Best Hamburger in Metro Detroit?

**detroitsgwenivere** · June-22-10, 09:39 PM

If you don't mind driving through the hood, BB's diner on Conner east of Gratiot has, in my opinion, the best and most unique burger in Detroit. Carry-out only, with smothered mashed potatoes. Ummmmm....

**krs7272** · June-22-10, 10:56 PM

I agree on Tel-Way. But The Hideout on 14 Mile in Clawson has some killer Bacon Cheeseburgers

**Thruster315** · June-23-10, 05:46 AM

Vinsetta Grill in Royal Oak. The choices are amazing. It takes some work to fill out the form and it's akin to taking the bar exam- it has so many choices!

**Downriviera** · June-23-10, 09:13 AM

For sliders I like the Giant System on Van Born and Monroe in Dearborn Hts best. Not sure why they have system in their name since they only have the one location. Great shakes, too.

**econ expat** · June-25-10, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Downriviera

For sliders I like the Giant System on Van Born and Monroe in Dearborn Hts best. Not sure why they have system in their name since they only have the one location. Great shakes, too.

Giant 'system' used to have a few locations until 70's.
was called 'Les' Giant' hamburger system back then
owned by Les Sampson-
his brother Lex owned Telway System back then.

**Downriver Gal** · June-25-10, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Downriviera

For sliders I like the Giant System on Van Born and Monroe in Dearborn Hts best. Not sure why they have system in their name since they only have the one location. Great shakes, too.

Cool, I have to check that place out. It's only a few miles from my house.

So you think Giant System is better than the Carter's on Southfield?

Anyone been to Joe's Hamburgers in Wyandotte?

**Downriviera** · June-26-10, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Downriver Gal

Cool, I have to check that place out. It's only a few miles from my house.

So you think Giant System is better than the Carter's on Southfield?

Anyone been to Joe's Hamburgers in Wyandotte?

Carters is good too, but i like Giant System a little better. The Giant System sliders are a tad bigger than most sliders, something to consider when ordering.

lincoln8740 · January-19-11, 07:23 PM

Slightly off topic but talley's in lewiston hands down has the best burger I have ever had

**kryptonite** · June-23-10, 11:02 AM

I have to agree with the poster that said Nemo's on Mich. Ave. Mmmmmm......

**fooddood** · June-23-10, 11:41 AM

Happy hour at Roast in the Book-Cadillac. $3 gets you a five once burger on an English muffin with bacon, cheddar, fried egg and pickled onion.

Though I prefer the fried chicken livers with polenta and mushrooms for the same price. They go nicely with a Manhattan cocktail.

**eastland** · June-23-10, 05:35 PM

Sorry, but burgers are not supposed to be served on English muffins.

**softailrider** · June-23-10, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by eastland

Sorry, but burgers are not supposed to be served on English muffins.

An English Muffin is an insult to a hamburger.

9mile&seneca · June-24-10, 01:44 AM

Foodood try putting Tobasco on them fried livers. Gitterdone!

**fooddood** · June-24-10, 07:39 AM

How exactly does one come to the conclusion that hamburger cannot be served on an English muffin? Is there some regulating body that I’m unaware of?

An insult? We’re talking about a ground meat patty here!

9mile, I have been wanting to fry up a mess of chicken livers to garnish spicy bloody Marys. That would be a party.

**Downriviera** · June-24-10, 09:05 AM

How are those Manhattan's at Roast? Are they making them with Rye whiskey, which is the new trend.

**Fury13** · June-24-10, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Downriviera

How are those Manhattan's at Roast? Are they making them with Rye whiskey, which is the new trend.

It's not really the new trend, it's going back to the original recipe. The Manhattan originally was made with rye. Rye is "hotter" and more robust than Bourbon, so it complements the sweet vermouth better.

And if the dash or two of bitters is omitted, it's not a real Manhattan.

I hear that the bar at Roast has absinthe.

**fooddood** · June-25-10, 06:51 AM

On the subject of drinks, opening this year a couple doors down from Slows will be Detroit’s only joint devoted to craft cocktails. Dude putting it together makes his own bitters, syrups, infusions, but also worships the classics. The menu will be a mix of old and new, and they’re planning on having live music on the weekends.

**Melody** · January-19-11, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by fooddood

On the subject of drinks, opening this year a couple doors down from Slows will be Detroit’s only joint devoted to craft cocktails. Dude putting it together makes his own bitters, syrups, infusions, but also worships the classics. The menu will be a mix of old and new, and they’re planning on having live music on the weekends.

Is there an update on this? What's it called? Did it ever open?

For the burger lovers...have you tried Motor City Sports Bar in Hamtramck? They make HUGE burgers that are very juicy and tasty, topped with cold and fresh lettuce, onion, tomato and mayo. Cheap beers, too. They also serve chevapi, which is Eastern European sausage and very good.

I did a story on burgers last year, and I had to try many of the places around town that are always being called the best. Red Coat and Mason's really are fantastic. I tried to go to Miller's but they were closed.

**softailrider** · June-26-10, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by fooddood

How exactly does one come to the conclusion that hamburger cannot be served on an English muffin? Is there some regulating body that I’m unaware of?

An insult? We’re talking about a ground meat patty here!

9mile, I have been wanting to fry up a mess of chicken livers to garnish spicy bloody Marys. That would be a party.

Well then why not serve up hamburgers on Bagels? Or, how about on plain white bread? I'm sure it'll be a big hit at your next cookout.

**fooddood** · June-24-10, 09:51 AM

You can get them made with whatever American whiskey they have. I think the well is Jim Beam. I believe they have a rye behind the bar but I can’t remember the brand.

It’s a good cocktail bar but not a great one. Detroit doesn’t have a great cocktail bar yet.

**xD_Brklyn** · June-24-10, 12:20 PM

Nemo's: Old bar, burgers & beer - a great combination.

**kryptonite** · June-25-10, 02:30 PM

I love sliders, but are they officially considered burgers? When I want a burger I like certain places, when I want a slider I like Bates.

Anyone care to suggest the best slider places? There is one John R/12 Mile-ish that used to be a Top Hat, anyone know about that place?

**econ expat** · June-26-10, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by kryptonite

Anyone care to suggest the best slider places? There is one John R/12 Mile-ish that used to be a Top Hat, anyone know about that place?

11 Mile /John R maybe? That has been a Telway since 1940's.
[[Same owner as Michigan/Martin Telway)

**kryptonite** · June-26-10, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by econ expat

11 Mile /John R maybe? That has been a Telway since 1940's.
[[Same owner as Michigan/Martin Telway)

I am thinking maybe that's not it. The place I have in mind has the old Top Hat white with red trim panels. But I'm not an expert on that area, it's Madison Hts. I think.

Now Top Hat - THAT was the best slider IMO.

**kryptonite** · June-28-10, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by econ expat

11 Mile /John R maybe? That has been a Telway since 1940's.
[[Same owner as Michigan/Martin Telway)

Now that I think of it Econ that must be the place. Last year one day in the summer I was at the traffic light in front of the Telway and could smell the sliders. YUM! I need to check the place out, my aging stomach will of course rebel but maybe I can sneak in two sliders without the stomach noticing????