West Michigan Favorite Nonla Burger Is Opening a New Grand Rapids Restaurant
West Michigan sure takes its burgers seriously. We would know: We just wrapped up a poll asking for your favorite burger joints in the area. After nearly 10,000 votes poured in, the passion was undeniable. You can check out who won the ultimate crown right here. With that kind of appetite in town, any news about a local favorite expanding is a big deal!
Grand Rapids, get ready for a new Nonla Burger location.
Nonla Burger Teases New Knapp's Corner Restaurant
Nonla Burger dropped a teaser on social media confirming they're putting the final touches on a new Grand Rapids spot in the Knapp's Corner area:
While the post kept the specific address under wraps, local Redditors had already put the pieces together. Sleuths spotted new Nonla Burger signs up at Celebration Village (2090 Celebration Dr. NE), moving into the former Firehouse Subs space across from Celebration Cinema North.
The Nonla Story and Menu
Co-owners Johnny and Kelly Nguyen alongside Kyle and Natashia Monk first brought Nonla from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids in late 2022 when they opened on Bridge Street. Johnny brings a Michelin-starred background to casual comfort food, and it shows.
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Alongside their Burdick Street and Drake Road spots in Kalamazoo, plus their new quick-serve Asian concept called Hot Box next door on Drake Road, this will be their second GR location.
The restaurant is known for their classics like the N.B. Double (two Angus beef smash patties stacked with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Nonla spread), the hand-dipped Hot Chicken Sando, and loaded Nonla Way Fries topped with melted cheese, grilled onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. For sides and apps, they also serve up crispy wings and fried Brussels sprouts.
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Rotating Chef Specials and Shakes
Part of the fun with Nonla is their super creative rotating specials. You might see juicy burgers topped with pickled bean sprouts, caramelized onions, fried pickles, BBQ burnt ends, truffle aioli, portobello mushrooms, garlic-battered cheese curds, or a sunny-side-up egg.
They also run rotating sandwich creations like Chicken Parmesan, Philly Cheesesteak, Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly, Icelandic Cod, and Pork Belly Banh Mi, plus wraps, quesadillas, breakfast items, and specialty hot dogs.
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For dessert, their "Shake of the Day" gives sweet treats their own moment to shine. They routinely drop over-the-top specialty flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Salted Caramel Pretzel, Mint Chocolate Cookie Monster, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee.
When Is Nonla Burger Opening in Knapp's Corner?
While the owners shared onn social media they're putting the "finishing touches" on the new restaurant, an exact opening day has yet to be shared.
Keep your eyes open next time you're heading out to catch a movie at Celebration, and follow Nonla Burger on Facebook for updates!
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