Man these burgers were delicious! I loved the pulled pork i ordered on top along with smoked gouda. Perfection. The onion rings weren't super greasy like I've had at some places, they were just right. My wife liked her sweet potato fries. Probably the best spot closest to comerica Park. Yes, it was GameDay between double headers. Yes it was busy with like a 40 minute wait. Totally worth it. read more

Basement Burger Bar - Burger no bun, onion rings. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

It was super crowded when I came here around 4:30 on a Friday, with a long wait, but luckily snagged two seats at the bar right away. I got a burger and a side salad. The burger was very good. They forgot a few toppings, but quickly made it right. The salad was very good as well, fresh toppings. Only complaint is that it was super loud. It was like the noise echoed off the walls. Other than that, great spot, and quick service even though it was packed. read more

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I love the concept of this place. Food was great and the service was good as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't too busy when I went[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Great burger, best food I got in Detroit and decent beer list, tho taps don't taste like they get poured alot. Probably stick to cans.

My quest for a great burger (besides vinsetta, red coat, and luxe) might be over now! Everything I had here, which was pretty much one of everything they offer, was delicious! The apps were great! We had: Pretzels, Mac and cheese bites, loaded fries, chicken quesadillas, pesto mushroom flatbread, and totchos! The burgers they make remind me of the kind I grew up eating. It's not a plain patty. It's spiced with middle eastern spices like bahar and has veggies like onion and parsley running through it (tastes like a beef kabob!) and is super juicy. They test your creativity by letting you pick your toppings. My burger creation had: a fried egg, pepper jack and smoked Gouda cheese, mozzarella sticks, Mac and cheese bites, avocado, bacon and chipotle mayo on a pretzel bun! All served with a side of onion rings (they offer other goodies too but I wanted ORs) The shakes were godly! I had the Carmel with apple chunks and it tasted very similar to a great rice pudding lol. This place is fantastic- give them a try! read more

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Came in after the game for a drink before heading to river front. Had the blueberry cream ale, tasty and light! Would have again! No pics on this one, as we weren't here long. They did have a really cool build your own burger option that would make me want to come back. I just wasn't hungry, so didn't order any food on this trip. read more

2.5 at best for what I had. Decent ish. I like the concept but for what I had, not crazy about the application. Service at the bar was good. Got one of the create your own salads. Everything looked very hodge podge and thrown together. The ingredients that can be taken from the burger side were well... Taken from that side without and alteration. The falafel addition came out as a patty. The red onions were stuck at the bottom in rings. Green peppers diced into the tiniest pieces. Just spells cheap in kitchen and an overall lack of effort since they weren't cut fresh. Overall, it just made things difficult to eat for the salad, and had to break up the falafel patty into sizeable pieces so it worked even in the slightest. Since everything was different sizes tho, it was a pain to get everything into one bite so I just gave up after a while and ate little bits of each thing instead. I'd consider possibly a falafel burger if I was ever here again due to compatriots deciding on the place, but never again a salad for sure. read more

Basement Burger Bar - The front - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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It may be a burger bar but their salads are just as good. I got the portobello mushroom salad with mixed green and choice of 5 toppings. Huge amount of toppings including bison, Beyond burger and a every topping you would expect at a restaurant known for its burgers. LOCAL BEERS on tap too. read more

Basement Burger Bar - Grilled mushrooms on mixed greens - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

What an out of the way, unique place for burgers! Child friendly as well. Love the idea of a "build a burger" concept by using menus and erasable markers. Check off what you want and how you want it cooked and viola! Burgers and sides arrived hot and freshly made. First time visiting Detroit and we found a gem. read more

Gluten free burger was great. The fries were amazing. Everything was very fresh. I'd definitely order from here again.

This place was surprisingly amazing! Service was great! I really liked how you got to use a marker to select all of the options that you wanted for either your burger or a salad. Made ordering super convenient. The food came out extremely fast and was delicious! I was a little bummed that they closed at 8pm on a Saturday because after we were done working at the Supercross race, we were all looking forward to going there for a bite to eat. Overall a 10/10. read more

Very cool location, and the staff is very friendly. We were seated almost immediately. Nice selection of alcoholic beverages, although I didnt partake. We started off with the mac n cheese bites, which were a bit bland to be honest. The dipping sauce helped offset the cheesiness a bit, but definitely not my favorite cheese bites. The burger however was phenomenal! So much greasy goodness and the beef was cooked very nicely. I got the Kobe beef, and it was splendid. The whole burger meshed together well perfectly, and I would highly recommend burgers from this place. I would definitely try it again! read more

