Cadieux Cafe

The food: I'd like to give an assessment but I'm still waiting for it 🤨😐😑 food never came, waitress keep getting no answers and kitchen wouldn't prepare it, they were so understaffed at the kitchen, we waited for 2 hours and no entrees were served. The one and only thing it was brought were some pretzel sticks 🥨 which were delicious (but we were so hungry that we could've been biased 😂🤷🏻‍♂️) The gaming area: The feather bowling is very interesting, I'd never played until that time and overall from my visit I'd say this was the highlight ... Beware that the gaming court is filled with dirt so AVOID bringing white (or clear) shoes 🤫🤣 The yard: The yard or outside seating area is great, but also the weather was so nice when I was there. During the weekends they have some bands playing so be aware that a cover would and most likely be charged just for seating outside and listening. I think that partially because of this they were over crowded and the kitchen couldn't keep up with orders, unfortunately I was one of the affected ones.

Nice place to hang out. Friendly service. Good and different food. Feather bowling and good bands.

First time at the Cadieux Cafe in Detroit attending the Retirement Celebration for the Honorable Judge Frank Szymanski. Job well done, Sir

The bartenders are amazing. The food is great. We went here to see a cover band. We had a great time. The muscles are amazing. I totally love this place. Get out there and go feather bowling.

Steak tips were great. Mussels very flavorful. Brussel sprouts could use some liquid. There were only 2 servers and they were doing the best they could. Get there early, have dinner and enjoy the music.

Would come back. Good time awaits you if you’ve never been. Great bar scene and live bands, plus all the Belgian delicious beer you could ever want! Yum! And wether you’re here for just the bar or you’re here for the feather bowling you will find delight in every corner. Feather bowling is highly recommended and is a unique experience that can only be found here. I was surprised at how competitive and easily we all picked it up and how much we all wanted to go back after playing our first round. Great vibes, great people.

A truly unique music venue and bar. It's the best dive bar on this side of Detroit and with some killer music. Every night is a party, this is a must see if you love great music, food and cheap drinks.

Mussels and Brussels!!! I hadn't been here since 2014. So glad I came back. I was with co-workers hanging out after work. The brussel sprouts were so good. Feather bowling is super fun! Onion rings were tasty too.

I loved coming for the mussels steamed in wine. Was there last week and ordered them. Apparently, they are no longer served with the mustard dip. Deal breaker for me. Update: in response to John, thank you for telling me that, but I specifically asked the waitress for hot mustard, and she said it was no longer served. In its place, she brought me a container of melted butter as if I were eating crab legs.

8-21-2024 Came here after visiting our nephew at St. John's Ascension. Had the pretzel appetizer, patty melt and some wine. Great divey atmosphere with a neighborhood feel. Our server was attentive and friendly,

Organized a work event to Feather Bowl and then have dinner after. Spoke with the manager a few times to help organize for our large group and he was very helpful and once there all the staff was great. We had SO. MUCH. FUN!!! We laughed and shouted and cheered and it was just a blast. Non of is had done it before so we were all a bit apprehensive actually- but boy were we proven wrong. What a great time and great team building too. There's an outdoor section as well that looked cool (but it was a rainy day for us). For dinner we ordered almost everything on the menu and - again just enjoying ourselves so much and the food - non of us took photos. We were entertained at the end by Karaoke night. Non of us are into it, generally, but we were all in such a safe space, good mood and everyone there was so passionate that we also joined in! It's been a few months and my colleagues are still talking about it so it might be our yearly team building tradition. I hope so - and since I'm the Corrdinator for these events - I'll make sure of it!

I just got back from a great evening (Sunday) at this cool bar. RJ Spangler's 10 piece band played from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. They were fantastic We ordered burgers, cooked to medium. Even though the place was packed our order came out just right. The cheeseburgers were not overcooked, they were juicy and delicious! They were served with lots of fries (we ate every one), super fresh green lettuce, nice tomatoes, pickle slices and the cheese was good. We also ordered chicken fingers, they were served steaming hot and were made from nice size pieces of chicken breast. I had a Bell's Two Hearted draught beer. We are definitely coming back here soon.

