Stumbled across this place while driving through Traverse city and boy was it a GOOD find! These burgers are sloppy and full of flavor. Also got a side of garlic Parmesan fries that were delicious as well!! The service was great and the staff were extremely helpful when explaining the menu. Not to mention it's super cool on the inside!

I've eaten a lot of burgers but not as good as this one. They are the best And to top it off if you order fries you get a pound and they're really good too

Had a great patty melt and enjoyed eating it at Tank Space next door. Great vibes and friendly service

My husband and I were running errands with our 6-year olds, and stopped here for burgers. We were immediately greeted and introduced to their menu. It was our first time so they also explained that we could either eat in that half of the awesome retro building, or on the other side in the lounge. We opted for the lounge side which had a huge selection of board games and a TV. We set up a game of Battle Ship and our food arrived before we even started the game (which was great because we'd only had coffee all day and were about to eat our hands). My husband ordered the El Padre burger. He loved it. I tried a bit of the candied bacon on it and it was delicious! I really enjoyed the Oliver Twist burger (pictured) which was every bit as delicious as this updated spin on an olive burger sounded in the description. The twins split a Build Your Own with cheese, pickle and ketchup, and they both devoured it quickly. They both picked Cherry BBQ Great Lakes Potato Chips, and also shared our AMAZING Southwest Ranch hand-cut fries. (We're pretty big fans of ranch in our family, and it was SO creamy and delicious!!!) We washed it down with pop from their fridge- a black cherry Sprecher for me, Dr Pepper for my husband, and Sprite for the kids. We played our game of Battle Ship, finished every crumb of food, and then bussed our table. All around outstanding experience from start to finish! We will definitely be back!

Very good but I prefer Slabtown Burgers across town. No tomato's here and no Diet Coke (was told wonder doesn't like it? Lol!). The price is steep - 1 burger 1 cheeseburger 1 milkshake 1 fry $38.xx not including tip. It was good but I prefer Slabtown if I'm in the area.

This is not just another burger joint! This is THE burger joint to eat at if you find yourself in Traverse City. There are a variety of burgers you can choose from (including vegan or turkey) or you can build your own, you can also get your fries with all kinds of different toppings, I decided to order plain fries, and the seasoning was perfect. They have a great outdoor space that is dog friendly along with some indoor seating as well, and the service was spot on! But most importantly, the food was absolutely amazing.

After a day exploring Traverse City, we were looking for a place to eat and after driving by Oakwood Proper Burgers not once, not twice, but three times going to various places, we decided - hey, might as well give them a try. As we stepped in this rainy day, we were greeted warmly at the counter and placed an order. The restaurant has three main seating areas - firstly the entrance area by the grill, then a number of seats outside, and finally a number of tables in the building across the patio. Since it was raining, the interior seating areas were quite full but we managed to squeeze in. The person at the counter seemed quite used to seeing tourists eat there, as during our time there, we saw an additional 5 or 6 parties walk in and she gave the exact same spiel about the menu! We ended up just getting a single burger and a full order of fries, since she explained that the fries would be a full pound. Oakwood ($15.50) - This is a smashburger patty that honestly isn't smashed that thin, but has great caramelization, forming a crisp crust along portions of the patty. It's cooked until past well done, making the burger a little on the dry side, even when adding in the moisture from the other ingredients. The burger is quite salty, and the added thick bacon (cooked well, but not shatteringingly so) makes everything even more salty. There's a slice of white cheddar cheese melted on top and a bit of caramelized onion, adding additional fat and sweetness. The patty is on a scant bed of shredded iceberg lettuce - really not much there and probably could be omitted without much difference. Everything is on a hand sliced bun which is nice and fluffy and has a buttery taste. The bun is baked just down the street at Old Mission Bakery. Overall the burger seemed to be a bit overpriced to me, but looking into it more it seems like it's due to the higher quality of the ingredients. The burger comes with a bag of chips as well. (4/5) Garlic Parmesan Fries ($7.75) - This is at least a pound of freshly fried fries. They add a generous amount of lightly browned garlic (probably jarred pre-chopped garlic given the taste) and a large amount of shredded parmesan. The fries are served hot and the parmesan is able to melt to a stretch in some portions. The fries are crisp to start, but must be eaten fast, or they start to become limp. They are not overly salted which is well appreciated. The fries come with two small containers of Proper Sauce, which seems to perhaps be a mayochup with pickle relish added? There's ketchup available, which adds a hit of sweet flavor compared to the more creamy Proper Sauce. It's great to alternate the dips as you work though the mountain of fries. (4/5) Overall we thought the food at Oakwood Proper Burgers was quite good and we would return in the future the next time we are in Traverse City. Bathrooms - Single room behind the order counter.

These are 5-star burgers and shakes. You will sit outside at picnic tables, this is not fancy, but it is consistently very very good.

This lunch spot was recommended by a local, as the best burger and jalapeño fries around! Pink building with Cozy dining area filled with wooden bench seating and a fireplace! Loved the char on the burger and caramelized onions, the fluffy buns are made at the bakery across the street, The fries with cheese sauce and blistered jalapeños was the biggest hit, this is a must try! Tip- seating on the outside if the dinning room is full.