! Loads of Bacon, fresh Avocado, Blue cheese, Egg, and generous portion of grilled chicken. I chose this over the pork chop yesterday and glad I did! read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

I have ordered carryout a couple of different times. Burgers are great. Cobb Salad rocks. Caution: ask that they put you sauce cups in a carryout box or when you get it home, one 'might' come open and leak out of the bag that it is all in. (Getting on the seat of your car-ugh! The smell!) The french fries are awesome! Mac and cheese is amazing! Now, I am hungry! Cobb Salad Deep Dish Mac read more

Located in a quaint little town, Knuckleheads is a local favorite, even for a late-night dinner. We got into town late, and even at 9 pm, they were still serving their full dinner menu. We were seated immediately and were given a run down of the extensive beer selection here. I went with the blueberry lemonade shandy which was absolutely delicious (and only $4 which is crazy cheap coming from a city folk.) I started to peruse the specials menu, but as soon as I saw the mac and cheese menu, my search stopped. I'm not sure if this menu is year round, or just seasonal, but it features around 10 different varieties of homemade mac and cheeses; anything from a classic to a little crazier flavors. I ordered the buffalo mac, and others at the table ordered the classic and the chicken bacon ranch flavors. All mac and cheese dishes come with a side (I chose fries) and have the option to add chicken for $1. What arrived at the table was the most beautiful pasta masterpiece I have ever seen! Overflowing with cheesiness, this deep dish mac was steaming hot and looked and smelled absolutely delicious. And boy, it did not disappoint. Typically I find mac and cheese at restaurants to be a little too sweet, but my buffalo mac had a strong bleu cheese flavor with hints of buffalo sauce. It was rich and creamy, but not overwhelmingly so. It was a large portion, but I ate as much of it as I could because it was so delicious. I could go on an on about this flavor, and all the others that we tried, but you'll just have to try them yourself! Other than our meal, Knuckleheads had a very chill atmosphere with friendly service and a hometown vibe. But seriously, next time I'm in town I will be requesting a visit here! read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

My wife and I have eaten there several times now. Food quality is okay, still don't understand pureed black beans that look and taste like baby food. Waitress was nice, messed up sides for both my wife and I but eventually corrected. Also, kind of annoying that waitresses spend so much time standing and yakking at end of bar. Only reason for 4 stars, the incredible decision to stay with a billing system that requires a flashlight and magnifying glass to read the receipt. All the workers said there have been many complaints, but owner doesn't change. This is just outright stupid. Update review: Pureed, baby food black beans still suck. However, I had the steak and it is incredible! I was told that they hand cut them from a full loin. Cooked to perfection, juicy and really nice finish. Only comment, they put this wonderful steak on an ice cold plate. Apparently the plates are stored under an outside air vent or something. read more

Extremely good little corner restaurant in Grand Rapids. It is along a small mainstream strip of the very cozy old fashioned quaint town. Very modern interior, with a superb atmosphere for a date night, a night out with the friends, or just a quick bite to eat. The restaurant is in walking distance to the river as well, so you can enjoy the views and nature while digesting your food. The prices are very affordable, and the portions are superb. You get a generous amount of to sides with every burger. And let's just say that the burgers alone will fill you up. It is the type of burger where your eyes open wide and your mind starts debating whether you should roll up the sleeves or eat with silverware. We're talking large enough to conceal your knife blade inside of it haha. I got the Swiss Bacon Mushroom burger with fries and black beans as sides. The majority of burger meals ranked around $8. Very good price for the amount and taste you get. The vibe is grand, and the music is top notch hits from the 60s-80s. Every song playing tonight was terrific, ranging from: Pink Floyd, The Cure, Hendrix, The Doors, and more. Service is a little slow if you go during the high tide, which from one glimpse, seems to be from around 6pm till close. Drink wise, there is a bar, and they even have their own craft beer, along with the basic domestics. Drinks are average cost for craft beer, averaging around $5. I would have to say it is one of the best burgers I've ever eaten in Ohio, and it sure filled me up (which is not commonly said). If you want to enjoy the little town around it and it's antique and vintage stores, make sure you go earlier because they seem to close after 5pm? The bathroom was a single room, with one toilet and one urinal, no division, but it was clean. As for WiFi, there is none. What there is if you do not mind using your data plan, are two pokemon go pokestops, that you can place two lures and enjoy the catches and spinning. Side note, if you have Ting as your service provider, you will not have network connection in the entire town. read more

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Last night we took a ride along the river and stopped for dinner. This was our first time and it did not disappoint! Masks are required and employees were all wearing them. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Salad, my husband the BLT sandwich with fries and coleslaw and the daughter had a burger, side salad and fries. The service was excellent, the young lady working had the entire restaurant to work and she kept up with everyone. Amazing to see what I believe was the owner/manager pitching right in and helping her. Our food arrived quickly and each of us thought it was delicious. The salad was huge and could have been shared by two! The presentation was spot on. Perfect amount of salad dressing, blue cheese and Buffalo sauce (not overly saturated), The fries tasted home cut and were perfect. My husband said the coleslaw was very good and they didn't skimp on the size like most restaurants. The BLT had thick bacon and some type of red pepper sauce on it and that was delicious. Burger was cooked to order and perfect. Do yourself a favor and ride down to this quaint little town of Grand Rapids and enjoy shopping and stopping for a meal. Make sure you stroll along the path behind the shops and enjoy the peace and tranquillity the Maumee River offers. read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - Buffalo Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

