Ate there, the food was superb, and customer service was excellent. Al servers were very helpful. The decor of the restaurant is incredible read more

Here from sunny California and this place was highly recommended during our last visit. We wanted to come yesterday but it was closed. We ended up going to Cornbread and it was a total disappointment. We've already been to Lilly Mae's so let's see what Joe Louis has going on. We came on a Tuesday afternoon and thankfully it wasn't crowded and we were seated right away. It's a lively vibe inside, and the 70's Motown music had me going down memory lane. They also have lighted up faux trees, and pictures of Joe Louis adoring the walls. We ordered the seafood skillet, fish sandwich with delicious seasoned fries, side of fried shrimp, banana foster, and banana pudding, Mannnnnn, everything was delicious and we can't wait to return in the near future. A special thank you to Paul for the outstanding service. We really appreciate all your help. read more

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Terrible pick-up experience. Ordered via Door Dash and the pre-pick up wait time was an hour, then once arriving, I had to wait another hour (which is ironic, considering they have an hour time limit for dine-in smh). Based on what I was told, the restaurant and Door Dash do not communicate directly about time expectations. This needs major improvement on the backend. Additionally, once getting the food, grease was everywhere; sausages were hard AF; and the French toast was dry. The two stars here are really for the hosts, who tried their best to be nice and communicative. Otherwise, my rating would be 0. read more

Just had one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time! The biscuit literally melted in my mouth--warm, soft, and absolutely delicious. The cheese grits tasted just like the ones my great-grandmother used to make, rich and full of flavor. And the eggs were REAL eggs, not powdered, which made such a difference. Honestly, everything on the plate was soooo good. The food was packed with flavor, the prices were reasonable, and the service was superb. The staff made us feel welcome and took great care of us from start to finish. The ambiance is casual. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to again! read more

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Delicious. We celebrated my friends birthday with breakfast. I'll start with the biscuits, delicious. So fluffy, I was amazed. My cousin had the seafood omelet which she said was delicious and my aunt had a regular omelet she loved. I had the skillet. We ordered two plates of wings and they were consumed in minutes. Perfectly seasoned and cookedvto perfection. I could eat wings all day. I had read other reviews about the space. I didn't see the boxing ring but I saw the front porch. It was unique and lots of people were enjoying theirmeals on the GARRY (front porch) I hope I can return and enjoy my meal in the garry. read more

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*** Creole diner w/ Detroit memorabilia. *** Feels like you are on the back porch down in Louisiana, yet surrounded with wall coverings of Old Detroit cars and the legendary Joe Louis. Well done. Comfortable & an extensive menu. Everything we tried was hearty and hit the spot. Reasonably priced and relatively quick service. *** Gotta winner here. I shall def return. *** read more

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Our server, Christine, was very professional and attentive to me and my out of town guest. I have been several times but she was by far the best server from both locations. Also, food was delicious. read more

Here visiting Detroit and came here.. Food was exceptional, however the service was horrible. The young lady that served us was not interested in working, We guess. Please stop slamming our plates in the table. please ask us if we need anything and how can you help. Say Thank you and have better customer service. I could not enjoy my food because service was crappy. read more

Another Detroit favorite delivering a hearty breakfast! Be prepared to wait, no reservations. Also tip is included on weekends and large parties. There's a table limit for dining too. Named after famous Detroit boxer the diner showcases Joe Louis memorabilia in its bar tops which face the interior lobby waiting area only for dine in customers. You'll be seating inside of a boxing ring! Upon entering through the door, you're walking into the dining area which is built like the front of a house porch. Its truly unique structure and decor could be a museum exhibit! It was a bit confusing based on how the layout is. The hostess ask you to wait in the boxing ring hall area. Next 20 mins or so, came out to announce bar seating along the windows were open seating and asked for volunteers instead of just taking the next groups on the waitlist. Now to the menu, entrees are named in boxing lingo to follow the theme. It's a wide range of griddle, omelette, skillets with seafood options, salads, turkey legs and other southern influenced dishes. Chicken & waffles is what they're known for but biscuits and Cajun flavor is on the menu too! Our waiter, Paul, looked like he was hot but he was personable and provided what needed in spurts. We got our plates before silverware and my milk which I asked for delivery during my meal took a minute as well. I had to try the Martha's Seafood skillet.. it had all the ingredients I was in the mood for: shrimp, blackened salmon, potatoes, egg and spinach. Sound good. Every fork full was a party! It was sooo good. The dish overall was flavorful. The peppers, onions and hollandaise wrapped the dish up nicely. I added a side Red Velvet waffle (drizzled with cream cheese). Can we say jackpot! My belly thanked me! My companion had chicken with their banana foster French toast... another winner! Executed perfectly with banana sauce and cinnamon packed FT! The chicken was seasoned with a bit of Cajun flare. read more

