An homage to owner Kris Lelcaj’s father, “babo” (slang for “dad” in Albanian) is a gourmet, all-day diner in Midtown Detroit. We feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics.

We pride ourselves on carrying products of the highest quality and social responsibility from local, small batch producers. We aim to serve our guests, team members and community with a brand of unmatched hospitality.

A Few of Our Favorites —

avo toast

sliced avocado, pickled red onion, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, zingerman’s multigrain

lemon ricotta pancakes

buttermilk pancakes with fresh ricotta & lemon zest, fresh berries, michigan maple syrup

eggs benny

poached eggs, avocado, smoked bacon, hollandaise, wolferman’s english muffin, home fries

frida skillet

roasted sweet potatoes, baby kale, onion confit, fresh herbs, candied pecans, feta & two eggs cooked to order

truffle fries

shoestring fries, black truffle sea salt, shredded parmesan & garlic aioli

babo burger

grass fed beef patties, american cheese, smoked bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & aioli on a seeded bun

harvest bowl

mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, candied pecans, diced tomato, lemon-honey citronette

See our Full Menu —

evening babo vibes 🌞 we’re pumped to have our dining spaces back open and we’re working extra hard to make sure your dining experience is a safe one. join us for brunch or lunch, friends 🖤

our korean beef cheesesteak is a game changer 💥🤤 bulgogi marinated ribeye, sautéed peppers and onions, grilled kimchi, white cheddar and garlic aioli on a french baguette. order one now at the link in our bio!

you can have a babo picnic OR dine in with us now! we’ve missed you 🤗

today’s the day we reopen our dining spaces and we can’t wait to have you all back in! we will continue to offer delivery/carry out services and keep safety at the forefront of everything that we do. check out our newest menu at the link in our bio and call/email us for a weekend brunch reservation!

#blackouttuesday 🖤

happy sunday y’all! grab some babo brunch to go, bring a blanket, & have a picnic on the DIA lawn! 🌤🍳🥓🥗 p.s. snag a bottle of wine at 50% off 🥂

let’s get down on some brunch, yo 🍳🥑☕️ open for carryout and delivery til 6 today!

in accordance with the state mandate, we won’t be offering dine-in services but you can still get your favorites from babo delivered via DoorDash and GrubHub. we’ll also continue to offer carry-out and curbside service at the shop. our hours will be 10 am - 6 pm daily for the time being. call us at 313-974-6159 or hit the link in our bio to place a delivery order thank you to all of those who continue to support us and other small businesses during this uncertain time 💙

stay safe, friends. we’re monitoring the situation closely and will be open with limited hours of operation. hit the link in our bio for delivery options and more info✌🏼

but first, brunch 🍳🥑☕️🥂

“Lelcaj plans to have Babo – which means “dad” in Albanian, paying homage to his father, who passed away in 2011 – fill the brunch void in Midtown Detroit, with dishes like avocado toast with a truffle salt and lemon zest, and Eggs Benedict, which has applewood smoked bacon instead of ham and a hollandaise made in-house. If brunch isn’t your cup of tea, they will also be serving lunch and dinner, with tacos and burgers being their focal points.”

— Metro Intelligencer

“Babo Detroit would serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as weekend brunch, owner Kris Lelcaj told Crain’s. Lelcaj expects to open around mid-June, seating approximately 65 people in 1,964 square feet.”

— Crain's Detroit Business

“Restaurateur Kris Lelcaj, formerly of SavCo Hospitality in Ann Arbor, is bringing a new “high-end diner” to the Park Shelton building near the Detroit Institute of Arts”

— Eater Detroit

Location

15 E Kirby St, Suite 115
Detroit, MI 48202

Hours

Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm

Contact

313.974.6159

info@babodetroit.com