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Such a fun place! Our group of four sat at one of Jacoby's high tops, which was comfortable. Between us, we had a variety of drinks, from wine to beer to a cocktail. All were good, and were served quickly with a smile. Between us, we had schnitzel, sausage soup, spaetzle, and burgers, all of which were tasty. I recommend you get yourself down to Detroit's oldest bar (1904).
Stopped in her as we had a work meeting in Detroit and I took out our team to here and wasn't disappointed at all great selection of of beers and had decent bar food as well. The bar tenders were great too! Had a great Detroit feel to it as well.
We wound up at Jacoby's for a late night drink and snack. It's got an old school feel with a very straightforward staff. I opted to try the potato pancakes that were fried to a delightful crispiness. We also got a pretzel plate that was pretty good. My friend got over ambitious and tried the power to the people green fist beer. The place can get hopping at night and be a bit noisy and has a fun jukebox that can play just about anything for $5.
Stopped in for lunch over the weekend. On the surface it just looks like a dive bar, but it ended up being way better! The bartender was busy as she was tending the bar and waiting on all the tables but service was very attentive. Our food was also very good. They offer some typical bar food as well as German dishes. Everything seemed homemade which was a plus. They also have a speakeasy type bar upstairs that's open in the evenings Thurs - Saturday or Sunday called 1904. Definitely need to check that out soon.
Let's just do the math. If this place has been around since 1904 it's probably pretty good. Yes, this bar has been around since Theodore Roosevelt was President. Any place in the service industry that can be around for that long is likely a safe option for hanging out and having some drinks. Vibe is historic with a twist of Detroit pride. The service is quick and they make really strong drinks. I'm going to start going here before Tiger's games.
Classic German fare at the oldest German Biergarten in Detroit. They have regular pub fare too. Really good fried pickles as a starter. Excellent schnitzels, sausages, meatballs, potato pancakes, Spätzle, cabbage, sauerkraut and all the goodies you would expect. Excellent service from Carrie/Kerri (sorry, not sure how to spell her name). Full bar and plenty of beer and cocktail choices. Easy parking. Public parking lots on both sides. I paid $7 tonight (Tuesday).
We had been craving German food and were grateful to be visiting this area! They didn't disappoint. Amongst the table we had schnitzel, Rueben and spätzle. This place was established in 1904 and is now being run by the 4th generation. So good.
I'm not from Detroit. I lived there as a kid and my dad and I take a once a year trip for a Wings game. On our way out of town, we pulled up to this delightful spot and had a hearty lunch before sitting in DTW for a bit. One, I'm glad I gave up the sauce. I hit my lifetime quota a few years ago, and if I hadn't I'd probably be a regular (read: attempted to have taken up residence above or below the bar, lost any semblance of employability, and would have attempted negotiate room and board with the owners by offering barbacking and janitorial service). It would have been bad. Why? Because this is a beautifully appointed, small, warm, unpretentious bar. It feels every bit of having 120 years' worth of history to it. (TANGENT WARNING: And it's located next to, I think, a place where one can watch women, ostensibly, critique scant pieces of attire by discarding them one by one to loud music. Performance art, I've heard, featuring feminine superiority through the judicious exercise of selective wealth distribution from the lesser base-driven male to superior calculating female sex. END DIATRIBE/RIFF) As for the food: I had a the German Sausage Dinner with knockwurst, weissewurst, and brat. All standard, all good, nothing life changing. The kraut was standard, pungent. The potato pancakes well well fried, crispy, light. The guy running the bar was affable though the place was dead (not surprising at 11:45 on a Monday after the Lions had vanquished the Bucs; apparently Detroiters' hair of the dog approach involves going to work rather than calling in notification of absence- the Midwestern work ethic is alive and well!). All in all, for the food, very good, not great. If I worked Downtown Detroit and wanted to walk to lunch, this would be in regular rotation.
I'm just in town for a conference and know nothing about Detroit restaurants besides what I can find online. I was a little hesitant about going to this place after seeing the string of negative reviews from last summer, but I saw they'd been positive since then. I'm so glad I came! First of all, the service is great. The bartender/server and barback/busser were both so friendly and welcoming and attentive. Second, the food is bomb. I got the meatballs with spaetzle and cabbage and it was ! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful with capers and a beurre blanc sauce. The spaetzle were the perfect crunchy-chewy-pillowy texture and even the cabbage was 10/10. I also really enjoyed my beer - had never tried Hackor Pschorr before. The ambiance is homey and divey, definitely comfortable inside although it looks hecka divey outside haha. I'll def come back when I'm next in town. Thank you!
