New Board Game Lounge to Replace Iconic Grand Rapids Restaurant

It was sad to say goodbye to a 70+ year-old Grand Rapids restaurant earlier this year — but now we know what's moving in!

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2025 has seen multiple restaurant closures in the Grand Rapids area, among them, Fat Boy Burgers on Plainfield Ave. Since 1952 it had been serving up breakfast, burgers, fries, sandwiches, hot dogs, and more in a classic diner setting.

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In addition, locals raved about the milkshakes and onion rings. In September 2024, the owners of the beloved restaurant shared that it had gone up for sale, citing a series of setbacks like the pandemic and inflation.

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In January 2025, it was announced that Fat Boy Burgers had been sold and was shutting down for good. We didn't know who bought it — until now!

A new board game café is set to move into the space once occupied by Fat Boy Burgers. According to Crain's Grand Rapids the eatery is called Kobold's Kitchen, after a character in Dungeons and Dragons. It will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can choose from more than 800 table top games to play! The menu will have many handheld options and include global fare from empanadas to smash burgers.

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Crain's Grand Rapids reports that renovations will begin once approved by the city. The owner of Kobold's Kitchen, Theodore Geiger, is hoping to be open by August.

Follow the new restaurant on Instagram for updates!