Baker's Keyboard Lounge

World's oldest jazz club

8 / 10
133
ratings
Address

20510 Livernois Ave (at 8 Mile Rd.) Detroit , MI 48221 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)

Comments / 40


Keywords:

jazz music fried chicken soul food lunch specials cute comedy dinner friendly staff mills
Eater

Baker's is a Detroit icon, with an incredible history and soul food menu to match. The fried chicken is everyone's favorite, so don't miss it, and the entertainment is legendary. [Eater 38 Member]

Jon Miller

Delicious fried chicken , some of THE best music , and friendly atmosphere . Get an Uber or Lyft their though, parking is a nightmare. Oh! And make a reservation !

Raquel

Fantastic food! My parents call it their "old stompin grounds" and I can see why! I only wish I was able to see some live music !! Friendly staff and great drinks! Smothered porkchop was 👌🏾.

Q Ham

The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is nice, but DO NOT go by yourself. They'll try to move your seat under the guise of "this is better for you". I stood my ground. I liked my original seat.

BET

This is the world's OLDEST operating jazz club ! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music : http://bet.us/BHM

Kindra Speech

Wilbert Peagler is an awesome musician ! If his band is playing, definitely stop in at Baker's and have the catfish while you're there.

James Pozenel

Awesome lunch special (more like lunch and dinner special ). Wings, Whiting or Pork-chop, all fried, with 2 sides for $8. Soul Food heaven!

Erica Copeland

Everything from the music to the service to the food is great!! Cute for dates too!

Hughley

The food and shows are always good. The service is always lackluster and slow. It will improve when the service staff realizes that their money is made from the guests.

LeiDL

The music is great along with the food and atmosphere. A great place to visit.

Scott Daulton

Great place to hear some jazz . This place is an American Icon for sure.

Samir Nazir

good music , fried chicken , what is not to love?

Marco Aurelio Hernández

Great catfish and sides, and also music live

Shae W.

The lunch specials between one & four are wonderful. Make sure to get a Brandy Alexander too. Give "Lil Bit" my luv :-)

Eric Wilson

Awesome music . Have not been in sooo long. A real Detroit gem

HaZiQ aLi

Oldest jazz club in America! Get some world-renowned soul food too or u trippin!

Korey Wren

Great music and get here early on the weekends....... Gets packed quick!

Scott Daulton

Beats the Green Mill in Chicago...hands down! Love this place.

Ben Collar

Jazz music and the good food make this place great.

Kelvin Paige

Cat fish ! Deanna Wheeden! Meat Loaf ! Long Island ! Collard Greens !

Zeena R

I keep telling myself I'm going to get my butt there for this b'fast special a little birdie told me about....chicken and waffles for 4bucks. 8am-11am. NOM

ALISA SEMONE 💋

Purple Rain & Chicken wings

Avery Green

Mac and cheese and the live music

Karen Strnad

The catfish and greens are the best!

Ivan Schustak

Claims to be the oldest jazz club in the US, and potentially the world!

Alicia Cain

The food is fantastic, Big Mama is still in the kitchen...

Duke Lomax

Free comedy every Monday @9 hosted by coolaide Great food

Anna Henderson

Wonderful food and Entertainment

Garri Madera [@garcom]

A great room for Monday night comedy !

Alecia Prevatt

Fried catfish , greens, and hush puppies ! Yum!

HaZiQ aLi

Bring a beautiful woman... Everything tastes better.

kaRmel

Great Live Jazz !❤️💋😘

Bayard Saunders

Catfish , y'all. The catfish .

Ferg

Fried chicken dinner . Do it.

Angye Ennis

B.W. is Awesome!

James Wailin

OMG. The food at Baker's is the best

Stephanie Bassett

Awesome food and tunes .

Jonny P

Best fried chicken ever!

Maya Fardoun

Ben Sharkey is amazing!

Rich Rice

Don't order the Chambord . -Lil Richie

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