Basement Burger Bar - Mac n cheese bites - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This place sort of reminds me of an old school burger joint or maybe roadside diner. It is pretty unassuming and "no frills." If it weren't for the fact that they serve alcohol it probably would be just that, a burger joint with pretty good food. The fact that they serve liquor and offer a pretty robust craft beer selection make it a great place to come if you're in Detroit for a concert, game or other event. They have a regular menu with all sorts of typical bar food and a few burger choices. Their claim to fame, however, is their awe inspiring build your own burger option. They provide you with a dry erase marker and a laminated ingredient checklist with dozens of options covering every part of a burger from the bun to your choice of protein to the toppings to the cheese to the condiments and anything else you can imagine. The back of that checklist has the same thing but allows you to build your own salad. The prices are reasonable for what you get. I was really hoping to get the chicken wings (because I really love chicken wings, you have no idea) but, in spite of some good reviews, our server steered me away from them. He said that he considers himself a "wing guy" but that he doesn't like the ones here and that they get sent back with some regularity. I didn't want to risk it so I went with a burger with cheese, onions, yellow mustard and coney sauce. So I guess it was a coney dog made out of a burger. The Bottom line: if you really, really like burgers and would like to have a few drinks in a super casual atmosphere then you will probably like this place. I only gave it 3 stars because it's pretty much an average place with an interesting build your own section. By "average" I don't mean "bad," just that it's, you know, normal. read more

Basement Burger Bar - The build a burger menu. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Oh the pictures!!! The pictures make me want to come here. And I did. The pictures want to make me come back... and I will. I say that to say, the cheeseburger I had was okay. It wasn't bad. If someone said, lets go to Triple B, I would go. Because the pictures make me feel like I would be in burger nirvana. Okay, I got my burger to go, so I maybe that played into it. I just want the experience that is shown in the pictures. Now I will say, the to go service experience I had was better than the metro area average, but this was just to go... not so interactive. I am going to look at the pictures again. Décor: 3 Food: 3 Drinks: NA Service: 4 Cleanliness: 4 read more

Two visits in two days? I think that warrants a review, right? Night one: beer, burger, & tots. I came in with a group of four and our service was great. I had 2 local beers & I got the tots topped with bacon, sour cream, and onions. They were well fried. As for the burger, I tried to "build my own" and the choices were just too much. I went for one of the menu burgers (the one with bleu cheese) and it was very good. I got it with the pretzel bun, though, which actually made it impossible to eat. The whole pretzel bun fad is fun and tasty...but it's not practical. Night two: came with a group of nearly twenty and the servers NAILED it! I only had wings on this night, plus a couple more beers. The wings were fine, but nothing unique. The price is what you'd expect and the decor is very basic. The location to the hotel, though, that was perfect! read more

Basement Burger Bar - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We enjoyed the unique experience of making your own unique burger! There were many choices for your protein (beef, buffalo, pulled pork & more) and then the topping choices were many and it made it hard to decide. You order off a menu with a dry erase marker, checking off your selections for protein, bun type, how you wanted your burger cooked and all the toppings. For sides, we ordered a full order of onion rings and split between the two of us which was perfect. I'd wish I had room to try the build your own milkshake, but having beer off their extensive beer list made do this time. They did have a variety of cocktails available as well. My only disappointment and the reason for the lost star was because both burgers were over cooked from what was ordered and buns were cold despite the patty inside being nice and hot. A toasted bun might be a good option to add in. Service was good as well. We would go back if the opportunity arises in the future. read more

Basement Burger Bar - A burger! - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

My husband and I were looking for a nice burger spot and came across Basement Burger Bar. The staff was very friendly, and we got our food faster than expected. Which was delicious! We really liked the idea of building your burger. It made the experience fun. We will definitely go back! read more

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Impossible Burger was Juicy and Tender Customer Service is aweome And I love it its unique and have A 7 ft pool diamond Table read more

I've been to quite a few burger places, but never one so customizable. Every single component from patty to toppings to sauce, they have a very wide array of options to accommodate every type of customers from vegan/vegetarian to consummate meat eaters. With so many different toppings and flavors to impart of my burger, I took my time and carefully chose each component to make my masterpiece. It was gonna be the ultimate burger! I either go simple or complex with my burger, so with all the options at hand, I'm gonna let my imagination run wild. I made a pretty complex burger, but I expected a burger place designed around the concept of building my burger to get the toppings right. They gave me the wrong lettuce and forgot the egg, so it had to be sent back, which meant i didn't get to eat it when burger was nice and hot. I've had wagyu burgers before, and I've even grilled them up and made some damn fantastic burgers. They are generally a flavor bombs with the right seasoning and cooking method. But, theirs fell short in flavor, perhaps it's a seasoning issue or it's a wagyu blend, I suspect the latter. The brioche buns were good, nice texture and flavor and most importantly, the bottom bun held up well without getting too soggy. And while some of the toppings were great, some didn't have strong enough flavor to come out. Fresh basil is amazing topping choice that should be used on more burgers. It's the perfect herb to downplay the grease and give a burger a funk. But, the sharp cheddar and smoked Gouda that should have stronger flavor didn't come out. I think the most disappointing thing was the portabella slices tho. I was expecting a nice earthy flavor to enhance the flavor of the patty and it was pretty absent. Still, it was a decent burger. But, all the customization adds up and I've had much better burgers at a cheaper price. I might try it again, but if I do, I wouldn't get the wagyu or portabella slices here. read more

