What Are They Saying About the New Cafe ML?

Cafe ML, the latest offering from restaurateur Bill Roberts, celebrated its first opening weekend, and left a favorable impression, according to what patrons active on social media.

 "Two thumbs up! Great addition to the neighborhood. Creative menu, beautifully prepared dishes and exceptional service. A winner," wrote Doug Molloy on the restaurant's Facebook page.

"Great place! dinner was delicious, and the atmosphere is top notch, help was very good," commented Tino Orozco.

And perhaps Connie Krandall summed up the new decor best with: "You wouldn't know it was ever a Blockbuster and the food was delicious!"

Roberts — owner of the Birmingham-based Roberts Restaurant Group that owns the Seaside Restaurant, and opened Roadside B&G on Bloomfield township's north side last year — said the new spot will offer an American casual dining experience with a focus on healthy dining.

"The target demographic is the neighborhood, and it will appeal to many residents and shoppers" he said of the 3500 square-foot restaurant at the southwest corner of the Bloomfield Commons shopping center. "But we also believe the local high schools will bring post-event customers there, and that it will appeal to wide range of people from families to large groups."

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved the concept and liquor license for the establishment last summer, which included an outdoor cafe-style patio for seating.

The menu ranges from spicy-sweet Korean fried chicken ($8) and cool scallops ceviche ($14), to a trio of burger selections served with hand-cut fries ($12). Other eye-catching dishes include jerk shrimp with coconut rice ($21), and a vegetable-laden Singapore street noodles that can be topped with tofu, chicken or shrimp ($17-$20).

Cafe ML is currently open daily open for dinner service only, but regular hours will be:

• 11 a.m. -11 p.m., Mon-Thurs.
• 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday and Saturday
• 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday

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