Let me preface this by saying my issue isnt with debbie as an establishment, but with their karaoke DJ: an employee. The bar itself is lovely, it simply suffers from one problematic detail.
My friend who is a regular at Debbie's karaoke had brought another friend out for the first time. The second friend had never been to Debbies before--ever. And his first experience was terrible. We will not be back so long as DJ pat is there. A white man had gotten on stage and sang a song with the N word in it and this guy was FREELY singing in front of my two friends--both of which are black and several of our white friends who were also VERY uncomfortable and offended. My friend had considered DJ pat a friend and he had expressed his discomfort and rather than be supportive and apologize to my friend, pat proceeded to gas light and guilt my friend because HE didn't think it 'was a big deal' he's white--of course he think his opinion matters on this subject.
My friends were deeply hurt by this. Towards the end pat had tried to backpeddle on this and started apologizing but it was ABSOLUTELY too late. My friends and I will come back when dj pat no longer works there.
(Couldn't rate the food as I am vegan)
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
Nichole Eberhardt
I come here on occasion with my friends for karaoke. Last night a white singer dropped the n word in a song. My two black friends (one who's first time it was at Debbie's) were very upset and approached the DJ about it. Pat (the DJ) threw it back in their face and tried to justify that it was part of the song and he couldn't do anything about it.
Highly disappointed with the way it was handled. Our group will not be frequenting here much anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
S P
Too much cigarette smoke, good band the night we were there.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
TheGoodkinggary
Lively must be dart league night. Packed food came quick bar tender is on it. My glass was never empty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Sch
Debbie's is a relaxed bar with very good food and great service. It definitely has a neighborhood vibe and seems like the kind of place where everyone would know your name after just a few visits. Try the cheeseburger club!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Klish
Great place to hear some great bands.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
CJ PK
Every other Saturday is a karaoke sing along jam.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Paul
Chill little dive you can smoke in.
Edward K
Great staff & place. As i am glad to be a hopelessly hooked smoker this place is perfect for me because they allow smoking inside. What a kind & understanding policy...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Caldiero
Wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but was pleasantly surprised. Very down home atmosphere and good music. The bartender was a sweetheart and attentive. Drinks were a little pricier than anticipated at $10 a drink for Tito’s and club.
Let me preface this by saying my issue isnt with debbie as an establishment, but with their karaoke DJ: an employee. The bar itself is lovely, it simply suffers from one problematic detail.
My friend who is a regular at Debbie's karaoke had brought another friend out for the first time. The second friend had never been to Debbies before--ever. And his first experience was terrible. We will not be back so long as DJ pat is there. A white man had gotten on stage and sang a song with the N word in it and this guy was FREELY singing in front of my two friends--both of which are black and several of our white friends who were also VERY uncomfortable and offended. My friend had considered DJ pat a friend and he had expressed his discomfort and rather than be supportive and apologize to my friend, pat proceeded to gas light and guilt my friend because HE didn't think it 'was a big deal' he's white--of course he think his opinion matters on this subject.
My friends were deeply hurt by this. Towards the end pat had tried to backpeddle on this and started apologizing but it was ABSOLUTELY too late. My friends and I will come back when dj pat no longer works there.
(Couldn't rate the food as I am vegan)
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
I come here on occasion with my friends for karaoke. Last night a white singer dropped the n word in a song. My two black friends (one who's first time it was at Debbie's) were very upset and approached the DJ about it. Pat (the DJ) threw it back in their face and tried to justify that it was part of the song and he couldn't do anything about it.
Highly disappointed with the way it was handled. Our group will not be frequenting here much anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
Too much cigarette smoke, good band the night we were there.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Lively must be dart league night. Packed food came quick bar tender is on it. My glass was never empty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie's is a relaxed bar with very good food and great service. It definitely has a neighborhood vibe and seems like the kind of place where everyone would know your name after just a few visits. Try the cheeseburger club!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to hear some great bands.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Every other Saturday is a karaoke sing along jam.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Chill little dive you can smoke in.
Great staff & place. As i am glad to be a hopelessly hooked smoker this place is perfect for me because they allow smoking inside. What a kind & understanding policy...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but was pleasantly surprised. Very down home atmosphere and good music. The bartender was a sweetheart and attentive. Drinks were a little pricier than anticipated at $10 a drink for Tito’s and club.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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