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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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
Parc Campus Martius
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Fun, interesting, interactive museum for all ages.
67 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Wasabi Korean & Japanese Restaurant
15 E Kirby StGreat Sushi and noodle dishes and close to the DIA and Central Library. SUPER good deal!