Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
A MUST for anyone visiting Detroit. They have the best sandwiches (I recommend the "Gutty" or "Sho'nuff"). They also have an excellence beer and wine selection, as well as a full bar. Great place to sit outside on a nice day, and the bar is low-key and under the radar at night.
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Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop
1413 Brooklyn StA MUST for anyone visiting Detroit. They have the best sandwiches (I recommend the "Gutty" or "Sho'nuff"). They also have an excellence beer and wine selection, as well as a full bar. Great place to sit outside on a nice day, and the bar is low-key and under the radar at night.
A staple among locals. I go every weekend! Amazing, character-filled diner that serves locally-sourced foods with a smile. It get's busy but is well-worth the wait. Get your poutine fix here!
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The Brooklyn Street Local LLC
1266 Michigan AveA staple among locals. I go every weekend! Amazing, character-filled diner that serves locally-sourced foods with a smile. It get's busy but is well-worth the wait. Get your poutine fix here!
Best bagels around! They also serve Anthology Coffee, which is the best coffee roasted in Detroit.
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Detroit Institute of Bagels
1236 Michigan AveBest bagels around! They also serve Anthology Coffee, which is the best coffee roasted in Detroit.
A neighborhood staple. This is where locals hang out. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast sandwich in the morning, or pickup of a sandwich for lunch. Awesome neighborhood vibes.
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Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis StA neighborhood staple. This is where locals hang out. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast sandwich in the morning, or pickup of a sandwich for lunch. Awesome neighborhood vibes.
Astro is as hip as cafe's come these days. The intentional lack of wifi fosters community and great conversation.
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Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueAstro is as hip as cafe's come these days. The intentional lack of wifi fosters community and great conversation.
Tiny downtown diner with great food, and a $7 traditional breakfast, coffee included. Try the cinnamon roll.
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Parks & Rec Diner
1942 W Grand River AveTiny downtown diner with great food, and a $7 traditional breakfast, coffee included. Try the cinnamon roll.
A bustling spot downtown, good for breakfast, brunch, and lunch! Eggs Benny are killer here, and the Korean Fries WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
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Dime Store
719 Griswold StA bustling spot downtown, good for breakfast, brunch, and lunch! Eggs Benny are killer here, and the Korean Fries WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
Slow's BBQ will not disappoint—big portions, awesome sides, and a great beer list. Suburbanites are crazy about this place too so expect to wait for a table.
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Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveSlow's BBQ will not disappoint—big portions, awesome sides, and a great beer list. Suburbanites are crazy about this place too so expect to wait for a table.
Come here for great food and over 100 beers on tap. It's all about the crack fries.
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HopCat
4265 Woodward AveCome here for great food and over 100 beers on tap. It's all about the crack fries.
Detroit's favorite cafe. A must visit for sure. Awesome place to chill and have a cup of coffee before a busy day in the city. Also a great place to grab a cocktail or three later on in the day.
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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward AveDetroit's favorite cafe. A must visit for sure. Awesome place to chill and have a cup of coffee before a busy day in the city. Also a great place to grab a cocktail or three later on in the day.
My Sunday lunch ritual involves the Spinach Artichoke Dip, BBQ Chicken Pizza, and an IPA.
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Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield StMy Sunday lunch ritual involves the Spinach Artichoke Dip, BBQ Chicken Pizza, and an IPA.
This is a foodie place for sure. Very unique downtown spot on the 2nd floor of a beautiful old brownstone building. It's a fancier, small plates restaurant with excellent cocktails as well. Make sure to try the homemade Potato Chips.
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Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveThis is a foodie place for sure. Very unique downtown spot on the 2nd floor of a beautiful old brownstone building. It's a fancier, small plates restaurant with excellent cocktails as well. Make sure to try the homemade Potato Chips.
Named best restaurant of Detroit in 2015. It's 1 block from the apartment, too! It's on the pricey side as it is quite a fine dining experience. Great for special occasions.
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Selden Standard
3921 2nd AveNamed best restaurant of Detroit in 2015. It's 1 block from the apartment, too! It's on the pricey side as it is quite a fine dining experience. Great for special occasions.
We love this place for it's food as well as atmosphere. Located on quaint street in Detroit's West Village neighborhood.
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Craft Work
8047 Agnes StWe love this place for it's food as well as atmosphere. Located on quaint street in Detroit's West Village neighborhood.
Sliders are a Detroit staple, and this place does them right. Everything on the menu (even beer and cocktails) are in the $2-$3 range. Pro tip: get the pb&j slider and ask for bacon on it. You will definitely have to wait, but there is a patio you can relax on and have a couple $3 Bell's Two Hearted Ale's on.
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdSliders are a Detroit staple, and this place does them right. Everything on the menu (even beer and cocktails) are in the $2-$3 range. Pro tip: get the pb&j slider and ask for bacon on it. You will definitely have to wait, but there is a patio you can relax on and have a couple $3 Bell's Two Hearted Ale's on.
