Babo - Detroit

Name: Babo - Detroit
Address: 15 E Kirby St Ste 115, Detroit, MI, United States, 48202
Telephone: (313) 974-6159
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

294 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(313) 974-6159

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 974-6159
Website
http://babodetroit.com/
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!

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

Popular dishes

Avo Toast$9.00
avocado, pickled red onion, chili flakes, lemon zest & olive oil on multigrain toast
Eggs Benny$15.00
poached eggs, smoked bacon, avocado slices, wolferman's english muffin, hollandaise & home fries
Shakshuka$17.00
spicy moroccan tomato sauce, sauteed peppers & onions, cilantro, jalapeño, poached eggs, grilled naan
Kimchi Patatas Bravas$14.00
garlic roasted potatoes, napa cabbage kimchi, gochujang sauce, garlic aioli, cilantro, two eggs any style
Frida Skillet$14.00
two eggs any style, sweet potatoes, baby kale, onion confit, candied pecans & goat cheese
Diego Skillet$15.00
Two eggs any style, home fries, chorizo, onion, bell pepper, cheddar, pico de gallo & guacamole. Beyond meat substation available
Veggie Omelette$14.00
Brussel sprouts, sauteed peppers & onions, mushroom, tomato, avocado, goat cheese. Served with home fries, toast, fruit or side salad
Greek Omelette$15.00
Lamb kefta, baby kale, diced tomato, feta cheese. Served with home fries, toast, fruit or side salad
Chorizo Omelette$16.00
Pork chorizo, red onion, bell pepper, white cheddar, pico de gallo, guacamole. Served with home fries, toast, fruit or side salad. Beyond meat substitution available
Granola Bowl$9.00
vanilla almond granola, greek yogurt, raw honey, fresh berries & lemon zest
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$16.00
buttermilk pancakes with fresh ricotta & lemon zest, blueberries & michigan maple syrup
Caramel-Apple French Toast$14.00
challah french toast, shaved apple, salted caramel, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Challah French Toast$12.00
thick-cut challah french toast, fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Countryman Breakfast$14.00
two eggs any style, applewood smoked bacon, herb & maple pork sausage, home fries, multigrain toast
Breakfast Smash Sandwich$13.00
two scrambled eggs, white cheddar, smoked bacon, & aioli on buttered challah toast, served with home fries
Chicken & Waffles$14.00
classic style waffle, buttermilk-battered chicken breast, bourbon-cayenne honey, michigan maple syrup
Waffle & Berries$12.00
malted waffle, fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, michigan maple syrup

Sharables

Truffle Fries$8.00
shoestring fries, black truffle, sea salt, grated parmesan, garlic aioli, fresh parsley
Krispy Wings$14.00
tossed in sweet & spicy gochujang sauce with mixed greens & buttermilk ranch
Brussel Sprouts$13.00
crispy fried sprouts, shaved honeycrisp apple, candied pecans, honey-apple cider vinegar sauce, goat cheese

Greens

Kale Caesar$11.00
baby kale, house caesar dressing, chickpea croutons, grated parmesan
Greek Salad$12.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, pickled red onion, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta, greek vinaigrette
Harvest Bowl$13.00
mixed greens, sweet potatoes, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, lemon-honey citronette
Wedge Salad$11.00
iceberg wedge, applewood smoked bacon, diced tomato, blue cheese crumbles, house buttermilk ranch

Handhelds

Babo Burger$15.00
two beef patties, american cheese, smoked bacon, fried egg, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, thousand island, challah bun
Build Your Own Burger$13.00
Grass fed beef or beyond burger. includes lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle plus choice of two toppings: jalapeno, bell pepper, olives, caramelized onion, mushrooms, avocado, pico de gallo, coleslaw, garlic aioli, spicy aioli, thousand island, bacon, fried egg, white cheddar, american, feta, chèvre, bleu cheese
Spicy Chicken Sandwich$14.00
gochujang battered chicken breast, red cabbage slaw, mcclure's sweet & spicy pickles, buttermilk ranch, challah bun
Zay's Jerk Chicken Tacos$14.00
Jamaican jerk seasoned chicken breast, mango salsa, avocado, red cabbage slaw, spicy aioli, corn tortilla. A favorite of detroit piston isaiah stewart!
Grilled Veggie Wrap$14.00
lemon-honey mixed greens, red cabbage slaw, garlic hummus, crispy sprouts, pickled red onion, goat cheese, tandoori naan
Lamb Kefta Wrap$15.00
lemon-honey mixed greens, red cabbage slaw, pickled red onion, ground lamb patties, crumbled feta, tandoori naan
B.E.L.T.$13.00
smoked bacon, fried egg, iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado cream cheese, zingerman's rye toast

