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North Indian, South Indian, Indo-Chinese & Mughalai Cuisine, Catering
5.0 of 5 stars.
Detroit's version of Kuma - an off-the-beaten-path-place oozing deliciousness. Quite simply, my favorite restaurant in Detroit. I hadn't been there for 2 years, but was a regular just after in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why have some broad behind the bar who appears to care less about what beers you serve? If she doesn't know what's on Tap, how can she sell it? Avoid this place on Game Day, or any time it's busy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food in this restaurant was really good. However, the service was horrible. Our waiter was non-verbally rude. His tone was even dry and unenthusiastic in regards to taking our order as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply amazing. Everything is great. I have tried nearly every pork item, and all were amazingly good. The sides are all tasty too. Draft beer selection is amazing. Service is good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I may be the minority here, but I don't think Slow's is all that great. I have tried it on multiple occasions and really don't think the food is the second coming of Christ like some people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is some very nice BBQ that can stand on it's own with the stuff you get from the deep south. I appreciate that they have sauces that cross the BBQ spectrum from Texas, Kansas City, and east and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone else is right: The best BBQ in the area, from the pulled pork to the brisket to the dry-rubbed baby back ribs. (Their regular ribs are less awesome, for whatever random reason.) The sides...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it nice and sloooooow and even a bit spicy. BBQ, yes!Lucky for me Slows BBQ had the answer to my craving. And the answer is... The Yardbird! Pulled Amish chicken breast drenched in mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ in Detroit is served family style and when Mom cooks, you wait.There is always a wait for Slow's, particularly because of it's location in Corktown and it's popularity. Never fear though, you put...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Slows twice and was pleased both times. The first time was during the taping of one of our Voices of Detroit podcast. I ordered the Yardbird for lunch and it was delish. Yardbird- Pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be afraid to get you some Slow's!!! I don't live in Detroit anymore but when I go back I am sure to pay a visit . The food is great and their beer selection features a wide selection for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to try to review based on exactly what I experienced there, and not what I "wanted" to experience.I don't know a whole lot about Detroit. I have been to the touristy spots, and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slows' eats gives Texas bbq a run for it's money.On a recent trip back to see the family, we made a pit stop at Slows for some lunch. After exiting the parked car, you can smell the smokey goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With all of their outstanding reviews, Slows clearly isn't in need of my two-cents to maintain their culinary splendor. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't express my love for their goodies. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though it's already been said a million times, let me echo that Slows kicks ass. Good service, good drinks and the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutlely wonderful food without the Zingerman's roadhouse pretentious prices. There Mac out of this world there ribs slowly smoked dry rub amazing there brisket, pulled pork as good as I ever had,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to admit it, but I had been avoiding Slow's. As a vegetarian, the idea of going out to eat BBQ is not very appealing. When one of my friends had a birthday party there, I could avoid no longer....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took some warming up to, but I've finally fessed up to really enjoying Slows. Reason, Yard Bird, Mac & Cheese, Waffle Fries and the list goes on of favorites. To be honest, I have had takeout...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a texan, I would give Slows 3 star if it was in Texas, BUT i think it deserves an extra star considering it's BBQ in MI. I've only been there once and my wife and I were impressed by the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!The mac & cheese is awesome. Wonderful brisket and pork! Great selection of local and microbrew beers! Get there early on game days, as the place fills up quick.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does Slows need another glowing review? No. But as a thorough Yelper, I want to be on the record as loving this place.You may be tempted to split the 3-for combo with a date, which isn't bad for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You will love this place! I found the food awesome and the bear selection out of this world. Service while good is also a little, like it's name, slow. Go there eat and drink, you will love it too.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a tip-- since the place is so popular, put your name in for a table, then go a couple doors west to the Lager House. Play pool, drink cheap beer, chat it up with the friendly bartender, then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What could seem like hype, and a place being a 'hotspot', actually lives up to the hype quite well. Slows is darn good...IF you can get in there.I have visited Slows twice. The first time I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God's gift to Corktown. The most amazing macaroni and cheese on the face of the planet. The most amazing waffle fries in the universe. A huge beer selection. A cool, relaxed atmosphere. An amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is Slows the best BBQ place in Metro Detroit?? Probably not, but its pretty darn good. Everything from the ribs, to brisket, to pulled pork and even the sandwiches are excellent. While Slows version...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and decent service. I've never had a bad meal here, and I've had a lot of bad overpriced food in Detroit. The only thing I haven't been crazy about is the fish platter. They have the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, decent service, generous portions, but the parking is awful. Homeless try to help you find a space even if there are 3 spots in a row on the curb right out front. Parking out back is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Slows is perhaps the most overrated restaurant in Detroit. The food is decent, but you can find good soul food all over this city for much cheaper and without the "we're doing you a favor" attitude....