Food + Drink Recommendations!
Close Food + Coffee
Imperial
22828 Woodward AveDef get the jalapeno margarita!
Killer cookies, house-roasted coffee, amazing staff!
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Detroit Cookie Co.
23421 Woodward AveKiller cookies, house-roasted coffee, amazing staff!
Treat Dreams
22965 Woodward AveIce cream! (vegan options!)
All vegan, lots of GF options. My faves are the cheeseboard & kimchi bowl.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
GreenSpace Cafe
215 W Nine Mile RdAll vegan, lots of GF options. My faves are the cheeseboard & kimchi bowl.
Whistle Stop Diner
24060 Woodward AveClassic breakfast, decent coffee.
Toast
23144 Woodward AveClassic breakfast. Usually a wait here though.
Michigo Pizza
255 W Nine Mile RdPIzza shop with vegan & gf options.
Anita's Kitchen
22651 Woodward Avelebanese cafe. v good.
One-Eyed Betty's
175 W Troy StFood + whiskey. Not much for vegans here though.
RE BBQ
600 Woodward HeightsFood truck! Meat heavy.
Drifter Coffee
770 Woodward HeightsCute new space that's super close to my place!
Antihero
231 W Nine Mile RdJapanese fushion-ish
Drinks & Nightlife
Public House
241 W Nine Mile RdFood, Brunch, killer drinks, they've got it all.
Distillery with tasty drinks. Can also do a distillery tour.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Valentine Distilling Co.-Cocktail Lounge
161 Vester AveDistillery with tasty drinks. Can also do a distillery tour.
M-Brew
177 Vester AveAll Michigan beers. Games in the back basement room.
Super cool brewery space. Always pop-ups and cool events happening.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Urbanrest Brewing Company
2615 Wolcott StSuper cool brewery space. Always pop-ups and cool events happening.
Axle Brewing Co. Livernois Tap
The Loving Touch
22634 Woodward AveLots of shows here, standard bar drinks.
Shopping
Lots of local makers. Check out Lady Lazarus.
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward AveLots of local makers. Check out Lady Lazarus.
Neat little store w/ tarot cards, crystals, tea, and psychic readings.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boston Tea Room
1220 Woodward HeightsNeat little store w/ tarot cards, crystals, tea, and psychic readings.
Detroit Artisans
2141 Hilton RdWhimsical Wit
2750 Hilton RdFree Phoenix
171 W Nine Mile RdCute store - great place to buy gifts or a treat for yourself!
The Hi Hat
195 W Nine Mile RdDownstairs hat shop, definitely worth a visit!
Entertainment & Activities
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile RdEnSoul Yoga
Great studio!!
Planet Rock Climbing Gym
1103 W 13 Mile RdDetroit Food + Drinks
Want to check out the Motor City? These are my favorites within the City!
Artsy cafe - good for reading a book or checking out their rotating art.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot AveArtsy cafe - good for reading a book or checking out their rotating art.
Great coffee drinks - right downtown near a lot of other things to check out.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ASHE Supply Co
1555 Broadway StGreat coffee drinks - right downtown near a lot of other things to check out.
This coffee shop is in the lobby of the gorgeous Siren Hotel - sit and feel like you're in a Wes Anderson movie while you drink your pour over.
Populace Coffee
1509 Broadway StThis coffee shop is in the lobby of the gorgeous Siren Hotel - sit and feel like you're in a Wes Anderson movie while you drink your pour over.
Bagels made in-house with fresh spreads or make it into a breakfast sammie! YUM.
38 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Detroit Institute of Bagels
1236 Michigan AveBagels made in-house with fresh spreads or make it into a breakfast sammie! YUM.
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueCoffee in the Corktown Neighborhood
Great breakfast/brunch. There's always a wait on the weekend, but worth it (vegan options).
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Brooklyn Street Local LLC
1266 Michigan AveGreat breakfast/brunch. There's always a wait on the weekend, but worth it (vegan options).
A punk/dive bar with cheap drinks and excellent food. They have brunch on the weekends.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lager House
1254 Michigan AveA punk/dive bar with cheap drinks and excellent food. They have brunch on the weekends.
All vegan, great food. Usually it's slow so plan to be there a while :)
60 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Detroit Vegan Soul
8029 Agnes StAll vegan, great food. Usually it's slow so plan to be there a while :)
The Detroit Location of the Ferndale coffee shop Red Hook
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Red Hook Detroit
8025 Agnes StThe Detroit Location of the Ferndale coffee shop Red Hook
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BEST PIZZA EVER. I'm not kidding. I could live off of this for the rest of my life. Vegan + gf options, too!
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pie-Sci Pizza
5163 TrumbullMY ALL TIME FAVORITE BEST PIZZA EVER. I'm not kidding. I could live off of this for the rest of my life. Vegan + gf options, too!
Amazing service, delicious food, fantastic cocktails. All around excellent stop.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Flowers of Vietnam
4440 Vernor HwyAmazing service, delicious food, fantastic cocktails. All around excellent stop.
Pizza place w/ killer ethics and company vision. In the Southwest Neighborhood
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
PizzaPlex
4458 Vernor HwyPizza place w/ killer ethics and company vision. In the Southwest Neighborhood
An old speak-easy turned Jazz Club. Beautiful space, nice cocktails.
60 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveAn old speak-easy turned Jazz Club. Beautiful space, nice cocktails.
Bronx Bar
4476 2nd AveMidtown Bar.
If you're lucky, you might be able to go on a 70s dance night! Often hosts bands + Djs.
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Marble Bar
1501 Holden StIf you're lucky, you might be able to go on a 70s dance night! Often hosts bands + Djs.
Bumbo's
3001 Holbrook AveA perfectly dive-y bar.
Also located within the Siren Hotel, this small space packs a punch. It's a tiny, all pink space with great cocktails. Downtown.
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Candy Bar
1509 Broadway StreetAlso located within the Siren Hotel, this small space packs a punch. It's a tiny, all pink space with great cocktails. Downtown.
Russell Street Deli
2465 Russell StEastern Market classic Deli! Delicious!
Punk/music scene bar. They have cheap/good drinks and host Laika Dog -- yum hot dogs + grilled cheese for when you're hungover or on your way there :)
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
UFO Factory
2110 TrumbullPunk/music scene bar. They have cheap/good drinks and host Laika Dog -- yum hot dogs + grilled cheese for when you're hungover or on your way there :)
FOLK Detroit
1701 TrumbullCute brunch-y cafe.
Parks & Rec Diner
1942 W Grand River AveSmall diner with great brunch + lunch options.