  Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 |
Wondering what the consensus was on the best burger in Detroit ? I'm personally split between Redcoat Tavern in Royal Oak and Miller's in Dearborn. Where do you guys go for the burger ? | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 264 Registered: 04-2006 |
Cass Cafe's Lentil Walnut burger, or Slow's "The Genius" best vegetarian burgers in town... ;) | ||
Aschar76 Member Username: Aschar76 Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2006 |
Sandy's on the beach at 5 Mile rd. and Beech Daly | ||
Tiorted Member Username: Tiorted Post Number: 25 Registered: 02-2006 |
Cutters in Eastern Market has a good 16oz burger, Honest? Johns in the Corridor is decent also | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1783 Registered: 02-2006 |
So really, you want to know the best burger outside of Detroit. Try Rally's. | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 57 Registered: 11-2006 |
damn, Hysteria that was cold. nice way to say hello to a new person. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 483 Registered: 04-2006 |
Casey's Pub | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1785 Registered: 02-2006 |
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Enduro Member Username: Enduro Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2006 |
Yea, Casey's is pretty good. Miller's is good too. The Detroiter is also ridiculous. Big burger with swiss, american, bacon and ham with fries and a beer for like 8 bucks. I eat the fries and a few bites of the burger and take what I can't eat home and plop a fried egg on it for a heartbreaker breakfast. | ||
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2006 |
Yeah Hysteria, that was cold. But the Big Buford is actually a pretty damn good burger. | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 772 Registered: 12-2005 |
Renfirst--your two choices are my personal favorites. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 1238 Registered: 10-2003 |
The double cheeseburger at Geneva's. | ||
Fortress_warren Member Username: Fortress_warren Post Number: 275 Registered: 10-2006 |
Big Mac, love that 1000 Island sniff. (sniff, sniff) I was actually there, at the creation. October, 1968. That's when it hit the street. | ||
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2006 |
I must say the burger at the Bronx is pretty good! | ||
Spaceboykelly Member Username: Spaceboykelly Post Number: 184 Registered: 04-2005 |
I second The Bronx as best burger in Detroit. [And Red Coast as the best suburban burger.] [[The Bronx blackout burger is half the price.]] | ||
Hairybackjoe Member Username: Hairybackjoe Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2005 |
I have to say Checkers Bar and Grill 124 Cadillac Sq , Detroit Especially their Black and Bleu burger | ||
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve Post Number: 45 Registered: 07-2006 |
Shout out to Geneva's on the Eastside! My pops used to take me to "Wimpy's" when I was a kid. They are known for their Burgers. Up on East Warren and something as far as I know. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1773 Registered: 10-2003 |
Wimpy's was originally the Sabre Lancer Lounge on Warren just east of Outer Drive. Sabre Lancer burgers were the best!! I've always enjoyed Geneva Burgers; in fact, we were just wondering if they are still open as we were in the area last week. And currently, in our opinion, the Redcoat Tavern burger is the best one around!! | ||
Fortress_warren Member Username: Fortress_warren Post Number: 276 Registered: 10-2006 |
It's a Big Mac. You morons that point to a bar that no one ever went to, well, you're m's. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 631 Registered: 02-2004 |
Although i forget the place, it's on Hamilton/Davison SD. Get a TRUE double cheeseburger, stacked for $2.25 | ||
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve Post Number: 47 Registered: 07-2006 |
Yes Geneva's is still slipping the sliders | ||
Blaw82 Member Username: Blaw82 Post Number: 122 Registered: 02-2005 |
I personally like Brays or Hunter House hamburgers!!! | ||
Superaygun Member Username: Superaygun Post Number: 544 Registered: 04-2005 |
If you're talking in the city my personal favorite is the bacon cheeseburger at Plaka's in Greektown. i've also heard the Old Shillelagh has a pretty good one. overall for the area, i'd have to agree with Miller's Bar. great with onion rings! | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 58 Registered: 11-2006 |
I'm so HUNGRY now!!!!! | ||
Southofeight Member Username: Southofeight Post Number: 22 Registered: 07-2005 |
Speaking of burgers, I know unsubstantiated rumors are a big no-no here, or at least supposed to be, but a service industry friend of mine told me the following about a year ago: There is a bar/restaurant in Eastern Market — and I don't know if its Cutters or Vivio's or what — but I've been told that one of the staff members used to work at the Lindell, and if you ask, they'll make your burger Lindell style. Or a grilled cheese with those upside-down buns that Mel used to crank out. I know, I know, it's vague, and I apologize for that, but that's all the info I have. Thought it somewhat relevant for the burger thread here. | ||
