The Maple Theater

The Maple Theater is one of my favorite theaters. It’s so cute inside with a coffee area, popcorn and snacks area, a full bar area and a new restaurant. The theater is small but that’s what I like about it. The seats aren’t so high up so do not sit behind someone very tall. The ticket prices are a bit more than other theaters and they only have a couple movies compared to other theaters but I still love this theater and will continue coming back.

Theater is nice,$ 12 for a ticket. Press signed seats.
They also gave their own bar and restaurant onsite. I heard lots of apologies from the staff to patrons for the prior movie for slow good delivery.
The menu is decent. Expect rushes of crowds around show times, so plan ahead. Two stars because of the skimpy drinks. $ 9 for the lightest rum and Diet Coke around… so head elsewhere for At least 10 draft beers.
Washrooms were pretty messy. 1 of the 2 faucets was broken.

The idea is quite novel, at least for me since I don’t know of any other neighbourhood theatre that has done this… that is, turned part of their lobby area into a caffe’/bar where you can have a light dinner and drinks or a caffe’ and a sweet before or after the movie :-)
I was there to meet a friend for a Chai Tea which was really good. The other nice thing about this place is that is does have a «neighbourhood» feel despite its location. In fact, beside us were a group or nursing students meeting to study, meanwhile, while we were having tea, friends of my friend came in to go and see the afternoon matinée (and yes, you can bring your beverage into the movie theatre). The Staff is quite nice and personable.
When I go back to visit my family, I will try to go in the evening, to see a movie perhaps, but for sure to see how things are in the evening. If the vibe is as easy and nice as it is during the afternoon… I am in :-)
On a busy thoroughfare, it is set back enough that there is ample parking and even a traffic light that allows you to easily make a left turn into the parking even :-)

We don’t go to movie theaters very often. But when we want to see something on the big screen, Maple Theater is always on our short list for where to go. The seats are comfortable (even the regular ones) and this is where we first had popcorn cook in olive oil; it’s the best. I now make it in olive oil at home and add salt and pepper. We recently went there with friends who had a coupon for a combination of movie admission, large popcorn, and then an entrée and side dish in their restaurant, all for a very reasonable price. We’ll be back next time we need to view something on the big screen.

I’ve been coming to this place for years and loved it, but since the revamp it just gets better every time I go. It was awesome when they added Great Lakes Coffee, better when they added a bar and a small menu, and it’s been successful a huge local hit that they completely rearranged it to allow for a long bar and a much bigger seating area. They even have takeout from the Maple Kitchen now! Very proud of/​excited for this local gem to pop off like it has.
About the kitchen– I’m a big fan. They have my ideal mix of indulgent treats and simple, clean bites like the hummus and veggies. The bar is great, too, especially if you’re a beer nerd or you’re all about the Michigan products.
Seriously, this place has got it all if you are even passively interested in being cultured. And even if you aren’t, there’s booze.

A great place for a fun night out, or in our case a double date. Came on a Friday night after dinner to catch a late showing and this place was packed. Definitely a bit pricer for a ticket but you get what you pay for. Wide leather seats that you get to choose, and theatre sizes that don’t pack you in like AMC so it feels cozy.
They also have a dine and watch option towards the back where you can have dinner and movie along with a drink. genius! Love coming here, and makes me actually look forward to getting out of my sweats to sit and watch a movie. Netflix who?

Since they renovated, this is a superb, well-​run and just-​plain-​old sweet
place to not only see great art movies, but to spend some time hanging out. My date and I enjoyed some tea and sweets after the flick, sat by the fireplace and listened to some excellent live music. And we didn’t break the bank in the process!!!

A rip off on food and drinks, one drink was barely 3 swallows and mostly ice. Fries $ 5? ok that should have been a side for our $ 10 sandwiches that had no side. You leave $ 100 there and don’t even get a nice steak.

It’s’s a wonderful movie experience! The seating, sounds, ambiance, food, trivia night… I could go on and on. The only thing that holds it back from a 5-​star experience is the spotty service, which is too bad because you pay 5-​star prices.
We always buy the large, plush seats in the back of the theatre for an extra $ 5 a seat. When they first opened, they had a waiter/​waitress bring you a food/​drink menu there but the last few times we went this month, no one ever showed up. That’s too bad because we used to order a few glasses of wine, or the fresh sweet potato fries or the hummus and veggie platter, but I am assuming this was not a money maker for them. Last night I walked out to the bar to order but since I can only carry 2 things at a time, I just went with drinks.
They changed their menu recently and we were tempted by the waffle sundae but I think this was the first time anyone had ever ordered it. It was quite an ordeal and they made it twice, charged us half for the bother and we left confused.
The drinks have creeped up in price since the menu changed and at $ 11 for a glass of Malbec, you are actually better off at Beau’s or Mex, across the street. I don’t mind paying it if it’s served in the theatre but if I am schlepping in and out of my seat to get them, I’ll skip it.
The best is either Secret Cinema night or one of the many operas you can see on screen. These are really special times to come as you are guaranteed like-​minded theatre goers! (meaning NO cell phones, texting, young children, etc)

My go to movie house! Between the movie selection, sound system, ambiance, coffee, food, quiet audience, comfy seats, special events and music, why would you go anywhere else for a movie?

