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    Aaryn J.

    A true takeout staple in Grand Rapids. A set thin salty patties with fresh veggie topping, creative sauces and a fresh bun from nantucket bakery. The line may be long, but it is truly worth the wait! Only a couple tables, but my favorite thing to do is grab a burger and fine a bench or park to eat at!

    Sara Annela T.

    YUM-ME. This was on a 'Top 10 best burgers in' and figured to give it a try. Ordered the classic double, Malcom double, and kimchi fries with Thai basil mayo. Absolutely delicious! Forgive me when I say there were multiple old couples sitting inside and a line out the door of college aged kids waiting to place their orders. You know it's good when you have that much diversity in age. I wouldn't recommend sitting inside unless you like small spaces and people watching. A lady walked out raving about the pistachio soda, so we tried it. SKIP. The blueberry lemon was better, but still not something I'd order again. King is cash, but they do take card. There are a few tables inside, but once it gets busy, it feels a bit cramped and awkward.

    Misgana S.

    Everyone calls black napkin the best burger in Grand Rapids and honestly I can see why. I got the classic double burger and it was delicious. Simple but done really well. The smash patties were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The fries were really good too. We tried all of their sauces except the regular mayo and liked most of them! The line is almost always out the door, which might feel intimidating at first, but it moved pretty quickly so the wait was not too bad. It is a takeout style spot with a couple of tables inside but the food definitely lives up to the hype. If you are craving a really solid burger, black napkin is worth a shot!

    Just Salted Fries with Sundried Tomato Ranch
    Izzy W.

    We were a little intimidated walking up to building with the line going outside the door but it was SO worth the wait and didn't take long at all. Our server (order taker?) was so sweet and had such a kind, chill vibe. We both got doubles and they were so delicious and filling. I got Le College Dropout and I loved it, the crispy edges on the patties is superb. This one does have a bit of sweetness due to the tomato jam I think so if you're into that you'll love this burger. The fries were also delicious, perfectly salted and soooo crispy. So glad we went with the sun-dried tomato ranch as well. The sodas were also super unique! I tried a few sips of the golden cola and it was super interesting and full of warm spices.

    Inside black napkin
    Tatiana M.

    A must-try burger place in Grand Rapids! A legit smash burger place where they don't mess around with any frills. Quality and customer service are the only two things you need, and they serve them up perfectly. The burger itself was very good. Not great, but very good. The outside of my burger meat had this smell that was a little... "what is that smell". I couldn't pinpoint it, and I still can't. But aside from that, it was delicious. The fries are an insanely generous portion with the most amount of seasoning I've ever seen. It was great. It's a local spot in the heart of one of Grand Rapid's best neighborhoods. Support them if you're nearby!

    The battered fries. I am not a fan.
    Phil G.

    This is a fun, hip little takeout place on Fulton and Diamond. There has been an extraordinary amount of hype regarding this place and so my kids and I tried it out not long after it opened (in 2022, I believe). We all got the smash burgers and were not really impressed. Since then, I've tried it twice more just to make sure our first experience wasn't a fluke or an off day. It wasn't. (I went alone since neither of my kids wanted to return.) Although the service is always friendly, the prices are reasonable and the vibe is cool, it doesn't make up for the food. My take: this is a prime example of the "Emperor's New Clothes" effect. The burgers are nowhere near the best in GR, and do not even crack my top 10. I find the patties to be consistently over-salted and overcooked, even for a smash patty. The sauces are ok, but nothing special, and the battered French fries are 'meh'. If you get the "Custy Dust" flavored fries, then be ready for a full-on sodium bomb that eclipses any 'flavoring' they were supposed to have had on them. Is this place terrible? Not at all, but there is zero chance I would opt to stand in line for their burgers when there are so many superior places in town to choose from. I could understand if you've not been to many of the other burger places in GR, but I've been to over 40 of them and I am not going to follow the crowd on this one. The king is nekkid, and his food is 'mid' at best.

    Fries and aioli
    Cole R.

    This is probably one of the top 3 burgers I've had in my life, certainly one of the best smashburgers I've had. Stopped in here on a Saturday for some late lunch. Small line outside and a little bit cramped inside with only a few tables open if you want to eat inside. Its takeout so not a knock against them for that. Food took a little bit but you can tell everything is fresh so well worth it. The artisan sodas are really cool. I got a golden cola and it tasted like spiced wine lol, interesting flavors. The fries were super crispy and perfectly salted. Really really good fries and choices of dipping sauces are a plus. And the burger !! Loads of crispy meat bits around, and the patty was flavorful and delicious. Everything tasted very fresh and amazing. My girlfriend and I both sat back after and noted how incredible it was, and we ate in the car! Wish this place was closer, but just about worth making the trip! If you're in Grand rapids or passing through, it's worth it. If this place was in nyc there would be an hour+ line everyday.

