Hockeytown Cafe

[mtuhockey7 23]

A buddy and I are planning on going to Hockeytown Cafe Saturday to watch game 1. We realize it is going to be an absolute zoo. Has anyone been there in the last week or two on game day? How early do you advise we go?

[Ms_Hockey 0]

I haven't been down there this year, but I went a couple times last year for the Wings/Pens games. My dad and I usually got there about three hours before puck drop just to be safe.

[McCartyFanForLife 17]

I haven't been down there this year, but I went a couple times last year for the Wings/Pens games. My dad and I usually got there about three hours before puck drop just to be safe.

Same here, if you don't arrive there at least 2 hours early, you'll be standing around for a long while. It's a fantastic atmosphere to watch a game. Highly recommended

[KronwallCRUNCH 5]

I went last year during the finals for a weekend game, and the place was a zoo with all of the Wings fans + Pens fans that traveled up for the games. There was also a Tigers game going on, so that just added to it, but it was mostly the hockey crowd.

I'd say get there a couple of hours early for sure if you want a seat.

[RememberStevieY 5]

A friend and I were down there for game 5 of the ducks series. Wasn't that bad but it was also on a weekday.

[wmubronco420 25]

i went there for the first time last year and tbh i was kinda disappointed. not that it was bad it just wasnt all that special, although it wasnt during a wings game. Is that the way to go?

[Ms_Hockey 0]

i went there for the first time last year and tbh i was kinda disappointed. not that it was bad it just wasnt all that special, although it wasnt during a wings game. Is that the way to go?

You definitely have to be there during a Wings game. I'd say it's the second best thing to being AT the actual game.