2026
Great Lakes Burger Legends
The Second Annual Great lakes burger battle is here!
The contest is designed to seek out and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Michigan restaurants.
The Top 10 Great Lakes Burger Legends are based on nominations submitted from restaurants and their supporters. The Top 10 are then judged by a panel of secret judges and a winner will be crowned May 23rd!
Contest Details
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.
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.
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
The other 9 restaurants that rounded out our
2025 Top 10 Great Lakes Burger Legends are linked below!
- Swany's Pub and Grub - St. Johns, MI
- Lake Burger - Kalamazoo, MI
- Doll N Burgers - Tecumseh, MI
- The Pink Pony - Mackinaw Island, MI
- The Green Top Tavern - Kalamazoo, MI
- Clyde's Drive-Inn - Saint Ignace, MI
- Hub Tavern and Grill - Kalamazoo, MI
- Googs Pub Grub - Holland, MI
- Nonla Burger - Grand Rapids, MI