Cafe D'Mongos Speakeasy in Detroit

Atmosphere was great, but drinks were not. My margarita was tough to take down. They charged my husband $6 for a Diet Coke!

A hidden gem! Very friendly staff, great vibe. A lot of history here. Food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. We will definitely be back. We will recommend to everyone. Great place, good music and the owners are amazing. Thank you.

Fun place owners are nice people. Had fun

Great music, drinks so stout you feel that youre getting your moneys worth, which somehow feels noticeable with how over priced cocktails have become in Detroit. If your looking for a casual meet up where youll spend more time telling over music at each other, this is the spot... Have fun!!

Worst cocktails Ive ever had. I was suspicious about why everyone was drinking beer..... Good live music, really nice decoration

Very casual, laid back vibe. The staff are super friendly and the drinks are super strong! Don’t miss out on the grilled cheese - delicious. We will be back.

Owner needs to smoke one and chill out. Nice synagogue next door though.

Honestly don’t waste your money here when you can get drinks cheaper, better service, and better grilled cheese somewhere else. There is a two drink minimum but wasnt aware it was per person. I also got the one food item they serve which is grilled cheese; it was burn and didn’t taste that great. 1 sandwich and 1 corona cost $20. They also don’t have drink prices anywhere in the place.

Great place. Great drink pours. Definitely a hidden gem in Detroit.

Nice place to chill. Loud live bang of you like that atmosphere, appears they only serve grilled cheese for food.

This is the fun, funky, crazy, eclectic spot that all the hipsters wish the knew of! Prices are great, drinks are strong. The perfect place to either start, or finish your night downtown!

Cool music, laid back, but bathrooms need a lot of work.

This is a love at first sight kind of place ... you will know within moments of stepping inside. The proprietor is a Detroit institution. The Detroit Brown is a must for whiskey drinkers. Food is simple ... and not really why you are here. Its a scene. My favorite bar in the city.

Very dirty. Drinks served in plastic disposable cups. We went there because we like to explore speakeasies. This was not a good experience

Unique and comfortable spot! Stumbled upon this place by chance while visiting Detroit. It’s a gem! Very friendly staff, good drinks, heavenly grilled cheese that came with ranch, marinara, slaw, chips and a pickle! The atmosphere was lovely and made for one of the most special fun memories of my life! Absolutely will be returning anytime I’m in the city.

This place is AMAZING!!! Very eclectic and charming. I highly recommend!

Great live band, good drink, great vibe. Will go here again.

Great atmosphere, drinks and live music on weekends. If you havent already, highly recommend checking out this long standing gem downtown.

A very unique experience for the very unique. They have a small band that plays jam tunes, the drinks are very meh, but there is no denying the place has character

One of my happy places. I never feel more at home in Detroit as when I’m at Cafe D’mongos. Unpretentious, friendly and vibrant. Perfectly Midwestern. A required stopover whenever we’re home in Michigan. Love, love, LOVE.

This is such a nifty place. It’s a bit of a hole in the wall but still pretty cool. It is difficult to get a table but it’s worth it to wait. The bar is rather small and I wouldn’t say its everyone’s cup of tea. I definitely don’t think my mother or grandmother would ever want to come here but for me the ambiance is incredibly unique and the drinks are very good.The service is ok when it’s busy but it’s a bit understandable when the bar is as busy as it is. I’ve never had a problem reaching the minimum amount for using my card but I do understand why that might frustrate people.

Ive been to this place twice for different occasions and it is PERFECT. This place is awesome and the staff is the BEST. The second time I went there, they were slow when we got there so they gave us a free round of shots and the waiter was amazing. Everyone on their staff is attentive and you CANNOT go wrong coming here for any occasion. *Edited for spelling

Great people, unbelievable Detroit history. Perfect drinks great company

Amazing local talent, great people and all around good vibes. We had the opportunity to meet the owner during our 10th visit. Simple yet delicious menu, reasonably priced booze and great people. Support local business. Side note-This is the very first bar I visited 5 years ago while visiting my girlfriend in Detroit .

Terrible service. No prices on the menu. The decor, while funky, is uncomfortable and does not incline anyone to stay longer than 45 minutes. My party was not told that there was a $15 minimum on cards and so I was forced to buy another beer (which was over priced.Dont waste your time. Look at the crowd when you go there and you see its a tourist spot and no locals are there. If I could give it 0 stars, I would. Its eclectic, doesnt mean its good.

