Fish and chips are best anywhere according to my husband... Service is also excellent! Burgers are great as are the fries. Our Son and grandsons enjoyed them immensely! Myself I don't eat lettuce or gluten so not many selections for me but I ordered a basket of tater tots very yummy and went home and had my usual salad and a protein drink. read more

Old Detroit Burger Bar has a fun location right in downtown Lapeer, surrounded by locally owned businesses. After lunch, it's easy to spend some time walking around, grabbing ice cream, checking out the nearby thrift shop, or just relaxing on one of the shaded benches under the trees and enjoying the small-town atmosphere. The restaurant itself has a cool bar vibe with dark wood, automotive-themed décor, and plenty of Detroit-inspired burger names. Even on a Friday afternoon, the place was busy with people enjoying drinks, so I can definitely see it being a popular hangout. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, checked on us often, and kept our pop refills coming without us ever having to ask. Our food arrived quickly, hot, and fresh. The burgers were large, juicy, and had some creative topping combinations. I ordered one topped with a fried egg, expecting the yolk to add richness like it usually does on a burger, but the egg was completely cooked through with no runny yolk at all, so it didn't really add much. Overall, I found the burgers to be underseasoned. They looked great, but the flavor was a little flat and could have used more seasoning. The waffle fries were crispy and probably my favorite part of the meal. I also ordered a side of cheese sauce to dip them in, but it was so thick and gelatinous that I couldn't even get a fry into it, which was disappointing. We also ordered the corned beef egg rolls, which were very greasy. The outside was crispy, but the wrapper was thick and a bit doughy inside. The house-made ranch, however, was excellent and paired well with the fries. For three burgers, one appetizer, three pops, and about a $100 bill, I expected the food to wow me a little more. It wasn't bad by any means, I just wasn't as impressed as I expected based on all the rave reviews. If the food had a little more seasoning and the egg rolls, cheese sauce, and overall execution were improved, I'd enjoy it much more. I'd still give it another try, especially for the atmosphere, location, and outstanding service. read more

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I've given this place a try several times and I just can't like it. It's always been winter visits for some reason and soup is my go to when it's cold. Their soup is awful, it was thick and more casserole than soup. My husband's burger was fine but there's better options. The service was good. And the restaurant appeared clean. read more

Very good food and service. Excellent. Good place for the kids too. Highly recommend

I tried your hamburger one time. When I got home the hamburger patty crumbled off of my bun. Your food was too dry. I keep trying the restaurants around town and I don't like the food. I'm tired of being nice to everybody and giving y'all a bunch of money. read more

Tuesday night, place was empty. Looked like the menu has changed since last visit. Service and kitchen were slow. Maybe the bartender was cooking too. Two burgers, a salad, and a chicken wrap. The kids compared their wrap and burger to school lunch, I ate 1/4 of my burger no flavor, The wife's lettuce was ok. That will be my last trip there. read more

We went there for a quick burger on my way home from an event in Flint. Honestly, I believe we mixed up the location, but I'm glad we did. It was a quiet Saturday night with mostly empty streets and only a few people around. The staff at the restaurant were nice and friendly, and the service was quick and accurate. The food was really good! read more

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I highly recommend the best burger spot in Lapeer the owner is so nice and I love the food

Great burgers always cooked perfectly to order. Love this place. Comfortable vibe. Food came out hot and fast.

Great place love theme ... Son tried the Detroit Burger challenge to get name & photo on board ! Busy little spot .. delicious must try if in area read more

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I've always been a big fan of the food here but I feel like with the menu changes, there's also been a drop in quality. I came here recently and the server wasn't all that attentive and forgetful even though we were some of the only people in there, but I think he was just new. He was still very nice! However, im not a big fan of the ambiance. It's a tight space, and all the wall decor makes you feel more squished in. I think it's time for an update to the seating. read more

Haven't been here in awhile.. what's going on? Our food was good but the atmosphere/service and lack of customers was kinda weird for a Saturday at lunch ‍ read more

We've done the burgers and the sandwiches. The sandwiches are good but the burgers are what brought us back two nights in a row. Like many places, they slightly overcook the meat so when you order medium rare be very definite about wanting exactly that. I read more

Food was good as always. Very consistent! However, this time the shout out goes to the server Telesha!!! Above amazing! Very busy, but never showed it. Always made time and never made us or any other table feel rushed. Thanks Telesha for an amazing experience!!! Along with the above the cook was a person show and never missed a beat!!! read more

The food was really good, I would definitely go back again. We went around lunch time so there wasn't that many people there. The service was good and our waiter was nice. read more

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I'm from out of town and was craving a burger, luckily found the perfect spot for any burger flavor craving! Great for small parties under 6 people. Everyone's food was amazing and LARGE portions! Will return! read more

