Good women behind the counter! Kind service. I was waiting long for my fries but they communicated they just didn't want to fry it with fish. Late night vibes when hungry! read more

The Telway - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I haven't actually been to The Telway in Madison Heights myself yet, but I did get the chance to try their burgers thanks to an old supervisor at a previous job who ordered a bunch for the staff one day. I remember being pleasantly surprised by how good they were. The burgers were simple, classic sliders but packed with flavor. They had that great grilled taste and the kind of greasy, diner-style goodness that just hits the spot. Sometimes the simplest burgers are the best, and that was definitely the case here. Even though I haven't visited the location in person, that experience alone made the place stick in my mind. If the burgers were that good after being brought in for a group order, I can only imagine they're even better fresh off the grill at the restaurant. Based on that experience alone, I'd definitely be interested in stopping by the Madison Heights location one day to try them again straight from the source. read more

The burgers are thin but still tasty and you should definitely try their sake they also have pie hot chocolate and coffee it also is a small building and my location didn't have a restroom but at the end of the day in the small family owned business I do recommend to give it a try read more

Stopped for a quick bite. This is my kind of place. Small dive like. The place was clean and we were greeted as we walked in. Three very friendly workers in there doing a great job. I ordered the hillbilly chili it comes with beans. Not spicy but very flavorful. I also had three sliders with grilled onions and pickles. Perfectly prepared. Right amount of pickles and onions. The fries were crisp which were very good. My wife had the chili fries I had a taste, will get those next trip. Great experience once again. read more

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This is the perfect late night spot for consistent delicious sliders and fries!! Always fresh, steaming hot and tasty!

Have been going here since I was a kid , The meat has just gotten too greasy for me .... Love the original meatball smash burger smothered in onions & pickles my stomach not as much .... read more

Burgers are decent and cooked fresh. They come with grilled onions and pickles. Chili cheese fries were on point. I didn't see a dine in option. At least not during late night. The two ladies working were friendly and we didn't wait long for our order. Everything was fresh and tasty. No complaints. Middle of the road burger place but being open 24-7 is definitely a plus for folks looking for a late night food choice. 4 cheeseburgers and an order of chili cheese fries to go were $12. read more

They are sliders. Not the best sliders but very good. I know my order so it always pleases. I get double cheeseburgers, cause the singles don't have enough meat. The buns are steamed and squishy, the onions are grilled, little bit of pickle. Exactly what you'd expect. The onion rings are ok. Crispy but not much onion. I love the cowboy chili. It's coney chili with beans and meat in it. That's my side cause I'm not a big fan of their rings or fries. They are both just acceptable. Telway gets my money, a few times a month. read more

We went to Te!way yesterday. We love this place for the nostalgia. We have been patronizing this place since the early 70's. There's no other place quite like it. We love the taste of the food and even accept the price increases but 69 cents for a Styrofoam cup of water? Really? We don't know of any other restaurant that charges anything for a cup of tap water, bottled maybe?? read more

3.5/5 so I'll round up to 4. I was craving sliders today and just saw a movie at the AMC up the street, so I decided to try out The Telway. I didn't know that they are takeout only, or at least it seems like it. When I pulled up, there were a lot of people hanging out in the parking lot, presumably waiting for their orders. You enter the little vestibule and either pick up your order or you can place one. I used GrubHub (directed from Google) to place my order and I thought the prices were pretty cheap - $2.50 per slider, $3.50 for onion rings. However, I think they might be even cheaper in person. I do have to dock a star for all of the gnats in the vestibule - a few got in my hair, which was pretty gross. That being said, I had my meal just now at home and it was pretty delicious. The sliders are not big by any means, I ordered two sliders and onion rings and only ate half the onion rings because I was full. So I probably would have been okay with one slider and onion rings. I would come back here again when in the area, I just wish there were less gnats. read more

The Telway - 1 slider and onion rings (takeout) - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Hate to say it but the prices went up and the quality went down big time. $23 for 10 cheeseburgers and an order of overdone onion rings when it wasn't even busy is unbearable. 3 cheese burgers used to be enough to feed my cravings. Now it's a smear of hamburger meat, the remnants of onions, and they don't use the seasoning shaker anymore at all. Next time I want 3 cheeseburgers I'm going to Brays for a Belly Buster and I'm sure they use even more meat on that than 5 Telway burgers these days. read more

The Telway - Darren McCarty and me in front of Telway's!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

What can one say.. Tel Way has been around for 80 years! I think that says pretty much enough about the place. When you see it you know this is a burger / slider joint they shave the onions almost burn them then meat is cooked perfectly American cheese is great , just a great spot to stuff your cravings at 7am , 3 pm or 4:45 am .. open 24/7! read more

Amazing info food great staff truly a Maddison heights must have you can't beat these prices 10 outta 10

