Woodward Throwbacks

Jen Spencer

2024-04

I went here during the hours they said they were open: closed. They even had their hours posted in the store window, which I was within. Still closed.Shows a total disregard for people’s time. Update your hours and stick to them.EDIT: if you check their hours and visit them in that time and they’re closed, they’ll blame you for being “confused”. Then ask why you didn’t call without considering that some people come from other countries, some people have phones with dead batteries, and some people just don’t have phones at all.The better question is why not just be open when you say you will. Instead of responding with a snarky response, admit you made a mistake and commit to doing better. It does not make you look good to offer poor customer service and then double down with a rude response.I followed your rules, you weren’t there, take accountability instead of lashing out.Edit 2: this review was left on Monday but I went to the store last Friday at 3. Feel free to update your IG story with that detail.

Alli Capper

2022-05

I’ve found so many incredible, unique items from WT. Not only do they have one-of-a-kind local vintage pieces, they also do amazing large and small-scale reimagined salvage work. I’ve gotten everything from vintage 1950s golf prints, to reclaimed original Pewabic tiles, to old-world framed paintings. My son loves to look through their store and the staff is incredibly patient with his busy-ness and curiosity, always handing out stickers and asking if we need help! I’d highly recommend following them on Instagram (same name) to stay up-to-date on all their happenings and see an intimate look into their salvage, building, and creative process. If you’re a homeowner, or even just renting, I can’t recommend checking out this place enough. Hoping I can commission this team in the future to do an island for our kitchen!

Lisa Zook

2021-05

Great spot! I love the pieces they have salvaged and their attention to detail in their design. Very excited to see how the company evolves and continues to create in coming years!

Trevor Hewitt

2023-10

Since their hours aren't posted I called to see if they were open, they said they close at 6pm. Got there at 450pm and they were closed. Really wanted to check this place out, oh well.

Amanda Shaneal Bermudez

2023-07

These people were guests on NBC News Now and I loved there way and means of life. Respect!Measurements are the first step to success!....

Brendan Seyka

2022-05

My girlfriend and I have fawned over their projects on Instagram for a while now so we were super excited to check out the shop and it didn't disappoint! We spent a good chunk of time fawning over all of the amazing projects we wish we had the space for, and daydreaming about what we would put where in our future dream house, we'll definitely be back when that day comes! Owners are also super friendly cool people!

Jackqueline Mclean

2024-02

Excellent Team! Great Service!

Alexandra Climent

2024-04

Best store, best people.

Hanna Nall

2021-05

What a place! Woodward Throwbacks is the spot for the coolest reclaimed pieces. Super friendly staff, always helpful with whatever project we're working on. And I love a shop dog, Ginger is the best : )

Richard Fleming

2023-07

Really cool original pieces from reclaimed materials, the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Brad Lutz

2022-05

Purchased a gorgeous dinner table from Woodward Throwbacks. The team is incredible, the shop is gorgeous and the reuse of materials will keep us coming back!

Randy S

2019-05

I recently had a very poor experience with Woodward Throwbacks and am overall very disappointed. I acquired a bowling alley that I wanted to turn into a dining table and I had sanded and sized the table myself, but given a deadline needed help finishing the project. I asked WT for their help in completing the work and they agreed to finish the table by sanding, making fresh clean cuts, staining, sealing, and lacquering the table. They have made bowling alley tables in the past and so there was no concern on their part that they had the ability. I agreed to a price of $220 for the work and after they had the table a few days they increased the price by $100, which I agreed to as some of the work was not as clear to them in my description over the phone.They turned the project around within a couple weeks and when it arrived at first everything looked fine. I did notice that the lacquer finish seemed to have an odd texture I am not accustomed to, but didnt worry about it. Within a few days, the finish started to crackle off. It started from flex in the table, but after a few days of use i realized that the finish was not only flaking off of the areas of flex, but also on the sides of the table and areas where flex hadn't occurred. I contacted WT about my concerns and they were very quick to push blame onto areas other than their own responsibility. I called the manufacturer of the lacquer and after sending them images was told that it was their opinion that the lacquer was laid incorrectly or that the preparation of the surface before the lacquer was applied was done incorrectly as the fishing was coming off easily with only a fingernail.WT again refused to acknowledge their involvement in the problem and at no point offered to at least come and look at the table with their own eyes even after I sent multiple images and videos of the finish cracking off with my fingernails. They refused to help other than to offer to drop off more lacquer for me to do myself, which given the fact that I hired them to finish the work to meet my deadline and to take weight off of my own shoulders was a joke.After calmly complaining for several days, they finally offered to refund me the costs of the lacquer itself ($50), and did not acknowledge the increase in work it would now take to not only redo their work but UNDO their work to get the table in good working shape. I paid them over $300 for the work they did and I am disappointed that not only did they not stand by their labor and their product, but it took me a week of complaining with them to even get them to offer $50. Overall the experience was very unprofessional in the end.I have since contacted a company in Plymouth I have dealt with before that does furniture refinishing and I have had good experiences with and they came to my home, driving all the way from Plymouth, to look at the table. They immediately said that the texture I noticed in the finish was very strange for the type of product they used and was a sign of being done improperly as spray texture shouldn't be noticeable.... it should be smooth like a grand piano finish when complete if done correctly, and that in order to fix the table I will have to strip, re-sand, re-stain, and reapply a new sealer and lacquer... essentially starting from scratch before I hired them, which is the same thing the lacquer manufacturer told me.The finish continues to flake off to this day on all sides of the table and I am so disappointed that such a cute and interesting company could drop the ball so poorly and accept no responsibility for their supposed expertise.

Doug J

2022-05

The web page said they were open, called to verify, the message on the phone said they were open, dove all the way down here... they were closed. Don't waste your time.

Kristine Downie

2019-05

They answered my text promptly. Answered my question. I went there the next day. The young lady there was very helpful. Bought what I went there for. And they helped my husband load it.

Marilyn Grinnell

2018-05

This shop is an asset to Hamtramck. Salvage pieces are cleverly redesigned and reasonably priced. I found the staff very helpful and kind.

Kelly Buren

2018-05

This place is everything you ever wanted. Bo and Kyle are smart and cool and I want to be just like them. Go here.

Clive Anthony

2020-05

I love what you are doing it is really inspiring enjoy your work stay in love and enjoy your life together..Make the world a better place.

Adrian Blackwell

2019-05

Cool reclaimed wood and metal items from around Detroit restored. Can find some unusual pieces as well as some original pieces.

Aaron Thomas

2019-05

I just bought a house in the North End and I can't wait to shop here for it

Doug Boyce

2019-05

A great place to find the hidden treasure you've been looking for

Alisha Washington

2022-05

Amazing and patient with all our questions .

William S McDonald

2021-05

Great place with lots of cool stuff!

Robbie Dwight

2019-05

Great shop, super cool stuff!

Mr. Frugal

2018-05

Great craftsmanship on their beautiful wooden creations.

Lise Saint James

2021-05

The love is real for this company. :)

Val Tannen

2019-05

Amazing place, merits a trip!

Dave Rademacher

2022-05

Best place in the world.

Arthur Tabb

2019-05

I Think It's A Nice PLACE.

Monika Ostasz

2019-05

Awesome items for sale!

mike smith

2019-05

A+ Francis is the best.