Romeo Theatre — Local services in Washington Charter Township

From the files of: I've driven by for years.

We went here On Friday March the 8th For a 4 pm matinee.

I've heard around town that it's cute, quaint and people drive from miles around just to stop in and get a carry out popcorn 🍿.

I found that statement to be a magnetic draw to Pull me in Hard to believe.

Well once again, I'm glad to admit I was wrong.

The popcorn is worthy of stopping in for 🛑.

He selects an oil from Nebraska And a certain popped kernel of perfection

Small buckets Medium buckets Large buckets $7

And a huge bucket with a lid for Togo orders.

The theater is stuck in a delightful time warp of 1971

And I say that with Joy

No mega 12 plus screens

No reserved seats.

Just 2 good sized theaters

Staffed with friendly local folks and Jeff

Jeff the kind, engaging owner.

Yep You'll find him behind the counter, working, serving and sharing stories.

He is also a servant.

Two little old ladies with Walkers were at the counter in front of me and he carried their beverages and their popcorn to their seats and made sure they were comfortable and had everything that they needed.

So nice to see the Service of the 70s lived out in the 21st century.

Seats are newer Sound is very good 🚽 Are clean.

This theater will be a regular stop for the rest of my life so...

I’ve lived in Romeo pretty much my whole life and I always enjoy coming to this theater. I have not been there in a while, but I forgot how special this place is. For a while I’ve been going to the Emagine or AMC. Yes those places are far bigger, have many more films to chose from, have bars, wide variety of concession stand items to pick from and are much more prestigious etc. After coming back to Romeo from some time away it just amplifies how special this small place is. The small town feel and simplicity and comfort is what makes this place superb. The prices are great and you don’t have to pay comerica park or DTW prices for snacks.

The owner Jeff is a great guy as well. I used to work at the Kroger down the road and would always see him late at night before we closed down, and he is always the nicest guy and he treats his customers well too. ...

Great Popcorn!

Clearly a family owned local theater run by people who take pride in what they do. There is nothing I hate more then spending a small fortune for tickets at an AMC or a Cinemark to then be given the disservice of overpriced concessions with stale popcorn made hours earlier. The Romeo's popcorn is freshly made with generous portions and I believe even had real butter. And I didn't have to shell out $20 for it. Very reasonable.

Not many communities have family owned local theaters anymore. Like drive-ins, they are a piece of americana that's disappearing fast.

Romeo should cherish it's rare jewel and enjoy...