Three Cats [at Leon & Lulu]

Small plates restaurant · Clawson

Three Cats [at Leon & Lulu]

Small plates restaurant · Clawson

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116 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017

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Warm bar & restaurant featuring quirky, artsy decor, refined American dishes & cocktails.  

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116 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017 Get directions

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116 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017 Get directions

+1 248 288 4858
threecatscafe.com
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"Three Cats Restaurant chef and longtime metro Detroit restaurateur Matt Prentice has died at the age of 62 following a brief, non-COVID-19 illness. Prentice, along with Mary Liz Curtin of retail store Leon and Lulu, opened Three Cats inside the former Clawson Theatre next door to Curtin’s shop on 14 Mile Road in 2019." - BethMcKibben

Metro Detroit Restaurateur and Chef Matt Prentice Dies at 62 - Eater Detroit
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"This cozy Clawson restaurant is doing an Easter menu with roasted pork loin, wild mushroom bisque, and a flourless chocolate cake (plus other sides) for $25.95 per person. Advance orders are required, and while there’s no precise cut-off day or time, the restaurant warns that quantities are limited so: get in early. Delivery is an option, too." - Brenna Houck, Tim Forster

Where to Order Easter Brunch or Dinner in Metro Detroit - Eater Detroit
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"However, it’s also welcomed quite a few new business — namely White Wolf Patisserie and Three Cats." - Brenna Houck

New Bar Called Pumachug to Open in Former Black Lotus Space in Clawson - Eater Detroit
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"A forthcoming Clawson restaurant from chef Matt Prentice and Leon & Lulu co-owner Mary Liz Curtain has an opening date. Three Cats (formerly Three Cats and a Cook) is slated to debut on Friday, September 20 in the old Clawson Theatre with American cuisine and a full bar, the Detroit News reports." - Brenna Houck

Cannabis Drink Brand Acquires Rochester Mills Production Brewery - Eater Detroit
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Michelle Christl

Google
Lovely place! Such a fun environment. Food was really good. Would pass on the $15 Caesar as it was barely a side salad. Added a $15 flat iron steak that was really good. Must try the chicken salad and the 4 cheese grilled cheese that is served with a side of tomato soup! Good drink menu available as well.

AJ Doppke

Google
Good place for a date night. Really enjoyed the live music. Staff are very nice. Food is hit or miss depending on what you order. Limited menu but is GF, vegan, vegetarian, and generally green friendly. Cocktails weren't great, but they warned us the bartender dipped during dinner service.

Michelle Armbruster

Google
Such a great surprise! This quirky spot was perfect for Easter brunch. They even had a bunny magician and the Mad Hatter. Drinks were amazing and unique. Food was creative and delicious!! We will come back!

Ryan Cawood

Google
Fantastic first experience, excellent food and service! Jessica took amazing care of us and all the food was delicious!!! The soups and scallops were some of the best I’ve ever had! Will definitely be returning to try more of the menu!

Kathleen LaTosch

Google
This place has a great eclectic atmosphere - loved the vibe, lots of interesting things to look at. Decor was varied & comfortable. Food was amazing! We had the mushroom salad, risotto and steak. Absolute favorite was the risotto - with salmon cooked with a perfect seared crust on the outside, tender on the inside. Dined with Celiac guest who did not have a reaction. Several gluten free options. Would have liked to have seen more gluten free appetizer options. Free adjacent parking, all one level, and wheelchair accessible too.

Steph Ibarra

Google
We had a male server who was awesome, friendly and great with our 3 year old. The food was very very good. You could tell fresh and made with passion. My only wish was the portions were a little bigger. We got the streak which was very tender and flavorful, the mashed potatoes were amazing! We also got the mushroom risotto which was really good. Chocolate ice cream was great too! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!

The Strand Magazine

Google
I come for the fantastic service and vibe at Three Cats. The food is very good, I wish the menu was expanded a little more. But they have very food salads. A great brunch. And a tv with old films playing in the background, plus a shop inside the restaurant? Can anyone think of a more novel concept. James and Jeff are fantastic servers, intuitive, never pushy and genuinely concerned about your dining experience. A great terrace as well. I just wish they expanded their hours.

Olga Schmidt

Google
A very unique place with cool decor and good atmosphere. I am a big fan of the food at 3 cats. I am always getting their soup and something new that is on the menu. They have an outdoor patio for those warm days. If you are in the area it’s a good place to eat.

