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Bates Hamburgers of Livonia
33406 5 Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
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(734) 427-3464
- Sun - Sat 7:00am - 11:00pm
Cuisine: Burger Restaurants
4.8 of 5.0 from 38 reviews
price range:Less than $10
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Bates Hamburgers of Livonia Reviews
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During the sixties we would always get Bates burgers for lunch or dinner. One time had a block party and ordered 100!I have moved away from 5 Mile and Farmington now, but when in the area, I treat my kids to great burgers and Livonia memories. I am amazed that the burgers, fries, and shakes taste the same as 40 years ago!!I have met people in the pick-up window doing the same as I-- coming back to enjoy great burgers the way they used to be.
by ChefMoz.org
This restaurant is great for the little dinner tast of home. Growning up in Livonia you know what Bates is, the hart for Livonia. Now that I live in Jacksonvill Beach, FL, every time I home I have to stop in and have a Beates Burger. Can't wait to see that little white restaurant on Farmingtion & 5 Mile Rd.
by tsipora
If you're ever on the corner of 7 Mile and Beech-Daly (Redford Twp.)And they haven't changed the landscape, you should come upon Bates Hambugers- you're in for a treat. I, along with a close friend spent most of our high school days sitting on stools, watching the traffic go by on 7 Mile and eating Bates double cheeseburgers.
by ChefMoz.org
This is a fine dining establishment! It has the BEST slider burgers, fries and service -- sometimes with/without a smile. Great place to eat -- WARNING - there is NO public bathroom so go before you get there.Enjoy!
by ChefMoz.org
Bates is the best restaurant to go to when looking for a quick lunch or dinner, but be sure and allow some time for them to prepare the burgers at lunch time. I don't care for burgers, but I will eat 2 Bates burgers with onions, ketchup, mustard. My brother from Lansing tries to make a point to hit Bates whenever in town. My son who lives in Toledo also does the same thing. He heads for Bates, then to City Hall to see his dad. Since his dad had a heart attack, he has to stay away from greasey foods. Their fries are always nice and crispy and the chocolate shakes are very thick. An enjoyable little restaurant.
by ChefMoz.org
This place has the best old fashioned hamburgers in all of Michigan. Just the basics, real hamburger, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a bun that has been steamed on the grill right over the cooking hamburger. No chain junk food place can touch them. Great old fashioned french cut fried potatoes and real malts too. A step right back into the 50's complete with white enamel walls, Formica bar and swivel stools. It is the best in its class.
by ChefMoz.org
Ambiance, food, & a neat place to go!
by Rob S.
Burgers were as advertised. Small, greasy, and delicious. The fries were nothing to write home about. Great place to stop for a quick burger.
by Ross R.
Fries with Chilli are just the best A must!!
by Adrian J
Fries with Chilli are a must!!
by Adrian J
Burgers and burgers
by Steve A.
The burgers with or w/out cheese and fries well done and a frosty root beer on tap! Been going there 45 yrs!!! Nobody will ever compete with the taste and quality of BATES!!!!
by Josie T
Love the food. Wish they would take CC though.
by Andrea L.
This place is amazing! If your hungry and don't know what to eat, eat her it's to die for! 💟🍔
by Deleted L
The burgers!
by Deleted L
Been eating at Bates since 1965. Mmmmmmmm!!!
by Karen R
They have really good and cheap breakfast. I was very pleased with the biscuits and gravy
by Heather S.
I love the French fries
by Jessica A
Best old school burger place. Delicious.
by Tony C.
Breakfast is 4.45 now but is still good!!!
by Tim J
Good food great price
by Greg N
Good and hot girls
by Danny H
This place is (greasy) heaven on earth. Cheeseburgers with everything and chili fries well-done, please.
by Alec L.
Cash only, Wednesday is coney day and the sliders are delightful
by Owens D.
A guy just walked in dressed like a wizard! Lol.
by Shirl D.
Get the hamburger or cheeseburger with RAW onions; AWESOME! This was how my dad preferred them, and he passed it on to me.....now me to you.
by Carl K.
Best burgers..........wait for it............EVER! I think there may be adrenaline or some other addictive substance in these burgers. I mean, seriously, there's nothing to them and they're THE BEST!
by Carl K.
OMG!! Amazing. I come here every time I visit my family in MI. my mom grew up eating here.
by lo m.
Take advantage of the $4.20 breakfast special... ;-)
by Phoenix B.
Get a chocolate shake and dip your fries in it
by Heather S.
Great chilli
by Patricia H.
BEST burgers, hands down! <3 <3 <3 this place. Bring cash, they're old school. Sit & watch the traffic or sit at the counter & talk w/the ladies working.
by Jenn N.
Try the chocolate shakes!
by Barbara S.
Cash only!
by Spencer G.
The best sliders made from FRESH beef delivered daily. Beef skinless hot dogs. If they're not busy, ask them to grill your dog. This is the best breakfast too! $4.30 INCLUDING coffee or drink.
by Joy S.
Really really good little burgers.
by Kevin N.
EAT HERE! GOOD FOOD!
by Nick A.
¿i can haz cheezburger?
by ViolinMonster

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