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Football season is here, and in St. Charles, that means one thing—it’s burger time.
As the Detroit Lions gear up to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game, fans across Michigan are pulling out the jerseys, queuing up the TV remotes, and…heading to Cam’s Brick Oven?
Yep. Because in this quiet town, one restaurant is serving up the spirit of the season, one beast of a burger at a time.
Meet the Dan Campbell Burger: A Bite of Grit
Cam’s Brick Oven, a local favorite in St. Charles, is bringing back a fan-favorite that made waves during last year’s Lions playoff run — the Dan Campbell Burger.
And let’s just say…this isn’t your average tailgate snack.
We’re talking two 7-ounce beef patties, three types of cheese (American, cheddar, and pepper jack), jalapeños, shredded brisket, mozzarella sticks, plus a hearty slather of BBQ and ranch sauce. It’s a deliciously chaotic stack of flavor — tough, fiery, and unapologetically over-the-top. Just like the man it’s named after.
More Than a Burger: It’s a Lions-Style Feast
Cam’s isn’t stopping with just one tribute.
Also making their debut this season:
- The Big Hutch: French fries covered in queso, smoked mac and cheese, and your pick of brisket, pulled pork, or Nashville hot chicken — drizzled with house-made southwest ranch.
- The Anzalone Calzone
- The Sonic and Knuckles Wing (because why not add some 90s video game chaos to your gameday lineup?)
Pair that with a wall of TVs and a room full of Lions diehards, and you’ve got the perfect environment for roaring into the season opener.
Game Night Just Got Tastier
Chris Palmer, the chef behind the madness, says the Dan Campbell Burger was a hit back in January, and it’s already drawing attention again this preseason.
With the Lions kicking off tonight at 8 p.m., there’s no better way to celebrate than by watching Hendon Hooker and the crew while trying to finish this meat mountain without unbuttoning your pants.
Because whether the Lions are taking names or still warming up, one thing’s for sure — St. Charles is all in.