Brian W.

Yelp
My wife & had dinner here for the first time. It was very easy to find. It has a Clawson theatre marquee. The atmosphere is wonderful. As we walked it we were welcomed. Heide was our waitress. Her service was outstanding. I had the Legally Blonde drink. It was great. I then had the Tomato Soup ( very tasty). My main course was the Sweet Beet Salad with sliced flat iron steak on top. My wife had Risotto with wild mushrooms and Shrimp. She, very much, enjoyed it. For dessert we split a piece of Chocolate Cake. All the food was wonderful. We were served on old china. The presentation was also outstanding (pictures below). There was a singer and she was wonderful. We were told about the Saturday & Sunday brunch. We highly recommend it and will be back many times.

Michael T.

Yelp
Unique! the place used to be roller skate rink/Clawson theatre revamped into restaurant and store. It is like a museum inside. I rarely care about the ambiance but this place really goes above and beyond in terms of their attention to detail. On each table there is a roller skate. After ordering food you can walk around and peruse the different artistic figures of which there are many (see my photos). I can't say there is a pattern of theme to these decorations but it makes every corner very interesting to explore. As for the food, we got the French toast, chicken and waffles and tostada. We were told they introduce new items frequently and that the tostada was their new item, and was better than the eggs benedict. We decided to give it a try. The plate was small, but artful. There was chorizo and bean paste for protein, crunchy tostada, and an avocado sauce which was delicious. It did not disappoint. The French toast was good but tasted something out of a state fair. It was fried and crunchy. Good, but not healthy and certainly not what I think of for french toast (which is warm and soft). But the kid loved it so that counts right? The chicken and waffles was delicious. Crispy chicken paired with sweet waffles with slightly sour strawberries, with added maple syrup. All dishes were made well. I think I would be back for their dinner or other brunch items. However, service was sub par. 1 - I had to ask for to order. They seemed to have forgotten about us after giving us a table. 2 - We ordered the mushroom soup which we were excited to try given it was a popular item however they didn't make it. We weren't charged for it but they totally missed that item. 3 - The waiter didn't come back after serving food for drink refills. So ambiance and food was great, service could better.

Daniella L.

Yelp
My friends and I went for brunch on Sunday. The decor was charming, I love the fact they are linked with Leon & Lulu. When I see crafts and art in a setting, it's candy to my eyes. You will need to call in for a reservation because it can get packed, but the lady was able to fit us in because most of us travel 30+ minutes to experience this place. For the main dish, French Toast (cornflake-crusted and Crispy Fried Brioche, Fresh Berries, Powdered Sugar, and Maple Syrup) was so good and not too heavy. It was a good pair with my latte. The only downfall is the prices. From what you get, it is not a reasonable amount. If there was one side, then the prices would make sense. Overall, it was an experience we wanted to enjoy together. Would I recommend this place to others? Yes, the food was good and the atmosphere was great!

Anthony F.

Yelp
Stopped to try this converted old theatre into a restaurant and eclectic antique store for lunch. It's reminds me of an upscale version of a Cracker Barrel from a visual aspect. Tried the "tour off soups". WOW all three were amazing. The pumpkin bisque had a nice pop of nutmeg with a nice sweetness from the pumpkin. The mushroom bisque had a nice puree texture and wonderful rich flavor. The tomato was good but also had a puree texture which I would have preferred a rich creamy to offset the acidic flavor from tomato Tried the "trio of soups".

Susan N.

Yelp
Absolutely loved three cats for brunch! Food is unique! Service is outstanding! Be prepared for a wait, easy shopping to pass the time! A must for a Sunday!!!!

Cheryl S.

