OT: Best Burger in Ann Arbor

Submitted by Cereal Killer on July 13th, 2019 at 3:37 PM

My son has orientation tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday.   I've been craving a burger all day.  Where's the place to go in AA (or nearby) for the best burger?   Thanks in advance.

DetroitBlue

July 13th, 2019 at 4:25 PM ^

frita batidos for something a little different - their chorizo burger is amazing, or knight’s or casey’s for more of a standard burger. red hawk is also good

stephenrjking

July 13th, 2019 at 6:03 PM ^

Has that Mcdonald's improved any? Because when I was a dead-broke undisciplined cashier at Meijer who needed to buy bad fast food for lunch its food was bad even by those low standards and I could easily blow an entire lunch break waiting in the eternal drive through lines. It was so awful I stopped going there and started visiting the TB on State.

What I mean is, it was bad even by the low standards of Mcdonalds. 

Eli

July 13th, 2019 at 4:56 PM ^

I’ll be up at Fritz Park tomorrow afternoon grilling some burgers and Brats. Stop by. 

The older I get, how you feel after is just as important, if not more important than taste. 

umich1

July 13th, 2019 at 9:42 PM ^

The Bad Axe is a damn good burger.

 

Blimpy’s will always win in my heart for the novelty of their approach and nostalgia for yesteryear, but the Bad Axe burger at Diamond Jim Brady’s is probably better.

Honestly though I’d probably skip the burger and go Mr. Spots for a cheesesteak.

DMill2782

July 13th, 2019 at 5:56 PM ^

Kobe burger and 2 am burger at Grizzly Peak are both solid.

Steelhead Red is a damn good red beer too. I recommend getting drunk on that after eating the burger. 

EricSV85

July 13th, 2019 at 6:01 PM ^

I stop at Good Time Charley's once a week for the Jaybird.  One of the best bacon egg burgers I have had since moving out of Holland and no longer being able to go to Goog's.  Waffle fries are always good.

Daleppard

July 13th, 2019 at 7:17 PM ^

On gamedays I would say ME!! I get so many people that walk by my spot at Lindys on Scio Church and gaze at my burgers. Let me know and I will make them on the game you are there and you can taste the greatness of my 3 in thick steakburgers that some call Meatloaf on a bun because they are so big!!

 

Go Blue!!

GoBlue456

July 13th, 2019 at 8:35 PM ^

There are honestly like 10 places on Main St that have a burger that I would rate 8/10 or better nowadays. Just pick a spot, order a beer, and start picking out toppings.

Bo248

July 14th, 2019 at 8:27 AM ^

Very true, I was thinking the same thing. My daughter was in a burger club in Ann Arbor, and they went to a bunch of places. All of them great. It’s like a beauty pageant, every one of them is pretty darn good. 

Newbie333

July 13th, 2019 at 10:39 PM ^

Best of limited options:

Sidetrack in Ypsilanti for a good bar burger 

Zola bistro on washtenaw for a higher end burger 

Kobe burger at grizzly peak downtown for a in between 

 

TruBluWolv55

July 13th, 2019 at 10:42 PM ^

My favorite is Casey’s burger with cheddar cheese, mushrooms and bacon.  The steak fries are always cooked just right and the onion rings are delicious. 

Great Cornholio

July 13th, 2019 at 11:17 PM ^

For a great-beefy-tasting traditional burger AND outstanding atmosphere, Knight's on Dexter near Maple simply can't be beat. The new location on Liberty near State ain't half bad either. Added bonus: the drinks are strong. Like twice as much booze/pour. Decidedly old-school. Order a whiskey.

For the life of me I can't figure out all the love for Fritas. It's like eating a grease blop and their drinks are weak like Ukraine.