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Beans & Cornbread

29508 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034-5703
248-208-1680
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Ranked #5 of 75 restaurants in Southfield
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 18 AUD
Cuisines: Barbecue, Californian, American
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Reservations
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Hamilton, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is one busy place!! The food is delicious but on a Sunday late afternoon, the wait is long. The service staff is great but I think they need a bigger kitchen. They do a HUGE takeout business as well which probably stresses the kitchen. If you are patient, it's well worth the wait. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I purchased a groupon coupon so I only paid half for my meal which was great however, the service was terrible. The staff seemed very disorganized and took forever to take our order. The restaurant was decorated nicely and the ambiance was great but I can't get pass the below average service. The waitress did apologize for the delay in... More

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michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We were delighted to be welcomed at the door and efficiently seated (we'd made reservations---a good thing, as there was a line of folks waiting without reservations---on a Wednesday night.) The waitstaff was friendly and very helpful with recommendations that were spot-on. We especially enjoyed the gumbo, the sweet potato muffins, collard greens and, well, we just enjoyed it all!... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Everything is wonderful - I love the collar greens and all of the sides. This has to be one of my favorite places for a dinner with a friend. More

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Colorado
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

I was staying in the Detroit area for an extended stay and decided to try Beans and Cornbread based on recommendations and I was pleasantly surprised. This is not you mom and pop low budget establishment. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very cool. The staff is exceptional, from the time we entered to the time we left, the staff... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Great soul food (African American food). Try the fried cat fish, greens, rice/beans dish. More

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Great Comfort food and unbelievable service with prices to match. Prepare your palettes this is truly a food connoissseur's paradise. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

The food is OK. The service is OK. Nothing special, but an acceptable place to have a meal if you're in the area. More

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Detroit
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Liked the cornbread. Lots of fried foods. Not the place to go if you are watching your waistline! Food was good service was good. More

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Windsor, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

It has been a while since I ate here, but I remember it as a very good home style meal. Made me all warm and fuzzy inside. More

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