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22 Essential Metro Detroit Burger Destinations

Old-school slider counters, crispy-edged smash burgers, and more

by Serena Maria Daniels Updated
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by Serena Maria Daniels Updated
Mike Ferdinande

It's easy to see why a good burger is so loved. A juicy, ground beef patty sandwiched on a fresh, fluffy bun acts like a blank canvas for the culinarily adventurous. No matter how the patty is topped — be it with American cheese, kimchi, or jalapeño poppers — the potential flavor combinations are limitless.

Here in metro Detroit, there's a burger for many appetites and budgets. From the old-school sliders at Telway Hamburgers to the gourmet variety at Green Dot Stables to new American cheeseburgers served at Grey Ghost or smash patties with bits of bacon in the ground beef, it can be tough to sort out which is best. Below find 22 essential spots worthy of a burger bucket list.

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Named one of Eater’s best new restaurants in 2019, Marrow is an essential source for locally sourced meats. In addition to offering destination-worthy meals like a prix fixe, a la carte options like the roast bone marrow, and fun classes to learn all manner of cooking techniques, Marrow makes a really impressive smash burger that leans in on the spot’s butchery expertise. Each burger comes with two well-done patties made with beef and bits of bacon, pickles, local greens, American cheese, and Marrow’s own creamy Kerch sauce — all served in a sesame seed bun. Expect to find the burger on the restaurant’s lunch menu.

8044 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 513-0361
(313) 513-0361

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The Food Exchange

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Located on Harper Avenue in Detroit, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant is home to the Big Baby: a 12-ounce patty topped with corned beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, American and Swiss cheese, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. It’s big enough to split it with a friend and is available for carryout or delivery. Place orders by phone or online.

8451 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 579-5616
(313) 579-5616
An employee holds the Big Baby sliced in half at Food Exchange. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Cutters Bar & Grill

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It’s all about burgers at this Eastern Market institution and here, they can’t get much fresher. Guests can select five, eight, 16 (or two 16-ounce) patties made with ground beef seasoned with house spices, and sourced directly from Saad’s down the street. For the truly daring, opt for a stuffed burger, like the Cutter’s Stuffed — consisting of an eight-ounce seasoned patty filled with bacon and cheddar cheese.

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-0960
(313) 393-0960
A burger with two thick patties and three buns, is held together with a steak knife and surrounded by french fries on a plate.
Cutter’s
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Motor City Sports Bar & Grill

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Find thick, buttery patties at this sports bar, with locations in Warren and Hamtramck (note, the Hamtramck locale has been temporarily closed for several months for repairs, according to its social media page). The cheeseburgers here are classic, huge patties with American cheese melting over the side. The beef is perfectly seasoned. Add a side of waffle fries and a pitcher of draft to complete the meal.

21231 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48091
(586) 755-4750
(586) 755-4750

Mister Dips

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Mister Dips, the griddled burger and fancy soft serve joint situated in Parker’s Alley in downtown, features three burgers, including the Classic Wedge Dip, made with crispy bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and blue cheese mayo. Round out the meal with waffle fries and one of the spot’s Dairy Dips — sweet soft-serve ice cream cones that come in several flavors.

19 E Grand River Ave, Parkers Aly, Detroit, MI 48226

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Grey Ghost Detroit

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Whether it’s a dry-aged steak or a patty, Grey Ghost's kitchen has a way with beef. This burger is definitely a step up from the typical burger stand meal, but the preparation is classic with two griddle patties layered with melty slices of American cheese, chopped lettuce, and special sauce with mayonnaise and onions. Putting an egg on it takes the whole experience to another level.

47 E Watson St., Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 262-6534
(313) 262-6534
A double decker cheeseburger with a dark brown sesame bun and a steak knife poking out of the top. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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California Burgerz

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Loosely inspired by the aesthetic of that one famous burger chain on the West Coast, California Burgerz — now with a second location in Warren — carries an all-halal menu of seasoned curly fries, thick milkshakes, and juicy Angus beef burgers, like the LA Bacon Burger that comes with a quarter-pound patty, beef bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, two slices of American cheese, the spot’s signature CB sauce, all on a brioche bun.

