Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

for the first time in over 30 years. Hasn't changed, except that I can't eat as much as i could back then.

It's an institution! That's a great episode. The lady there told me they were going to be on it, but they didn't air it for like 6 months.

Though as was said, eat there too often, and you might as well start planning your bypass surgery. You can feel you heart die a little with every bite.

It's worth it.

I get that Blimpy's is an institution one must try but, if I had to pick my favorite greasy spoon in A2, I'd go with Red Hot Lovers. Blimpy's is a treasured but largely overrated institution.

Don't eat a quad and then try to run a half marathon 1hr later. Just trust me on this one..

All about Mr Spots tenders with a side of hot sauce, no ranch

I never ate at Blimpy Burger, but I did work in East Quad between '05-'07, and one of the ASCFME employees was Davee (sp?) Askew, who is in that particular video. Also, my friend James Rocker is also in that video and owns the current record for most patties consumed at once (40 -- or specifically, a quint plus thirty five).

I really need to go check it out. I love a good greaseburger.

I graduated from high school in A2 and went to undergrad and med school in that fine city. I've been gone for 9 years, and there is nothing I miss more than Blimpy Burger. Quad with an egg and fried mushrooms. Delicious.

btw, Spot's kicks ass too.

Living a block from Blimpys my senior year was a great decision.

Triple with feta, banana peppers, grilled onions for me.

So you can remove nostalgia for central campus from the equation. He never stumbled down there from the dorms with his buddies. With this in mind, you have to admit that Blimpy's has absolutely nothing to offer him aside from "So you can say you've been there".

As far as cultural experiences go, you're looking at a bunch of spoiled college students packed into an infinitely small infinitely noisy space. Picture the universe moments before the big bang. Throw in a few splashes of hot grease from the grill and you have the blimpy burger experience.

If you want an experience, go to the aforementioned Fleetwood, or Abe's in Ypsi. We're talking Anthropology here. Or yeah, go to Dominicks for the open air and conversation...Honestly, there are any number of Coney Island's with infinitely better food than Blimpy's.

1. The old Brown Jug (i.e., before it was remodeled)
2. Omega Pizza
3. Big Market (long-gone liquor store on Huron & State that used to deliver keg beer; the proprietor's 11-year-old kid used to ring up my vodka and whiskey purchases)
4. Backroom Pizza (before they started messing with their recipe)

I never really liked Bell's Pizza all that much; I wonder why I ate so damn much of it?

It is the finest lunch place on the face of the earth. As a post (drinking all day tailgate) football stop it gives you the hot yummy grease you need to get fired up for hitting the drinking spots.

Even in my student days I maxed out at a quad. With onions. Yum.

Sorry for the two posts.

The show oversold the 'nazi' aspect of the ordering process. They aren't really that anal about it, but they do want you to order in their method since it improves the grill speed and that is a real small grill.

Live on south division less than a block from blimpy.

Quint on kaiser, bacon, egg, mushrooms, cheddar, lettuce, and catsup.

Fries kinda suck though.

I agree that Abe's is where one really finds true culture.
Was in there at 2 am once. The jukebox was stuck on Money by Pink Floyd. Did they unplug it? Hell no! They just let it play over and over and over and over....

to this day when I hear the bassline start I break out in a cold sweat....

I have to say I love Oasis on South U more than any other place on campus. My friends hate it, sometimes they get food poisoning, and it's expensive, but for whatever reason I have a four-year streak of good experiences there. Ali (the very tired looking guy who hits on sorority girls at lunch) has taught me some Lebanese Arabic.

Anyone who doesn't like Blimpy Burger doesn't recognize good food. Quint with egg for me.

the only problem is its a little bit too out of sight out of mind not being on state or south u ... also iwish they were open late

I'm more partial to Casey's Tavern for burgers, but that is a totally different environment. I haven't been to Blimpy in about three years, but if you are looking for a good greasy burger it doesn't get much better than this:

Quad Burger with Cheese (image courtesy of roadfood.com). I think the bacon is taunting me.

The first time I went in there I got yelled at because I was answering the wrong questions at the wrong time. Here are the official rules from their site.

When you come in:
1) Every person must stand in line and order their own food.
2) Every person intending to "dine in" must have their OWN tray. (Food is packed "to go" if you don't have a tray.)
3) Pay attention so we can ask questions about your order.... and please, NO CELL PHONES in line!

When it is your turn to order:
1) First, the deep fryer order: french fries, fried veggies, etc.
2) Then, what size Blimpy: double, triple, quad, quint
3) Next, decide what kind of roll: plain, onion, kaiser, etc.
4) Any grilled items: onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc.
5) Just before the burger comes off the grill, you will be asked to pick what kind of cheese you prefer, if any.
6) After the burger comes off the grill, you will be asked what type of condiments you would like - please start with "wet" items like mayo, ketchup or mustard... and only say what you want and NOT what you don't want!

After you have finished and you are savoring the last bite of Blimpy goodness:
1) Please bus your table and recycle beverage containers.
2) Start planning for your next trip to Blimpys!

My Pepper Steak Bullet addiction is kicking back in...

http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Reviews/1540/krazy-jims-blimpy-burger

Don't know much if anything about food in AA, But Fuddrucker's in sterling heights FUCKS.SHIT.UP.

just joined the blog. best sliders are at vinology. half off late night

Blimpy's is an Ann Arbor institution. I agree with the general comments about the woman there being kind of a burger nazi, but it's a good experience, especially on a gameday. Get this, I went there in '08 when I was back in AA for the Utah game. First time back in three years. The dude there remembered my staple order without me telling him and asked why I hadn't been there in a few years. I was impressed.