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My son, granddaughter and I went around 1:30 on a Monday. I bragged to him and many others about this place after my first visit in January. Although there were many open tables, we had to wait about 25 minutes. Once seated, the waitress told us there would be quite a long delay to be served due to many others orders that were already placed. I respected her honesty but we decided not to wait any longer. The group next to our table also shared their dissatisfaction with the wait including the very limited menu items. I really hate that this happened and hopefully my son will soon experience what I did on my first visit. read more

We came here randomly after visiting Motown and thought we'd give them a try. I ordered the knockout catfish and my husband ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage and eggs. My fish was perfect and finally a pork free gumbo! My shrimp was cooked perfectly and I loved my fish. The only reason they aren't getting a 5 star review from me is because they put honey on the biscuits. Normally we would love it but under the gravy was shocking for us. I think the menu should be updated to include this fact so patrons can have the option to remove the honey. The menu described it has savory but it is indeed a sweet biscuits and gravy. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Knockout Catfish Acadian - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I was greeted when I walked in. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. I appreciated scanning the barcode for the menu. There were food options for everyone including me since I dont eat meat. My food came out hot. The bathrooms were clean. It was easy to find parking. read more

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Great food and ambiance. We had such a good time with friends and we seated quickly on a Sunday during brunch time. The shrimp and grits packs a punch and the pancake was so good! Mimosas were pretty good, my entire party was very happy with their food. I do believe it was street parking but on a Sunday it was free. We had an amazing server I wish I remembered her name but she gave great recommendations and even with them being busy we were rushed. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Shrimp and Southern Cheese Grits Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Created my own: eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed spinach, onions and mushrooms. Omelette was good, didn't care for the honey biscuit but it was moist and crispy on the outside. No complaints. Second meal: The Weigh In w. Added grilled chicken. The flavors were there, lots of veggies still crunchy not mushy. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Although it was greasy (I hypothesis it's due to using egg whites to prevent sticking). Service was slower, we had a long wait (30 min), did come in at 10am. We were told someone input our callback # wrong, ensure they have your number. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - The Weigh In; added Grilled chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Good lord this food was delicious! This place was a well oiled machine they had the best crew working, wait time was 20-30 min and well worth the wait. I think it's a must if you're in Detroit We enjoyed the stuffed Turkey leg (shareable) and watch for little slivers of bone ,but the chicken sandwich was one of the best I've had! Great spot cute decor and Ria or Rita our server was so friendly!! Thanks to the team we truly appreciated our visit I'd have to say our meal was a "Knock out" read more

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First of all, I was horribly naive and had no idea who Joe Louis was, but was IN LOVE with the southern/front porch decor. A quick google search clued me into just how much of a legend Joe was! With that knowledge in hand, it made sense just how MASSIVE the portions were. This picture doesn't do it justice, but this was the largest omelet I've ever seen, so come hungry! Our waitress was so friendly, had recommendations ready, and brought us to-go boxes before we even had to ask. She's also the superhero of the day because I left my purse on the back of the chair and she hustled out to bring it to me on the sidewalk--thank you! read more

Good morning, I decided to order delivery with a coworker. My mouth was set on fluffy French toast. I received one side burnt French toast.... I cook and know when I burn something. "I" take pride and ownership and would correct my error. $14 for burnt food is not acceptable. I'm disappointed with Joe Louis Southern Kitchen. 4/9/26 Around 9am. A true waste of hard earned money. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Left two pieces are burnt and right piece is cooked fluffy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food was really good had chicken and waffles .. chicken was nice and hot and seasoning was on point service was good. However, the wait was way way too long. They need more servers .. however our waitress did our best and did a great job .I stayed because I had a guest from out of town. And wanted to have the experience. I hope they get more staff because that would be a lot better. Ambience was beautiful because it reminded you of every Joe Louis from his backyard to a boxing ring in the middle of the waiting area, service.. it literally took 40 minutes to be seated !!! It was too long. There were empty seats, but they just did not have enough servers. I hope they hire people soon because it's worth the wait Which I usually won't don't do. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Waited for 20 mins at the front to be seated, just to be told by one waitress wait they gonna see if anyone was in front of me to sit down, than someone else walked and said they were at capacity! I'll keep going to the Woodward location! I'll never visit this one again! A first impression is a lasting!! read more

