Guidebook for Detroit
Shopping
Honey Bee has lots of fresh produce, a great selection of beer, a meat and seafood counter and all the groceries you may need during your stay. They also have horchata ice cream...just sayin'.
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Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StHoney Bee has lots of fresh produce, a great selection of beer, a meat and seafood counter and all the groceries you may need during your stay. They also have horchata ice cream...just sayin'.
Xochi's Gift Shop
3437 Bagley StTons of cute Mexican kitsch.
A great place for bike rentals or sign up for a guided bike tour of Detroit.
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Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater StA great place for bike rentals or sign up for a guided bike tour of Detroit.
A great place to pick up local handmade jewelry, decor, t-shirts, paper goods, etc. Nest is right next door and features a lot of great housewares, plants, etc.
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City Bird
460 W Canfield StA great place to pick up local handmade jewelry, decor, t-shirts, paper goods, etc. Nest is right next door and features a lot of great housewares, plants, etc.
Food Scene
Best tacos on Bagley. This is actually the only restaurant on Bagley we would recommend for the food.
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Taqueria Lupitas
3443 Bagley StBest tacos on Bagley. This is actually the only restaurant on Bagley we would recommend for the food.
La Gloria Bakery
3345 Bagley StDelicious Mexican pastries and so, so cheap!
Great coffee shop within walking distance of our home.
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Café Con Leche
2990 W Grand BlvdGreat coffee shop within walking distance of our home.
Delicious sliders. Tasty cocktails. Everything on the menu is only $2 or $3. You really can't go wrong.
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdDelicious sliders. Tasty cocktails. Everything on the menu is only $2 or $3. You really can't go wrong.
Lots of yummy pastries and the sea salt chocolate chip cookie is an absolute must!
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Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis StLots of yummy pastries and the sea salt chocolate chip cookie is an absolute must!
Michael Symon's Detroit restaurant. Our favorite high-end restaurant in the city. If you're on a budget, check out the lower-priced but still delicious bar menu.
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Roast
1128 Washington BlvdMichael Symon's Detroit restaurant. Our favorite high-end restaurant in the city. If you're on a budget, check out the lower-priced but still delicious bar menu.
A Detroit food staple. The pulled pork is a must-try while you're here.
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Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveA Detroit food staple. The pulled pork is a must-try while you're here.
The best pizza in Detroit, for anyone who likes New York style pizza!
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Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell StThe best pizza in Detroit, for anyone who likes New York style pizza!
Stop by Motor City for gourmet pizzas and fresh, local beer.
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Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield StStop by Motor City for gourmet pizzas and fresh, local beer.
A great deli that uses fresh, local ingredients and has several options for sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc...
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Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop
1413 Brooklyn StA great deli that uses fresh, local ingredients and has several options for sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc...
This is a great little brunch spot with delicious coffee and crepes.
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Le Petit Zinc
70 W Alexandrine StThis is a great little brunch spot with delicious coffee and crepes.
THE best coffee in town. And a delightful, rotating selection of sandwiches, pastries and breakfast items. Great ambiance and a good place to bring a laptop or a book and settle in.
2124 Michigan Ave
2124 Michigan AvenueTHE best coffee in town. And a delightful, rotating selection of sandwiches, pastries and breakfast items. Great ambiance and a good place to bring a laptop or a book and settle in.
15 E Kirby St
15 Woodward AvenueTry the vacuum siphoned coffee and their macarons. Amazing.
Detroit's newest coffee shop/bar. Try their cold-pressed coffee in the AM then head back over in the evening for a cocktail and the "Better Than Cheese" platter.
3965 Woodward Ave
Michigan 1Detroit's newest coffee shop/bar. Try their cold-pressed coffee in the AM then head back over in the evening for a cocktail and the "Better Than Cheese" platter.
A good place to stop for coffee while shopping in Eastern Market. They also have a great selection of tea, spices, and of course, their famous pistachios.
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Germack
2517 Russell StA good place to stop for coffee while shopping in Eastern Market. They also have a great selection of tea, spices, and of course, their famous pistachios.
Three words: Red. Velvet. Pancakes.
A variety of benedicts too.
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The Hudson Cafe
1241 Woodward AveThree words: Red. Velvet. Pancakes.
A variety of benedicts too.
Tom's Oyster Bar
318 S Main StDelicious food and a great rooftop patio.
A delicious little hole-in-the-wall Greek restaurant that seems a bit more authentic than the other places in Greektown.
Golden Fleece Restaurant
525 Monroe StA delicious little hole-in-the-wall Greek restaurant that seems a bit more authentic than the other places in Greektown.
If you make it out to Dearborn, stop here for lunch or dinner for a delicious Lebanese meal. I've never made a bad menu choice here. If you have a group of four or more, order a feast!
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Cedarland Restaurant
13007 Warren AveIf you make it out to Dearborn, stop here for lunch or dinner for a delicious Lebanese meal. I've never made a bad menu choice here. If you have a group of four or more, order a feast!
Delicious, authentic Polish food in the heart of Hamtramck.