Best ramen in the city for sure. It's a small place that sits on a corner where you would least expect to find a newer ramen restaurant. It's the real deal.
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Johnny Noodle King
2601 W Fort StBest ramen in the city for sure. It's a small place that sits on a corner where you would least expect to find a newer ramen restaurant. It's the real deal.
A MUST. Detroit-style shawarma. Get the "Bucharest Shawarma"—$5 and you will be stuffed. Makes for a great quick, cheap meal. Also good to pick up and eat in a park :)
(There's 2 other locations closer to downtown too)
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Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveA MUST. Detroit-style shawarma. Get the "Bucharest Shawarma"—$5 and you will be stuffed. Makes for a great quick, cheap meal. Also good to pick up and eat in a park :)
(There's 2 other locations closer to downtown too)
We LOVE this West Village pie spot. Drop in for a slice of pie (try the salted maple) and a coffee. Try to get there earlier in the day because they sell out often.
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Sister Pie
8066 Kercheval AveWe LOVE this West Village pie spot. Drop in for a slice of pie (try the salted maple) and a coffee. Try to get there earlier in the day because they sell out often.
A MUST stop on any Detroit food tour. It's been around forever, and it's no wonder why. If anyone tells you that American (the rival coney next door) is better, you cannot trust them. It's open 23 hours a day, so you can show up just about any time.
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Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdA MUST stop on any Detroit food tour. It's been around forever, and it's no wonder why. If anyone tells you that American (the rival coney next door) is better, you cannot trust them. It's open 23 hours a day, so you can show up just about any time.
Ottava Via
1400 Michigan AveAwesome Italian food in a beautiful old bank. Bocce out back!
Shangri-La
4710 Cass AveA great go-to Chinese place. (they also have a bar!)
Really unique space. Run by a charmingly cranky guy who be nice to you while complaining his latest beef. It's more endearing than it sounds.
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Urban Bean Co.
200 Grand River AveReally unique space. Run by a charmingly cranky guy who be nice to you while complaining his latest beef. It's more endearing than it sounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Hamtramck bar is far off the beaten path. You won't find any suburbanites here. You will find cheap drinks, a super cool vibe, and nice people who love their neighborhood. When you get here will be think, "is this really it?". When you get inside you will be glad you came.
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Bumbo's
3001 Holbrook AveThis Hamtramck bar is far off the beaten path. You won't find any suburbanites here. You will find cheap drinks, a super cool vibe, and nice people who love their neighborhood. When you get here will be think, "is this really it?". When you get inside you will be glad you came.
This specialty beer shop also has a bar in it. You can drink as you shop for drinks!
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8 Degrees Plato | Detroit
3409 Cass AveThis specialty beer shop also has a bar in it. You can drink as you shop for drinks!
Really hip art gallery with a bar inside (Cafe 78). They book great live music on weekends.
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現代アート美術館
4454 Woodward AveReally hip art gallery with a bar inside (Cafe 78). They book great live music on weekends.
Bronx Bar
4476 2nd AveA highly beloved dive bar with great burgers. A true classic.
A pub by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood (but they welcome visitors!). Stop by this place to (usually) escape the crowds. While you are in Woodbridge, check out the nice tree lined streets that make up the neighborhood (Commonwealth & Avery).
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Woodbridge
A pub by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood (but they welcome visitors!). Stop by this place to (usually) escape the crowds. While you are in Woodbridge, check out the nice tree lined streets that make up the neighborhood (Commonwealth & Avery).
A definite MUST. Larry D'mongo's speakeasy style bar has been around since before it was cool. It definitely fills up, but check it out.
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Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StA definite MUST. Larry D'mongo's speakeasy style bar has been around since before it was cool. It definitely fills up, but check it out.
Take a break from browsing the many shops of West Canfield St. at this beloved Michigan brewhouse.
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Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
441 W Canfield StTake a break from browsing the many shops of West Canfield St. at this beloved Michigan brewhouse.
Hand's down best brewery in Detroit. The owner, Stephen, is one of the nicest guys around and will most likely pour your drink for you himself. Honestly they're food is note-worthy too. Chicken nachos and bread pudding for the win.
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Batch Brewing Company
1400 Porter StHand's down best brewery in Detroit. The owner, Stephen, is one of the nicest guys around and will most likely pour your drink for you himself. Honestly they're food is note-worthy too. Chicken nachos and bread pudding for the win.
A MUST. Two James Distillery is an all-time favorite.
definitely. check. it. out.
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トゥー・ジェームズ・スピリッツ
2445 Michigan AveA MUST. Two James Distillery is an all-time favorite.
definitely. check. it. out.
Sugar House is the new york cocktail bar I never found while living in new york. Best cocktails in the city, for sure.
