This is a total throwback to Detroit s working class roots. The food is no fuss. The place is a locals spot where the servers know the patrons. I'll admit I had no idea my hamburger would come on a hotdog bun and was a bit perplexed. Of course the flavor was solid. It's a traditional Detroit style slider just in another shape. Heads up though- it's cash only. I rarely have cash but I'm grateful I did today. The breakfast menu seems legit. We will try next time. Prices are really good. read more

Marcus Hamburgers - The interior - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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The diner is a throwback in time and is no-frills. Great personal service. For the food, can only rate the hamburgers which are a unique experience. Load them up with relish, onions and mustard and they're unbeatable. Oh yeah, the fries are great too. read more

I may have just "found" my new favorite place - Marcus Hamburgers on 6 Mile in Detroit (not too far from the Two Way and Buddy's. It's been here nearly 100 years. Their "claim to fame" is their rectangular hamburgers, served in a hot dog bun. Food is pretty standard, but very obviously made with love. Can't wait to introduce it to everybody! read more

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Brought back great memories of my Dad bringing bags of these home after work. They taste exactly how we remember them! Natalie was a joy when serving my brother, my 2 sisters and myself! Don't ever change! read more

Love Love Love Marcus. I have been eating here for years. Fantastic cheeseburger in a hotdog bun. This is a must visit restaurant. Owner, staff and customers are awesome. read more

Marcus Hamburgers - Cheeseburgers, Coney and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

It's almost like stepping through a door into the past. The place is set up lunch counter style with a central grill surrounded by the counter. The decor probably hasn't been updates likely since the 50's, but the food is good and it's cheap. I quite enjoyed the cheeseburger and fries. The staff were friendly and took good care of us. They only take cash, so be prepared for that. Will make this a regular stop. read more

This was a stop on our Detroit food bus tour. I just want to give a shout out to the server who in the absence of the owner was so friendly and so informative about the history of Marcus Burger. read more

My grandpa and grandma went there in the 30s mom and dad went there to now I do b est hamburgers in the city I get them well done everything no cheese the same grill since 1926 !Mike is cool love Marcus Hamburgers they will be there for another 100 years best hamburgers!!!!! read more

A part of me wants this place to remain a secret and to not write this spot a review. However, I cant rest knowing that this place has been around since 1929 and only has 19 reviews. This is definitely a blue collar type of place, surrounded by buildings and factories, its only open from 8 to 4 Mon- Sat and closes at 2 on Sundays. The fact its been around so long with those hours tells you that they get enough business. One wouldnt even think to stop by here for a delicious unique steak burger and some of the best chili fries ive ever had. It is DIVEY. But very clean. There are horseshoe counters, a small prep area in the middle, and a small kitchen in the back. There is one waitress, one prep/ dish person and a cook. The meat is freshly ground, shaped into a hot dog, and grilled. The lettuce and tomato are chopped and brought to you. The pickles and onions are pre chopped and served in community bowls, you just pass them around the counter to the other people. The fries are crispy, The chili is with beans and is like a chili gravy. It was so good. The hot dog was cooked perfect and was nice and firm, it had to be beef. I wish they werent 2.50 cuz i would eat 3 in a sitting. But i need fries and a burger too. Haha. Its a great, small, quiet little place. I hope it stays around, who knows if ill be able to make it back soon, but now its going to be a goal of mine. read more

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I was originally hesitant to come here based on its location, but I'm sure glad I did. One of the most unique restaurants in the Metro Detroit area. Very friendly and attentive staff. The whole menu is affordable, but they are best known for their phenomenal, hot dog shaped burgers. I highly recommend giving it shot. read more

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Great food, awesome daily specials. Diamond in the rough. I highly recommend to friends and family.

Delicious food, friendly staff, laid back. Marcus is known for there signature burgers which are served on a hotdogs bun. Yum read more

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3.5 but the fries takes it to a 4. While rather simple, these burgers on a hot dog bun are pretty moist and tasty. The onions and relish pickle kick it up a notch. I tried one w/ bacon but the just cheese one was better. Tasted the hamburger more. The fries are superb. The type of fries you hope every diner like this has. Fresh, nice cut, big bag of fries for the carryout. You do need to eat about two of the burgers though. I was not full from one. read more

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Called to place an order lady didn't take my name or anything, I went in they walked by me for 10 minutes, so in that time I watched the 2 servers go at each others throat, with crazy looks and rude remarks, they also handled money and everything else and still touch the food no gloves 2.5 stars if I could read more

Hey, you want some serious history this is the place you go to get a great burger best eggs and hashbrowns in town Mike and his team does a great job! read more

I've been eating a Marcus for many years and at a time when there were more locations spread out around Detroit. It's quite a trip now as I live out in Livonia, but I make it there a half dozen times a year. I'm there for the Marcus Burger, always get two, and have them served one at a time so both are hot. Some things are just worth going out of your way for. read more

Best burgers in the city if you ask me. Service is good too, place has a classic old school feel.