Food was great! Perfect biscuits! It's fairly quiet but a unique establishment. Service was fine. Nothing over the top. Would definitely go back to try some of their other food items! 20% Gratuity is automatically added onto checks on the weekend automatically which can def irritate some - especially with service at the table being very average. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Early bird skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I thought this was a place you can have dinner due to the name but when you look at the menu you can see the restaurant is catered to be more of a brunch spot. The food was good though I can't say it was anything I've never had but for the first time I went I can say I left with satisfaction the Acadian dish was what I ordered I would suggest it for first timers it's really a family environment the only thing I would hope for is that the waitlist could change into a reservation list seems like a lot of customers are missed out on because of that but I get it it's only so many people they can serve the server was respectful as well read more

Walked right in on a Friday 3 and sat right down. It's on Woodward just south of W. Grand Blvd. The ambiance is top tier!! Walking in looks like you're walking into a backyard, So creative on the set up. Food was great. Service was awesome. The parking is probably the biggest thing because it's paid street parking. I would definitely recommend that you bring your patience and keep your head on a swivel for a close park. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Sitting "On the porch" the decor in here so nice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Me and my family just left the restaurant very disappointed with the service. The restaurant was very busy which was not problems about the wait. We went to my car to sit because limited seating in the waiting area. Upon returning to find out when will seats be available because we never received a text. The server stated she texted us which we never received. We sat 20 minutes no server acknowledge us to let us know that they were our server. One of the hostess proceed to take orders to a couple he seated after us. I approached he to let him know we were waiting 20 minutes prior to the couple he decided to service first. He was rude and stated he sorry for my frustration and he will take our order after placing their's. He demeanor is rude and disrespectful, we proceeded to leave the restaurant. This was my first and last time going there!!!!! read more

Ordered a Sunday carry-out. The ordering experience was okay until it wasn't. More to come after I get the breakfast home.

The decor and ambiance inside is so cool, it was on brand for Joe Louis's life and career. I really loved the house patio section seating, so dope! We got a skillet and shrimp and grits, the skillet was ok but the shrimp and grits were bland and the quality of the ingredients weren't the best. The service was average and the accuracy wasn't top tier. We were told they are revising some things, so hopefully things are better. read more

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This was the worst! Walked in at 11:30 am told it was an hour wait and waited 2 hours to be seated! said the kitchen was backed up and it would take an hour to get food after being seated! ridiculou!! read more

I went to the restaurant before 11am and it was crowded, but there were empty tables that were not cleaned. I waited that time til1pm or later and my order was not complete. Whatever I ordered had run out and then when I did order, all my food was not served. read more

great place to eat. very good atmosphere and great service. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox read more

Stopped in for brunch and they didn't disappoint. The food, service and atmosphere were amazing. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more menu items. The legend would be proud of his namesake. It's a place I highly recommend. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Peach Cobbler French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Joe Louis Kitchen is one of those rare spots where the food speaks loudly for itself. I've eaten here multiple times--both dining in and through DoorDash--and I can honestly say the quality never slips. Whether it's the shrimp & grits or the catfish & grits, it never misses. Flavorful, fresh, and always prepared like I'm sitting right there at the table, even when I'm not. Now, I'll be honest--the service can be hit or miss depending on the day. But for me, that's never taken away from the overall experience. The food more than makes up for any small hiccups. Joe Louis Kitchen is a solid staple in my rotation, and if you haven't tried it yet... you're seriously missing out. read more

The food was really good, and the ambiance is great but the service was HORRIBLE! The host who wore a nitted hat and sunglasses the whole time needs to never be put in charge of communicating to other people ever. She was very passive aggressive and unhelpful. We really enjoyed the cleanliness and decor that celebrated the history of Joe Louis but the service was very sub-par. read more

