Embark on a culinary, cuisine, journey and discover the unique tastes and flavors of Detroit. Get ready to eat your way through the alphabet while learning about some of the city’s most enticing dining destinations, spanning from iconic Coney Island joints to elegant Italian trattorias and beyond.
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The Apparatus Room is a chic, modern bar located in the Foundation Hotel. They specialize in thoughtful and unique cocktails and iconic cuisine with ingredients rooted in the Midwest. Chic yet approachable. Historic while tastefully modern. The Apparatus Room bridges the old and the new, offering iconic New American cuisine rooted in Midwestern ingredients, as well as thoughtful cocktails crafted by accomplished mixologists.
B
Buddy’s Pizza is the originator of Detroit-style pizza and a staple beloved by any Michigander. For a first-time visitor to Detroit, it’s a great place to stop for a first introduction to a square slice of pizza. Aside from delicious Detroit-style square pizza, Buddy’s Pizza serves antipasto salad with homemade house dressing, thin crust pizza, gluten free pizza, wings, meatballs and more.
C
Coriander Kitchen & Farm prides themselves on being the only restaurant in Detroit that is both farm AND table. Each menu item uses local farm-grown seasonal produce and herbs to enjoy while you take in the waterfront views. Coriander Kitchen & Farm is a woman-owned restaurant and bar located inside a former marina situated in Detroit’s canal district, a hidden gem on the city’s far-east side. They have a low-key, casual vibe that they like to call it “drunk grandma” – that gives the sense of a waterside hideaway right in the city.
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Dime Store is a brunch bar that features locally-roasted coffee, unique twists on classic favorites, and fresh ingredients in a hip and trendy atmosphere. Using the freshest, high quality ingredients to handcraft distinctive dishes in a friendly, casual environment. The drink menu includes locally-roasted Zingerman’s coffee, as well as Michigan craft beer, wine and classic cocktails.
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Eatori Market is a bar/market hybrid with specialty grocery items, prepared foods, and a chic bar and restaurant with a delicious menu of hot food and hand-crafted cocktails. This market/bar hybrid offers specialty groceries, prepared foods and in the front is a chic bar and restaurant serving up hot food and handcrafted cocktails.
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Farmer Frank’s in Eastern Market offers delicious breakfast and lunch options with market-fresh ingredients. It’s a spot well-loved by locals and traveling foodies alike. This cozy establishment highlights their passion for market-fresh ingredients, honest cooking, and an enjoyable atmosphere. Their menu features a selection of dishes, all made in-house by their team of talented chefs.
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Good Cakes and Bakes is a Black, woman-owned bakery located on the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion. They offer baked goods, drinks, and whole custom cakes. Providing quality, wholesome and organic baked goods in a positive, creative, educational and friendly environment. Committed to using fresh, natural, organic and locally grown produce when available.
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Hygrade Deli is a historic spot in Corktown where you can order a Detroit signature corned beef sandwich. This is divine cuisine!
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Ima offers creative takes on udon noodles, rice bowls, ramen, and delicious fusion appetizers. with three locations, it’s an easy pick to satisfy your next craving.
Jacoby’s German Biergarten has been serving Detroiters for over 100 years. This dive bar is a great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat before a game, and to enjoy delicious German cuisine. Serving German cuisine to Detroiter’s for more than 100 years. Downtown Detroit’s oldest saloon, since 1904, with an extensive beer menu.
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Kresge Court, located inside of the DIA, is a beautiful cafe with gourmet charcuterie, sandwiches, desserts, and coffee. On Friday nights, they also offer a variety of tapas and a full bar. Kresge Court offers gourmet snacks, cheese and charcuterie, as well as sandwiches, salads and desserts. Beverages include Starbucks coffee, lattes, blended frozen drinks, beer and wine. Friday nights offers a variety of tapas and a full bar with specialty drinks.
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Louisiana Creole Gumbo was founded in Detroit in 1970 and has been a local staple ever since, serving up authentic Louisiana Southern-style fare. A taste of New Orleans in The D. Choose from exotic Creole dishes, hot-and-spicy Cajun entrees and old-style Southern comfort foods. Serving metro Detroit since 1970.
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McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar in Corktown is a popular pre-game spot for sports fans and features incredible food, live entertainment, and a lively outdoor patio.
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Niki’s Pizza in the heart of Greektown has been serving authentic Greek favorites and delicious Detroit-style pizza since 1980. Serving authentic Greek favorites and highly-acclaimed deep dish pizza since 1980. Located in heart of Detroit’s Greektown district.
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Oak & Reel is a contemporary Italian restaurant with a primary focus on seafood. They combine local, fresh ingredients from Detroit with seafood imported from all over the world to create carefully curated dishes. Dining at Oak & Reel is a journey – They source the freshest seafood, kissed by flames fueled by their oak burning hearth, paired with house made pasta, and wrapped in a stunning yet casual-contemporary environment.
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Penny Red’s is a fried chicken spot, serving up buckets of fried chicken, honey-butter biscuits, and local farmstand sides. Penny Red’s is a fried chicken spot, serving up buckets of fried chicken, honey-butter biscuits, and local farmstand sides.
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Queen’s Bar is a hip, casual corner spot that’s perfect for a date night or an after-work happy hour. This casual corner bar is great for drinks, whether it’s after work or on a weekend. Take in fresh air and great views from the outdoor patio, weather permitting.
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The Red Hook offers specialty coffee and teas, as well as baked goods (many of which are vegan), in their four locations across the Detroit area. Each is a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy a slow morning.
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At Savannah Blue you’ll find contemporary northern soul food cuisine made with fresh ingredients and southern flavors, presented with Detroit style. Contemporary northern soul food made with fresh ingredients and southern flavors, presented with Detroit style. Boasting a delicious wine list and tasty cocktails. The space is cool, comfortable and inviting and complemented by a rich and soulful soundtrack.
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Takoi began as a food truck and has expanded into a full-fledged restaurant in downtown Detroit. Nominated for a James Beard Award in 2017, this should be your go-to spot for Thai fusion. Takoi is known for modern Thai cooking accented with Michigan seasonality, a DIY mentality, and a penchant for local food productions. As a core pillar of their mission, Takoi operates HiO Farm which is located just a mile north of the restaurant.
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Union Assembly is a go-to spot for grabbing a drink before the game or some late-night food after a concert. It’s signature American comfort food in a fun and energetic atmosphere.
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Vincente’s Cuban Cuisine offers an array of Havana-style eats, as well as salsa dancing and live music.
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The Whitney is the perfect spot for your next romantic date night or ladies’ tea party and brunch, housed in a historic 52-room 1890s mansion on Woodward Avenue in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown district.
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Xochimilco is one of Southwest Detroit’s anchor restaurants, offering great service, inexpensive entrees and night owl hours. One of Mexicantown’s anchor restaurants, drawing crowds by doing exactly what it should — offering great service, inexpensive entrees and night owl hours. The fajitas are fantastic.
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YumVillage offers chef-prepared, Afro-Caribbean meals & fresh juices at two locations in Detroit. Local and proud, 85% of the ingredients in YumVillage’s food come from the Detroit area.
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Z’s Villa is a family-owned restaurant in Midtown that prides itself on serving hundreds of friends, family, and neighbors each year. It’s a great place for classic American comfort food and the “world’s best corned beef.”
