Sliders in Metro Detroit

[jaydough]

My friends and I are planning on having an evening where we decided once and for all which metro detroit slider is the best.

Living on the east side, we know of some places that need to be a part of this competition, but to make sure we have the best represented, I was wondering what YOUR favorite slider in metro detroit is?

[SonyBob]

When it comes to Bates vs. Hunter House, it's Bates, hands down. The best was the one at Novi Road and Grand River but was closed and torn down (progress??). The Farmington Road in Livonia location is a close second. Hunter House is fun during the Dream Cruise but other than that, it's just average.
Bob

[JanPrimus]

I think the bigger battle is between Greene's and Bates.

I think the burgers at Bates are a hai.....ummm not that word..

I think the Burgers at Bates are easily better than Greene's. This I am sure is not a consistent view among all slider gastronomes.

[mrfinewine]

Geneva's on Harper is gone, I've heard? That place was great. Anyone know if it's reopened?

[otisf]

Bray's Belly Busters, the corner of 9-Mile & Dequindre in Hazel Park. But be warned, you'll pay for it the next day.

[boagman]

While I certainly enjoy the Belly Buster, I don't consider it to be a slider. The Belly Buster is more of an homage to the Big Mac, only better, and it's far bigger than a traditional slider. It is pretty delicious, though, and you're right: you pay the next day.

Worth it! ;)

[tdmort]

There's also a Bray's in Westland. Their cheeseburgers are the best. Lot of grilled onions, thinly sliced pickles, ketchup and mustard. What more could you ask for? Their crinkle cut fries (extra crispy) are great.

Also, I love the sliders at Sidetracks in Ypsi. They are known for their burgers but once I tried their sliders I've never gone back to the bigger burger.

[JanPrimus]

While I am mainly a Bates 5 Mile and Farmington fan...I think the grill at the Bray's in Westland is getting better as it gets older. I went when they opened and was far from impressed. I have been twice since and I think they are getting close to where they need to be. This has made me a believer in a well seasoned flat top grill.

[RedTop]

Good thought, Jan.

Maybe the grill is what makes me think the Travis at 9 Mile & Mack is the best greasy spoon on the eastside.

[yorbacus]

Telway in Madison Heights on John R. and 11 Mile. Green's is outstanding as well. Make sure to get some crinkle fries!

[rainsux]

I mourned the closing of Rocket Eddy's today by making my first trip to Telway. I left
happy.

[Fritter]

Do the "Bates" bombs count?
I haven't had one of those in a loooooooooong time.

[GoalieJeff]

Bate's and Green's are both very good slider joints , Hunter House had a great location and are a bit pricey for a wee greasy burger . Not bad , just ok in my book , about the same level of droolyness as Cometburger , won't make a special trip for either . I will , however , routinely make special late night trips for my personal favorite , The Telway at 11 & John R . We've discussed this issue before and people are proud of their favorites . I think your favorite is probably the first really good slider you ever had . In my case that would be The Telway . But you can't go wrong with Bate's or Green's .

[Fritter]

I passed the Teleway today and I dug this thread up to ask about it. I think it was 9:30 or so Saturday morning when I went by and the place was busy.
I've got to give Teleway a try. Any idea how long they have been there? Looks like they have been around as long as Bates.

[Maxamilus]

Apparently over 50 years. Definitely my favorite slider joint.

http://huntergatherernyc.com/2009/01/...

[Jim M]

If you're doing "upscale" sliders and including Ann Arbor, try Rush Street in downtown Ann Arbor on Main.

[dearborn barkis]

The two best spots for sliders are Hunter House, Woodward just north of Maple in Birmingham, and Bates Hamburgers, 5 Mile & Farmington Rd in Livonia.

[boagman]

Don't believe the Hunter House hype...though to be fair, it *is* rather famous, but the food is just lousy. Can't say whether Bates is good or bad.

Green's in Farmington Hills at Orchard Lake and 10 Mile, though? There's the King of Sliders, son. ;)

[dearborn barkis]

Hunter House, better than anyone, does the delicious grilled onions, don't talk to anyone for a day with that breath, take two baths to get those onions off your skin, hope the wife doesn't notice, where's my cologne, routine.

[wolfmonk]

I'll second Green's. Good stuff there, wish it were closer to the east side.

[RedTop]

Grady's Lounge on northbound Gratiot, north of Ten Mile Road, in Roseville. Sliders and a beer. MMMM...

Surprizingly, just today I found out Ram's Horn is offering a three slider combo meal for $4.99. Sliders and no beer, uuunnn,