Old Detroit Burger Bar - Awesome license plate stamp in the bun! - Burgers Near Me - Lapeer, Michigan

Took Son for burger , turned into a challenge, great theme ! The place was great , staff was friendly and professional...Food was great , enjoy a great burger! My Son completed the Challenge read more

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Worst time ever going. We walked in and waited to be sat and could see they were busy due to being short staffed, no worries that's understandable. After waiting 5-10mins I asked the bar tender (Ashley I think) if me and my family (4of us) should just pick a table cause I could tell it was busy and no one seemed like they were going to come get us anytime soon. She rudely replied back saying "yea but I'm not gonna be able to get to yall for a while..." with a very snarky attitude. Hey I get it, yall are busy and we can be patient no problem. But I'm not gonna tolerate a rude response especially while holding my 3yo daughter and with the rest of my family too. We walked out, my daughter begins to cry cause she's hungry and now my wife doesn't ever want to go back. I mean just a little common courtesy and politeness goes a long way. Ashley, you weren't that busy cause I saw what looked like a couple of your regulars sitting at the bar (which there was only 2 people at the time, rest of the people were sitting at tables), the lady called you out by name and said come here to cash them out and you dropped everything to do so. So if you could do that politely, why couldn't you be a decent human being to me and my family? read more

Stopped in for lunch and I always love a good burger. It's such a versatile food and there are so many ways to experiment with it. There is no lack of that at the Old Detroit Burger Bar! Ordered the Ambassador which is 1/2 lb patty, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and 1000 island dressing. Kind of like a mashup between a Reuben and a burger. Two of my favorite sandwiches! I'm not a tomato or onion fan on my burger so I just had lettuce and pickle. This was a decent burger. I was honestly hoping for more though. The corned beef portion was VERY small. And the patty didn't seem to have much seasoning. I order mine medium to grab a lot of that juicy flavor and it was kind of bland. Put all together it was still a good burger, but my expectations were higher than reality delivered. The waffle fries are amazing! The beer, whiskey, and bourbon choices are phenomenal as well. The place was slammed busy and the servers were working hard and very friendly. I'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Mother in law recently moved up here and swore up and down this place had the best Reuben and burger around. Skeptical, we allowed her to drag us in here while we were up on a visit. Well, momma knows best! It was so good, we came back again before we left town! Highly recommend the Reuben, the burger, and the turkey/bacon/pepperjack sandwich is top 3 I've ever had. Service was also excellent. Highly recommend read more

Great food. The burger was amazing and the tater tots were cooked to perfection! Service was nice and pretty fast.

A Wonderful place to stop for lunch and more. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. The Restaurant has high top and regular seating so you have your pick. Everyone seems to know everyone. With laughter and great food, it's the place to go and enjoy yourself. Everything I've had, is Delicious. Definitely spoiled me with the Ruben Sandwich. No One can even come close. Not to mention their Burgers! All I've had has been excellent! read more

I really love this place the people are very friendly and quick with your order. I had the pastrami sandwich and fries. The sandwich is the best one around. read more

I went here today with a friend. We both ordered the same burgers on special. 8.99 included burger, fries, and drink. The burgers were great. We also both got waffle fries which were really good as well. Our server was good too. He was on top of things and very polite. It was pretty busy when we went in. The women's bathroom was clean. read more

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Cool little hole in the wall burger joint. I stumbled across this gem when in Lapeer for work. The waitress was attentive and I ordered the Russel Street burger. It was cooked as ordered and delicious. I would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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They were under staff on the day we visited this pub Butt we were very well attended too. I enjoyed myself and the food was great read more

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Cozy little place to meet up with old friends and have a great burger. Or bartender kept our glasses full and kept us entertained. Although the name may suggest they only serve burgers, there are plenty of other items to choose from. Hot Dogs, sandwiches such as reubens , club, steak sub and the Lapeer wrap (bacon, need I say more...chicken and all the fixins). Stop in and see for yourself. I think you'll like it. read more

Excellent food!! The burgers are the best around! And the Mac and cheese....wow!! Great service and friendly atmosphere. read more

Every time I've been there the food has been fantastic. The atmosphere is also great. Love the music and service.

