A staple burger joint here in Grand Rapids, MI. Always consistently great tasting burgers & onion rings, fries, shakes, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Burger & Onion Rings
Phil Andrews
Love it best burger I know
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kerry F.
The choo-choo grill is an endangered species. A throwback to a simpler time where Food wasn't trying to be cutting edge but instead just focused on being delicious. The choo-choo grill is your classic American diner. Serving up both breakfast and lunch the food is not fancy, but it is made with love And is made well. The interior is small two booths and counter seating only. What is probably most remarkable, though is that you're only a stranger there once. Every time we dine in, I am amazed at the number of regulars and repeat customers. What's even more impressive that they are remembered by the staff in return. There's terrific community connection going on within this small brick building. Rick, Kathy and Mary do a fantastic job making you feel welcome while simultaneously keeping your coffee mug filled and your order out to you fast. My personal go to is always the cakes and more there is something about a fluffy pancake hot off the flat top that is just magical and don't you dare leave without trying one of their malts ! The chocolate peanut butter is to die for! Currently the building is for sale, so who knows how much time we'll have left before the last train pulls out of the station, so get in and enjoy it while you can.
Kristian Bramer
Great food at a great price! I tried the depot burger with chili on the side and my wife got a ham and Swiss melt. Everything was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili
dan g.
i'm obsessed with this place. small but cozy with quality classic dishes and a homey out-of-time atmosphere that's much needed in today's hustle and bustle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich Kliza
Breakfast waa fantastic..went back for a burger and chili...and it was also top notch.We will go back tomarrow for anorher round of breakfast..wish i lived around here ..j would support thier place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakman Breakfast with Ham
Danielle Kliza
The best breakfast I've had in a very long time reminded me of my grandma's. We also went back for lunch because we heard they had the best burgers. My husband tried the olive burger and was very happy with it, and my cheeseburger was very good. Chili was yummy, too! It's very small but cozy and staff was great! Highly recommended checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili, Olive Burger & Onion Rings, Breakman Breakfast with Ham
Michael Shane
Just can’t get a better burger and fries anywhere else in the city.
Love the mom & pop feel of this diner. Owners are fun. The food was great too. The mushroom & swiss melt and pb chocolate malt were the favorites among the group.
I ordered take out today for two. My first time here. I was very pleased with the take out food. It was very good. Atmosphere was great,as well. And the timeline for my food was spot on. Two thumbs up on the experience. Will definitely be back,,, perhaps for breakfast.
Burger was great. Unsalted fries were not expected but still had a fresh taste.Parking: Parking is shared and may be a bit difficult during rush times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Stuart B.
Old school diner with very friendly service. This place is usually busy with small counter and a few small tables. The burger plate was very traditional, one of the few places where they ask how you want it cooked. I ordered this 1/2 pound burger as medium but it came medium-well. Still tasted good though.
Mateo Gebon
I had the chance to stop by for lunch one afternoon with a friend, and it was like a pleasant trip back in time. Diners like this are pretty rare nowadays. The service was quick, and the decor was cozy with a train theme. The root beer came in a frosted mug, and the food was delicious. I had the chili and an olive burger, and they were both great. Lots of olive flavor in the burger gave it a salty, savory flavor that’s hard to put down. I really wish I knew about this place earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Williams
A delightful blast from the past. My husband's chocolate peanut butter malt was out of this world!
A staple burger joint here in Grand Rapids, MI. Always consistently great tasting burgers & onion rings, fries, shakes, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Burger & Onion Rings
Love it best burger I know
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The choo-choo grill is an endangered species. A throwback to a simpler time where Food wasn't trying to be cutting edge but instead just focused on being delicious. The choo-choo grill is your classic American diner. Serving up both breakfast and lunch the food is not fancy, but it is made with love And is made well. The interior is small two booths and counter seating only. What is probably most remarkable, though is that you're only a stranger there once. Every time we dine in, I am amazed at the number of regulars and repeat customers. What's even more impressive that they are remembered by the staff in return. There's terrific community connection going on within this small brick building. Rick, Kathy and Mary do a fantastic job making you feel welcome while simultaneously keeping your coffee mug filled and your order out to you fast. My personal go to is always the cakes and more there is something about a fluffy pancake hot off the flat top that is just magical and don't you dare leave without trying one of their malts ! The chocolate peanut butter is to die for! Currently the building is for sale, so who knows how much time we'll have left before the last train pulls out of the station, so get in and enjoy it while you can.
Great food at a great price! I tried the depot burger with chili on the side and my wife got a ham and Swiss melt. Everything was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili
i'm obsessed with this place. small but cozy with quality classic dishes and a homey out-of-time atmosphere that's much needed in today's hustle and bustle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast waa fantastic..went back for a burger and chili...and it was also top notch.We will go back tomarrow for anorher round of breakfast..wish i lived around here ..j would support thier place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakman Breakfast with Ham
The best breakfast I've had in a very long time reminded me of my grandma's. We also went back for lunch because we heard they had the best burgers. My husband tried the olive burger and was very happy with it, and my cheeseburger was very good. Chili was yummy, too! It's very small but cozy and staff was great! Highly recommended checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili, Olive Burger & Onion Rings, Breakman Breakfast with Ham
Just can’t get a better burger and fries anywhere else in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt, Fries, Olive Burger & Onion Rings, Red Caboose
Love the mom & pop feel of this diner. Owners are fun. The food was great too. The mushroom & swiss melt and pb chocolate malt were the favorites among the group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deluxe Hamburger with Onion Rings, Grilled Cheese, Root Beer Float
I ordered take out today for two. My first time here. I was very pleased with the take out food. It was very good. Atmosphere was great,as well. And the timeline for my food was spot on. Two thumbs up on the experience. Will definitely be back,,, perhaps for breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Burger was great. Unsalted fries were not expected but still had a fresh taste.Parking: Parking is shared and may be a bit difficult during rush times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Old school diner with very friendly service. This place is usually busy with small counter and a few small tables. The burger plate was very traditional, one of the few places where they ask how you want it cooked. I ordered this 1/2 pound burger as medium but it came medium-well. Still tasted good though.
I had the chance to stop by for lunch one afternoon with a friend, and it was like a pleasant trip back in time. Diners like this are pretty rare nowadays. The service was quick, and the decor was cozy with a train theme. The root beer came in a frosted mug, and the food was delicious. I had the chili and an olive burger, and they were both great. Lots of olive flavor in the burger gave it a salty, savory flavor that’s hard to put down. I really wish I knew about this place earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful blast from the past. My husband's chocolate peanut butter malt was out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Melt
Great deluxe burgers, onion rings were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger