The Best Burger in Downtown Detroit
Looking for the best burger in Downtown Detroit? Well, look no further because we’ve got you covered! But first, lets chat about what makes a good burger, a good burger. What…
An epicurean cheeseburger layered with creamy mayonnaise, nestled between a soft bun, capturing the essence of gourmet fast food.
Max Zafiro/ GettyLooking for the best burger in Downtown Detroit? Well, look no further because we've got you covered! But first, lets chat about what makes a good burger, a good burger.
What Makes a Good Burger, a Good Burger
The temperature is heating up and we all know that one of the very first things we do to embrace it is to bring out the grill! There's no denying the mouthwatering aroma of a plump, juicy burger sizzling on the grill. And the sound of the juices sizzling on the charcoal is simply irresistible. Then you top it off with your favorite cheese as it slowly melts over the burger, and finally, you load it up with your preferred toppings. What are your go-to choices? Bacon? Onions? Jalapenos? Pickles? As for me, I go for a bun grilled with butter, a well-seasoned turkey patty, crumbled blue cheese, and my toppings of choice are mushrooms, lettuce, red onion, mayo, and mustard. Well, now I'm getting seriously hungry just thinking about it! How about you?
May is National Hamburger Month
Enjoying a tasty burger is always a good idea, but did you know May is officially National Hamburger Month? If you're wondering how to celebrate this delicious day, why not mix things up by trying a new burger recipe? Delish has compiled a list of their top 62 burger recipes to experiment with. One that stands out to me is the "Greek Stuffed Turkey Burger" - sounds like a must-try!
The Best Burger in Downtown Detroit
Of course, if you want to kick back and enjoy your meal, you can feast on the best burger in Downtown Detroit. Now, I asked people around the building where their favorite spot was. Albert Dale from engineering said Checkers Bar has the best burger in Downtown Detroit, not just for the burger but also for the cool arcade & live music. I was checking out their menu, and they have several burgers for you. And you can swap out the patty for a veggie patty if you don't eat beef. Check them out below.
The Checker Burger is the Best Burger in Downtown Detroit
The Checker Burger, which is a "1/4 LB Classic, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Choice of Cheese," is currently priced at $9.00 and comes with fries.
The Egg-Burger
Egg-Burger: a "Single with Fried Egg, Bacon, L/T/O/P & Choice of Cheese" for $13.00 with fries.
The Double with Bacon
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The Double with Bacon is "Double with Bacon, choice of Cheese, All the Fixin's" for $14.00 with fries.
The Paczki Burger-Limited Seasonal Item
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And, of course, they have a special burger on Paczki Day here in Detroit called "The Paczki Burger," which is just what you'd imagine. A hamburger and the bun is a paczki! They have a few more; you can check them out here.
Online Reviews of Checkers Bar
Now, while I trust our engineer Albert's opinion on burgers, I wanted to check out some reviews on Yelp for you. Here are a few:
Kitty K (Newport, MI) says, "Cool little dive bar with an arcade attached! The Checker Bar is known for its tasty burgers! It's super close to all the sports and downtown happenings. It is very close to Greektown, Campus Martius, Ford Field, and Comerica. Parents bring their kids here. There is an outside patio. Vintage games are upstairs. Great date night or family outing."
Jake D. (Ann Arbor, MI) says, " Great 'dive bar' atmosphere. The food is really good and relatively inexpensive for downtown. It's a good authentic neighborhood bar with excellent drinks and nice bartenders."
Blaise B. (Westland, MI) says, "We came here on New Year's Eve before the event at the Fillmore. We wanted a cheap dinner since the rest of the night was expensive, and this was exactly what we were looking for. The prices are reasonable (difficult to find these days in downtown Detroit!), and everything we ordered was SO good. I plan to return many times when I'm downtown!"