Quick easy meals it's basically a White Castle with pies. Their service is nice and friendly read more

great slider place--been here 66 years--joyce, our nice waitress, has been here 46 years--good food--onion rings were not too good--super clean--people inside were from all over, having fun.... read more

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Telway is that small place on the corner you always see and pass by but never decide to actually stop to smell the roses. Telway is a hidden gem that stays open very late at night and very inexpensive. Think White Castle but a little bigger, and I'm pretty sure cheaper. The service was quick and the employees were very nice. All I ordered was two cheeseburgers and a French fry. Cost me $5 and some change. The cheeseburgers came with onions and pickles and cheese ofc ketchup and mustard .One burger and a couple fries actually filled me up. It late night drunken food, high food, something new to try I will be back read more

The Telway - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Great food and service! HONEST! All I remember after waking up after a late night hanging out with friends is I lost my wallet. The Telway is last I had it. Went the next day, they had it in tact, no issues! They were happy to see me! lol. Good times ;) read more

Hadn't had one of their hamburgers in a while. Just did an order for pick up and I've eaten them all before I've even gotten home. Burgers are as good as they've always been. Thank you for lunch. read more

We came here late night after a concert and was surprised the line wasn't that long. We started inside the building, which meant there were only a few people ahead of us. The menu is pretty simple and they have a to-go special, which is weird because there is no inside seating (it exists, just not open). The special is for 4 hamburgers for $5.49. We ordered and waited about 10 minutes for our food. We ate in the car in the parking lot. I ended up getting a double cheeseburger and a regular cheeseburger. I also got cheese fries. Do you see a theme here? :) The burgers were great and way bigger and better than White Castle. I know they were made to order because there were only two workers there slaving away making htese special. The cheese fries were just ok though as it was slice of yellow cheese melted onto the fries, and it wasn't fully melted. read more

I was not a fan. The burgers had no taste, the fries were okay. It was very underwhelming. However, my little sister loves this place. But I swear the food is literally bread and grease. The inside seating area was closed when we went. It is carry out only. Turnaround for food was about 10 minutes. There was not a line when we were there. read more

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Great place, slow at times but worth it for that old school flavor. One of the gems of Madison Heights for sure.

The Telway is a historic 24-hour greasy spoon in Madison Heights. There is another Telway in Detroit that I have never been to, but it is on my list of restaurants to eventually visit. I would come to this restaurant when I was a kid. Back then the burgers and fries were significantly cheaper, under $1.00! As with everything these days, the prices are now inflated albeit still affordable. The chicken sandwich without cheese is $2.85. The fish sandwich without cheese is $2.45. Cheese is an additional .20 cents. French fries are $1.49. A hamburger/slider is $1.20. Yes, it all sounds pretty cheap, but the size of the sandwiches and a side order of fries are very small. Maybe the size of a child's happy meal. The chicken sandwich with cheese was good but there wasn't really anything in it other than a large topping of mayonnaise. The same with the small bag of fries. If you are hungry or have a large appetite you will need to buy at least 2-3 sandwiches and fries. See how the price can add up very quickly? The taste is better than a typical fast-food restaurant but the wait will be longer during lunch and dinner hours. The service is friendly but a bit on the slow side. read more

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One of the reasons I love Yelp is the advertising. It reminds me to Yelp about businesses that I frequent but haven't reviewed. The Telway definitely deserves a shout-out! The soft burger bun, the melty cheese, the beefy smashed patty, and those onions! These burgers truly beat out many of the gourmet burger restaurants popping up. These burgers are amazing and are super cravable. I can eat them any time of day. They are inexpensive, so appropriate for any budget. The Telway also offers other menu items, but honestly, I'm so in love with the cheese burgers. Aside from fries and soda, I'm not sure what they offer. Haha! Do yourself a favor and try these nostalgic iconic smash burgers. You won't regret it. read more

Want to recreate 1950's blue collar lunch counter nostalgia? The Telway will help fill that Norman Rockwell style all American feeing! Not only can you walk up and grab a bag o burgers or coneys at the window, which is still pretty cool, but you can then go fill a prescription at CVS, which is across the parking lot. I guess that's still cool?? I for one love this, makes me think I am working the line, manufacturing brake pads. "Truth is, I make car parts for the American working man because that's who I am and that's who I care about!" Ray Salinski - Tommy Boy Just make sure the guarantee is on the box... read more

I love that they are open late when everything around them are closed. Last week I ordered a crispy chicken sandwich, French fried and 4 sliders without cheese. The chicken sandwich was so hot and crunchy and so were the fries.... Delicious... the sliders were kinda old - I saw them sitting out and they just weren't as amazing as they usually are. Overall- this place is good and satisfying when you want to eat bad but not at a chain fast food joint. read more

I started going to The Telway when it was still 4 burgers for 99c . The secret to their success is they never change. Everything is primo authentic and DELICIOUS from the chili dogs to the sliders to my personal favorite, the chicken sandwich with cheese. Inside is a time capsule of a diner featuring countertop service and booths. Perfect place to cure a hangover. read more

