Came here last week & had a great time!…read more The classic burger is so so good! The meat was cooked very well. The fries were pretty good! I didn't like the dill ranch but my friend did. The music in there was so good too. The waitress was very attentive to us! I'll be back :)

So this is kind of like an upscale dive bar if you thought about a '60s type of style to it. If…read morethat makes any sense. We have a lot of retro vibe going on, but it has a little hint of modernness though with the history. You'll come in and and you'll hear music playing in the background and it's a little bit aged, but it's a really chill vibe and it's not going to be the party kind of music you're looking for. Which is okay if that's not what you want! I have no issue with the service and everybody was pretty cool. The waitress was super friendly, especially when I couldn't make up my mind because there are so many options lol. It's tree pockets so you have to park on Michigan Ave but there is plenty of it. Depending on what kind of day or night it is though. But just be aware you have to pay for parking. Seasoned fries - the fries come very seasoned and super crispy. You get a ton of them as well. You may not even need ketchup actually. French onion - this burger was good. Came with some onion rings kinda on the side. It was cooked medium and they got it pretty right with the temp. The cheese was melted well and it was seasoned pretty good also. Blt - this was a good BLT and it was very stacked. I'm not sure if you can make it out from the picture but it had plenty of everything on here. The bacon tasted great. Tots - they came out really hot and super crispy and actually gave you a heck of a lot of them too so that definitely helped but these are really good and you didn't even need ketchup.

This place is amazing! There's a ton of food options nearby but FB stands out. We stopped in after…read morevisiting another restaurant unsatisfied. The burgers and atmosphere drew us in. We went with a basic (honestly anything but) burger with bacon, sweet chili mayo and shoestring fries on top. It was one of the best things I ate all weekend. With a limited time in Detroit I even considered going back for a second time. We also tried their mini churros which may be the cities best cheap it. $1 per mini churro which honestly aren't even that mini is a screaming deal that everyone should know about. They were hot, flavorful and the hint of orange was a lovely addition. Had we not been stuffed I would've ordered more, do not skip on this. If you haven't been to Frita Batidos yet and you're wondering if it's worth it I highly recommend checking it out. Food was amazing, restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, there honestly wasn't a single miss here!

I've been to the location in Ann Arbor and have wanted to come to this location for some time now…read more Since I was already downtown for an event, I drove a few miles to get here and it was worth it. It's obviously just like the Ann Arbor location but substantially less busy (thank goodness.) I walked in and it's a smaller version of what I'm used to. Menu is up on the wall and the two gentleman at the counter were friendly and helped me place my order. I went with a burger with muenster cheese with an egg on top along with their coleslaw instead of fries. The coleslaw was actually really good! (not all coleslaws created equal. Let me tell you about it!) My food did take a while to come out but it was quite delicious. I forgot they have water jugs at the table and I could've gone without the sprite, but it was a throwback bottle in the glass bottles and I couldn't resist. I know they have the benches to encourage community and getting to know other people outside of your party, but sitting there makes my butt and back sore after a while. Place is clean and well organized which I loved, and it's in the district so you're a stones throw from the ballpark. Overall a fabulous experience and worth stopping by on a very hot July afternoon.

Can't go wrong with any burger from here. Tried several and they are all uniquely balanced, juicy…read moreand flavorful to say the least. Order was placed online, quick and easy pick up. Street parking is available but fills up quick.

A good drink goes a long way and my strawberry lemontini was amazing! Absolutely refreshing and…read moredelightful My smash burger was pretty good- not the best I've had but very tasty The winner was the awesome customer service Everyone was excellent The ambiance was typical bar setting, nothing fancy, but clean atmosphere and relaxed environment

Chaos is one of the few casual dining establishments in the heart of downtown Detroit that offers…read moreexcellent food at a reasonable price. Ordering from the kiosk is easy and the restaurant is bright and clean. The menu mainly comprises of burgers, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes. I ordered fries and the double patty Chaos Burger that comes with cheese, grilled onion, jalapeño, lettuce, chaos sauce, and ketchup. Food is made to order so there is a short wait. I like that the container was filled to the brim with hot fries. The burger was juicy, delicious, and full of flavor.

The place is very stark but clean. You can order at a kiosk or online. The staff is friendly…read more The burger was huge but very tasty. You are able to pick and choose different options on toppings. Decent pricing especially in downtown Detroit.