12045 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 703-8000
(313) 703-8000

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Royale with Cheese

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This popular Midtown restaurant takes its name from a familiar line uttered in Pulp Fiction about McDonald’s in France, but the relationship to limp fast food burgers ends there. Burgers here come with a range of creative toppings such as the Mia Wallace with candied turkey bacon, mesquite barbecue chips, roasted corn and poblano peppers, melty cheese, and honey-ancho barbecue sauce.

4163 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 315-3014
(313) 315-3014

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Honest John's Bar & Grill

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Find good, classic pub burgers at this Selden Street bar. Served up with all the fixings on a bun, the classic 100 percent ground chuck burger is a thing of beauty. Kick it up a notch with barbecue, bacon, and cheddar burger. Served until midnight, it’s surely one of the best late-night eats in the city.

488 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5646
(313) 832-5646
A burger on a sesame bun with sliced tomato, red onion, bacon, lettuce, and cheese with a basket of fries.
Served up with all the fixings on a bun, the classic 100 percent ground chuck burger is a thing of beauty
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Nemo's Bar

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With more than 50 years of service to the Corktown neighborhood, this baseball bar has staked a spot in the Detroit burger pantheon. Order the burger and dress it up with Nemo's special mustard sauce.

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 965-3180
(313) 965-3180
A burger with layers of iceberg lettuce, tomato, and white melted cheese with potato chips. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Green Dot Stables

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The wonderful thing about Green Dot’s diverse menu of sliders is that they’re $4 (or less), so customers can mix and match multiple mini burgers. The cheeseburger is everyone’s standby, but for adventure seekers the Mystery Meat is a must. Past specials have included kangaroo burgers, salmon, wild boar, elk sausage, and even shark.

2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-1523
(313) 965-1523
green dot sliders and fries
The wonderful thing about Green Dot’s diverse menu of sliders is that they’re $4 (or less), so customers can mix and match multiple mini burgers.
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Mercury Burger & Bar

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Choose from 15 different burgers at this Corktown hotspot. Many items on the menu pay homage to the city including the Southwest, which features a chorizo slider, candied jalapeño relish, munster cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, and pickled carrots. Pair it with a boozy Hummer milkshake or poutine tater tots slathered in dark gravy.

2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 924-5000
(313) 924-5000
A thick burger with the top tipped off so you can see the rings of red onion curly lettuce and crunchy dill pickles. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Kozy Lounge

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This family-owned neighborhood bar has been satisfying late-night munchies for more than 50 years. Kozy Lounge serves up big, juicy burgers like the award-winning Kat Burger with jalapeños, bacon, Swiss cheese, and a touch of honey to balance the spice. The bar is open for dine-in service, but customers can also order pickup and delivery through Doordash.

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-5017
(248) 547-5017

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Motz Burgers

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Detroiters have been turning to Delray slider spot Motz since 1929. While there are fancier burgers on the menu, many go for the simplicity of a griddled burger or perhaps go wild with the double-stack. Motz’s old-school burgers are only upstaged by throwback prices: Sliders start at only $2.50 each. Add cheese for only 25 cents more.

7216 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-9186
(313) 843-9186
Little sliders in a red basket with grilled onions in a sunny restaurant.
Little sliders with grilled onions
Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Telway Hamburgers

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This 24-hour greasy spoon makes a mean slider. Not only are the burgers here easy to eat, but they’re gentle on the wallet. Order them in a sack of four for just a few bucks. Visit the Detroit or Madison Heights location for a bag of burgers and diner coffee to go.

6820 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-2146
(313) 843-2146

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One-Eyed Betty's

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This Ferndale beer and whiskey bar is known for its Betty burger, stacked high with bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, greens, tomato, and onion, and served with hand-cut fries.

175 W Troy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 808-6633
(248) 808-6633
A Betty burger on a brioche bun with pecan smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, greens, tomato & onion. The plate has a side of hand cut fries. One-Eyed Betty’s/Gruz Photography [Official photo]

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Taystee's Burger

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Situated in a gas station in Dearborn near the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In are some of the best burgers in metro Detroit. Favorites like the Taystee Special are stacked ridiculously high with coleslaw, fries, a fried egg, tomato, oozing cheddar cheese, and spicy mayo on a brioche bun. All burgers are made with fresh, halal beef on a flat top grill. Recently Taystee’s added a bigger location in Dearborn Heights, minus the gasoline fill-ups that were so darned convenient.

