Bergstrom's burgers in Traverse City is so much more than just "a burger place"! They buy everything local and fresh: They have weekly specials that range from French dip, to southern cuisine, and are two numerous to list! Check out their Facebook for the weekly specials and photos. They have amazing appetizers such as the zucchini strips that we adore and dip them in every kind of sauce that they have. The burgers are absolutely juicy plus the toppings make it even better, unique flavors that you can't care anywhere else. We also love the fact that you can get a mini version of the burgers if you can't eat a whole one, because it's such a generous portion! Since everything is made to , it takes a little bit of time so be sure to relax, your favorite beverage, and chat with the fantastic staff and owners. read more

The atmosphere here is a collision of construction meets 70's Rock n Roll diner. A little bit of a joke there as the outside is undergoing a remodel. This is the type of place were you order and pay at the counter and they give you a number and bring the food out to you. Think Culvers if you have been there. I ordered the Cherry Bomb Burger ($17). This is a 1/2 lb cherry burger with bacon, cherry jam, raclette cheese, and aioli. This was an excellent burger. The cherry flavor is not a. overwhelming cherry flavor, more of a side note. You can still taste the quality meat that was cooked perfectly. I upgraded ($5) to the Onion Ring combo. The onions were large and thick with a nice coating on them. Nice and crunchy and very tasty. The service was a mixed bag. The 1st interaction was okay. A little lackluster in the energy. I forgot my coat and I came back n to grab it. It was set by the counter waiting for me. Since I was there I was going to order a shake. However the attendant was too busy having a conversation in the back to serve a customer. Overall a solid 4 star review. The food is probably 5 star, but the service brings it down to a 4. Would I return. Yes, the food is definitely worth a visit. read more

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I had the worst experience with take out, tonight, than I've had in recent memory. I called in to place an order for a burger, of which I was quoted 10-15 mins. That was perfect, as I was just about to leave work. When I arrived, I knew I was a little early, so waited in my car for another 5 mins. Then I went in. When I walked in, an employee (presumably cashier) failed to greet me, but instead seemed irritated when asking if I was picking up an order. I said I was. He never asked for a name, but simply said that they had gotten a big order, and my order was running behind. When I tried to ask how long of wait they expected, he ignored me, and returned to the back of the restaurant. Several other customers (and DoorDash drivers) came in and were waiting, as well. Nobody could seem to get a solid time from them. Not once did they ever come back to update anybody who was waiting. For the most part, it was only a teenage busboy that was anywhere to be found, and he was certainly trying his best, but didn't know what to tell anyone. By the time my 10-15 minute order was ready, it was 53 minutes after I placed the order. I never once saw the original employee come back to the front. No apologies were offered, nor was there compensation for the wait. Just this poor busboy trying to clean, and pass out the orders. No member of management was seen at anytime during this near hour long fiasco. I DO understand that the big order that they took can alter many things. My question is... when did the order come in, compared to mine? If it came in before my order, I should have certainly been quoted more than 10-15 minutes, and I would have made other arrangements. If it came in after mine, then my burger should have been made before the big order. There seems to be a huge lack of communication amongst staff. In short, this will be my final time ordering from Bergstrom's Burgers. I could have driven the extra 4-5 miles to Chili's, been seated, waited on, served, ate, and been on my way home in the time it took Bergstrom's to complete an order for one takeout hamburger. I felt as though they didn't care about my wait, and certainly didn't care about my business. read more

The service is always good, I love the vintage atmosphere, burgers are cooked to perfection, they have the Cadillac of cheese curds & the Cadillac of onion rings. They all work hard, doing the best they can. The owner is there whenever he can be. He's fighting for his life & loves his restaurant, he loves everything about striving to do all he can, while hes in the fight of his life for his life. His wife Kathy is amazing. Everyone is busting their hiney to make everything work. God bless them all. read more

We got 2 burgers 2 drinks and the onion rings and zucchini fries. Two bites into our burger my husband pulled out a big sheet of plastic. Appetite ruined after $45 worth of food. Extremely thick coating on the onion rings and zucchini, and not in a good way. We were told we would be refunded in a few days, not much else was done so we left hungry and disgusted. read more

Bergstrom's Burgers - Bacon Raclette Burger - Burgers Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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This place is such a gem. I enjoyed their ruben special. The generous portion of quality corned beef was outstanding! Not too salty or fatty. My friends enjoyed burgers and were surprised some delicious hush puppies were included with their side of fries. Thumbs up on the aoli sauce. The classic 80s record album on the ceiling brought back pleasant memories. They definitely could be featured in the TV show, Dives, Dinner's and Drive Inns. I was impressed with the level of service for we received. read more

took more than an hour to get our food and the manager was sitting on the bench playing on his phone.

