I have been here multiple times and keep forgetting to write a review. My friends and I like going in on Saturday night during trivia. The place is a little small which is great for playing bar games like that. The TVs are placed around the entire place, so there are some spots where you cant see them very well. The burgers are excellent. I also love their fries and always have nacho cheese on them. The beer selection is good and I appreciate that they seem to change often. If you are looking for good food, good beer, and a pretty nice atmosphere I highly recommend this place. read more

The place was pretty cool for a small corner burger bar type of place. I had no issues with the place or service. I was unimpressed by the food. I had a kobe burger on a pretzel bun. The burger was a bit dry and didn't have much flavor to it. For a place that specializes in burgers, I expected something a bit better, especially with all the good reviews. $15 for a burger and fries that wasn't that good, is extremely disappointing. read more

Loved it : Subway concept for burgers. Falafel burger with hummus and veggies. Tough choices as black bean burger and portabella mushroom were on the menu too. Full bar completes the experience. read more

Excellent burgers. Had a couple of make your owns and the tropical. Juicy and full of flavor. Tots and sweet potato fries were excellent. Cinnamon dip-- to die for yum!!! Had a cheesecake Nutella shake. So very good!! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They even divided the shake into three glasses to prevent sibling battles of sharing. Well lit but a little loud. Worth it ! read more

Really good burgers. Very nice staff. My go to place when I want a burger. Not to bad on pricing either.

Just ate the best chicken burger custom to the way I love burgers. I added jalapeños, green olives, avocado and of course your typical tomato and lettuce with a side of tator tots cost me about $10. Hey Ben I read your review I got some advice for you pal... eat this! read more

Kobe burger was eh. Mac and cheese bites were really good, mozza sticks were average. We'll go there for drinks and dinner, no more carry-out. read more

The bartender I had was friendly and attentive. The kobe burger is AMAZING!!! This is the place to be If you want strong good drinks and a foodgasm. read more

One of the best things about eating is getting to do it several times a day. And every once in a while I have a dining experience so wonderful I find myself smiling in remembrance of it days later. My husband recently broke his leg, and as a result we have not been able to enjoy dining out as frequently as we normally do. Now that his cast is off, so were we--to the Basement Burger bar in Canton. First things first. BBB is located in a strip mall on Ford Road. The parking lot is large, and in direct contrast to the size of the dining room, but don't let that stop you. The perimeter of the dining area is lined with tall booths and the center has several smaller tables of normal height tucked into it. There is a fully stocked bar underneath three big televisions. Four or so more televisions are placed strategically around the rest of the room for your viewing convenience. We arrived around 2 pm on a Sunday, and there was no wait. None. We were seated at a tall booth (which I love). After eyeing the menu for a few moments, I ended up choosing from the build-your-own burger menu. Kobe burger, no bun (stupid diabetes), spring greens, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, pickles, tomatoes and black olives. I chose red pepper mayo to go with it and a side salad instead of the more tempting fries or tater tots. The other side of the table chose the bison, a lovely white bun (and on a side note, thank you Basement Burger Bar for not making the bun six feet high! ), cheddar cheese and fries. I already knew my choice would be better than his, but sometimes one must keep such details to oneself in order to maintain a harmonious household. When they came out a reasonable few minutes later, I was amazed. The presentation was attractive and thoughtful, and the side salad I assumed would be just so very basic was fresh, crisp and delicious--and large! My first bite of the burger left me in utter silence for a long moment while I savored something so out of the ordinary, it almost didn't register as a burger in my mind. The texture was firm, yet yielding to the bite. The flavor was definitely beef, but not the kind we have all grown overly used to. This was a grown-up burger, something to be slowly savored. The layers of delightfully fresh complexity lit me up like a tiki torch. The other side of the table had a similar experience with his burger, judging from the rapturous expression on his face while he ate it. The fries (as I am told) were just-from-the-fryer hot and wonderfully flavorful and crisp. We were so lost in the food we fell silent. That is unusual for us. We enjoyed every savory bite of our meal. Unfortunately, we had zero room for dessert. But that's okay, because it gives us a reason to come back. read more

Amazing burger joint. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Also, restaurant is kid friendly!