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a longtime patron of Slows. since about 6 months after they first opened. An amazing neo-bbq... soul food in a modern ambience.The salmon with sweet sauce is to die for, and the mac and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars, duh.secret tip: go to lj's next door while you wait, slows will send a host/hostess over to get you when your table is ready.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in southeast Michigan! My only problem with Slow's is that if I eat everything, I can hardly walk. The ribs are outstanding (great rub--skip the sauces), the pulled pork is excellent, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool place to hang out. They have one of the better bars in the area, and the people here are usually pretty cool.However, as a restaurant, it doesn't hold up quite as well. The sides -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did something today I swore I wasn't going to do. Go out to eat on Father's Day. I just hate the cattle car mentality of many restaurants on holidays. But, I forgot to put the steaks in the marinade...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back with my wife and I was right, this is a 5-star restaurant. Just make sure your timing is right, because I tried to come back before this but there were literally 2-3 hour waits here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Has anyone had a bad meal here? I think not. Some friends complain about the wait and say it really is slow... However, this is part of the fun. You don't go to a place like Slow's when you're in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FYI - Slows was just listed as one of bon appetit's Best New BBQ in America! http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2009/07/best_new_barbecue_restaurantsYeah, it still rocks. Even more now. Let's just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled Pork Fried Ham Applewood Bacon Texas Toast Spicy Texas Pit Sauce My Mouth = match made in heaven.There's not much that I can really add to some of the stellar reviews that already...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty solid BBQ. I recommend getting the pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast and either the waffle fries or the mac-&-cheese. It's probably the best mac-&-cheese in the city. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you park in front, where you can see your car. My sister and her boyfriend stopped here on the way back from DTW and had all their luggage, roughly $14k worth of stuff stolen stolen from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good, I can't wait to go back! Our waitress was pleasant and on it. I got the Reason and shared some mac and cheese, very good. The sandwich was awesome....I ate the whole thing! I paired it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian, so it might seem weird that I love to bring people to Slows. But it really is an awesome place. They have a vegetarian "meat" sandwich called The Genius that is aptly named. I LOVE...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is wonderful! I've been running through my list of friends who don't frequent Detroit too often and forcing them to eat here. After one visit I have them now telling me how often they make it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From Birmingham, Live in the city, big carry out freak. Slows is one of the top three restaurants in the D. If youre a vegetarian, you can still go there, get the black beans and rice. The Mac N...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to go to Slows a few months ago on a Saturday (I say that with a straight face) to discover a HUGE wait. We settled on El Zocalo instead. I didn't try again until a few Tuesdays ago- no wait...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
91 reviews and almost all are 4 & 5 stars.I can totally see why this is a favorite among many Detroiters.I had their baby-back rips along with their signature mac & cheese.You can make a meal off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I typically stick to my rule about going east of I-275 to eat. Nothing against folks living or the nice restaurants east of I-275, I just find that all the things I needed are within greater Ann...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had Sunday brunch at Slow's in early 10/05, just a month after it first opened and consequently before almost anyone knew about it. The building has an interesting history, as it's from the 1880's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cozy place with decent food, kind waitstaff, eclectic clientele, and a friendly atmosphere in the historic Corktown neighborhood of Detroit - just blocks down from poor Old Tigers Stadium.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is in an unsuspecting spot on Michigan Ave. When I went on sunny sunday afternoon... It was like a scene out of a western - the street was bare except for all the customer's cars and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here over the weekend with friends and I'm definitely glad that I did!I love BBQ...I've even gone far enough to go to Memphis in May which is the international bbq cook off so I could be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and really enjoy the food. Today I had a Triple Threat (to my arteries, apparently) sandwich. Bacon, smoked ham, pulled pork (shoulder I think). Meat was really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We would eat at Slow's every day if we could! Be sure to try the pulled pork, or the baby back ribs. The apple barbecue sauce is my favorite. Do not leave without having their macaroni and cheese! For...