Nestled above the Siren Hotel in downtown Detroit, Karl’s is a charming retro diner serving delightful milkshakes, comfort food, and cocktails in a cozy, vintage setting.
"Since 2019, chef Kate Williams’ sleek second-floor lunch counter restaurant Karl’s at the Siren hotel has kept spaghetti on people’s plates and boozy breakfast drinks in their bellies. But, the business’ representatives confirmed the restaurant inside the hotel closed on Tuesday, December 6. No further details have been offered, though the business’s team says they are getting together a plan for the future of the location. In the meantime, Candy Bar — along with the Siren’s other outlets including Albena and Sid Gold’s — are open for fans of the hotel." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The panko-breaded pork cutlet, served old-school-style with a mushroom and onion gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes, is “one of our favorite things,” says chef Kate Williams, owner of Karl’s in Detroit’s Siren Hotel." - Esra Erol
"Chef Kate Williams kicks off a dinner series at Karl’s at the Siren Hotel, exploring Detroit’s culinary history through five-course dinners. Williams previously closed her other restaurant Lady of the House in February due to the pandemic." - BethMcKibben
"This charming luncheonette inside the Siren Hotel offers a bunch of its most popular menu items to-go including buttermilk pancakes with breakfast sausage and cheddar grits. The meal comes on a TV dinner tray. Customers can order online and even throw in a bottle of rosé. Karl’s is also providing dine-in service." - Brenna Houck
"Kate Williams closed her three Detroit restaurants and bars, including Karl's, to ensure employee safety and continued their access to health coverage, including mental health counseling." - Brenna Houck