Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7430 River St SE, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 965-0077
Website: http://www.obriensschoolhouse.com/
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Reviews
Meghann VanderZand
Incredible food- huge servings! Highly recommend the burgers and fries! The servers and cooks are kind! Definitely try this restaurant the next time you’re in Ada!
… moreLee Barker
WOW… Food is fantastic, service was 11 out of 10 and server was amazing!
But please… One thing that you need to know. Come HUNGRY, the portions are massive and cost is very good.
… moreBut please… One thing that you need to know. Come HUNGRY, the portions are massive and cost is very good.
Tyler Wiltshire
I was working in town on a jobsite and the homeowner Brandy recommended us here and it was burger Wednesday. We came in expecting great food and we’re still blown away! The portions were huge the prices were right and we all left extremely full and satisfied. I would absolutely recommend these guys to anyone.
… moreJohn Geha
08/13/24 – A second visit, another delicious dinner! Excellent salad and pastrami on rye! Again, great service
Ada Michigan is very fortunate to have the O’Briens Schoolhouse. I was told their burgers are fresh gound and delicious. Well, I can atest to both. Fresh, delicious, with crispy and hot fries, definitely not sitting in a tray. Oh, and not greasy. Wonderful setting in Ada Village! Service is excellent. They have multiple sandwiches, salads, and even ice cream with a great wine list, this is a perfect location to sit and relax and enjoy a fantastic burger. Fun, with a great patio, and very tasty.
… moreAda Michigan is very fortunate to have the O’Briens Schoolhouse. I was told their burgers are fresh gound and delicious. Well, I can atest to both. Fresh, delicious, with crispy and hot fries, definitely not sitting in a tray. Oh, and not greasy. Wonderful setting in Ada Village! Service is excellent. They have multiple sandwiches, salads, and even ice cream with a great wine list, this is a perfect location to sit and relax and enjoy a fantastic burger. Fun, with a great patio, and very tasty.
eli reeher
Very nice! Great food, awesome outdoor seating on a beautiful covered patio. Will definitely be back again.
… moreMeg Slagter
Fresh and huge portions. Great atmosphere in the heart of downtown Ada with a lovely view of the river. The ice cream selection for dessert is a must try!
… moreAlayna Pletcher
Food was so yummy! Portion sizes were huge, great size for the price. Our service was fantastic.
We ordered the BLTA, Cherry chicken wrap and burger protein bowl. All get a 5/5 stars from our party! We definitely plan to return.
… moreWe ordered the BLTA, Cherry chicken wrap and burger protein bowl. All get a 5/5 stars from our party! We definitely plan to return.
Aaron Lehrman
Big sloppy burger and tons of fries with a bit of a price tag.
– Schoolhouse Burger: HUGE! I’ve had some very large burgers before, but this one was a surprise. I am guessing 2/3 pounds total in the patties. I was a bit put off by the prices, but once I saw the size (and the amount of fries), I was not as put off.
They are called smash patties, but because of the size and thickness, it is not the traditional smash patty. This is an important distinction because true smash patties cook differently when they are thinner and have a much different texture cooking faster. These were a lot closer to traditional handmade patties. They were juicier as a result (which I prefer anyway). The other location’s burgers have been highly praised, but they didn’t seem terribly different from other locations I’ve visited. It’s not bad, but not superior (at least this time).
It is also very messy. I tried real hard to eat it regularly, but because it was so huge and the whole thing slid around like crazy, it was impossible by the time I was a third of the way through. After that, I had to eat the rest with a fork.
The toppings were fairly even except the onion and tomato. This accounted for almost half the height and was overwhelming the rest of the taste. It could probably use a bit more bacon (but anything could). There was a bit more mustard than ketchup (you have to decide if that is good because I prefer a lot more ketchup on my burgers myself).
I don’t think it was American Cheese like it described. Maybe WHITE American Cheese, which is another important distinction. I prefer the standard YELLOW American Cheese.
– Fries: A TON of fries! Thinner cut (my personal preference), warm, great texture, medium thick outer skin and fluffy center. They were cooked just right. They were quite salty. Most places are, but these were more salty than most.
– Service: Fairly standard, though slightly quicker to get to you. You seat yourself, but they come and serve you at the table. They use cloth napkins. Once I bit into the burger, I knew that wasn’t enough and asked for paper napkins, which they did supply.
