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Slabtown Cafe and Burgers

826 West Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
231-932-1760
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Ranked #33 of 170 restaurants in Traverse City
Cuisines: Hamburgers
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- May 9, 2013
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Traverse City, Michigan
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

Big deal over nothing to make a big deal over. Everyone raves about the place but I fail to get it. Big calories and fairly big $$$. Seems excessive. Been once. I can say I've been. I only tell if asked, I don't volunteer that info. Won't return. Our companions agree and haven't returned either.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013 via mobile

My husband would be what you call a burger lover. Gets burgers everywhere we go. This is his favorite place to eat. I also love it. So many choices of homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Nice place for a nice casual lunch. We go often. Never been disappointed.

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Bay City, Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

This is not located on the main drag and remains a somewhat less discovered treasure. You can usually eat at prime lunch times without too much wait. The burgers and fries are served in paper bags with your name written on it in permanent marker. Many choices of burgers, sandwiches and dogs. Seating inside for about 20 and another 10... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

This place is very neat and would be perfect on a hot summer day, I love how they have the menu written and how they write your order on a paper bag and bring it to you that way... you go up the counter and order and sit where you like. They cook your food when you order it so... More

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Traverse City, MI
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2012

Great value great gluten free buns. Awesome french fries and always consistent. Great place for lunch.

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SAULT SAINTE MARIE
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012 via mobile

Great burgers, skin on fries, and cherry soda what more could you want? Cool atmosphere with restaurant being on first floor of Victorian home. Nice seating outside for summertime. Cashier writes your order on paper bag, hands it to cook who prepares order and fills bag. Good system! Locally made sodas too. A must stop for any burger fan. Lots... More

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Decatur, Michigan
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3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

This is in an old house but it is ramped for wheelchairs. We had amazing hamburgers brought to our table by accommodating staff. The only thing of which you must be aware is that you place your order at the counter and pay for it first. It comes in a brown bag but who cares? It's part of the 'flavor'... More

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Juneau, Alaska
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

Slabtown has excellent burgers. I usually have the buffalo burger, but the bean burger is also excellent. The french fries are out of this world. I love that they serve the meals in paper bags to minimize trash. The selection of craft/local sodas is excellent.

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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012 via mobile

Good bugers. Hot chick is the thing to order, with fries! Atmosphere is just okay, recommendation is to call in and get it to go.

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Traverse City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

In my opinion, this place has the best burger in TC. Nice & greasy, old-fashioned hamburgers with a side of skin-on fries and a milkshake...totally reminds me of the good old days. I'm also fond of the Chicken Caesar Wrap, which includes croutons...and seems pretty healthy :) After word caught on, Slabtown is always packed during lunchtime, so they added... More

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