This is my second time here with various family members.
The first time we went to a preview screening for the film Me, Earl & The Dying Girl (btw, one of my favorites).
The theater is modern and accommodating and I highly recommend the seriously plush seats at the back of the theatre.
This time we tried the restaurant section.
Ordered were the burger, grilled cheese and soup du jour all were well crafted and designed to fit the stylish and modern design of this establishment.
If you have a day to spend at any place in the area then you should consider this one. My suggestion start with a coffee or two get some work done. Catch a cool indie, art or etc film and finish your night with a burger and beer or a Goslings Ginger beer if you have to drive shortly.
Best~Robert

Good coffee shop in the place plus you can bring beer into the movie. The bar was out of the best beers. Nice seating and lots of parking. Reserved seats with waiters in the back of the theater.

I thought the ambience of the theater was great I loved the décor and small town feel but the popcorn was so stale, it was the worst I’ve ever had. Step up the snacks game and it’ll be my new favorite.

I haven’t been to the Maple in about 20 years. I really wanted to see Love and Mercy so I popped in on a hot summer afternoon. Whoa, it’s changed. Fancy bar and fancier seats. Since I’m old skool when it comes to theatres, I’m still not buying into the whole reserved seat thing, extra for fancy seats. I get the concept, but it feels less movie like if I’m not straddling my popcorn. The seats were comfy, and the sound and temperature were perfect, not too loud, not too cold. I’ll go back, but I’ll long for The Penn or The Redford.

By far the best cinema experience I ever had.
It’s clean, silent, cultured and reasonably priced.
If you hate screaming kids, gossiping teens, phones, loudly chewing adults and generally agitating behavior during your movie, you will be relieved to come here. In Maple Theatre, they don’t need to remind people to hide the chips they smuggled in and turn off their phones before they start the movie, everybody behaves.
Another great thing is the comfortable level of sound comparing to chain cinemas, alongside with rocking chairs and additional wait service available.
Now all that decency plus an excellent food & drink lounge, live jazz, craft beers, best michigan coffee and polite staff.
Fanstastic

Nice place to see a show. They remodeled since my buddy worked here in Highschool back in 1989.
They sell beer and offer a beer– popcorn meal deal. Nice!

This review is approx two months late but I feel I have to post.
I agree with Jody K who was disappointed with the Maple, I was as well.
Yes, the renovations are marvelous, it’s artsy, hip, happening. The service? Not so much.
When ordering a coffee the YOUNG gentleman behind the «bar» was unfriendly and disinterested. Maybe some of the others below had a different experience because they are «hot» and «happening?» I am in my late 50s… certainly not a customer that would be flirted with!
We opted to get the «reserved» seats (paid extra), which WERE comfortable, no complaints there. We were told that someone would be in to take our order (they will NOT take your order prior to the movie starting… seriously?) I guess they would rather disrupt the moviegoers around us.
Oh and we weren’t permitted to enter the theater early as most theaters allow you to do. When I sat down, there was still trash on the seat next to me.
When the server finally did appear, I missed the entire first five minutes of the movie, she arrived with a menu with NO FLASHLIGHT (I am not a cat, I don’t read well in the dark)…then she had to prance BACK OUT to get a flashlight (all of this took place with the movie, NOT the previews, merrily playing on the screen)
If the Maple wants to sell reserved seating they need to pay close attention to and CHANGE what is taking place. If I am going to miss the first five minutes of any movie, I might as well wait for it to be on DVD… or as Jimmy Fallon says…“DVD!!!“
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT.

We go to the Maple as many first and third Thursdays for Secret Cinema as possible, and we love it every time.
The café and bar area is great. The staff is always really attentive, friendly and helpful. We order a drink and pizza pre-​movie, and then take advantage of the free popcorn deal. While we eat, we enjoy the music of a duo whose name I don’t know, but am always happy to hear.
Secret Cinema is a great event I can’t recommend enough. It gets a little crazy before showtime, so eating dinner at the Maple requires getting there pretty early (we usually get there around 6).

Other than the DIA, the go to place for diverse independent and arthouse films for the past few decades. There is one other key film arthouse but out of respect I wont mention them.
Some say its pricey a bit but quality and ambience make it all worth it. Lots of cool events both film (not just narrative and docs, including live Opera and Shakespeare productions!) and beyond (music).
Food is on point — salads and pizzas. And the drinks and beers are appreciated and top notch. Support this Metro Detroit cultural gem when possible.
I remember the theater before the renovations. Very impressive the metamorphosis.
John and Jeremy are heroes! Ok, a bit hyperbole but good people doing good things.
Like others have mentioned, you can reserve seats.
Someone else mentioned it but Secret Cinema is a gem of the Maple. I’m biased because I’ve had the pleasure of hosting it, but it truly is fun, mysterious, and price friendly: $ 5 and free popcorn if you buy a concession item. Winner winner chicken dinner.

I must disagree with the other reviewers. Yes, they have restored the theater, and yes, the seats are comfortable. But with the remodel and the addition of a coffee house to the front, you must now park in the back or walk around the entire building — in the street — if you’ve parked in what used to be the front.
They also charge OUTRAGEOUS prices for admission ($ 8 for a MATINEE– before noon, no less???), and the slope of the auditorium means that the only decent seats for a comfortable view of the screen are about the last 5 rows of the theater; any closer than that and you feel like you’re looking into the sky to see the movie.
In addition to being so overpriced, there’s an air of pretentiousness about it, like if you’re not a regular, you don’t belong there.
When you go to the movies, you’re sitting in the dark for 2 hours (well, more, by the time you get through all the commercials) and the focus should be the film that you’re seeing. Therefore, it does not matter much what the theater itself looks like, as long as it’s clean, has decent seating and good sound. (Which, by the way, we found very uneven; sometimes, it was too quiet and other times, it was too loud.)
Personally, I will avoid this theater unless it’s the only place a movie I really want to see is playing.