The Beers are always ice cold and the food is amazing, service is always on point!!!!

I have some pretty wild fantasies, y'all. There's that one I've had since I was a kid, where I wake up and I'm suddenly the second-best at every instrument in the world (I refuse to take first place because those folks worked hard to get there). Then there's the one I've had since adulthood, where I get to be the guest star in some hot couple's marital bed (don't judge me, I haven't thought this through at all and have no one in mind). Sure, I've got the standard fantasies: hittin' it rich, quitting my day job, beating the pulp out of horrendous biotches who had it coming...you know, the uge. But one of my weirder ones is that I'm the lead singer in an Irish trad group, and I bring the house down by nailing every tongue-twister verse of The Rocky Road to Dublin. That's the type of fantasy that shows up when I'm waiting for my burger at Duffy's, staring at their year-round St. Patrick's Day décor. In that moment, I'm convinced I could pull it off...and I'd be a Plastic Paddy legend. Let's backtrack a sec. Duffy's already knew I was a slag for public recognition, so they blasted my (fake) name on their marquee about a month ago. I don't care if it was AI-generated or lasted a mere 24 hours. I was damp. Here's the problem: as popular as I like to imagine myself, I don't actually have many friends in town. That's what comes with accidentally infiltrating a social scene 300 miles from where I live. I knew if I went to Duffy's solo, I'd be the lonely noon-drinker at the bar. Luckily, the Mother Superior of the Lex herself answered my plea and met me for Saturday lunch (thanks, Jen). And thank God it was Detroit's Duffy's and not Chicago's. If you like having your drink tampered with by the captain of the lacrosse team, head to Chicago Duffy's. It sucks c*cks in hell. Detroit Duffy's, on the other hand, couldn't be more different. This place is everything I love about Detroit: self-effacing, affordable, straightforward, turning out an exemplary product with staff who are all heart and will remember you forever. Why the actual f*ck don't I live here? Jen and I slid into the end of the bar and started a bit of craic with the owners, Lauren and Brad. I didn't give them my full life story, but probably about 50% of it. I was not judged. I love you. Sorry, I say that too soon. Working on it. Anyrate, we ate our burgers, and it was a real "Come to Jesus" moment. A good burger can turn a whole day around. Add cheap beer and sharp conversation, and you've got the blue-ribbon recipe for a great f*cking afternoon. The highlight of my day was spotting a lone DeKuyper's bottle marked Crantasia. I had to say it aloud five times minimum. Can we please have a "Best Use of Crantasia" cocktail contest? Winner gets their own five-star review and a Keno ticket. The staff has reason to believe that this is the last bottle on earth. That feels like destiny to me. Truly, I could have spent the whole day (and night) shooting the shit with this lot, but The Lex was calling Jen home. Plus, it was still broad daylight, and I had driven myself there. I promised to return, rolled my wide Irish ass home, and fell straight into a food coma. So yeah, Duffy's gave me the burger, the beer, the conversation, and the reminder that even if I'm 300 miles from home, I can still stumble into the kind of place that feels like it's been waiting for me all along. That's no small thing. I'll be back soon, probably oversharing again, and definitely ordering another round. read more

Another good burger experience, but surprised that cheddar cheese is not a choice for the cheeseburger. The Irish Egg Rolls are a major disappointment. Mostly melted cheese with a tiny bit of corned beef. Two for $5 ... I feel that I was ripped-off. Never again. Should have ordered the tots. Service? A three star experience today. In a word: Inattentive Will I return? Of course. read more

Prices are great and the food is pretty good but the service is HORRENDOUS. Good place to watch the game for sure. read more

being a semi baseball nut, fell into a babe Ruth pre birthday party. devoted fans were feverishly setting up for that night's party. ordered cheeseburger and shared a bowl of chili. chili - very good, burger fair- not great. ice cold draft beer . a dive bar for sure. bar maid was good - busy getting ready for the nights party. read more

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Food good Service up and down Biggest issue is consistency of hours being open AND hours kitchen is open read more

Friendly staff and you never have to ask for the next beer. Great atmosphere. I need to try the food.

We used to live in the neighborhood so we decided to go back and reminisce. I saw the other day that they offered Rib Eye steaks on Friday nights. So we stopped by tonight, I called first to inquire about the steaks special and was told they had 3 left. When we got there I asked how many of those were left and was told 2. I said great we will be taking those. We were directed to sit down and someone will be buy to take care of us. 15 minutes later still no one has come to even get a drink order at a bar. We left disappointed because it really felt like they did not want our business. read more

ordered a little bit of everything for a carry out order. food quality was good but mid. & they are cash only but have an atm onsite.

Duffy's Den is a old school dive sports bar. They're everywhere, with their exteriors not looking like much, and the interiors with all of their own quirks, but the sum of their existence feeling like something outside of themselves, an entity existing everywhere and nowhere in the universe. There's a jukebox, there's darts, a pinball machine, and there's some interesting older hybrid urinal toilets in the bathroom. All the quirks you want, and most of the amenities (though I wouldn't mind a shuffleboard table). Their drink list is simple but has some Michigan drafts on it - and an Oberon or a Two Hearted never let anyone down. The menu has a lot of pub food - and only pub food. Simple sandwiches, fried sides, burgers, and chili (which I didn't try, and seems to be a specialty here.) They use Wigley's corned beef for their reubens and corned beef sandwiches, and tout their use of Dimaggio's breads baked just down the street in Redford for their sandwiches. They only list the ground round (1/3 lb patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle) and the St. Patty melt (with swiss cheese and grilled onions on rye) as their burger selections. Alongside the clean, beefy fresh burgers, duffy's served some of the finest sides I've had - perfectly cooked waffle fries, onion rings that had the right amount of crisp without any onion worm syndrome, tots with a nice crisp on the inside and softness on the inside. (Read the rest at https://motorcityburgerclub.wordpress.com/2019/11/08/duffys-den-determined-to-be-delicious) read more

Love the women that work behind the bar they are awesome and so is the owner. Hope fully will visit soon again.

I came in today for food and drinks. Greeted promptly when I walked in. Karly was very attentive. The patty melt was to die for. I will definitely be back read more

Came to your "burger spot" because of the review by Jason Carr. I wouldn't recommend you to anyone at all! The pop was flat, the beer was stale and after waiting 45 MINUTES for our food the fries were COLD and there was a hair on the burger! Millers in Dearborn is 100 times better! I will never go back and I will make sure my experience is known to my friends and family. read more

Absolutely the best place in the area for great service, a phenomenal burger and a fantastic time. Angela is a doll. Every other Saturday, she makes my month. read more

Been a staple on the west side of Detroit/Redford Township for years. I have to say though, I have eaten here more in the past two years than I ever have growing up in the area. Food is very good, simple, great hamburgers and friendly atmosphere. Can't go wrong if you are in the area. And prices are very fair. Highly recommended!!!! read more