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The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AveSugar House is the new york cocktail bar I never found while living in new york. Best cocktails in the city, for sure.
Motor City Wine
1949 Michigan AveIt's all about the patio. There's bocce, too.
Standby
225 Gratiot AveLow-key and sleek. Enter through the Belt Alley, which is also pretty cool.
Arts & Culture
A true pride of the city, MUST VISIT. The DIA is chalked-full of world class art (Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, and others I am not cultured enough to have heard of) as well as a pretty unique cafe/bar/lounge.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveA true pride of the city, MUST VISIT. The DIA is chalked-full of world class art (Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, and others I am not cultured enough to have heard of) as well as a pretty unique cafe/bar/lounge.
ハイデルバーグ・プロジェクト
3600 Heidelberg StWackiest art installation ever? You gotta see it.
Shopping
Bicycle and leather goods manufactured in Detroit. Boutique quality comes with a boutique price...but just looking is fun!
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Shinola Detroit Store
441 W Canfield StBicycle and leather goods manufactured in Detroit. Boutique quality comes with a boutique price...but just looking is fun!
YOU MUST GO TO EASTERN MARKET. ON SATURDAY.
Countless vendors set up shop in and around the sheds of this historic, industrial neighborhood. Food trucks also set up so you can grab a bite as you shop. Check out the antique store next to shed 3 if you get the chance.
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Eastern Market
YOU MUST GO TO EASTERN MARKET. ON SATURDAY.
Countless vendors set up shop in and around the sheds of this historic, industrial neighborhood. Food trucks also set up so you can grab a bite as you shop. Check out the antique store next to shed 3 if you get the chance.
Little (seriously) record shop in West Village. Worth stopping by if you are in the neighborhood.
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Paramita Sound
1517 Broadway StreetLittle (seriously) record shop in West Village. Worth stopping by if you are in the neighborhood.
Really cool shop with all sorts of goodies. It's in the Eastern Market neighborhood, but you might miss it if you don't look because it's just outside the main cluster.
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The Detroit Mercantile Co.
3434 Russell StReally cool shop with all sorts of goodies. It's in the Eastern Market neighborhood, but you might miss it if you don't look because it's just outside the main cluster.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveParks & Nature
A gem of the city! take a walk, or embrace your inner child and do "the slide."
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Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveA gem of the city! take a walk, or embrace your inner child and do "the slide."
Really awesome, history conservatory. Lot's a beautiful, exotic plants!
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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
4 Inselruhe AveReally awesome, history conservatory. Lot's a beautiful, exotic plants!
Take a walk on the river—it's beautiful. Start downtown and head east to connect with the Decider Cut Greenway.
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Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkTake a walk on the river—it's beautiful. Start downtown and head east to connect with the Decider Cut Greenway.
Another MUST. Once a railway, now a paved recreation trail lined with art. Perfect place for a walk, run, or bicycle ride. Accessible via the riverwalk, Eastern Market, and Mack Avenue.
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Dequindre Cut Greenway
Dequindre Cut GreenwayAnother MUST. Once a railway, now a paved recreation trail lined with art. Perfect place for a walk, run, or bicycle ride. Accessible via the riverwalk, Eastern Market, and Mack Avenue.
By far the most bustling park in the city. There's plenty of tables so you can hunker down with a coffee and people watch to your heart's content. There's also a bar in the park if you are feeling boozy.
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キャンパス・マルティウス公園
800 Woodward AveBy far the most bustling park in the city. There's plenty of tables so you can hunker down with a coffee and people watch to your heart's content. There's also a bar in the park if you are feeling boozy.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic mansions make Indian Village most every detroiter's dream.
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Indian Village
Beautiful historic mansions make Indian Village most every detroiter's dream.
Art Deco masterpiece with a stunning lobby. Walk in and check it out—there is a cafe and gift shop inside.
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ガーディアン・ビルディング
500 Griswold StArt Deco masterpiece with a stunning lobby. Walk in and check it out—there is a cafe and gift shop inside.
Iconic building that has been a symbol of Detroit's decline. It's been showing signs of life lately.
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Michigan Central Train Depot
2001 15th StIconic building that has been a symbol of Detroit's decline. It's been showing signs of life lately.
The former Packard Motor Company plant has been empty and exposed to the elements for...a long time. This was a very popular destination for "urban explorers" until more recently when a new owner purchased the facility and has since hired 24 hour security.
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Packard Automotive Plant
1580 East Grand BoulevardThe former Packard Motor Company plant has been empty and exposed to the elements for...a long time. This was a very popular destination for "urban explorers" until more recently when a new owner purchased the facility and has since hired 24 hour security.
Home of some of the biggest and most beautiful historic homes in the city. Gawk.
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Boston Edison
Home of some of the biggest and most beautiful historic homes in the city. Gawk.