Great price, awesome burger, simple ingredients great flavor. Close to closing time and customer…read moreservice still top notch. Will be returning many more trips.

I can't believe I've never reviewed this spot after all our years of going here! Slabtown is an…read moreabsolute 'must' for any burger lovers visiting TC; especially in the summertime when you can sit outside on their porch or surrounding patio. It's an old house that has been transformed into a burger destination. The inside is cramped, especially in the order area when they're busy, and indoor seating is tough to come by at peak times. The service has never been anything short of excellent on our visits. The staff is welcoming, helpful, patient, and friendly. Service is quick, even when they're slammed. Phenomenal burgers, O-rings, tots, and sweet potato fries. The Northwood's DRAFT (not fountain) root beer is a perfect pairing with their burgers. Slabtown's menu of specialty burgers is enormous and the BYO options include different protein choices and excellent GF buns. I've tried many of their burgers, but have to say that the Slabby Patty on a pretzel bun and the Pungi's Pepper Patty really stood out as a couple of my favorites. For a really sinful (and unhealthy) treat, ask for the gravy tots. Oh brother...insanely good but definitely a guilty pleasure. We've sent tons of our friends and family here, and I can tell you that every one of them has thanked us for the recommendation and raved about their burgers. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Slabtown!

Our server was super friendly. We ate inside. Nice cozy neighborhood joint vibe. The food was…read moregreat. I had the Horsey burger and truffle parm fries. We are definitely stopping in again this week while we're up north. It will be hard to order something else on the menu since my meal was so good!

It's hard to tell what I'm going to get each season I come up and try out The Mayfair. I came here…read morewhen it was the last place, then when it changed management. The food has been good, and it's a nice option in the area. The restaurant has always been clean and welcoming. I hope when I come back next that the wait staff has a bit more polish. Last time we were here, we sat outside and servers were dumping old glasses of beverages over the fence and not down the drain. Younger servers...but not the memory one should have months later.

Outstanding burgers, clean, fast service. Their fries and sauce flights are the perfect addition to…read moretheir amazing burgers.

My friend is always raving about this establishment (her sister and brother in-law own it) so I've…read morebeen wanting to try it, living out of area though makes it rather difficult. Recently some friends and I found ourselves in the area, conveniently at lunch time, so we stopped and grabbed a burger. I got a mushroom swiss burger and had them hold the lettuce and tomato. My burger was real good, and my friends assured me that theirs were as well. One of my friends got their olive burger and it looked amazing. We got one order of regular fries and one of waffle fries. They have some good dipping sauces for the fries and the two orders were more than enough for the four of us. The service was great and we were impressed with how well they quickly cleaned vacated tables. This is a food truck that travels between a few of the towns up by Cadillac, all seating is outside on picnic tables. I'm glad I finally got to try this place and I'm looking forward to returning.

Delicious burgers and friendly staff. A convenient stop/walk if you are at the Tesla supercharger…read moreas well. We ordered the jalapeño olive burger and it was fabulous!

I came here because it had made multiple lists as one of the best Burgers in Michigan. This place…read moreis truly the definition of hole-in-the-wall, meant in the best possible way. Inside is a whopping 6 tables. On the left side is the grill and prep area. So dinner and a show. I ordered a 1/2# Bacon Cheeseburger. Not sure of the breakdown but the total was $18 with a soda and onion rings. It was 2 patties that tasted like high quality meat seasoned right with a couple of large strips of bacon. The burger was juicy and super tasty. The bacon was excellent. Together they made a fantastic burger. The onion rings were good, but the breading to onion mixture was a little heavy. The crunch was good though. The service was fantastic. Everyone was super friendly and very efficient. The cook is excellent and a nice lady. I enjoyed watching her cook the food. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? At 2 hours away from me the answer is still absolutely!

Great burgers!!! Also there Tuesday Ruben's are awesome!!!…read moreThere 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

This place is such a gem. I enjoyed their ruben special. The generous portion of quality corned…read morebeef 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.

Went here from out of town after a backpacking trip. Everyone was super nice, the beer was cheap…read moreand the food was great.

The bar is small inside. Saw max occupancy sign for approx 78 people. There is a pool table. It's a…read moreneat little bar. The service was good. The food was your standard bar food. It was hot and good. I enjoyed the pictures in the bathroom. Price was reasonable as well.

This was our first time there and we were greeted as we walked in. Read about this place on a few…read moremedia sites and I see why! I got the overload burger and my husband got a cheeseburger with a 1/2 order of chili fries. The buns were so fresh and tasty with the delicious burger.Both of us were happy with our choices and plan to make this a regular place to eat out. It was clean and pleasant place.