Delicious Belgian food and beers. Very cool atmosphere. Excellent service! And of course, Feather Bowling!! This is the only place in the United States where you can enjoy this Belgian game. You roll balls down a lane and try to get them as close to the feather as possible. It's similar to bocce ball, but better. The food here is delicious. The mussels are phenomenal! I also enjoyed my sausage, cabbage, and spinach mashed potatoes. They have their own large free parking lot, which is so nice. This place is a must try.

Came by here for dinner one evening when my friends and I were in Detroit this past summer. Apparently, the actor/comedian Keegan Michael Key had spoken highly of this place, and that was enough of a reason for one of my friends to want to come by here. Once we came in here, we were greeted and served by 2 very friendly servers. Their menu consists of primarily Belgian dishes and specialties. We opted for an order of their pretzel sticks with a cheese dip to start with, and I got their grilled cheese sandwich with fries and an additional side of green beans added on. I realize neither of those dishes are particularly unique to Belgian, but traditional Belgian food isn't very vegetarian friendly also, so I was limited to what I could have. The true draw of this place is their unique feather bowling lanes. Both lanes were taken when we were done with our meal and had wandered over to peruse. We were a little timid about playing against anybody else, but a very nice family played let us play against them and told us the rules of the game. It was very fun, albeit very messy as the lanes are sort of carved into the dirt. We didn't get to see any live music here, but that along with their large beer menu and feather bowling makes this a pretty unique place to come visit. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to try something new for a change.

An eastside family-owned staple since the 1930's, when it served a Belgian enclave, then located near Grosse Pointe, Michigan. It continues this tradition, serving an extensive selection of Belgian beer, along with a great number of other beers and hard liquor. One of their specialties are mussels, that are offered several ways ($21.95). I have had all three versions and have never been disappointed. They also offer Belgian-style rabbit, sausage, and beer stew entrees, as well as a selection of burgers and other bar food. It has a great, vintage bar/restaurant interior, and offers traditional Belgian feather bowling in the back (think sort of bocce ball in a trough). They have league play, but you can reserve a "lane" as well. There is outdoor dining in season. Friendly staff, with a lot of regular customers, and a true "neighborhood" feel.

This place is legendary & one of a kind. We had a large group gathering on a Thursday, we ate veggie burgers, muscles, Rueben's, Cheese sticks, Brussel sprouts with bacon, chicken tenders & drank all of the booze groups with some hard to find beers outside & then went in to hear an amazing blues rock band...ON A Thursday!!! The only game in town for live music, great food, drink's & feather bowling ! Service was friendly and fantastic! This is an institution that offers so much music, food, feather bowling and booze. it truly ranks at the top of the pantheon of all time great American venues!! Will be watching their band lists on Facebook & socials. Never a disappointment!! Go there! Eat drink bowl and enjoy!!

Been in business a long time. Like so many restaurants the food and general ambience has gone down a bit. Kinda loud, food is not memorable and the neighborhood is questionable. The reputation far exceeds the restaurant of today.

Cadieux Cafe is a great little Belgian spot on Mack close to Grosse Point. The live music is amazing, and the food is just as good! Be sure to order up the mussels! They have different variations & the portions are large enough to share! The beer selection is vast, a lot of imports. There is a large patio to chill outside. The servers are inviting & the space is cozy. Live music Thursday through Sunday!

What a fantastic evening!!! Better than expected... and I had great expectations! I've been waiting to go here for over 20 years to try feather bowling. Only place in the US that has it... and it was super fun! Prices were great on both bowling and drinks. It was bar service, but pretty easy to get a drink and the bar 'helper' was amazing! They had a pretty decent band going on... it was a Friday night. But out at the bowling area, it wasn't over whelming... we could talk and enjoy the band at the same time. Enjoy! Seriously, an absolutely amazing time!