Sides

Toast$3.00
zingerman's multigrain, rye or challah
English Muffin$3.00
Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.00
Two Eggs any Style$3.00
Herb & Maple Pork Sausage$4.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon$4.00
Fresh Fruit$4.00
Home Fries$4.00
Shoestring Fries$3.00
Sweet Potato Fries$4.00
served with spicy aioli
Garden Salad$5.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, onion, balsamic dressing
Bowl of Soup$5.00
tomato bisque

Sweets

Churros$9.00
tossed in cinnamon-sugar, served with caramel & chocolate
Chocolate Truffle Cake$9.00
flourless chocolate cake, fresh berries, whipped cream
Fresh Pastries
assorted fresh pastries from zingerman's bakehouse
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Kiddos

Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit & Toast$9.00
French Toast Sticks, Maple Syrup$9.00
Cheeseburger with Fries$11.00
Hamburger with Fries$9.00
Plain Waffle$8.00
Oatmeal$6.00

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for brunch
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Healthy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
American
Detroit
Great for brunch
Detroit
Healthy
Detroit
Neighborhood gem
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails. Very friendly service and lovely ambiance. Very impressed with this restaurant and planning to frequent it going forward.
R
Roxstar
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our brunch meal was the perfect start to the day. I had the shakshuka which had such deep flavor. And my pineapple mimosa was the perfect pairing.
LW
LizW
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to have lunch here before heading over to the Van Gogh show. The food and service were excellent! I would return here in a heartbeat. Great menu, lovely restaurant!
MF
MeFoodYes
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for breakfast for sure! The food, the price, customer service, all were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Healthy and traditional food choices on the menu. If I’m in the area would visit again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I stopped here for brunch. I have a pork allergy so I was bummed that they didn’t have any other choices of meat. I got the French toast and he ordered the waffles and the platter. The French toast was super sweet, but good. If you like a lot of sugar I’d say get it. The chai tea latte almost had me sitting in there till close it was so good. Overall the food was good and the aesthetic of the restaurant was a vibe. Really great server, she remembered everything we ordered to the T, which I appreciated. Give them a try!
TB
TaylorB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Tina was an amazing host! She was very attentive and polite.
JW
JoyW
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great place to have a nice lunch away from the bustle of being directly downtown. I would absolutely come here again,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Food and service was great.
B
Bowtiementor
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great spot to drop in for breakfast or lunch. Parking is tough but the food is worth it. Great espresso drinks too!!
S
Sandra
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
all good except they don't offer decaf coffee (espresso or regular brew)
KG
KimberlyG
Detroit
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I was pleasantly surprised to receive a text informing me that our table was ready almost 30 minutes before our reservation. The small restaurant was filled with guests at the bar, the high tops and the tables, but did not feel crowded and was not overly loud. And, importantly, the service was great...there's a full team that provides attention to all so there's no waiting for food delivery or drink refills. The food and drink menus were perfect for our group, and everything we ordered was delicious. Babo is definitely a great option before or after a visit to the DIA!
DS
DeeS
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service was great, menus changes were accommodated. The atmosphere was fun. Vegan options are possible for an up charge.
JC
JoyC
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. I have eaten here several times over the past few years and it is always consistently good!
SS
ShontaS
Kansas City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bring back the veggie omelette
TM
TaylorM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the perfect place for brunch. We had the spicy chicken sandwich, chicken and waffles, kale Caesar wrap, and lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was delicious! We had cocktails that were delicious and reasonably priced and we got lattes to go. The service was quick and super friendly.
LL
LauriLoops
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Babo is a great hopping brunch/lunch spot in Detroit, located close to the DIA and Wayne State University. There aren't a lot of gluten and dairy-free options on the menu, but they were able to work with our restrictions. Great waitress, atmosphere, and delicious food. Just a little too loud with the talk, music and T.V. But, we're old!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
DIA Van Gough
BN
BrierN
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to Babo and we loved it! The waitstaff couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating and the food and cocktails were outstanding! I can’t wait to go back.
BT
BethT
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a reservation and was seated right away, great choice for breakfast and lunch. Good size portions and delicious. The truffle fries were especially memorable.
M
Megan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious lattes and breakfast! Thrilled to have so many complex and savory options. Perfect brunch location before we visited the art museum.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time at Babo, after hearing great things from anyone who has ever brought it up to me. And I will say, it lived up to the hype. The space is super cute and I feel like the menu has a good variety of options. And it may be premature to say, since I’ve only been here once, but I think Babo is my new favorite brunch spot. I can’t wait to return!
S
joS27
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Worst service for weekend brunch. Very rude staff, they do not even say please and thank you. They will text you that your table is ready and then make you wait an additional half hour while the bar tender openly ignores you and refused to even look in your direction. That does not even take into consideration how long it took to get the food and cocktails at the table. In addition no one ever apologized or showed consideration that it was taking this long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent!! Make a reservation! They are always busy! Tomato bisque, breakfast tacos, fridas skillet and eggs Benedict all great!!
KS
KaylaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have never been disappointed at Babo! The staff and atmosphere are unbeatable, and the food and drink menus are one of a kind. I had a southwest wrap, which gave me a bit of a stomachache due to how greasy it was, however it was so delicious! Will be back again for sure 🫶🏼
LD
Luv2Dine
Detroit
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and delicious food. Parking could be an issue as there is only street parking and Dabo is located near all of the museums so depending on the time and day that you dine be prepared to drive around several times before getting a parking spot.
CQ
ColleenQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was out of this world!!! Staff is so friendly and on top of it. Can’t wait to go back.
MP
MetaP
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was GREAT. The Lavender Cappuccino was EXCELLENT. My food was really good and flavorful, although I would have liked to taste a little more sausage in the skillet I had. I’d definitely go back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
2nd visit for brunch. The quality and variety of food and beverage options for brunch is excellent. During our first visit in July we sat outside on the sidewalk. This time we sat inside the dining room which is small and noisy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and the ambience!! Glad I chose this place for my Sweetest Day breakfast.
JR
JimR
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only thing "wrong" with babo is they need to open a few more locations so more people can enjoy!
m
marial96
Detroit
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
3 of us are brunch at Babo. We had excellent service. The food was amazing- I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, we had an order of truffle fries for the table. My friends had chicken and waffles, and a skillet. The chai tea martini was fantastic. Overall excellent meal and enjoyable time
A
Artt
Detroit
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Babo is a very nice restaurant that serve breakfast (all day) and lunch. It's close to the Detroit Institute of Arts museum and combines well with a visit there. However, you have to reserve in advance because Babo is very very popular. We had eggs Benedict and a very impressive burger (2 patties, cheese, egg, onion). The server was efficient yet friendly and personable. You have to use a QR code menu, but that's OK for us because there is still a human person taking the order, and taking note of special requests. We appreciate their cloth napkins. The decor is charming and original. Why do I downgrade them slightly? Because tables are pretty close together and us older folks find it not very easy to get up from the teetery chairs; and because their wine selection did not include Chardonnay, which is my sweetie's preference. Neither of these are disadvantages to their principal audience, which appears to be under age 40.
NR
NancyR
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Our first time, The experience was very pleasant. Food was well done. We were going to the DIA for Van Gogh exhibit. Very eclectic nice ambiance. Will definitely come back
CL
CathyL
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Delicious food, and lots of chocies. Wonderful service but kinda noisy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Babo is literally one of my favorite places The waitstaff are amazing, always in a great mood and looking super cute! Food is always great. O
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was really great. Overall a 10/10.
D
Dave
Detroit
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hana is absolutely the best!!!
DG
DorisG
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service met our expectations. We all enjoyed our meals and commented on the high quality of the meals we ordered. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu items and very professional. We enjoyed the entire experience and I highly recommend this restaurant. We dined inside and noted the simple and attractive decor.
DB
DaneshaB
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, food and atmosphere! Can’t wait to go back! Everything I had was amazing 🤩

