It's a hole in the wall drive in. Been here for many years and the paint and the decor make that clear. You don't go to these old fashioned dives for the decor though. Service was good, with everything made to order. Went on a Sunday and the after church crowd filled the place. Great double burger that was well seasoned. Tots and onion rings were crispy and tasty. Yes, a little greasy but that's what makes it good. read more

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Great place to get an old-fashioned burger that makes you feel like it's back in the 50s/60s. The staff was super friendly and answered our questions about what items came on the different food items and was helpful on adding some extras like grilled onion on the burger. We ate inside and it was the first time being in. The place you can tell is very old and the building is showing its age for the dining room with a massive amount of wear and tear. For an old-school drive-in, that is not a make or break for me as the building and most items are most likely original and it is what it is. Ordered a side of Suzi-Q's and they were hot and fresh but they just didn't have a lot of flavor. I regretted not getting the tater tots instead and would most likely just get a burger by itself in the future. It would be nice if they had some light seasoning compared to just salt or used seasoned fries as the base. The burger was where the home run was for me. I kept it simple and had pickles, ketchup, and grilled onion with cheese and the only thing I regretted was getting a single and not the double. It was piping hot and had come straight off the flattop. the cheese was melted and gooey. The burger was super juicy and like a classic old-fashioned burger, had some grease soaked into the bun which made the flavor just burst. read more

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My husband and I are on an extended road trip through 18 states and we were playing our nightly game of Stomach Roulette when Babe's popped up. We almost drove right past it, but it's a good thing that we didn't. I had the most absolutely delicious cheeseburger. It reminded me of burgers I used to eat as a child 60 years ago. Whatever they're doing, don't change a thing! The onion rings were also amazingly bomb! Highly recommend this place for a fabulous burger. read more

Cheeseburgers are.Always great , girls at service counter are always super nice and helpful , great atmosphere too

Babes is a great little burger diner. They stick to a small but tasty menu - burgers and crispy sides. I had the chubby cheese basket with tater tots. The burger was juicy and delicious. Simple interior with booths and tables and a friendly staff. Of course they have a drive-through. read more

Babe's Drive In - Chubby Day! - Burgers Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Babe's is awesome! My favorite restaurant for many years! The service is always fast and the food is great! read more

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I recently moved to Joplin and Babes has to be my favorite burger joint in the city so far. I recommend the chubby burger basket with onion rings. The burger patties are so tender and delicious and the onion rings are crispy, fresh and not super greasy. read more

Very diner esque. Not super clean or fast, but the food was good. The portions were large and the prices were very reasonable

Really incredible cheeseburger! Perfect old school!! Service is great and ambiance for a burger is excellent.

Classic American diner food and atmosphere. Friendly workers and quick service. We'll be back!

Food was good friendly service decent prices. Loved this place for years family owned and operated

The food is always good but they have the worst customer service. Every single time without fail they are rude and have attitudes.

We order for here at least once a week. Whoever took my over the phone order this evening was very rude very short cutting me off I worked there for several years and this isn't how we acted when I worked there. This is sad and I don't know if we will come back as often as we do now. read more

If you're looking for an old fashioned fresh greasy hamburger this is the place. Definitely a go too comfort food. Went thru the drive thru and there was a line but moved very fast and the prices were great. read more

Fast service for sure, and the kiddos think the Tator Tots are better than Sonic Drive-In. Kiddo # 1 wasn't impressed with the hamburger. Kiddo # 2 took a few bites and seemed more impressed than Kiddo # 1. I think the Super Burger was okay. I like the semi-charred pattie. I'm not a fan of shredded lettuce on burgers. The tomato seemed fresh and sized perfectly for the burger. The cheese threw me off melted underneath the burger patties and not on top. The burger didn't have ketchup, mustard only. I'll try this method next time I make burgers at the house. We ordered three small shakes, and they were go-to-go. Overall for two regular hamburgers, one super burger, one larger tot, and three small shakes. $30 bucks was a stretch. However, I would come back again and find a way to enjoy the meal at a lower cost with the kiddos. This establishment seems like a local and fan favorite. If I could change anything. It would be the restrooms. read more

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If you're looking for cheap, easy food then Babe's is definitely the place to go. Their Steak Sandwich and the BBQ Beef Sandwich have been my favorite so far. read more

Food is great. Old fashioned burger joint. Good onion rings. Add some vanilla to that Dr. Pepper

If you are craving a good old-fashioned hamburger this is the place to get one! The chubby cheeseburgers are some of the best! They are tasty and juicy. The service can be slow if you use the drive-through. So just know you will have a bit of a wait to get your food, but it's worth it because everything will be freshly made. I give 4 stars because the last time I came my Suzy Q's had a slight onion taste to them and they were kind of soggy. It was as if they had been fried with onion rings or maybe in old grease. Other than that my meal was fine. read more

Babe's Drive In - Chubby Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Delicious burgers and shakes!! Absolutely amazing fish sandwich!! If you're just passing through or if you live in the area this little spot should be on your to do list!! read more

Great food! Gave 5 stars! Recommended highly. And big quantities of food! Real meat not processed