Updated Review: Cadieux Cafe is an experience! If you know, you know.... Most recently, a group of us attended a Booze Cruise and hung out with "JR" the owner of Cadieux Cafe where the after party was being held. We had an absolute blast! The Cadieux Cafe now has an outdoor patio area for live music performances. We were starving and ordered Thai Curry Mussels, Spicy Mussels, Steak Tips, and Chicken tenders. Everything was fantastic, especially the chicken tenders. I'm still thinking about those tenders! I think they were the best I've ever tasted. We stayed for the live entertainment; it was a perfect night! I can't wait to rep my Detroit Mussels Harder T-shirt! Haha

So disappointed. Karaoke DJ had the system way too loud. Some were having fun but we came for mussels and Belgian beer and couldn't hear each other. We decided to sit outside. Our table - and others had dead fish flies all over it. After a minute or so, we realized there was no service available outside (or inside). I asked the bartender what the deal was and he said we could order from him and someone would bring our food- drinks were served only at the bar to take back to your table. We only saw 3 front of the house employees. Used to love this place. Website touts it as the Cadieux Cafe of old but it has taken a major slide downhill. Sad.

I'm upset that this place went from having the best fries with a variety of amazing sauces to accompany them to just bland crappy bar fries. Like we went from 'would you like the garlic aioli or zesty?' to 'would you like catchup with your totally unseasoned fries?' They're still cooked well, but why take away the sauces and seasonings? Most of the food is just okay or a bit underwhelming, but the mussels and steaktips are fantastic (Take the lettuce off the poboy and you have a 70% bread sandwich). I made a habit out of going for the mussels and fries most of the time and was always super content until someone decided to make a really stupid and terrible decision. I'm far from alone on this. Half the time this place is brought up someone brings up the fries the same way people did with McDonald's in the 90s. While on the subject, the mussels used to be consistently good. Now, it's a bit hit or miss. Sometimes you get a lot and they're all hot and there's a good bit of broth. Sometimes it's like half of what you ordered the last time and they're cold and there's hardly enough broth to dip more than a few of them. I go to Cadeiux because I like feather bowling and it can be a pretty fun place you can invite a lot of friends to. Speaking for myself, I care more about the food than the fun because I'm usually getting dragged into being social and hope to at least just enjoy the food. The food here has been excellent, but lately a lot of it has felt corner-cuttingly demoted. Like I'd rather just pay an extra few bucks if that's what it takes to eat a proper sandwich.

Carrot cake is out of this F'ing world! Best carrot cake besides gramma's homemade! I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!

Per the Cadieux Cafe website it states: "Reservations for dinner are accepted for groups of six or more. " We were a party of four who arrived at 6:15 p.m. on a Saturday night. Having been there before, we walked in and there was an open table which could accommodate us. We sat down and the waitress came by and said she had meant to put a reservation sign on the table we were sitting at but didn't get to it. The place was quite empty at 6:15 p.m. We were told that the place was booked at 7 p.m. with numerous reservations. We said I'm sure we'll be out by 7 p.m. as we just want to eat. We were told NO we could sit there and there was no place for us that night. She said if we wanted a reservation we should have went to Resy. Well, due to their website information I thought a party of 4 couldn't get a reservation. Very irritating and irresponsible. Someone needs to clarify the website reservation policy or clarify what is accepted for walk ins that arrive 45 minutes before the busy time. Really doesn't a hamburger take less than 15 minutes to cook. Doubt I'll return. The bummer is I had out-of-town guests that night that had never been there. Cadieux Cafe didn't give a hoot for any inconvenience on our part.

The food was amazing and so was the service. I recommend the Belgian Dip and the Hot Wings! The service was extraordinary.

I have been to Cadieux Cafe before, but never to eat. It's a great Belgian-style restaurant on the Detroit/Grosse Pointe border and reminds me a lot of Europe. The mussels were great - flavorful and fresh - not to mention the portion was HUGE. Large enough to share. The steak tips had this incredibly flavorful sauce; each bite was tender and perfectly cooked. Of course, they are known for their feather bowling. Two lanes are available for rent, and they have a large outdoor space in the warmer months.

Sandwiches and live music! Say Less. This restaurant is famous for feather bowl, however they have two stages for live music. My husband ordered a cheeseburger with bacon and I had the patty melt. The sandwich was perfectly toasted and the meat was fresh. Our bartender was super sweet and attentive! Great service!

