11/16/08

Grab a clue, Cloo

by yamut

I go to Cloo's because it's the only place in town that serves Detroit style Coney Dogs.

I am intensely annoyed every time I go, because the service is so slow. The only way I can explain this is because Cloo is from Detroit, and couldn't hack it serving up Coney Dogs the way they're meant to be served: FAST. It took 30 minutes to be served 5 hot dogs, and fries!!! This is totally unacceptable.

The coney dogs were good, but the loose burger was dry.

There are plenty of smart MBA students at State that can teach you a bit about process optimization. Get the food out faster, and you'll have better turn over, and higher profits, and a much better customer experience. The whole concept of cook to order you're trying to emphasize is dated, and pure lazieness.

Plus, I don't think it it'll k1ll you to update the place - it's a total dive. Go visit Athens Coney Island on 13 and Woodward next time you're back in Michigan; they'll show you how it's done.

• Pros: not as good as, but approximates detroit style coneys
• Cons: cook to order service is insultingly slow

07/03/08

Quite Possibly the best cheese fries in the universe!

by MichJay1

This restaurant is a fantastic pick for people who aren't watching their calories and want a tasty indulgence. The cheese fries are phenomenal (Made with ACTUAL shredded cheese, not any of that nacho cheese sauce!) , and my boyfriend loves the chili cheese fries as well. The staff is friendly and conversational. Sometimes it's hard to find a table because the place can get pretty packed on the weekends, but otherwise this place is completely worth the trip. Though my favorite items at Cloo's involve meat (great sliders, chili dogs, etc.), there are also quite a few option for vegetarians as well.

• Pros: Cheese fries, sliders, serving staff
• Cons: Somewhat long lines and not enough tables at peak times

02/11/08

Sense of home

by EvieIcc

I am from MI so was extremely excited to find a coney island down here. At home they are about as frequent as McDonalds. Not to my surprise the owner is also from Michigan, this being obvious with all of the Detroit memrobelia on the walls. The food was so, so. Not the worst I have had, but nothing compared to what we have back at home. I had the chicken pita and my boyfriend had the chilidogs. The chicken looked sketchy in my pita but it tasted alright. I was starving so I would have eaten about anything at that moment. My boyfriend who is a chilidog fanatic was not impressed. It wasn't very cleanly; if you are familar with Detroit, think LaFayette Coney down town. Needless to say we have never gone back. Andy's is a better bet if you are looking for a little piece of home. If anyone has the coin please open a National Coney island or Pheonix Coney. I guarantee with all of the northerns here you will earn your money back quick.

• Pros: ?
• Cons: Not like real thing