Baus Barber is such a cool concept: barbershop and bar in one, with an upscale but still relaxed…read morevibe. You can show up casual and feel comfortable, or dress it up a bit on a weekend night and fit right in. I can't personally speak to the haircuts, but my ex used to come here and always said they did a great job -- and his hair did back him up on that. What I can speak to is the bar service, which is phenomenal. For a while, this was my bestie's and my favorite spot. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and just the right amount of polished without feeling pretentious.

Absolutely love this bar. You will not be disappointed. The staff is friendly, the scenery is…read moreunique, and the drinks are amazing

Great way to start a date night, completely fooled my boyfriend while walking in he didn't expect…read moreit to be a cocktail bar at all. The hostess had great hospitality and apologized about the wait, tried bringing us waters but the bar opened up seats for us very quickly. The place is gorgeous with every detail included down to the bathrooms. I'm not a huge drinker but for my fans was extremely good and there's no surprise the bars have as many awards as they do, even their ice cubes are gorgeous. Drinks are a bit expensive but with the quality, location, and expertise they're made with it's completely worth it. The bartenders were very nice and attentive and answered every question we had about the drinks being made. Definitely will be back, very happy with our experience.

The Eastman is a cool, basement level speakeasy. The door is located in the back, but otherwise not…read morehard to find. This cocktail bar is small, low ceiling with low lighting, and simple decor. Their menu is a small book of interesting, and priced as such, cocktails. Each has a fun name. They do offer a small list of beer and wine, and obviously you can order a standard drink as well. They have a few snack offerings, but there is no full menu. A friend and I went at the right time, the late end of happy hour on a Friday, but before any crowd. We did not have a reservation, but they were quiet when we arrived and we were seated immediately. They do have a 90 minute table limit for busy nights. The service was fantastic all around. We both enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere. This may be the best place in Rochester for a drink.

Had fun, was in town for a lions game. Nice people for crazy pineapple. I'd go there again when…read morein town

Ambiance, poker, drinks, service. Owners are friendly and accommodating. Drinks are delicious…read more Poker games always going on.

Interior Minister as nice but small. TVs on the wall for the games, one was on its last legs as the…read morescreen was a blue hue. Waitress was very attentive and friendly, other we were the only table for a while and there was only one other party in the restaurant besides us. Cheese curds were amazing. Ample portion served with boom sauce and marinara sauce. Burgers were a disappointment. The beef was certainly frozen and not fresh. There was not a good sear or seasoning to the burger. The meat was pretty flavorless. Buns were in the stale side as the bottom bun just crumbled. One of our party got the wagyu burger and the zip sauce was completely separated. Fries were good but had zero salt on them. I was hoping for a great new spot based on some of the reviews here but was disappointed.

Despite the name, they don't actually have games to play, but I still gave it a shot. Tried their…read moremargarita and a chicken Caesar wrap--simple but satisfying. The space is pretty small, but the manager mentioned it gets lively on weekends. Might be worth checking out if you're into a chill vibe.

I loved every aspect of the set up at Burn 1! The atmosphere was great, the people were very…read morefriendly and helpful, especially because it was my first time at the establishment. After I made my purchase with a great budtender at the Bowdega, whom walked me through the sales and the free pre roll for enrolling in their points program. Love it...the points buy pot! You don't get that anywhere else that I know of. Well worth joining and buying from the Bowdega Cannabis Shop Next to Burn 1 Lounge. There was a lovely gal tending the front desk at the Burn 1 Lounge and she helped me get through customs lol. It was a great experience...I will definitely go there again and I highly recommend it. Oh btw, if you buy your stuff at the Bowdega between 12pm and 12am and you can't stay...you can come back to the Burn 1 lounge later that day! Just keep your receipt to show the Burn 1 attendant...but it has to be the day you bought it. I didn't know that. That was shared by the front desk attendant. Thanks for a great experience, Ladies and Gent who said I'm going to show you something and he sure did...his budtender and she was great!!! Thanks to everyone who made my first time there a wonderful experience. The flower at the Bowdega is way better than any I've purchased in two states below us!!!

From the owner: Welcome to Burn1, Utica’s ONLY cannabis consumption lounge- were we make it easy to shop next door…read moreat Bowdega, then relax in a welcoming space designed for social smoke and enjoyment.