Great find on a burger spot! We had the burger of the day... Spinne-Gretta with spinach, feta,…read moretomato & balsamic... what an amazing flavorful combo!!! Super friendly & attentive staff!

OK. Doesn't look like much from the outside but in Empire, your options are limited. We stopped in…read morefor lunch yesterday and the initial experience was awful. Super slow service just getting people seated with a bunch of open tables. Sweet older lady was seating folks and she just couldn't keep up. We saw a couple of open seats at the bar and headed that direction. Turned out to be a great decision. Service at the bar was excellent. We both got the french dip sandwich -- it is REALLY good. I also had the chili. It was very good as well. So, I can't imagine what our experience would have been had we continue to wait for a table but our experience was great. Very good food. Friendly service.

Service on the outside bar was horrible. Cared more about cleaning the tables than waiting on…read morecustomers. Drinks and food (wings only) took forever. Ordered ranch with the wings, got blue cheese. waitress never came back by until we were finished and when asked if we were satisfied, we said no....then proceeded to as if we would like a side of ranch to go?" We had no wings to take with us. What the heck!

We gave Glendale Burger Shop a shot this weekend and they delivered a great smash burger and nice…read morefries! The Oliver (triple) was exactly what I'd been craving in a Michigan-style olive burger. The pimento olive spread was generously slathered on to the crispy lacey-edged smash burger patties topped with Swiss cheese on a nicely toasted brioche bun. The olive spread was perfect...just enough to be bursting with flavor, but not so overpowering that it dominated the entire burger. The fam tried The Junction and The Laura, both on lightly toasted Gluten Free buns. The Junction (Glendale's version of the classic Oklahoma onion burger) was very good, and the GF bun was met with positive reviews. Glendale even offers GF fries, which were excellent (their normal fries are seasoned & battered; but the GF fries were a bit better). If you're looking for a thicker, juicier burger, this is not your place. These are straight up paper thin, crispy smashers. And if that's what you're looking for, I'd recommend no less than a double, if not a triple. Drink selections include bottles of various Northwoods sodas, sparkling water, and other choices from the cooler. Glendale presents as an old-school diner, with cool decorations and some posters of Saginaw heritage (the owner's roots). Speaking of the owners...the lady working the register and delivering food to everyone was one...and she was super sweet and nice. It made for a great experience right out of the gate as we were figuring out what we wanted to order. You walk up to the counter and order, then they deliver to your table; or you can sit on a stool at the counter, just like a classic diner. Plenty of seating, but when they get busy, it fills up quickly, yet the service remains fast for the cooked-to-order burgers & fries. Décor is fun (they have a Big Boy!) & fitting for the diner vibe. The entire place is extremely clean and well kept. Pride of ownership shines through in the entire experience.

What a cute burger shop! We stopped by for some burgers and fries. We each ended up getting the…read morejunction burger with smashpatties smeared in mustard, onions, and pickles. We shared the parm fries. They are so good! Washed the meal down with a Vernor's. The front of house service was excellent and so personable. It was a friendly and delicious experience!

We stopped by Oakwood Proper for breakfast and tried one of their Cherry Festival specials--the…read moreCherry Javelina Sandwich--and it was absolutely fantastic! The eggs were perfectly cooked, the thick-cut bacon was delicious, and the candied jalapeños added just the right amount of sweet heat. The cherry sauce was the perfect finishing touch--flavorful without being overpowering--and everything was served on a fresh, delicious bakery bun. Every bite was outstanding! Combined with the relaxed outdoor seating, friendly service, and beautiful Sunday morning atmosphere, it made for the perfect casual breakfast. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving the Cherry Javelina Sandwich a try while it's available!

Not a large place, but it feels very welcoming and the do have a good size outdoor seating. This is…read morethebtype of place were you order at the counter and pay and they bring the food out to you. The have 1/3 pound smash burgers. I ordered the El Padre Burger ($17). This burger has Candied Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Poblanos, Lettuce, Grilled Onions, Chipotle Bbq sauce. The burger was very good. However it's not the best burger I've had in TC. The candied bacon was good, but not candied enough. There also wasn't enough of the bbq sauce. The quality of meat was good, but again wasn't the tastiest I've had in TC. The burger is definitely worth getting with the caveat that it isn't exceptional. The burger comes with Great Lake Potatoes Chips, due to they give you a pond of fries if you order fries. I didn't. I did order a Chocolate Shake ($9). It is a thick shake and reminds me of a Frosty, just more chocolaty. I enjoyed it, but I love frostys. The service was enthusiastic and friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, I would. Sometimes you crave a smash burger and this definitely hits that bill. Definitely worth a visit.