What to Eat in Detroit
Detroit's dining scene is a reflection of both its past and its future. Not only is Motor City the birthplace of the saucy meat-topped Coney dog (locals suggest you head to Lafayette Coney Island to sample the city's best), but it's also home to the largest historic public market district in the United States (Eastern Market). But these stalwart establishments aren't the only things Detroit's food scene has going for it: New restaurants, coffee shops and bars are a major part of the city's overall revitalization. To see what we mean, head to Corktown, the city's oldest surviving neighborhood.
Start your day at Astro Coffee, which serves coffee from local roasters (like Anthology Coffee) and baked goods (including bread from Zingerman's) from purveyors found throughout Michigan. When you're ready for something heartier, try Slow Bar-B-Q, the eatery often credited with starting Corktown's renaissance. For an Italian menu and a game or two of bocce ball, Ottava Via, known for its locally sourced menu, is the place to go.
When it's time for a nightcap, Corktown is home to Detroit's first licensed distillery since Prohibition, Two James Spirits. But downtown's Grand Trunk Pub, housed in a former railway station, is a worthy alternative. If it's just beer you're after, you can quench your thirst in several of the city's breweries, including local favorites Batch Brewing Company, Detroit Beer Co. and Motor City Brewing Works.
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Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails#1 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit
$ - $$ | American15 E Kirby St Suite D, Detroit, MI 48202-4047Read More » - #2
Giovanni's#2 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #3
Selden Standard#3 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #4
Dime Store#4 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #5
Supino Pizzeria#5 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #6
Buddy's Pizza#6 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #7
Wright & Company#7 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #8
Grey Ghost Detroit#8 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #9
Taqueria Mi Pueblo#9 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #10
Astoria Pastry Shop#10 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #11
Mudgie's#11 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #12
Lafayette Coney Island#12 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #13
Pizza Papalis#13 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #14
Green Dot Stables#14 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #15
Andiamo#15 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #16
The Apparatus Room#16 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #17
Detroit Institute of Bagels#17 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit
$ | American, Cafe1236 Michigan Ave 1236 Michigan Ave, 48226, Detroit, Michigan, Detroit, MI 48226-1017Read More » - #18
Joe Muer Seafood#18 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #19
Michael Symon's Roast#19 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit - #20
Hudson Cafe#20 of 1,267 Places to Eat in Detroit
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