We love regale for a night out. They even have a kids menu and are kid friendly. We love that it's…read moreclose to home in Suburbia and the quality and ambiance is like a city restaurant but without the price. Definitely a go to and the staff is phenomenal! Our favorites- mushroom croquettes, green beans, burger, Canadian butter tart, mangosarita. We come here quite often and these are always regularly ordered. But we always try something new and we're delighted with all of it. Much love to this establishment!

Raices Mexican Restaurant is definitely worth checking out! (I'm littlerly writing this and the…read moreguys chair behind me just broke and folded in on itself and the poor guys on the ground.... ummmm...OCWARD! ) The complimentary chips they bring to the table when you walk in are absolutely to die for--fresh, warm, and impossible to stop eating. The salsa is just as fresh and pacThe drinks were strong and delicious, and the food came out incredibly fast, which was a pleasant surprise. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back.... But definitely getting a booth! They lost a star for there unsafe seating situationship..... !

If you're in the Rochester, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy area, this is hands-down the best place you…read morecan go to relax and have a cigar. Great atmosphere, tons of TVs, and a nice humidor. The last time I was there I talked to Marty, the owner. He gave me a quick tour of his humidor and pointed out new and interesting cigars (I know a fair amount, so I wanted to see what he'd point me to). Super helpful and friendly -- something that is missing from a lot of cigar shops. They don't have the cheapest prices on the planet, but if you have any business-sense, you'll understand why. It's a nicely decorated, two-story place in the high-rent district, and that's what makes it a great place to hang out at. For me it's worth paying the extra dollar per cigar to be able to relax in a nice place.

Selection is good. Half the cigars are stale or moldy though. Humidor is too dry and cold. Drinks…read moreare probably its saving grace. Sucks because the one off 23 mile is much better, though not as big a selection. Needs some love and attention. I'm young but I know my cigars.

Great atmosphere, quite very comfortable cozy couches & perfect lighting. They just need to get…read moretheir lottery sales machine fixed so you can play Keno and stuff while you're inside.

From the owner: Ignite Lounge is a luxurious hookah lounge located in Shelby Township, MI. From in house hookahs,…read moreorange heads to go, vapes, to catering for your special events, we do it all.

This is a beautiful, newer, restaurant located in a renovated church across the street from their…read moresister restaurant, Rochester Brunch House. The front is well maintained and welcomes you through the door to a gorgeously decorated dining room and bar. Seating is somewhat limited (it's a small space) but we got there during a slower period so we were sat right away. The brunch menu has a good variety and I opted for the Avocado Croast (the "toast" was a croissant) and a drip coffee. Beware that the drip coffee gets only one free refill. I asked during ordering because there are some places that don't give any free refills. Hubby ordered the Huevos Rancheros served in a bowl. The food came out beautifully and was very fresh. If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say they are keeping the roasted potatoes in a steamer which is making their crispy outer layer somewhat soggy but they still tasted good. They should revisit how they are keeping them warm or crisp them quickly before serving. The avocado toast didn't have a lot of avocado but it was still good. They should consider adding some sea salt to top it off - it would enhance the overall flavor. The service was good - I think our server wasn't comfortable in this job. That was okay for us as she warmed up to us after a while. All in all, a nice experience for our first time there. I'd like to return to try other menu items in the future.

After trying the Rochester Brunch House (RBH) the day before, my wife noticed Saint 1881 was…read moreserving brunch, so we gave it a try. We thought it looked very similar to RBH, but after talking to our server she explained it was owned by the same owner. Like its sister restaurant it is a restored church with high ceilings and chandeliers, with an elegant yet comfortable feel. It's larger and a little more upscale than RBH with much more outside seating at the front entrance, near the street, and at the side (where we sat). Looks more suited for cocktails and wine, than food forward. The brunch menu is scaled down from RBH, but similar. I ordered the Chicken Omelette (omelette version of the Chicken Scramble at RBH, which I enjoyed the day before). It was noticeably smaller and less flavorful, but still was ok, though priced the same. Be prepared as a cup of coffee is $5. Yikes! We sat outside just after opening and hoping to have a beautiful relaxing breakfast. However, they seemed to have chosen a club like playlist from some pretty loud outdoor speakers, which felt very out of place, Maybe it was purposeful to get people revved up, but still, just felt off. Our server was warm, friendly and said some very kind things about the owner. She even told us how the restaurant got its name. Apparently there was a huge fire which destroyed several churches in the area and in 1881 this church was the first to be rebuilt. Saint 1881 pays homage to their roots. Very nice tribute. Our food took a little longer than expected since we were the only customers at the time, but not overly excessive. Between the beautiful outside seating, friendly service, interesting history, we will be back - maybe for cocktails or a nice glass of wine.

