Burger Restaurants near Essexville

“Last night I went right before close due to getting out of work late and I am very picky with how I want my food which is cook to order. Kirsten and the manager last night were everything. They were so nice and I appreciate them so much just for being nice and not making me feel like I was a burden. I was really hungry so it meant so much I couldn’t forget to write a great review. They all deserve a raise or something free employee meal. Or just whatever they want lol. “

“Spring , Summer 2026

We've been here quite a few times.

Food deals are real 👍 good.
Quality real good!

Ummm, don't CLOWN around, Wendy's is better quality & better prices. If ya know what I mean 🤪

Stop in, we will!!!“

“Great burgers and the fish bites are amazing! The wait staff is amazing and the atmosphere in the place is booming everytime!“

“Catherine was our waitress and she was fantastic! she recommended the buffalo avocado wrap and it was great! good food, good drinks“

“Yesterday, I hosted a lunch party here for 10 people, and called the day before to give them a heads up that we were coming. None of us had eaten here before. The food and service were excellent. We will be back.“

“Culver’s bay rd is by far the best location. We are regulars and treated very well. We always feel welcome when we walk in the door. Even if my ice cream order is complicated. The managers go above and beyond…. This is the place we pick in town above anywhere else . Not for the food but for the employees.“

“Lively atmosphere, daily specials, staff very friendly and accommodating. I love their French fries, coated. The waitresses are some of the best that I have had in years.\nLocated at the corner of Columbus St. and Washington Ave in Bay City, MI.“

“What a great place! The food is “Off the Charts GOOD“! Nothing fancy - just your neighborhood Pub atmosphere. This was our 3rd time going in within a month and everything our family ordered was delicious. The owner is hands on and the service has been excellent. Thank you we will be back 😊💕“

“It's been a while since I made it to Burger 81. We got the bacon deluxe burger combos. Everything was hot and fresh! It definitely satisfied my craving for a great burger. I also ordered the coney with onions. Great sauce and nice snap of the hot dog. Thanks Youssef for the banana shake! My son approves and he is picky with banana flavors. Will be back soon!“

“Excellent pizza and service. Also a good value.“

“With so many chain restaurants going from bad to worse these days, it was a refreshing experience at Applebee's on Tittabawassee Rd. Jaclyn gave us great service and knew the price of all the drinks. (For some crazy reason, the menu has no prices which gives the impression that if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it). Drinks were great and reasonably priced. The bacon cheeseburger tacos were a perfect appetizer. The sides (mashed potatoes, Cole slaw, garlic green beans and onion/mushrooms) were some of the best sides we've experienced. Remarkably, the Bourbon chicken and shrimp was not overcooked; just right, moist plump and tender. Even more remarkable was that my medium rare sirloin was perfectly cooked too; very pink with red at the core! It was clear from the very appetizing plating to the perfectly cooked meat that whoever is doing the cooking here is way more sophisticated than the typical chain line cook. At this establishment, it would appear that they are not just following the corporate guidelines, they are inventing the best practices.“

“I was not expecting to find this gem while traveling through Bay City! Tons of vegan options on the menu and what we ordered was so yummy. We had the Green Lantern burger, BBQ chkn pizza and Thai peanut cauliflower wings. Creative and delicious food, will definitely be back if in the area. FYI they close during the day between 2-4pm (listed on their Facebook page but not on their website or Google info), so be aware when planning your visit. Updated from previous review on 2026-07-13“

“Came here from out of town with our family. Had Amber for our waitress. She was super personable, very attentive, and made our visit the wonderful experience it was. We came on a Monday burger night. She recommended the mushroom Swiss burger, which i got. Absolutely delicious! My husband got the Whiskey bacon burger and that was good too albeit a little on the sweeter side.

Side note: as a mom of an infant, I really appreciated the changing pads being available at the diaper changing station in the restroom. You don't find those available too often, so it was very appreciated.“

“The Burger w/fries deal….. Awesome!! A Big Burger lots of Fries and a Couple Cold Beers, Excellent. Service was Top Notch and the total bar was kept clean by staff.That Woman, never stopped working. Looking forward to another Burger Tuesday. 🍔🍔🍔👍👍( Two Thumbs Up!) to Bay View Bartender, Alyss“

“Hi Kathy it’s your favorite customer from Bay City. We are in Sarasota Fl having a wonderful lunch at guess where, yep you guessed it. See you when I get back Love from Chucks cousin😘 Aka Mary Jo“

“Friendly atmosphere!“

“Excellent service, pleasant and friendly employees!“

“We’re on a girls trip from Ohio. Went through the drive thru to keep moving fast. They were slammed! The guy who helped us was named Cory. He was exceptionally friendly and positive. We sat outside to eat and listened to him greet every single car pleasantly and happily. Awesome attitude Cory! I own a restaurant and employees who stay positive even during the slammed times are diamonds in the rough. Keep it up with yo bad ass!“

“Great diner and great service! Highly recommend for a quick bite!“

“I hate the idea of putting down a fast food joint, but Rally's has to be the best or 2nd best of all of them, based on the many times I've eaten at fast food places!!!
Their specials always are. Prices are VERY REASONABLE and quality VERY TASTY!!! My daughter steals my fries!!! If you are walking or on a bike they have a great spill-proof solution.
Those BIG CORPORATIONS got greedy, this place hasn't!!!
If YOU ever come here it will be VERY RARE to not be smiling, filled, & wondering why you'd go to those big guys!!! Oops, forgot... BRING BACK THE ICE CREAM CONES!!!“

“I've always liked IHOP and was disappointed to see many close down over the years so I grabbed the opportunity to stop in this location during travel through Saginaw, Michigan.

Dining here was first class from the time we stopped in to the time we left. Several people came in at the same time and our host didn't miss a beat in noting who came in first and had everyone seated promptly.

The menu offered a selection of the classics in addition to some new ideas. I was taken in by the Anytime Breakfast Tacos and the presentation was beautiful and tasty. The service was excellent and most impressive was I noticed that the servers helped each other in making sure orders got to the tables promptly. Nice teamwork and was a pleasant experience all the way around!“

“Well.. there is one elderly lady that I seem to always get when I order. She tries so hard to work the register. She has difficulty with the app code. Every time. But she is so nice. She tries so hard. That I was not annoyed and neither was anyone else. She wants to work. I bet you she's there everyday. Isn't she? Kudos to her. It was a good experience. No irritation on the part of her coworkers either. I bet she gets along with everyone.
So... I Give her five stars.“