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The Famous Comet Burger In Royal Oak Getting A Second Site

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Comet Burger is bringing its delicious burgers and shakes to St. Clare Shores, the favorite on Main St. in Royal Oak, Michigan. The news of the burger expansion is great news for East Siders.

Comet Burger’s with its ’50s style multi vinyl and stainless steel chairs and black & white tile floors. Newly remodeled from floor-to-cosmic painted ceiling, table-tops,  TVs, sliders, and malts. Try the single and double sliders with grilled onions, which have always been a favorite.

Comet Burger Has A New Lease On Life

The business signed a lease for the space at 24101 Harper Ave. The space was previously occupied by an abandoned Checkers restaurant, which closed in 2023. Leasing materials indicate Comet Burger’s tenancy began in January, though the restaurant hasn’t opened yet.

Comet Burger is owned and operated by Lon and Mike Lleshaj. Back in February, Comet Burget took to social media with some news: “Big things are coming! Stay tuned for some big announcements!” The restaurant also revamped its menu to add more flavors while keeping the classics last December.

comet burger in Royal Oak famous for slider hamburgers with grilled onions

Comet Burgers
Big things are coming! Stay tuned for some big announcements! 🍔🪐

Will This New Site Be The Same As Comet Burger In Royal Oak?

I had a chat with an employee, and I asked about the new site and gave my congratulations. Off the record, I said thank you but would not reveal any secrets or opening day dates. Still, it didn’t stop me from grabbing a couple of sliders. I’m just doing research for my article.

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Had to get a slide to take to work

Enjoy A TV Commercial From 1996 For Comet Burger

The Current Comet Burger Menu

From the moment you walked in, I was impressed by the new look. Being a true burger aficionado, I couldn’t wait to try the new menu, and I must say, the burger exceeded my expectations. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Check Out The Menu By Clicking Here  

5 Must-Try Burgers In Metro Detroit

Looking for must-try burgers in Metro Detroit? Good news! Look no further because we have got you covered.

There are tons of delicious options for burgers in and around Detroit. So, whether you’re looking for something classic or out of the ordinary, you can find it in Metro Detroit. You just have to know where to look!

5 Of The Best Burgers In Metro Detroit

Sure, Detroit is famous for its Coney Dogs; however, that doesn’t mean there isn’t great options for burgers, as well. So, whether you’re a local or someone coming to Detroit for the NFL draft, you’re not going to have to go very far for a delicious burger.

Yes, you can find all the traditional burger chains around Detroit. It’s never hard to find a Quarter Pounder , Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, or Whopper. Additionally, we have a Shake Shack downtown in Campus Martius. If you’ve never had a burger from Shake Shack you are totally missing out. However, you can enjoy Shake Shack in just about every city in the country. For that reason, I’m not including it on the list of the best burgers in Metro Detroit. I wanted the burgers on the list to be exclusively found here in the 313.

Only picking 5 of the best burgers in Metro Detroit presented a challenge because there are so many good ones to choose from. So, to make it easier I focused on burgers close to Downtown. Yes, you can get great burgers up in Clarkston and Rochester–but we’ll save that for another time. Now, I want to focus on what you can find within a close drive to downtown because the NFL Draft is coming up and this year it’s being hosted in Detroit! Literally millions of people are expected to be in Downtown Detroit for the NFL Draft and they’re going to be hungry. I’d hate to send them all the way to Lake Orion to get a great burger. So, focusing around Detroit is what you’ll find on this list.

Ready to see what made the list? Feel free to let us know if we missed your favorite! Let’s dive in!

  • One-Eyed Betty's

    Honestly, I was going to do a list of the Best Burgers In Detroit, but that meant I couldn’t include burgers in Ferndale. If I can’t include burgers from Ferndale that means I can’t include the best burger in all of Metro Detroit. That burger is from One-Eyed Betty’s. It’s a simple burger with nothing complicated added on–it’s just a great delicious burger. I think it’s the garlic aioli that adds that little extra that goes a long way. I have full confidence in saying it’s the best burger in Detroit.

    Now, we can get to the list of the best burgers in actual Detroit. I’m sorry, I couldn’t not include One-Eyed Betty’s. Try it and you’ll understand.

  • Checker Bar

    Checker Bar in Downtown Detroit

    Checker Bar in Downtown Detroit

    Checker Bar is fantastic and is only a stone’s throw away from where the NFL Draft will be happening. In fact, it’s probably the closest burger joint to where all the fun will be had. That’s a good thing because the burgers are phenomenal! They have plenty of different options, so no matter what you’re craving they’ll have it. I’m a sucker for the sweet potato waffle fries. You’ll want to check this place out for yourself!

  • Green Dot Stables

    If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary then Green Dot Stables is for you! They have all sorts of sliders. There’s beef sliders, chicken sliders, and the famous Mystery Meat! They’ll change it up all the time so you never know what’s going to be the Special when you arrive. It’s been rabbit, beef, chicken, and more. No matter what it is, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a little tougher to walk to, but it’s a cheap and easy Uber or ride share.

  • Mercury Burger Bar

    The Mercury Burger Bar has some of the best burgers in Detroit. It’s also a very cool scene. The Juicy is my personal go-to. However, there is a long list of burgers to try on their menu. There are traditional burgers and funky ones, as well. So, no matter what you’re looking for you’ll find it there. Especially if you’re looking for a burger and a beer. That’s the spot.

  • Great Lakes Burger & Pizza Bar

    I only recently discovered the Great Lakes Burger & Pizza Bar, and I’m glad I did. There aren’t a lot of places in (or out) of Detroit where you can add Crab or Lobster Meat to your burger. However, you can do that here! A little Surf and Turf burger? Yes, please! They also have great pizza, in case you’re not looking for a burger…but if that’s the case what are you doing here?? If you’re looking for something far from traditional this is for you!

 

 

Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.

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