Honest John's
American restaurant · Midtown ·
All-day breakfast, American classics, jukebox, late-night eats
All-day breakfast, American classics, jukebox, late-night eats
"On Second and Selden Street, I found a laid-back Cass Corridor bar and grill, Honest John’s, which offers an inexpensive breakfast menu that expands into longer brunch hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Diners gather at the bar and in booths under cheeky neon signs, sipping fresh mugs of coffee, bloody marys, and even the occasional glass of breakfast wine while catching up on the news or fighting off last night’s hangover; photographers Michelle and Chris Gerard visited on a Saturday around 11 a.m. at the start of the brunch rush." - Eater Staff
"Honest John’s is known for its cozy atmosphere and late-night hours with cocktails that rotate seasonally — save for the Fromo, a frozen mimosa, which is a staple year-round. It’s hard to imagine a better morning or hangover cure than an order of chicken and waffles or Fruity Pebbles French toast arriving at the table, along with a top off of hot coffee. The bar’s new patio space is opening this summer, and online ordering is available." - Courtney Burk
"Find good, classic pub burgers at this Selden Street bar. Served up with all the fixings on a bun, the classic 100 percent ground chuck burger is a thing of beauty. Kick it up a notch with barbecue, bacon, and cheddar burger. Served until midnight, it’s surely one of the best late-night eats in the city. Online ordering is available if you’d rather take the meal to-go." - Danny Palumbo
"This low-key, divey Midtown pub is popular at night, but it’s also a great first-thing-in-the-morning option for breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. on weekends. The menu features classic breakfast dishes such as omelets and corned beef hash alongside smothered hash browns and Fruity Pebbles french toast. Everything is available for carryout, but customers may also choose to dine-in or sit on the patio. As the morning progresses here, the crowds tend to grow, especially on weekends. Be a pro and order online to-go." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The cure to your hangover, or maybe the cause of it, Honest John’s is worth a trip while spending time around Wayne State’s campus. Known for its cozy atmosphere and late-night hours, cocktails rotate seasonally but the Fromo, a frozen mimosa, is a staple year-round. It’s hard to imagine a better morning until the order of chicken & waffles and Fruity Pebble fFrench tToast arrives at the table." - Amelia Benavides-Colón