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we were watching the Travel Channel last night and came across this show on BBQ. M looks at me and says, tomorrow, we are going to find some good BBQ, no matter how far we have to drive.Luckily,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As one can see from the ENORMOUS amount of reviews on here, this place is the KING of the Detroit Bar-B-Que (or may other cities out there, for that matter!).Located in Detroit's Cork Town, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard many good things over the years about Slows but had never made it there until today. Most of the reviews I have read complain about poor staff and that is what keeps them from a 5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Between the wide selection of beer, including local beer, at the bar, the piles of side dishes and appetizers, and the finger-licking bbq, there is NO WAY that you are walking out of here without your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Detroit.NCAA Final Four.Saturday afternoon aka lunchtime.Babysitter falling through.Craving for BBQ.After Yelping out some BBQ places, we decided to venture out to Slow's. The reviews all seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo good, and I'm not really even a BBQ fan. Must try the mac and cheese as a side! Be warned, if you go during your lunch hour, don't expect to get much work done in the afternoon cause you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is fabulous, even for vegans! It is a serious shame that another vegan reviewer didn't get a chance to have the Genius sandwich (BBQ "chicken" sandwich) because it is divine. I lived in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, fantastic bbq. The sweat potato and pulled pork are fantastic. However, the name of the place will also tell you about the speed of service. Goto to Slow's when you want to slow down and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It will be tough to elaborate on all of these reviews, so I'll just say if you haven't gone you need to go. For the vegetarians, there are three main options, in my preference order:1. "The Genius"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I review a restaurant, I put a lot of stock into the ambiance of the place--the decor, lighting, music and perhaps most significantly, the crowd. Don't get me wrong, food also plays a central...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the sauce selections. The ribs are of course, fantastic. If you opt for the chicken, you'll also be pleased. It's the best BBQ in Detroit, no joke.The best time to go is an off night, where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently in the talk threads, the question was posed. If it were going to be your last time in Detroit, what would be your last meal here? I am currently living this scenario, so I am trying to fit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't before, the secret is OUT! Somebody needs to tell Slow's patrons that there's supposed to be a recession on.I don't really care for any of the sauces Slow's offers... so I have a bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When people say they're looking for a place to eat in Detroit without their wallet taking a hit, Slow's is always one of the first things I spit out which is ironic because I wouldn't spit out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy and I were up in the D for the Auto Show. He tells me there is this BBQ place we have to go to. We plug the address into the GPS. It's a dark snowy night in Detroit. There are bored up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SWEET FANCY MOSES!!! SLOWS BBQ!!!Great food (big portions big flavor=foodgasm). Great beer selection with rotating taps. Great atmosphere. BBQ as good as anything I've had in the southeast.Sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Worst service, if you are willing to be treated like an A$% for some alright BBQ check it out but don't bother going during dinner or lunch hours you would be lucky to get a beer while you wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh Slow's, you so cool. Your staff are everyone you needs to know in Detroit, your booze is classy as a Stabanow mistress and your food is too good to sully with words.The best time I had with you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the best late night dinning spot in the area, by far! It is very hip and awesome inside, and the food is so ridiculous that you will want to stuff your face. That is how I feel when I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coudln't have had a better experience. Our server was absolutely wonderful. I ordered a porter and he offered to bring me a sample of another one as well (which he did). He brought samples of other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried BBQ in Chicago- hated it...Gave it another shot in Dallas- ugh...And once again in Austin- eeeew....Tried Slows Barb-BQ in Detroit- LOVED IT!So I'll admit I wasn't exactly stoked to try Slows...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had some high expectations going into Slows last night. Everyone told me it would be busy, that it was great BBQ, and it was a great atmosphere.Well, everything turned out to be just what they said....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype kids - this place is phenomenal. After hearing about how awesome it was for over two years, I finally made space in my packed visiting family agenda for Slow's. We went on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sides, the brisket was delicious. Only downfall was there wasn't a sauce that really grabbed me (the South Carolina sauce wasn't bad). Nice beer list, with many micros. Some of the D's finest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I kept hearing about this place called Slows and I'm as in Detroit once a year I figured I'd give it a go. So we grabbed a cab there and walked inside. We get handed this massive drink menu and its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! We have been known to drive from Ann Arbor on a random ass Tuesday just because we were CRAVING Slows. A friend who used to live in Detroit took us here a few months ago, and we have taken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dislike Slow's. I've found the service to be horrendous the three times I've been. I'm not sure if the place is too hip for me or what, but whenever I go there I'm more or less ignored.The barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take everyone you know here. This is one of the reasons Detroit is what it is. Great food, excellent staff, outstanding selection of beer, lambic, booze and wine. I think one of the reasons it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good music, great food (whatever you do, get a side of the macaroni!), friendly waitstaff, and low prices. What's not to like? I'll definitely be coming back here ... and I'm a vegetarian, which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Do yourself a favor and try their mac n cheese. Holy cow. My husband and I shared our pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches - they were both equally amazing and equally devoured. I had heard it was v....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is the one thing I miss most about Detroit besides the cheap rent. The Mac N Cheese is unstoppable. Shell pasta in a super creamy sauce with cheese baked on top, heaven. Toss on one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm never thrilled with waiting, especially while holding the baby. The biggest drawback at Slow's (and it's admittedly not much of a deterrent) was the limited waiting space. With all the people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever go to Detroit, please come here. Please please please please please please. Get the brisket. Get the mac 'n cheese. Wash it down with a stout. Thank me later.