Yelp
Definitely an attractive, quirky, interesting, repurposed old movie theatre that offers a very comfortable dining experience. Ambience and friendly, attentive service were the highlights of the dining experience. Five stars here. Overall, our dinners were well plated and sounded interesting, but lacked the flavor, heat and texture we were expecting. Three to four stars but definitely not five. I had the mushroom risotto with scallops added for $8. The tiny pile of teeny-tiny scallops were flavorless and not worth $8. The risotto was not hot or creamy enough and the mushrooms were tough, lacking flavor. It sure looked pretty though. My husband enjoyed his pork chop though initially felt the applesauce was too much. He scraped it off his meat then went back and ate it separately, saying it was really good. The potatoes were good and his pork chop was tended. Our daughter said her flat iron steak was very good, though the dish was thick in a dark brown gravy. In my opinion, the crispy brussel sprout appetizer was the most delicious. By contrast, the mushroom soup was pretty, but wasn't flavorful, creamy or hot enough. Initially my husband rated his entree a five star. When the bill arrived, he was surprised. Our tab came to $165 with tip (no drinks or dessert). The photos for brunch look yummy and I assume the price would be more reasonable. My recommendation is to skip the dinner and come try the brunch.

Laney J.

Yelp
Cool place!!! Great food!! I loved looking at all the greeting cards and memorabilia. Service was outstanding. Outdoor seating too!

Leslie C.

Yelp
Wonderful brunch! I really enjoyed eating on the outside patio. I had a mock tail/cattail called Coyote Ugly and it was fabulous! The black berry syrup was not available so we substituted it with blueberry syrup and it was delicious. I had two of these refreshing drinks. I ordered the Benedict and I loved it. A bagel on the bottom, topped with wilted greens, asparagus, green goddess crème fraiche and perfectly poached eggs. Normally I find asparagus to be a strong, overwhelming flavor but not with this dish. Everything blended perfectly and was delicious. It was served with a side of potato hash and they were the best breakfast potatoes I've had in a long time. Inside is very large, has really cool decor, and fun merchandise. Excellent and friendly service. Private, free parking lot. I look forward to coming back for dinner.

Shelley A.

Yelp
My BF and I both had the mushroom quiche and green salad. O.M.G....my mouth was so happy!! The lemony salad dressing was so delicious--I would have taken a bottle of that home had they sold it! We also had the tomato bisque, which we thought tasted a bit like a delicious pizza sauce. Be patient with the servers...they were terribly understaffed, but all of the staff were really running. This place has really interesting decor. So many things to look at! We'd be happy to go back...the decor is worth the experience alone!

Alyssa S.

Yelp
Always get the quiche and it's always consistently delicious. The place is super cute and quirky. Our waitress was very nice and attentive.

Jessica P.

Yelp
There were 3 of us and we all ordered at the same time. I ordered a salad with salmon, the two people I was with had egg plates and were completely done eating by the time my food finally came out. A bit disheartening they then had to wait for me to finish and I rushed to eat. We finished our drinks and were never asked if we wanted another. Either they put our food in wrong or they were short staff but still frustrating. We didn't go until 1PM they were not overly busy. Cute spot for brunch, quiet and easy to find parking.

Ashlee H.

Yelp
I've passed by this place so many times on the way home. And never thought let me stop in. I had a friend home in from out of town and I saw they had brunch so I figured it's the perfect time to check them out. Well I'm upset I didn't stop in earlier. This place is super freaky cute! Tons of little Nick nacks to purchase, service was great and accommodating, food was delicious, and the ambiance is one of a kind.

Charli O.

Yelp
Stopped here for dinner with a friend on a Thursday evening. We were seated right away and had a server, James, at our table immediately. Water was brought quickly and we ordered after hearing the specials. I had the Baked Potato Soup, which was thick and creamy and the Roasted Sweet Potato and Beet Salad. The salad was quite large and had plenty of sweet potatoes and beets. It was a little heavy on the shallots, but was still delicious! There was live entertainment, with a talented man playing keyboard and singing, not too loud. We didn't feel hurried at all and enjoyed a leisurely meal with great conversation.

Ebenezer's Anni L.

Yelp
Brunch is really the best way to try this place. Been here for a couple of brunches and a couple of dinners, brunch is always good while dinner is hit or miss. I ordered eggs over easy and they came out perfect. Paired with ham and toast, very good meal. Others enjoy their mushroom souffle and beet salad. But it was the chocolate mousse with berries that was the reason many of us came. The creme brulee is also good. Prices are higher than most places and that is the draw back. It was over $30 for my meal. This is a treat not a regular place.

Madison D.

Yelp
Fantastic decor and ambiance. Very unique on the inside. They are a super busy place. The menu is quaint but has interesting options. We went right when they opened at 10, and by 10:30 there were probably 10-12 tables already. Due to the business level, our table could only have a dining time of 1.5 hours and that was totally fine with us. Food was fresh & service was kind. They have options that are vegetarian, vegan & they offer tofu.