Totally love everything about this place. Just a chill, relaxed atmosphere.

An amazing eclectic mix of people. Extremely friendly, servers and bartenders all very approachable. It was just like the neighborhood bar but of really diverse and inclusive group of people. Ill be back.

This is a quirky, brasserie with loads of character & super-friendly bartenders. Its hipster meets a part of Paris with a Billie Holliday, bluesy vibe. Looks to be a local spot, most are in for a quick drink. In minimalist fashion, there are 3 signature cocktails on the small card drink menu and 1 food option: the famous White Boy Rick grilled cheese. Just order it. Perfect place for a drink. Steps away from Wright & Co. Place to listen to good music and drink something delicious. He has a small menu of very good drinks

If you like grilled cheese and have a strong bladder, d’Mongo’s is for you! Seriously (but I was serious), great people and drinks and entertaining live music makes the place a huge winner. Really local, and the local regulars will immediately know you’re not, but they’re friendly and welcoming nonetheless.

Best bar in Detroit. Live music, strong drinks, great art. It’s a must.

Ended up here after visiting the Monarch Club down the street, and it was such a great way to end the night. Amazing live music, good drinks, vibrant energy and good natured crowd. All around an awesome spot to spend time and forget where you are entirely. Highly recommend.

My favorite bar in the D. It’s always packed for a reason- great music, vibe and people. The staff are incredibly sweet and friendly. I left a $350 jacket there and they kept it safe for me. Love love love it here!

Always a great time when we go here. We went last night for my dads birthday, and we had excellent service. The atmosphere is unlike any other bar in Detroit, and the live music is amazing.

Fantastic place to catch some live music and fine cocktails. Open Thursday through Saturday, its a place I try to frequent often. Cozy with loads of character, I love sitting down for a grilled cheese and a Vernors-inspired drink.

LOVED it!! The atmosphere is awesome and the service was incredible! We were able to joke around with the bartender and enjoy the company of those around us. The grilled cheese was insanely delicious!! We wanted to just keep them coming! Everything is so fairly priced too! Hope to come back soon!

The staff is horrible. I don’t understand how there can be so many great reviews for this place!?!? They are so rude to their customers and treat us like children and yell at you if you have a large party. I have only been here twice but both times were completely horrible experiences. Go somewhere that will treat you with respect. The hostess was the worst person i have ever dealt with in my life and was more concerned about a reservation for their “regulars”. That’s fine and all but don’t treat your customers that are there at the moment spending money like complete trash. I also told her that i won’t be back and she was the worst hostess i have ever dealt with and she said she doesn’t care. Don’t waste your time or money.

Well, I was very excited to go to this place last night after all the good reviews and thinking it was a local Speak Easy. Downtown was busy, Friday night at 9p, Red Wings game, mild weather, lots of people Downtown, tough to find parking. Got to the bar, hostess asked how many (2). She said there were no tables for 2, but we could get a drink and walk around until we get a table but she didnt take my name. Live band was playing, sounded great. Place was very busy, not packed, not full. Waited at the bar for 10 mins to get us drinks. The (2bartenders were too busy making drinks for the bar and the tables to even acknowledge us. The other thing I noticed right away, the place stunk like burning grease/butter, maybe from the grilled cheese sandwiches that I heard they serve, but it stunk badly. I walked around and on the other side of the bar, I found Four empty (4person tables. I asked the hostess why there are 4 empty tables and why cant we sit at one. She said that they cant seat only (2people at those tables. Ok, I have a huge problem with that, there were NO (4person groups waiting to be seated. There were several (2person groups that were standing around. Why not utilize the tables and either seat two (2person groups if they ask us, or just seat US or someone else rather than leave them sit empty while people are waiting to sit and get waited on? I will NOT be going back. So we left and went to The Sugar House and had a great time, way better and awesome staff. And, If you want to go to a true Speak Easy, go to The Relief and Restore in Fenton.

This place was so much fun!! The atmosphere is VERY different and they had live music playing while I was there. Antiques everywhere, even a tiny phone booth at the front of the bar. The place is small, but I think a better word is "intimate". The drinks were STRONG so you absolutely get your moneys worth. Its a fantastic place to go with a group (they have many booths to accommodate parties of 4+and even a great place to go alone or on a date.

