Longtime, weekday-only cafe with a homey ambiance & a simple menu with seafood, salads & sandwiches.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5249 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48211
Phone: (313) 925-5335
Website: http://ivanhoecafe.com/
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Ivanhoe Cafe – Founded in 1909
The Ivanhoe Cafe, Detroit, is home to the world famous Polish Yacht Club, Just outside the border of beautiful Hamtramck, Michigan!
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… Ivanhoe Cafe, later the Polish Yacht Club. Today, it’s still in the family and continues to fry up some of the best perch dinners in Michigan …
Reviews
Andrew P
A true Detroit classic (116years and still going) great food, service and atmosphere. Everything on the menu was delicious, the cole slaw is a standout. The club sandwich is a monster. There are not many places like this left, make it a point to come here and see it now.
… moreLawrence Rowe
Wish I could put 6 stars. So good and the nostalgia is worth seeing. Give it a try
… moreJack Stone
The nickname for this place is the The Polish Yacht Club. There are photos of many Sea Captains on the walls. Also on the walls are photos of past visitors including Henry Ford. Walk inside and you will love the atmosphere and all the history in this fun restaurant with great food at a very good price. Don’t be afraid of the neighborhood, walk in and you will meet Patti, the owner from her family that has had this place since 1909. The food was home made and great tasting. Joey our server was very friendly and pleasant to take care of us. We’re given fresh pickles, great home coleslaw and because it was in season,fresh tomatoes before we order out lunch. You will not be disappointed you came to try this place.
… moreSeth Kleinglass
A real Detroit original. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! The owners are very friendly and the food is all fresh and homemade. The coleslaw and pickle plate is delicious and served to welcome you. They serve polish beers. The potatoe pancakes were very good. The whole place is a piece of history!
… moreLisica’s Lounge
Quintessentially an Ole School Detroit Bar that jus did a few items on the menu but Oh Boy they are done REALLY good! Opened since 1909 and one of the first restaurants I visited as a child back in 1973 when I immigrated here and lived not tok far from the Cafe/Bar, imagine I come back and nothing has changed! It’s like stepping back into my childhood memories! Ok enough about my mushy memories! The Food! Yea here too nothing has changed but in an excellently delisious way, still the best perch, walleye in town, some of the yummiest Polish Specials but most of all the ambiance here gives off European friendly with low warm lighting vibe that jus made my whole experience Right, jus Right, felt I went back home to Europe and was visiting Baba’s house and she jus happened to have a few people over for Dinner! Ahhhh I’ll be visiting and soon! Side note here the hours vary please call them, reserve a table, come and Enjoy!
… moreNancy Nelms
My husband brought me to the Ivanhoe, having had fond memories from years ago. Though not in the best neighborhood, the bar has the charm of a neighborhood institution.
From the menu that has been in place for years, to the pictures & autographs on the wall, this is the real deal.
Somewhere along the way it acquired the name of the Polish Yacht Club, so there are commodore pictures on the wall.
Though we arrived after the traditional lunch time, the place was emptying out & we waited a LONG time for our food. The ambience , the complimentary cole slaw & pickle plates kept us occupied.
I ordered the $8.95 slim jim sandwich and it was one of the best I have ever had. Loaded with Dearborn ham & cheese & just the right amount of sauce.
My husband was craving the perch & got the lite dinner version for $11.99 that came with a cup of wonderful chicken noodle soup, fries & 5 small, sweet perch filets.
Worth the wait, we will be back. There was a young man keeping an eye on the cars, but we felt safe.
… moreFrom the menu that has been in place for years, to the pictures & autographs on the wall, this is the real deal.
Somewhere along the way it acquired the name of the Polish Yacht Club, so there are commodore pictures on the wall.
Though we arrived after the traditional lunch time, the place was emptying out & we waited a LONG time for our food. The ambience , the complimentary cole slaw & pickle plates kept us occupied.
I ordered the $8.95 slim jim sandwich and it was one of the best I have ever had. Loaded with Dearborn ham & cheese & just the right amount of sauce.
My husband was craving the perch & got the lite dinner version for $11.99 that came with a cup of wonderful chicken noodle soup, fries & 5 small, sweet perch filets.
Worth the wait, we will be back. There was a young man keeping an eye on the cars, but we felt safe.
Gail G
Count your shrimp! Ordered a carry-out shrimp dinner. The shrimp was good and the coleslaw was really good. However, the menu states an 8 piece shrimp dinner, and I only got 7! What’s up with that??
… moreDavid Stevens
Ivanhoe Cafe / Polish Yacht Club is a true gem. You may be intimidated by the neighborhood, and that intimidation would be justified. But if you can get past the outside environment, you’ll be delighted to a meal as close to grandma’s as possible (although the pierogi is underwhelming – much more like Mrs. T’s than Grandma C’s). Holidays are especially busy, and the hours are extremely limited. It’s best to call a day in advance to see if there is seating available.
… moreTerri Downs
This is probably the least discovered GEM in the city. You have to search it to locate it, you’d drive right by, not recognizing it, if you didn’t know what you were looking for. The food, the atmosphere and the delightful staff more than make up for the crumbling neighborhood that surrounds it. Thankful there is someone outside watching out for you and your car. That said, the perch, walleye, pierogi and kielbasa are all tied for yummiest on the menu. Slaw, pickles and peppers, and soup are automatic, before you’ve even ordered your entree. Old school, and you walk in a stranger, you leave as a friend!!
… moreJunepig
The place was like a local town club. The customers here seemed they knew one another. I felt a bit awkward as a foreign stranger, but the owner of the place was kind to me. No need to mention great foods.
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