great workers food and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely art on the wall, arcade games were fun to play as well

The food was excellent and our server Abby was phenomenal. The chickpea wings were our favorite.

If you are headed to a show at the Acrisure Amphitheater, Stella's is a great place to stop by! We arrived during happy hour so we were delighted to find $2 off our cocktails and $5 apps. We chose the pizza rolls and poor man's Buffalo wings, the Basil Lemonade and the Pocket Plums cocktails to start. All were affordable and delicious. Our group ordered a variety of burgers but the Smash burger and the Spicy Queso burgers were the favorites. Stella's also had fun arcade games for our youngest dinners to play while we waited for our food. Great spot! read more

Stella's Lounge - We all enjoyed our burgers, fries (and for the adults cocktails.) - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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My friends and I stopped in for a quick snack, and we're so glad we did. We ordered the nachos, and they were absolutely incredible!! The atmosphere was cool, and our server was super chill and friendly, which made us feel welcome right away. We only wish we had more time to stay because the rest of the menu looked just as good, and we'd love to come back to try more dishes. Service was a little on the slower side, but we were seated near the front on a Sunday night, so it's possible the restaurant was busier than it seemed. Either way, the food was well worth the wait. If you're looking for a place with great vibes and delicious food, this one is definitely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

A funky spot to stop while downtown, this quickly became a place we'd love to add to our regular rotation for a night out. Everyone was friendly, service was quick and efficient without feeling rushed, and the vibes were fantastic! We opted for nachos to start. Honestly, would've ordered a second batch instead of a burger if I had the chance, but we had already put in for burgers. Now, the burgers were also amazing, so you really can't go wrong. The chronic fries are DELICIOUS, with a perfect hint of heat to make them more unique. Prices were pretty good for serving size. We can't wait to make our way back (& hopefully that's soon!) read more

Stella's Lounge - Full Monte Nachos (V) (gs) - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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2nd time here!! Food and drinks were amazing!!! But the staff sucked!!! Well we sat at the bar. So the bartenders!!! Not friendly at all. Had to flag them down to order food, get condiments for the food, get more water. Never got any silverware or napkins. Also didn't know if you can order food online. She had her thumb up her a$$ the hole time. It was not busy at all. We stayed and it got busier, she did do a lot better once it got busier! Was my birthday and I could tell it was my birthday and no single worker ever told me happy birthday! The other shift after about 5pm ish was a lot better!! read more

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Still good 11 years later. This is the place to go for arcade games, stuffed burgers and good beer/ whiskey 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! read more

Stella's Lounge - Cubano Nachos and Pabst Light - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Another 5 star for Stella's , Cuban nachos are killer and the one of the best old fashioned in town , shoulda taken a pic since I had 3 server a gem , great people watching too before Jerry Seinfeld read more

Solid divey/punk vibes. Great drinks and food. Would recommend. Only downside was a snarky employee, but maybe they were having a bad day. All the other employees were great! read more

11/10 service and atmosphere. The artwork and decor is super neat. Best burgers in the city- cannot be overstated. When my friends visit from out of town, they beg for Stella's! read more

Stella's Lounge - Stella Blue and Walking Taco - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I genuinely can't think of a complaint about this place. There's pretty much a vegetarian option to go with each plate. We did the Mr. Fables with an Impossible patty and it was great! I do wish there was more of the dirty martini mayo. That sauce was SO good. The Chronic Fries were a fun surprise and a great pair with the burger. The Vegan Chick(pea) Wings with Sweet Chili sauce were awesome. It was a great shareable portion and were really tasty. The ambiance is the star here. Lots of fun decor and the service was friendly and quick. read more

Stella's Lounge - Mr. Fables burger with Impossible patty $15.00 (not sure if there was an upcharge for the impossible patty). - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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We were visiting Grand Rapids this weekend and we were told you have to dine at Stella's! What a cool experience! Great menu and great vibes too. Had the vegetarian samosa wraps for lunch- they were delicious and fresh. You can't go wrong with any of their burgers too! Our waitress Emily was very nice and helpful too!! Definitely a must stop to dine if you are in the city!! read more

My initial experience was frustrating. I ordered through Uber Eats and only received about half of my order. After contacting the restaurant, I was told the missing items would be remade and ready in about 20 minutes. It ultimately took closer to 45 minutes, and I had to drive to the restaurant myself to pick up food that should have arrived correctly the first time. That said, what changed my opinion was how the team handled the situation afterward. The General Manager personally came out, apologized sincerely, gave me her card, and told me to contact her directly so she could make things right. She took ownership of the mistake rather than making excuses, which I genuinely appreciated. Nobody likes dealing with a missing order, and there is definitely room for improvement in their Uber Eats process. However, mistakes happen in every business. What matters is how a company responds when things go wrong, and Stella's showed they care about their customers and reputation. Not a perfect experience, but the recovery effort and customer service earned back a lot of goodwill. We'll give them another chance. read more