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    Sam A.

    Easily the best restaurant in all of Grand Rapids. Well, more takeout than restaurant, but the food is unmatched. Not a ton of indoor seating, FYI. Big Malcolm is an elevated Big Mac Le College Dropout is one of our favorites and it comes with smashed onions, arugula, peppercorn tomato jam, and an herb de Provence mayo. They've also got a rotating burger special that you can find on their Instagram account. Make sure to get a double on the patties or else it's sort of bun/topping-heavy. Fries are battered well and very crispy. By far and away my favorite kind of fries. Try the kimchi and white cheddar dusted ones with a side of the Thai Basil mayo or the tomato basil ranch -- all of them are a great addition for just 50 cents. Also get an "any color you like" popsicle while you wait. Bunch of fun flavors to pick from. Same goes for their house made colas. It's soda water mixed with their house made syrup, and somehow they can do no wrong in whatever they make. Drinks, burgers, fries, sauces, dessert -- all top notch and paired with the nicest people working there. Can't ask for more than that. 5 stars and continues to be our favorite burger spot in Grand Rapids.

    Bailey L.

    While visiting my family, on their must do list for us this trip, was visiting Black Napkin. A casual, high traffic, small takeout only burger spot (few small tables inside). To make it even more exclusive. You have to order in person, no calling ahead or pick up orders. They clearly have a a great rep as they seem to have a consistent line wrapping around their building, which I think is par for the course (sounds scarier than it is, or does move at a reasonable pace.) They're open Wednesday's through Saturday's or until they sell out, which they did this fine holiday weekend! On to the important stuff: They have a lean line up of burgers, chicken sandwiches and a few weekly specials, a variety of seasoned fries, homemade pops and popsicles. You can get the burger as a single, double or triple. I opted for Le College Drop Out burger, that came with a delicious tomato jam, arugula, caramelizes onions and grand cru cheese. Two words: Chefs kiss*! Classic smash burger thinness, gooey cheese and lots of flavor. I highly recommend getting at least two patties, as they're only 3 oz each, which is honestly my only gripe, a single should have at least 4 oz for the price, but I regress. On to the fries, honestly I can't describe how good these fries were. They are generously seasoned, flavorful, crispy potato perfection. Don't hesitate, just order! They have lightly salted or a few specials seasoning blends including kimchi and white cheddar, rust, which is a combination of paprika, coriander and garlic or salt and red wine vinegar and of course a line up of dipping sauces to pair. I do wish each fry came with one, as they are extra, but still worth it. I also tried my sister's pop and it was very good, so if that's your jam definitely get one! Everything traveled so well too for our 20 minutes back home, including the fries. The vibe of the place is super fun, artsy and friendly service to match. They do check the line periodically as well, to make sure no one waits for a sold out disappointments. I don't know if it's a "quick" bite spot with their rep, so plan accordingly, but if you got a little time or don't mine waiting, it's definitely a burger worth getting! I'll be back Black Linen!

    Double Big Malcolm Burger
    Kim N.

    This is my second time ordering from here, and I got there at around 5:15pm and there was no line. There's just a few high top tables inside, so it's mainly a takeout spot. This was my first time ordering a burger here - I got the double big malcolm. Each smash patty is 3 oz - this was the perfect size for me (or I would get a single). The crispy edges on the patty were super tasty! Also, the plain salted fries were perfectly fried. I loved them with the sun dried tomato ranch. I wish this place added milkshakes to their menu!!

    Joe J.

    Was visiting GR for the weekend and stopped in! Recommended by a local and glad I went. Line was about 20 minutes long and there are only a few tables inside, so expect a wait or plan to take it to go. Staff was unreal -- seriously some of the friendliest people I've ever met. Everyone there made you feel like the most important person in the world. I had the double Big Malcolm burger. Solid smash burger, super thin patties and nicely topped. A little too salty for me, but still good. Added onions and liked the extra crunch. The salt n red wine vinegar fries were awesome -- hot, crispy, fresh cut. Tried a few sauces too (50 cents each) and they were all solid. Had a ruby red fresca to drink, kind of Squirt-adjacent but better. Finished with a popsicle, which was a fun little treat. Worth the stop if you're in town.

    Classic burger with fries
    Grace D.

    Delicious food. This is my top recommendation for food in GR. I literally dream of black napkin. The people are great and the food is even better. Such a tiny space for such a great experience. Definitely don't miss out on it!

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    This was our first time trying black napkin and we've heard great things about them but never had the chance to try them until recently. I don't know why we waited so long to try this place out. Hands down one of the best burgers we've had! The patties were so fresh and flavorful! The fries were well seasoned and fried to perfection.

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    Unique take on the most ordinary American take-outs( burgers& fries) & whimsical homemade soft drinks. Excellent service!!

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