33406 Five Mile Rd., Livonia; 734-427-3464
This slider stop is a venerable west side
institution, with some saying you haven’t lived until you’ve tried one of
Bates’ "gut bombs." The blandishments are few — just the essentials: salt,
pepper, mustard and ketchup — but it doesn’t get any more authentic than this.
Great for going alone, eating at the counter and rubbing elbows with the
people.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 1, 2012.