High tea has a limited selection of teas to choose from. I like that Royal Park Hotel has this…read moreevery weekend.

Disappointing Experience -- "Pet Friendly" Comes With Major Fine Print…read more As a Rochester resident, this experience was especially disappointing. My husband and I are currently renovating our home and booked the Royal Park Hotel while in town for business and personal reasons. We planned to bring our small, well-behaved, 10-year-old dog. After booking online, I called because there was no option to add a pet. Cynthia confirmed they allow dogs and explained the policy. Most rules were reasonable, but two immediately stood out: a strict no-barking policy and dogs MUST be crated whenever the owner leaves the room. We have traveled extensively with our dog and stayed at upscale hotels including the Amway Grand Plaza, The Drake, Hilton properties, and others without issue. Our dog has never been crate trained. I completely understand requiring a dog to be secured when housekeeping enters, but requiring us to cage our 10-year-old dog simply to leave for dinner seems excessive. The no-barking rule also lacks reasonable nuance. Obviously, no guest should be allowed to leave a dog barking continuously and disturbing others. But an occasional bark? Do we also have a no-child-crying policy? There's a difference between normal occasional noise and an actual disturbance. Our dog isn't even a barker, and we travel with a dog camera to monitor her. Then there's the $150 pet fee, which is one of the highest we've encountered. For $150, I'd expect a genuinely pet-friendly experience--not simply permission to have a dog while imposing unusually restrictive rules. I went to the hotel in person hoping common sense and reasonable discretion might prevail. Deanna at the front desk reiterated that it was policy, while a manager beside her confirmed the same. There was seemingly no willingness to discuss an alternative. So we cancelled our reservation and booked The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham instead. What a difference. The Townsend charges a $50 pet fee, provides dog beds and bowls, and does NOT require our dog to be crated when we leave the room. That's what I consider pet friendly. Something else happened while I was at Royal Park that further illustrated my concerns. An older gentleman was attempting to check in early. He was told that even if his room was already ready, he would be charged a $75 early check-in fee. Ironically, I made our same-day Townsend reservation around noon. They had a room available, welcomed us immediately, and charged no early check-in fee. That's hospitality. If a room isn't ready, obviously a guest should wait until check-in. But if it's cleaned, available, and ready, charging $75 just to hand someone the key a few hours early feels like nickel-and-diming rather than luxury hospitality. Perhaps Royal Park should reassess its $150 pet fee, mandatory crating policy, barking policy, and $75 early check-in fee against comparable luxury hotels and current industry standards. This is particularly disappointing because my husband and I got married at the Royal Park last year and spent tens of thousands of dollars there. Unfortunately, even during our wedding experience, we often felt policies took precedence over hospitality. At times, it felt like constantly being reminded of what we could and couldn't do rather than being treated like valued guests. After this experience, I genuinely regret choosing Royal Park for our wedding. It's also surprising for a hotel in Rochester, an incredibly dog-friendly community. Leader Dogs for the Blind is headquartered right here in Rochester Hills. Nobody is asking the hotel to tolerate destructive animals, aggressive behavior, incessant barking, or irresponsible owners. Address an actual problem when one occurs. Charge for damage. Address legitimate noise complaints. That's completely reasonable. But don't treat every well-behaved dog as a problem before one exists and then charge guests $150 for the privilege. Royal Park has unfortunately lost our business. I will no longer recommend it to friends, neighbors, or visitors--particularly those traveling with pets. The Royal Park markets itself as a luxury hotel. Luxury hospitality should involve discretion, common sense, flexibility, and making guests feel welcomed--not simply repeating, "It's policy." Policies are important. Hospitality is knowing how to apply them with common sense.