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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers and onion rings I have ever had, hands down.Some weekends the wait is over an hour, but well worth it. The burgers are cheap for what they provide. You will be stuffed for the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On Blimpy Burger's Web site, they have an actual list of how to order for Blimpy virgins. Not wanting to become a victim of the Burger Nazis, before trekking out to the burger institution, I printed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely HATE Blimpy Burger. First off, the guys behind the counter are total @$$holes. I get it... you have to follow protocol when ordering food at Blimpy Burger. While the schtick is lame, what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got yelled at for ordering cheese too soon here.Litearally, yelled at and everyone in the restaurant took note.For some reason I didn't mind. It added to the greasy ambience of burger heaven.Skip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the most overrated of all Ann Arbor dining establishments. The food generally ranges from mediocre to crap at best. The whole "Soup Nazi" persona that summarizes the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So... I guess the hamburgers are tasty enough, but I really don't think they are the best ever. They are good only because you can get a variety of cheeses/toppings/buns - the burgers themselves...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Burgers, very fresh compared to quickie burger around the corner. Make sure you follow directions when ordering, the staff can get impatient so follow directions. Get the fried egg on the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Blimpys many times and it's OK but after what i say happen last Saturday I'll never go back. Yeah part of the draw is the rude staff and I've delt with poeple like that all my life...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so last time I was in Ann Arbor I wrote a review of the Roadhouse (despite many visits) and was blasted when I said I had not been to blimpy burger. In fact, I think I said "what's that." Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two things: 1. I have never been yelled at by the Blimpy staff and have been eating here, on and off, for 30 years; 2. basically the only burger in the entire country i'll eat.Granted, I don't eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go here if you have any health issues... or are concerned about your health. Otherwise, if you haven't been here and you live within 50 miles... I DO NOT know what is wrong with you! Blimpy's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst burger joint I've ever visited.I first heard about the infamous Blimpy Burger on the Food Network while visiting New York. Twelve months later, I moved to Ann Arbor to start grad school. Blimpy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What does it mean when your chest starts to have a pounding pain and your left arm starts to hurt and you just figure "oh it's probably nothing".Well think again. It means you just had a triple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute FAVORITE place to get burgers downtown!The... well, everything is amazing here. Except the service... Ordering is hard, cause you get sworn at if you mess up. First, get some stuff from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. A burger, an experience, fried everything, and again, a burger. Eeeeeasily the best burger in town. Get a quad and onion rings or veggies, put something krazy like salami or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Food here is pretty damn good. Cons: The heart clogging kings of Ann Arbor. Getting berated by some burger Nazi for ordering incorrectly or for whatever other reason just gets old. That is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is an Ann Arbor institution, complete with long lines and tasty burgers. This is not a place for the health-conscious, nor is it a place for people who expect servers to dote...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told that when you order, you had better do it right or you will annoy the grill man. So I though hard about my order and I blew it anyway. There is a certain unwritten ordering protocol and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great. Price was so-so. I guess I am missing something, but being berated by a borderline illiterate old sack of crap for using a credit card wasn't exactly an endearing experience. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two things are inevitable about Blimpy. 1.) You're going to be yelled at by the staff. 2.) You're going to have a year taken off your life every time you ingest this "food". Once you get beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an Ann Arbor foodmark, but for me it's a mixed bag.Ordering is complicated. Unduly complicated. A misstep warrants chiding from the employees, though from my experience it was the crazy older...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is all about tradition. Fielding, Fritz, Bennie, Ol'#98, Ron, Don, Bo, Rick, AC, Jamie, Jimmy, Tyrone, Desmond, Charles... All my hero's, last names not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
you must be out of your mind. perhaps as 'krazy' as jim. blimpy burger is foul (no, not fowl) and though football fans will delight in spotting offensive linemen devouring stacked patties with much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like no other. Walk in the door and you'll be knee-deep in greasy burger heaven. Order your food and take sick pleasure in being mildly berated by a cranky cook. As you watch your burger getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After I make a visit to this place I gain about 5 lbs and it is worth each and every pound! YES! It is THHHHHATTTT good! And it is fking cheap for students on campus! DEFINITELY try this place out if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here since 1990 when I was in high school. I still go once or twice a month. Their burgers are just a pile of greasy goodness! Try it with an egg and feta cheese.Their fried vegs are to die...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Ann Arbor institution. Any time I manage to be in town, I MAKE SURE I get myself a Blimpy Burger. Blimpy Burger is the high-water mark of what I consider a good burger (and WAAAAY better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the character of the joint. I lucked out and went at a time when there was no one around. I should have gone for three patties instead of two. The patties were a bit overcooked. The sauteed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blimpy Burger is a great burger joint that while living in AA I truly did not take advantage of. Mostly because it was out of walking distance, or so I thought, I was lazy then.When I was younger my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time today. Parked and walked around the block to the joint when I suddenly recalled it was cash only, and I didn't have any on hand. A quick trip to the student union got our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait, but good hamburgers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you not love a burger that when you bite into it half of it falls out from the other side?! When you have to get your hands dirty to eat a burger you know it's totally worth it!!The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love that they have thin patties, because you can get as much burger as you want, depending on how many patties you order. I'm a big fan of having the option to pay less for less food, so this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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As another reviewer wrote, aweful parking, and hard to get to, but these are really excellent burgers. Definitely worth the manuevering! It is a small burger joint, nothing fancy.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So many hangovers have been cured by Blimpy Burger. A burger with multiple patties, cheese, mushroom, and onions with a side deep-fried mixed vegetables is amazing! However, you may not want to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just about everything has been covered: the beef is good, especially times five, and the fried veggies.The buns are too dry. They break apart too easily and get soggy from the meat and toppings. For...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat in the whole damn world. If I was on death row and could have one last meal, it would be Blimpy Burger. The people who have given this place a bad review aren't worthy of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The day I went to blimpy burger it was lunch time, butt cold, and raining outside. The place was jam packed and there were people waiting outside just to get into line! All burgers are cooked to order...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a rather large number of small greasy-spoon style burger joints all over America. This is one of them. Make no mistake, Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is NOT for the faint of heart, nor the faint...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