10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 724-6535
(313) 724-6535
A cheeseburger with beef bacon sits on half a bun and a piece of red and white checkered paper. Eater

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Vinsetta Garage

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Vinsetta Garage offers juicy charbroiled burgers to suit any taste. Try the Vinsetta burger, made with two 4-ounce patties, slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, maple bacon, and special sauce.

27799 Woodward Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 548-7711
(248) 548-7711

Redcoat Tavern

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Another Royal Oak institution, the Redcoat Tavern brings an A-game when it comes to burgers. Opened in 1972, regulars will argue that the location offers the best burger around. Each one is made with freshly ground beef and served “continental style” on a sesame seed bun, but many customers spring for the Piedmontese beef patties. From there, choose from even more modifications and toppings such as sauteed mushrooms, smoked gouda, and dijon mustard.

31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0300
(248) 549-0300

Mt. Chalet II

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Regulars at this Royal Oak burger bar usually start with a Piedmontese beef patty and work from there. Build a custom burger with options like pretzel rolls, gorgonzola cheese, and Russian dressing or spring for one of five sliders.

32955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2929
(248) 549-2929

Hunter House Hamburgers

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Nestled up against Woodward Avenue and surrounded by relatively new construction, Hunter House Hamburgers’ bright-white hamburger stand is a holdout from a different era. This blue-collar spot specializes small, greasy griddled sliders served on steamed buns with pickles and caramelized onions. Dine inside, sit on the patio, or grab a sack full to go.

35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 646-7121
(248) 646-7121

Miller's Bar

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Ask anyone from Dearborn and they’ll tell you the same: The best bar burger around is found at Miller’s. This old-school burger destination first opened its doors in 1941 and has been impressing locals and visitors alike since. The burgers, fries, and onion rings are served up “commando style” on simple squares of wax paper for a no-frills gut bomb. This spot is open for dine-in as well as carryout and goes by the honors system. (Pay before you leave.) Remember to take cash or expect to pull some from the machine on-site.

23700 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 565-2577
(313) 565-2577
A Miller Bar’s red building features a sign surrounded by neon starbursts on a sunny, cloudless day. Brenna Houck

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Serena Maria Daniels is a Chicana journalist and the city editor for Eater Detroit. A recovering daily newspaper reporter with nearly 20 years experience, she is also the founder and Chingona-in-Chief of Tostada Magazine.

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Marrow

8044 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214

Named one of Eater’s best new restaurants in 2019, Marrow is an essential source for locally sourced meats. In addition to offering destination-worthy meals like a prix fixe, a la carte options like the roast bone marrow, and fun classes to learn all manner of cooking techniques, Marrow makes a really impressive smash burger that leans in on the spot’s butchery expertise. Each burger comes with two well-done patties made with beef and bits of bacon, pickles, local greens, American cheese, and Marrow’s own creamy Kerch sauce — all served in a sesame seed bun. Expect to find the burger on the restaurant’s lunch menu.

8044 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 513-0361
(313) 513-0361

The Food Exchange

8451 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI 48213

Located on Harper Avenue in Detroit, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant is home to the Big Baby: a 12-ounce patty topped with corned beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, American and Swiss cheese, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. It’s big enough to split it with a friend and is available for carryout or delivery. Place orders by phone or online.

8451 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 579-5616
(313) 579-5616
An employee holds the Big Baby sliced in half at Food Exchange. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Cutters Bar & Grill

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207

It’s all about burgers at this Eastern Market institution and here, they can’t get much fresher. Guests can select five, eight, 16 (or two 16-ounce) patties made with ground beef seasoned with house spices, and sourced directly from Saad’s down the street. For the truly daring, opt for a stuffed burger, like the Cutter’s Stuffed — consisting of an eight-ounce seasoned patty filled with bacon and cheddar cheese.

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-0960
(313) 393-0960
A burger with two thick patties and three buns, is held together with a steak knife and surrounded by french fries on a plate.
Cutter’s
Gerard + Belevender

Motor City Sports Bar & Grill

21231 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48091

Find thick, buttery patties at this sports bar, with locations in Warren and Hamtramck (note, the Hamtramck locale has been temporarily closed for several months for repairs, according to its social media page). The cheeseburgers here are classic, huge patties with American cheese melting over the side. The beef is perfectly seasoned. Add a side of waffle fries and a pitcher of draft to complete the meal.

