Super cool ambience. A 1920s themed speakeasy with live music, great drink selection and engaging decor. The music is not blasting your ears off but you can enjoy live tunes while having decent conversation. Definitely will bring friends back for another round. Check this place out! read more

The ambiance of this establishment is eclectic yet inviting. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious but would have like fried chicken or catfish as an option on the menu. Will definitely be back! The owner made us feel like extended family read more

Less than stellar food. Overpriced drinks. Hit n' miss service. Disgusting bathroom. All this embodies the super-hipster hangout.

the BEST bbq i've had in detroit. the amount of bbq & sides you get make this meal a steal. gotta have the detroit brown & the crowd is always fun and buzzing. i wish it were more open, but what are ya gonna do? love love love it here. read more

Really nice place. Live music, great ambiance. Friendly staff and lovely crowd.

Hipster? Haha. If you say so. Decent live music on Saturday night. Lots of standing room. Well. ;)

Really enjoyed this place. The decor is eclectic and really fun. The live music is also really fun! Affordable drinks. All around a really fun place to go on the weekend. read more

If you live in Detroit, and haven't been here yet shame on you. If you are visiting, this is the one place you must visit. Generous drinks, great food, enviting atmosphere. A must. read more

Rude hostess. Rude bartenders and they had a menu of 3 drinks?? When you ask you are looked at like You're crazy....Really? Have they ever been to a speakeasy??? The drink was strong, if that's all you're looking for in a drink you'll enjoy it. It tasted they poured too much of their shittiest liquor and put lemon in it. lo read more

The most personable bar in downtown Detroit. Friendly bar service and a plethora of interesting regulars to chat up. Carl and the band entertains all night. Thanks Larry! read more

My favorite place in the entire world. The drinks are fantastic, the atmosphere is even better and Carl & Co. ROCKS! read more

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The bomb.com. awesome drinks, grilled cheese is the savior. Loved the company of strangers! Hang out, for sure

Interesting little place. I almost didn't know what to make of it when we arrived. We stopped in early on a cold and snowy Friday night when it was almost empty, but it started to pick up and they began playing live music. Definitely not your typical bar, so it might be worth a stop to check out. The staff is very friendly. read more

This place is great! High energy from the live band. The staff was attentive despite a packed house and the specialty cocktails and beers were perfect. They also have a pop up restaurant which I assume rotates but last night the Mexican food was delicious read more

I went there for the fist time a few weeks ago. I was looking for a place where they had live music (not too loud) with normal people in a very casual atmosphere. A friend recommended this place and it was perfect. read more

This is a Detroit gem! It's one of those places you most check out. I love to take outta towners here because it's so uniquely Detroit and uses Fago pop in the mixed drinks. Although I only go every few months, Mr. D'Mongo always recognizes me and treats me like family. Don't be afraid to go shake his hand and strike up a conversation you won't be disappointed, he's a pretty cool cat. read more

Great time here. Weekends are packed. Decent band. Good looking crowd. And the great Larry Mongo himself sat next to me. Cocktails galore. Just bottles of beer read more

Great atmosphere, awesome decor, live music, amazing grilled cheese. Order the "1439" :)

Was there with a large party and had terrible rude service. Not a place to go when busy or with large crowd.

This place gets packed fast! If you plan on going in be prepared to be smushed. It says speakeasy however it is just a regular bar with god music. The drinks are however super overpriced. Not a bad place for music and meeting interesting people however no dancing there is just no room. read more

This place is a gem. It was opening night for the Red Wings and all the sports fans and tourists found themselves in places like the Detroit Beer Company (good place too). Even with the game in town, those places were close to empty. Meanwhile on an assuming street there is a place that's packed, somehow void of sports fans, but full of Detroiters. This place was awesome, great music and great people. I haven't been in a bar downtown in a while where I've had such good conversation with strangers. The owner has apparently built up a bit of mythology that, while I can't attest to its accuracy, is whispered from person to person as a hushed truth. The owner walks around talking to everyone, buying regulars drinks. As he walks away someone says "That's the owner, he was a POW," "he was here during the riots," "he owns X, Y, and Z place but this is his favorite." If you're looking for an experience, this is the place to find it. I true gem of Detroit. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here! The live band was great and the drink prices were very reasonable. I would definitely go back.