Laura W.

Yelp
Super friendly, calm, colorful, and great simple lunch items that they have put a lot of thought into. This was great for a ladylike lunch with my mom.

Nikki T.

Yelp
A few of my friends have recommended Three Cats so I ventured out for Sunday brunch with my friend J. The cafe is a big airy space with lots of light. The cafe also has a wide assortment of greeting cards for every occasion as well as other gift items if you need something to do while waiting for your table. We started with some brunch cocktails, a spicy bloody Mary for J, and I had what was called the Chocolatey Wasted. Think boozy chocolate milkshake 50's-diner style. It was delicious! I had the Southern Benny with pork belly, biscuits, and pepper gravy. J ordered the avocado toast flatbread. J thought her flatbread was short on avocado and too much fluff. So perhaps when ordering this dish, ask for extra avocado? In any case, she finished it off. We also ordered a side of bacon. Yum! I will definitely return for brunch in the future! I recommend making reservations on Open Table.

Michelle D.

Yelp
I went for dinner with a large group of friends. I made the reservation through the phone, and it was a very easy process. Making adjustments afterward was very easy too. Plus, they will remind you of the reservation. The overall experience was very pleasant. The restaurant has private parking, which is another plus because finding parking downtown on a Friday night can be a headache. The place was really spacious, and the interior was very cute! The decoration is a mixture of all sorts of random things with an old vintage vibe that somehow feels like being in a circus. It's really odd, but it's great. The service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The menu is pretty big, and there are some vegan/vegetarian-friendly options. I went for the duck confit and exotic mushroom strudel and also shared the salmon flatbread. The exotic mushroom strudel looked beautiful! Stunning presentation. Nice contrasting colors. And they taste as delicious as they looked. The exterior was crispy and the sauce was delicious. The flatbread is very hearty and comforting. The duck is tender and the flavors are on point. I highly enjoyed the dinner.

Annie A.

Yelp
I was impressed with how stylish this restaurant is when I walked in; it is a lot bigger than I imagined too. We came for a birthday party so I got to see a lot of their brunch menu. The bagels looked homemade so I would say the breakfast sandwiches might be the thing to order (although the sausage looked like it was a little awkward to eat since it rolled around a little). The waffles were covered in corn flakes and were pretty good, although it sort of tasted like chicken lol. The soufflé also looked pretty good and it came with a muffin. I ordered the beet salad and it was a little smaller than I expected. It was just ok compared to similar salads that I have ordered.

Ailun H.

Yelp
Three Cats was a great brunch experience for my friend and me this past Saturday. I'm not sure if they serve items of their brunch menu outside of their brunch hours (Saturdays & Sundays from 10-3) but it's definitely worth it! I'm usually not too impressed by brunch, but there are some unique options here. My friend and I made a reservation in advance but you could probably get away with not making one since it wasn't completely full when we sat down at noon. We were given waters pretty quickly and our server took our orders within a reasonable time. DUCK HASH - 17 This was one of the two "Classics" that stood out to me because I don't often see duck on the menu (especially for brunch). If you like duck, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try. There was a good amount of duck pieces that was tender and tasty. The potatoes were a good carb option which all mixed well with the poached egg and sauce. I also liked the sweet cherries in the hash that gave some bites a tart flavor. This also comes with an everyday bagel with a side of strawberry (?) jam and chives cream cheese. I'd highly recommend giving the bagels a generous layer of jam before the cream cheese and eating that together. So delicious!! You got both sweet and savory - my friend and I both thought the quality of food here was good. Anyway, I'd highly recommend getting this entree here as it was very tasty and unique. Overall, great food experience. The interior looks more like a hipster bookstore/antique furniture store instead of your standard brunch restaurant vibes. The bathrooms here are pretty fancy, too. I will be back!

Lorraine F.

Yelp
Super cute place!! Loved the decor and the vibe. It's a little bit of a gift shop, too. The food was very good. We both just got the 2 eggs, potatoes and sausage. My friend also got the red pepper soup. Delicious!!! I got ordered regular pork sausage, the other order was Turkey sausage and each was well made and tastes great. It came with a lovely house made bagel. I don't know what brand of coffee they serve....but it was so good it's worth mentioning!! Lots of hot refills Heidi was our kind and attentive server and she rounded out a very pleasant experience. I'll definitely return here!!

