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  • 5/5 Ron R. 9 months ago on Google
    Great hotdogs and one of the best music playlists. Make a little time to flip through their vinyl popup store. Typical great #DetroitFriendly service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local eclectic bar. Lots of vegan food options. Live music and records for sale. Rooftop seating with a separate bar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, wish the menu was expanded. Lots of vegan dishes.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roberta P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love coming Downtown and stopping here for a drink and Lakia dog. Fun atmosphere. And the food is out of this world good. The General Tso deep fried hot dog is my favorite. The flavor is outstanding but the other hot dogs are great too like the Bhan Mi or the PB&J. They may sound weird but they are delicious. If you are near Michigan and Trumbull you should make an effort to stop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is fantastic! So many vegan options and the food was amazing and the drink was super good as well! It has a cool atmosphere, I could spend so long here just vibing to music and hanging out
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JC E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location/ gotta drive around for parking as the area is busy! Lowkey-low lights- vegan! Hotdogs and beef dogs are delicious! Every night brings a different crowd. No frills but all the flavor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charm C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot to meet up at and take in the view of the ballpark. Cool music. Chill rooftop. Gotta get there first. Roof is limited seating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lisa 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the art and music this evening and had a nice night despite a shrill female patron who screamed at the bartender in response to their polite request that she leash her loose dog. “You are the well vodka,” (?) she said, before she stormed off hopefully never to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tre H. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad, this would be a cool spot for a small group. The menu could be organized better but the food is good. Many different options. Service was just alright.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quintin 5 months ago on Google
    Curious little place, with cheap eats, and flavor combos out of this world! Have you ever had a Thai Peanut butter and Ancho-mint jelly grilled cheese and/or hot dog and/or slider?? What about a deep fried hotdog drenched in General Tso's sauce?? Looking for creative flavor combos, hole in the wall/local haunt vibe, drink and drift away into classic funk, rock, and psychedelic music? Well look no further! Come satisfy your late night munchies cravings and all things intergalactic at this niche, nice, and rocking spot. Service was stellar too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grant H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love UFO factory and Laika Dog food in the back! The grilled cheese and hot dogs have so many interesting options to try and I’ve loved them all so far :) The Blue Mermaid is my favorite drink. I’ll be back soon. 🧜‍♀️ 💙
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie T. 10 months ago on Google
    Fun, quirky bar! Tater tots with vegan chili was good but could have had more chili. Friendly and prompt service in a spacious bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert F. 2 years ago on Google
    Hot dogs in a myriads for styles. Cold beer, locals. It’s perfect really. Stop by, you won’t be disappointed. Unless you don’t like low key, dark bars with beer and hotdogs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelyn S. 9 months ago on Google
    Dark, dim interior. Deceiving exterior. Record player and LPs/albums. Yes, a turntable and albums. They have two cases of albums Good, fast, food service. I stopped in to order a carry-out for myself and my sister. I ordered the General Tso hotdog and my sister ordered their Detroiter (chili dog). I was intrigued by their server, Casey, who was running the front house. Casey is a young lady with an old soul. She was familiar with things from my childhood and I’m almost 30 years older than she is…I did ask her age. She loves history and she knows Detroit, Corktown, Southwest Detroit history. I will definitely return to dine in for the full effect of this place to experience the atmosphere. My sister and I enjoyed our hotdogs, which are beef, that we chose along with the tater tots which were perfectly simply seasoned. I had the garlic sauce with the General Tso and I don’t know which way was best…I alternated with and without the garlic each bite. Every bite was delicious. The General Tso hotdog is out of this world, so fitting for service at the UFO Factory! I did not order a drink but they do offer full bar service.

  • 1/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Bartenders ignored me and my friend and repeatedly looked away any time we tried to flag them down. There was almost no one in the bar at the time and two bartenders ignoring us. I saw several others being ignored as well.

  • 5/5 Beau Von H. 6 months ago on Google
    What an amazing find! The champagne flows as the bands continue to jam and jam onwards into the night - what a great spot with happy bartenders like Gus who are kind and welcoming and happy to see us as we trapes along our merry way! Always Go here! phenomenally talented musicians play here and its important that we support these talents.

  • 4/5 Kayla 7 months ago on Google
    Pretty tasty hot dogs. Great vegan options. Decent prices. It’s very dark inside tho. Could barely see the menu or the food when it came out

  • 5/5 Shannèal 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place! Love love love the aesthetic! Bartender was super nice. Good cocktails and vegan dog was top tier!

  • 5/5 Timothy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place to catch a bite to eat, have a drink, or see a band play. This cozy bar is decorated like no other place around. Step into a different world aboard the UFO Factory and let your troubles disolve away. 10 out of 10 highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Beebuns C. 1 year ago on Google
    The service staff was wonderful and the rooftop area is super cool, I just wish they calmed down the use of the fog machine. Couldn't see more than 3 feet in front of you. No idea what the inside of the bar looks like 🤣

  • 5/5 Queen H. 2 years ago on Google
    I always have a good time at this bar! The food is great, they have vegan options, and the drinks are amazingggg! The bartenders are usually very friendly, and they’ll occasionally have live music at night! It’s a fun place to hang out and chill! 😉

  • 5/5 Leonardo D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar with a dive vibe in Corktown. Ideal to grab a beer after work or a cocktail that you wouldn't normally expect to be that good, but it is! Head up to the rooftop (or as they call it Cloud lounge) to enjoy a nice summer evening while sipping on a boozy concoction and perhaps watching the sunset.

  • 4/5 Shawna B. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious, and I appreciate all the vegan options. We were able to enjoy the waffle dogs and some tots. I would recommend the maple cayenne syrup and raspberry dips with it. I think the pb&j one didn't go well with the vegan dog. The tots were crunchy and soft, so good! The wasabi vegan mayo was by far my favorite and I actually liked it best with the waffle dog too. The place was small and a little dismal, but the art was fun. Also, parking wasn't too clear, but we found a spot in the alley near.

  • 4/5 Laura C. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped by here in December at 11 pm after a show for drinks when so many other places had already closed. It’s a fun little hipster dive with friendly bartenders. They had amazing cocktails and a good selection. Clearly most other people came here as well looking for drinks and food after everything else closed. The UFO style and theme was fun. My only gripe was it felt a little bare bones compared to other types of bars. It could use more to lean into that theme and make it even funkier.

  • 5/5 B 2 years ago on Google
    I'm not sure we are the ideal crowd for this place but we loved it. Absolutely fantastic drinks. Would recommend.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth J. 2 years ago on Google
    Can’t believe I never knew about this place until last night! So cool. My bfs friends had this idea to come here and I am glad we did. Lots of vegan options 🥰 drinks were strong too. Outdoor seating upstairs with music.

  • 5/5 Mitchell M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little spot! Mostly, if not completely, vegan menu! Delicious vegan Hot Dog, Detroit Style, complete with Vegan Chili. Amazing little vegan gem with a quirky and charming vibe 💚👍

  • 5/5 Ian C. 2 years ago on Google
    I imagine this is where aliens go to feel human. Out of this world bartenders. They are always respectful and amazing. The food menu is a hidden gem of Detroit. I highly recommend it. They serve craft cocktails that you would not expect by walking in for the first time. Looking forward to the roof bar to open back up!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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