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Although my Wagyu beef burger came severely overcooked, they realized the error of their ways, corrected them and brought me one of the most juicy and delicious burgers I've had quite a while. My daughter, her boyfriend and I spent the evening playing trivia there (and winning!), and had a blast! read more

We read some yelp reviews and decided we needed to try this place and so happy we did! Katelyn was our bartender and she was absolutely perfect! We always had a full beer which was great. She was extremely attentive! The burgers were awesome, super juicy & cooked perfect. Darius brought some of our food out and he was just as pleasant introduced himself and thanked us for our business. Atmosphere was chill, & music playing in background was also great! 10/10 recommend and will be back next time we come to Michigan ! read more

Basement Burger Bar - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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No reason to not give this place 5 stars! We went on a Saturday afternoon before a Tigers game, there was no wait and parking right in the front. The bathrooms were clean, and the service was good. I recently had to start eating Gluten Free, and my daughter hardly eats meat. She loved her grilled cheese, and I loved my bunless burger. They do offer a GF bun, but sometimes they are just too much bread IMO. The kids loved their fries, and hubby loved the ice cold beer. We will definitely be back again! read more

I ordered the Island Burger during $5 Burger Week in Detroit. It was a nice combination of savory and tangy with the grilled pineapple and tomatoes; but there was was waaayy too much sauce drizzled on it. After 2 bites, the bun was so soggy, I found it difficult to eat. Plus the excess sauce made the plate so messy that I asked the bar tender for a new one. Luckily, the young lady was very sweet and happily obliged. Since dinner was so cheap, I decided to order the strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Unfortunately though, it was bland. At first, I was pleased to see such a big wedge and a generous helping of vanilla ice cream; but the cheesecake itself was not good. It didn't even taste like strawberries or what a regular cheesecake should taste like at all. I could tell it was stored frozen, but the question is, for how long? Definitely wasn't fresh. read more

Basement Burger Bar - Island Burger during $5 Burger Week in Detroit. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Absolutely love the burgers here. It is fun being able to build my burger out salad the way I want with whatever toppings. Perfect joint to hit up before a sporting event. Very filling and a cool atmosphere. read more

Great Burger love that you can choose exactly what you want obit. my one daughter who is a vegetarian loved that she was able to get an amazing Salad the beer batter fries Delicious! Great service too! read more

What a great atmosphere! Friendly servers and the most expansive burger menu! Also had a large vegan menu as well! Absolutely amazing! read more

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Had dinner here the other night with friends. Large dining area and a huge menu. We had the pretzel sticks for starters-which was pretty good. Everyone made their own burger and I picked one of the themes. There are tons of options for making your own burger. It seems to be the most popular option. I ended up choosing a Kobe beef patty with the all American theme and sweet potato fries. My burger seemed petty dry, and the fries were not super hot when they came out. I also tried the onion rings and regular fries from others. The regular fries were prob the best. Overall we all thought it was just ok. It is in a good location-between greektown and ford field. I would probably go there for appetizers and drinks next time more so than for an entree. read more

The burgers were good but I found mine to be a bit too salty. French fries were ok but I'm not a fan of steak fries. Service was friendly and prompt even though it was crowded. read more

Let's just say the food was good but I cannot give Basement Burger Bar more than 1 star. We ate at the downtown Detroit location tonight. But unfortunately we were scammed tonight by our waitress. She was very sweet though... We ordered 2 burgers and fries and onion rings etc. The works, and it was great food! My husband ordered a Margarita and I ordered a gin and tonic. Since I didn't specify any specific gin, it is usually assumed it's always a rail gin. NOT Hendricks. Definitely not $12! Yikes. Then on top of that, 18% gratuity is included. Believe me, we always tip at least 20%, usually more - but tonight made us very sad. The food was great, but unfortunately for us we will not be back because of the fraudulent way they raise the bill. We are sad for the Azar brothers who own this restaurant. read more

Clean, Quick service and amazing burgers! First time customer and I will definitely order again when I want a delicious burger read more

Basement Burger Bar - BYO burger - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Hands down one of the best burgers and sweet potato fries I've had. Man you get to create your own burger, all the toppings are so fresh, a huge variety, and it all is very tasty. They have a TON of sauce choice that are very good. Sweet potato fries come with a cinnamon sugar sauce and let me tell you, it's a must try. Like for real! The staff are also all the nicest people ever. They take care of you, check in, chat with you, it's just a great environment, great food, and great people. Sad I'm only in town for another week and can't get my fix for a while after. Promise it won't disappoint! read more