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious, I'll give it that. The service, however, has gone downhill since Slows opened. If you go, be prepared to wait. Don't go if you are in a hurry, or if you have to be somewhere --...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for the food 5 stars for the decor, service and atmosphereIt's funny that Kelly, two reviews below, called Slows the "Michael Phelps of BBQ," because last time I was there, my boyfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From what I've heard, Slows is the Michael Phelps of BBQ. And ever since that torch started burning in Beijing, Phelps is all we've heard about-- the difference is... in my opinion-- Phelps didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great before the bar, great after the bar. Honestly, even tasty on a non-bar night. Slow's is one of my favorite spots that's popped up over the last few years. I can recommend pretty much anything on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The raving has been done by the 40 Yelpers before me and I echo their sentiments. Last night, I took my girlfriend's parents here for some Detroit flavor (they hail from the East Coast). Below are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slows was absolutely delicious. It took a couple trys to get here, though, as the place can get pretty packed at dinner time. I ended up stopping by for lunch instead and still had to wait a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well its my 400th Yelp! I'd figured I would make it a 5 star place! Slows Bar-BQ is fantastic! Thats really all I need to say and all you need to know.My finacA�e and I went here mainly for the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This city is like Gotham. That was my first impression when we drove through; the steam coming up from the holes in the ground, seemingly abandoned art-deco high rises, a mayor in jail, etcetera. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down the best bbq in the metro area. i highly suggest their polled pork & baked mac & cheese.they have an outdoor patio for that summer time flex. also have a full bar to accommodate the after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I loved this place. I really did. If it wasn't for my recent experience, this would have been a 5-star review. The food is typically great - bbq at its best, and every table comes with 5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree, agree, agree with the compliments lavished on this place. Very unassuming exterior across the street from the greatest abandoned building we've ever seen in our lives. Interesting beer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that I could give Slows 50 stars! Mouth-watering, finger-lickin' goodness. All of it! The only problem here is deciding on which sides to order because they're all so good and you want them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what I like more here, the outdoor patio, the extensive beer list, or the food. It's all really, really good. Looking at the menu... love the BBQ wings and the Split Pea and Okra...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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A real foodie place. Authentic hipster spot, authentic foodie choices...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ food I have ever had in the Midwest. Best Beer menu in Michigan.I love this place and should be a walking advertisement because I am constantly talking about it. They have a huge menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It may seem odd, as a vegetarian that I am a regular diner at a BBQ joint. But Slows BBQ located a few blocks from the Old Tiger Stadium is, simply said, much more than just a haven for meat eaters....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Nestled in the decay left from old tiger stadium a new shiney restaurant sits with excellent food. Place is always busy even for lunch a wait. This is because food is so good. I love the yard bird. Def would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is a victim of its own success. The food is really very good. I love the brisket and the pulled pork is tasty, as well. But is it worth the wait? Eh, that depends. My last time here, there was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's is my favorite restaurant. My review, however, is somewhat limited because I order the same thing every time I go.The interior is both modern and warm, with brick walls and a copper bar top....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember being slightly disappointed by their barbeque because you had to pick your own sauce. I've been here twice and the ribs weren't nice and juicy-tender like they should be. They were dry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If Slows was a college basketball player, everytime they stepped to the free throw line the crowd would chant loud as hell....."OVERRATED". Detroit has a lot of good restaurants despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dont believe the hype. I'm originally from Detroit and I was so excited to try what my friends have been raving about. I will tell you that as one of the only "suburban friendly" BBQ options...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite local restaurant in Detroit. Although the pulled pork disappoints, the fried catfish and ribs are completely crave worthy. Cute atmosphere. I take all Detroit visitors here.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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It is so tender and very well seasoned. The cooks here take their time and make sure the meat is done to perfection. This is a very good place, nice homey restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i'm in detroit visiting friends, slows is always on the agenda. i'm vegetarian so most of the menu is off-limits and i feel a little weird about supporting a restaurant that is so meaty but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Slow's and have had some wonderful meals there. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoor patio in the summer, and to take visitors...something about seeing a gem like Slow's in a not-so-lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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First off, do not try to eat here if you're on a tight schedule. My fiance and I arrived around 4:45 on a Saturday, April 12th and clearly the place had just filled up. There wasn't much of a line yet, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best jambalaya I've had to date can be found at Slow's! Don't pass the front door by; there's a picture of it in the pictures section. It looks like a wall with a hole cut into it (I must've seen...