OT: Best hambuger in Michigan

Submitted by blockm97 on July 10th, 2015 at 8:41 AM

My top 10...many of which I've had multiple times.

1. Stellas: Grand Rapids

2. Frita Batidas: A2 (technically not a buger, but a frita)

3. Hunter House: A2/B'Ham

4. Broadway Bar: Grand Rapids

5. Franks: Zeeland

6. Bubbas: Traverse City

7. Lauras Little Burger Joint: Decatur

8. Millers: Dearborn

9. B Spot: Royal Oak

10. Rays: Grand Haven

Hon Mention: Northside Bar in Manistee, Redamaks in New Buffalo, Choo Choo Grill in GR

Side Note: Best buger I've ever had was at Holstein's in Vegas...but its not in Michigan.

What am I missing?

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GoBlueBorderBattle

July 10th, 2015 at 9:57 AM ^

The weber charcoal grill in my backyard.

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Farnn

July 10th, 2015 at 10:01 AM ^

For anyone who wants to make the best burger you've ever had at home, I suggest trying out a sous vide burger. Great guide on how to make it here and you don't need any special equipment to make it. Just a cooler, a zip lock bag, a thermometer and a really hot surface to sear it on(like a cast iron pan). You get a burger cooked all the way through exactly the temp you want it, a nice charred outside, and it's easy to make a lot the same temp without over cooking or constantly watching the grill.

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Broken Brilliance

July 10th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^

A few weeks ago the ladyfriend took me to Green Dot Stables in corktown, which specializes in sliders. You can get any specialty slider for $3. My favorites were the bacon cheese, the Korean burger with kimchi and peanut butter, and the chicken and waffles. Would try again.

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Abomb4480

July 10th, 2015 at 10:10 AM ^

Yoopermans Bar in the UP (Goetzville)

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trueblue262

July 10th, 2015 at 1:04 PM ^

De Tour?

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meechiganman14

July 10th, 2015 at 10:11 AM ^

Little bit of heaven on earth.

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Brian of Ohio-…

July 10th, 2015 at 10:29 AM ^

How did it take this far into the thread to bring up my childhood favorite of Halo Burger? Mmm.. A Halo and a cold Vernors.

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Molson

July 10th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^

Halo Burger from our youth was outstanding. Last decade or so, not worth getting and almost always disappointing.

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Black Socks

July 10th, 2015 at 10:54 AM ^

I used to love it, but it doesn't seem as good anymore. Did they change suppliers?

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The Barwis Effect

July 10th, 2015 at 10:15 AM ^

Bates in Livonia or The Emory in Ferndale.

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Amaizing Blue

July 10th, 2015 at 10:16 AM ^

Get it with grilled onions, Roquefort cheese, and a side order of fried cauliflower with their special sauce. Also has one of the only remaining working Ms. Pac Man tabletop games-or did, when I was there last summer.

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white_pony_rocks

July 10th, 2015 at 11:07 AM ^

hard to go to Leland and not just east smoked fish and jerkey from Carlson's though

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Eastside Maize

July 10th, 2015 at 10:17 AM ^

downtown Detroit.

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smitty1983

July 10th, 2015 at 10:24 AM ^

Masons in Livonia, spikes in grayling has good ones too

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NamedMyDogWoodson

July 10th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^

+1 for a Spikes reference.

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Bigscotto68

July 10th, 2015 at 10:25 AM ^

Best burgers period, voted top 10 in the state on M-Live for burgers AND pizza. the Led Zippler is my personal favorite, 1/2 pounder with about a quarter inch of bacon on top, onions cooked into the patty bathed in a whiskey sauce.....yeah baby yeah!

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mikoyan

July 10th, 2015 at 10:26 AM ^

Clyde's Drive In in the Soo. Good burger and head over a little bit and you've gone one of the best view of ships in the area.

Also West Side Deli on the other side in the Soo. Good view but not great for taking pictures of ships.

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griff32

July 10th, 2015 at 10:26 AM ^

I for one cannot pass Talleys in Lewiston without getting a burger

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BVB

July 10th, 2015 at 7:14 PM ^

Have been scrolling looking for a Talley's mention. It's about 5 minutes from my cottage - great burger.

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Bigscotto68

July 10th, 2015 at 10:27 AM ^

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megaswami

July 10th, 2015 at 10:45 AM ^

I consider myself quite the burger connoisseur. I can tell you right now that Miller's is not even the best burger in Dearborn. For that pleasure you must visit Falls' Lounge. Miller's is not what it used to be and is over priced!