Agree with previous yelp review, the 4-star is because it's too crowded! Besides that the drinks are good, the staff (and owner- Larry) are very friendly and the bar is cool/eclectic something different! read more

Love this place. Ended the night there on Saturday and the vibe was perfect. The band was fun and the people and service were great. I'm going back. read more

Esteban is the coolest, greatest chef known to man. This place is awesome. Everything about it.

Live music, grilled cheese, and affordable, stiff drinks (with 2 drink minimum per person) make Cafe D'Mongo's Speakeasy an amazing experience for both Detroit residents and visitors to Detroit! The decor is very vintage and cozy; no one is a stranger at Cafe D'Mongo's. Very enjoyable and well worth the visit!! read more

Really cool vibe. Very eclectic. I do have to say the older woman at the front door was about as rude as she could be. She has the personality and temperament to probably work in the back end of the business so she doesn't have to deal with people. In spite of her, had a great time and would recommend! read more

Larry Mongo, live funk band, excellent drinks. Possibly the single best establishment to take friends on the weekends, especially those visiting from out of town. read more

So much fun and such a unique and specific downtown detroit venue, there are still a few placed like this, such as old miami that have that unique thrown together over the years feel. As much as I really do love all of the new and bespoke places coming up in the area all the time, its nice to have some places that still have such a unique sense of place to them. read more

Place is nice and cosy. The food was good though there are only 3 dishes to choose from. I don't drink so I didn't try the drinks menu. It was loud and the place is tiny but I liked the overall atmosphere. It's more suitable for drinks than for dinner. read more

Every year I go to a Lions game with my dad & every year we park in front of D'Mongo's... I always look in and think that place would be awesome if it hadn't closed.... Little did I know it's been open for a ridiculous amount of time. Recently I've been spending more time in the D and finally got to go to mongos. The staff, the music, and the decor are all fantastic. I love the feel, and I look forward to getting back. read more

Had a great time just conversating with others and enjoying our cocktails, definetly stopping in again.

Cool place, many regulars and if you aren't a regular they try to get you to be. Fun Michigan-themed cocktails like a Rock and Rye with rum, and a Vernor's whiskey drink. Definitely worth a visit at some point. read more

Great place. Unique drink with Rock & Rye and Rum. They serve grilled cheese sandwiches with 3 different cheeses. Great bands throughout the night. Different groups of people can be seen here from young to old. One of our new favorite places!!! read more

D'Mongo's is magical. The vinyl booths, live music, old photos, soul food, friendly regulars and strong drinks make it a must for a Friday night in Detroit. Food and seats go early. It's packed by 11. If you've recently relocated or are considering, this is a good spot to meet people invested in the city. read more

Best drinks. Best atmosphere. The who's who go here. Loud but great bands usually play and just an overall great time every time I go here. I made it a 4 because it is usually very crowded and loud. Hard to hold conversation. read more

Love this place! The perfect spot to cap off any Friday or Saturday night. The ambiance is fantastic and the owner is always there to say hello and have a chat. The live music is wonderful! One of my favorite places to go for music. In fact we just went this past Friday and ran into the singer on the street the following day and he serenaded my boyfriend and i with a love song. That's the kind of feel of the cafe....genuine and honest and sincere, in drinks and music and enjoyment of life! There are always a lot of people in there, so go with a sense of I may be squished and it may take a minute to get a drink, but its worth it! You won't be disappointed...and get a Bees Knees! read more

My favorite bar in the state thus far. Their collection of crappy beers and inability to make cocktails during rush hours might annoy you a bit, but the space and live music more than makes up for it. read more

Favorite bar in Detroit! The decor is so unique and fun. Awesome staff too. Very personable

Absolutly great place to be in Detroit. I've been here once and had a really good time. I happened to be downtown for the tree lighting and met a random group there along with some co-workers. This place has a really good atmosphere. There was someone singing and it was pretty crowded. A real cool low-key crowd. We all crammed in a booth. The food was also very good. Bar-BQ chicken, mac&cheese, greenbeans, and everything was great. Huge portions so I ended up splitting it with a co-worker. Just a real friendly environment. Our server was very nice, and had great personality. I've only been here once, but I def wanna go back, and would recommend it. The drink prices were really fair. Overall good experience. read more