I haven't had Babes in probably 7 years. The last time I had it I was a high schooler and now I'm much older (obviously). It was so much tastier than I remember! The cheeseburgers and milkshakes were great. My mom got a frito pie... it didn't really look appetizing but man, oh man, it was good! I felt like the prices were a bit expensive but oh well! The food was tasty and the staff did a great job cleaning tables as soon as people left. The drive thru also had a longgggg line when we arrived. Our food took a minute to come out but it was worth it. Can't wait till I'm back out in that area to visit for some more crispy French fries and ice cream! read more

Sux! DON'T ASK FOR FREE REFILLS! At least three sings insure you won't ask.Because this place is so far behind they make you pay! But in all honesty. They offer the largest drink option. The restaurant is DIRTY! The burger was just okay not worth coming back for the onion rings were sloppy greeezzy! This place is awful employees are rude! A genuine Joplin jewel! read more

Best burger joint in the area .. none like it. If you like good, old fashioned smash burgers, curly fries (ask for them well done, they are amazing), and old fashioned cherry Pepsi with good crushed ice, this is your place. You can't get these menu items everywhere. Repeat customer, recommend 100%. read more

The burger was good but guess when u order a chubby cheese basket it only comes with a burger and drink u got to order fries separately

babes is one of those places i will go anytime i crave a burger. The burgers here are always hot, fresh & so so so yummy. The staff is wonderful & i always have a great experience. Stop in, you won't regret it! read more

Can someone say " Hold the hair ? " went to Babes drive in in joplin Missouri just now and although she got my cheeseburger wrong I said no lettuce and a chubhy cheese which is 2 pattys instead of one. Open the bun up to add pepper and 3 long red hairs in it. Talk about wanting to puke. With there rude sevice about it I thru it on their counter . How can places let workers work with hair like this around food. His hair was half way down his back. It should be in a net . read more

Having moved out of the area 20 years ago it was nice to visit and get some fresh cut Suzy Qs. They're so hard to find anywhere any more with people using frozen more and more. LOVED my Suzy qs and burger! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Overall the experience was very lacking. it has been a couple years since I've eaten here I remember my mom used to love eating here back in the day and we will come here as a family. I was very disappointed at how everything was kept the restaurant as a whole is very dirty. Dust and dirt filled every corner, you couldn't eat without having to look at booger's wipes on windowsills and grease streaked floors.The food was very mediocre;french fries used to be hand cut and tasted amazing. Now they are nothing but frozen fries that you could get at Walmart. They had very little taste other than cardboard. When asked about seasonings they only offered salt...The burger itself was pretty good, but my fiancé ordered fish and chips, and we were surprised to get Walmart brand fish sticks.Most likely will not be returning which is unsettling for a place that was once very dear to our hearts. read more

Wish ZERO stars was an option! Nasty workers with NO gloves on! Worker put fries in our sack, then wiped hands in his shirt!?!?! We canceled our order and spoke with the manager who ended our conversation with a "geez"---as if we were bothering him?!?!?! But if it makes you feel any better he said he would go "yell at everyone"...please! read more

Decent food, but nothing to go out of your way for. My husband ordered onion rings and received onion straws instead. They are not the same thing just FYI. Clean dining room, except the slippery grease-covered floor. Disgusting restrooms. Cashier chick wasn't exactly friendly. My family has gone to Babe's for many years and it definitely isn't what it used to be; but, I guess all things change. Overall the food is decent and I'd go back if I had no other plans/options. read more

Babe's Drive In - Babe's sign from the road - Burgers Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

i literally gained battery percentage without a charger Also very good food and shake

Good little diner in Joplin, Mo. It has been a familiar site for many years! Prices and food are pretty good, however, pretty greasy for my liking! I would say it is a good place to go every few months! I go with the Chubby Cheese and Tator Tots and it certainly hits the spot. Overall, hard to go wrong with this choice! read more

They've done a great job through this COVID challenge we are all facing. Such good comfort food.

GROSS. Needs to bleached. Very unsanitary environment and flys everywhere. Feel like a bath is needed when you leave.

Stopped in here tonight on our way from Fayetteville to Central Kansas and man was I glad I found this place here on Google. Amazing burgers and their onion rings were addicting! We will definitely be stopping in on our way through again! read more

Delicious!! We're not exactly burger snobs but this place was great! Recommend the chubby burger with suzieq. Okra was good and regular fries not bad! Pretty extensive menu. Come in for a slice of Americana! read more

Not what I expected. Burgers a little dry, a lot of bun, frozen bag fries. Friendly staff. Too far off I44 to try again.

The food was good, but the service was indifferent with no Hospitality at all. I didn't even receive a thank you from the server. However it was hard to get past how absolutely filthy the place is. From the restrooms, to the dining room, to the portion of the kitchen that's visible from the counter. This place needs to be closed for 3 Days to do some heavy duty cleaning. read more

Our first time here & we were not disappointed Very good food. Chubby cheese burger best ever. So go'n back.

This place brings back my childhood burgers fries and a soda pop. I don't normally give it five stars but the burger and fries that we had were delicious we recommend this place. We will be back. read more