Elgin B.
Yelp
Where do I begin? My friend and I were looking for a nice, chill spot to eat some brunch and catch up on conversation while enjoying some food. We ended up checking out Tribe supper club. A friend of mine used to work at the location, so I was excited to check out the spot for myself finally. I was a bit hesitant when I arrived because I quickly noticed the attire others were entering the facility was a very upscale BET awards vibe. I believed I was way too underdressed for Mimosas and chicken and waffles. But decided to stay anyway. The host and secretary were amiable, and even though I didn't set a reservation, I was seated right away. The interior of the tribe was amazing. The Caribbean and hip-hop vibe, and they just so happen to have a band playing R&B, gospel, and House hits. I was seated in areas where I couldn't see the show, but that wasn't an issue. My waitress was very kind and knowledgeable and did everything she could to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Let's get into the food. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles, which were delicious and seasoned well. I will say I prefer chicken wings, but the breast was still good, and the Waffle was the right amount of crisp. My friend got the steak and eggs, and It was pretty tough. The stake they used was the Filet mignon, which unfortunately didn't meet the mark. We washed everything down with the bottomless mimosas.
Now that we got that out of the way, let's discuss the issues. First off, it was WAY TOO LOUD. The windows were not open, so the sound stayed in the space. I run sound and am also a DJ. The sound was way too loud for brunch at 1:30. Also, the Host talked the entire time throughout the band break. I found it quite annoying. My friend and I were sitting at a circle table, and not only could we not hear each other, but we couldn't get barely two words in because the host wouldn't stop riffing on people like he was on def comedy jam. Don't get me wrong; some folks were enjoying it, maybe because they were made aware of what the environment was like but for me, who came for brunch and beats, which was the advertised event, it was not at all of what I expected. The bottomless mimosas helped the experience because once we were tipsy, it became a party. We voiced our concerns about the host, and it seemed the staff was a bit annoyed with his style as well. We did have a good waitress; however, she was injured after slipping near the kitchen.
I believe she was taken to the hospital, and another wait staff filled in, and they were fantastic too. Also, just as a note, if you're going to Tribe, know that you're also paying for the environment. The bill cost around $130, so it's pretty pricey. That may be why they are trying to give an Extravagant show. We stayed for a bit of the DJ set, which started around 3:30 when the Same Host and new DJ riffed back and forth while playing bangers and RnB. It was cool until we got into the R Kelly conversations, where the host tried to convince the audience they would sing along with the convicted singing legend entering the room. It was time to go after that.
Overall it was a decent experience. If I were a bit more prepared, I could see how Tribe would be a good time. The food was a bit pricey but good. I enjoyed my Chicken and waffles and bottomless mimosas. The staff was excellent and welcoming. The band was great, but the host and the volume brought the experience down a bit for me. But if you are looking for a Hyped Brunch experience, this may be for you. Put on your best fit and dancing shoes and step out to Tribe Supper Club.
3 out of 5