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think pretty much everyone knows this is a great BBQ place. It has such a famous reputation. You walk inside and its totally crowded. You know your going to have to wait for a table, but thats just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm bbq. best bbq this side of the mason dixon! well i don't actually know where the mason dixon is since i went to public school in america so i'll just say best bbq outside the south. i recomend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another non-resident review. I was just visiting and ended up having a close call on not getting *any* BBQ ribs during my trip to Detroit. My friend and I went back and forth about whether we should...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BOMB alert...this place is IT!!!! If you are a vegan, vegetarian, or trying to lose some weight do not come here...also do not come here if there is something big going on downtown that night...you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Cheese Fries in Detroit..they are waffle fries.. they have cheese on them.. they are huge.. they are 2 bucks..2 bucks!!Great restaurant to take your friends, family, who ever.. Lots of good beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
White people field trip...Maybe the best BBQ in Detroit, but far from the best I've ever had... (I think I've made equally good BBQ at home for that matter..). I've heard a lot of people recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I don't eat red meat, so I headed into Slows expecting to get some pulled chicken. For some reason I was compelled to get the Big Three (pulled chicken, pulled pork, sliced brisket) even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An ol' co-worker of mine chose this place to have our annual work party. I'd have to say, this is the best BBQ I've had in Detroit thus far.I had the baked macaroni (very good) and baby back ribs....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Slow's. Get the chicken, mac n' cheese, waffle fries, and a pint of Rogue Dead Guy Ale or Ghettoblaster.I hate the long wait on a fri/sat for parties under six. I also dislike the fact that I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in Detroit. The pulled pork and chicken is great, and the apple BBQ sauce is amazing. Sides are good too. I grew up in NC and VA so BBQ I know. The only thing it is missing is TX sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I have ever had. Period. A great place behind a large mysterious wooden door. The pulled pork, pulled chicken, and brisket are amazing. Plus, they have great BBQ sauces to go the meats....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BEWARE: Not-so-vegan-friendly restaurant. So every time I travel I go to Yelp.com and search "vegan" and "vegetarian" in the city I'm headed to and print out the quick abridged list of restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slow's has made a big splash in the Corktown district since it appeared on the scene a few years ago. I have been a semi-regular to this place since soon after it opened and I have to say that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to go back to Slow's, but the bad keeps pushing me away from all that is good & tasty. I've been here 4 times now. The first time the service was horrible, the food was real good and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The very best BBQ in the D, and better than 99% of the places around the US of A. It is smoked over real wood- and the sides are both creative and tasty. Reasonable prices. Excellent ambience/decor....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I traveled to Detroit from Boston for the Red Sox/Tigers series (people were great to us, btw, almost making up for the thrashing you gave our team on the field!), and stopped by Slows...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a few clients here for lunch while I was in town - they chose the place. Love the front door - doesn't look like a door, really. Locals tell me that a homeless guy often sits out front showing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite BBQ restaurant in Detroit. Not necessarily a Detroit-local style, but the food is excellent. Recommendation: Appetizer - Chicken wing Entree - Spare ribs or Baby-back ribs Sides -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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As a native Michigander studying out of state, I had heard a lot of buzz about this place since it opened. I had numerous family members and friends recommend it to me. Well finally while in town for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Wow! Not only does this place have a great vibe, it also has actual vegetarian options - that's right, at a Barbecue joint! Okra and sweet pea fritters are to die for, the "genius" sandwich is literally a work...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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The food is pretty good, but even if this was the best bbq I'd ever eaten in my entire life you could NEVER get me to go back to this place. I have never been treated so rudely in all my life. All I have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the food, 4.5 for services, as we were there early before the crowd came in. Service could have been slightly better.The beer list is phenomenal. Nothing goes better with BBQ than beer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Slows is a pretty good restaurant. I can't say that they have the best bbq in town, but it's pretty good. The atmosphere is fun and the bar is great. It's a great place to go after work or if you are in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Slow's is the best kept secret on Michigan Ave. The food is great, the bar is usually stocked and there are always smiling faces. I've been going there for over a year now. Always call to see how long the wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE GOOD: 1) the genius sandwhich is a faux meat "chicken" sandwhich that's vegetarian and delicious 2) the beer selection is awesome and fairly priced 3) the sides are also vegetarian, and also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always had mixed feelings about Wishbone here in Chicago: I love the side dishes but find most of the entrees to be underwhelming. I have no such reservations about Slows Bar BQ, a newish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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