Taylor M.

Yelp
We decided to come here last minute on a Saturday morning. We were able to be seated right away. The space is really unique and has a great atmosphere. The restaurant is in an old theater and they lean into that a bit which is fun. Cocktails were excellent and reasonably priced. The food is a bit pricier but I feel it is justified for the quality of the food. Our party of three had zero complaints. Service was very attentive and courteous. We are already planning on going back for dinner service! Will definitely come back for another brunch as well (hopefully on a sunny day so we can enjoy the patio). Definitely check this place out if you have the chance!

Aaron R.

Yelp
Hard to believe that I have not yet submitted a review! We come here every month to enjoy a date night or date-brunch. Consistent excellent service, food and ambience. The food is fresh, well-prepared. We often sit at the bar, but also have enjoyed table service as well....all of which is great. This is a great spot for couples or perhaps someone that is entertaining a client or a visitor. Highly recommend!

Bob K.

Yelp
Three cats is a really neat place. I had a little bit of a hard time finding it. I didn't realize it was the old Clawson theater. Regardless, the food is spectacular. They have a really excellent wine selection, and the server was wonderful. Aspects of the decor are great and others seem a bit out of place but it's still a neat place to go. I had the tomahawk pork chop and it was fabulous.

Sewa W.

Yelp
The whimsical theater themed ambiance makes it a worthy visit. There are so many things to look at and greeting cards along the wall for purchase. The staff was very friendly and we were greeted promptly and water glasses kept full. Food wasn't as good as I remember it to be but there were still great bites. The pancakes had great flavor and Ioved my bagel. I would go back and try other things because all the food that was whizzing past us looked great!

Jaime M.

Yelp
Waiting for 15 mins after being seated and it was only after my boyfriend made the comment, "does anyone know we're here"? Did a server approach us. Right as our food was being delivered we were informed the restaurant was out of what we ordered so the server took it upon himself to substitute our entree. Never once was provided beverage refills. Watched as our server had other tables getting up and approaching him with questions, Had to flag him down to get the bill. Never asked how our meal was. Food was cold and drink was short poured for the price. Great ambiance, but that's about it. Most likely won't be coming back.

K M.

Yelp
We really looked forward to trying Three Cats with out-of-town company. The circus-themed space was very cool and kind of reminiscent of a grand, creative October costumed celebration downtown Detroit. Needless to say, the attention given to decor raised my experience expectations. Unfortunately, the waitstaff were inexperienced in customer service excellence. We walked in; only one person looked up out of two at the bar and one at the dining room. No one smiled. I felt unsure we'd arrived during regular business hours. We waited to be seated which was fine. Evidently the hostess was in training. The server offered water, but no effort to refill the empty glasses throughout the meal, despite frequent returns to our table to bring out drinks and the orders. We each received soup selections, but no bread service or even an oyster cracker accompaniment. We had to ask. The menu makes quite a big deal about its cocktail, beer and wine selections, however our server's knowledge of what was actually on hand was as poor as his knowledge of food-beverage pairing. My companion asked for three different menu beverages before one was found on the premises. Expect to pay $12-$15 for wine by the glass; that is, if its available. Cocktails may be a bit more, and mock-tails are available, however even some of those menu selections were not available because ingredients were not in the house. Bummer, the hot soups were served lukewarm. That said, one of our party did enjoy the tomato soup. The shrimp burger was claimed to be spicy but good by those who ordered it. My Mushroom salad with chicken was really oily and flavorless. The grilled breast was barely warm and very dry. All in all, i cannot recommend this restaurant to family and friends. It's a great space with lots of potential, but training is lacking and so are ingredients.

Reem K.

Yelp
This place was cool. The vibes were weird but it's just how it's set up. The food was great. Everything tasted so good and fresh. The cards on the walls are hilarious. The service was good too.

Annette F.

Yelp
Always love brunching at Three Cats. We were there with a party of 8 and the service and food were great. The blueberry pancakes were a big hit as was the mushroom soup. We'll be return customers.

Erin B.

