Ivanhoe's cafe

If you wanted to eat fine fried perch on the set of 70's mob movie-search no further. Don't let the neighborhood throw you, anyone who was anyone in Detroit history has eaten here. Small, neighborhood cafe/bar with rich history and food to match. Best coleslaw I've ever ingested, and I'm not a coleslaw guy. Screwy hours, but worth the effort. Not a lot of elbow room on busy days, but an opportunity to use the same urinal that local legends Hitman Hearns through Bill Bonds likely christened after a few cocktails.

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!

Seafood Platter outstanding. The whole experience from the coleslaw to the pickles and peppers cabbage soup and the atmosphere it definitely worth more than 5 stars

Food is excellent and plentiful. Always feel like I'm stepping back in time when I go there .

Love the PYC!!! Have been coming here for 37 years and the food and service are always excellent! Had a nice Walleye dinner with a Polish draught beer! I will be back very soon!

We took a close friend to lunch and wanted something special. The Ivanhoe always delivers. I've been going there for decades and lunch today was as good as ever. The service was fast and friendly. If you're in the mood for fish or Polish food with a Polish beer on tap this is a great choice. It wouldn't be a good place for someone trying to have lunch with a 30 minute lunch break. But it was a wonderful place for a delicious leisurely lunch with an old friend in a classic Detroit institution.

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.

I adore this spot in Detroit!!! The ladies that run this are The best!! I can't say enough about it!! Old school but what a fine experience!! Never had a bad meal or service!! Give them support its worth the time and travel!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