Still my favorite burger in town! Great service from Kacie and Brooklyn and as bartenders go, that's basically the Avengers right there. I go pretty often and Kacie encouraged me to go beyond my usual order. She was absolutely right and I'm excited to try new menu items in the future. The food and the vibes are perfect - it's the best time you're going to have at a bar around here! read more

We came in on Tuesday, 2/18/25 for a 6pm reservation. We've made the mistake of trying to eat in downtown Grand Rapids before a show and couldn't get a table anywhere. So tonight we planned ahead! The last time we were here was probably 8 or 9 years ago. The menu is smaller than we remembered and they don't have bacon popcorn anymore! But there are some solid options and some great vegan entrees too! We were sat immediately and our server Bailey was fantastic, she came right over with waters. She answered a couple whiskey questions and came back a shortly to take our order. We both ordered the Government Cheese burger and it was delicious! The burger is stuffed with American cheese and had American on it as well. The onion ring was a nice touch! Of course we had chronic fries and my lips are still burning, but oh man they tasty! We were seated next to the pinball machines and other arcade games and it got pretty loud a couple times. There were more kids than I expected, and that definitely increased the volume. It wasn't packed and maybe we didn't need reservations, but I'm glad we had them for peace of mind. read more

Stella's Lounge - Government Cheese Burger with Chronic Fries - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food was very good! Our waitress was so sweet and had awesome recommendations! The Stella's punch is very refreshing!

Decided to revisit Stella's today. I love the electric vibe of the restaurant, which is filled with excitement and stimulation. There was a short line, and we were seated by the window to people-watch. Maggie, our server, was full of energy and excelled at managing her time with each of the eight tables in her section. She was the life of the party and helped make the experience a joyful one. My wife ordered the basic hamburger with onion rings, while I had the tater tots with warm cheese. The food was served hot, although it took a little while to arrive. The burger was tasty, and the onion rings were delightful. I enjoyed the tater tots with the warm cheese. They are known for their award-winning burgers, so no choice is wrong. The only drawback was the downtown parking issue. We managed to find a free spot four blocks away. read more

Love their vegan chicken sandwich! Food is always delicious. Staff is lovely. Can't wait to go back.

Way cool restaurant/bar in downtown Grand Rapids (...parking in the area is AWFUL, but not Stella's fault.) Great vibe, our waitress saw my Pearl Jam shirt and high-fived me... Usually when I'm at a new restaurant and try something new instead of the good ol' burger standby I always regret it - but not THIS time. When I asked my waitress if I should try the fried bologna sandwich or... she answered with an emphatic "yes". So I ordered it and have ZERO regrets... first time ever! Thick sliced bologna, with mustard aioli, pickle and chips on the sandwich. Yassssss! Even their plain fries were fresh and delicious. I tried the Liquid Death Rest in Peach .... Yummm! Great food, great vibe, great staff. This will be my 'go to' when I'm in GR visiting with my daughter. Thank you for everything, don't change a thing! read more

After hearing so many good things from friends, I finally got to try Stella's! I was planning a nice dinner for my friend's birthday and unfortunately the places we chose got booked or didn't take reservations. I called Stella's and talked to Tony, the manager and he was kind enough to make an exception even though they don't take reservations. I almost cried when he said that because I had been calling a couple different places at this point and his kindness made my night. I'm glad I got his name because when I got there and mentioned my reservation, the staff were confused. They called Tony and confirmed and was able to clear a table for my group though. This place is popular and there's limited seating so I do recommend calling ahead to check the wait time. I heard they were famous for their burgers so I got the mission impossible Hawaii because regardless of what people say, I love my pineapple on things. The burger was amazing, but I found out the real star was the Mac and cheese. My friend had ordered their vegan Mac and cheese but since they were out of the shrimp, she subbed it for vegan chicken and I tried a bite of her food and fell in love. I ended up ordering their Mac and cheese to go. As someone who can't have dairy, this vegan Mac and cheese was better than the one with real cheese! Although I had a pretty great experience, my other friend did let me know that she wasn't a fan of The Mr. Fables burger. She brought leftovers home and when she had it the next day, she said it made her stomach hurt. I'm a little disappointed about that because they're famous for their burgers so I hope it isn't a frequent issue. read more