Great place for lunch. The chicken is awesome and the service is great . The owner takes pride in making sure your experience is awesome

Everything about Marcus screams blue collar. You know that their horse-shoe style counters are not only a brilliant innovation but totally unique to the restaurant. Ten people fit around one of these little horseshoes, and there's 6 of them in the diner. In their heyday, there were likely more than 60 people crammed into this approximately 20×40 room, scrambling to get a hearty lunch and head back to the factory floor. The cook yelling jokes at us, coupled with the wonderfully welcoming and pleasant waitress are part of the historic fabric and the culture that permeates and resonates from this slightly dilapidated diner. The restaurant is named after the burgers, for their distinctive rectangular shape. They are steakburgers, presumably made with ground round. The story told now is that they bought hot dog buns by mistake one day, and rather than getting new buns, they shaped their burgers to fit the buns. Of course, this tale stuck, and through ownership changes nobody knows the real story any longer (in this case, myth may be more important than truth). There are several varieties and combinations of burgers, none of them more than $3.25. They are cooked in a vat of oil, and then smothered in chili, or cheese, or nothing. They're served on a freshly steamed hot dog bun. The patty itself is good, not overseasoned, juicy and beefy in a lot of good ways. It doesn't soak through the bun, but the juices definitely drip into your mouth. They are cooked all the way through, but not overcooked, and you would be crazy to ask the cook to leave it in a little less long. The american cheese blankets the burger nicely, coats every bite, and makes you appreciate the American Whey. (Read the rest at http://motorcityburgerclub.wordpress.com/2014/07/31/marcus-hamburgers/) read more

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Divey looking but very clean. This spot isnt open late at all so if you want a Marcus burger get there early. I've been here years ago and was very young but a after school regular because of the burger in a hot dog bun. I came in a few days ago and are you kidding me? Yup same folks still run it. Nice sweet lady took my order and was very polite. You ever in the mood for a good burger/slider please stop by. read more

Marcus Hamburgers - Simple and delicious - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Always fresh food and friendly service and old time atmosphere old time building great memories here!!! Come and take a step back in time enjoy a great Marcus Burger!!! read more

Marcus Hamburgers - This is William Rossbach...... satisfied customer for over 60 years!!! My friend Craig Marcus's father would bring me with them to eat here. - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Dive hamburger joint with almost a cult following. Food is good and a cool place for lunch.

Great neighborhood diner with good homemade food. The barely soup was outstanding and the people running the joint are friendly and the service is solid. read more

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Marcus Burger is the proverbial around the corner, neighborhood restaurant that you grew up with. The food, flavor, and tastes haven't changed. The decor (if that's what you can call it) is urban/industrial/diner but not in a trendy sense. It's old Americana with tasty, home cooked meals and pleasant service. You feel like you favor aunt or nice lady next door is serving you. Treat yourself and enjoy a one of a kind Marcus Burger. While you're there, find out why they serve a hamburger on a hot dog bun. The only downside may be that the location is off the beaten path and in an old industrial area of Detroit ( McNichols - 6 Mile Rd and Mt Elliot - between Mound and Van Dyke). Still worth the drive and the visit! read more

Love Marcus burgers, made the same way as long as i can remember. Hamburger in a hot dog bun. So yummy. Wish we had one on the east side. Thanks for sticking around all these years. read more

