I didn't know I liked fried fish until I ate here: moist and fresh inside, crispy and perfectly…read moreseasoned outside - this is like the platonic ideal of fried fish. When I arrived, someone was teaching a kid to play chess. I don't know if the chess board is a regular thing but the books, art, and wifi are all part of the appeal. And the community vibe makes me think that it would be nice place to practice, assuming there's a chess board handy. If you're very brave, I also recommend the ginger beer. It's flavored with capsicum, in addition to ginger.

used to love this place but idk what changed in 2026. THE PHONE NUMBER IS DISCONNECTED, THEY DONT…read moreRESPOND TO SOCIAL MEDIA INQUIRIES/MESSAGES AND THE BUILDING STAYS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. they literally have locked doors at ALL times of the day. They are closed weekdays AND weekends. This place is marketed as a bookstore during the day and a club at night but they are never open during the day to even access the bookstore or BOOKS at all and only open when there are random reggae nights. very disappointing ..... and again. there is NOBODY to contact regarding this business. no employee. no budding manager. no owner contact into. just nothing

Came here to eat on Saturday while we were in the area and we enjoyed it so much we came back…read moreanother day for takeout. The first experience would have warranted 5 stars but our second experience here wasn't as good. First time we came we sat at a table and had a wonderful server by the name of Paul. He was attentive and friendly. I ordered the Mexican Street Corn Hash and my bf ordered the cold-smoked salmon benny with the hollandaise sauce on the side. We both enjoyed our meals. On Monday morning we were hungry and decided to get take out from here. I ordered the spicy Cuban rice bowl. This dish sounded great but it was actually bland. The rice was also clumped up a lot. Regardless of the dish, the hostess this time around was extremely rude. Gave us nasty attitude for no reason.

My experience here was about the same as the last time. It was packed and very loud, and the food…read morewas decent, but not much more special than typical diner food. Our service was great and very fast though!

Always fresh and friendly large portions and clean inside…read more Always fresh and friendly large portions and clean inside

They were very rude to customers, in this economy every dollar counts, don't spend your hard earned…read moremoney here. Food was burnt

This was my last stop before leaving Detroit. Nothing says "great breakfast" like 2 coney dogs and…read morea Vernors, right? lol Loved the old school counter vibe of this place. The lady behind the counter was nice! The dogs, were delicious! They use a regular non cased hot dog here, so no snap, but the texture was still enjoyable. They pile on the chili and mustard and onions here. Probably the heaviest coney dogs I had all trip. After I was done, I still had a couple forkfuls of chili and onions to scoop up. Super messy, just like all the others. Also.....why do all the coney dog places in Detroit use shitty paper thin napkins? You need to use like 20. All good though, worth it! I can definitely see why Bourdain loved this place. Old school, and delicious!

Nice classic 24 hr Detroit Coney Island diner. I have no notes. Came straight here straight after…read morelanding at the airport & getting picked up by my best friend, to try Anthony Bourdain's FAV spot. Nice snap to their dog, delicious chili, and nice onion coverage. I like their limited menu that is coney & breakfast-centric. I still prefer Lafayette Coney Island for sentimental reasons but I'll def be back here again. Remember this place is CASH ONLY! Had to do a side quest to CVS to get cash.

This is your typical diner. A great place to get a hearty breakfast at reasonable prices. Menu…read moreoffers everything from savory to sweet. Service was fast and super friendly. Lots of locals eating here so you know it's good. All of my " special requests " were done to perfection. I would definitely recommend.

Diner breakfast, there's just something about a place that has darned near everything! And I chose…read moreeverything, or at least it was the omelet that had everything in it - mushrooms and bacon and sausage and ham and onions and green pepper and tomatoes and cheese. Warm service from a waitress who was quite busy but still managed to stay on top of things and refill coffee as needed. The restaurant itself was clean and quiet with a TV showing the local news. This was not a cheap breakfast but it was a huge portion that it kept me going until dinner. [Review 727 of 2025 - 432 in Michigan - 24287 overall]

We visited Hudson Café while spending a beautiful day exploring downtown Detroit, and it was an…read moreexcellent experience. The city was bustling with people, and I was pleasantly surprised by how gorgeous the downtown area was. The café had a vibrant, energetic atmosphere that perfectly matched the excitement of the city. Our server was absolutely amazing and made excellent recommendations. The portions were generous, and the food was delicious. Based on the recommendation, I ordered the corned beef hash with the cinnamon pancakes, and both were fantastic. Next time, I definitely want to try the red velvet pancakes! My friend ordered the Triple Triple Omelette with the original buttermilk pancakes, and we both chose the cheesy grits. The cheesy grits were very creamy, though I would recommend adding a little more butter to enhance the flavor. That was really my only critique. The restaurant was busy, but after dining there, I completely understand why. Despite the crowd, we were greeted immediately, and the service was prompt throughout our visit. Overall, Hudson Café delivered great food, outstanding service, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. I will most certainly be back the next time I'm in downtown Detroit!