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Consistently solid vegetarian/vegan takeout! It has been a while since I've dined in at Stella's, but as a vegetarian who craves a buffalo wing every now and then, their Poor Man's Wings (bomb potato wedges, do not skip these), and "Chickpea Wings" (fka Blessed Black Wings) hit the spot every time. read more

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Very eclectic and interactive establishment . The lighting was very dim and red. We were greeted when we arrived and seated right away. I liked that there were games to play everywhere. Games like pacman and pinball. Old school type of games. I really enjoy that. The menu offered a lot of gluten free and vegan options as well. The Full Montie nachos were super yummy spicy for being gluten free. I also enjoyed the chicken wings. I ordered the dry and dipped them in ranch. I was told the French fries were great here as well but didn't have them so I can not report. We enjoyed lemon drop shots and margaritas. Total bill without tip $103.88. read more

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An easy, four star choice for Stella's lounge. Can't miss on the stuffed cheeseburgers. Wide selection of brew and plenty of spirits to choose from . Quality friendly superb service on my visit. Ironic that among the retro pinball and video games from decades ago, there is a Bitcoin ATM which i felt was somewhat poetic in this fabulous downtown Grand Rapids establishment. Everything hit on all cylinders, with one exception. Skip the mac & cheese with until they ditch the Cheez-Its toppings. read more

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Arrived about 4:30pm and was seated right away. Had two teenage boys with me and so they really enjoyed playing retro arcade games while waiting for food. Service was kind and wonderful. Delicious burgers! read more

Tried it and loved it!! My server was astoundingly nice and accommodating with recommendations and she knew the menu so well. The vibe is retro definitely don't come if u don't like it noisy!! read more

Awesome atmosphere and friendly people. Sat at the bar and had great service even through the place was packed. Check it out if you are in the area. Burgers were also fantastic! read more

One of the best burgers I've had in a while. Very cool and retro place, our server was super fun and the drinks were good. Awesome spot.

I hadn't been here in a long time, so it was nice to stop by for dinner and drinks! Drinks Stella's Punch is a when-in-Rome kind of deal when visiting Stellas, although I will say it was a little too sweet for me the most recent time I got it! (Am I getting old????) However, it used to be my ~drink~, and I likely would've taken it in an IV if that was an option. Food Everyone knows Stella's burgers slap (and their black bean burger???? THE best) but I decided to try something new! I had the Skrimp Rangoon Mac and Cheese, mostly because everything in the title is one of my favorite things, but also because I was super interested in the vegan cheese sauce! It was soooo delicious, and although it wouldn't pass as "real" cheese IMO, it was certainly a worthy substitute. Derek got the "Call it What You Want" burger (???? I think?? It's been a minute). As I said, their burgers slap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Case closed, bring in the dancing lobsters. Definitely check Stellas out next time you're around! read more

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Love this throwback spot. Came here to meet a good friend of mine and another coworker for dinner. The first thing I saw was the old school video games! Nice. I had a run and coke and I think the bartender is my spirit animal because she made it just so that the drink turned a little bit darker. It jumped on me QUICK! The burger I had was on point and the fries were good. Yes! I'd come back here too. read more

Old fashioned with no cherry. Odd. Usually there's a cherry and some orange rind. Anyway, they had something saying GQ voted it the best burger place. I've had waaaaaay better. I got the Government Cheese and the stuffed cheese in the middle was gone. Dry as heck. My coworker said hers was dry too and had much better burgers by far. The service was as good as it could be. We had a large group of people eating. Everything took a long time to come out. The place was cool looking, reminded me of a few places downtown Chicago read more

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Can't believe I've never written a review for Stella's! I consider them to be a Grand Rapids staple and I've been here plenty of times now. Great bar atmosphere and super laid back. Depending on when you go, like before an event downtown, it may be super busy and you'll have to wait but I've typically been pretty lucky about getting a quick table. Their drinks are reasonably priced as is their food. I recently came here for dinner on a Thursday and they do $5 off all dine-in burgers on that day. The last few times I've opted for one of their impossible burgers and I do like this quite a bit. Their regular burgers are good as well. I will say I have had better burgers elsewhere around time but this is a good standby. I am not a huge fan of their fries or their ranch but it's not a dealbreaker. It's cool that they have arcade games around the place that you can play and old cartoons or tv shows playing on the tvs! read more