Yelp
Went here for the first time today and was so excited for brunch! First the good: 5 stars for atmosphere - there's lots of cute stuff to look at while you wait for your table, the bathroom is on point (and uses reusable hand towels ) 5 stars for having such a variety on their menu! Lots of vegetarian options, turkey sausage available, and many fun, inventive choices. 2 stars for execution. I had the California style Benedict with a side of turkey sausage and it fell completely flat for me. The tomatoes were underripe, the eggs were undercooked, and the avocado that they subbed for hollandaise was too thick to accomplish that purpose, so the whole thing ate very dry. Add in too dull of a knife to cut through the untoasted bagel they used instead of an English muffin and it was overall an unpleasant experience. The sausage was also overcooked and chewy. The real reason it tipped into 3 stars instead of 4 was the manager though. He stopped by our table trying to push us to order mimosas (which I didn't even see on the brunch cocktail list??) and when I said that I'm sober and he was being too pushy, rather than leaving he mansplained how they had mocktails (that also weren't on the menu) and a mimosa didn't need to contain alcohol. He kept trying to get us to order a flight of something even though it seemed obvious that we weren't interested, and then brought up that he knew a person with a substance use disorder (presumably to justify his attempts to push alcohol??). Overall it was awkward and killed the vibe. He claimed that they're planning to put the mocktails on the menu, and I hope they do- but I also hope that they stop letting this person badger customers. I would consider returning for lunch service to see if it's better than our brunch experience.

Janka D.

Yelp
This place is amazing (especially for a girls night out). Food is delicious and service is great. If you go in the evening you might as well enjoy a glass of wine (or2). & if you were to go during the day you might enjoy boating the store next door/Neon & Lulu. I've returned to Three Cats many times in the past and I see myself revisiting again in the near future. It's my favorite place (by far) in Clawson.

Mary L.

Yelp
Too costly. Service was okay. Weak printed menu. Out of two different desserts. They just came up short. No plans on returning soon. Sorry.

Christopher G.

Yelp
Food was underwhelming and expensive. Had the steak and eggs, the steak lacked depth and was extremely chewy. The poached eggs tasted like they were cooked with vinegar and there was water still sitting in the dish. The potatoes were unseasoned and overcooked additionally, the amount of food that came with the dish was very limited not at all worth the cost of the meal. There was a limited number of people there and despite this the wait service was lacking and not attentive. Also I received no coffee refills while there or any other refills for that matter. The ambiance was nice, however, it is not something that really helps to make the food taste any better or helps the wait staff. Tldr: Everything was underwhelming

Jessica F.

Yelp
3 stars for three cats. It's the food flavor, menu options and ambiance that hold up the stars. Nice selections from a one page menu. Food presentation was on point, the quiche included edible flowers. The outdoor eating area was great; shaded in the afternoon and colorful flowers, didn't even notice street noise. The bummers; service, our server was not super attentive and we had to ask for obvious things (silverware for dessert after plates were cleared.) He literally walked away in the middle of talking, more than once. It took much less time for us to get our food than it took to have our order taken after being sat. Price, the food was good, but imo doesn't match what you get. Was also charged more than menu price for an item, it was a $1 difference, but still a difference. There were more things on the menus that looked good but due to this first time experience, not sure if I'd make the trip again, odds are no.

Jason P.

Yelp
I am more of a dog person but let's not make it this about that, I love the name of this place it makes me think of really good Times food and beverages anytime I see a car with some witty inscription talking about how much they love cats I think of this place so come try it out even if you're a dog person you'll like this place but if you're a cat person you will love it and if you don't own any animals well go out and adopt one there's plenty of places to adopt animals around metro Detroit and then once you adopt one come back here and have some good food. Has Bob Barker said have your pet spayed or neutered will see you next time

Victoria M.

Yelp
Leon and Lulu has been in staple in the downtown Clawson community, so adding Three Cats was a cherry on top. I have been to Three Cats when it used to be called Three Cats Café and have seen it grown. The historic building and eclectic décor is cheerful and welcoming. My most recent visit included lunch with co-workers. We made reservations and upon arrival were quickly seated. It filled up pretty decently for lunch. Our waitress was okay - not overly friendly had a slight attitude when we asked for our bill to be split and she wouldn't split it. Ordered soft drinks and never was offered a refill. One staff member was great with taking away dirty plates and refilling waters. The service also got slow with not getting cashed out until 115p, when we arrived at noon. So be cautious if you have to be back at work at a certain time. The food is delicious but expect small portions and high prices. I went with the 3-soup sampler and a sample is about a few ounces, just enough to try and taste. All three soups were delicious. I also got the confit flatbread which again, tasted delicious but not a lot of food for $16. Enjoyed the atmosphere and food but would only come back for special occasions or happy hour. They had a great beer/wine/cocktail menu but can't drink on the job, so will save that for another time.

