Jordan Loudenslager
Google
I went to Stoney’s Uptown Joint to watch the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers game, and let me tell you, it was one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had in a long time.
I grabbed some food and a Pepsi during halftime and tipped $3.50, but even though I was paying for my stuff, I was asked to leave. I’m homeless, but I’m clean and just trying to watch the game like everyone else. It felt like I was asked to leave just because of that.
So, I stepped outside to watch the game through the window, but then they told me I couldn’t even stand on the sidewalk to do that. Seriously? I wasn’t being disruptive—I just wanted to enjoy the game. I was asked to leave three times, but I stuck it out, defiant, and watched the game through the cold until the end. I wasn’t leaving until the Lions won—and they did, with a final score of 40-34!
The Lions winning was definitely the highlight of my day, but it’s hard to shake how poorly I was treated during the experience. I believe in kindness, and I tipped $3.50, but I still wasn’t shown any in return. It’s honestly really frustrating to be treated this way when all I was doing was trying to enjoy the game. No one should be treated like this, no matter their situation.
A public apology and a free meal, along with a Pepsi (I don’t drink alcohol, so that would be perfect), would go a long way, and I would definitely consider changing my review from one star to five, given how I was treated tonight. I really hope the management takes a look at how they handle situations like this and makes sure no one else has to deal with it.