The build your own burger with a draft was so good and so worth. I had the Bison burger and it was cooked to perrrfect. When bison is cooked wrong it is just awful but this burger was crispy on the outside and juice on the inside, just the way that I like my burgers. The fries were piled high and yummy. All-in-all I had a good time and some good food and I will be back for a repeat. read more

This is a tiny tiny location. There is more room behind the bar than anywhere else in the restaurant. That being said, the burgers were delicious and cooked the way I asked. I liked the pretzel bun but didn't really hold up well and all I had was a 6 oz patty. Toppings were fresh and the sweet potato fries were crispy. Stay away at busy times as you'll wait forever just to get seated in a corner that your waitress and you will have to squeeze to get to. But try it out nonetheless. read more

Second attempt to love this place. Fail. Three of our medium burgers were well done. At $11-12 a burger and extra for fries, they've got to do better than this. It is really loud in here, so come in the mood to talk up. read more

We decided to give this place a try while in town shopping at IKEA. The first thing we noticed walking in was their claim to have "the #1 burger in Michigan". A lofty claim for sure, but I am pleased to say they live up to it! We were able to get a table right away and were impressed by the wide variety of topping available. The menus are dry erase and come with a marker so you check the boxes yourself and give to the waitress for the kitchen to make; a smart system to minimize errors and make sure you get what you ordered. I went with the Kobe burger with jalepenos, chili mayo, spicy ketchup, onion lettuce and fries (as a topping) as well as a side of their beer battered fries. We also tried several of the craft beers they had on top. It was nice to see they had a beer menu. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Not a single complaint. The meat was juicy and flavorful and the toppings were crisp and fresh. Truly a perfect burger. We will most definitely stop here again next time we are shopping at IKEA. We are from Rochester and only wish there was a location closer! read more

Got one item on our order wrong, but were super cool about making it right. Delicious food... pride shows. We will return, for sure.

The bison burger was really good. It was juicy and flavorful! It felt a little cramped in the small space, but the service was good.

Awesome burger and the build your own feature is convenient. Staff is very attentive, friendly, and overall great. 5/5 will definitely come back. read more

This place serves a decent burger, I do love the idea of a build your own burger. Kind of a default place to grab food whenever my boyfriend and I are not sure of where to go eat. I would recommend this place, worth a visit but definitely not a place where I must go back. read more

As a career server I have been known to be pretty critical about places when I eat out. That being said, I can also be very understanding and forgiving in most cases. Firstly, I agree with anither reviewer about the state of the parking lot which probably has nothing to do with the establishment itself but that alone almost made us go elsewhere. I like the intimate setting of the place I'm sure it fills up fast at night. The menu is fairly simple with the standard bar apps and some good looking others that you don't often see (mac and cheese bites). They have a great selection of yummy treats to add to any burger including a bunch of house made sauces. Our fried picked were awesome I liked the Italian breading on them, I've only ever had beer battered. My Kobe burger which I'd never tried before was delicious but maybe a little bland. It wasn't very warm though and definitely over cooked (I'd asked for medium rare). Alanna was our server and I'm sure she is a very nice girl. She explained everything well enough but thats where the good service stopped. I got a coke, drank it all before my food arrived never got a refill or even offered one, asked for my side salad with no onion it came loaded with them, wanted extra dressing but she never came back so I could ask until long after our burgers had been delivered by someone else, her hair was long and being worn down as opposed to up which is a requirement in restaurants, she also kept playing with it which grossed me out. And she never checked back in with us Over all I'd like to think this place has the ability to do better, they can definitely make sure the servers are adherent to simple health code standards. We probably won't be back, we just expected more from an outing that cost $40+ for burgers. Best of luck to all who go here, I hope you have a better experience than we received. read more

This burger joint gives you so many options, their menu is setup a la carte style. I chose the Bison Burger, Avacado, on a pretzel bun... It was amazing! It was cooked to perfection; it was juicy and it had great flavor. Very friendly staff, and an overall great ambiance. They also have a good selection of Micro Brews, I discovered a new IPA that I love called Hoppulent by Epic brewery. I will definitely come back here if I'm ever near Canton. read more

Excellent food and service. My companion and I came on a humble to try something new. We were so satisfied that we come often and have brought others who loved it as well. Good portions, and the best side salads. Don't let the fact that it's a small building fool you. Try them, promise when you have the taste for a burger you'll always come here. read more

Exactly what you need for a great meal after a busy day. The food is very reliable and the service is excellent. Definitely recommended.