We tried BB for the first time on our way out of town. These were the best burgers we've ever had!! Made to order with fresh veggies , local beef and generous portions. Plus a surprise bonus of yummy hushpuppies! They are a bit more expensive than the McD. right next door but a thousand times better in quality and tas6. Worth every penny and our new favorite restaurant. Also fantastically decorated. ​​​ read more

Bergstrom's Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

DATE & TIME OF VISIT: August 23, 2025 @ 1:15pm. They were not busy (there was no wait line and only two other tables). AMBIANCE & CLEANLINESS: Located in a small strip mall, it's a small space decorated with LOTS of retro/vintage decor. HOSTESS & SERVER: The hostess was also the server. You order at the register and then they seat you at a table (if dinning in). This was a bit odd to us. Also, they add a 20% gratuity for orders $100 or more!!! So for a family of four, you hit that very easily. I DO NOT like when places do this!!! I prefer to tip based on the service I receive rather than be forced into a predetermined tip amount. I always say this is a bad practice for a restaurant! FOOD: This is what we ordered.... The Cowboy Burger -- Taste: was good BUT it wad VERY greasy!! Served with 4 hushpuppies. Size: average. Price: $19.00 (with no side) The Philly Cheesesteak -- Taste: good flavor, nothing to complain about. Size: average. Price: $16.00 (this was a special and had no side) The Big Great Northern Burger -- Taste: had decent flavor but VERY greasy. Served with 4 hushpuppies. Size: average. Price: $16.00 (with no sides) The Big Bacon Racelette -- Taste: good flavor, but VERY greasy. Served with 4 hushpuppies. Size: Average. Price: $17.00 (with no sides) OVERALL THOUGHTS: Server was kind. It's not a big place so it may be a wait if they are busy. Building needs some attention (bathrooms). they add a 20% gratuity for orders $100 or more!!! So for a family of four, you hit that very easily. I prefer to tip based on the service I receive rather than be forced into a predetermined tip amount! WOULD I RETURN? No, even though the food had good flavor it was TOO greasy and the automatic gratuity being added deters me from want to ever return. read more

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One bite into a burger I pulled what I thought was an onion out of my mouth to only realize it was a piece of plastic baggy. The kid at the front was super apologetic but a manager never approached me not once to apologize or see how else this could be rectified. read more

Bacon Raclette slider, lettuce wrapped, w/zucchini fries combo, ordered medium rare and served medium rare! Nice! Good flavor. Cherry Bomb slider w/fries - didn't taste the cherry at all...maybe it was missing? Other than that, good flavor, the Raclette gave it a nice earthy flavor. Big Great Northern - ordered medium rare and came out rarer than expected, probably because it was the big 1/2 lb size and these babies are thick! It was alright. The consensus at the table was that it feels too expensive for what you get, but we're also from Los Angeles where even crappy burgers start at $15. This was at least a quality burger with a quality cook. All burgers come with hush puppies, but for some reason the lettuce wrapped one didn't maybe because I ordered it lettuce wrap and, they thought I was trying to avoid all bread. Just something to keep in mind, of you order it that way. The 50s theme was cute and the seating was plentiful and comfortable. Good strong AC, easy location, very kind & knowledgeable staff. They checked on us often, which was nice as I didn't expect table service here, since it's an order at the register place. The women's room had baby wipes and panty liners, which was a very thoughtful touch. read more

Great burgers!!! Also there Tuesday Ruben's are awesome!!! There Philly is also top notch!! You won't be disappointed Great burgers!!! Also there Tuesday Ruben's are awesome!!! There Philly is also top notch!! You won't be disappointed read more