Food has always been delicious and fast and friendly service but they've gotten our orders wrong or forgot to put someone's order in on a few occasions but they have always fixed it quickly so we can't really complain because everyone makes mistakes. We don't expect perfect service every time everywhere we go but as long as they make it right that's all that matters and they always do. read more

I would like to give 3.5 stars, but that's not an option. I would say this place a good-okay. However, it is a burger joint and I don't eat burgers. My husband did get one and liked it. The waffle fries were great. Tater tots were good. I got the Lapeer wrap, which was surprisingly good (but nothing I'd go back for) for being a standard chicken wrap at a burger place. Service was very fast. read more

Pleasantly surprised! My kid and I walked in for a quick lunch. The atmosphere was awesome. It was just like walking into an "old school " bar. The staff was very welcoming and super nice. They had the Michigan Cherry Salad and I had two coneys and a basket of onion rings. Delicious! And monstrous portions. We definitely did not leave hungry. OMG...next time I'm only getting one coney. I will definitely be returning! Thank you! read more

THE GOOD: I came in a couple of weeks ago and was blown away with the food. Had the Reuben, maybe the best I've ever had. Told my fiancée this is our new spot to go in Lapeer. THE REALLY BAD: Came in at 6:45 on 1/30. It was moderately busy. Two servers were consistently going back and forth past us. At 7:05 after not being acknowledged at any point we finally got up and left. I'm writing this review from another restaurant very frustrate UPDATE: It's been almost a year since the bad service review. We've been back a few times and it's been better. The food is really good every time. read more

Terrible experience when we walked in the door. After standing and watching for a minute we walked right back out. This is a small establishment and was jam packed with tables and chairs. No distancing whatsoever. The bartender who we observed bringing food to tables did not have on a mask and wouldn't wear one. No sanitizing going on. We try hard to support local businesses, but will never be back here after what we saw. We will take our money to places that respect ALL customers. read more

I really wanted to love this place and I think it could be great however that was not our experience. Dirty bathrooms and not just surface, floors that haven't been cleaned in who knows how long. Dirty menus on tables. When food was delivered, my burger was not cooked correctly (crunchy, not medium well), I was given The heel of an old tomato (no big deal) Except the replacement was the same , Oil and vinegar, oil was rancid ...Worst part of all was when brought to the attention of the manager, it couldn't be more obvious that she wasn't interested! Didn't even credit for the rancid oil salad ‍ read more

GREAT burgers!! Well priced for the amount of food you get. Pretty plain jane burgers nothing special ingredient wise that sets them apart. No option to customize a burger. They do offer a food challenge with a Wall of Fame! Quaint space with a retro style. Some interesting characters for staff but it adds to the fun of it! Try the Russel Street Burger! read more

Old Detroit Burger Bar - Russell street burger - Burgers Near Me - Lapeer, Michigan

I thoroughly enjoyed the Old Classic Detroit burger. Everything from the presentation to taste was spot on. A nice toasty bun, fresh veggies, and a well seasoned burger topped with swiss cheese was well worth the wait. I must say these were the best fries I've had all year. Great flavor, super hot, and super crispy but not greasy. I do have one tiny complaint. Those tiny little straws they use... The ones that look like coffee stirrers...Please get normal sized drinking straws. These are really annoying. If you're in Lapeer the Old Detroit Burger Bar is worth stopping in. read more

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We called ahead for a carry out. When we got home the burgers, hot dog and fries were great. The chicken Greek salad on the other hand was horrible. I'm not just leaving a bad review on the salad it's more about the lack of customer service. I called to talk to the manager and got sarcastic reply's. I left my number and never received a call back from the owner. My mother-in-law physically went in and received the same disrespect. It's really a shame because we weren't looking for anything free, just acknowledgment that the salad was less than acceptable. We won't return due to the no give a shit attitude. People work hard for their money and should get what they pay for! Stop using Covid and lack of employees for bad customer service and lack of manners. read more

Cute little place! Lots of different types of burgers & sandwiches to choose from. We had a great waitress, very attentive. I had the Lapeer Wrap, which had LOTS of bacon pieces, the right amount of cheese & moist chicken. Definitely get the BBQ sauce (it comes w/ it), because I tried Ranch & the BBQ was more fitting. Their Ranch is good tho! My brother got the mushroom burger which was HUGE w/ the plain fries, which were "ok. Their waffle fries are much better. My Mom & husband got the 3 sliders & they chose the burger sliders, cooked just right, perfect amount of onions & cheese. Their side of onion rings were really good also, more than enough for 3 or 4 people to share. Definitely would go back. read more

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My husband and I stopped into your bar at the suggestion of a friend today for some lunch. Let me begin by saying that our server Lucy was an absolute delight - and that is the ONLY positive thing I have to say. We were greeted by whom I believe was the bartender and he couldn't have been more rude. We only stayed because Lucy was so pleasant and thought we'd give your restaurant a chance. We both started with soups - him chilli and me the chicken n dumpling. The chilli was not edible it tasted so bad and while the chicken n dumpling was good, it was cold to the touch. We then ordered boneless wings, which tasted and looked liked they were made yesterday and I'm quite certain would've broken the window had we thrown them. Our bill came to $48 dollars and I am so disgusted because I could've gotten better food at McDonald's. We will not be back and you need to take a look at your staff and what they are cooking and serving. Marci Clothier Goodrich, Michigan read more