Stella's Lounge - Krabby Patty (V) - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We happened to be staying in Grand Rapids for a night on our way to Detroit and were looking for places that fit our personality and bar/restaurant preferences. We checked out Stella's because I was told it was a little 'divey' but still had good food, ambiance, and activities. I ended up having their Road Runner wrap and our server graciously allowed me to substitute in their Chronic fries for the tortilla chips and pico. The wrap was excellent, the fries were a little spicy for my taste, but I have a sensitive palate. Great beer and bourbon selection suited my tastes. Service was good, but their preference was definitely more focused to their regular local's crowd. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes this type of bar/restaurant. read more

My husband and I were staying downtown for the weekend and stumbled upon this amazing bar. It's got five bar vibes but a very eclectic menu, including lots of vegan options. Bartenders were super laid back and friendly and treated us like regulars. Lots of drink options priced reasonably. This spot is not to miss, especially if you wanna get away from the typical sports bar ambiance. read more

I love stella's. Now that brick road pizza is gone this is one of the only places left with multiple yummy vegan junk food items. when my bvf (best vegan friend) comes to visit me, we HAVE to go to Stella's for some poor man's potato wings...a must try if you've never had them. the best way to describe them is the most crispy and flavorful potato wedge you've ever had in your life. on our most recent trip we started off with the poor man's potato wings (half mild and half sweet chili sauce) and we were feeling adventurous so we tired the avocado nuggets as well. the potato wings never disappoint and i found a new favorite sauce (sweet chili). the nuggets weren't great and I would not get again. just a very mushy texture but I expected that. The vegan ranch severed with both though... yum our last visit we split the vegan nachos and they were not earth shattering delicious from what I remember. this time we tried the hippie stuffed burger and YUM. this black bean lentil burger definitely fell apart but I picked up every last bit and ate it. so good. My boyfriend... only a vegan when i'm cooking... ordered the "call it what you want" burger and said it was the best burger he has ever had. the pineapple butter really did it for him. oh and they have pretzel buns and they're great too. love stella's because vegans like junk food too! read more

Stella's Lounge - Poor Man's Wings (V) - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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New to GR and went last night. Got the vegan nachos and while it looked a little small, it was soooo filling and delicious. Our waiter was great and I can't wait to go back and try some other menu items. read more

Stella's was recommended to me by a vegan friend, and specifically for the vegan wings. I was completely shocked at how incredible the food was, and the vast amount of vegan options available! The vegan options are some of the most creative that I've seen at a restaurant offering both vegan and non-vegan options! The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The service was incredibly fast! The ambiance was second yo none! A very incredible atmosphere! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in recently when I was on a trip to Grand Rapids to meet some colleagues. I was running late, so when I arrived they'd already placed orders and had just received their food. I went to the bar to place mine and stood there for nearly 45 minutes without anyone so much as acknowledging me. My colleagues finished eating/drinking, and I still hadn't gotten an order in, so we left. Had to stop at a different establishment to actually get something to eat. It's one thing to have a sort of dive bar feel going, but this was a whole new level of bad. read more

It's been a minute since I've been here or gotten downtown in general. But I remembered the deliciousness of old and desired a tasty burger so met a buddy visiting from out of town to try this spot again. We had a friendly and engaging server (go green) and it was very quiet for our 1pm later lunch: plenty of spots to choose from inside or outside. Maybe not as great as I remember but still one of the better burgers in town as it was definitely a mouthful and juicy. I went with the queso jalapeño burger and the jalapeño kick was there but the queso seemed a little bit lacking, still delicious but desiring just a bit more. Fries on the side were flavorful though. This is still a must try. Wondering where the big ballah burger went though? Another one I remember from a few years back read more

Stella's Lounge - The Queso Jalapeño Burger - Burgers Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Long time patron, here! Love the ambiance! The food is always good and the service is always friendly. If you're looking for a fresh place to relax and unwind, I highly recommend! read more

Stella's Lounge ain't fancy but it does have great food, good ambiance, and friendly staff. We came with some friends playing a show in town and had a quick bite. They have a ton of folks in their group that are vegetarian/vegan (or just eat light before shows) and they had a good selection of offerings for those diets. I think everyone in my party but me had some sort of salad! I, on the other hand, went with the vegetarian nachos which were really enjoyable (and yes, the salad people did pick off my plate in jealousy!). Our waitress was lovely and everyone on staff was really nice. The seating is a little rough (our booth's cushions had seen better days) but overall it was comfortable and a fun place to enjoy a meal. Good tunes over the PA, too. By the way, between this spot and The Pyramid Scheme across the street pinball fanatics will be happy! They also have a bunch of arcade games (including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which triggered a bit of PTSD from my days trying to beat it as a kid, tbh) that would make a fun night out if you just want a bite, a drink, and some entertainment. Or stop in before a show across the street and make an experience out of it! read more