When Grand Rapids residents reflect on the restaurants they miss most, a few familiar names always come up—and one of them is about to make a one-night-only comeback!
The Rise and Fall of Jonny B’z
Remember Jonny B’z?
The hot dog and burger joint first opened in 2010 at 638 Wealthy St. A few years later, it moved down the street to a larger location at 701 Wealthy St. SE.
Then, in 2019, Jonny B’z was no more. The eatery shuttered and reopened as Royal’s, serving some of the same favorites, but expanding the menu with breakfast and other comfort food classics. The diner later transitioned to a pizza joint and sports bar… before finally closing for good in 2022. Eventually an-all day breakfast joint based Lansing, Good Truckin’ Diner, opened up at the space…