I've only been to this place one time (thanks to my cousins for taking me). Yes, it's in kind of a weird spot in Detroit (close to Hamtramck), but don't let that deter you. I recommend it for anyone who wants a different kind of hamburger, at a true old neighborhood favorite. They are famous for their "Marcus Burgers" which are actually flat hamburger patties served in a hot-dog bun. Our waitress brought us heaping bowls of relish and onion as a garnish. It was delish. The burgers themselves are cooked in a grill/fryer contraption in the middle of the dining area, so you can watch the magic happen. Speaking of the dining area, it added to the uniqueness of the Marcus Burger. All seating is a "belly up to the lunch counter" arrangement, but instead of a straight counter, it was all "U" shaped. Awesome. The waitresses behind the counter have been there for many years, and are very friendly. When I was there, a whole bunchof poeple came in, some to eat, some with carryout, but everyone was definatley enjoying the food. They also serve breakfast and other stuff, but they are famous for the Marcus Burger! If you want a true greasy spoon experience, check this place out. read more

Marcus Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Bacon and cheese burger is the way to go! Also, they're shaped like hot dogs...good taste. I'd skip the fries and go with onion rings...so much tastier. This place is full of nostalgia and it's cheap! read more

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Marcus is located at the end of the earth, and you'd likely only stumble upon it if you were transporting a truck full of aluminum you were looking to scrap to help feed your children. Stop in and get one of the weirdest burgers you're likely to ever find. Why not put in a hot dog bun? That's normal, right? Gooey, greasy, and can't hold a candle to Motz's, but that's fine. You'll still get a great burger in a cool, old school atmosphere. Zig-zagging U-shaped bar circles around the dining area with walls covered in 45's and pictures of classic Chevys and Fords. Your dad and his buddies use to eat here after working all day in the factory. If it was good enough for them, then it sure as hell is good enough for you. read more

Marcus Hamburgers - Take a bite, a big bite. A bigger, bigger bite. - Burgers Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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How could I have not ever been here. Wow, a rectangular burger served on a hot dog bun- Awesome. With a side of chili cheese fries to go with it. There is something about the burger that is just tasty probably has to do with the "special sauce" mentioned here that they float in while cooking. Will go back. read more

Been going there for 40 years. So good. I crave the Marcus burger. One of my favorite places. Simple, nostalgic we need places like this in the world of chain restaurants. read more

Will never return here they were handling food bare hands touching money and all kinds of stuff then putting cheese on bare handed not even washing their hands read more

Great burgers, great breakfast. Definitely one of the last old school diners in Detroit if not the oldest. My Dad took me there in the 80's back when he was a trucker and although I don't go often, I still try to make it down there for some great cheap food. Had a burger..... it had been a year or so since I'd had one and it's better than I remember. read more

There are not enough stars to covey to you how I feel about Marcus.I have been going to Marcus since the early 60s , and let me tell you it's a one of a kind not just in Detroit but the world. In my travels being the most honest food critic ever nothing but nothing looks tastes or is presented like a Marcus hamburger. Go there and your life will be complete. Trust me on this one . read more

THE BURGERS ARE ONE OF A KIND!! It's made of steaks, oblong & they put in a hotdog bun with relish (they ask 1st if you want relish or not)! My favorite is the bacon cheese burger. They don't put pickles on your burger, so if you like pickles you have have to ask for them. read more

Four generations of my family have been coming here. Their hamburgers (served in a hot dog bun) are one-of-a-kind, and other items on the menu are also good. As others have said, do not let the location of this fine 80+ year-old fine eating establishment deter you. If you can get to Hamtramck, it's just a short drive away. read more

Burgers are served in a hot dog bun...unique but good. Meat is ground steak from the Eastern Market. Yummy Atmosphere is nothing fancy but they serve a good burger and have friendly staff. read more

Marcus has not only great burgers but great cheap HUGE BREAKFASTS!! EVEN OUR 5 YR OLD DAUGHTER insists every saturday daddy works a double we have breakfast there. The staff is extremly friendly only thing theybare missing is Vernors. read more

Really like this place kept the old school theme friendly staff will come out and talk with you make you feel welcome great specials and they are also famous for their hamburgers which are really good but overall the best part is that this place is a great value lots off good food for little cost oh and also don't be afraid to go there is not that bad of an area read more

Me and my family are regulars at this place and would never stop coming in there. The food is ALWAYS good,hot, and fast even when they are busy. The marcus birger that everyone mentioned is as good as they all say it is. Yes it might look differant than your usual hamburger cause this one comes on a hot dog bun but dont let that fool ya. On top of great food the service is nice and friendly and you feel like home when you come in there. The owner and staff begin to know you by name as do some of the customers its just a great all around friendly family place to go and have good food and good conversation. read more