One major issue I had with my visit was with the price. They changed their prices since they opened. In July when they opened, the Schoolhouse Burger was $17. That was what their website still had posted. Their menu when I arrived was different. I pointed that out and they even informed the owner. However, I was still charged the $18.50 on the menu. I was a bit disappointed, but paid it (the burger was HUGE).
I do my research with restaurants ahead of time to know the price, value, quality, and especially the story. I heard great things from multiple sources about O’Brien’s Deli & Burgers (which have hours impossible for me to visit most of the time), so I was excited to try the Schoolhouse location.
I knew this place just opened and I figured there’d be bumps. However, they have had another location before this one, so this is not their first rodeo.
– Atmosphere: Tiny interior. The tables are tightly lined up and servers are constantly walking sideways. There is a lot more room on the outdoor patios. It’s probably a place you want to visit to sit outside or for takeout. I was only there 20 minutes, so it wasn’t a big deal to me to sit inside.
The schoolhouse theme is kind of cool. I did notice the thick rope for pulling on the bell above the building.
Was it worth it? I think so. But it is a close one with the price changes. Would I recommend it? Yes, but not as a first choice.
Visited on a Saturday in September around 4:30pm.
… more– Schoolhouse Burger: HUGE! I’ve had some very large burgers before, but this one was a surprise. I am guessing 2/3 pounds total in the patties. I was a bit put off by the prices, but once I saw the size (and the amount of fries), I was not as put off.
They are called smash patties, but because of the size and thickness, it is not the traditional smash patty. This is an important distinction because true smash patties cook differently when they are thinner and have a much different texture cooking faster. These were a lot closer to traditional handmade patties. They were juicier as a result (which I prefer anyway). The other location’s burgers have been highly praised, but they didn’t seem terribly different from other locations I’ve visited. It’s not bad, but not superior (at least this time).
It is also very messy. I tried real hard to eat it regularly, but because it was so huge and the whole thing slid around like crazy, it was impossible by the time I was a third of the way through. After that, I had to eat the rest with a fork.
The toppings were fairly even except the onion and tomato. This accounted for almost half the height and was overwhelming the rest of the taste. It could probably use a bit more bacon (but anything could). There was a bit more mustard than ketchup (you have to decide if that is good because I prefer a lot more ketchup on my burgers myself).
I don’t think it was American Cheese like it described. Maybe WHITE American Cheese, which is another important distinction. I prefer the standard YELLOW American Cheese.
– Fries: A TON of fries! Thinner cut (my personal preference), warm, great texture, medium thick outer skin and fluffy center. They were cooked just right. They were quite salty. Most places are, but these were more salty than most.
– Service: Fairly standard, though slightly quicker to get to you. You seat yourself, but they come and serve you at the table. They use cloth napkins. Once I bit into the burger, I knew that wasn’t enough and asked for paper napkins, which they did supply.
One major issue I had with my visit was with the price. They changed their prices since they opened. In July when they opened, the Schoolhouse Burger was $17. That was what their website still had posted. Their menu when I arrived was different. I pointed that out and they even informed the owner. However, I was still charged the $18.50 on the menu. I was a bit disappointed, but paid it (the burger was HUGE).
I do my research with restaurants ahead of time to know the price, value, quality, and especially the story. I heard great things from multiple sources about O’Brien’s Deli & Burgers (which have hours impossible for me to visit most of the time), so I was excited to try the Schoolhouse location.
I knew this place just opened and I figured there’d be bumps. However, they have had another location before this one, so this is not their first rodeo.
– Atmosphere: Tiny interior. The tables are tightly lined up and servers are constantly walking sideways. There is a lot more room on the outdoor patios. It’s probably a place you want to visit to sit outside or for takeout. I was only there 20 minutes, so it wasn’t a big deal to me to sit inside.
The schoolhouse theme is kind of cool. I did notice the thick rope for pulling on the bell above the building.
Was it worth it? I think so. But it is a close one with the price changes. Would I recommend it? Yes, but not as a first choice.
Visited on a Saturday in September around 4:30pm.
Karin McAleenan
We order food from Obriens a lot. It’s great food but last night I ordered the Ahi tuna salad and they completely forgot to add Edame beans. It’s not an add on it’s supposed to be part of the salad. I’ll have to check the food before picking it up next time.
… moreMark Konyndyk
This place is the best place in Ada. The food quality is stellar and the portions are amazing! The owners once made breakfast for my father and I when we came in early. Everything they do from food to service feels like family. Hidden gem!
… more