My first time here as I've always associated sliders with White Castle and White Castle with gastronomic disaster. It's a small spot, but the best thing is obviously that it is open 24 hours. This could have been useful information in my youth when I often settled for the taco Bell as my late night food grab on the way home from festivities. So no bells and whistles when it comes to the aesthetics, so let's hope the best for the food right? Well damn right. Had a cheeseburger and a footlong chili dog and it was amazing. Granted the level of starvation might have effected my full judgement, but why this spot is not elevated on local lists I don't. The chili was delicious and the hot dog crisp to the bite. The cheeseburger was more standard, but also very good. My entire bill was under $4. Crazy. Coming back for sure. Loved this spot. read more

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1st visit to this restaurant. I ordered the double cheeseburger with sauteed onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. It was very good. My sister had the fish and said it was good also. We both thought the fries were just okay. Service was fast and friendly at the carryout window. I brought a couple of plain cheeseburgers home for my family to try and they actually held up to the hour drive. They enjoyed them also. We will return. read more

I am handicapped and was yelled at and treated like trash for ordering carry out from the lobby they took my order cooked and bagged it then yelled at me, told me i could pick up my order from the carry out window instead of handing it to me then told me to never come back again. I spend 30$/ week there and will go to Brays now read more

I have ordered Telway burgers and fries for the office lunch before - around 20-30 people. I usually call the morning of and by noon they have the entire order ready. Service at pickup was great, staff were friendly, however they do not accept tips on a card, only cash! The office meal was reasonably priced for such a large order. Ambiance inside is cute, it's a small milkshake style bar- similar to Hunter house on Woodward. Would recommend eating the food there as burgers and fries never travel well. read more

Stopped here around 10 pm to grab a bunch of food. Great workers, truly fast food. Prefer this stuff over chains. Pick up only. read more

The Telway - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

It is exactly what you want, when you want it. Very comparable to an elevated white castle. Super quick and friendly service, but you cant eat inside as of June 2024. Perfectly happy to carryout. Great greasy grub spot, will come again. read more

Unfortunately no pictures for this one since I was in a rush, but definitely wanted to at least leave a quick review. This place is pretty good! Glad I was shown this by a friend. Not only was the food prepared fast, and tasty, but they're also open 24/7. This makes it ideal for those random cravings of greasy goodness in your tummy (not so ideal if you're super health conscious though). read more

Open all the time, good selections but limited later at night, price is really hard to beat too! Food was bussin overall and cheap would go again 100% read more

The Telway - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Telway is an absolute staple to the northern Detroit suburbs area. They have been making their food the same way for decades, and not only do they do a great job, they scratch a specific itch that sometimes not even White Castle can fulfill. On the outside, it would appear to be like any other slider spot, but the inside is what counts. They have a relatively expansive menu that will hit the spot for any late-night cravings. Even if those cravings arise at 4:15am. If I come here in the wee hours of the night and order 10 burgers, Telway grants my request with a smile on their face, and does so with a level of professionalism and grace that cannot be achieved by certain other restaurants. The other restaurant in question is the Macdonalds on Washtenaw Road in Ypsilanti Michigan. That place is a hellscape, and in 2016 they wouldn't prepare 10 Big Macs for me at 4:15am because they said they could only make breakfast. Crazy how they lose their ability to cook the same burgers the same way just because the time on the clock is different. If only they had a fraction of Telway's power. Imagine working in a burger place and not being able to produce your flagship sandwich because of the time, even after an attempted $10 bribe from a dear patron. At any rate, this isn't something you have to worry about with Telway, come here instead and forget about that dusty Macdonalds in Ypsilanti. read more

The Telway - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

If you are looking for one of the best slider joints in the area, this is it! Small space that makes some greasy, delicious sliders. Their prices are unbeatable and while the fries were only okay their onion rings were great! The cheeseburgers with everything on them were perfect and hit the spot. The Telway is up there with Hunter House for me! Definitely worth a visit! read more

The Telway - Cheeseburger and French Fry - Burgers Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Definitely one of the BEST cheeseburgers around. It's a destination spot when we're on this side of Madison heights. Try the coney dog n fries too. Everything is delicious read more

Doesn't look like much, but has consistently good sliders at decent prices. Definitely easier to call in and place an order. We've been pleased with everything we've gotten from the telway. read more

The Sliders are great as always for the price, can't be beat and always get grilled onions with cheese

This place seems to be glorified by all the locals. These locals must come from a time in America where nothing of quality mattered or maybe they're so caught up on those nostalgic days that they think this place is good. It's not. It's quite frankly hit garbage. Every single time I've been here (3 times) I've had soggy burgers with no flavor. The first time I ate here I had the runs. Both visits afterwards resulted in me throwing away the food because I couldn't stand putting it down. I really don't understand the hype about this place and can't believe that it's been open this long smh read more