Oh Lord help me, I don’t think I will make it througt this challenge wearing the same sized jeans….my stretchy pants are going to become my best friend.
I didn’t think I could slap all of them on you at one time so I will give them to you in nice small doses.
This was my first stop. And whoever recommended it was right on! This burger is the real deal! Thick and juicy. It was like a homemade burger. Not a thin, sorry excuse for a burger. I got the impression that they hand formed each burger. They didn’t seem all preformed and dethawed from a box. But the real kicker was the bun. Oh Mi Amigo…..this was what clenched the deal. The bun was generous in size and grilled so it was buttery and crispy, not soggy. I would most definitely recommend you try the Dungeon Burger at the Grand Villa in Grandville.
THE CHOO CHOO GRILL
1209 Plainfield Ave, Grand Rapids (616) 774-8652
The best thing about this place, for me, was the atmosphere. This is a diner, you could even call it a dive.
Definitely worth trying, just not my personal favorite. It came down to the lack of a great bun.
BUDS
3381 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker (616) 453-7095
This burger search is going to either make or break some friendships for me. This one showed me that I have a true friend in my gal ‘Chelle. She met me at Buds on Remembrance in Walker.

There it is the slab-o-onion burger. Oh I needed some TUMS after this burger.

This was Chelle’s choice of burger….I think it was the deluxe.
I would recommend that you give Bud’s a try, but next time I would do take-out.
THE WEALTHY ST. STATION AND GRILL
on the corner of Wealthy and Fuller in Grand Rapids (616) 451-0238
OK this place is in the lead! It seriously needs to be on Diners/Drive Ins/and Dives!
Can you tell I liked this place, well like I said this one is in the lead so far
This was the aftermath……. that was zer GUT! So good my German speaking self came out. Ach du leibe! Das Schmeckt!
Many places have a burger on their menu, but I am trying to stick to “joints” that are well known for their burgers and also not a chain. NO chains in this search.
Sheila, you are one adventurous and brave woman in your quest for the best burger in West Michigan. May the force be with you! And your Tums!!!
Oh, I can't wait to try the Wealthy St. Station…I think I need to move down to Wealthy St. It is alive w/ good food and shopping these days!
So, when are we going to The Station (Muskegon)?
I am with Meets, or what do your call her big D? I will meet you girls there when every you come! I can't wait to try the Wealthy St. Station. I should not have read this post this late. I am starving now for a burger :).
Oh I loved this post. I am a burger gal at heart. I love to watch Diners, Drive ins and Dives. That show makes me want to travel so badly. Those burgers look really good.
When you are done with ALL your places – can you rank them all? I can't wait to try your faves, I love a good burger.
I'm not a "burger" girl, but the way you described each one makes me want one right now!! That Lithuanian one looks dangerous…and good!! ;o)