Classic Beef Cheeseburgers

2025

Great Lakes Burger Battle


The michigan Beef industry commission is proud to announce our first great lakes burger battle!

Nominations are now closed!

The contest is designed to seek out and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Michigan restaurants. 

Whether you are a restaurant owner, burger lover or Michigan beef farmer we want to hear from you! Click below to nominate your favorite burger joint. Restaurants receiving the most nominations through April 18th will be named to the Great Lakes Burger Legends and will be eligible for a secret taste-test by contest judges. The winner of the Great Lakes Burger Battle will be announced May 19th.


Our 2025 great Lakes Burger Battle winner- 

The Black NapKin!


“This was the best burger I have tried in years,” said Dave Neitzel, MBIC board member and secret judge who visited The Black Napkin. In addition to the fantastic burgers The Black Napkin has on the menu they also make delicious fries and homemade sodas! If you find yourself in the Grand Rapids area, be sure to check them out. 

To learn more about the black napkin visit their website here

9 additional restaurants round out our top 10      Great Lakes Burger Legends

nonla burger

Grand Rapids, MI

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Lake burer

Kalamazoo, MI

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Doll n Burgers

Jackson & Tecumseh, MI

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The Pink Pony

Mackinac Island, MI

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The Green Top Tavern

Kalamazoo, MI

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Clyde's Drive-Inn

Saint Ignace, MI

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hub tavern and Grill

Kalamazoo, MI

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Googs Pub & Grub

Holland, MI

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Swany's Pub and grub

St. Johns, MI

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Contest Details

Classic Beef Cheeseburgers

To qualify to enter the Great Lakes Burger Battle, the burger must be 100% real beef patty and served on a bun or bread product. 

Official Contest Rules

Download and promote

Download these contest promotional materials for use in your restaurant, online and social media. Consumers are encouraged to share photos of their favorite burger on social media using #MIBurgerBattle and tagging @mibeef. 

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