I’m not big on complaining about local businesses because I understand that mistakes happen, but certain mistakes you simply cannot make. While leading a group of around 12 Cyclists on our Wednesday Night Ride Detroit, I decided to bring the group to Elephant & Co. for some food and drinks before finishing our last 10 miles.
 I didn’t want to overly fill myself, so I ordered some chicken tenders off of the CHILDREN’s menu. When I got my food and took my first bite, I could tell that something was off. I looked at the other piece of chicken I just bit off, only to discover it was raw on the inside (not under cooked but RAW). When I told the waiter, he took the food and then came back about 10 minutes later saying “don’t worry, I comped it for you” as if he was doimg me a favor😳. It’s clear that the staff has not been educated to the dangers of raw meat and particularly chicken. 
I’m sharing this for several reasons:
1. These people are literally risking the health of their clientele.
2. Frying chicken is the easiest thing that you can do food wise outside of pouring cereal. If they can’t do that right only God knows what else they’re doing back there.
3. This is a brewery that needs to be up to code simply to operate. If this is how lax they are on their food… who’s to say what’s in their beer?
4. This was off the Children’s menu!!! Thank God they didmt serve this to somebody’s kid who didmt have the wisdom to check before consuming.
On top of potentially killing people or making them ill, their cavalier attitude towards the situation calls for alarm.
There was no offer to make it right.
There was no explanation for why it happened.
It was just business as usual.
Oh, and we were on the only 12 people in there out of a place that sits roughly 70-100. I can’t even give them the excuse that they were busy.
Do with this information what you may, but please spread the word and keep this community safe because they clearly don’t care.
Brian Scholten
Do you want raw chicken tenders? Look now further, as this is the place to get them. Do you want food prepared by people who have no experience with food because the owners aren't willingly to pay more than the bare minimum so the only people who apply there are the absolute bottom of the barrel? This is is the place for you. Do you want management that is so inept that they can't train their employees how to use a thermometer or at the very least cut into a fat piece of chicken to see if it's throughly cooked? If so then eat here.
Carla LaBombard
We had a large party there and were disappointed when the waitress wouldn’t let us move the tables together so we could talk. After the food was served she never came back to check on us. If we wanted drinks we had to go up front and get them ourselves. They ran out of lemonade so our options were beer or water. Pretty good Detroit style pizza but we won’t be going back.
Russell Diehl
$8-13 for a self serve beer is a bit much. Pizza was definitely not as good as the 1st time I came in (undercooked). 5 beers and a small pizza for $80 is a way overpriced. Love your beer, but not at that price point.
Brad Hagemeyer
Nice patio when it's warm. Self service pours allows for sampling various beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Samuel Palmer
Food and place are great, but we had someone who couldn’t have cheese or the vegan cheese option due to allergies. All we did was request to get a pizza without cheese and they could not accommodate that and their reason was because they were busy….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Chris Knaub
Waited for 15 minutes in line before they started turning people away when there was plenty of room in the outdoor area. Their explanation for turning people away made no sense and they had no solution for customers waiting in line. Their decision was communicated impressively poorly. Definitely don’t have plans to go back.
Service: 1
Kyle Paulsen
Really cool concept and a great location with an awesome atmosphere. The Detroit-Style pizza is fantastic (especially since they tend to have new flavors out on a regular basis) and the self-service taps are extremely fun and very convenient.
Really a great spot for an enjoyable night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice
John Kalinowski
This is always a great place. Always a good time with friends, enjoying incredible pizza and beer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Dominello
Incredible!!! Creative spin on Detroit style pizza is a MUST try. Self serve beer taps let you taste test as many beers as your heart desires. Lastly this area is hugely convenient for street or lot parking for events! Put it in your gps next time you head downtown for a game or concert. You won’t be disappointed!
Love this place. The food and the atmosphere are amazing and so is the view of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread
Jay O
Another great venue by the folks at EMBC. The pizza is fantastic! The beer brings a wide variety of EMBC and Ferndale Project styles with a pour-your-own setup. The patio space is perfect and the interior feels spacious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian McHenry
Great vibes! Greater pizza! Greatest beer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Hunter
Absolutely love this place!!! They’ve always made amazing beer, but now they have literally some of the best pizza around! All the ingredients are top notch, no cut corners!!! Plus the staff are very friendly and helpful!!! The location is an extra bonus if you’re looking to walk to one of many event centers after a nice meal and some beers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Stonik
Elephant & Co. in Detroit is an absolute must-visit! If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience paired with incredible food and drinks, this is the place to be. The self-serve taps are pure genius—so much fun and totally unique! You can sample a variety of drinks to find your favorite, then pour yourself a full glass whenever you’re ready. No waiting, no hassle—just great vibes and delicious beverages. And the Detroit-style pizza? Absolutely phenomenal! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss this gem. Honestly, it’s worth making a special trip to experience it for yourself!