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It was a busy weekend in Grand Rapids but Knuckleheads Kafe was up to the task. Fantastic service and food with a limited staff---bless their hearts---as they were working VERY hard to keep up with all the tables. Had the Cobb Salad and fries as recommended by many on this site. Huge portions and loaded with all the good stuff. read more

The food was outstanding! The atmosphere was very cool with a southwest theme. I highly recommend the salads! They're bursting with toppings, crispy spring mix, and tender meat. I don't drink, but they had a huge wine and beer selection also. read more

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Another stop for dinner and still no disappointments. My wife, youngest daughter and I went the other night for dinner. Out daughter ordered the BLT and my wife ordered a salad. The BLT was huge and packed with bacon. The salad had a lot on the plate with beets and cheese. They both loved their meals. We always order the bacon wrapped jalapeños which didn't disappoint. I ordered the pork chop and it was delicious. Great job once again to all the staff. read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños. - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

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I had the NY steak. It was incredible! I will order again! Cooked perfectly and the crust was awesome tender and juicy full of flavor. I also had the cold slaw and it was ok I prefer sweet this was more vinegary. Fries were good too. I would of liked a small dinner salad but all in all just a great dinner I'll be back! read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - NY steak fries and coleslaw - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

Good food (especially the broccoli cheese soup), fun atmosphere in a cozy little river town! Passing thru and we love small town, small businesses & restaurants! Just wish it had been daylight so we could look around. We'll have to come back through. read more

Great experience here! All staff, each and everyone of them wearing masks. Wiping down menus. Having people wait outside for tables. Really felt safe dining here. Food was great! read more

Came here a few weeks ago with my girlfriend, to try something new and I can gladly say I will not be returning here again. The food was EMBARRASSING to say the least. I orders a grilled chicken salad and the chicken looked like it came straight out of a Tyson chicken bag and tasted awful. The lettuce tasted like it has been sitting out for days and came straight from a bag at the grocery store. The silverware was dirty and the plates had food stains that you could wipe off with a finger.. the ONLY reason that they got 1 star, was because the Baked beans are the only good thing that restaurant has to offer. I would NOT recommend this to anyone. read more

I really love this restaurant...a lot...and have never had a bad meal here, in fact usually everything is always pretty tasty and amazing. I have only one complaint. Our server Michaela was terribly unfriendly. She didn't ask us once if we liked our meal and each time we asked her for something it was as if we were annoying her. She's the first waiter/waitress here that we've ever had an issue with. I hope the owner will have a talk with her and ask her to work on her attitude. If she had been pleasant with us we would have given the place five stars. read more

Really shocked at this restaurant. We walked in with a party of 9 people including my elderly father in law who can barely walk and three toddlers and were turned away because we have too many people In our party. We asked if we could be split up and not be on the same bill and we were still turned away. It was frustrating because a group of 6 people walked in right after us and were seated. I get it if you are short staffed but there were plenty of open tables. We have heard good things about this place and thought it would be perfect after taking our families after the canal boat ride. Which you aren't allowed to have any food or drink on it. Anyone can imagine what we were dealing with. I did not expect it to be so difficult to get 3 toddlers and an elderly person who were all hungry and thirsty into a local restaurant. I've never experienced this by any establishment and very disappointed in our treatment as a potential customer. read more

Great feel to the place. Very good sandwiches. They serve some local micro brews, which I love to try. Fair prices.

We were in town visiting old friends and decided to stop here based on reviews. We were very disappointed and while we will be back to explore Grand Rapids with the kids we will skip this restaurant! The good: Ambiance and location is nice. The bad: 1. Kids menu is terribly limited and obviously curated by someone without children. Who doesn't have some sort of chunk, strip, or other oddly shaped piece of chicken on their kids menu? 2. Ordered the chicken skewer appetizer for my youngest. $7 and less than 1/2 of a chicken breast. The portion was extremely small but the worst part was how overcooked these little pieces of chicken were. On a range of tender and juicy to jerky these were just shy of jerky. 3. Our expensive burgers were ordered medium well but delivered well to very well. Las Vegas in summertime has more moisture than our three burgers. 4. Vallient effort on homemade fries but the cool soggy potato strips couldn't be salvaged even with malt vinegar. 5. If it hadn't taken almost an hour to get our food we would have complained and sent everything back. Poor execution from a relatively high priced burger pub. We will not repeat this mistake again. I wish I would have taken a pictures read more

I got Tequila Chicken with fries and baked beans. Hubby got Pulled Beef with fries and baked beans! My sandwich was simply ok. The bread was amazing but truly there was only 3 tiny pieces of chicken on one cut half. There were onions and peppers but that's about it! My husbands sandwich was huge and delicious! We will return but I will try something different! read more

So, I have been here twice and had the same thing, and arguably should not be rating. But the Cobb brought me back, the rest of the menu looks great, and I am comfortable recommending. read more

Great place to eat. Cool atmosphere. Good food and service. Nice small town environment. Plenty of little shop to walk around after eating. read more

Knuckleheads Kafe - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Ohio

Their Cobb salad is the best that I ever had. They lose a star for having music that is much too loud, making conversation difficult. Also while their salads are excellent, they should be served with bread. I requested bread to go with my salad, the only thing they had available with store-bought white or wheat. It was unappetizing. It is my opinion as a former manager at a fine dining restaurant, that entree salads should always be served with homemade bread or rolls. The service is friendly, but only adequate. I had to request a refill for my tea, sugar for the tea as well, and was not asked if I would like dessert, instead, I was simply brought the bill. With these improvements, this restaurant should be at 5 stars. read more