This is a very Detroit-themed place with a chill vibe, go here for a Detroit experience. They have amazing local bands and the decor is extremely cozy and unique.

Unmitigated amazingness. To simply describe this place as a friendly dive bar with live music and grilled cheese sandwiches doesnt even do it justice. The clientele are run the gamut of ages and personalities, the drinks are cheap, and everything oozes an undefinable character. In a sea of garbage downtown, this place stands out. Must be experienced to fully comprehend how great it is.

A great spot for a date night. If you are hungry then make sure that you eat before you get there or plan on eating after you leave. When I went they only had one grilled cheese sandwich on the menu but it was the best grilled cheese sandwich that I ever had! They have a full bar and an interesting ambiance.

This is the first place I tell people they need to go to when visiting Detroit. There is no other place like it in the world. It’s impossible to have a bad time here. Order a 1439 or Bees Knees and listen the night away to Carl & Co!

Unfortunately, I didnt spend enough time here, but Im really looking forward to returning. Ive spent many times Downtown on a Saturday afternoon but have failed to get in here because they dont open until 7pm. Thats my biggest complaint. Literally sat at Queens Bar down the street the last time and watched the clock until it was finally time for this place to open.This is what Id call an eclectic dive bar and it has a rather strange lay out. Lots of strange knickknacks hang and sit all over this place. Theres a double bass thats hanging above you on the ceiling (look at my pics). You could spend hours just looking around at everything. Its divided into two sections with the bar on one side and tables on the other. I sat at the bar side but took a peek at the other one and there was live music playing which was cool (didnt have enough time to enjoy it though).The 1/2 hour that I was there saw a rush of people come in as soon as they opened and I can only assume this can make for a lively night if you so chose to spend some quality time there. It just has the kind of atmosphere that demands you to have a good time.Not sure what their beer menu is like but I assume its rather small. They have a signature drink which is Captain Morgan and Faygo Rock & Rye. Its quite tasty. The bartender stated that she filled it about 3/4 of Captains and 1/4 pop but Im not so sure about that. It was not very strong. Not weak, mind you, but not what I was expecting by what she said. The only food they serve is a grilled cheese sandwich. Which I wish I had tried but we had already ate. Too bad because you could smell it walking toward the bathroom and it did smell good!Speaking of bathroom...smallest one ever - I think. A very thin wall separates the mens room from the kitchen/back room and you can hear the conversations that are going on back there. As this is a dive bar, it of course has writing on the walls. Not a complaint really.Looking forward to returning and spending at least a few hours there. Atmosphere is key with me and this place has it to spare! Just open a few hours earlier please. :)

Open only Friday and Saturday night. Make sure to come early if you want to get a seat. They always have a great band. Drinks are strong and relatively affordable. If the place is not too crowded you can have a conversation with the owner or his wife!

Great atmosphere, great selection of adult beverages. Good service, too. Interesting, eclectic clientele.

This place was described to me by a few people, and based on the description, I had to go. Even though it does have "Speakeasy" in the name, it still feels somewhat secluded and hip. Probably the best part is meeting all the people who have been there for decades, like the older woman with white hair who will greet you at the door.There is live music, not sure if its always jazz, but is does exist (unlike another posters opinion). The music is not award-worthy, but thats part of the charm. You might want to skip on the food and just get cocktails.

Great dive barCloses early get there early in the night.Make this one your starterMens room is made out of cardboard and graffiti.Bathroom is super small. Have to ride side saddle on the toilet. 🚽The staff is super cool and knows the menu .Tons of drinks to pick from !Must see 👀

A favorite spot for locals. Great drinks, live music, fun atmosphere. It gets crowded so prepare to squeeze in tight and have fun! If you are looking for true Detroit character (and charactersthis is the place to go!

Another Detroit gem!! Went last Friday night! I love this place. It will be a regular stop for me. The atmosphere is awesome. Everyone was there to have a good time. Drink prices were reasonable. The house band was really good. A place worth checking out.

Went on Halloween with a group of 10 as our last stop for the night. Atmosphere is quirky, lively and interesting. However, the owner was there and he turned out to be an absolute jerk. Complained that my friends and I were "only buying beer" and was extremely rude when we were talking to him. Even said "Dont touch me!" when I placed my hand on his back to lean over to him. (Im a 54" female, so I doubt it was fear.)Id been trying to get my husband to try this place for months. Well NEVER return.