Excellent friendly service from everyone Jessica was phenominal, the best waitress ever !!! Place super clean & tidy, very comfortable atmosphere Food and drink superb !!! Thank you very much, will be back soon read more

My friends shared with us that they typically have a deal on a site and we found one on groupon. It's a small space with a lot that was under construction when we visited so it made for an awkward entrance and exit but overall I was a fan. I love all of the choices you can make for your burgers and even salads. Upgrade your fries to the sweet potato fries and get the dipping sauce - so good! My husband got the kobe burger and really enjoyed it. This place reminded me of a fancier five guys and I will definitely be back! read more

This is my favorite place to get a burger. We go several times a month. The only reason they don't get a 5 star is because they got rid of the mozzarella cheese and there is no place to sit while waiting. read more

One of the best burger bars I've been to in a long time! I usually get kobe on a pretzel bun and it is always cooked to order (I prefer it a bit on the rare side...not mooing but, slightly browned on both sides)..mmmm...delish! I love, love, love pretzel buns because they are awesome and am soooo happy that they offer them here! Very good sweet potato fries!! I really like the theme nights which offer fun times with potentials for future discounts (music trivia that you can win gift cards and such). It does get busy but, we have yet to wait for any amount of time to get seated. The staff is pretty good and knowledgeable of the items for the most part...you are liable to get that one waitress that is a bit ditsy though.. ;). Great beer selection as well! This is definitely becoming one of my 'go to' places! read more

There falafel burger is amazing ! With cranberries,spring mix , and chipotle mayo it is off the charts!!!! Great service, clean restaurant and we will definitely be back :-) read more

Incredible! After reading article about this restaurant we decided to give it a try for lunch. Did not disappoint! We were greeted and asked if we were new to Basement Burger Bar and yes we were. Our server expertly explained the Build Your Own Burger/or Salad idea of picking type of meat (yes they also have vegetarian options!), buns or lettuce and assorted many toppings. In the Yelp picture area is copy of their menus and pickings. Hubby ordered the Kobe beef on white bun with lots toppings including crispy onion strings. I ordered bison salad with romaine and great toppings and a fried egg. It was so good and huge! Then to to top it off today was buy a salad and get free one! So I just got another to go and came home and put in two mason jars for tomorrow. YUM! Specials different each day. Place was packed at noon. Service was very good and especially friendly even though this style of eating makes things a bit more complicated for them. It was loud in a good way. people seemed to know that a little wait meant a good meal. Plenty of sports on TV's. This place has an unusual theme and is small. Yes you will have a tasty meal and yes you need to just go planning to relax and wait for it. (But not too long- they are that good!) read more

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This was my first visit and will be my last. My burger was pretty good but my son's, ordered medium, was raw in the middle. The "loaded" fries were a joke, raw white onions, a few sprinkles of bacon and a spoonful of sour cream dumped on the side of tepid fries- no effort at all. The shake I ordered never materialized. The kids meals arrived 10 minutes before ours did. Waitress was not interested in working today, I was really disappointed. Never asked if we wanted anything to drink besides water. I could be more lenient if they had been busy but there were only 6 tables seated, 3 waitstaff and a host. Avoid this place, not even remotely worth it. read more

Amazing burgers - their build your own menu satisfies my cravings, no matter what I'm in the mood for!

Just ordered carry out, ordered a bacon cheeseburger. It was even labeled bacon cheeseburger in marker on the wrapper, but no bacon anywhere to be found. Very disappointed. read more

Crysta was awesome , thanks girl was bring so attentive! She made sure we were doing great !

Great experience, I dined in with my grandfather and mother. Krista was our server, going above and beyond. She offered us a lower table for my grandfather to be more comfortable. My mother can be picky with beer and she offered her samples to make sure she loved what she was getting. It was nice to see someone take their time and actually care rather than rush through and recite things as if they are robots. We will for sure be back because of her! read more

I've been coming to basement burger bar for years, and my experience has always been great! I ordered a salad with a black bean on top. My server Blake did a fantastic job of making sure I was satisfied the entire meal. I highly recommend you ask for him when coming in. read more

I stopped in for a burger and my waitress Sam was so sweet! I typically have complicated orders or a hard time choosing what to get and she helped me pick something I loved! She stopping in frequently to check on us and it was a great experience. I will be coming back! read more

My husband and i discovered basement burger bar a few months and and WE LOVE IT. Food always cooked to perfection and the service is on a whole new level, Dominic was or sever the first time and we ask for him most of the time now and he was on top of everything super polite, even recommended the chipotle mayo (which is now my favorite sauce) for my burger. This a a great place to bring the family for a cheap night out. read more

Kevin and Peter are amazing bartenders! Both are incredibly creative with their drinks, are very quick and are always checking back to give an excellent customer experience. read more

Been here many times and I absolutely love it, but this is my first time coming across peter behind the bar and I must say, he is AMAZING! makes the best lemon drop martinis, always has a bright smile that will make anyone's day and makes great conversation... thank you Peter -Alexa read more

I come here probably 2 times a week to have great food and get a drink. Basement Burger is my favorite place to drink in Canton. I even made 2 friends that work here Dom and Blake they've always gave me great service since I started coming here. 10/10 for great service,hospitality, and great food read more

Great food - great bar - always a new beer to try! Thanks Peter, great job at the bar!