Ricewood has become an essential local dining spot for its rice bowls topped with a variety of Texas-style barbecue and spicy finadene sauce. The Maple Road location also features a rotating monthlong special burger packed with complex layers of flavor that should not be missed. Previous specials included a reuben burger with a half brisket/half pastrami patty and the Pogi — two Filipino longaniza sausage patties, grilled pineapple, pickled papaya, and Russian dressing.

Located a quick jaunt southbound in Saline, MI, Dan’s is home to an array of delicious, generously sized burgers and over 40 beers on tap. The heftiest of them all is the Texas Squealer — a half-pound patty topped with bacon, ham, and pulled pork.

Burger fans from all over have flocked to Taystee’s, the halal-friendly burger spot situated in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights gas stations. Ann Arborites can now enjoy one of their specialty burgers, including the award-winning Ali’s Notch-Yo Burger - a stack of patties, beef bacon, jalapeños, grilled onions, three cheeses, and Doritos. 

Burger cravings can pop up at any time of day or night. To satisfy those urges, the Fleetwood Diner is open 24 hours a day and serves hit-the-spot burgers like the Half & Half, with a patty made from 50 percent ground beef and 50 percent ground bacon.

Local celebrity chef Eve Aronoff popularized the the Frita Cuban-influenced burger in metro Detroit. Each frita is made with your choice of chorizo, chicken, beef, fish, or black beans. It comes topped with shoestring fries, egg, avocado, or cilantro-lime salsa. To drink, the batidos are refreshing, fruity shakes that are sure to satisfy.

This north side gastropub features over 30 beers on tap and serves pub food with unusual twists like the butter curry poutine and Szechuan chicken wings. However the spot’s Diner Burger is as classic as it gets with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, sauteed onion puree on a brioche bun.

This downtown Ypsilanti’s favorite has become synonymous with great hamburgers. Delicious combinations like their signature Mac Attack — a third-pound burger topped with mac and cheese, bacon, and barbecue sauce are available, as well as growlers of beer and bottles of wine.

Monty’s brings a little bit of England to The Deuce with its pub food and televised soccer matches. The Monty’s burger comes with a double quarter-pound smash burger with cheddar, lettuce, pickles, and special sauce. Make sure to check out the game room featuring a pool table and vintage arcade games.