We got the hot honey chicken tenders which had a lot of honey on it but not quite spicy! They're a…read morecute casual neon cafe located down a quaint little alley. There's indoor and outdoor seating as well. I appreciated the fun menu with unique dessert shakes and burgers and tenders, and I wish I was on an empty stomach so I could have tried the other items. The servers were quick and kind.

I walked past "Mister Dips" earlier in the day and thought, that looks like a good place for…read moredinner. Boy was I right, located in an alleyway the sign drops down on the side of the building. Something I've never seen before. The restaurant was a bit busy and seating was limited so we had to wait for a seat. It was worth it, trust me. After a little wait, they called my name and my food was ready. I started with the waffle fries. They were delicious. I really enjoyed them. The buffalo chicken however, stole the show. It was crunchy, hot and juicy at the same time. I am glad I grab them! I watched the supervisor walking around whipping down tables. I thought, she definitely takes pride in her business. It made me appreciate the business more seeing that. Last I had a little room so I tried the burger. Again, Mister Dips don't miss! The burger was juicy and cooked perfectly. They have alcohol if you're interested. I myself enjoyed their selection of Boylan soda drinks. This place has it all. I have to come back. Just enjoying the customer service was enough to get me in. I wonder if they can get American cheese for my next visit.

We went to Honest John's before a performance at the Detroit Public School's Ford theater down the…read morestreet. I've wanted to come here because it was a place my late mom liked. I thought the saloon-type entry doors were a fun touch. I liked the atmosphere, too. The menu is wide-ranging, from breakfast any time to burgers, salads and sandwiches. I don't drink alcohol often, but I noticed they had a good selection of hard cider. I decided to get the one that was on the top of the menu -- something with pineapple. It was sweet but very good. My sister had the Honest John's hard cider that was on draft. It wasn't as sweet, but it was good as well. I had the grilled johnny john sandwich -- chicken, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce on grilled pita. It was very filling; I only ate half! My sister had the chicken Caesar wrap, with the same result. We ordered some plain fries to share. Those weren't anything special. All in all, I liked the restaurant and would go back.

Rolled into Honest Jonny's around 1 AM after a night out and a few pit stops around Detroit,…read morecompletely starving. I was originally hoping for eggs or biscuits and gravy, but they didn't offer it on the menu, so I pivoted to the BLT with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños. Solid decision. It was late-night drunk fare--exactly what you want at that hour. Solid dive bar bona fides with fast, attentive, and friendly staff.

Dear reader, We…read morestopped into Parlay Detroit after the baseball game and to escape the rain, and it turned out to be a very solid move. The place has plenty of TVs, which made it easy to keep watching games and keep the sports-bar spirit alive a bit longer. The staff was pleasant and friendly, and everything felt easygoing in a way that suited the evening nicely. We got a few pitchers of beer at a great price, which certainly helped morale, and the French fries were an excellent bar bite option. From what others seem to enjoy as well, Parlay does a good job delivering that lively downtown game-day atmosphere without losing the simple pleasures of drinks, solid snacks, and a comfortable place to land. Overall, good postgame stop.

Wow... what a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. At first glance, as I…read morearrived at valet, I was genuinely proud to see this Black-owned brick-and-mortar in person for the first time. Unfortunately, I did not anticipate that it would also be the last. The valet attendant was attentive and professional, and the host staff greeted me as I walked in. So far, so good! The bar wasn't busy, but I figured it was still kind of early and things could liven up. I was meeting friends for a birthday toast, and they were already seated at the bar. When I approached, we were very excited to see one another, so naturally, we took a moment to catch up. I noticed there was one bartender in the service well who was busy making drinks and therefore understandably unable to greet me. There was another bartender conversing with patrons standing next to my barstool and another bartender on the far end. Now, as someone with a background in food & beverage, I naturally exercise patience in casual dining atmospheres because service can be a little laxed--which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm not expecting the bartender to teleport across the room because I walked in. However, in this case, after greeting my friends, we wanted to do a round of shots in honor of the birthday girl. After several minutes, we still had not been approached by a bartender. Not to mention, the bartender conversing just to my right was STILL carrying on with the same gentlemen patrons. After a continued wait, the birthday girl decided to flag down the bartender, who acknowledged us with eye contact... ...and then continued her conversation. Ma'am. That was very unprofessional, but we were in such great spirits that we decided to overlook it and try to get the attention of a different bartender. Now, hindsight being 20/20, we should've left right then. This same bartender, standing not even 3 feet away from us, eventually finished her conversation and walked away. She actually ended up standing at the service well in plain sight of us, where she then pulled out her cellphone to devote some obviously much-needed quality screen time. We were in utter shock. Within a few moments, the bartender originally on the far end of the bar had made her way to our side to take a new set of patrons' order who had just appeared to my right. Once again, the birthday girl calls out and asks if it would be possible for her to assist us when she was done. To our dismay, the lady looks at us with absolutely ZERO emotion and simply states, "Yea." Not exactly the response we expected, but hey... it's Detroit. We are natives, although I no longer live locally, so we know customer service isn't necessarily the city's strongest suit. ‍ After Ms. Dead Emotions prepared drinks for the new set of patrons, she followed suit with the previous bartender and walked over to the service well for some R&R with Screen Time Girl. And THAT was the moment we realized these bartenders did not come to work... They came to clock in. At this point, I decided to ask for a manager. The nice woman I approached asked me what it was regarding, and I explained what we had experienced and told her it was disappointing, to say the least. She seemed rational and understanding and offered to send a waitress to the bar to serve us. I thanked her and went back to my seat. It was obvious that the bartenders had been made aware of my grievances because their demeanors and facial expressions suddenly had a LOT to say. At that point, we realized training, support, and customer service may be an unrecognized area of opportunity by upper management. The server was busy with tables but eventually made her way over. She seemed very nice. However, by that point, we had decided we would leave. As we sat there conversing about this unbelievable experience and discussing other bars we could go to instead, a few patrons walked up to our side of the bar to introduce themselves and ask about our plans and whether we would stick around to have a drink with them. When we informed them we were leaving, they asked why. We gave them the short version as we prepared to leave. Sadly, they weren't surprised--but they offered AGAIN to make it right. Imagine customers offering to make it right. ‍ Just before leaving, one of our group stepped away to the restroom. At that point, Screen Time finally walked up and, exasperatedly, asked if we wanted anything. IKYFL. The birthday girl, who is sweet-natured, was understandably disappointed, so I decided, you know what? We'll take a shot for the road. A simple Don Julio Repo shot took longer than it should have... ...but the bill came IMMEDIATELY. And, of course, an automatic 20% gratuity was the cherry on top. At this point, all I could do was laugh. Beautiful restaurant. Great first impression. Unfortunately, the actual experience was a completely different story. WE WILL NOT BE BACK.

Very busy after ice skating. You can order from the kiosk and wait at the table for your order…read more It was pretty packed, but orders came out in about ten minutes. We ordered the seasonal shakes and burgers. They were delicious! It was hard to stop drinking the chocolate cake shake. I appreciate that they have calories on the menus too so you can make informed choices.

Stopped into Shake Shack while spending the day downtown with the family. If you haven't been there…read morebefore, you actually submit the order yourself using their iPads. The food was delicious. I had a double SmokeShack burger. It was awesome! The cherry pepper relish was a very flavorful addition to this burger! I took a picture half way through eating it so you could see just how delicious it looked. We also ordered a Christmas cookie shake. It tasted just like a Christmas cookie. It was awesome.

Checker Bar Detroit is definitely a spot worth checking out!…read more I had a great experience at Checker Bar, and the whole atmosphere immediately stood out. The place has that authentic Detroit bar-and-grill feel--laid-back, lively, and full of character. It's the kind of spot where you can come in to grab some food and a drink, hang out with friends, watch the game, or just enjoy the Detroit vibe. The atmosphere is a huge part of the experience. There's a cool, energetic feel without it being overly pretentious or trying too hard. You can tell this is a place built around good times, good food, drinks, and people enjoying themselves. The Detroit character really comes through, which makes it feel like more than just another neighborhood bar. The food was a highlight for me as well. Everything came out looking appetizing, and the portions were satisfying. There's a good variety on the menu, so whether you're looking for something quick to snack on or want a full meal, there are plenty of options to choose from. The staff also helped make the experience enjoyable. Friendly service and a relaxed environment go a long way, especially when you're trying to have a good time and not feel rushed. If you're looking for a fun, casual Detroit spot with great energy, good food, drinks, and plenty of character, Checker Bar should definitely be on your list. Whether you're a Detroiter or just visiting the city, this is one of those places where you can kick back, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy yourself. Checker Bar is giving REAL Detroit vibes, and I'm here for it! Definitely worth a visit!

Dive bar with good food, even on sundays and weekdays. Plenty of beers to choose from. Not a ton of…read morecraft beers but a good selection. Asia was our server for a larger group and her service was great. Made sure all of our drinks weren't empty and helpful with getting our orders.