1 month ago
We stopped at Jacoby's after the Lions game yesterday, partly because I remembered having an awesome Belgian ale there years ago and was curious if they still carried it. They didn't, but they had another similar Belgian ale that was great, so no complaints there! Our table started with the hand-battered chicken tenders and fried pickles. I really liked the light batter on both, and you could actually taste the beer in the batter, which was awesome. Three of the four of us ordered the Reuben, and the other ordered the Big Ed Burger. First off, all four of us commented on how good the sides were. The fries came out piping hot and crispy, and the house-made chips were honestly some of the best I've ever had. The burger itself had good flavor, but the bun was pretty dry and unappealing. With a better bun, I think it could go from good to great. As for the Reuben--the house specialty--I enjoyed it overall, but there were a couple things holding it back for me. The corned beef itself was 10/10. Super tender, flavorful, and absolutely the star of the sandwich. The bread, however, was very dry and crisp, but it had almost no color or toasted flavor to it. My other issue was the sauerkraut. This is definitely personal preference, but I like kraut with more tang and a little chew--almost "al dente," if we were talking pasta. This was extremely soft and mushy, to the point that there really wasn't any texture left to it. With that corned beef, a tangier kraut with a little bite and better bread would make this a fantastic Reuben. That said, I don't want those critiques to overshadow the experience. We enjoyed our food, and the service was great. Nichole (according to our receipt) was super friendly and took great care of us. I also really love the history and character of Jacoby's. In fact, I just recommended it to a family member today. I'd absolutely come back, and I already have my eye on trying the schnitzel next time! read more
I would go back here in a heartbeat. The food was tasty and fresh and exceptional portions for the prices (especially considering proximity to the sports venues). We stopped in on a Thursday night in January and the kitchen was open late, which was a huge relief. Service was quick and friendly, though a little snarky. I love any place that serves German beer and especially if the beer is clean and the bartenders are knowledgeable. Highly recommend Jacoby's for a late night stop. I'd like to visit during the warmer months now! read more
You had me at German Biergarten. The group discussion by my colleagues was a challenge, trying to figure out what we would do for dinner. When I suggested "German with German beers on tap" the decision was made. We lucked out with our arrival on a busy night as the place is first come, first served and it is not at all very large. Three or four tables, two community tables and a dozen seats along the bar. And if you're not inside, you're queued up outside. We got the last two tables. Beer? They have all the big German beers on tap in large and larger glasses. Or if you want a tin? They have that too. They even have the good NA beers if you prefer. I started off with the Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen from Dortmund Germany (not very Germany purity law pure, but it's hot). On a hot day after walking too many streets of Detroit, this was a treat. With dinner, the Hefeweizen from Brauerei Pinkus Müller from Münster, Germany. Both cold and delicious and refreshing. For dinner, I chose the wurst platter, taking off the potato pancakes (I'm sorry) and substituting red cabbage. They were deliciously grilled, served hot and I enjoyed them very much. The only miss was that they didn't have their own mustard. I had to use the table mustard which was a bummer. Great service, we were never rushed though the serving staff was trying very hard to keep up with the flow. It was a fabulous meal and my great Yelp reputation with my colleagues continues. [Review 477 of 2025 - 384 in Michigan - 24039 overall] read more
Such a fun place! Our group of four sat at one of Jacoby's high tops, which was comfortable. Between us, we had a variety of drinks, from wine to beer to a cocktail. All were good, and were served quickly with a smile. Between us, we had schnitzel, sausage soup, spaetzle, and burgers, all of which were tasty. I recommend you get yourself down to Detroit's oldest bar (1904). read more
Stopped in her as we had a work meeting in Detroit and I took out our team to here and wasn't disappointed at all great selection of of beers and had decent bar food as well. The bar tenders were great too! Had a great Detroit feel to it as well. read more
We wound up at Jacoby's for a late night drink and snack. It's got an old school feel with a very straightforward staff. I opted to try the potato pancakes that were fried to a delightful crispiness. We also got a pretzel plate that was pretty good. My friend got over ambitious and tried the power to the people green fist beer. The place can get hopping at night and be a bit noisy and has a fun jukebox that can play just about anything for $5. read more
Stopped in for lunch over the weekend. On the surface it just looks like a dive bar, but it ended up being way better! The bartender was busy as she was tending the bar and waiting on all the tables but service was very attentive. Our food was also very good. They offer some typical bar food as well as German dishes. Everything seemed homemade which was a plus. They also have a speakeasy type bar upstairs that's open in the evenings Thurs - Saturday or Sunday called 1904. Definitely need to check that out soon. read more
