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    Sandy's by the Beech

    4.3 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SANDY'S BY THE BEECH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fish and chips !! So good !!!

    The fish is really excellent. You've gotta get there a little early or you'll have to stand in line for a while. But it's well worth it. The people are really nice. We keep going back. It's a very good place to go.

    Gary B.

    Located on Five Mile in a strip mall type complex with a lot of parking. We went on a Friday night, which wasn't super smart. Inside is a slightly divey dim long bar, lots of tables, a side room, and a really nice side patio with great looking brick and roll up thick metal shutters (this is an elevated crime risk area). Pretty good craft beer list, made even better for being located where it is. Pretty good prices. Pretty good food. The staff were nice, and fast. The issue was the patrons. As I said, this was Friday night, but they were pretty jerky. Rude, as in won't move so people can order, saving bar seats for people who aren't there yet, throwing a shoulder in case you may get to the bathroom first. Sort of the worst of the Thursday night college bar scene, only full of union workers who didn't get into the big three.

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    2 months ago

    Well lit place good vibes and the service is good nice place to meet up with friends and the location is in a good area

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    10 months ago

    They have best burgers. Made to order. Staff are real people, not fake nicey. Beware, Cash only. There is an ATM on site though.

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    1 year ago

    They have the best burgers and sandwiches in town. I love this place, great service too!

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    2 years ago

    I ordered the crispy chicken salad. It had a decent amount of chicken in the crispy chicken salad.

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely great place best burgers in town Kelly our waitress very friendly great food. Must try this place.

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    3 years ago

    Food is always delicious, service is great and atmosphere is hometown. I go a few times a month! The beer is always cold.

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    6 years ago

    Great place for burgers and reubens. Sucks that they don't take credit cards, but you won't be disappointed in the great food and service.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, decent service, nice outdoor sitting area. I will certainly go back in the future.

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    3 years ago

    I've been eating here for years. Sandy's makes the best burger. I recommend this place for a good bar burger.

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    One of the best burgers in Detroit. All their food is solid. A great local bar experience. Don't forget to bring cash!

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    Only downfall is they only take cash, but the do have an ATM in the building.

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