Beautiful and artistic cafe in the Museum. They were celebrating Noel night when I visited and it was so good! I loved the 7-8 piece ban and the crowd was electric! read more

Mocad Café - a food truck parked in a building - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We went here for brunch for a group of about 12-14. I ordered the antipasto salad which was really good and an egg salad sandwich without the bread. Unfortunately, this cafe is not very gluten free friendly. I had a bacon-infused bloody mary which was okay. They also have anchovy-infused bloody marys, but no thanks on that :) My boyfriend ordered the egg salad sandwich and the shrimp rolls. He liked both of them. Overall, the environment is cool with an open air scene, but it was about $60 for those items I listed above. And you have to order yourself at a register and then the food is delivered to you. It's an artsy scene, but for a big eater... I'd recommend somewhere else. read more

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This place is reminiscent of the beloved Jefferson Market in Ann Arbor. Why? Maybe because the creations are done by Paul, the same chef! I went to MOCAD to check things out and got a snack at their cafe. Paul always makes the best sandwiches, and something simple will taste like luscious feast. All I ordered was a tuna melt and it was so fabulous -- I don't know how he does it. I highly recommend stopping into MOCAD to see their exhibits and then lunching here because it's reasonable and the cafeteria area is awesome. It has a "take some art, leave some art" table. The cafe is located in a great location -- right inside MOCAD, so you can go around the corner and check out some contemporary pieces while you wait on your coffee. The seating is open and spacious with lots of sunlight through the windows. It's a great lunch spot. Plus, it's in a warehouse so the atmosphere is big and clean. read more

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Unexpected find inside if the museum if contemporary arts (MOCAD) Ordered the shrimp rolls and bruschetta and wild mushroom soup The mushroom soup was very full in body and the mushroom wasn't overpowering Bruschetta was nice and toasted but not too hard, it soaked in the juices of the tomato and balsamic drizzle without letting it get soggy The shrimp rolls, mm mmm. Three loaded rolled with a nice airy brioche bun perfect amount of mayo/aioli loaded with a generous amount of shrimp pieces read more

Cafe 78 has this really cool vibe when you walk in that plays great music. The Pemeal Bacon Slider we had was great! The brioche bun was buttery rich and perfectly toasted, sandwiching ripe tomatoes, peameal-dusted bacon slices, and a slaw-like mixture on top. They also have an array of different drink mixtures, like the Gin and Black Rum, that'll wake up your taste buds. read more

Mocad Café - * Peameal Bacon Sliders * Follow my food Instagram account: @motorcitymunchers - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Probably unfair to be reviewing a place after a brief stop-in for a pre-dinner cocktail. Love the idea of adding a cocktail bar with small bites inside a warehouse space (MOCAD), and I'm always welcoming of another drink spot in Detroit. Interesting take, and embracing of the surroundings, by naming and modeling each drink after a color. Grabbed the mezcal blue and gin orange. Ended up being slightly less enamored by the mezcal, a play on the Gun Metal Blue cocktail, as I was the gin, ginger and carrot infusion. Recommended. Didn't get a chance to try anything off the tasty looking small plates menu as we were on our way to Chartruese for a much anticipated dinner, but looked good enough for a return visit. Perhaps the greatest positive was the utter simplicity and ease of parking and the instantaneous service, given the crowded nature of other various watering holes in the area. I'll be back. read more

Though the vegan/vegetarian options are scarce, I had a really delicious celery cream soup that I have been craving pretty much ever since. The big tables, natural light, and wifi make it a great place for meetings or casual lunches. read more

Mocad Café - Eat the celery soup. Really. It's so good. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love this place for meeting up - big enough tables for multiple books during study sessions, and they're spaced out well too. The music can be a little loud at times. Food/drinks are on the pricier side, but to be fair, the coffee and cocktails are superb. Big caution, though: they host a LOT of events, so if you're planning to meet someone, I recommend checking to make sure they're open to the public. read more

Mocad Café - Decaf cafe con leche. Best decaf I've had in a long time. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Tried to go to Cafe78 for lunch on a Thursday. Large and clean space, beautiful bar, and soothing music. Perfect area to do some work or meet up for coffee. The food menu is very small. If your going to eat, I recommend the celery soup. It's different than anything I've had before! If I come here again, it'll most likely be for a coffee or drink. The small plates menu just is just too limited. Overall very cool artsy ambience. Worth checking it if you're in midtown! read more

