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Best Burgers in Grand Rapids

Mr. Burger is the plain answer for most of the city, with lines out the door on weekends.

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616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids

The chicken shawarma on warm fresh pita with garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses has pulled at least one reviewer back three times in two weeks. The "Feast for 1-2" plate piles meat over rice with hummus and a side salad, and complimentary mint tea shows up at the end. The menu is clearly marked for vegan and gluten-free options, and the falafel rice bowl gets repeat mentions alongside the burgers.

Breakfast

Mr. Burger

★ 4.4(1,931)· $

The olive burger with fries and slaw is the move at this retro counter-service diner on Lake Michigan Drive. Order at the counter, grab a tray, take a number. At around $12 a head, breakfast with eggs, bacon, and American fries is one of the better deals on this stretch of road.

American

Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern - Cascade

★ 4.3(1,517)· $

The $5 Sunday bloody Marys, loaded with bacon, pickles, and pepper jack cheese, are the clearest reason to show up here. Bagger Dave's sits comfortably in Chili's-and-TGIFridays territory. Burgers are customizable, the turkey burger gets repeat visitors, and the kids' meals drop to $3.95 on Sundays.

American

A1. Burgers & Wings

★ 4.4(101)· $$

The lunch special Philly sandwich with a drink for under $10 is the kind of deal that keeps people coming back to this Wyoming strip-mall counter. House sauces get consistent praise, and the menu covers burgers, wings, and hibachi beef and chicken. The dining area is small, so expect a wait at peak hours.

American

Mr. Burger

★ 4.5(1,520)· $

Mr. Burger in Kentwood has been a Grand Rapids staple long enough that regulars remember eating here as kids. The burgers are on the smaller side, with cheese that melts just right, and the prices stay reasonable enough that it draws a lunch crowd from nearby workplaces. The lobby looks straight out of the 80s. Clean, but not updated.

Breakfast

Mr. Burger

★ 4.5(1,297)· $

The cheeseburger platter runs under $12 and reviewers keep coming back for it. Burgers are juicy, the fries are crispy without being greasy, and the breakfast side is a genuine draw, with a protein plate of eggs, sausage links, and bacon. Counter-service speed, no-frills setting.

Other

Mike's Wings Waffle Burgers and More

★ 4.1(770)· $$

Mango habanero, honey barbecue, buffalo, spicy garlic. Mike's has a deep wing roster and reviewers keep coming back for it. The interior is small and tight, so takeout is a smart call. Expect a wait, especially with a short-staffed kitchen, but the wings consistently earn it.

Other

The Burger Den

★ 2.8(26)· $$

The Burger Den is a Denny's. Listed under a different name, operating at a Wyoming strip on 44th St SW, it is a Denny's. Reviews mention wrong orders and staff stepping out for a smoke between customers.

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Best Burgers in Grand Rapids is an editorial roundup of 8 Grand Rapids restaurants. The average diner rating across this list is 4.2 out of 5. Restaurants are ranked by editorial review, not by paid placement.

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Best Burgers in Grand Rapids?

Top picks on this list are 616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids, Mr. Burger, and Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern - Cascade. The full ranking weighs review quality, popularity, and how actively diners are talking about each restaurant.

How many restaurants are on this list?

8 restaurants meet the criteria for Best Burgers in Grand Rapids.

How is this list ranked?

Ranking combines a Bayesian-smoothed review score with an activity multiplier that gives weight to restaurants currently attracting fresh reviews. Paid listings do not affect the order.