The 7 Best Burgers In Grand Rapids

The simple hamburger is easily one of the tastiest creations in the world; juicy, meaty and always reliable, it’s a relief for fellow greedy guts to know that the very best burgers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are top class.

From the huge and monstrous burgers full of toppings; street vendors cooking up simple patties right through to fine dining restaurants with their gourmet take on this American snack. We’ve come up with a list that has something for everybody.

The 7 Best Burgers In Grand Rapids, How do these rankings work?

1. Stella’s Lounge

This retro arcade and whiskey bar is just a really fun place to hand out, eat and drink with friends. Spectacular cocktails, but the burger is the real show stopper. Huge, juicy patties that melt in the mouth.

2. Cottage Bar

A Grand Rapids tradition since 1927, Cottage Bar are the oldest operating bar and restaurant downtown. Known for their casual charm and down to earth atmosphere, their regulars will tell you they are very best burgers in the city. Any business lasting close to a century has to be doing something right.

3. Grand Rapids Brewing Co.

One of the best craft brew bars in the state where their huge selection of delicious beers are complimented by a burger that is bursting full of flavour. Come with a serious appetite because this is a beast – and a delicious one at that.

4. Mr. Burger

A classic diner with some of the very best comfort food and friendly service you could ever imagine. The burgers are simple, but tick the spot every single time. The perfect sized burger that doesn’t need fancy toppings or any fuss to be amazing.

5. Brewery Vivant

This microbrewery in a renovated chapel (a beautiful setting!) is the spot to go to for rustic farmhouse inspired beers and one of the best burgers in Grand Rapids. With everything made fresh in-house, the juicy beef is top notch.

Their authentic Belgian fries with béarnaise-aioli are an extra bonus!

6. Butcher’s Union

This whiskey bar and restaurant is home to seriously good gastropub grub, including a great burger. They grind their own locally sourced beef on site, topping it off with cheddar, caramelised onions, spicy pickles and creamy aioli. It all comes served in a soft onion brioche bun – a match made in heaven.

7. One Bourbon

Be sure to order the signature Bourbon Burger here; ground sirloin patty, with bourbon bacon jam, house-made pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and Muenster cheese, on a ciabatta roll.

Wash it down with one of their 130+ different whiskies and bourbon. Delicious.