What’s more essential to summer than a delicious burger? Detroit Burger Week, running from July 22-28, offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in a variety of $8 burgers from local restaurants. Whether you’re a meat-lover or a vegetarian, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
To make the most of this week-long celebration, download the Official Detroit Burger Week App. With the app, you can view the full list of participating restaurants, mark your favorite specialty burgers, and access a map of restaurant locations — all from your phone. Plus, you can check in to earn points, participate in contests, and receive real-time updates. The more points you earn, the greater your chances of winning prizes. Check in at five or more locations during the week or earn points for dining out to be automatically entered to win a Grand Prize of $250 in participating restaurant gift cards.
Keep scrolling to preview what’s on the menu for Detroit Burger Week, and check out burgerweekdetroit.comfor more information and burger specials.
Download the Burger Week app to join in the fun from July 22-28
Credit: Courtesy photoCK Diggs
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-853-6600; ckdiggs.com
CK Burger: A beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and CK sauce. Credit: Courtesy photoComet Burgers
207 S. Main St., Royal Oak; cometburger.com
Apollo Burger: 11/3 Lb. patty topped with grilled mushroom and onions, Swiss cheese, pickled onions, zip sauce, and garlic mayo. Credit: Courtesy photoGus’ Snug
38 S Main St., Clawson; 248-607-3631; gussnug.com
Irish Bacon Cheeseburger:
Fresh ground 1/3 Lb pub patty, char-grilled, topped with smoked gouda and cheddar cheese, Irish bacon, artisan greens, red onion, and tomato. Finished with house secret sauce, served on a fresh baked salted pretzel bun. Credit:Facebook, Gus' Snug Irish PubIce-Burg
22145 W. Outer Dr., Dearborn; iceburgdearborn.com
Burger: 100% halal beef patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and IceBurg sauce. Credit: Courtesy photoKelly’s Bar
2403 Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck
Kelly’s Smashburger: Special blended beef patty, smash-style with onions, American cheese, lettuce, pickle, and Kelly’s smash sauce. Credit: Courtesy photoKozy Lounge
150 E. 10 Mile Rd., Hazel Park; kozylounge.com
Kat Burger: A beef patty topped with fresh jalapeños, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, and honey.
Kozy Burger: A beef patty topped with grilled onion, bacon, and Swiss cheese. Credit:Facebook, Kozy LoungeMcVee’s Pub and Grub
1129 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy; 248-817-2980; mcveespubandgrub.com
Voted Oakland County’s Best Burger by Metro Times readers in 2022, McVee’s “Famous Burgers” includes a signature style with sautéed onions, jalapeños, green olives, crumbled bleu cheese, and Grey Poupon. Credit: McVee's Pub and Grub/FacebookO’Connor’s Public House
324 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-608-2537; oconnorsrochester.com
Irish Bacon Cheeseburger:
Fresh ground 1/3 Lb pub patty, char-grilled, topped with smoked gouda and cheddar cheese, Irish bacon, artisan greens, red onion, and tomato. Finished with house secret sauce, served on a fresh baked salted pretzel bun. Credit: Courtesy photoPine Coast Cafe
13939 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-209-8988; instagram.com/pinecoastcafe
The Smashburger: Two ground beef patties topped with lettuce, onion, pickles, American cheese, and Zip sauce. Credit: Google MapsRoyale With Cheese
4163 Cass Ave., Detroit | 25034 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights | royalewithcheese.menu
Just a Burger: A beef or vegetarian patty topped with artisan romaine, seasonal tomatoes, red onions, Nabulsi pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, and cheese fondue.
Kruncher: A beef or vegetarian patty topped with Southwest roasted corn, chili queso, jalapeño Kruncher chips, and cajun aioli. Credit: Courtesy photoThe Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh.com
Shillelagh Burger: A Michigan craft beef patty with American cheese, Revolution Farms lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Credit: Courtesy photoThe Rock On 3rd
112. E. 3rd St., Royal Oak; 248-542-7625; rockon3rd.com
Lava Burger: Fresh ground beef, grilled to perfection, topped with sautéed onions, three cheeses, and special lava sauce, served on a sweet yellow bun. Credit: Courtesy photo
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