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    UFO Factory

    4.0 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues, Bars, American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    UFO FACTORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Divey
    Hipster
    Live music

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    Detroit Style Beef Hot Dog
    Andrea T.

    The UFO factory was a pleasant surprise. We walked in and it definitely gives dive bar vibes. The decor is lacking. Staff was friendly and helpful. You have to get menus at the bar and order at the bar. The menus were quite sticky when we handled them. They bring your order to your table when the food is ready. The menu is filled with different versions of hot dogs and grilled cheese, as well as tater tots and fries. There are tons of vegan options on the menu. The vegan bahn mi grilled cheese was very good. It was toasted well and all the flavors were spot on. The Detroit dog was good also. It had vegan chili on a beef dog and for a meat eater my partner thought it was satisfying. The tater tots were smaller than usual tater tots and very crispy. They vegan mayo was a good dipping sauce. All of the food was pleasing to the eye. The UFO Factory also has vinyl and cassettes for sale. It was nice to peruse the vinyl collection. They had an extensive section for Detroit bands. We were intrigued by the menu and the food was good.

    View from the upstairs deck
    Dawn H.

    You might drive by if you're not looking for this place but it's worth the time to find it. They have vegan and vegetarian options. My friend ordered the mini macs with impossible burgers and the vegan coney dog. He says both were amazing. He described the mini macs as a better version of white castle. I just ordered waffle fries, they have multiple dipping sauces to choose from. I got hummus and the spicy Mayo. Both were great. The fries were fried extra crispy but not burned. I loved them. When you walk in the bar looks like a tiny basement almost. Very dark and has stars on the wall/ceilings. But they have a beautiful outdoor area. There is a ground level courtyard where you can eat or go upstairs to the balcony that overlooks the corner ballpark. It's beautiful and a great place to have an evening drink. I will be back.

    The High Strung at UFO Factory
    Doug C.

    One of THE great Detroit music venues with a focus on indie rock. The venue is intimate with a great rooftop deck, great food (Laika Dog), a record store AND one of the iconic Detroit selfie spots (in their bathrooms, I'm not kidding). If you're looking for good live music in Detroit this is one of THE places to go.

    Menu. lots of vegan options!
    Elyse M.

    My boyfriend and I came here on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. I ordered one vegan nacho dog and some tots. To order, you have to fill out a form indicating what kind of dog or grilled cheese you want, and it explicitly said one dog or sandwich order per form. My boyfriend didn't want anything so we only submitted one form. The order took awhile getting to us and when it did, we were surprised to get two hotdogs instead of the expected one. We were also confused because only one of us submitted the order, but the place was pretty empty so the waitress probably saw us and assumed we both wanted a dog. I ended up eating both of them because they had jalapenos on them and my boyfriend doesn't like spice. The hotdogs were good. By the second one my mouth was on fire with the jalapenos. I don't know whether they were worth $5 but I'd eat them again. The tots were standard tots, so they were delicious. The atmosphere was interesting and strange. The bar was really dark since the windows were covered and they had an old horror movie projecting on the wall with the sound off while eerie instrumental music played. The waitress was also nice and chatted with us about the area.

    Saran S.

    Some one form Yelp suggested this place, I guess I expected a too much from this place. St. Patrick's day (Friday) Lunch. First the Place, felt rundown, spooky, sticky and stinky (the wet trash can with flies was right next to the bar) seriously, Food inspectors don't visit this place or what???, anyways we changed the spot. but still that sight and odor did not go out of my mind. they do have enough Parking, street parking as well as a small lot. but make sure you lock it up. the big screen projector idea was good, but when you got there its useless. And it was actually irritating to a point because the image was not clear and you cant hear the audio. the old and not working Pinball tables added to the useless décor. they were selling some nice and also obnoxious paintings for very cheep price, starting at about $100. The service: Meh! no complaints nor compliments. the guy at the bar was like "whatever man". but did his job. slowly. The FOOD! Laikas hot dog, They did have few Vegetarian options. I had "Make your own Veggie dog with vegan chili, kimchee and fried egg". the Veggie hot dog tasted good compared to my previous veggie dog experiences which generally tastes like card board. the veggie chili added to the flavor. but the Bun got super soggy and I had to knife and fork it. I should not have got the fried egg. my friends like their meat hotdogs, they mentioned it tasted good, but nothing special. The Price was bit to the higher side for the quality of food?... you have the option of picking only one sauce. if you want extra pay extra. even for ketchup. even beyond the $6 hotdog and $4 tater tots (regular frozen, deep-fried). I might not go here again. the sight of the trash can killed it all.

    a row of liquor bottles on a bar counter

    The inside of the bar is decked out in black and silver, reminiscent of the interior of a UFO. The service is quick and friendly. I had the Detroit coney and tots. They were both cooked well and tasted great. I've never ordered complex cocktails here and I don't get the vibe this is right place for that. If you are looking for a Corktown classic dive bar and a coney that isn't American or Lafayette this is your place.

    UFO Factory and Laika Dog are back!!! Nothing is different, but everything has changed. j/k, it's exactly the same. So good.
    Jonathan K.

    Reports of their demise may have been accurate, but UFO Factory and Laika Dog are back! Nothing is different, but everything has changed. j/k, everything is pretty much the same - the jukebox, the arcade machines, the tesla coils and rotating Schlitz globes and magical animated Hamm's sign behind the bar, the beer and liquor selections, the short but extremely compelling Laika Dog menu. Even some of the wonderful former staff are back! My wife and I came here for a Sunday late lunch. We split vegan waffle dogs with savory pb&j and cayenne maple sauces, the hot dish, tomato soup, and spicy slaw. The waffle dogs were waiting a long time - we had intended to get them for brunch the week the construction damaged the building and forced its evacuation. The waffle dogs (Sundays only) were AMAZING, and worth the long wait. The savory pb&j dip was the definite winner, but the cayenne maple was really good too. The hot dish (tater tots with... lots of stuff) was just as good as it always was. The tomato soup was probably best used as a side for a grilled cheese - it was very reminiscent of Campbell's made with very little diluting agent. Which I still have a soft spot for, but your mileage may vary. The spicy slaw was a small serving, befitting its $2 pricetag, but made a nice accent to the meal. On the liquid side of the menu, we had Perrin Black Ale and a decent pour of Grass Widow bourbon from Two James. It was a really great lunch with a really great soundtrack. I'm so happy to have the UFO Factory and Laika Dog back in the land of the living. If you want to experience an authentic Detroit original, don't miss it.

    Veggie grilled cheese & tomato basil soup
    Poonam S.

    Parking: plenty of street parking! Service: You fill out the food you want at your table & take it to the bar to put the order in & then they'll bring out the food to you. Food: got the "Detroit grilled cheese" with vegan chili & avocados with tomato basil soup. This was phenomenal!! Very inexpensive for the quality. Tastes homemade. They were showing an international movie last night called the "Condom Killer" and then around 10pm... disco night started haha. What a great venue! Highly recommend if you're looking for inexpensive good food & dive bar vibe. Very casual & chill!

    General Tso hotdog
    Nigel W.

    The hot dog is pretty good for it's price. The bum a d hotdog is crispy. The sauce on the hotdog is good but not too much to make a mess. The place is cozy but the setup make you feel really comfortable.

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    Great drinks, hotdogs and music! Such cool vibes. Definitely visit if you're in Detroit!

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    Ambiance is B-. Bartender is friendly but oversharing about her adventures. Hot dog was excellent.

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    THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST STAFF AND MUSIC. 20/10 stars. They have great music always, the food is fantastic. Absolute Detroit staple.

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