So, if you'd like to snag a bite to eat & have the best burger in Downtown Detroit, you can check them out at 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI. Their hours are:
The weather is warming up around here and we all know that one of the very first things we do to welcome it in is to break out the grill! There's no denying the delicious smell of a fat, juicy burger cooking on the grill. Plus the sound of the sizzle from the juices hitting the charcoal are so enticing. Then you add your favorite cheese as it slowly melts across the burger & and finally it's loaded with your favorite toppings. Which are your favorites? Bacon? Onions? Jalapenos? Pickles? For me, I prefer a butter-grilled bun, a well-seasoned turkey patty, blue cheese crumbles, and the toppings have to be mushrooms, lettuce, red onion, mayo, and mustard. Welp, now my imagination has me seriously hungry! How about you?
While there's never a bad time to enjoy a yummy burger, May is officially National Hamburger Month. Maybe you're asking yourself "How do I honor such a glorious day?" Well, you can definitely celebrate by trying a different type of hamburger than you typically order or make. Food & Wine Magazine put out a list of their top 22 burger recipes for you to choose from. My favorite from their list that I would like to try is their "Next-Level Turkey Burgers with Lemon Aioli" recipe.
Of course if you just want to kick back and enjoy your meal, Eater Detroit has put out a list of 23 essential burger spots to visit in Metro Detroit. I have highlighted six great ones below. You can check out the full list of 23 here. Some have even been featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives'
Whether you decide to fire up the grill or visit a local Metro Detroit burger joint, I hope those juicy burgers leave all of your senses fully satisfied!
Basement Burger Bar
Basement Burger Bar is committed to providing excellent service food at amazing prices. Their build-your-own-burger menu offers over a trillion burger combinations, including 10+ proteins, plus options if you are vegan. Not only do they offer burgers, but they rotate their beer selection often & have fun games like trivia on select nights at their Farmington & Canton locations.
They have three Metro Detroit locations for you to visit & their Farmington location even has a newly added arcade!
Farmington: 33316 Grand River Ave. | Farmington MI 48336 | 248-957-8179
Canton: 42452 Ford Rd. | Canton MI 48187 | 734-927-0100
Detroit: 1326 Brush St. | Detroit MI 48226 | 313-818-3708
Green Dot Stables
I have definitely been to Green Dot Stables in Corktown in Detroit & they truly have a unique menu. They were closed briefly as new owners took over, but it's back open for business! You can enjoy unique, gourmet sliders like their PBJ slider or vegan options like their plant-based teriyaki chicken ranging between $2-$4. They also serve fries, salads and soups. Plus they have a beer & liquor menu for you to enjoy. Check out their menu here.
Grab a slider at 2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216
Royale with Cheese
Royale with Cheese prides themselves on not sacrificing quality to give you a quality burger! They also use locally sourced products including locally made buns with a recipe specifically made for the burger joint which is awesome. Plus you cannot forget to order one of their famous $5 hand-spun shakes in flavors like Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more. Take a peek at their menus here.
Grab on of their tasty burgers at 4163 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
One-Eyed Betty's
I love One-Eyed Betty's in Ferndale! They have a really great menu that not only includes delicious burgers, but other awesome gastropub fare, homemade soups, salads and hearty entrées. Plus, if beer is your thing, they have 44 rotating craft beer taps! Decide what you want before you go by checking out their menu here.
Then stop in & order from their unique menu at 175 W Troy St, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Redcoat Tavern
Red Coat Tavern was originally opened in 1972 so they've been in the community for a long time! It's also the home of the 'Original Redcoat Special Burger' that is a half pound of freshly ground proprietary blend beef, tomato, shredded lettuce, & special Sauce, all on a toasted sesame bun. Plus 'The Brasserie Burger' named Metro-Detroit’s #1 Gourmet burger by the Detroit Free Press. It's a huge half pound ground beef patty, bacon, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, tomato, watercress, and Dijon mustard-mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun. View these and their other items on the menu here.
Grab one of these delicious burgers at one of their two locations:
31542 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 • (248) 549-0300
6745 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 • (248) 865-0500
Hunter House Hamburgers
Hunter House Hamburgers is always packed every time I drive by this pill-box diner in Birmingham and for good reason! They've been in the community since 1952 serving up sliders, shakes, and coney dogs. Their food is always fresh and they source ingredients from local, family-run businesses which is awesome!
Visit this Metro Detroit classic at 35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