Hidden gem. Great live music. Very eclectic. Good food. Awesome service! I will be back

I was visiting family in Detroit. I went to Cadieux Cafe years ago and loved it. Was hoping it still had the gift. It definitely still does. We went on a Friday. There was live music that was really great. It was a band and fair warning--it was loud. But that was the atmosphere. And what was unusual is this was a great music venue that was also a place for really exceptional food. The mussels are king here and wow were they good! Prepared perfectly. So often mussels are over cooked and rubbery. Not here. Super chill/cool crowd and real fun vibe. Can't wait to go back!

There's ever only two reasons I have ever come here for and it's for feather bowling, which is the only place I know of that has such a thing and mussels. I have been here with family, friends and for a department Christmas event here before. The food is okay, not their specialty, it's all decent. People come here for the atmosphere and the feather bowling, which is actually much harder the it looks. The wooden thick disc balls don't quite roll the way you want them too, ever. The wooden discs are shaped like a cheese wheel and is known as Trabollen in Belgium. It's similar or curling. The lanes are curved with dirt or sand. It's a good social activity.

I was wondering why the Cadieux only had 3.5 stars when it's one of the best spots around, but I read a bit and now I see, ahh...the food. You don't come here for the food. You come to hang out, grab a drink, maybe feather bowl, and supplement with some fries or a burger. It has a small, special feel, and most of the people here have been coming for years. But it isn't quite divey because it's not dirty, just casual. A place to shoot the shit. The patio is absolutely AMAZING. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating, spaced out, beautiful string lights, live music sets the tone but isn't too loud/you can still hear your friends. I love that the crowd ranges from young to older, plain to eccentric...unpretentious. They've been understaffed lately, like a lot of places, so food may take a little longer and new employees might not have all of your answers ("I think a Jack & coke is, like, $6?" "I can't find the PBR, is Hamm's okay?"). Somehow, the employees all seemed to be in good enough moods even with the hiccups.

A very cool spot tucked away in East English village. There's a large outdoor patio with live music, a garage bar, feather bowling lanes and an interior restaurant. The menu features Belgian classics like mussels, Belgian French soup and even rabbit. The service and music were both great and I will definitely be back! They also serve all you can eat mussels for $21 on Mondays

Between the great food the good prices and the awesome staff this is one of my favorite places to go. I don't get to pop in as much as I'd like any more but every time I have the chance I do. And by the way have you tried feather bowling?? So much fun!

My Belgian relatives and I enjoyed an afternoon of feather bowling at the Cadieux Cafe. Our crowd consisted of kiddos, twenty somethings, forty somethings and retirees. Everyone had a blast. Our bartender Catherine was incredible. Efficient, excellent Belgian beer recommendations, friendly, photogenic and seemed to handle everything from bar orders to reservations for feather bowling. She is truly a gem in the "D". Thanks for a great time Catherine.

Stopped in again for some unbelievable jazz music on Sunday. Wow! Amazing. Awesome selection of Belgium beers and you have to have mussels. Wire had mussels and I had the rabbit. Rabbit was flipping amazing. Highly recommend this no frills bar and, if you're feeling froggy, play some featherbowling!

Went here on a Friday night with friends. Live band was playing and although it was a bit loud- lots of fun. Most of the table has mussels which came from in a healthy serving. Blackened chicken was also a choice and quite spicy! Great beer choice, dubbels, triples, and quads. If you want to feather bowl- better reserve a lane as there are only two. It's $50 for an hour. Lanes are large and good for multiplayers. It's not an easy sport and needs strategy.

Fun place with all you can eat mussels on Mondays . Fantastic beer selections . Feather bowling and live music a plus

The feather bowling is a lot of fun. Unfortunately the food is horrible. It must have been sitting a long time...fries were cold, my "grilled" cheese was more like a barely toasted cheese sandwich...not even warm. I would have sent it back but our waitress (bless her) was extremely busy and therefore we could never get her attention when we needed something. We asked for ketchup (we had a table of 8) and she brought us a bottle that was empty.

