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Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, MI - (734) 663-4590
A triple, quad or quint, layered with cheese (on each of the patties), piled with onions, bacon, banana peppers or olives (green or black?), festooned with romaine leaves, tomato slices, mustard, mayo and pickles and sandwiched in a superb onion roll, is an enormous feast that transcends greasy-spoon ignominy.
100% Approval Rating (15 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Onion Rings
Chili Size
Triple
Double
Quad Burger w/ Cheese
Fried Broccoli
Quint
Onion Rings
Pepper Steak Bullet

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (9)
Roadfood.com Editor
"There is always a wait at the Blimpy. But the line moves fast, and the wait does give you an opportunity to do your homework, which is to figure out from the posted signs above the open kitchen exactly how you want your hamburger, plus – and this is crucial – how to ..."   [Read More]
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Dan Schmitzer
January 27, 2008
"Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is one of maybe five reasons why I can never leave Ann Arbor. The food should in no way be confused with something healthy. If you are a health nut or are planning on visiting Blimpy with a health nut in tow, don't bother. The joy of Blimpy ..."   [Read More]
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Erika Gasser & Jon Barber - Photos (3)
August 12, 2007
"Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger has been an Ann Arbor institution since 1953, and has a winning motto: cheaper than food. That may not be quite as much the case as it was in the beginning, but you can still get a great lunch for around $5, and the quality of the ingredients ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 663-4590

http://www.blimpyburger.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
The Pepper Steak Bullet comes sandwiched in a superb onion roll. It is three patties topped with provolone, ranch dressing, scallions, bacon, roasted peppers, grilled onions and cracked pepper.
"The Pepper Steak Bullet comes sandwiched in a superb onion roll. It is three patties topped with provolone, ranch dressing, scallions, bacon, roasted peppers, grilled onions and cracked pepper."
Michael Stern





Just about right, IMO: a Blimpy triple with cheese, ketchup, mustard, and pickles.
"Just about right, IMO: a Blimpy triple with cheese, ketchup, mustard, and pickles."
Michael Stern


A quint: five patties (about a half pound of beef).
"A quint: five patties (about a half pound of beef)."
Michael Stern


Addictive onion rings. They're a greasy-fingered mess, and an ideal companion to a multi-patty Blimpy.
"Addictive onion rings. They're a greasy-fingered mess, and an ideal companion to a multi-patty Blimpy."
Michael Stern


One of America's great burger griddles. As you go through the line, watching Blimpies made is hypnotic entertainment. Note how each patty starts nearly spherical, but winds up pancake-flat.
"One of America's great burger griddles. As you go through the line, watching Blimpies made is hypnotic entertainment. Note how each patty starts nearly spherical, but winds up pancake-flat."
Michael Stern


Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is a popular place and there almost always is a line snaking through the dining room. One of the reasons customers are asked to bus their own tables when they're finished is that it would be too difficult for a member of the staff to squeeze through the crowds to clean up.
"Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is a popular place and there almost always is a line snaking through the dining room. One of the reasons customers are asked to bus their own tables when they're finished is that it would be too difficult for a member of the staff to squeeze through the crowds to clean up."
Michael Stern


In 1953 when the Blimpy opened, far fewer people ate out than do today. Feeding a family on fifteen-cent hamburgers indeed was cheaper than cooking whole meals at home. Hence the house motto.
"In 1953 when the Blimpy opened, far fewer people ate out than do today. Feeding a family on fifteen-cent hamburgers indeed was cheaper than cooking whole meals at home. Hence the house motto."
Michael Stern


The Blimpy opens at 11am Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday.
"The Blimpy opens at 11am Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday."
Michael Stern


The onion rings are a greasy, tangled, delicious mess!
"The onion rings are a greasy, tangled, delicious mess!"
Cliff Strutz


This is not something I plan on eating often, but as a novelty item, the deep fried broccoli proved to be quite tasty.
"This is not something I plan on eating often, but as a novelty item, the deep fried broccoli proved to be quite tasty."
Cliff Strutz


The quadruple burger, here with bacon and cheese, isn't as physically imposing as it sounds. Still, one of these, along with a side of fries or rings, should satisfy most healthy appetites.
"The quadruple burger, here with bacon and cheese, isn't as physically imposing as it sounds. Still, one of these, along with a side of fries or rings, should satisfy most healthy appetites."
Cliff Strutz


The
"The "Cheaper Than Food" certainly qualifies as an unusual motto, but just adds to Krazy Jim's quirkiness."
Cliff Strutz


A double with cheddar and onions, with hot fries.
"A double with cheddar and onions, with hot fries."
Erika Gasser & Jon Barber


Blimpy's menu, with so many possible combinations!
"Blimpy's menu, with so many possible combinations!"
Erika Gasser & Jon Barber


Blimpy's is an Ann Arbor classic.
"Blimpy's is an Ann Arbor classic."
Erika Gasser & Jon Barber


A double with blue cheese and a slice of tomato
"A double with blue cheese and a slice of tomato"
Michael Stern



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