GREAT service...great staff...GREAT Burger! Bartender JESS your the Best! MY burger was prepared to perfection.......tons of beer on tap & plenty of liquor options........Buffalo Trace plzz. Lol! read more

Basement Burger Bar - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place is FANTASTIC! I got the pulled pork and I'm not lying, this is some of the best bbq pulled pork I've ever eaten, and I've lived in the south...if you're around Detroit and looking for a place to build a big juicy delicious burger. My wife also got the macaroni bites and they were GREAT!! Bar prices are decent too with strong pours, and great hostess and waiting service! Check it out!! read more

Basement Burger Bar - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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The food was amazing and hit the spot after running the Detroit half marathon. Just wanted a good burger and saw this place the night before. Service was amazing and there was a fantastic selection of burgers and some build your own!! A lot of drink options and a lot of food options!! I will go back if I'm in the Detroit area again!! read more

Girl's night!! I've been to basement burger in Farmington Hills so I was excited to see one in Downtown Detroit. It is very small compared to the one in Farmington Hills. However, we came for the food and it did not disappoint. I had the ground beef burger with American cheese, leafy lettuce, pickles, jalapeños, caramelized onions and an egg sunny side up. Cooked medium. The side I had was fries. The burger was amazing!! The fries were a small amount. My friend loved her burger as well. I will be back to this location. read more

Basement Burger Bar - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fine apple marg has a pineapple soaked in patron. And custom burger hit the spot best best burger I've had in quite some time. A little pricey but worth it. Pretzel sticks were delicious too. read more

This was a late night drunk visit that was exactly what it was supposed to be...build your own burger from the bottom up with bun choices, meat choices, and about any topping you can think of. Burgers were cooked to order..medium rare all the way! It was juicy, flavorful, and definitely helped soak up some booze. Great late night stop! read more

My daughter and I were on the Detroit side of the river around lunch time, and we decided that a burger was required. After a quick Yelp search, I figured she might want a shake with that burger, and Basement Burger Bar would do the trick. Nevermind that it was below freezing outside... that kiddo went straight for the brownie milkshake special and enjoyed every sip. (I also noticed that they have a grownup milkshake on the drink menu, so I'm already planning a warm weather return visit just for one of those). The burger menu is a build-your-own kind of deal. Pick your meat, bun, toppings, etc. Sides are available in full or half sizes. With a large burger, a full size of tots is more than enough for two. Mini-me went for a pre-designed burger, the Italian Stallion. It had marinara sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella sticks(!), etc. I'll admit, I did consider that one myself, but went a little more traditional opting to build my own, loaded up with veggie toppings. Reasonable prices for a quality burger. Both of our burgers were cooked the way we ordered them - medium for me, medium-well for her. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back for more. read more

I had been to the Farmington Hills location and wanted to give this one a try- and also introduce my friend to the wonders of the BBB. Their burgers and salads are completely customization from vegan to full on meat eater, however there are no halal options (for those, check out Brome Burgers on the other side of downtown). I love their easy to use menus and the ability to make it just how you love it. If you aren't feeling creative, you can order off of their theme menu with fewer customizations. The location is really nice and right on the way to Comerica Park and Ford Field so great for game days. My friend and I ordered custom burgers, I tried the black bean patty while she went with the house patty. Both were very good. Our toppings were plentiful and the burgers were a little messy to eat but that's okay because our server brought us extra napkins. Be aware their "tall" beer is TALL. They have a decent bottle and draft selection of local Michigan beers. So why the three stars you ask? Our server was very friendly, but she was running all over the place and seemed very disorganized. It took her about fifteen minutes to get our drink order in as she had to go back and ask about what was on tap for a certain brewery, but when she came back the bartender was not at the bar so she wasn't able to tell us, it took another trip. I also felt a little pressured to leave once we were done with our food although there were open tables. I know on game nights, beer is how you make your money and I want people in the service industry to do well. And honestly, she could have just been making an effort to pay attention to us after a little struggle at the beginning. All in all, it's a reasonable place to eat and drink before games in the area and their food is good for the price. Now that the Tigers season is over I'm not sure how much I'll be in the area but check it out if you are! read more

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I think this "build your own burger" concept is great. The menu allows you multiple options from your main protein choice to your condiments and even what bun you prefer. My hamburger was done exactly how I ordered it and it was very tasty. The onion rings were spot on as well. The location is perfect to catch a bite to eat on your way to or from an event at Ford Field. Our service was outstanding. I'll be back. read more

Basement Burger Bar - My ground beef with Swiss cheese with side of onion rings. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan