Best burgers in Detroit · Updated September 4, 2026

The 10 Best Burgers in Detroit, Ranked by the Community

The community’s current Detroit burger ranking, spanning sliders, bar burgers, and modern favorites with scores, maps, and community results.

Community #1: Motz's Burgers, rated 9.6/10.

Rated by the community.

Detroit’s burger history runs through tiny slider counters, neighborhood bars, and ambitious modern kitchens. Community scores determine the order, with vote counts breaking ties between equal scores.

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Top 10 burgers in Detroit

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Green Dot Stables

1 community rating

2200 West Lafayette Boulevard
05

Telway Hamburgers

1 community rating

6820 Michigan Ave
07

Honest John's Bar & Grill

1 community rating

488 Selden St
08

Mercury Burger Bar

1 community rating

2163 Michigan Ave
02

Questions about this ranking

What is the highest-rated burger restaurant in Detroit?

Motz's Burgers is currently first with a community score of 9.6 out of 10. Rankings update when visitors add or change their ratings.

How are the best burgers in Detroit ranked?

The displayed score is the raw community average. The order also uses a confidence adjustment so one rating cannot overpower a larger body of strong reviews. Each person contributes one current rating per restaurant.

Are major fast-food chains included?

No. The ranking product focuses on independent and local restaurants and filters major corporate fast-food chains.

How can I report a closed or moved restaurant?

Open the restaurant on the live map and use the reporting option. Address and closure corrections are reviewed before they replace the current listing.

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