21231 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48091
(586) 755-4750
(586) 755-4750

Mister Dips

19 E Grand River Ave, Parkers Aly, Detroit, MI 48226

Mister Dips, the griddled burger and fancy soft serve joint situated in Parker’s Alley in downtown, features three burgers, including the Classic Wedge Dip, made with crispy bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and blue cheese mayo. Round out the meal with waffle fries and one of the spot’s Dairy Dips — sweet soft-serve ice cream cones that come in several flavors.

19 E Grand River Ave, Parkers Aly, Detroit, MI 48226

Grey Ghost Detroit

47 E Watson St., Detroit, MI 48201

Whether it’s a dry-aged steak or a patty, Grey Ghost's kitchen has a way with beef. This burger is definitely a step up from the typical burger stand meal, but the preparation is classic with two griddle patties layered with melty slices of American cheese, chopped lettuce, and special sauce with mayonnaise and onions. Putting an egg on it takes the whole experience to another level.

47 E Watson St., Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 262-6534
(313) 262-6534
A double decker cheeseburger with a dark brown sesame bun and a steak knife poking out of the top. Michelle and Chris Gerard

California Burgerz

12045 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

Loosely inspired by the aesthetic of that one famous burger chain on the West Coast, California Burgerz — now with a second location in Warren — carries an all-halal menu of seasoned curly fries, thick milkshakes, and juicy Angus beef burgers, like the LA Bacon Burger that comes with a quarter-pound patty, beef bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, two slices of American cheese, the spot’s signature CB sauce, all on a brioche bun.

12045 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 703-8000
(313) 703-8000

Royale with Cheese

4163 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

This popular Midtown restaurant takes its name from a familiar line uttered in Pulp Fiction about McDonald’s in France, but the relationship to limp fast food burgers ends there. Burgers here come with a range of creative toppings such as the Mia Wallace with candied turkey bacon, mesquite barbecue chips, roasted corn and poblano peppers, melty cheese, and honey-ancho barbecue sauce.

4163 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 315-3014
(313) 315-3014

Honest John's Bar & Grill

488 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201

Find good, classic pub burgers at this Selden Street bar. Served up with all the fixings on a bun, the classic 100 percent ground chuck burger is a thing of beauty. Kick it up a notch with barbecue, bacon, and cheddar burger. Served until midnight, it’s surely one of the best late-night eats in the city.

488 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5646
(313) 832-5646
A burger on a sesame bun with sliced tomato, red onion, bacon, lettuce, and cheese with a basket of fries.
Served up with all the fixings on a bun, the classic 100 percent ground chuck burger is a thing of beauty
Michelle and Chris Gerard

Nemo's Bar

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

With more than 50 years of service to the Corktown neighborhood, this baseball bar has staked a spot in the Detroit burger pantheon. Order the burger and dress it up with Nemo's special mustard sauce.

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 965-3180
(313) 965-3180
A burger with layers of iceberg lettuce, tomato, and white melted cheese with potato chips. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Green Dot Stables

2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216

The wonderful thing about Green Dot’s diverse menu of sliders is that they’re $4 (or less), so customers can mix and match multiple mini burgers. The cheeseburger is everyone’s standby, but for adventure seekers the Mystery Meat is a must. Past specials have included kangaroo burgers, salmon, wild boar, elk sausage, and even shark.

2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-1523
(313) 965-1523
green dot sliders and fries
The wonderful thing about Green Dot’s diverse menu of sliders is that they’re $4 (or less), so customers can mix and match multiple mini burgers.
Michelle and Chris Gerard

Mercury Burger & Bar

2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

Choose from 15 different burgers at this Corktown hotspot. Many items on the menu pay homage to the city including the Southwest, which features a chorizo slider, candied jalapeño relish, munster cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, and pickled carrots. Pair it with a boozy Hummer milkshake or poutine tater tots slathered in dark gravy.

2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 924-5000
(313) 924-5000
A thick burger with the top tipped off so you can see the rings of red onion curly lettuce and crunchy dill pickles. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Kozy Lounge

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030

This family-owned neighborhood bar has been satisfying late-night munchies for more than 50 years. Kozy Lounge serves up big, juicy burgers like the award-winning Kat Burger with jalapeños, bacon, Swiss cheese, and a touch of honey to balance the spice. The bar is open for dine-in service, but customers can also order pickup and delivery through Doordash.