I’m not big on complaining about local businesses because I understand that mistakes happen, but certain mistakes you simply cannot make. While leading a group of around 12 Cyclists on our Wednesday Night Ride Detroit, I decided to bring the group to Elephant & Co. for some food and drinks before finishing our last 10 miles.  I didn’t want to overly fill myself, so I ordered some chicken tenders off of the CHILDREN’s menu. When I got my food and took my first bite, I could tell that something was off. I looked at the other piece of chicken I just bit off, only to discover it was raw on the inside (not under cooked but RAW). When I told the waiter, he took the food and then came back about 10 minutes later saying “don’t worry, I comped it for you” as if he was doimg me a favor😳. It’s clear that the staff has not been educated to the dangers of raw meat and particularly chicken.  I’m sharing this for several reasons: 1. These people are literally risking the health of their clientele. 2. Frying chicken is the easiest thing that you can do food wise outside of pouring cereal. If they can’t do that right only God knows what else they’re doing back there. 3. This is a brewery that needs to be up to code simply to operate. If this is how lax they are on their food… who’s to say what’s in their beer? 4. This was off the Children’s menu!!! Thank God they didmt serve this to somebody’s kid who didmt have the wisdom to check before consuming. On top of potentially killing people or making them ill, their cavalier attitude towards the situation calls for alarm. There was no offer to make it right. There was no explanation for why it happened. It was just business as usual. Oh, and we were on the only 12 people in there out of a place that sits roughly 70-100. I can’t even give them the excuse that they were busy. Do with this information what you may, but please spread the word and keep this community safe because they clearly don’t care.
Do you want raw chicken tenders? Look now further, as this is the place to get them. Do you want food prepared by people who have no experience with food because the owners aren't willingly to pay more than the bare minimum so the only people who apply there are the absolute bottom of the barrel? This is is the place for you. Do you want management that is so inept that they can't train their employees how to use a thermometer or at the very least cut into a fat piece of chicken to see if it's throughly cooked? If so then eat here.
We had a large party there and were disappointed when the waitress wouldn’t let us move the tables together so we could talk. After the food was served she never came back to check on us. If we wanted drinks we had to go up front and get them ourselves. They ran out of lemonade so our options were beer or water. Pretty good Detroit style pizza but we won’t be going back.
$8-13 for a self serve beer is a bit much. Pizza was definitely not as good as the 1st time I came in (undercooked). 5 beers and a small pizza for $80 is a way overpriced. Love your beer, but not at that price point.
Nice patio when it's warm. Self service pours allows for sampling various beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Food and place are great, but we had someone who couldn’t have cheese or the vegan cheese option due to allergies. All we did was request to get a pizza without cheese and they could not accommodate that and their reason was because they were busy….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Waited for 15 minutes in line before they started turning people away when there was plenty of room in the outdoor area. Their explanation for turning people away made no sense and they had no solution for customers waiting in line. Their decision was communicated impressively poorly. Definitely don’t have plans to go back.
Service: 1
Really cool concept and a great location with an awesome atmosphere. The Detroit-Style pizza is fantastic (especially since they tend to have new flavors out on a regular basis) and the self-service taps are extremely fun and very convenient.
Really a great spot for an enjoyable night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice
This is always a great place. Always a good time with friends, enjoying incredible pizza and beer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible!!! Creative spin on Detroit style pizza is a MUST try. Self serve beer taps let you taste test as many beers as your heart desires. Lastly this area is hugely convenient for street or lot parking for events! Put it in your gps next time you head downtown for a game or concert. You won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this place. The food and the atmosphere are amazing and so is the view of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread
Another great venue by the folks at EMBC. The pizza is fantastic! The beer brings a wide variety of EMBC and Ferndale Project styles with a pour-your-own setup. The patio space is perfect and the interior feels spacious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes! Greater pizza! Greatest beer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this place!!! They’ve always made amazing beer, but now they have literally some of the best pizza around! All the ingredients are top notch, no cut corners!!! Plus the staff are very friendly and helpful!!! The location is an extra bonus if you’re looking to walk to one of many event centers after a nice meal and some beers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elephant & Co. in Detroit is an absolute must-visit! If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience paired with incredible food and drinks, this is the place to be. The self-serve taps are pure genius—so much fun and totally unique! You can sample a variety of drinks to find your favorite, then pour yourself a full glass whenever you’re ready. No waiting, no hassle—just great vibes and delicious beverages. And the Detroit-style pizza? Absolutely phenomenal! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss this gem. Honestly, it’s worth making a special trip to experience it for yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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