Great lunch spot! Quick service. Perfectly cooked food. Came out hot and quickly. Ordered slider burgers (the buns were super good also), fried zucchini, and fries. The burgers came with yummy hush puppies! The decor was cute. Seemed very clean. read more

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Burger was amazing and super flavorful. The only thing I didn't care for was is the fact there's no refills on drinks! Also, the prices were insane! For 3 burgers and 2 drinks here over $85! read more

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Bergstrom's came highly recommended and I can absolutely see why! At first impression, the place is decorated very cute. It had an old 50's diner feel. The ceiling, however, featured a cool collection of 70's and 80's albums. A bit of a mismatch, but still enjoyable. The owner came and chatted with us a bit. He was very nice and seemed proud f his place and collection. Wanted to make sure we were enjoying our food. I got the zucchini planks and hush puppies alongside my burger. I don't really like hush puppies but I ate all of these. Delicious, moist, flavorful. The zucchini planks were perfect. My crabby patty slider was dressed well with a tangy sauce. My plain slider was anything but- high-quality beef, sturdy soft buns, great toppings. Everything was delicious Bergstrom's is a bit expensive, but it's true that you get what you pay for! read more

Bergstrom's Burgers - Fried Zucchini Plain Slider Crabby Patty 4pc Hush Puppies - Burgers Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Omg so salty and greasy!! I had a bacon and cheese slider and the first one I got was inedible from salt! Second one came after complaining, not as salty but very greasy. $10 for a tiny slider that was obviously made from cheap ground beef. Joe had a cheesesteak sandwich that was also greasy but ok, fries had big flakes of salt that he was wiping off. No refills on drinks and the food is so salty? Makes me think it's intentional. Now I know why there was just one other table eating while the drive thru at McDonald's next door had a line. read more

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My wife, sister-in-law and I were fortunate enough to sample the pulled pork chef Tim was working on, as we happened to be in a booth enjoying our lunch and Tim stopped by and offered a taste: amazing! The pork melts in your mouth (so tender!) and is seasoned to perfection! Our lunch was extraordinary! It was our first visit and it will NOT be the last. I had the Big Bacon Raclette burger and it was sublime. The accompanying hush puppies were delicious as well. Our visit was a delightful experience as the service was also top notch. Wish I had taken some pictures, but trust me! read more

Stopped into Bergstrom's today, to get onebof their famous Lobster Rolls, and Hush Puppies. Sooo good! Hubby isnt a seafood fan, so he indulged in a Bacon Raclette Burger. Never dissapoints. They were slammed at prime lunch time. But, staff was cheerful and hustling. Service was surprising fast for as busy as it was, and Lobster Roll take out orders. Love this little hidden gem! read more

I can't say enough good things about Bergstrom's Burgers! The food is great, the service is excellent, and it's casual atmosphere keeps me going back. They have more than just Burgers and if you like hush puppies, they have some that are pretty tasty. read more

Always great food! Best hush puppies I've ever had. Be sure to watch for the Lobster Rolls that only come around twice during the summer. read more

Bergstrom's Burgers - Lobster Rolls - Burgers Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This burger was amazing!! So were the onion rings. We couldn't stop talking about how hard the kids working here WORKED. They never stopped serving, checking on people and cleaning. This owner should be extremely proud of their employees!! read more

Awesome Burgers! Ordered the olive burger. Great. Not your typical olive burger. The sauce was more of a tapenade. Fast service.

My husband and I were excited to try this place for the first time tonight and we were disappointed to say the least. We ordered take out and the food smelled delicious and looked great. Our fries, hush puppies and chicken strips tasted like they were fried in old oil that hasn't been changed in weeks. The burgers were raw inside, when we asked for well done. We were excited but we are not impressed and will not return. read more

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Totally amazed by being here. The Thursday special, Croque Madame, has to be THE best surprise I have eaten in a long time. Great little diner vibe and wonderful food. Can't wait to come back. read more

Great food! Great service! The best zucchini fries I've ever had. Burgers were so good too. Quality meat read more

The burgers were great and the sweet potato fries were AWESOME! So was their special sauce. Will definitely be going back.

Loved the burger with pineapple! Service was fast and friendly! Would definitely be going there again.