Let's just do the math. If this place has been around since 1904 it's probably pretty good. Yes, this bar has been around since Theodore Roosevelt was President. Any place in the service industry that can be around for that long is likely a safe option for hanging out and having some drinks. Vibe is historic with a twist of Detroit pride. The service is quick and they make really strong drinks. I'm going to start going here before Tiger's games. read more
Classic German fare at the oldest German Biergarten in Detroit. They have regular pub fare too. Really good fried pickles as a starter. Excellent schnitzels, sausages, meatballs, potato pancakes, Spätzle, cabbage, sauerkraut and all the goodies you would expect. Excellent service from Carrie/Kerri (sorry, not sure how to spell her name). Full bar and plenty of beer and cocktail choices. Easy parking. Public parking lots on both sides. I paid $7 tonight (Tuesday). read more
We had been craving German food and were grateful to be visiting this area! They didn't disappoint. Amongst the table we had schnitzel, Rueben and spätzle. This place was established in 1904 and is now being run by the 4th generation. So good. read more
1 year ago
I'm not from Detroit. I lived there as a kid and my dad and I take a once a year trip for a Wings game. On our way out of town, we pulled up to this delightful spot and had a hearty lunch before sitting in DTW for a bit. One, I'm glad I gave up the sauce. I hit my lifetime quota a few years ago, and if I hadn't I'd probably be a regular (read: attempted to have taken up residence above or below the bar, lost any semblance of employability, and would have attempted negotiate room and board with the owners by offering barbacking and janitorial service). It would have been bad. Why? Because this is a beautifully appointed, small, warm, unpretentious bar. It feels every bit of having 120 years' worth of history to it. (TANGENT WARNING: And it's located next to, I think, a place where one can watch women, ostensibly, critique scant pieces of attire by discarding them one by one to loud music. Performance art, I've heard, featuring feminine superiority through the judicious exercise of selective wealth distribution from the lesser base-driven male to superior calculating female sex. END DIATRIBE/RIFF) As for the food: I had a the German Sausage Dinner with knockwurst, weissewurst, and brat. All standard, all good, nothing life changing. The kraut was standard, pungent. The potato pancakes well well fried, crispy, light. The guy running the bar was affable though the place was dead (not surprising at 11:45 on a Monday after the Lions had vanquished the Bucs; apparently Detroiters' hair of the dog approach involves going to work rather than calling in notification of absence- the Midwestern work ethic is alive and well!). All in all, for the food, very good, not great. If I worked Downtown Detroit and wanted to walk to lunch, this would be in regular rotation. read more
2 years ago
I'm just in town for a conference and know nothing about Detroit restaurants besides what I can find online. I was a little hesitant about going to this place after seeing the string of negative reviews from last summer, but I saw they'd been positive since then. I'm so glad I came! First of all, the service is great. The bartender/server and barback/busser were both so friendly and welcoming and attentive. Second, the food is bomb. I got the meatballs with spaetzle and cabbage and it was ! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful with capers and a beurre blanc sauce. The spaetzle were the perfect crunchy-chewy-pillowy texture and even the cabbage was 10/10. I also really enjoyed my beer - had never tried Hackor Pschorr before. The ambiance is homey and divey, definitely comfortable inside although it looks hecka divey outside haha. I'll def come back when I'm next in town. Thank you! read more
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3 years ago
What a dump vs. looking at their website. Massive construction ripping out streetThe huge list of German beers on website are non-existent when you get there - only 4 German beers on tap and a few in bottles. What a let down!!! So old and run down I didn't want to go to into their menu. Ordered a Weisswurst (OK but...) on a roll that easily fell apart that came with over fried chips and tasteless red cabbage - I mean no spices or vinegar - tasteless! cafeteria style. Glad didn't spend more on food here. Service was friendly and attentive by bartender. read more
2 years ago
I've been to Jacoby's a couple times now - once after a Red Wings game at the Joe and once on a random Saturday afternoon. Very different experiences but both good. The bar was empty except for two other people when we arrived. We sat at the bar and got great service and conversation with the employees. As a German biergarten, there's lots of German beer options on tap. Nate got something he enjoyed and I opted for one of the holiday special drinks - The Grinch, which I think was Midori and Sprite. It was green and topped with a cherry, not something I'd order regularly but I was getting into the Christmas spirit. They have a full menu with German specialties. I haven't eaten at Jacoby's but would love to try some of the food sometime. This bar can get pretty busy and they have an upper level with more seating. It's not a place I need to go every time I'm in Detroit, but it's been fun the times we've visited. read more
2 years ago
The oldest bar in Detroit! Best place for locals, and a hearty meal' love their French onion soup! Our bartender Kari was amazing! Check in out! read more
4 years ago
