Cadieux Cafe

Cadieux Cafe stands as a beloved Detroit institution on the city's east side, serving authentic Belgian cuisine and continuing traditions since 1933. Originally a Prohibition-era speakeasy, this family-owned restaurant has been the social hub for Metro Detroit's Belgian community, maintaining its old-world charm while welcoming everyone to experience Flemish culture. The cafe is famous for its feather bowling, a unique Belgian lawn bowling game that guests can reserve in advance, with league play running from September through April on Tuesday through Thursday evenings. The menu features Belgian specialties including steamed mussels (try Mussels Citroen with garlic lemon butter and dill, or Robert's Spicy Mussels with basil broth), Belgian Rabbit braised in red wine, and the Feather Bowler's Fish & Chips made with Icelandic cod in Belgian beer batter. The restaurant boasts over three dozen Belgian beers alongside 40 more from around the world. Weekend hours extend to midnight, and the seasonal Mussel Beach biergarten offers outdoor dining with a stage and projection screen. Private event spaces accommodate corporate functions and celebrations. The cafe earned recognition from Anthony Bourdain on his TV show No Reservations and received the Michigan Heritage Award for preserving cultural traditions.