If you haven't heard of Bergstrom's, then you are missing out bro. Got a giant appetite? Then the 1/2 pounder is for you, otherwise the sliders will fill up the average person nicely and the different flavors are unbelievably delicious. We had the bacon raclette (think white cheddar) and the great northern sliders. The fries are fresh cut dbl fried beauteous crispiness of the Idaho persuasion, and you can get sides of ranch, ketchup, or malt vinegar. The Jamaican Jerk wings were also amazing. Great service and a retro-diner interior that has 80s records with their covers and old movie posters on the ceiling. The owner Tim came out to check on us, and showed us the We Are The World music sheet signed by some of the artists. Tim is a beautiful person whose business deserves recognition. Why would you spend the same amount of money on Burger King when Bergstrom's is WAY better? Trust me, you'll be back. read more

Yum & Yum. Super crazy crunchy onion rings, perfect hand cut hot fries, melt in your mouth burger.

The best burger we have had in the United States! Sweet potatoes fries were excellent. Loved the bib lettuce and fresh tomatoes! read more

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I had the Cherry Bomb burger and it was awesome! The lady working there was awesome! And the ambiance of having an Iron Maiden album cover on the ceiling was awesome! read more

Bergstrom's Burgers - Iron Maiden! - Burgers Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This spot reminded me of a 50's type diner doling out burgers and fries. It was clean and bright with 5 people working during a midday weekend afternoon-3 cooks and two cashiers up front...but it wasn't very busy. Maybe we were pre-rush? They have two size options for their burgers, a slider which was around 1/3 pound and a full size burger which may have been a double patty. Both were pricey . When it was all said and done I walked out paying nearly $50 for a full size burger, some fries, a slider, two sodas and a six piece smoked bone-in wing. The meat of the burger was overly salty, and the fries were kind of limp. The "Rum Reduction" on the wings needed to be reduced more but the smoke flavor and the wings themselves were pretty good. Judging by reviews we must've come on an off day. read more

Burgers are huge and great The shakes are hand made with Moomers ice cream and are the best in town! read more

Incredible burger. Incredible hush puppies. A little disappointed that cheese curds are only available two days a week and happened to not be on Saturdays. Still a 5 though. read more

We had 2 Bergstrom Burgers with pepper jack, lettuce tomato onion. We also ordered some white cheese curds. First we anticipated a great burger based on reviews. Bottom line was wife said next time go to Culver's like she suggested! Anyway, curds were blown out and hard. Burgers were ok. Not what we expected. Burgers lacked flavor on the meat. Almost like burgers were baked or microwaved?? read more

What can I say other than it was a horrible experience. I placed my order at 6:18 and didn't get my food until around 7:20. This is after asking 2 different people where my food was. The burger was overcooked. The zucchini was good but I lost my appetite since I sat for over an hour playing on my phone. I would not go back and would recommend that you don't try it as well. The only reason I decided to try this place was because of the Yelp reviews and they steered me wrong. read more

I was very disappointed. All the reviews were good. I ordered a bacon slider, medium, it was well done, very dry and extremely salty. The onion rings were OK nothing to rave about though. The restaurant itself was very unclean. Lots of dust bunnies on the floor. The bathrooms were definitely not up to standards. Will not be returning. read more

Always great food and service. Love the Tuesday Reuben. One of the best. Impressed that they are always on the lookout for other local establishments as they use locally sourced ingredients when possible read more

Food is very good definitely overpriced but good food nonetheless, owner and his wife are good people.

Smoked chicken wings are AWESOME, as are their burgers. Burger was cooked to order (which is rare to find these days), homemade aioli was fabulous. Reminded me of burgers I grew up with. My burger included a side of really tasty hush puppies which was an unexpected surprise. Fun atmosphere, great staff. If you ask a question and waitress doesn't have the answer, she goes back to the kitchen and finds out. I love everything about this place! Smoked chicken wings are AWESOME, as are their burgers. Burger was cooked to order (which is rare to find these days), homemade aioli was fabulous. Reminded me of burgers I grew up with. My burger included a side of really tasty hush puppies which was an unexpected surprise. Fun atmosphere, great staff. If you ask a question and waitress doesn't have the answer, she goes back to the kitchen and finds out. I love everything about this place! read more