At first glance, looking at Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger may not seem like much. Tucked away and packed in between the hundreds of other buildings, shops, restaurants, and stores in Ann Arbor, this small burger restaurant may not seem like much. However, when you walk in and let the crisp sizzling sound of patties on the stove hit your ears, the warm smell of bacon sizzling hit your nose, and the satisfying sight of people enjoying their food hit your eyes, you realize that this small burger place brings so much more to the table than the surface level shows.

First opened in 1953 by Jim Shafer, Blimpy quickly became a craze in Ann Arbor. Best known for its greasy burgers with tons of flavor, Blimpy is still open and running even with the restaurant moving locations and switching owners. 

When stepping inside, a long line is at the front door due to the very common liking of the food amongst people in and around the area of Ann Arbor. However, when you get to the counter, they ask you in a very specific order what you want, and the workers at Blimpy want your order prepared, clear, and loud, so be ready! 

Three delicious, thin, greasy patties mixed with bacon, full of flavor, along with ketchup to finish the burger’s flavor, surrounded by a sesame bun, with a side of fries, is the way to go when ordering. This combination is simple, but exploding with flavor. The taste melts on your tongue as you eat the burger. However, if you have a different taste in food, they have many different toppings, buns, sides, and condiments.

Now, you may be saying: How is Blimpy different from any other burger place? That is a great question, but there is a better answer. Blimpy has tradition, rich flavors unlike any other burger out there, and a unique ordering style. The burgers are carefully made, exactly how you want them, and they are so good. Now, the ordering process may seem scary—if you stutter or don’t speak loudly enough, the workers will harass you—but it’s all jokes, and they will serve the food to you nonetheless. 

Blimpy Burger is hands down the best burger restaurant in Ann Arbor. From its rich tradition to its delicious burgers, the restaurant is amazing. You will not regret going, whether you are a picky eater or not. Blimpy Burger really knows how to get a burger done.