150 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-5017
(248) 547-5017

Motz Burgers

7216 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209

Detroiters have been turning to Delray slider spot Motz since 1929. While there are fancier burgers on the menu, many go for the simplicity of a griddled burger or perhaps go wild with the double-stack. Motz’s old-school burgers are only upstaged by throwback prices: Sliders start at only $2.50 each. Add cheese for only 25 cents more.

7216 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-9186
(313) 843-9186
Little sliders in a red basket with grilled onions in a sunny restaurant.
Little sliders with grilled onions
Michelle and Chris Gerard

Telway Hamburgers

6820 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

This 24-hour greasy spoon makes a mean slider. Not only are the burgers here easy to eat, but they’re gentle on the wallet. Order them in a sack of four for just a few bucks. Visit the Detroit or Madison Heights location for a bag of burgers and diner coffee to go.

6820 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-2146
(313) 843-2146

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One-Eyed Betty's

175 W Troy St, Ferndale, MI 48220

This Ferndale beer and whiskey bar is known for its Betty burger, stacked high with bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, greens, tomato, and onion, and served with hand-cut fries.

175 W Troy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 808-6633
(248) 808-6633
A Betty burger on a brioche bun with pecan smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, greens, tomato & onion. The plate has a side of hand cut fries. One-Eyed Betty’s/Gruz Photography [Official photo]

Taystee's Burger

10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126

Situated in a gas station in Dearborn near the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In are some of the best burgers in metro Detroit. Favorites like the Taystee Special are stacked ridiculously high with coleslaw, fries, a fried egg, tomato, oozing cheddar cheese, and spicy mayo on a brioche bun. All burgers are made with fresh, halal beef on a flat top grill. Recently Taystee’s added a bigger location in Dearborn Heights, minus the gasoline fill-ups that were so darned convenient.

10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 724-6535
(313) 724-6535
A cheeseburger with beef bacon sits on half a bun and a piece of red and white checkered paper. Eater

Vinsetta Garage

27799 Woodward Ave, Berkley, MI 48072

Vinsetta Garage offers juicy charbroiled burgers to suit any taste. Try the Vinsetta burger, made with two 4-ounce patties, slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, maple bacon, and special sauce.

27799 Woodward Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 548-7711
(248) 548-7711

Redcoat Tavern

31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Another Royal Oak institution, the Redcoat Tavern brings an A-game when it comes to burgers. Opened in 1972, regulars will argue that the location offers the best burger around. Each one is made with freshly ground beef and served “continental style” on a sesame seed bun, but many customers spring for the Piedmontese beef patties. From there, choose from even more modifications and toppings such as sauteed mushrooms, smoked gouda, and dijon mustard.

31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0300
(248) 549-0300

Mt. Chalet II

32955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Regulars at this Royal Oak burger bar usually start with a Piedmontese beef patty and work from there. Build a custom burger with options like pretzel rolls, gorgonzola cheese, and Russian dressing or spring for one of five sliders.

32955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2929
(248) 549-2929

Hunter House Hamburgers

35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Nestled up against Woodward Avenue and surrounded by relatively new construction, Hunter House Hamburgers’ bright-white hamburger stand is a holdout from a different era. This blue-collar spot specializes small, greasy griddled sliders served on steamed buns with pickles and caramelized onions. Dine inside, sit on the patio, or grab a sack full to go.

35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 646-7121
(248) 646-7121

Miller's Bar

23700 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

Ask anyone from Dearborn and they’ll tell you the same: The best bar burger around is found at Miller’s. This old-school burger destination first opened its doors in 1941 and has been impressing locals and visitors alike since. The burgers, fries, and onion rings are served up “commando style” on simple squares of wax paper for a no-frills gut bomb. This spot is open for dine-in as well as carryout and goes by the honors system. (Pay before you leave.) Remember to take cash or expect to pull some from the machine on-site.

23700 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 565-2577
(313) 565-2577
A Miller Bar’s red building features a sign surrounded by neon starbursts on a sunny, cloudless day. Brenna Houck

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