Hannah M.

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I was pretty underwhelmed unfortunately. The place is incredibly cute and the decor is stunning. Clearly whoever was designing the place has a great eye for interior decorating. We were able to be seated immediately and the hostess was nice enough to let us shop around before being seated. Unfortunately, this is a case of a restaurant being nothing more than meets the eye. We ordered fries ($8) to share which were the highlight of the meal. From there, the Caesar salad ($14) was overdressed and average. My filet ($30) was under seasoned and gummy - easily the biggest disappointment. Dessert (a $12 brownie sundae) was a slight improvement from the meal but it's hard to mess up brownies and ice cream. Service was fine but our server was very brusque and almost seemed to "throw" our food at us. My dinner alone was almost $100 which I thought was way too high for the quality of the food. Glad I tried it, can't imagine I'll be back.

O K.

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When we first walked in (reservation pre made) the hostess' greeting was: "we have a set time limit of 1.5 hours"...WTH?! Ok, but when it took 15 minutes for our server to ask if we wanted coffee we started getting nervous-lol. 15 minutes later he took our order. Food review: my scrambled eggs were hellacious (aka awful). I had to flag down a server to ask for ketchup and salt. He never reappeared. So i flagged down another one and he did bring it to the table but this was a total of 10-15 minutes later. Now the eggs were ice cold as were to potatoes. Eggs~ Way over done; actually browned. Potatoes were so over cooked I had to scoop them up because my fork couldn't pierce them (can't make this up!). The bacon didn't taste right and my breakfast companions took one bite and left theirs on the plate too. I didn't want to make a fuss and ask if they liked it...that was obvious. Coffee had a weird sour taste. How could this meal get any worse you ask??? The pretentious host came over and said our time was up at the table. Lol- omg. There were 6 (yes I counted them) empty tables and NO one was waiting. I was dining with friends from out of town and thought this place would be a "special treat". Ummmm- maybe for the 3 actual cats they're serving, but for humans? It was an embarrassment for me to no end! How does the saying go? One unhappy customer tells how many people? Three Cats you're going to have to up your game IF you even care. I'm thinking not, or you would NEVER have employed a hostess like this one. My last view was 5 years ago...I had HIGH HOPES! Silly me.

Lisa S.

Yelp
Celebrated another birthday at Three Cats today. It's just such a fun place with something for everyone. We definitely ordered a little of everything - Bloody Marys, mimosas, duck confit hash, corned beef hash, huevos rancheros, french toast plus birthday dessert! They were quite busy, so make sure to get a reservation. Service was exceptional. They make you feel welcomed and at home!

Stacia G.

Yelp
I went here for a cocktail making class and it was for the classics. We had cosmopolitans and a Manhattan. It highlighted Valentine vodka and bourbon. There were a few apps provided. A shrimp cocktail, (a shrimp), flatbread with salmon and capers, and a slider. Nice piece of shrimp and slider was also good. Drinks were not full pours. We decided to stay and eat. I ordered a drink that didn't taste like I thought, the waiter was kind enough to make again, it was a little better. My friends had the beet salad and they enjoyed it. I had the butternut risotto. I expected something a bit more from the risotto. It needed more salt and something else. I didn't finish it. I do love this store front and next door. It was a busy night so that might be what was happening. Full house for the cocktail event. Staff checking is in was a bit nervous by the crowd. Other staff swooped in and helped out.

Jona R.

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Food was fantastic. I have a gluten allergy and they took care of everything. The environment was adorable and had a vintage feel in the best way. The drinks were delicious and our waiter was attentive and super nice! You do need to make a reservation ahead of time because they book up fast. Absolutely recommend coming here for any meal!

Munzer R.

