We got married at the Lafayette Grande this past weekend (July 2026) and I truly, truly can't…read morerecommend it enough. If you haven't toured their spaces, please go check it out. I initially found the venue through a comment on a Reddit thread about Metro-Detroit venues and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. As soon as we toured the building and saw the gorgeous 1920s architecture, we knew we'd found the right place. As the building was formerly a Masonic Temple, the craftsmanship and design flourishes in the building were absolutely unmatched compared to anywhere else we looked. We did our rehearsal dinner the night before in The Pontiac Lounge, our ceremony and reception in The Crystal Ballroom, then threw an afterparty in The Speakeasy Lounge downstairs. We had a total of roughly 170 guests, but they have space for a lot more than that if you need it. It was such a fun party and our guests (and vendors!) spoke so highly of the space, the food, the staff and the atmosphere. The entire process was unbelievably smooth. Everything went flawlessly before, during and after. That's a testament to the whole team that made it happen there. From the initial tour, to tastings, to setup and teardown, everyone was so helpful and easy to work with. They execute events with unrivaled professionalism and experience, which in turn, removed a ton of stress from our planning process. A few other perks and great things worth mentioning: -There is plenty of free parking, which is a huge bonus and made the travel logistics very simple. -There are a bunch of cool spots within walking distance in Downtown Pontiac that we used for exterior photos. Lots of great architecture and murals as backdrops. -There are several other gorgeous rooms available in the building, that they could honestly accommodate your wedding in a million different ways. -The food was incredible. -The Crystal Ballroom has beautiful architectural details (insanely cool handcrafted woodwork, trim, etc.). The decor of the room is so good on its own, that we didn't have to bring in a ton of outside decorations. -Our main points of contact were the owners (and it's worth mentioning that this is a family-owned business). You can tell they really love what they do and have a passion for their events, food and historic building. -The new floors in the bar area upstairs are gorgeous. The new chandeliers and work they've done in the Speakeasy is stunning. -On that note, the Speakeasy was a great party space (my wife and I DJ'd the afterparty along with some other musician friends and it was a great way to top off the night). -We did every single thing we wanted at a price point that was right in our budget. Our wedding looked and felt like it cost much, much more than we paid. To Greg, Rob, Ryan, Lauren and the whole team: thank you so much. 10/10 every step of the way. I've passed your info along to some friends who are in the early stages of planning their wedding and will be recommending the Lafayette Grande to anyone and everyone who asks. Thanks a million, Devin and Sarah

Beautiful facility and WONDERFUL PEOPLE!! The taste testing's through the months were the bomb, and…read morea great way to get a feel for the food. You'll get to know the staff very well, as they help you up and down the elevators and give you tips and tricks. The brothers were all so nice and present throughout the entire process, along with Lauren, always stopping at every table to make sure you have everything you need. I love that they even have the bar open during the testings. The day of my wedding went perfect. They fed everyone so fast, and everyone complimented the food. We provided our own charger plates and this facility even washed them all for us before we went to pick them up the next day. They had the few things we left in an area for us, loading everything in and out was perfect, I just loved it. They really made my wedding day so special. I recommend them to everyone. We toured numerous venues and as soon as we saw this one it was a no brainer. We booked the Crystal Ballroom and it was just so amazing. We loved it. It's also a great venue to have kids.

Everything! From ordering to delivery everything was great. Ordered catering for teacher…read moreappreciation week and let's just say they were very happy! Such an amazing spread and it was quite delicious. I will order again!

I just called to cancel my catering order for tomorrow as I'm sick and got berated by the owner…read moreSteve because I'm costing him money. I can't control that I'm sick and have ordered from them exclusively since last January. Not anymore. He then proceeded to tell me he comes in sick and has to go to the hospital for 5 days. I work for a small business so I understand the frustration when you lose money. But you don't talk to customers and berate them followed by hanging up on them... obviously he's going through some stuff in life but don't bite the hand that feeds you...

We had a bridal shower high tea at this venue. Tina was fantastic, she was helpful, considerate of…read moreallergies and very thorough. It was easy to setup and take down everything. The staff were all so kind, attentive and friendly. If I find myself in a position to host another similar event I will absolutely be working with Gathering Pointe. I think I would change the food flow and serve sandwiches with scones and serve quiches as the second course on its own as it was the only hot dish. It

Great event space with expert staff in a nice neighborhood location. Perfect for our group of…read more55ish. Brunch menu was loved by guests.

Lisa, Me and Dom…read moretruly appreciate all you had done for us throughout the whole wedding reception process especially during Covid w all the ups and downs. Everything turned out great and food was awesome! 5 stars and highly recommended!

Attended a work conference here this week. The venue has a beautiful castle-like appearance and is…read morelarge and updated on the inside. Both breakfast and lunch were delish. Check this place out when in need of an event space.

Great new addition to Clawson. Parking is limited. Inside there are couple tables to eat onsite…read more Ordered to go the 2pc catfish with mac'n'cheese + yams as my sides. The house made Remoulade sauce on the catfish was delish. Mac and yams were both very good.

Soul food is hard to come by in the burbs, but this is the real deal. Fresh fried catfish, pork…read morechops with all the fixins. Kita has lunch deals too on weekdays. There are two tables inside if you want to dine in. We got the smothered pork chops which comes with two sides and corn bread and the catfish poboy. I was pleasantly surprised that she fried the catfish while we waited. The Poboy was excellent. The pork chops were so good, and I really loved the red beans and rice and the side of greens. I hope you give this place a try. Got to come back to try her gumbo too! Kita was super nice, and this is a great local restaurant.

Ordered from here for Easter and everyone was crazed for Grazed! Between the presentation, variety,…read moreand quality of ingredients, this board was a hit. Each board includes a detailed list of all items included in the board for convenient reference. Ordering my charcuterie board was seamless. Grazed worked with me to customize my board specifically for my event. These boards are a great opportunity to try new foods. Their custom fruit boards introduced me and my guests to new fruits! If you're looking to elevate your event or make an impression, consider grazing boards & fruit platters from Grazed. They will deliver to surrounding areas. Follow them on instagram for ideas and features on new boards! @grazed_by_ivana

The most beautiful trays ever sooo unique and colorful. Taste amazing she really puts in soo much…read moreeffort. I've ordered multiple different trays and all were beyond amazing.

Crepes are fantastic. The coffee is good enough to go toe to toe with any other coffee shop (and…read moremost likely win). But the real star of the show is the small bookstore ambience.

What a great idea in the middle of the mall the crêpe station. The food was delicious!…read moreYoung man behind the counter was very well mannered and knowledgeable with the product. We wish the crêpe station all the success in the world. Five-star service and taste

Amazing food. Amazing service…read more Amazing atmosphere. Amazing everything! One of my regular favs in Bham.

Great restaurant in Birmingham! They have an expansive patio, which is great for the times. I was…read moreimpressed with the food and the service. I had never been here before but I was expecting a few tables inside and was shocked how many people eat here on any given night. The place was packed. The spicy rigatoni is so good and I'm also a fan of their Caesar dressing. A+ for the bread basket. One thing to note, if you are a big Coca Cola drinker, they have the mini bottles. No free refills.