I love the Cadieux. It's been added to but not changed essentially. I hate when something good is altered but not made better. This place is still authentic more so than most places these days. I like the mussels done many ways. All ways are good. I also love a rousing game of feather bowling. I love it because I'm a decent player. I like the new owner John. He's cool. I like live music. I like bands that jam. There is so much talent in these parts. Detroit has some real well trained musicians playing some real dive bars. I like all of these things in combination and so I very highly recommend this place.

Out of food is BS! I came up for the holidays to visit a friend and he raved about this place. Came by Monday night and the were all out of food. Ummm prepare! Ridiculous. Raved on out the mussels and all I could get were fries and wings. GFY All the server had to say was Merry Christmas and quickly bolted away and had to find someone to retrieve her. What a joke. Screw this place. Lazy ass cooks!

Went there on a Saturday night for dinner before our feather bowling lane rental for a large group. We waited a long time for a table, call ahead to get a reservation, I never knew they took them. Apparently there was a band playing that night, so there was an $8 cover charge each. (They were loud even when warming up, which took a long time. Even with the slow service, we only heard a few songs. Not a good setting if you want to chat with your party). Service was very slow, just getting soup to start with was a 20 min wait. I understand the staff shortage that most places are experiencing, but that long for soup, seemed like a lot. The chowder was decent, needed some seasoning. I ordered the Belgian Stew which was good, could've have been hotter. My boyfriend got the fish and chips which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also ordered pommes frites with all 3 sauces, because I can't go there and not get them. Next time we go, we have to try the mussels, which they are known for, they smelled amazing! If you go there, try to reserve a lane for an hour of feather bowling, it's a really fun experience. The group we were with, rented both lanes for a few hours. It seems like the new owners have put some money into the place, seems brighter inside. They added t.v. screens to view the games better. There is an awesome looking patio, that I would like to check out when the weather is better.

Has some of the best Belgian beer offerings in the Detroit area. (A place in AA has some good Belgian beer too). Excellent fish and chips. One of these days must try the mussels. Really enjoy the outdoor concert venue. Nice biergarten, but could use some shade. Make sure to bring some sunscreen if sunny.

Now that Covid is over, the Cadieux is thankfully back, and better than ever. It had been quite sometime since I've been here, and I was a bit afraid of how Covid had affected the place. To say I was pleasantly surprised as an understatement. We came for an early dinner on father's Day this year (we couldn't come by earlier, they open at 2 pm) because I had a real hankering for mussels and the best Belgian beer selection this side of Antwerp. Pulling into the newly graded and stoned parking lot, I was surprised to see a new outdoor dining area, complete with stage. They have evidently purchased a couple of the houses behind, evidently to increase parking for customers by creating a separate employee parking area, as well as a separate bar that is inside the old garage of the one house. Upon entering the classic 40s façade, I was glad to see that the main part of the bar/restaurant remains cool and eclectic. As always I was not disappointed with the food, as all but my daughter ended up getting mussels. A nice new addition is the fact you can get half orders of the regular mussels, something both my wife and my 74 year old mother appreciated. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the famous feather bowling area has been kept pretty much the same. However it definitely seems lighter, mainly by the addition of a glass garage door in the west wall leading to the aforementioned outdoor seating area, and there's now a railing around the alleys to be able to at least set your beer on, and better seating down the middle. All in all, I will return much more often, and hope to try the outdoor area! .

Service staff was very disappointing. Food was good but left hungary! It's been. A long time and will be just as long before I return l

Service was very poor and slow (1 hour 30 minutes to get our food). Food was just okay. Not like I remember 30 years ago when I last visited this place.

They claim to be known for mussels. Not so much! I was served a mussels dinner which was a large bowl that had cold mussels on top and a warm, but not hot, broth about 1/3 full. Seems the bowl was taken from the fridge and sauce dumped in without even trying to reheat all the mussels. The mussels were very small too (maybe not fair to compare with Atlantic ocean seafood spots I am used to) . All-in-all disappointing dish - will not go back. The air conditioning needs an upgrade. The dining area was frigid; when I asked for ceiling fans and AC to be reduced (most people were trying to find jackets) the wait staff said no as the kitchen was 95 degrees.