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This is an awesome, quirky spot for brunch. The whole restaurant also acts as a store where you can buy hilarious cards for various occasions and they also have a furniture shop next door with the same owner if you want to see more. The coffee here is also amazing, it's from Sabbath and would highly recommend. Most of the menu items here are good, although I usually get huevos rancheros as my go-to brunch item and didn't love the one here. The french toast is especially good, and have enjoyed most other items I tried.

Amanda B.

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Make a reservation for Brunch! Its the best! Some of my faves are the Three Cats Benedict, The Beet Salad, Kippered salmon. ALSO if you like mushrooms you need to get the mushroom soup its so rich and decadent its my fave.

GG M.

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Cool eclectic vibes, nice atmosphere, friendly service and the cute little store inside makes this place a must-see. The french toast is worth the drive no matter where you're coming from. You can catch live music some nights too...one of my favorite places in Clawson.

Annie B.

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Good food. Good service. Funky ambience. Try it, you'll like it. Next to cool shops

Kim L.

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Well I tried again because they have music on Thursday nights, but the food is still not good or worth the $'s. Our waitress was not good and left us sitting way too long after giving us our menu - 15 minutes before she returned to get our drink order. Wow. We order a beet salad to split, my bf got the burger & I order the salmon flatbread. I'm pretty sure the beets were canned pickled because I could see the can lines on the beet slices. I was so disappointed, I thought they would be fresh roasted for $14 salad. My flatbread looked like it had leftover pieces of salmon from someone's dinner, undercooked flatbread and I couldn't taste the boursin cream. My bf's burger was ok, the lardons were fatty and horrible and inedible. My glass of wine was $11, my bf's bourbon was $15, the check came to $77 for a crappy meal and bad service .Our waitresses demeanor was not great, plates slapped down, took our food when we weren't done, just no skill. I told my bf, tell me no if I ever suggest trying this again. They need to change their model. Less fancy. More basic. Music is good, capitalize on that and serve decent, less expensive food.

Alexandra K.

Yelp
Super kid -friendly and spacious for a weeknight dinner. The mushroom soup was raved about by my sisters, so I tried it, along with the salmon. My husband had a pork chop, and my son had a hamburger. The salmon was absolutely perfect -- served with a delicious and not-too-heavy risotto. The soup was good flavor-wise, but was too salty for me on the whole. My husband devoured the pork chop, and my son -- a notoriously picky toddler -- loved his burger. Would definitely come back. They accommodated our large, 18-person (including 2 toddlers and two infants) without batting an eyelash.

Emily Y.

Yelp
Three cats is an eclectic restaurant with such a unique decor and vibe. We got there at 3:30pm and were told that they were closed but would reopen at 4pm for dinner service. So our names were put down on the reservation list. 4pm came around and we still hadn't received a text or cal saying our table was ready, so we walked back over and realized that they'd seated others that had just walked in, so I had to approach the hostess stand and inform her I had a 4pm reservation - to which she looked on the tablet and had us wait another 5 minutes. Once we were seated, our server, who was great, bought us water and asked what we wanted to drink. We asked for recommendations and he said he was a huge seafood lover, so we ordered three seafood plates and they were all phenomenal. I ordered the pan fried salmon over risotto, and it was all around cooked to perfection. Sometimes salmon can be overly fishy, but this wasn't in the slightest. We also ordered the crab cakes, which I had a bite of, and it was crisp on the outside - soft on the inside - light, fluffy and flavorful. My sister ordered the seafood pasta, I only tried the pasta and it too was flavorful and perfectly cooked. All around, the food tasted great, portions were on the smaller side though. The service from our waiter was great too. I'd definitely recommend and will be coming back!

Dawn V.

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This is just the best vibe- unique menu and atmosphere and so fun! I LOVE that the high screen is playing old movies too! There's so much to look at, you'll have to come back and sit in different places to enjoy it all It's also very spacious with high ceilings so very very Covid safe- we were never anywhere near another person And, of course, that Matt Prentice menu. I've long followed his career and dishes and we were here just a few days before he passed- They've already said they'll keep the wonderful mushroom menu and thank goodness! Order the mushroom streusel and share with a friend- so rich and delicious!

Emmy M.

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This place is always excellent! Fantastic food, atmosphere, and customer service! We have been bringing my 2 year old here since she was a baby. They go above and beyond to make us and her feel welcome. It is so hard to find places with super high quality food that are so family friendly. We have had their brunch, lunch, and dinner. All amazing. I highly recommend.