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Babo - Detroit using the Order Online button. Babo - Detroit also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 974-6159.

Babo - Detroit is rated 4.7 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(313) 974-6159

Other options

Order online

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

Additional information

Cross street
Woodward
Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
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

Website
http://babodetroit.com/
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!

Babo - Detroit

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Chicken & Waffles

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Breakfast

Avo Toast$9.00

Eggs Benny$15.00

Shakshuka$17.00

Kimchi Patatas Bravas$14.00

Frida Skillet$14.00

Diego Skillet$15.00

Veggie Omelette$14.00

Greek Omelette$15.00

Chorizo Omelette$16.00

Granola Bowl$9.00

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$16.00

Caramel-Apple French Toast$14.00

Challah French Toast$12.00

Countryman Breakfast$14.00

Breakfast Smash Sandwich$13.00

Chicken & Waffles$14.00

Waffle & Berries$12.00

Sharables

Truffle Fries$8.00

Krispy Wings$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Greens

Kale Caesar$11.00

Greek Salad$12.00

Harvest Bowl$13.00

Wedge Salad$11.00

Handhelds

Babo Burger$15.00

Build Your Own Burger$13.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Zay's Jerk Chicken Tacos$14.00

Grilled Veggie Wrap$14.00

Lamb Kefta Wrap$15.00

B.E.L.T.$13.00

Sides

Toast$3.00

English Muffin$3.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.00

Two Eggs any Style$3.00

Herb & Maple Pork Sausage$4.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon$4.00

Fresh Fruit$4.00

Home Fries$4.00

Shoestring Fries$3.00

Sweet Potato Fries$4.00

Garden Salad$5.00

Bowl of Soup$5.00

Sweets

Churros$9.00

Chocolate Truffle Cake$9.00

Fresh Pastries

Kiddos

Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit & Toast$9.00

French Toast Sticks, Maple Syrup$9.00

Cheeseburger with Fries$11.00

Hamburger with Fries$9.00

Plain Waffle$8.00

Oatmeal$6.00

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