BEST BURGER in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor | Poll Results of 160+ Juiciest Cheeseburger Restaurants Across the State! | Best Burgers in Michigan
BEST BURGER in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor | Map of 160+ Juiciest Cheeseburger Restaurants Across the State! | Best Burgers in Michigan
By: Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Last updated: July 11, 2023
Am I the only one that dreams of juicy, oozing, fresh-made cheeseburgers? I'm talking about the freakin' awesome thick Michigan hamburgers that make you do the Guy Fieri "hunch" to eat them. Those kind of burgers.
We polled Michiganders asking for their favorite burger joints across the state of Michigan and boy are they passionate about their burgers! Chris is a burger fiend too.
- So, with his favorites (and there's A LOT), we have over 160 of the Best Burgers in Michigan...chosen entirely by locals!
Some are dive bars and hole in the wall restaurants/bars too as many argue they make the best cheeseburgers in Michigan!
Idea: Plan a fun Michigan road trip, motorcycle cruise or Michigan getaway to try a few of these burger spots! (See our Michigan map for ideas.)
For one heck of a Michigan foodie experience, top it off with:
Map of the Best Burgers in Michigan!
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Best Burgers Upper Peninsula (Munising, St Ignace, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie) + Mackinac Island
UP Pub - 315 5th St, Calumet, MI 49913. Great burgers, fries and onion rings!
Baraga Drive-In - 1156 S Superior Ave, Baraga, MI 49908. If you are looking for a classic drive-in experience on the shores of Lake Superior, this is it!!
Eh! Burger - 101 E Munising Ave, Munising, MI 49862. Awesome cheeseburgers, bison burgers and the fries....oh yeah!!
Moofinfries - W11623 U.S. Rte 2, Naubinway, MI 49762. Known for their grassfed patties and cheeseburgers, Chris and I stop here when heading up to Manistique in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Clyde's Drive-In - 201 Chippewa Ave, Manistique, MI 49854
West Pier Drive-In - 849 W Pier Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. This Michigan drive-in is so highly rated! Their cheeseburger and fries is the must-have on their menu!
Clyde's Drive-In - 1425 Riverside Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
The Gangplank - 100 South N State St, St Ignace, MI 49781. Got lots of votes for the best burger!
Pink Pony - 7221 Main St #103, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The Pink Pony is our go-to restaurant on Mackinac Island.
Clyde's Drive-In - 178 U.S. Rte 2, St Ignace, MI 49781. So many people voted for Clyde's as the best burger in Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
Mackinac Grille & Patio Bar - 251 S, N State St, St Ignace, MI 49781 49757. Chris and I have eaten at the Mackinac Grille at least 4 times while staying in St. Ignace for the St. Ignace Car Show and we love the ambiance, views and the food! Chris always get the blue cheese burger with fries. He loves it!
The 906 Sports Bar & Grill - 145 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855. This is a cool place. We ate there with Chris's mom and boyfriend and loved the atmosphere. You ride an elevator up and feel like it's a secret speak easy or something! Very fun.
Best Burger Joints in Northern Michigan
Darrow's Family Restaurant - 301 Louvingney St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Dalwhinnie - 38240 Michigan Ave, Beaver Island, MI 49782. Patty Melt, American Burger, Black and Bleu and Olive Burgers are divine!
Moose Jaw Junction - 966 W Van Rd, Pellston, MI 49769. Famous Moose Jaw Burgers are made with fresh ground beef from Jurek's Meat Market! Order their signature burger, the "Jaw."
The Station @ 310 - 3499 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749. Several signature burgers that you will love!
Petoskey Brewing Company - 1844 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
The Side Door Saloon - 1200 US-31, Petoskey, MI 49770. Freakin' awesome outside patio seating to enjoy their famous burgers. Their Olive, Mushroom, Bacon burgers or the Big Momma or Big Daddy are killer options.
Talley's Log Cabin - 2981 Co Rd 612, Lewiston, MI 49756. The Talley Burger with Cheese. 'Nuff said.
B C Bar & Grill - 1758 W Trask Lake Rd, Barton City, MI 48705
Spikes Keg O Nails - 301 Cedar St, Grayling, MI 49738. This burger place is super popular, with tons of votes! So be sure to stop here when touring Grayling!
Fife Lake Inn - 203 E State St, Fife Lake, MI 49633. Also very popular! Worth stopping in for a 1/2 pound burger cooked to order and served on a toasted brioche bun with all the toppings. They also have wings, pizzas and plenty of cold beer on draft.
