Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Detroit Vegan soul is spreading the sensation of healthy local 'soul food' and is founded by two of my neighbors.
Agnes Street
Agnes StreetDetroit Vegan soul is spreading the sensation of healthy local 'soul food' and is founded by two of my neighbors.
My uptown favorite coffee shop--good for the best cup and getting work done with wi-fi. close to wholefoods market for shopping along with food, wine and trivia-open late
Woodward & Martin Luther King station
My uptown favorite coffee shop--good for the best cup and getting work done with wi-fi. close to wholefoods market for shopping along with food, wine and trivia-open late
My favorite downtown place for a cuppa and a blether! Try their prima blends!
12 locals recommend
Roasting Plant
660 Woodward AveMy favorite downtown place for a cuppa and a blether! Try their prima blends!
Best local Thai food in nice setting and close to the house and downtown! Reasonable prices!
Bai Mai Thai
1541 E Lafayette StBest local Thai food in nice setting and close to the house and downtown! Reasonable prices!
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueShick place for a good coffee in Corktown.
Just one of those quirky, amazing Detroit places where you never know what you will find!
40 locals recommend
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StJust one of those quirky, amazing Detroit places where you never know what you will find!
The Best Crepe's and Coffee combo around! Nice atmosphere! Wondeful outdoor eating in the summer.
23 locals recommend
Le Petit Zinc
70 W Alexandrine StThe Best Crepe's and Coffee combo around! Nice atmosphere! Wondeful outdoor eating in the summer.
Authentic, clean, and best place for Detroit's famous Chicken and Waffles. Open very late for after hours food on weekends
29 locals recommend
New Center Eatery
2911 W Grand BlvdAuthentic, clean, and best place for Detroit's famous Chicken and Waffles. Open very late for after hours food on weekends
Drinks & Nightlife
Atwater Brewery is a one-of-a-kind local brewery with a nearby restaurant and other local haunts nearby in addition to a cool riverwalk!
Atwater Street
Atwater StreetAtwater Brewery is a one-of-a-kind local brewery with a nearby restaurant and other local haunts nearby in addition to a cool riverwalk!
Harbor House
440 Clinton StReal Detroit music with a great mixed crowd!!!
Historic, cool bar and music venue which also hosts the Moth (Detroit's story slam) one Thursday a month. Good venue, nice vibe.
60 locals recommend
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveHistoric, cool bar and music venue which also hosts the Moth (Detroit's story slam) one Thursday a month. Good venue, nice vibe.
Great Salsa Dancing on Thursday nights. Sometimes on weekends too. Good Coffee Cortado.
21 locals recommend
Vicente's
1250 Library StGreat Salsa Dancing on Thursday nights. Sometimes on weekends too. Good Coffee Cortado.
The Best Brisket Sandwich in the U.S. and TOO many craft beers to name! Also great atmosphere and not far from Dancing venue and old abandoned train station.
113 locals recommend
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveThe Best Brisket Sandwich in the U.S. and TOO many craft beers to name! Also great atmosphere and not far from Dancing venue and old abandoned train station.
One of my favorite locals. Historic, local, gritty but classy! Good mix of earthy and posh.
13 locals recommend
St Cece's Pub
1426 Bagley StOne of my favorite locals. Historic, local, gritty but classy! Good mix of earthy and posh.
My FAVORITE local!! Recommend you Go to the bar area even if dining. Why? Candlelight, good atmosphere in old apothecary that hasn't changed much in 80 years. Happy hour is GREAT deal!
45 locals recommend
Craft Work
8047 Agnes StMy FAVORITE local!! Recommend you Go to the bar area even if dining. Why? Candlelight, good atmosphere in old apothecary that hasn't changed much in 80 years. Happy hour is GREAT deal!
Arts & Culture
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveIceskating, free concerts and great city buzz!
The place to be on a Friday night! Free for even temporary residents on a Friday with FREE concerts of some of the world's greatest bands, world-renowned art and art activities,
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveThe place to be on a Friday night! Free for even temporary residents on a Friday with FREE concerts of some of the world's greatest bands, world-renowned art and art activities,
Fun for all ages and BEAUTIFUL!!! amazing free concerts on weekends and a quick place (can walk or cycle there) to swim in a pristine river and cool off!!!
21 locals recommend
Belle Isle Park
Fun for all ages and BEAUTIFUL!!! amazing free concerts on weekends and a quick place (can walk or cycle there) to swim in a pristine river and cool off!!!
Sightseeing
Some of the best Art Deco Aztec Architecture in the world!! Just go in the building and see for yourself! You can also have a coffee there! Free tours on Sat.
67 locals recommend
The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StSome of the best Art Deco Aztec Architecture in the world!! Just go in the building and see for yourself! You can also have a coffee there! Free tours on Sat.
Essentials
the oldest open fruit and veg market in the USA with lots of charm, entertainment, etc. meat eaters should try the ribs at Bert's there at the market on a Saturday. Cycle rides every Thurs. 6:30
294 locals recommend
Eastern Market
the oldest open fruit and veg market in the USA with lots of charm, entertainment, etc. meat eaters should try the ribs at Bert's there at the market on a Saturday. Cycle rides every Thurs. 6:30
Everything Else
Boll Family YMCA
1401 Broadway StOne of the best YMCA's in the country with free towels!
The real musical heritage of Detroit. Nice museum, not too big and able to do in an hour or two.
243 locals recommend
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdThe real musical heritage of Detroit. Nice museum, not too big and able to do in an hour or two.
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R StFun, interesting, interactive museum for all ages.
One of The Best Zumba Classes you will ever shake your bottom too-Women only. In a beautiful, unique space with VERY positive atmosphere.
House of Bastet
1301 W Lafayette BlvdOne of The Best Zumba Classes you will ever shake your bottom too-Women only. In a beautiful, unique space with VERY positive atmosphere.
Hipster and still down to earth place to go and hear music and dance. With the right DJ, it can be great! Mostly up to age 35.although still a bit mixed. Not all university students.
12 locals recommend
T V Lounge
2548 Grand River AveHipster and still down to earth place to go and hear music and dance. With the right DJ, it can be great! Mostly up to age 35.although still a bit mixed. Not all university students.
One of my absolute favorites! Live music is always good! Mixed age crowd so good for everyone!
57 locals recommend
Motor City Wine
1949 Michigan AveOne of my absolute favorites! Live music is always good! Mixed age crowd so good for everyone!
Gritty, crowded, good music, fun time, be ready for squeezing up tightly, but one of Detroit's long-standing pub/music venues.
40 locals recommend
Lager House
1254 Michigan AveGritty, crowded, good music, fun time, be ready for squeezing up tightly, but one of Detroit's long-standing pub/music venues.
Shopping
Great Sushi and noodle dishes and close to the DIA and Central Library. SUPER good deal!
10 locals recommend
Wasabi Korean & Japanese Restaurant
15 E Kirby StGreat Sushi and noodle dishes and close to the DIA and Central Library. SUPER good deal!