Cadieux Cafe - Detroit, MI Review

For those living in the Detroit-metro area or planning a visit, I would highly recommend the Cadieux Cafe, a classic Belgium haunt.  Teetering on the edge of Detroit and Grosse Pointe, dumpy looking from a distance (and definitely situated in a sketchy neighborhood), one might drive (quickly) by - so, hopefully this review will inspire more people to check it out. 

The Cadieux Cafe has been owned by the same family since the '60s. Since its days as a Prohibition-era speakeasy, the Cadieux Cafe has been a social hub for metro Detroit's Belgian population. Flemish culture flourishes at the Cadieux, which is or has been the unofficial headquarters for an array of clubs promoting pastimes from across the pond, including pigeon racing, archery, bicycling, darts and, of course, feather bowling. The highlight of Cadieux Cafe is definitely feather bowling - but make sure to make reservations WAY in advance (weekends may even require year-in-advance reservations).  (For more information on feather bowling:  http://www.cadieuxcafe.com/featherbowling/).

I find the food to be charming.  Just good, honest fare - the mussels are standout and the burgers are terrific.  They have live music on many nights with a listing on their website.  The bar stays open until 2am Monday - Saturday. 

Don't let the shady surroundings chase you away, Cadieux Cafe is a Detroit classic.