Oakwood Proper Burgers

Traverse City, MI · Hamburger restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Traverse City
#7
of 282 restaurants
City Percentile
83%
rating percentile
Address
Oakwood Proper Burgers, 1108 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone
(231) 253-1513
Website
www.facebook.com/oakwoodproperburgers
Status
Open · Closes 7 PM

Oakwood Proper Burgers is a restaurant located in Traverse City, MI. It is one of 282 restaurants listed in Traverse City. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Traverse City city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #7 of 282 restaurants in Traverse City. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Oakwood Proper Burgers

Experience the essence of a proper meal at Oakwood Proper Burgers, where every bite tells a story of local craftsmanship and sustainable practices. Since opening in 2021, this Traverse City gem has been serving up delicious burgers and breakfast,... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–7 PM
Sunday8 AM–3 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday8 AM–7 PM
Thursday8 AM–7 PM
Friday8 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lisa Yontz · Dec 2025

I was excited to try breakfast at Oakwood Proper since they absolutely nail it on their burgers and fries. Breakfast is my favorite meal so having something atypical is a plus. Breakfast Fries. OMG. Portion is huge so sharing is a must. IMO could feed up to 4 people which makes it possible to enjoy other items. We got the Javelina sandwich and split it. You will want your own. Bacon was spilling out of it! These sandwiches would be great to take out and surprise the family. Interior is small but cool and retro with additional seating available across a small walkway. People are top notch. Menu is small but I suspect each item is perfect based on our visit.

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrew English · Nov 2025

Oakwood Proper may not have a huge storefront or a spot on Front Street where tourists pass by in waves, but that’s part of its charm. If you take a short detour down Garfield to 8th Street, you’ll spot it — a small pink building that’s hard to miss. That’s how I found it the first time, sitting at the light wondering, “What the hell is that pink building? What is Oakwood Proper?” If you’ve ever watched Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, you know he often says large menus rarely mean great food. He’ll strip a menu down to just a few things and make each one perfect. Oakwood feels like it took that advice to heart. Their menu isn’t large, but everything on it is done exceptionally well. I ordered The Oakwood, and at first glance, it was beautifully put together. It looked like something

★★★★★ 5.0 Ellie LaBonte · Oct 2025

Stopped here for dinner and it exceeded our expectations! Staff was very friendly and food was delicious. We enjoyed the specialty burgers, garlic parm fries and pickle beer, as well as the retro vibe!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jim Johnson · Aug 2025

Lunch at Oakwood Proper Buger was outstanding. The atmosphere is mid century ecletctic with a retro burger joint feeLunch at Oakwood Proper Buger was outstanding. The atmosphere is mid century ecletctic with a retro burger joint vibe. There is more room than it looks from the outside as indoor and outdoor seating is sprawling, including an outside bar. Service was incredible! Not only faster than most "fast food" restaraunts the food was incredible. The smashburgers were prepared perfectly and hand cut fries were plentiful and fresh. Highly praise for Oakwood Proper Burgers!!l. There is more room than it looks from the outside as indoor and outdoor seating is sprawling, including an outside bar. Service was incredible! Not only faster than most "fast food" restaraunts the food

★★★★★ 5.0 Charles Keller · Oct 2025

What a fun burger joint! Love the quirky decor and approach. The whole mid-century cove is fun and colorful. The staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable. But this is a place you MUST experience.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Hamburger restaurantBreakfast restaurantLounge barLunch restaurant

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