Rick Dubro purchased his first Pizzeria in 1978 in Roseville Mi. with his high school friend Tom Griffin. Together over the next few years Tom and Rick opened 6 locations under the name of Kings Pizzeria in Detroit, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, East Detroit and Warren. Upon moving north to Traverse City in 1990, Rick worked managing a sports restaurant in Traverse City.
At the same time running one of his restaurants downstate. After managing a full service restaurant Rick decided it was time to own his own again. In 1996 Rick & Lori purchased a Carry out, Deli, Delivery location known as Papa J's & Roosters Chicken in Grawn. After managing a full service restaurant, Rick decided to remodel Papa J's & Roosters Chicken in 1998 and become a full service Restaurant which is now Rico's Cafe'.
At the same time running one of his restaurants downstate. After managing a full service restaurant Rick decided it was time to own his own again. In 1996 Rick & Lori purchased a Carry out, Deli, Delivery location known as Papa J's & Roosters Chicken in Grawn. After managing a full service restaurant, Rick decided to remodel Papa J's & Roosters Chicken in 1998 and become a full service Restaurant which is now Rico's Cafe'.
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David Aldrich
Jan 19, 2022
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Tessa Ward
Jan 03, 2022
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Travis Mandenberg
Nov 20, 2021
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Rico's is a charming diner where the staff is warm and friendly and serve good food. It stiles me as a place where people can regularly frequently not just because they enjoy the food, but because they are genuinely made to feel at home. They also appreciate veterans. I would absolutely come here again.
Rachel Foster
Oct 23, 2021
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What a wonderful atmosphere!! From the moment we walked in all the servers had smiles on their faces not letting the line at the door stop them from doing a great job. Our server summer, just went far above and beyond. The food was coming out slow but she had our refills on time, and offered us other options to much on while waiting. Not a table in her section went without. Joking work all of us about her name changing to fall soon. She takes pride in her work. The broasted chicken is to die for. Thank you for running a family setting restaurant with home cooked food. We'll keep coming back.
Julie Walling Noeth
Oct 08, 2021
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The best German food in the USA! The service was quick and efficient by Summer our waitress! She was very helpful and friendly. We had traditional German food which is on their menu the whole month of October.… I had sauerbraten and my husband had the German sausage platter. The sauerbraten was perfectly marinated in wine for days and was melt in your mouth. Spatzle was done right! We also bought a Rico’s mug to take home. Even though it’s called Rico’s Pizzeria they have monthly specials of other types of cooking. For the German food get here before the end of October
Julie Ryan
Oct 02, 2021
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We've spent the whole summer just around the corner and only finally tried it. We both had a burger and they were excellent. Also had a cup of their beef Vegetable soup and I could have just had a bowl of that and been happy. We'll go back. We regret that it took us all summer to try it when it's so close.
Randy Arnott
Sep 21, 2021
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Balrog TheDestroyier
Sep 20, 2021
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The staff was extremely nice, went here for lunch and got a salad and a cup of soup. The soup was beef barley and it tasted very sweet, which was alittle off putting. The salad was a chef salad with some lunch meat that was dry... I went for lunch mind you and my bill was $21 for salad and soup. I will not be going here again.
Connie Taylor
Aug 14, 2021
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Visited on August 25th, 2021, Internet states the restaurant was open until 9, but they were shutting the kitchen down a little after 8, and limiting the menu. My husband ordered a bacon cheese burger pizza, he got a bacon cheese burger. I ordered the Greek salad which was very good and fresh. The manager was rushing us, server brought our check before even getting our food. 80 bucks for salad,, pizza,, app and 4 very small beers,, We won't be back!
Amy S.
Aug 01, 2021
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We ordered two pizzas from Ricos for carry out, ruben and meat lovers. The ruben was delicious worth the $25 for a large. The meat lovers not so much. I didn't care for the sauce it reminded me a little of chuck e cheesees pizza, definitely not worth the $25. We didn't eat any other food from there so I can't say how it is but we are not likely to order pizza from there again.
Sara Deman
Jul 08, 2021
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Vicki Eultgen
Jul 06, 2021
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Sad when server(or owner) cannot be attentive enough to make sure you are getting your food in a timely manner. Waited over 1.5 hrs for 4 plates while others around us, came after us,and were finishing their food and leaving. Think someone should be truthful and say oh I forgot to put your order in, but no made me feel at fault and threw the cook staff under the bus. Too bad, because we tip very well and appreciate good service.
Cory Kattelus
Jul 04, 2021
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There are a number of very good Reubens in the area. Here is an excellent example from a beloved local spot. Tasty corned beef, lots of melted Swiss, seriously great sauerkraut that has a bit of sweetness, and… the house 1000 Island is fantastic, as is the Ranch that comes with the awesome onion rings. Plus, how dope is the old school move of green olive on a toothpick through the sandwich? That detail alone already let's you know something before you even taste the food. Like the commercials say, good food, plenty of it, and they'll guarantee it.
Nancy R.
Sep 10, 2020
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Pete K.
Oct 16, 2019
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We ate there tonight. Went in for the Tuesday night $8.99 steak special Two meals ended up costing us $33.00? It cost a buck and half for a spoonful of semi-sautéed onions on 1 steak, and $6.00 extra for a pinch of cheese and a spoonful of sour cream on the baked potato that was PART OF THE MEAL? Service was terrible. Very slow, full house and only 2 servers. One was very rude to family at another table-wouldn't allow a booster seat for an infant? Even after I questioned my bill, your server tried to shortchange me on payment. Didn't offer a carryout box for leftovers, couldn't
Charlotte R.
Jun 13, 2019
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Came here on a Wednesday night at about 6pm. Cozy place- we had a party of 11 and sat at 2 separate tables. We had 5 kids- decently picky eaters. They were all able to find something they liked, and clean their plates. The poutine was yummy, as was the fried cheese curds. We got the Mexican pizza and the meat lovers, both had great flavor. The waitress was clearly overwhelmed, but did a really great job taking care of us. We would come here again.
Lisa S.
May 09, 2019
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This rating is for the waitress and manager I witnessed enduring an elderly couple today. The elderly man clearly ate his buffet salad, then his dinner, then returned to get another salad. When the waitress came to settle the bill, the man said he needs two to-go containers. When she came back with one he complained and said, "Im full, what do you want me to do, waste this food?" The waitress clearly understanding she wouldn't win this manipulation, got her manager. The manager came back with a small container and clearly explained the rule of not packing away extra salad bar meals
Brian P.
Dec 05, 2018
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Cute little place. Been here a few times now. I normally get some kind of pulled port sandwich. I believe called "The Boss" or something like that. Really good. My gf normally gets the special. Like a burger. We felt bad last time we were in there. There was a new waitress that accidentally spilled my drink on me. No big deal but we didn't see her the rest of the night. The trainer took care of us the rest of the time. Lol. If you see this... don't worry about it. We left a nice tip and little note on receipt letting her know it was ok. Hopefully she had a better night after
Marsha D.
Nov 12, 2018
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Tom C.
Mar 12, 2018
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