AUBURN CAFE, Ecorse - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

Menu

Appetizers

Fried Shrimp

$14.00

Spicy Feta Dip

$9.00

Saganaki

Flaming Cheese

$12.00

Flaming Sausage

$11.00

Tzatziki

Yogurt Dip

$8.00

Fried Eggplant

$10.00

Is this a Greek restaurant?

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CUISINES

Mediterranean, Greek

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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33 reviews

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Peter A Morrell

Unionville3826 contributions

The Brown Sauce !!

Mar 2023 • solo

The Brown Sauce !! Almost every restaurant I visit has its unique dish or accoutrement that makes it memorable. On this visit to Downtown Ecorse, I stopped into a well-known local Greek Eatery, the Auburn Cafe. I was in the mood for something simple and fast since I was famished. The interior brings you back a few decades, but don't let the lack of a modern touch fool you, they make great food here. Once I was seated, my server recommended something that I haven't had in years, a traditional Greek Soup called Avgolemono, which is a Lemon Rice Soup. If you have travelled or dined on the cuisines such as Greek, Arab, Sephardic Jewish, Turkish, Balkan and Jewish-Italian then you that Avgolemono is a family of sauces and soups made with egg yolk and lemon juice mixed with broth, heated until they thicken. The Auburn does a great take on this dish. Next was an old favourite, Pork Souvlaki or Pork Kabob. The grilled, marinated and tender pork was very good. My server before my meal came out told me that I should the 'Brown Sauce'. She was right as it did add some complexity and flavour to my meal. I honestly didn't;t know what to expect when trying Greek Cuisine in the Detroit area, but I can say that Auburn Cafe keeps it real. if you're looking for a great greek meal and experience, give them a shot.

Written March 23, 2023

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Allan I

Trenton25 contributions

Excellent Food just check your bill

Mar 2023 • none

We went there Friday night place. We order basically the same things every time we visit, We order 2 shish kabobs, lemon potatoes and a small Greek salad food was great. Our waitress was to say the least, non existent. The matradee basically did the waitresses job until the end when we got our bill. Gave her my credit card paid bill and left. Thought bill was a bit high ,checked the next morning and was double charged for potatoes and salads. Called back the said so sorry.Hmmmmm

Written March 6, 2023

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Jennifer M

12 contributions

Awesome Greek Food

Nov 2019 • couples

Been eating here for years. Everything is fresh and delicious. Anyone who loves Greek food needs to come eat here.

Written December 8, 2019

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Stuart J

Trenton1 contribution

Lack of clarity regarding the special pricing

Feb 2022 • couples

On Friday (02/25) went to your restaurant to get the Seafood special pricing...granted we are not regulars, but we ordered the shrimp (got the prawns instead, maybe miscomunication on our part?) and grilled salmon, all under the category of 'Seafood'. Everything was delicious. But the bill came and we didn't get the seafood pricing. Waitress said the prawns are not included...NO WHERE on the menu does it say that, nor did the waitress warn us up front. So I am a little put off by that. I gave a decent tip anyhow, but I just can't shake the feeling that I didn't get the service that expected from either the establishment and our server. Next time I guess I should grill the server about what is or isn't included. I just expected a little bit more for my custom.

Written February 27, 2022

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jim h

1 contribution

beaware!!

Dec 2022 • none

Took my wife there for dinner on her Birthday, We dine there every now and then, great steaks, my wife asked for well done steak and it was med-rare, that would be the first thing. The second thing is the reason for the title, never had this happen there before, but, the bill was pricier, but, ok. I was milling around the house the next morning and I received 2 text messages about a few fraudulent charges on card. My bank account was cleaned out and had a high negative balance, needless to say, it happened on a Friday night and the alert came in the next day, so,I have to go the whole weekend beyond flat broke. The bank told me that it was last time the card was used there, which I knew that, So with that being said it is a matter of "HE SAID,SHE SAID". Just beware when using your credit/debit card here.

Written December 17, 2022

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Richard48220

Detroit215 contributions

Great Little Place

Sep 2019 • none

There for lunch. Greek/Mediterranean inspired menu. Lots of gyros/pitas/sandwiches but some dinner items. Lots of salads and appetisers (including Saganaki -- Opa!). Full bar, including Greek beer & Ouzo. Staff friendly, atmosphere friendly, food very good and very reasonably priced. Limited parking, however. And noted some Ecorse Finest (police) eating lunch there, and a 2 parties of business associates.

Written September 12, 2019

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Islandgirl1123

Grosse Ile8 contributions

Incredible Dinner at Auburn Cafe

Feb 2019 • couples

My husband and I had dinner at Auburn Cafe on Saturday. It's one of our favorite place because the food is always incredible and the atmosphere and staff are wonderful. Gus, the owner, takes time to stop at tables to make sure you're satisfied and to visit. He's a very personable host. We love Auburn!

Written February 18, 2019

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Wood C

9 contributions

Lunch

Jan 2018 • family

I have been eating here for years. I live in Florida but come to Michigan to visit family 3-4 times a year. I missed this past year but went in January. Unfortunately the owner passed away and the quality of the food also died. We ordered gyro's, greek salads and flaming cheese, the cheeze being the only good thing. The gyro meat, 4 slices, were prepackaged. We could tell immediately. The large greek salads were mostly all lettuce. No tomatoes, no beets, no pepperoncinis, a few slices onions, and 6 olives. WTF. Please go back to the level of quality that it was in the past. There were 12 of us and not one of us will return until the quality improves. Very disappointing.

