The Best Burger in Michigan
Looking for the best burger in Michigan? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Michigan. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Michigan a try. If you find a better burger in Michigan let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Michigan and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Bennethum’s Northern Inn
Gaylord, MI
Bennethum’s Northern Inn is a well-known family owned business that claims to have a passion for fine food and drinks. The restaurant’s menu is also known to be extremely diverse, featuring a monthly ethnic or regional theme.
Motz’s Burgers
Detroit, MI
They build the best burgers you’ve ever had. They start with only the freshest ingredients and build it just the way you like. Make sure to make it a combo and try one of their famous chocolate shakes to help wash down the best burger and fries in the MotorCity.
Stella’s Lounge
Grand Rapids, MI
Stella’s Lounge’s menu goes way beyond the typical freezer bag to fryer crap you find at a lot of bars. Their famous giant stuffed burgers were named Best in America by GQ in 2012 and Best in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. They even make their own vegetarian and vegan burgers, beer-battered avocados and stuffed tots. They also have over 250 kinds of whiskey for your sipping pleasure. Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American (including some Michigan-made varieties), they cover the map.
Crunchy’s
East Lansing, MI
For 35 years, Crunchy’s has been an East Lansing staple, serving up the best burgers, pizza, and of course 27 handles of your favorite craft beer. So whether you’re looking for a place to watch the big game, or a place to sing karaoke and enjoy a bucket of beer with your best friends, you found it.
Mercury Burger & Bar
Detroit, MI
Taystee’s Burgers
Dearborn, MI
Taystee’s Burgers, offers great tasting meals at a very reasonable price. They make sure they only use the best and freshest ingredients in town.
Dagwood’s Tavern and Grill
Lansing, MI
Dagwood’s Tavern and Grill has been a favorite of place in Lansing to get a bite to eat and enjoy a beer (or two) since the 1940’s. They are a relaxed place where you can come, have a few drinks, enjoy some great food, love the fantastic prices, and feel right at home.
Cutters Bar and Grill
Detroit, MI
Cutters Bar and Grill is a fresh look at contemporary American cuisine that is a great value for everyone. In addition to offering a delicious menu, they are the perfect place for an after office happy hour or gathering of friends. The chic urban environment is perfect for having a glass of wine with or catching a game on one of their high definition televisions with friends.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Grand Rapids, MI
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers strives to serve fresh food, provide warm hospitality and become a vital part of the communities they serve by hosting events, fundraisers and providing great career opportunities.










