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Babo - Detroit, Detroit, MI

Babo - Detroit

4.8
4.8
502 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
An homage to owner Kris Lelcaj’s father, “babo” (slang for “dad” in Albanian) is a gourmet, all-day diner in Midtown Detroit. We will feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics that will be served up in a bright, lively ambiance.
We pride ourselves on carrying products of the highest quality and social responsibility from local, small batch producers. We will serve our guests, team members and community with a brand of unmatched hospitality. We will cultivate a dining experience that is as remarkable and unique as the city we call home.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 974-6159
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact us at info@babodetroit.com for more info on Catering!
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at info@babodetroit.com for more info on Private Dining!
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    Woodward
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Park Shelton Garage
  • Public transit
    Ferry Street QLine Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    American

  • Detroit

    Best Value

  • Detroit

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babo in Detroit is a delightful brunch and breakfast spot with "amazing food and amazing servers." Known for its "delicious" offerings like creme brulee French toast and unique menu choices, it boasts a cozy and charming atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly and attentive service" makes for a memorable experience.
502 Reviews
  1. Raven

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took a close friend there for her birthday and it was both of our first time being there. We both enjoyed our food a whole lot and we had mimosa flights with the flavors of lavender, mango, and blueberry and they were REALLY good. Highly recommended place and we’ll definitely be returning. Thanks for the great experience and delicious food! 

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  2. Bobbi

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. It was a little loud, but otherwise a pleasant experience.

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  3. Keenon

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food very small venue. Loud area service is subpar.

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  4. Beth

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time here. The food was super delicious and creative. The staff was friendly and professional. My son uses a wheelchair and they were able to accommodate him easily. We will return! Thank you!

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  5. Jennifer

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent , food was great along with the service

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  6. Janay

    VIP

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing per usual. I will always be a customer at Babo Detroit.

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  7. Stephanie

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level made conversation almost impossible and made communication with the wait staff difficult.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Viji

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was great, ambience had a great vibe with good music!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Javi

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is my second time coming here. First time was great, no issues. Second time I was very disappointed. I made a reservation and arrived to see all the tables full. It’s a really small space and we had to wait about 25 minutes before being seated. It’s clear they take any amount of reservations regardless of how busy it is. It’s a popular space so reservations are essentially useless if you just get added to the queue when you arrive. The food took about 45-50 minutes to arrive after we placed the order, which for such a small space seemed like a lot. The food was very good, but the experience wasn’t great today and if this is how it is every other time I come in, I’m disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Bootz

    VIP

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a regular guest. Absolutely love the food and the staff is really nice. The food today was a little off, I got the granola bowl and it was just kind of sad. I wish they would use real granola or maybe something local instead of crushed up natures valley bar. And if you’re only going to give someone just two strawberries, they need to be really really fresh. Again, I’m a regular and I love coming there. Just wanted to give you a little bit of feedback because I don’t think most regulars do. Thanks for always being sweet and professional!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Babo - Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 974-6159.

Babo - Detroit is rated 4.8 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Babo - Detroit

15 E Kirby St, Ste 115, Detroit, MI 48202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodward
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Park Shelton Garage
  • Public transit
    Ferry Street QLine Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (313) 974-6159
  • Catering
    Contact us at info@babodetroit.com for more info on Catering!
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at info@babodetroit.com for more info on Private Dining!
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