We arrived about 10 AM on a Sunday morning, not knowing that people actually make breakfast…read morereservations to eat here. It was a rainy morning and we chose not to go anywhere else, and waited our 20 minutes to be seated. This restaurant is bustling, and you can tell it is well liked. My fiancé had the omelette, and I had the Berry waffle. My waffle had fresh strawberries and blueberries on top along with compote. It was not quite what I was expecting, it seemed to be more like stewed fruit juice, but I enjoyed it. My fiancé enjoyed his omelette as well. I ordered a side of bacon, and it came with four very large slices of bacon. It's definitely not a cheap place to breakfast, as my waffle with bacon on the side was nearly $22. But if you want a green breakfast place the various breakfast options, including multiple types of waffles, grapes, eggs, pancakes, benedetc., then this is the place.

Was told to take a seat, waited more than 15 minutes before having to ask for menus, still waited…read morefor them to be delivered. Coffee delivered with no cream when ordered with it. Went to ask for cream, waited another 8 minutes while the girl who said she would bring it stood at the counter appearing to be playing on her phone or otherwise. Food delivered to our group all except one meal, waited another 10 minutes plus for the last meal... and cutlery because although the diner was not fully seated, the cutlery was "in the dishwasher" while our food got cold and the kids ate with their hands. No refills on coffee were offered, no check in on the quality of our meals. Home fries despite being requested for them to be grilled with onions were deep fried with onion tossed on top. Attempted to charge me for a side of sausage when the kids meal comes with sausage. Was informed we had to leave (an hour and a half after being there) and waitress did not ask if we needed boxes, again I have to stress she did not check on us during consumption of our meal I had to go and ask for a box. Extreme anxiety filled experience. Definitely not an "old school diner" feel even though the decor and name says otherwise. Do better for others as we will not be back!

Servers were kind and attentive. Food did take a little longer than expected and the steak, I had…read moreasked for medium rare but it was medium. Otherwise the Dutch apple pancakes were great.

Fast service, very kind staff. Tacos were amazing, didn't feel like it was missing anything.read more

Great food and service! There is a reason this is one of the highest rated breakfast places around…read more Chilaquiles were amazing.

Warm and Inviting service and atmosphere. Great music. Fun movies playing over the bar. Amazing…read moremenu. And you can't lose with the drinks. Must stop brunch spot in the city. Music IN THIS SPOT IS FIRE!!!! I don't know who's in charge of the playlist, but I'd elect them to become President of the United States!

The food was spicy and the atmosphere was cool! We were glad we had a reservation on a weekend…read moremorning, as the restaurant was completely full by 10 am. Host greeting was super friendly and they had our table all ready. Service was really nice and wait time for food was reasonable. If you do nothing else here - order yourself a coffee drink. The iced vanilla latte was heavenly. Our food was a slightly mixed bag. The huevos rancheros were uncomfortably spicy - both from the jalapenos and the rancheros sauce. Like fire hot. It made it hard to eat. The diego skillet had delicious guacamole and eggs were nicely cooked. Overall, it could have used more seasoning for flavor.

This place is such a gem! It's definitely on the smaller side, but that's part of the charm. The…read morecozy dining room and the cute little bar give it a fun neighborhood vibe that makes you want to hang out a little longer. The food was fantastic, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and worth the wait. The service was just as good. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and kept things moving even though the place was packed. The only thing I thought was a little odd was that syrup for the pancakes was an extra charge instead of coming with them, but it definitely wasn't enough to take away from the experience. Just know there's probably going to be a wait, but honestly it's easy to see why. I'd happily wait again. We'll definitely be back!

Brooklyn street local you have finally won me over…read more I've been here several times but every time it wasn't my decision. When you have brunch with the girls it's hard to get a vote in and tbh I plan everything else we do so I'm happy to take a break on Sunday because I am god after all. Anyway I went on my own accord today. The service was beautiful. I really don't love having to order off of my phone because it limits the server to customer experience but despite that my server Mary made me feel super connected to her. She had great recommendations and knowledgeable descriptions of the menu. I sat on the patio with a nice breeze and minimal bugs. Seating was spacious and delightful. I got the brekwhich and it was soooooo delish. Mary could tell I was a freak so she had the crazy idea to put their locally farmed 3 berry jam on it. I told her it reminded me of that one episode of SpongeBob and I lost her :/. The savory plus the sweet was heaven in my heart. If he could he would, and apparently everyone's afraid of heaven. I also got my fav a BM (Bloody Mary). I didn't ask what mix they use like I usually do, I had faith. And I was right to do so. McClure's! MY FAVORITE TIED WITH VIVIOS! It came with a spicy peppery rim which was aight but that's not really my thing, I'm not that freaky! But I don't yuck anyone's yum. I also got the NEW lavender mimosa. Fragrant, festive and fastidious. It was a bright light that woke me up in a way only summer light is able to do. Angels are blinding, I hope Mary can still see because she took a peak in my heart to deliver the best experience. 10/10 will be back Side note I really don't get poutine for breakfast but I appreciate people sticking with brand. And I don't have to order that :)