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Cafe D'Mongos Speakeasy

Bar · Downtown ·

Cafe D'Mongos Speakeasy

Bar · Downtown ·
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A Local's Guide to the Best Restaurants in Detroit | Bon Appétit

"Cafe D'Mongo's Speakeasyis the only place downtown that captures predevelopmentTrue Romance/The Crow–era Detroit. Owner/raconteur /former high-level-Detroit- political-operative Larry Mongo purchased the lounge in 1985, mothballed it in 1996, then reopened it for Fridays only in 2007. It has an interior like a fever dream, the house band plays woozy covers of “Darling Nikki” and Kim Wilde, and the grilled cheese sandwiches are very effective belly alcohol sponges." - ByBen Hall

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Eclectic speakeasy with live music, classic drinks & grilled cheese

live music
strong drinks
grilled cheese
speakeasy
eclectic decor
friendly staff
detroit history
dive bar
Google Rating
4.5 (586)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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1439 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

$10–20

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Eclectic speakeasy with live music, classic drinks & grilled cheese

live music
strong drinks
grilled cheese
speakeasy
eclectic decor
friendly staff
detroit history
dive bar
Google Rating
4.5 (586)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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1439 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom
Cozy
Trendy
Good for groups
Touristy
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Cafe D'Mongos Speakeasy by Michelle and Chris Gerard
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