Amy_p Member Username: Amy_p Post Number: 728 Registered: 10-2003 |
I second Checkers. And HairybackJoe, if you're a chef, I think we've dated... ha ha. (Message edited by Amy P. on December 05, 2006) | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 1595 Registered: 11-2003 |
Checkers Where is Geneva's | ||
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve Post Number: 48 Registered: 07-2006 |
Geneva's Hamburgers - Located on Harper Ave. just north of Cadieux Road. Exit Cadieux off I-94 Eastbound. Turn right, and immediately turn left onto Harper. Look for a (textbook slider joint) white building with a pepsi logo sign on a corner about 1/2 block up. Order 2-3 because they are gooood. | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 178 Registered: 04-2006 |
Genevas is on Harper just North of Cadieux. Casey's is the best in the city. Duggans rendition of the Big Chief burger is the best in the burbs. | ||
Sarge Member Username: Sarge Post Number: 428 Registered: 10-2003 |
I've always liked the Telway and Bray's myself. Now I think I must have a burger for lunch! | ||
Michmeister Member Username: Michmeister Post Number: 25 Registered: 10-2006 |
Lindells.....(sigh)........sni ff...........does it show that I have been gone awhile? | ||
Diehard Member Username: Diehard Post Number: 12 Registered: 03-2005 |
Much love for Geneva's - just don't go there at 2:30 a.m. on a Friday or Saturday when the drunks from the I-Rock and Harpo's flood the place. Unless waiting at a too-well-lit counter with drunk metal fans is your kind of thing... Wimpy's WAS good - but it's been closed for about 3-4 years now. I keep watching to see if there's any sign of life there, but no dice.  | ||
Bushay Member Username: Bushay Post Number: 49 Registered: 05-2005 |
Genesyxx, The joint on Hamilton/Davidson is called WCC party store. I used to deliver buns to them there years ago. They used to have around 4-5 full time girls cooking in the back and a line that wrapped around the corner around lunch time. Best deal in town. I stopped in there a few years back and they had stopped cooking altogether. Something about selling more hot foods than alcohol. Their beer/wine license for some reason didnt allow it. Cant believe nobodys mentioned Nemo's. Best burger around still IMO. Just had a couple last week in fact. | ||
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12 Post Number: 108 Registered: 09-2005 |
Casey's and Detroiter my favorite in the City! | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 3708 Registered: 10-2003 |
Irish Coffee on Mack in GP. best burger in the area. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10974 Registered: 10-2003 |
I can't believe Ndavies hasn't dug up a thread from the archives and posted it yet. He's really sleepin' on the job today. | ||
Thursdaynext Member Username: Thursdaynext Post Number: 362 Registered: 04-2006 |
Best Bar Burger Ever - Jacoby's on Brush. Man, I could go for one right now. | ||
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill Post Number: 114 Registered: 09-2006 |
Jacobys is good,,, so is Nemos,,,,, | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 7398 Registered: 12-2003 |
Back then, Harry's won it all for me IN the city. Then Checker. Been a while, though, and at least we know the cook at Checker is the same...can't say the same for the night person at Harry's. Ndavies will probably know that, too. But...I never got to the Bronx...and a bunch of other places that others recommended. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10976 Registered: 10-2003 |
Is Ndavies ok? I worry that him and Nip may have bumped into one another in a dark alley. You know, he used to participate on those ski forums, and you know how those go down. | ||
Ddaydave Member Username: Ddaydave Post Number: 437 Registered: 04-2005 |
cutters is great.. I heard a few say nemo`s I don`t agree on that one there kinda small and plain .. I also heard honest johns mentioned he has the best grill in midtown to bad about the owner being such an ass .. | ||
Oo7plyr Member Username: Oo7plyr Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 |
I like Little Tony's in the Woods for the Grosse Pointe area. Checkers is great in the downtown. But nothing beats Redcoat. | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 182 Registered: 04-2006 |
Marcus burgers for a completely different type of burger | ||
Chucktown_motown Member Username: Chucktown_motown Post Number: 17 Registered: 09-2006 |
Carter's on Jefferson, River Rouge/Ecorse one of the two...what about White Castle yeah they're all over...but I can't get enough... | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 311 Registered: 10-2003 |
Best...Redcoat 2nd Best ever...Diamond Jim Brady's at Seven and Greenfield. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 56 Registered: 10-2006 |