Written February 4, 2018

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Kostas C

Wood, thank you for taking the time to leave us honest feedback. We're sorry you had a disappointing meal with us recently, especially after many years of enjoying Auburn. We are still family run and have not made any major changes to our menu in many years. That said, we apologize that the food was anything less than delicious. We continue to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and will pass your feedback to our staff. We hope this won't keep you from trying Auburn again in the future.

Written February 13, 2018

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James P

Wyandotte57 contributions

GRAPE LEAVES LIEK NO PLACE ELSE!

Jul 2017 • couples

This is a real gem for Mediterranean food. The menu includes lamb chops, Greek Salad, Lemon Fried Potatoes, Meat Balls, Beef or Chicken Kabobs and more! But the reason I keep going back is for the Stuffed Grape Leaves! they are the best grape leaves I have ever had, and I have tried them in many restaurants and I keep coming back here! They are stuffed with meat and rice and served hot in a wonderful sauce. All of their food is delicious and I recommend Auburn to anyone who likes Mediterranean food.

Written August 8, 2017

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Kostas C

James, we are so happy that you love our stuffed grape leaves! We appreciate your high praises and resounding recommendation and will pass along your compliments to our kitchen. We look forward to the chance to serve you in the future!

Written August 9, 2017

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Barbara R

58 contributions

Consistently One of the BEST Greek Chicken Gyros!

May 2017 • business

We have been enjoying the Auburn Cafe for over 20 years! I first dined at Auburn with a friend, and then often for business meetings over the years. The Greek salad with chicken is fantastic, and the gyros are always incredible-very fresh and made with high quality ingredients! The staff is very friendly and we look forward to dining at Auburn Cafe!

Written July 23, 2017

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Kostas C

Thank you for leaving us a positive review, Barbara! We truly appreciate your support over the years and are glad we were able to serve as a place for business meetings. We look forward to having you back in and serving up more salads and gyros!

Written August 9, 2017

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canterbj

Wyandotte23 contributions

Awesome food!

Jun 2017 • family

This place is awesome! Have been going here for years. This place is our go to place for family events. The greek salad, lamp chops, steak, swordfish, kabobs and chicken are all fantastic.

Written June 27, 2017

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Kostas C

We are so happy to hear you've been enjoying Auburn Cafe for years! We always strive to serve delicious food, and we're glad you love a variety of our dishes. We look forward to having you and your family back again soon!

Written July 3, 2017

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Bruce D

Michigan City290 contributions

Good food, not fancy

Jan 2017 • none

In a crummy part of town the food is very good. Greek restaurant with very good Greek dishes. If you are here and want to eat, this is a good option.

Written January 31, 2017

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Kostas C

Hi Bruce, thank you for your review! We're glad you stopped by and enjoyed our Greek food. We hope to see you again soon!

Written February 13, 2017

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Fred A

Niagara Falls56 contributions

Fabulous Greek Cuisine...Opa

Dec 2016 • family

We were visiting relatives in the area and they took us here for lunch. What a great meal. Everything was done to perfection. We tried a few appetizers and all were amazing. The saganaki/flaming cheese was excellent. Also tried a couple different dips. One was a mashed garlic spread and the other was a thick soup like spread made from tomato sauce,chilli peppers and feta cheese and some finely minced vegetables. All were served with warm pita bread and were to die for. The lamb chops and chicken cutlets are second to none. We also had the thin fried potatoes. For an excellant meal try this place. You won't be disappointed.

Written December 30, 2016

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Kostas C

Thank you for the great review, Fred! We're so glad you dined with us during your visit and I'm happy to hear that everything was so enjoyable. We appreciate your compliments and hope to see you again next time you're in town!

Written January 4, 2017

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James P

Wyandotte57 contributions

Real Mediiterranean

Sep 2016 • couples

This is one my favorite restaurants for Mediterranean food. They have the best stuffed grape leaves in the Detroit area. They are listed as an appetizer but I usually order them for my entrée. There ten grape leaves in an order, which is pretty much a meal. We usually order a large Greek salad for the table, which is delicious and more than enough for four people to start off their dinner. We also order a large lemon fried potatoes to share with our entrees. they are also delicious. They also have the best lemon rice soup in the area but I usually don't have room for it with the salad and grape leaves and the potatoes. Rice pudding is usually served as a dessert at no additional cost. If you like rice pudding, then you will like Auburn Cafe's rice pudding. The lamb chops and meatballs are also very good but my favorite has always been the stuffed grape leaves. If you like Mediterranean, you definitely should try Auburn Café!

Written October 1, 2016

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Kostas C

Thank you so much, James! We appreciate your loyalty and are happy to hear that it's always a delicious experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Written October 6, 2016

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Jeffrey D

Detroit9 contributions

Nice people

Aug 2016 • family

The chicken Greek salad is great along with a bowl of lemon rice soup. The food and the service was excellent. Will go again real soon.

Written September 3, 2016

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