If I'm being honest when you go here pack on your patience! The first time I went I was fasting and just wanted a carry out of eggs and grits no meat. I placed my order and had to cancel it because I was late returning back to work. The customer was great and the staff were very apologetic. The next time I went it was my mother my daughter and I. We had reservations so although we had to wait a short while beyond our time we were seated timely. As before the staff was absolutely amazing. The food took a short wait and was well worth it. My tastebuds were elated and I enjoyed every morsel. The portion sizes were big enough to share so I had leftovers. Other than the wait time you won't regret the southern food and southern hospitality that Joe Louis southern kitchen afford you! Thank me later! This was an awesome birthday meal!! read more

While visiting Detroit from Birmingham, AL, I indulged in some true southern cuisine at Joe Louis Southern Kitchen. Feels like you're walking into cozy house in New Orleans. The service was great. The food was delicious. We were served quickly and the portions are enough to share. I added fried catfish to my breakfast sandwich - my goodness, scrumptious and finger licking good! The cheese grits were yummy. The bananas foster French toast did not disappoint. I'm so happy we stopped by! read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Southern Cheese Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I was in here for a hour and a half, with some water because they don't serve alcohol. They always have a crowd, no matter the time or day. I hate their seating. They always trying to sit somebody in that window. Don't nobody wanna sit in the time out corner. I was so overstimulated with people walking back and forth past me the whole time I'm there. I definitely should've requested to sit in the higher up seating that was next to me. Took me all of 10 minutes to eat my food. The grits wasn't seasoned, eggs wasn't seasoned. The chicken was decent. The biscuits was a little too crusty for me. I was so irritated I forgot to ask for non spicy sausage so I didn't eat that & the shrimp was good but it was only two. Yup, never coming back. It's cute for families though. I'm not the target audience. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Breakfast here was amazing. Everything we got was delicious from Peach Cobbler French Toast to the Homemade biscuits, cheese grits, and perfectly cooked over medium eggs. The decor is like sitting on a pouch in the south back in the 50's and eating your breakfast. The service was very friendly and prices are very reasonable, so don't pass this place up for breakfast when in Detroit. read more

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I got the fish sandwich this time. It was really good but the filet was on the thin side. I wish it could have been more thicker/meater. I would order this again. The fresh homemade fries were delicious with just a little salt added on top. I like how they didn't add the salt. I was able to season it to my liking. read more

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Food was fresh and delicious. Service was on point. Customers gave a bunch of their favorites to try. We're going to visit them again and will recommend to our friends who also visit the city. Clean and welcoming to patrons. read more

Food was great and the service was fast. The system they have is good to where you aren't waiting a long time. Save your spot online before arriving just to make it easier. Ambiance is nice as well. They do not sell alcohol. This is my service time going and i would go back. read more

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen - Shrimp and grits and Breakfast Delight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Staff was nice and vibrant. Friendly and hospitable. Food was great. I had the Heavyweight with potatoes and a biscuit. Delish. My wife had chicken and waffles. She said the same thing. Food was good size portions. Went hungry and couldn't finish the potatoes. Wife took some chicken home as well. Venue is nice inside. Smaller seating but still good. Clean. Outside area is a little Detroit. Lots of homeless but they were friendly saying hello and stepping aside to get down the sidewalk. Overall a must for breakfast in Detroit. 5 stars. read more

The hostess was rude. As one person was placing her order to go, she insisted that I come to register/ grill~ and get on a list to be seated (while this other person is using their card). So I say to her I want to give her a little privacy while she complete her transaction and the hostess says, I can multiple task, step forward your wait time will be an hour and half before we can seat you with empty tables at the top left of the restaurant. As we stood to the side to discuss if we were willing to wait, she quickly informed us, "I like to keep this space clear, you can wait outside" Well the seating area outside the door with seated with many people but not outside seating. As we exited the establishment full of people, some were saying "why they don't expand, this is crazy " so my party decided to leave. How they could improve? Say this when short of staff, unable to accommodate seating. 1) thank you for considering Joe Louis place to have breakfast, share you family memories and Most Importantly.... support our business. 2) unfortunately we are experiencing longer wait times than usual but WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US! 3). your business matters. We have got to do better people!!!!!! read more