Party of 11 at 5:30pm. Dining room was 80+% empty. Terrible service, cold soup, cold stew. Members of our party had to go to the bar and get their drinks. Waitress was completely inattentive and seemed to care less about service. Bowls, plates and cups piled on our table. Unemptied mussel shell bowls overflowing. Had to repeatedly request butter and mustard for the mussels. nearly 30 minute wait for additional mussels. Same general situation happened in September when we visited with a party of 8. Management should review the service and food quality. Overall another genuinely awful dining experience.

Hi John! Thanks for commenting on my review 2 years later! FYI I did mention to the waitress the foul smell of the oysters and she's the one that suggested it was the possibly a mix of the vinegar and garlic. The no flash photography was posted clear as day it's not something I arbitrarily made up. You could have just taken the critique and said come back and give us a try we'll try to do better. Instead of responding in a passive aggressive manner to a reviewer next time try to ask questions about their experience. Most places who have genuine concern about their patrons reach out privately and or leave a contact number so they can rectify it not invalidate a review that is tasteless.

First time diner at Cadieux Cafe, been driving past it for 4 years and finally decided to give it a try. There is ample parking and a well lit parking area behind the bar/cafe. The inside has 4 tops and then group seating tables in the middle that hold 16 roughly. They have 70 beers on the menu. This is a Belgian restaurant bar. I had the beef stew which was delicious, however the portion size was about half what I needed to fill me up. My cohort had the rabbit, which he also said was delicious. We each had a beer, which was somewhat pricey $9.25 for a bottle, however it was delicious. The female waitress was very friendly and gave a lot of tips on what to try, what was their best plates and what their popular dishes were. What I didn't like was the fact there was a live band playing, so there was no talking at dinner, it was way too loud. The Cadieux cafe has feather bowling in the back also, look it up if you don't know what it is. Somewhat cool I think, and definitely different. Overall I give them a 4 star rating because the food was delicious. I just wish the portion size was bigger. I left and had a beef sandwich because I was still hungry.

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Servers are great even when short staffed. The new backyard patio is great for shows and hanging out in the summer to eat a big pile of mussels. The beer list is on point and I haven't had anything bad to eat here yet - their French fries are perfect and I always get some when I come. I've had good luck with the Reuben, their fried fish and love the soups. Featherbowling lanes were revamped this year! They're looking great.

Cadieux Cafe is a classic. Happy to see the new outdoor facility for music. Happy someone took it over so it is still an institution. Feather Bowling? Yes! Just don't eat here. It took 45 min in an empty dining room to get the cup of lousy chili. Then we got our horrible meals. 13.95 for a sad, cold tasteless "Belgium dip" and 14.95 for two little waffles and 2 chicken straps? The grease was so old it was all I could taste with the fries. The menu online was 30% cheaper than the one we were handed. I know we are not fine dining here but I can't remember the last time I had such bad food. Waitress was sweet. Drinks were good. $63. I'm still hungry. What a disappointment. I will never eat here again. Mussels maybe. Look at this salt shaker? It says it all.

Great food & great service & good local bands. We were there for the Mussel Beach fest. There were 6 of us, and we had reservations. Each of us had a different entree - my husband had a bowl of the mussels in Thai curry, I had a beef sandwich (the dip), my friend had the beef dinner and another friend of ours had the fish-and-chips, a hamburger & chicken wings were consumed also. The food was wonderful as was the service for a busy Saturday night. We all agreed. We Will be back!!

My review in strictly on feather bowling. I came for an event and can't wait to come back! Feather Bowling was so much fun and could easily be done with a large group. My only issue was that the girl explaining the rules didn't exactly explain them. She just told us to roll and try to get close to the feather. Luckily the rules were listed on the wall. I can't wait to come back again!

Great place for pub grub with a top shelf selection of beer. The new ownership have invested a lot into the infrastructure and comfort of the customers. Home of the world's best Featherbowling.

Feather bowling is great! It's a 5/5 dive bar! I have no idea how someone could rate this gem 1/5 stars, what a Karen.

I was disappointed at the condition of the Feather Bowling lanes. It was like bowling in a sand box, and the amount of dust in the air was obnoxious. I understand that they were rebuilt during the shutdown but for $50.00 an hour I expected them to be in better shape than that. I felt bad for the host who rented them.