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Aretha's Jazz Cafe

Jazz club

Compact, easygoing club offering live music & poetry performances, plus a bar & deli sandwiches. People often mention Great, good, music, great, time, amazing, staff, jazz, nice, show,


Address

350 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States

Website

www.jazzcafedetroit.com

Contact

+1 313-887-8501

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (275 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 6 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 6 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 6 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Great (12) good (11) music (10) great (9) time (8) amazing (8) staff (8) jazz (7) nice (7) show (6)
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  • 5/5 Barb S. 1 year ago on Google
    Felt like I was back in the 40s. Beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rina H. 4 years ago on Google
    First time being here, and I was impressed! I would have given this place a five star rating if it weren't for the food, which was a solid 2 out of 5 alone. But the atmosphere, the talent, the love and even the vendors were genuine. I will definitely be back to support! Maybe just eat before I come next time. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T W. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to enjoy the Cypher and it was just amazing overall. The live entertainment, the love that was being brought to everyone. I will definitely go back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 blackpearl R. 6 months ago on Google
    It was my Cousin's Birthday celebration and I performed a few songs from my My Truth album. I love the sound system as well as the hard work the engineer or sound check Guy ( I forgot his name) he put in to make the sound excellent. I would definitely come back and perform again or just be a part of the audience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DeaLana W. 10 months ago on Google
    I went for a private event and this space was amazing! The staff and food were top-tier! I would highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy B. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent place to spend an evening to listen to jazz music. Food was excellent and staff was nice! Definitely will go back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathaniel N. 1 year ago on Google
    oh my goodness we had a great time. nice drinks, wait very good lemon drop martini... off the chain. good music good people and good vibes. I will go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 frubam 4 months ago on Google
    10/29/23: Nice place. Food was a cheeseburger w/bacon and fries, and it was good. Drinks(the two I had) were too sweet for me, but at least not "light" in alcoholic content. Bartender was cool, though not the most talkative. The performances that day were... very impromptu. I'm not sure about how it works, but they do seem to allow beginners, students, or anyone who is interested in doing a live performance come up on stage and perform(assuming that you have to call in advance to be placed in the schedule). The playing(that day) wasn't always perfect for sure, but it was still overall enjoyable listening to people play and appreciate the musical style.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geraldine H. 2 years ago on Google
    The Aretha the Aretha jazz club I had the chicken patty for dinner it was a little spicy for me and I was not to eat it but they in turn offered me another meal wing dings and fries and they were just as good and also refunded me the difference very nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beverly W. 5 months ago on Google
    Comedy show was excellent Mike Chase and them did there thing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vik S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressive place. Did a show with my good friend "Emmanuelle Jacob" and just WOW 🥰 So much history here and glad to be part of it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris P. 6 years ago on Google
    Great time at the Jazz Cafe! Attentive staff No problem parking. Awesome vibes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Belinda T. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great jazz experience with Will Cyprian and Nick Stone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venetta M. 6 months ago on Google
    Grilled Chicken Salad was delicious I would stop in every day just for your salad and My Long Island Iced Tea.. And hear some soft jazz...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JuCee C. 5 months ago on Google
    Golden Ram Entertainment and Funny Man Mike Chase put on an amazing show & I can't wait to see them on the main stage again like father's day. I will recommend more wait staff on the days they put on shows, as it was only 1 waiter on the night of the 28th. But anywho the establishment is very nice, classy decor, definitely a whole grown and sexy vibe. I definitely will come back to another show!! Thank you Aretha Franklin Jazz Cafe, Golden Ram Entertainment & Mike Chase

  • 3/5 Tonya A. 8 months ago on Google
    I was there to see s friend perform. The atmosphere was excellent. Need to showcase more up and coming local artists there, It quaint, intimate and I definitely would go again. I gave 1 star for food because I only had fries, drinks were tasty.

  • 4/5 Frank W. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent venue for intimate setting for any band. Sound is great as well.

  • 5/5 Krystle C. 11 months ago on Google
    I went for an open mic and it was amazing. It was a total vibe. Some awesome acts and the music was great. This was my first time being here and I loved it.

  • 4/5 Scott D. 1 year ago on Google
    nice joint..friendly staff..classy place

  • 5/5 Karen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Intimate gathering and first time seeing a Grammy; most appropriate venue in honoring our Queen, Aretha! Appreciate historical info from superb African Jazz band on Nia, day of Kwanzaa celebration. Great celebration❤

  • 5/5 Clara C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great burger & beverage here. Love the room, great ambiance and will definitely be back to catch a Jazz performance.

  • 5/5 Zoe N (. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the friendliest artists I've ever met. Great wait staff. Great drinks. Great music. Great vibes.

  • 5/5 Ernie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed Will Cyprian immensely last night. Food and drinks on point. Get out of the house and support local artists! Detroit has some of the world’s finest.

  • 5/5 Tonya B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is nice you can go for a date you can stop and have a drink get a bite of food and the atmosphere is amazing

  • 5/5 Sybil C. 1 year ago on Google
    Date night with the husband... Great jazz ensemble... Bens friends jazz legacy. Good food good service welcoming atmosphere 🎶❤

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the most fun ever!!! I'm having a blast. Derek and Eric are amazing every drink they make is delicious. They are sooo very hospitable and I appreciate them. And Ted is awesome. Love this place.💜💜💜💯💯

  • 5/5 Nicole F. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best venues in the world. Ted Nadgey is on of the best people. I love the location, staff and acoustics

  • 4/5 Jesse Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool spot. Great folks working there. They could use better vegan food options though.

  • 5/5 Avon “Ms B” B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this little spot in the city! Great place for up and coming artists, musicians and poets!!!! Food and service is ALWAYS on point!!!

  • 5/5 subbu n. 1 year ago on Google
    What an awesome spot. My wife and I were in town visiting from Canada and we had an amazing even of Jazz. A lot of local musicians performed on the Sunday evening and it was an absolute delight.

  • 5/5 Gregg S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great small venue for beginning to experienced jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. Every Sunday from 6-9PM

  • 5/5 Chandra T. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambiance and the food and service was amazing!! My only problem is the venue was TOO crowded!!

  • 5/5 Matt F. 2 years ago on Google
    Intimate venue with good sound. The small menu has good tasty choices and the food was well prepared.

  • 5/5 Robert B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, nice people, great live music!

  • 4/5 Lisa E. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful space though a little crowded for my taste. I felt bad for the wait staff trying to maneuver in between the tables. It sounded pretty good and I would definitely go back again.

  • 5/5 sybil e. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed shopping at the music hall boutique, listen to music

  • 5/5 Wil L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot.

  • 4/5 Sandy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly environment. Enjoyed the show. Great date night 💖

  • 5/5 Kimberlee D. 2 years ago on Google
    We got free tickets from Greektown Casino.We had a free bus shuttle there and back, to the music hall center on Friday September 10th @ 8:00pm. It was a wonderful time to listen to music from Led Zeppelin! The name of the band was "WindBorne's"! Music of Led Zeppelin. The band & choir was very awesome music! I definitely give it a 10+. We had a really great time, the drinks was also very great. Now they gave us free tickets to "Air Supply" for Friday September 24th. Really looking forward to this show!!! I love Air Supply, every song is awesome😀


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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