Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot AveBest local coffee shop
Duly's Place
5458 Vernor HighwayMy favorite coney in the city
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StExcellent speakeasy style bar
Royal Kabob
3236 Caniff StExcellent middle eastern food in Hamtramck.
Yemen Cafe
8740 Joseph Campau AveAuthentic Yemeni neighborhood spot
Excellent coffee joint in blossoming West Village
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The Red Hook Detroit
8025 Agnes StExcellent coffee joint in blossoming West Village
Historic Belgian pub with one-of-a-kind Feather Bowling in back
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Cadieux Cafe
4300 Cadieux RdHistoric Belgian pub with one-of-a-kind Feather Bowling in back
Germack
2517 Russell StCoffee roaster
Cass Cafe
4620 Cass AveLocal hangout
Classic Detroit lounge with live Motown music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
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The Raven Lounge & Restaurant
5145 CheneClassic Detroit lounge with live Motown music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueExcellent coffee in Corktown
Honest John's
488 Selden StLate night food
Selden Standard
3921 2nd AveExcellent contemporary American... $$$
Louisiana Creole Gumbo
2830 Gratiot AveExcellent gumbo carry out spot, open late
Louie's Ham & Corned Beef
3570 Riopelle StreetLocal diner
Milano Bakery and Cafe
3500 Russell StCafe/bakery close by
Quirky Polish restaurant, a hold-out from decades ago far off the beaten path in the urban prairie neighborhood of Poletown East. Also known as the "Polish Yacht Club".
Ivanhoe Cafe
5249 Joseph Campau AveQuirky Polish restaurant, a hold-out from decades ago far off the beaten path in the urban prairie neighborhood of Poletown East. Also known as the "Polish Yacht Club".
One of the city's oldest establishments, a classic Italian restaurant frequented by Al Capone.
Amore da Roma
3401 Riopelle StOne of the city's oldest establishments, a classic Italian restaurant frequented by Al Capone.
Sala Thai
3400 Russell StGood Thai carry out (or eat in) near the loft
Farmers Restaurant
2542 Market StGreat breakfast
Cutters Bar & Grill
2638 Orleans StKnown for their burgers
St Cece's Pub
1426 Bagley StExcellent food & Irish style pub
Republic Tavern
1942 Grand River AvePricey restaurant with small plates
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore StCool spot
Everything Else
Russell Street Deli
2465 Russell StExcellent lunch counter
Sightseeing
This famous Detroit folk art project is just down the street!
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I-Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg StThis famous Detroit folk art project is just down the street!
Another stunning folk art project on the westside.
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African Bead Museum
6559 Grand River AveAnother stunning folk art project on the westside.
The Aquarium and Conservatory on Belle Isle are not to be missed.
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Belle Isle Aquarium
3 Inselruhe AveThe Aquarium and Conservatory on Belle Isle are not to be missed.
The city's largest ruin, the old Packard Motor Car Company Plant.
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Packard Automotive Plant
1580 East Grand BoulevardThe city's largest ruin, the old Packard Motor Car Company Plant.
Hamtramck Disneyland
12087 Klinger StFolk art project in Hamtramck
Every Saturday the market district comes to life with food vendors from across the state. You can find excellent local food to take back to the loft!
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Eastern Market
Every Saturday the market district comes to life with food vendors from across the state. You can find excellent local food to take back to the loft!
I-Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdMust see!
Awesome art and sculpture park nestled between the train tracks
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Lincoln Street Art Park
5926 Lincoln StAwesome art and sculpture park nestled between the train tracks
Awesome biking and walking trail in an old abandoned rail viaduct - you can enter from the path off the south side of Gratiot Avenue, just west of St. Aubin.
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Dequindre Cut Greenway
Dequindre Cut GreenwayAwesome biking and walking trail in an old abandoned rail viaduct - you can enter from the path off the south side of Gratiot Avenue, just west of St. Aubin.
Grand River Creative Corridor
Grand River AvenueExcellent graffiti and street art
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveGroceries
CVS
1037 Woodward AveCVS Pharmacy
Shopping
The Detroit Mercantile Co.
3434 Russell StLocal products for the home
City Bird
460 W Canfield StLocal Detroit gifts and products
Staples
2760 E Jefferson AveOffice supplies
John K. King Books
901 W Lafayette BlvdUnbelievable, gigantic book store
Discount Candles and Blessings
1484 Gratiot AveOne of the more unusual stores in the area
Arts & Culture
One of the best art museums in the country, right in your back yard
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveOne of the best art museums in the country, right in your back yard
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveExcellent contemporary art museum
Just behind the DIA, excellent art house movie theater.
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveJust behind the DIA, excellent art house movie theater.
Cinema Detroit
4126 3rd AveIndie film theater
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
20510 LivernoisLegendary jazz club
Art gallery featuring local and international artists
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Red Bull Arts Detroit
1551 Winder StArt gallery featuring local and international artists
Inner State Gallery
1410 Gratiot AveExcellent local gallery with rotating exhibits
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Miami
3930 Cass AveOld school Cass Corridor veteran's dive bar
Lager House
1254 Michigan AveCool dive bar with local rock music
Batch Brewing Company
1400 Porter StBrewery