The Timbers Restaurant - 5535 M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601. Several different burgers made with 1/2 lb. of fresh Certified Angus Beef served with battered fries.
The Truck Stop - 902 W 13th St, Cadillac, MI 49601 I vote for the Rodeo Burger or the Mushroom Swiss burger!
Raven Social - 119 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601. At Raven Social, they offer creative, seasonal, farm to table food and incredible house-made desserts.
Best Burger in Traverse City
Art's Tavern - 6487 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Try their Blond Burger with grilled chicken, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Boone's Prime Time Pub - 102 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. So, you gotta try their incredible M22 Burger!
Bubba's - 428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. Their Blackened Bleu Burger is right up Chris's alley and I love the Bacon Guacamole Burger!
Hungry Tummy Corner Pub - 236 S Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI 49617. Known for their steak burgers and fries, try "The Works!"
Joe's Friendly Tavern - 11015 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630. Named
"The Best Burger in Northern Michigan" by TV 4 and 7! Their burgers are made with high quality chuck eye and ground daily in their restaurant. Joe's Friendly Tavern has had their award winning burgers listed in the New York Times and the Detroit Free Press!
Oakwood Proper Burgers - 1108 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686. Lots of votes for this burger restaurant in Traverse City!
Sleder's Family Tavern - 717 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Established in 1882, Sleder's Family Tavern is a Traverse City classic and Michigan's oldest, continuously operated restaurant!
Slabtown Burgers - 826 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Slabtown has patio seating, so pull up a chair and bite into one of their juicy burgers with a basket of fries!
Best Burgers in Mid-Central Michigan | Bay City, Frankenmuth, Saginaw, Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Pentwater, Muskegon
Port Hope Hotel - Home of the Leroy Burger! (In Michigan's Thumb)
Heck's Bar - 2990 W Kinde Rd, Hume Township, MI . Get the bacon cheeseburger! (In Michigan's Thumb)
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Forester Inn - 2422 N Lakeshore Rd, Carsonville, MI 48419 (In Michigan's Thumb)
Mussel Beach Drive In - 3540 State Park Dr, Bay City, MI 48706. The Mussel Beach Drive In is a super cute place, right across the street from the Bay City State Park and beach which is definitely worth visiting. We always get ice cream here.
D'Angelo's - 1305 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. Ranked 5th in Michigan for Pizza by by Pure Michigan, D'Angelo's burgers are piled sky high with yummy toppings like olives, onion rings or bacon double cheese. So yummy!
Barney's Bar & Grill - 800 Michigan Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. All burgers come as a 1/2 lb patty so try the Barney Melt topped with sautéed onions, green olives, mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese & mayo. Or the Bourbon Burger, so good!
O's Pub & Grill - 123 E Midland St, Auburn, MI 48611. I've had the olive burger at O's, LOVE IT. Chris eats there a couple times a month and always get the black and bleu burger with homemade chips and French onion dip -he says they are the best.
John's Bar & Party Store - 1476 S Tuscola Rd, Munger, MI 48747. Known for their delicious burgers & steak sandwiches.
Otter Lake Bar - 5845 Genesee Ave, Otter Lake, MI 48464
Amy's Downtown Reservoir - 4488 1st St, Columbiaville, MI 48421
Timbers Bar and Grill - 6415 State Street, Saginaw, MI 48603. Try the Holy Cheeseburger: Half pound ground beef patty with three mozzarella logs stacked on top and two slices of melted provolone, grilled onions and candied jalapenos. They call it a "beef and cheese masterpiece."
The Maple Grille Restaurant and Microbrewery - 13105 Gratiot Rd, Hemlock, MI 48626
Farmers Home Tavern - 215 W Saginaw St, Hemlock, MI 48626. Hometown hang out spot with 3/4 lb hamburgers and cheeseburgers!
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill - 3770 N Bailey Rd, Sanford, MI 48657. Try the Hey Guy Burger or the Hangover Burger
The Evening Post Bar & Grill - 1413, 114 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617. Tall burgers piled high with toppings, fries and beer on tap.
The Patty Wagon - 554 W Main St, Farwell, MI 48622. In the running for best burger, The Patty Wagon has about 20 different burgers to try including their Hawaiian burger, Grilled onion cheeseburger, Crunch burger and so many more!
Wood Shop Social - 2336 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858. Come visit this fantastic gastropub offering delicious burgers crafted with Michigan beef. There's a fine dining flair with a bit of alternative rock!
Freddie's Tavern - 705 S Adams St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858. Voted "Best Burger in Town" by the People's Choice Award eight years in a row!
