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4710 Cass Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201

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6407 Orchard Lake Road
(15 Mile & Orchard Lake)

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Doc’s Cloverleaf Inn eventually turned into a dive bar. But
more recently, the entire place was in need of a facelift. Mullins,
along with his business partner, Brian Yaffa, bought the histori-
cal building just a few short months ago and are dedicating it to
Doc and June.
Mullins also teamed up with Jennifer Clotworthy, who has
been in the restaurant business for years. The two recreated
Doc’s General Store, adding a deli counter where visitors can
purchase made-to-order sandwiches. They
also built a spacious restaurant next door,
fashioning it after June’s original 1960s
kitchen.
The restaurant is a tribute to June, but also
borrows pieces from Mullins’ life, including
living room furniture and knick-knacks from
Mullins’ daughter’s great-grandmother, Paula
Benson. Like Doc and June, Benson dedicates
her time to helping others — she has par-
ticularly fond memories of teaching writing
courses at the JCC.
Since community outreach is a theme at
Doc and June, the restaurant pays tribute
to local artists. Funky artwork is plastered
on the walls while stacks of vinyl records
are neatly arranged on wooden bookshelves
throughout the space.
While the interior is unique, so is the
dynamic menu, inspired by several of June’s
favorite meals. In conjunction with the artsy
interior, the menu offers a plethora of cui-
sines with a definitive flair.
Instead of your typical nachos, Mullins
devised a heaping appetizer plate filled with
Wonton chips, melted Muenster cheese, jala-
peño peppers, diced tomatoes, onions and a
Chipotle crema.
DOC AND JUNE
Rather than meatloaf slathered in gravy,
1967 Cass Lake Road diners can indulge in the Bowl of Balls, a
Keego Harbor playfully worded yet hearty dish of dainty
(248) 682-2295 meatloaf balls, buttery mashed potatoes,
www.docandjune.com topped with either country gravy or a sweet
and spicy sauce.
Lighter, June-approved options include the
Mixed Griller, a knockout dish featuring salmon, rice and grilled
veggies coated in a Creole caramel glaze, and a refreshing kale
salad with crunchy green apples, radish and candied pecans.
During the warmer months, diners can enjoy a Michigan beer
or specialty cocktail on the spacious patio.
While summer is coming to a close, fans of Doc and June can
look forward to a shift in the menu. While the watermelon and
feta salad was a hit, dishes with fresh fall produce are sure to
please diners in the coming months.
Doc and June also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays,
and a food delivery service for Keego Harbor residents is
already in the works.
While the cuisine and ambiance are top notch, this new
establishment also encapsulates the importance of giving back.
In this day and age, there are few places that both entertain and
inspire — Doc and June is one of them. •