crowded/long wait, but the burger was delicious and tasted fresh. I had a quad with double swiss cheese and some standard burger toppings. They have malt vinegar and tabasco--good for fries which were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sure it tastes great... but just wait till about 20 mins after you eat when you can feel your arteries closing. I have honestly never seen such greasy food before.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Located right on campus, it was worth the little walk to get a fresh burger made right in front of your face. Super cheap and super yummy, I loved just getting a regular hamburger and fries...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Blimpy Burger's on S. Division is fairly easy to find, but the parking is difficult! But once you find a spot and get to Blimpy's, you are ready for the best burger in the state. The staff can seem rude or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting relatives so found this place on road food. Also was on diners drive ins and dives.Got a double burger.THINNer than mcdonalds tho tasted pretty good. No one was rude on our visit so guess we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers I've ever had? No. But I do love these burgers. They're good and greasy, and you can order them however you want. They've got toppings you'd never think of putting on a burger (I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burger! Love the thin patties with melted cheese in between. You pick exactly what you want in your burger. Mushroom is a must for me. Super delicious and tasty burger. And it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first: the food. It's hard to find a burger joint with the array of choices Blimpyburger has: breads, cheeses grilled toppings, etc.....So the ability to create a perfect burger lies in your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having what essentially amounts to a monopoly over greasy spoon dining near the UM campus is what makes Blimpyburger so highly-rated. The food is okay, but anything deep-fried is really soggy by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an experience.There's a process to ordering here, and don't screw with it. No cell phones, or they'll make you go to the end of the line. Read the menu when you're waiting, or there'll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Diners, Drive-in's and Dives just didn't do this place justice. If you want the best tasting Burger you will ever put in your mouth, get there now!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is unique in terms of its ordering procedure, the staff's occasional rudeness, and the fact that they don't hide from you the nastiness that is the greasy spoon. However, the food ain't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, not for the health nut. Very greasy, but delicious and satisfying if you are in the mood. The retro style is unique and adds to the atmosphere. Four stars, primarily for the no-nonsense...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blimpy Burger is an Ann Arbor institution. Being an Ann Arbor townie that's now relocated to the west coast, this place has a special place in my heart. The food is greasy and terrible for your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blimpy Burger is probably the most overrated restaurant in Ann Arbor, aside from some of the Main Street fancies. You generally have to wait about 10-15 minutes in line before you even get to order,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blimpy burger is the best, so don't get scared off by the outside. When you order - go crazy, you won't regret getting all the toppings...I have even gotten an egg on top - don't judge...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
greasy fun, heartburn city, strictly for those under 20 or folks who take prilosec or other antacids on a regular basis
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is run a lot like the soup Nazi establishment in Seinfeld, but it's not clear that it is worth it. This is probably one of the worst things that you can do to your digestive system, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Preface- I have been eating Blimpy's (or Crazy Jim's as it was known pre-Magner ownership) since I could eat solid food, so I'm a little biased. That said, they have the YUMMIEST burgers and steak...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One time I stopped in to grab a couple of double burgers on my way back home for break. About 30 miles outside Kalamazoo my engine started overheating. I pulled over and discovered I was about a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are even slightly health conscious, there is absolutely nothing for you here. The burgers are grease ridden and tasty, perfect for that morning hangover or to line your stomach for an upcoming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
is it wrong that i am reviewing blimpyburger when i'm totally vegan now? according to some of the other reviews apparently not, and i am going back to get the veggie burger next time i'm in town. i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as fast food is going to get. One of my better lunches in the big A.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't tried this place and you go to Michigan then you should be embarrased. You can't not love this place. You have to order the deep fried mixed veggies....they are amazing. I live in CA...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to think Blimpy Burger is giving some of the reviewers on here free crack or something, because of all the 5-star reviews...It's okay. If you are really hungover and need 700 cc of grease,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe its just me, but I don't like the greasy slim sliders they serve at Blimpy Burger - if it was called Super Sliders I might be ok with it. A real burger to me is a good hefty thick patty of beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sign outside of Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger reads, "Cheaper than Food." Truth is, Krazy Jim serves food - mouth-watering, cholesterol-raising, smile-producing food --- hamburgers, to be specific....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, in response to the first review, you can't even go wrong if you're a vegetarian either. They've got a great veggie burger that they drop right into the deep fryer along with your fries and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brother loves this place so I go there with him on his occasional visits back to town. He's always felt that it was cheating to say there were millions of ways to have your burger when all you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place in Ann Arbor for a burger. As long as you learn and follow the rules the waitstaff is fine. The end result is worth standing in line and it's not something you'll experience at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the waitstaff is rude, and the lines are long but the food is worth it.krazy jim's blimpyburger, whith their slogan "cheaper than food" is an ann arbor institution. fit as many burgers as possible on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Greasy, tasty, and fattening are 3 words that describe Blimpy Burgers. Their burgers are easily the best in Ann Arbor, but this isn't something you should partake in often. These burgers are not the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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