Built in Detroit.
Hospitality with a point of view.
Detroit Optimist Society is a hospitality group built around distinct bars, restaurants, and neighborhood concepts.
Founded by Dave Kwiatkowski, the Society began with The Sugar House in Corktown and grew into a collection of places with their own character. The common thread is thoughtful hospitality, memorable drinks, and a reason to come back.
Dave Kwiatkowski
Founder / Principal
Dave returned to Detroit after working in Chicago and opened The Sugar House in 2011. That first bar became the beginning of a growing hospitality group focused on creating singular places across the city.
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