Looking to sample the best burgers around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top burger joints in Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time a craving hits.
1. Mercury Burger Bar
Topping the list is Mercury Burger Bar. Located at 2163 Michigan Ave. in Corktown, the bar and grill is the highest rated burger spot in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 627 reviews on Yelp.
Look for the Southwest Detroit burger topped with chorizo, jalapeños, tortilla strips and avocado; the Flint Burger featuring green olives and mayo; and the New York-style burger topped with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Sandwiches include classic grilled cheese, fried bologna and fried egg. This burger joint also offers hot dogs and shakes.
2. Honest John's Bar & Grill
Next up is Midtown's Honest John's Bar & Grill, situated at 488 Selden St. With four stars out of 338 reviews on Yelp, the pub — which opens for breakfast each morning and closes its doors at 2 a.m. every night — has proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll find burger options like barbecue bacon and cheddar, a patty melt and mushroom and Swiss. Salads, soups and sandwiches, including a veggie Reuben with Swiss, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing, are also available. Stop in early for omelets, Fruity Pebbles French toast and smothered hash browns.
3. Royale with Cheese
Midtown's Royale with Cheese, located at 4163 Cass Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score burgers and hand-spun shakes four stars out of 315 reviews. With a name inspired by the 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie "Pulp Fiction," the eatery features a mural of the main characters and other nods to the film.
The burger joint's menu options include the Royale burger with smoked brisket, avocado, Gouda cheese fondue and coleslaw, and the Havana burger topped with turkey bacon, french fries, fried egg and chipotle ketchup. Pair your meal with a salad or a shake with flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, strawberry and cookie butter with Nutella.
4. The Bronx Bar
The Bronx Bar, a dive bar that offers burgers and sandwiches in Midtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 229 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4476 Second Ave. to see for yourself.
Look for burgers made with beef, turkey or black bean patties, or grab a grilled bologna sandwich on Texas toast or The Stupid Sandwich (turkey, pepperoni and avocado). Breakfast is offered from noon-3 p.m. on weekends.
5. Rusted Crow Detroit
Head downtown to check out Rusted Crow Detroit, a pub that has earned four stars out of 225 reviews on Yelp. The self-dubbed gastrolounge serves up a full menu of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees at 78 W. Adams Ave.
Try one of the seven burgers available with standout options like the Peanut Butter and Jelly, complete with brie cheese and bacon marmalade, and the Pico, served with fried avocado and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Wash down your meal with one of the signature cocktails: Shiver Me Timber rum drink with pineapple juice, ginger beer and ground nutmeg, or the gin-based Garter Belt with elderflower liqueur and lemon juice.