Barn Door - 3029 S Coldwater Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
The Blue Shamrock Pub - 223 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880. They boast "Home of Mid-Michigan's Best Hamburger" so I'd say it's worth checking out!
Bones BBQ - 101 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847. Build a burger your way!
Chase Creek Smokehouse - 7143 S Depot St, Chase, MI 49623
Schuberg's Bar & Grill - 109 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Brenda's Burgers - 124 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
Brown Bear - Pentwater - 278 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449
Brown Bear - 135 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Shelby Has the Edge as Better
The Gnarly Heifer - 306 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461. Try the Gnarly Heifer's Gnarly burger with pickles, cheese, bacon and Gnarly sauce!
Hamburger Mikey - 1129 3rd St, Muskegon, MI 49441. Heralded as "Best Burgers in West Michigan!" Come experience their award winning burgers, fries and service. Gooey cheese and so juicy!
The Station Grill - 910 W Broadway Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441. What a cool place! Modeled after a 1940’s service station, this restaurant with a retro vibe dishes up acclaimed burgers! The Station Grill has been locally owned and operated since 1972.
Old Homestead Tavern - 4814 Grand Haven Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441. Grab their signature burger for deliciousness!
Frankenmuth Brewery - 425 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. We've had the burger and fries at Frankenmuth Brewery, it's a pretty cool place!
Tony's I75 Restaurant - 8781 Main St, Birch Run, MI 48415.
I know it's not a burger, but you gotta see the serving size at Tony's I75 Restaurant! YUMMO! I love their turkey bacon sandwiches. And their ice cream sundae's a HUGE, great shared dessert!
Best Burgers Southwest Michigan - Saugatuck, Hastings, South Haven, Benton Harbor, Marshall
Beefy's Burger Shack - 909 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. They offer classic smash burgers, fries, shakes, malts & more!
Lamplight Grill - 314 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846
Buddy's on the Beach - 1223 Lakeview Dr, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. There's outside patio seating right on the beach!
The Butler - 40 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Wayland Hotel & Bar - 104 S Main St, Wayland, MI 49348. They have seriously melty cheeseburgers!
Richie's Koffee Shop - 146 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058. We hear their olive burgers, fries and old fashioned chocolate shakes are awesome!
Corky's Drive-In Restaurant - 1299 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, MI 49010
Tujax Tavern - 103 S Grove St, Delton, MI 49046. Thick cheeseburger, baked beans and crispy fries, oh my!
Barbed Wire Cafe - 140 S Main St #1635, Plainwell, MI 49080. Try the Patty Melt or the Olive Swiss Burger!
The Lodge - 10336 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090
North Shore Inn - 107 Higman Park Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Serves award winning burgers for 25 years in Southwest Michigan!
Chatterbox - 390 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Redamak's - 616 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Several votes for Redamak's and a couple of my friends swear by their burgers! Their "Build Your Own Legend" burgers are super popular!
Bungalow Inn - 202 US-12, Galien, MI 49113
Laura's Little Burger Joint - 47141 M-51, Decatur, MI 49045. Try the jalapeno and swiss cheeseburger!
Stagecoach Inn - 201 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068
Willows Bar - 716 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
Best Burger in Holland MI
Itty Bitty Bar - 1136 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424. Try their Itty Bitty Burger!
Goog's Pub & Grub - 667 Hastings Ave, Holland, MI 49423. Lots of votes for Goog's Pub!
Hop Cat - 80 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423. Cheeseburger goodness! My cousin loves this place and voted to add it to our Best Burger list!
Best Burger in Grand Rapids
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub - 1701 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Their “famous” almost 1/2 lb. burgers are made with 100% top Angus Beef and are fresh served on a toasted brioche bun with a pile of pub fries. Try the Batman Burger or the Pretzel Burger!
Stella's Lounge - 53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. So many cool burgers! Stella Blue, Hippie Stuffed or the Government Cheese Burger!
Turnstiles Bar - 526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Best Burger in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek
Niskers Grill & Slap Shot Hockey Bar - 5051 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. This char grill and slap shot hockey bar is famous for their burgers stacked high with toppings.
The Old Goat Tavern - 2731 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Studio Grill - 312 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Open for breakfast and lunch, try the Mark’s Pesto Burger with spinach and cheddar cheese stuffed inside, topped with pesto, bacon, and Swiss cheese. Or the Dani’s Popper Burger stuffed with a cream cheese mixture, bacon and onion ring.
Nonla Burger - Burdick St. - 2103 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Latitude 42° Brewing Company Portage - 7842 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002. Chris ordered a bacon cheeseburger with truffle fries at Latitude 42.
RJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 8118 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
Figgs Fast Food - 559 Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037
WACO Kitchen - 15955 S Airport Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015. If you want an experience while dining, check out the Waco Kitchen on the airport! Watch airplanes land and take off from your table as you eat! We fully enjoyed our lunch: Burger, truffle fries, tacos and salad.
Brady's Pub - 408 N 20th St, Springfield, MI 49037
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Best Burgers Southeast Michigan - Flint, Owosso, Jackson...
Skip's Come Back Inn - 111 E Main St, Flushing, MI 48433. Their Texas Burgers or Monster Burgers are super popular!
Soggy Bottom Bar - 613 Martin Luther King Ave, Flint, MI 48502
Area 52 Diner - 437 W Stewart St, Owosso, MI 48867. Fun diner with burgers and fries!
Joe-Lee's Crosswind Cafe - 208 Airport Dr, Owosso, MI 48867
Rainbow Bar - 905 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. People love their burgers!
The Burger Bar & Tap - 5516 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507
State Side Deli & Restaurant - 4140 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
New Hudson Inn - 56870 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165
Hell Saloon - 4095 Patterson Lake Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169. Try their mushroom and swiss burger!
Thompson's Pizza - 20700 W Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118
Missy's Little Grass Shack - 100 E Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, MI 49240. Their Crispy Jalapeño Burger is worth a big bite!
Page One Bar - 4201 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI 49254
Schlenker's Sandwich Shop - 1104 E Ganson St, Jackson, MI 49201. Go hungry as they have triple AND quad burgers! Think you have room for fries and a slice of their homemade fresh made pies?
Albion Malleable Brewing Company - 420 S Superior St, Albion, MI 49224
Here's To You Pub & Grub - 45 North St, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Chomp Burger - 240 N Main St, Adrian, MI 49221
Dan's Downtown Tavern - 103 E Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176
Roy's BBQ & Burgers - 25 Wabash St, Milan, MI 48160
Don Larson's Bar - 713 Stone St, Monroe, MI 48161
Gar's Lounge - 142 S Water St, Marine City, MI 48039
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DK Donuts & Burgers - 1090 S Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371
Pontiac Lake Inn - 1775 Sherwin Ct, Waterford Twp, MI 48327. You can order their half pound or one pound burgers with toppings like sautéed mushrooms, jalapenos, banana peppers, or olives!
Shamrock Pub - 7715 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317
Rec Bowl - 40 Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Harrison's Speakeasy - 39504 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Eddie's Drive In - 36111 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp, MI 48045. Try the Big Ed's Burger or the Screamin' Burger!
Taystee's Burgers - 30953 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48092
Hunter House Hamburgers - 35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
Redcoat Tavern - 31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Copper Mug Bar & Grill - 1704 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Basement Burger Bar - 33316 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48336. Their burgers are made to order, the way you want it and the way you like it!
Bates Burgers - 33406 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154
Bray's Hamburgers - 35650 Ford Rd, Westland, MI 48185
Iron Mike's Tavern - 22900 Waltz Rd, New Boston, MI 48164
Wimpy Burger - 26128 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Miller's Bar - 23700 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124. Voted as the best burgers in Dearborn in our poll.
Taystee's Burgers-Won Best Detroit Burger! - 10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126. Try their Breakfast Burgers or the Mac Attack!
Cutter's Bar & Grill - 2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207. One of the best burgers in downtown Detroit!
Checker Bar Detroit - 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226. One of the best burgers in downtown Detroit!
Irish Coffee Bar and Grill - 18666 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Bogartz Sports & Music Cafe - 17441 Mack Ave #147, Detroit, MI 48224
Village Grille - 16930 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Best Burger Ann Arbor
Best Ann Arbor burger places!
Casey's Tavern - 304 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Old Town Tavern - 122 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. If you are looking for the best burger in Ann Arbor, check out Old Town Tavern! Ground beef burgers.
Roy's Squeeze Inn - 1315 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Best Burger in Lansing and East Lansing
Crunchy's - 254 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. "Crunchy’s is a staple of East Lansing and is the best burger around." Plus they have karaoke and beer, so...
The Peanut Barrel - 521 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Voted as the best burger in East Lansing! Rodeo Burger with bacon and cheese, Slawpy Burger with cole slaw, cheese and thousand island dressing or the Olive Burger with yummy olive sauce!
Hop Cat - 300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823. Fan favorite across the state!
Nip N Sip Drive In - 2603 N East St, Lansing, MI 48906
Kewpee Sandwich Shoppe - 118 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933. Try the Deluxe Burger!
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