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MAXTANKER

July 10th, 2015 at 11:16 AM ^

Clyde's drive in Manistique, voted best in the U.P.

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Victor Hale II

July 10th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^

Over 100 posts and not one of them from "I Like Burgers". HE IS A FRAUD.

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rob f

July 10th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^

Was a regular at the downtown Kalamazoo Burger King back in the 80's. That has to count for something.

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Sledgehammer

July 10th, 2015 at 11:20 AM ^

Martin's in Eastpointe. It's called the city burger. Marinated ground beef, 2 fried eggs, bacon, thick cut tomatoes and onions. So, So good.

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pescadero

July 10th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^

Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger The Station - Roosevelt Park (Muskegon) ...and outside Michigan Full Sail Brewpub -Hood River, Oregon

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wingverine

July 10th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^

Millers in Dearborn, they continually land on the Top 5 Burgers in the country list. Cheeburger cheeburger cheeburger.....No coke!

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DrueDown

July 10th, 2015 at 12:02 PM ^

It's cute.

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NamedMyDogWoodson

July 10th, 2015 at 11:33 AM ^

Two nominations: (1) 3am burger from Vinsetta Garage; (2) Redcoat Tavern

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TouchdownTuxedo

July 10th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^

In Benton Harbor, is a sleeper but great burger! Run by an Indiana alumnni (-), but GREAT burger

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The Legion

July 10th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^

Red Coat Tavern on Woodward or Jolly Pumpkin on A2?

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gobluedave

July 10th, 2015 at 12:11 PM ^

I'm an eastsider and I haven't been everywhere so of the places I've been...

1. Kavans - Warren (not kidding)

2. Redcoat

3. Bagger Daves

4. Shamrock - Utica

5. Five guys

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LSAClassOf2000

July 10th, 2015 at 12:23 PM ^

Thinking of a few one-off places that I've been over the years....

Is Schlenker's in Jackson still around? I remember that burger being rather good for something that is more a deli / diner type deal. Not the Piedmontese by any means, but good for $4 and some change, especially when you get the fries and the fried cauliflower included. Perhaps the better one in Jackson might be found over at Klavon's.

Torch Bar & Grill in Flint is pretty similar to Miller's in Dearborn in terms of style, but both have good burgers. Crossroads too, if you're ever in or around Leslie - that's pretty underrated, I thought. The Red Coat Tavern in Royal Oak is can't miss, in my opinion too.

I'll think of more, I am sure. There are plenty of decent burgers in Michigan.

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Qonas

July 10th, 2015 at 12:28 PM ^

The Velveeta one is an absolute staple.

2) Blimpy

3) Telway

4) Bates

5) Sidetrack's

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JFW

July 10th, 2015 at 12:43 PM ^

Red coat inn.

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deejaydan

July 10th, 2015 at 12:48 PM ^

If you've tried the Brewery Vivant burger, I strongly encourage you to get to Fennville, MI and go to Salt of the Earth and get ther burger there. Amazing.

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trueblue262

July 10th, 2015 at 12:56 PM ^

Black Sheep Baaa & Grille

Bacon burger

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dryadams

July 10th, 2015 at 12:59 PM ^

small bar in Pittsford. used to be a biker bar, but they cleaned it up. i make a pilgrimage yearly from up north just for a burger and deep fried tater tots......extra crispy.......

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TheBlueAbides

July 10th, 2015 at 1:10 PM ^

Stella's

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tatchev

July 10th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^

Talley's Log Cabin Bar. - Talley Burger

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Frito Bandito

July 10th, 2015 at 1:42 PM ^

Rays used to be much better. It's really gone downhill since I was a kid.

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cheef16

July 10th, 2015 at 2:00 PM ^

The Big One at Boomers in Tecumseh was the best I've eaten. Wish the place was still around.

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swmichman

July 10th, 2015 at 3:01 PM ^

1. Laura's Little Burger Joint - Decatur, Michigan.

2. Floyd's Drive Thru - St Ignace, Michigan

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steve sharik

July 10th, 2015 at 3:36 PM ^

...how many of you (us) have had a burger today (or plan to) after reading this?

Check.

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Charlie Chunk

July 10th, 2015 at 4:16 PM ^

Nemo's downtown...great burger!

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jermrs

July 10th, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^

Though I honestly haven't had much experience with east side eateries, I'm convinced there isn't a better burger in Michigan than at Stella's in Grand Rapids.

GQ rated it the best burger in the US in 2012.

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