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This place is a diamond in the rough. Cool rustic feel with fresh great tasting food. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch and enjoyed it. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Mushroom soup was excellent with lots of flavor. Mac and cheese was OK. Would like to try the drinks in the future because they looked interesting on the menu. read more

Cafe 78 was a really pleasant surprise. I was a little worried I wouldn't be hip enough to hang out here, (I'm old, and after working and being in grad school, I'm sometimes disheveled!) but minutes into my first visit, I was totally comfortable. The customer service here is excellent. Staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and kind. The food is well-done also. I had the chocolate panna cotta--smooth and rich, topped with raspberries and crushed almond brittle. It's a coffeeshop/cafe vibe moreso than a bar vibe, so I'm happy it's open later in the evenings for studying. read more

Museums are good. Contemporary art museums are even better. Contemporary art museums with a pristine thirdspace? The best. MOCAD has Cafe 78, a hip post-industrial space large enough for events but also inviting enough for a drink or snack or what not. I came for lunch, got the Greek salad and a coffee. The Greek salad was overpriced, simple as that. Eight bucks for a side salad. Coffee was good. The ambience--the space itself--is the best part. Come linger here. Grab a drink in the evening and start the weekend off on a positive note. read more

My wife and I went here on a rainy afternoon, I had the mushroom soup, a turkey sandwich, and a side salad with a nice cup of coffee. Everything was really good. The service was fast and the food taste like it was super fresh. We felt like we were dining in some kind of industrial loft because the decor is very industrial. They lost a star because the prices are a little bit higher than what I feel they should be. But they gained a star for the free Wi-fi that does not require a password which I love. read more

Loved this place. I had three drinks and all of them were fantastic. The salmon roll was very good. The atmosphere is very cool; there was not a lot of people but it's still very cool. Good music great service. Good place to go just to chill and have a good drink or study/read. I would definitely go back. read more

We had a great time at Cafe 78. The egg sliders were delicious. Billy the bartender was very knowledgable of the different products and cocktails that they had. We had a great time and surely will return. The Dj music was great too! read more

Great for brunch on Sunday. Shrimp rolls were really tasty. Croque madame had an inch of ham on it!

I love this place. They have creative drink options including Pantone themed cocktails! We also had the butterscotch Panna Cotta which was delicious. Also, our bartender was super cute and attentive! read more

Love the music selection and the food is delicious! I also loved how the pourover coffee comes with a beaker along with your mug for your extra coffee. Might suggest more tables or even couches because it's almost too roomy. Got the bruschetta and it was amazing! read more

Food and drinks are great! Love the atmosphere. Super sad they painted over the Woodward colorful wall with the black wall. It looked so much nicer before. Also sad they took down all the signs and pictures they had up inside the cafe. I still love coming to work here or coming for a drink. Food is amazing! Only downfall: PRICES! $11 for a ham sandwich? Not ideal. read more

While the café no longer has a full menu, they do serve seasonal sweet and savory pastries (as well as Zingerman's) and a weekly soup. And they host biweekly pop-ups (brunch on Sunday and lunch on Wednesday). More importantly, though, you can find great coffee here, that is not roasted as heavy-handedly as the coffee, say, south one block on Woodward. They don't scald their milk either. Free wi-fi and plenty of tables where you can post up for the afternoon. Not to mention the galleries. Oh, the galleries. read more

Great for a quick lunch. Full bar with knowledgeable bartenders trained by owner of Sugar House. Fun quite spot to chill and easy to get a seat. read more

This is a great place for coffee, meetings, and reading/working. The atmosphere is perfect for quiet work. The coffee is strong and well done. You ask for a power strip to be lowered to your table and it's magically descended by a kind barista. There is a light plates menu for lunch and dinner and also a full bar. It's not a pretentious space in spite of the fact that in the past mocad has been known to be a somewhat insular space. They've moved beyond that with the addition of cafe 78 and I think a shift in their way of working with the public. I had a wonderful soy cafe mocha. The cups to stay are a lot smaller for the same price, but I don't mind that. A slower infusion of caffeine is better anyways, for long sessions. You can ask for a to go cup to get 12oz versus the 8oz in the to stay cups, at the same price. The barista didn't mind people having to go cups actually to stay, if a larger coffee was desired. Ahh the importance of coffee. Cheers to caffeination! read more