Great place to grab food, drinks and watch some games! Service was great, beer was refreshing, food was delicious/authentic and prices were extremely reasonable. Ordered the Weihenstephaner hefe weissbier, which is a traditional and the most popular beer according to the waitress. Highly recommend trying this. Very easy to drink! I ordered the schnitzel which was enormous and cooked to perfection. My dad ordered the corned beef Reuben sandwich, which was just as good. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more
I spent 3 years in Germany, so maybe my standards are unrealistic for American German food, but I thought the food was just okay. The potato cake appetizer was totally bland. The sausages in the cheese & sausage appetizer were fantastic, but the cheese was very disappointing-- basic block cheddar & pepperjack. My daughter's burger looked amazing, but she said it was bland. The chips that came along with her burger were fantastic, though. I think they were home made. And I know it's a Biergarten, but it was also disappointing that they don't have any German wines, just one mediocre California brand. They seem to be understaffed. Once the place started filling up, no one came back for another drink order, so I had to go up to the bar to ask for a drink. It wasn't due to the server's negligence, though. She seemed to be the only one at the bar while also trying to serve tables. She was busting her butt that night. She seemed a little overwhelmed (understandably), but always remained friendly & professional. Although the overall experience was a little disappointing, I would not hesitate to come back and give them another shot. I just wouldn't order the potato cakes or cheese platter next time. read more
Friday night, one of the bars still open with food close to Downtown. Interior definitely shows the age of the bar in a good way, with classic wood design throughout. Decent amount of people inside but not crowded at all. Was able to get a couple stools at the bar and ask for the food menu. Opted to try the Rib Tips ($20) to go along with one of their many beers in a can ($5). The tips are about six to an order, accompanied by a large handful of fries. Tips are doused in a tangy sauce, tougher than expected but good flavor. Fries are not overly salty, best with some mustard or hot sauce. Also got to try the Potato Pancakes ($12) which are insanely large (albeit needed more seasoning). Service is quick and it seems like an overall cool hangout place. read more
4 years ago
If you are looking for legit German food and beer this is the place. They've been downtown Detroit for over 100 years for a reason. I've been there when it's packed full, usually around concerts. It's tight inside. They have a bar packed with German Beers on tap; I like the lager and the Pilsner. I've tried several things in the menu like the sausage platter; but the Pork Schnitzel is premium. I got mine with the beurre blab sauce with capers is so good I could drink it. That meal is served with sweet and sour red cabbage and two delicious potato pancakes. The Best! read more
It's about time I've written a review of the oldest bar in Detroit! Yes, I love Jacobys :) If you like cozy with lots of wood and history, along with an excellent German beer list and food, this is your place. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. And the food is excellent and a good representation of German staples like schnitzel and rouladen. I haven't tried the schnitzel, but the rouladen is fantastic. On my most recent visit, I had a light meal of French onion soup and shared hot pretzels with cheese dip. The soup was a standard crock with melted cheese on top, and it was good. The pretzels were perfect. Not too chewy, and exactly the right consistency. I'll be back. Again :) read more
Stopped in yesterday for the first time. Plenty of parking nearby. I ordered the Rouladen and it was great. Excellent German beer selection. The service was excellent and I will definitely stop in again when I am in town. read more
2 years ago
Great service, great atmosphere, amazing food! Plus one of the oldest bars in Detroit, since 1904, wow. Had the calamari tonight, outstanding, two thumbs up. Must stop by if you're in the area. read more
4 years ago
I have been craving German food, and there are not very many legit places back home in Austin. I was so excited when I stumbled upon this historical bar during my visit to the D. This bar is over 100 years old with a lot of character. They have a closed-off upstairs area and the restrooms are located downstairs. Because the building is so old, the downstairs ceilings are very very low. I felt like a giant down there. They have a HUGE selection of German beers, as well as a few other locations like Belgium & Scotland. I believe they have over 100 selections. My guest and I split the chicken schnitzel and requested both sauces on the side. I highly recommend them, they are both very flavorful! No way I can choose one. The meal comes with potato cakes and red cabbage which I didn't really care for. We also added pretzels to our order and that is for sure a must-have bar treat. Also, I have to say the prices for everything was very reasonable. The staff was friendly and quick to help us out. 10/10 I will absolutely visit the next time I'm in town. read more
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Detroit's oldest bar dating back to the early 1900's The building itself is worth the visit. Great German Food with a kitchen that is open late. Super friendly staff. We spent several hours here and will be back read more
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