We returned to Mother Handsome's one morning recently for coffee and a pastry after a nearly 2 yr…read morehiatus and a bit of disappointment. Wow. The space, service, coffee and fresh pastries were stunning! Ample free parking is available out back. The interior was open, inviting, comfortable and clean. Music was low volume and conducive to companion conversation. Our coffee was excellent. We enjoyed a rich, dark chocolate brownie with our beverages. Delicious. Price point is moderately high, but the quietude and quality experience were worth it to this reviewer.

I was in the area yesterday evening and did a quick search for coffee. I found that Mother…read moreHandsome was on the way home and decided to give them a try. I got the "burnt orange espresso tonic" and a "rosemary biscuit". Both were amazing. The biscuit was warm and buttery and the included jam (which appeared house made) was the perfect compliment. The flavors were all distinct but complimentary and made this into a spectacular treat. The espresso tonic is the best I've had. The flavor was fresh, light and fruity, with the bitterness of the coffee keeping it grounded and sophisticated. I even ate the orange slice at the end. The wait for my drink was probably about 7-10 minutes but knowing that in the future, I'm willing to plan around if the product is going to be this good. I want to come back and try the food but I will make it a point to return the next time I'm on this side of town.

I stopped in for my second lunch here today, and if possible, it was even better than the first! My…read moretuna melt was phenomenal. The cheese was delicious and dill was flavorful. I also tried the spiced cranberry matcha latte and have found my favorite chilled drink. Can't wait to come back and try the tomato soup and grilled cheese bites.

Finally made it here. Not many places to sit and do have some outdoor settings if it's warm. Tried…read moreseveral things on the menu- this place is amazing even if the tab adds up quickly. Had two sandwiches- spicy mortadella and a sandwich with ham and blue cheese spread. Sorry, don't remember the name. It was quite decadent. We only ate half of our sandwiches. We had also the big bean salad and the feta garlic dip. Amazing! Leftovers for snaking later... We will definitely be back!

This is my go too spot when I'm in town in a Saturday night. The food is good. The DJs are always…read moreFIRE and the crowd is very diverse. It's a safe place for me to learn ALL the line dances without feeling embarrassed

BEWARE! YOU MAY BE ASSAULTED HERE!! I WAS ASSAULTED BY A FEMALE EMPLOYEE (dressed in all black in…read morephotos below) AS I ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31st, 2025 (I have pictures and videos, as well). The video surveillance should have also captured the moment I was bear hugged, dragged through a dark hallway, and eventually thrown into a white sign outside. I received bruises and luckily nothing major happened like landing wrong on my head and getting a concussion and possible death (should I have had a bad landing after being tossed by this lady). As she grabbed me and before she threw me to the ground I pled with her that she did not need to do this, but she was very angry (probably because she was working on Halloween and saw me with 3 beautiful girls and she couldn't handle how well the costume looked on me - just speculating here.) I went to this place on Halloween 2025, by the time I was assaulted it was November 1st, 2025 because it was past midnight. I was with 3 other girls (I am a male). We waited in line to get in. I was dressed up as Spider-Man and the girl I was with was Catwoman. I am of Western European descent and maybe that was the issue, I was racially profiled by the woman hostess/bouncer because she was letting in the rest of the people except me and my crew. I proceeded to take my phone out and record her after the assault and take pictures of her so I could later report her. On top of that, there were gunshots nearby so I decided to uber home and report this later instead of right away with the owner. I am going to follow up with this place to make sure we can come to some understanding that assaulting customers is not ok and I will continue to spread the word about my experience if I am not adequately satisfied with their resolution (if there is one). Again, this place is bad news and you should stay away. I am willing to change this review if an apology and some sort of incentive is offered.

I stopped in Café Noir with friends while we were walking in the area. One of my friends was…read moreinterested in having work displayed in their gallery, so we stopped in so she could ask questions about that. The person who helped her was very friendly and shared a QR code that she could use to contact the owner. We didn't order anything, but they had a variety of pastries and sandwiches on display. They were all wrapped in plastic. There's parking outside the building.

Nice little cafe in the middle of a residential area. They have an art gallery and wifi…read more Good place to hangout and have a chat or work or study using their wifi. Depends on the barista, sometimes service can be a little slow.

I come in to Kitab at least once a week and absolutely love it. The owners are very kind people who…read morehost lots of events for the community, I love the variety of people that come in here, every drink I've ever gotten is delicious, and I meet friends here to hang out because it's such a nice place to be. It gets a little busier during Wayne State University exams but that's okay. Also, because I'm a simple girl and get the same order usually, most of the baristas remember not only my order but my name which feels so nice. Can't recommend enough!

Bookstore/coffee shop located in midtown. Great place to study or finish up work on your laptop…read more There's always students studying when I visit Kitab cafe. Love the vibe & location! Their coffee is delicious. I got their bacon egg and cheese biscuit before & liked everything about it, except for the fact that the bread is always super hard. Even after I tell them to toast the bread it's still not the best. I do recommend this place for coffee though!

I was charged $33.75 for two Garlic Chicken Wraps with Fries, and two bottles of Coca-Cola. Small…read morenot filled wraps, very small pieces of burnt fries. This is a lousy overpriced place to go for a meal.

Great customer service! They were very busy especially during Ramadan. Cafe ambiance! I bought the…read morebanana muffin very moist!

I must say this place surprised me. Stopped to get a boba and some crab Rangoon. You get these big…read morepieces of crab Rangoon. So good, you can taste how freshly made they are. Probably my new favorite spot to go and get them now. The guy at the counter was nice and the ambiance is small but quaint. Right up the street from the best bakery spot. This places parking can be at times hard to find a spot but still a must stop and try.

Just tried the winter melon Boba tea here with lychee/coconut and pineapple/coconut jellys. I got…read moreit large. And 50% sweet. The large is huge and it's so good. I want to come back ASAP to try something else

The food keeps getting better at BasBlue Cafe located in a beautiful historic Detroit home several…read moreblocks from the Detroit Institute of Arts. I've been here twice this year. First to try the delicious Chinese food from the resident chef who owns Chi Fan Le. There was so much to choose from and every dish was excellently prepared and authentic. On my second visit, I tried the regular menu and loved the delicious soup and salad. Please keep the Roasted Beet + Citrus Salad and the Curried Leek And Corn Chowder as permanent menu items or at least on regular rotation. I will return to have both items again. Free street parking as well as a free small parking lot kitty corner from the restaurant.

BasBlue Cafe is a hidden gem in Detroit! It is open from the moment BasBlue opens (early in the…read moremorning) all the way until it closes and serves both breakfast and lunch fare! There is currently an awesome Chi Fan Le residency in the cafe right now, with incredibly delicious Chinese American dishes that rotate as well between breakfast and lunch and everything is FANTASTIC! They also have their own menu of coffee, tea, and other drinks for you to order from, along with their own food menu outside of Chi Fan Le, but I highly recommend ordering off the Chi Fan Le menu while you still can! If you order food and drink, they'll bring the food to whatever table you're sitting at in the cafe's adjoining seating area when it's ready and they bus the items for you as well. The service is incredible, the vibes are high, and it's a glorious place to grab a bite or stay for awhile snacking and coworking as well! I love BasBlue Cafe!