Bates Hamburgers

734-427-3464
33406 5 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
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Restaurants
Hidden Find
MONDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
TUESDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
WEDNESDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
THURSDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
FRIDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
SATURDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
SUNDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM

Customer Reviews (15 reviews)

Rob Peters

on Citysearch Oct 23, 2009
Handmade burgers cooked in onions, steamed buns, great flavor, good price. (more)

hlw12224

on Citysearch Apr 04, 2009
A warm and friendly setting you can sit and relax, and look at the cars go by. AND think of the good old days when times was better. It is the first place i think of when i want a memory of the south!!!!!... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008
Bates is a Livonia landmark! All of us that have grown up around here have loved their burgers for years!! They're little hand formed burgers that are grilled with onions. The fries are crinkle cut and crispy. The... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008
One of the wonderful places Livonia is known for. they have wonderful shakes, hamburgers, and fries. You can order takeout or you can eat there and watch the cars go by on Farmington and 5 mile.... (more)

jdgalt

on Citysearch Jan 07, 2008
Bates is legendary in Livonia. If you haven't been there, you must try it. The burgers, while a bit greasy are extremely tasty. Try the crinkled fries and a shake with your burgers as well. Bates used to be open much... (more)

rcb757

on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006
Oh yes! This place has stuck with the basics! I absolutely love the old "porcelain palaces". Everytime I am in the neighborhood I stop by for three with everything, a coke, and an order of fries well done. The one MAJOR... (more)

mattfink59

on Citysearch Oct 22, 2006
I don't know what "Very Overrated is talking about below (probably just a complainer)...Bates is one of the last bastions of real take out hamburgers left in the area!!! Crisp crinkle fries, fountain soda, REAL milk... (more)

poose

on Citysearch Sep 12, 2006
I am 49 years old and have lived in Livonia all my life. I must admit I don't go to Bates real often, but I would have to say I visit it at least once a month when I get this incredible craving for it. The burgers are greasy,... (more)

zoomhunters

on Citysearch Jul 11, 2006
we had good friends (Canadian) they come my place before go bowling we chat and got little hungery. I did order and then we ate and they loved it and told me they are good likes the bates better... (more)

enaid1

on Citysearch Jun 03, 2006
I heard soooo much about this place, from other websites and people around town. We decided to check it out and boy were we disappointed. The burgers were void of a good beef taste they were loaded with fat and gristle... (more)
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Recent Comments


the best fresh beef burgers around. a landmark in the city (more)
shayman, Apr 27, 2011

yummy (more)
supershay, May 06, 2011

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