{In 2016 Mudgies underwent some remodeling as well as expansion and added patio space. This was my first impression of the space afterwards. Much has changed since then, however I hope long time or newly converted customers of the sandwich oasis enjoy this article still!}
Formerly a corner sandwich shop, that Detroit foodies and downtown dwellers
would suggest to visitors or first time Downtown in a while, Detroiters. The place for stacked sammies, giant cookies and wine and beer to go. As the fans grew, it was quickly evident that the place had to expand. In fall of 2016 they finally did just that, but without moving from there charming vintage building nestled in the neighborhood of Corktown. Instead, opting for a full renovation. First changing the entrance to the side of the building, passing the vine climbing art off of Brooklyn St, past what could be your Grandmothers white picket fence and awning. Following up the porch steps and through the screen door. Entering, a breeze from every directions hit’s you as you walk through, noticing a vitalizing shift in atmosphere from before. Sleek, open, and cozy replace the corner New York bodega feel before. The remodel has broken up the space in a way that makes it feel like a brand-new restaurant in a new building. The polished up and improved Mudgies now has everything you look for in a go-to establishment. Like multiple outside seating options while keeping menu favorites.
The most noticeable difference is the fully stocked bar prepped with fresh syrups and juices replacing the ol’ watery soda gun that’s way to prominent behind bars. Bistro seating accompanies the bar area for more indoor seating options alongside the open dining room from before. It also seems to be two separate kitchens, one for carryout and one for dining guest. A solution for a quicker time till your delicious sandwich will be sitting in front of you, a huge difference in this aspect. One last feature to mention is an impressive wine wall to the right when you enter, even the biggest wino in the city would be able to select a different wine to pair perfectly with every sandwich on the menu, or entrée, off there after 5pm menu. Intact before renovations, is now vamped up with vibrant harvest options for the current season.
With the open floor plan Mudgies is able to further display it’s sense of style, which it always had. Seen in the handcrafted wooden bar, antique pictures and mini gourds from Eastern Market that decorate the surfaces. All the additions have really opened up the clientele more than I’ve seen before. From wine and cheese aficionados, business professionals on lunch meetings, to an artist’s co-working space and place young people take their parents when in town.
Definitely a must to check out what has taken a lot of work, all summer and what they are still hustling to finish sewing up the last few seams of. To redefine sandwiches in the D, in a comfortable and inspiring setting that makes you want to hang loose, stay for a while, and maybe talk politics with a stranger. This new Mudgies could possibly turn into a true Detroit staple comparable to Zingermans’s of Ann Arbor, as the go to lunch spot in the city for guaranteed great food.
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