Miller's of Dearborn. Mott's on Fort and Green. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 969 Registered: 01-2005 |
No contest.  | ||
Taj920 Member Username: Taj920 Post Number: 156 Registered: 01-2004 |
MIller's in Dearborn followed by Little Tony's in Grosse Pointe Woods. | ||
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2006 |
For those Redcoat fans, the owners turned the Pizzeria Uno in West Bloomfield into this bistro/winebar called Zinc ... They've got a variation of the infamous redcoat burger ... went there the other day for a meeting, was pleasantly surprised ... | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1453 Registered: 11-2003 |
Gar's Bar in Marine City---most people have never heard of it, much less spent much time in Marine City. Before it shut it's doors, the London Chop House on W. Congress served the famous Poncho Burger, the best by far. Enjoyed by several Detroit Mayors and show people in town for concerts at the Fisher, Schubert, Music Hall etc. | ||
6nois Member Username: 6nois Post Number: 17 Registered: 11-2006 |
I would have to say the Bronx, great burger low price. | ||
Southwestmap Member Username: Southwestmap Post Number: 653 Registered: 01-2005 |
Rocker Jack White stopped in at Miller's Bar in Dearborn on Monday night for a burger. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 1605 Registered: 11-2003 |
Went to Geneva's for the first time last weekend, excellent burger! I have driven by it a million times and never went in, glad I did. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 57 Registered: 10-2006 |
Forgot The Hideout on 14 Mile in Clawson. Another great burger that doesn't seem to get the recognition it deserves. | ||
Hagglerock Member Username: Hagglerock Post Number: 351 Registered: 03-2005 |
In and Out burger. Still my number one! Opps wrong state, sorry. | ||
Diehard Member Username: Diehard Post Number: 16 Registered: 03-2005 |
Ray 1936- Forgive me if it's supposed to be obvious, but what is that place in the photo? | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 534 Registered: 02-2006 |
Bates, 5 Mile and Farmington in Livonia. What do I win? | ||
Amy_p Member Username: Amy_p Post Number: 731 Registered: 10-2003 |
The ire of the forum, is my guess. | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 316 Registered: 09-2004 |
Mott'z Burgers on the corner of Fort St and Green, southwest side. Please don't demo my favorite joint for Ambassador Bridge II! | ||
Mrfrench Member Username: Mrfrench Post Number: 64 Registered: 01-2006 |
Try the 1/2 lb. cheese-burger at the Toy Chest on Ford road. Always topless, always good. Only $1.99 on Mondays! "Damn! I do loves me a good burger". | ||
Aschar76 Member Username: Aschar76 Post Number: 33 Registered: 11-2006 |
Vote for Geneva's The double Cheeseburger and a sack of fries was very good. I hope my wife understands.  | ||
Sailor_rick Member Username: Sailor_rick Post Number: 151 Registered: 02-2004 |
I agree with the Rock about Gar's, "Gar's Bar in Marine City---most people have never heard of it, much less spent much time in Marine City." Hey! What am I chopped liver? I live(d) in Marine City (Hazel Park on the Water) for over eight years. The new Mrs.'s Rick's Grandfather was born there and even sailed the Lakes a few years before getting hitched. Gars' chili fries are heart-clogging heaven too. Best burger in the city though? The one you cook on your own grill on a warm August eve. | ||
Rustic Member Username: Rustic Post Number: 3019 Registered: 10-2003 |
I can't comment about the Toychest burger, but I am pleased to hear there are still good bar burgers at Detroit topless bars. IME that is VERY much a Detroit thing. I've written about it several times on this forum: Detroit has so many good bar burgers. By that I mean not that they are so good, but that you can go into most any bar in the metro area and be assured of a pretty decent bar burger. White bars, black bars, fancy bars, rundown bars, straight bars, gay bars, topless bars, biker bars, preppy bars (are there still preppy bars?), hip bars, yeloow eyed old man bars, wino bars, luxe bars ... in metro Detroit pretty much all had decent bar burgers. Hope it is still the case ... That just isn't the case in other cities I've spent time in ... | ||
3rdworldcity Member Username: 3rdworldcity Post Number: 360 Registered: 01-2005 |
The_rock: Gosh, I wish you hadn't mentioned the Pancho Burger. It caused my stomach to growl and a slight pain in the chest. They were great. I believe you can still get them at the Caucus Club. (And, it's off-thread, but the Caucus alway had the best ribs - anywhere - in my opinion.) | ||
Mrchills Member Username: Mrchills Post Number: 28 Registered: 07-2005 |
Joe's in South Field off Northwestern Highway does it for me! Also love Nemo's and Jacoby's downtown | ||
Spaceman_spiff Member Username: Spaceman_spiff Post Number: 36 Registered: 02-2006 |
Greaseburgers rule! Telway, Bates, and the Bronx for me. -Spiff |