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Polish Village Cafe
2990 Yemans StDelicious, authentic Polish food in the heart of Hamtramck.
The best Indian food you can find around here without driving to Windsor or out to the suburbs.
ZamZam Restaurant
11917 Conant StThe best Indian food you can find around here without driving to Windsor or out to the suburbs.
Orchid Thai Restaurant
115 Monroe StTasty and affordable Thai near Campus Martius Park.
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdOne half of the famous feuding coneys.
The other half of the famous feuding coneys.
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American Coney Island
114 W Lafayette BlvdThe other half of the famous feuding coneys.
An Italian/Mexican hybrid restaurant. I've only ever eaten off the Italian menu here and the food is delicious...the pasta is handmade. So good!
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El Barzon
3710 Junction AveAn Italian/Mexican hybrid restaurant. I've only ever eaten off the Italian menu here and the food is delicious...the pasta is handmade. So good!
The tacos and burritos here are delicious. They are also known for their grilled chicken. If you're looking for tasty and cheap Mexican, this is it.
4730 W Vernor Hwy
4730 Vernor HighwayThe tacos and burritos here are delicious. They are also known for their grilled chicken. If you're looking for tasty and cheap Mexican, this is it.
Delicious vegetarian and vegan fare and fresh, raw juice bar. Eat all the General Tso's cauliflower.
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Seva Detroit
66 E Forest AveDelicious vegetarian and vegan fare and fresh, raw juice bar. Eat all the General Tso's cauliflower.
India Palace Restaurant
1167 Ottawa StOur favorite place to go for good Indian food nearby
This place doesn't look like much from the outside but their food is amazing. They're also really helpful with suggestions for trying new things on the menu.
Bac Lieu Vietnamese Restaurant
This place doesn't look like much from the outside but their food is amazing. They're also really helpful with suggestions for trying new things on the menu.
A good choice for Italian, nearby. You can't go wrong with their gnocchi.
Casalinga Italian Ristorante
653 Erie St EA good choice for Italian, nearby. You can't go wrong with their gnocchi.
Everything Else
A beautiful urban park just down the street from us - tennis courts, roller rink, baseball diamond, playground, etc...
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Clark Park Coalition
1130 Clark AveA beautiful urban park just down the street from us - tennis courts, roller rink, baseball diamond, playground, etc...
If you need to relax and unwind while you're here or maybe need relief from a headache or sore feet from a day of exploring the city, visit DCA. The prices are super low and Nora is amazing.
Detroit Community Acupuncture
4100 Woodward AvenueIf you need to relax and unwind while you're here or maybe need relief from a headache or sore feet from a day of exploring the city, visit DCA. The prices are super low and Nora is amazing.
A great park downtown with ice skating during the winter and live music, movies and more during the summer.
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Park tal-Campus Martius
800 Woodward AveA great park downtown with ice skating during the winter and live music, movies and more during the summer.
Arts & Culture
One of the nation's top orchestras. A true gem, located in Midtown Detroit. If you want to go to a concert while you're with us, just let me know and I can assist you with tickets.
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Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward AveOne of the nation's top orchestras. A true gem, located in Midtown Detroit. If you want to go to a concert while you're with us, just let me know and I can assist you with tickets.
One of the country's premier art museums. Be sure to stop here and check out the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera.
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Istitut tal-Arti ta 'Detroit
5200 Woodward AveOne of the country's premier art museums. Be sure to stop here and check out the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera.
Il-Proġett Heidelberg
3600 Heidelberg StSee what art can do for a community.
Detroit's modern art museum which is also home to an ecclectic music series.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveDetroit's modern art museum which is also home to an ecclectic music series.
If you are traveling with a car and are an art enthusiast, a trip to the museum at one of the country's top art schools is definitely a must.
Cranbrook Summer Art Institute
39221 Woodward AveIf you are traveling with a car and are an art enthusiast, a trip to the museum at one of the country's top art schools is definitely a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
Comet Bar
128 Henry StExcellent dive bar with cheap beer, karaoke, and good hipster watching.
A great selection of Michigan beers and good bar food as well.
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Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward AveA great selection of Michigan beers and good bar food as well.
Temple Bar
2906 Cass AveA superb, casual dive bar with incredibly cheap beer.
2130 Michigan Ave
2130 Michigan AvenueA great place for seasonal craft cocktails.
The world's oldest, operating jazz club where many legendary artsists got their start.
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Baker's Keyboard Lounge
20510 LivernoisThe world's oldest, operating jazz club where many legendary artsists got their start.
This bar is the place to be on Friday nights, year-round. The drinks are cheap and the live music is always good. During the summer, they're typically open on Saturdays as well.
1439 Griswold St
1439 Griswold StreetThis bar is the place to be on Friday nights, year-round. The drinks are cheap and the live music is always good. During the summer, they're typically open on Saturdays as well.
Sightseeing
The country's oldest, existing urban market. Open Saturdays all year and Tuesdays during the summer. A great place to find local products, produce, coffee, tea, spices and to people watch!
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Eastern Market
The country's oldest, existing urban market. Open Saturdays all year and Tuesdays during the summer. A great place to find local products, produce, coffee, tea, spices and to people watch!
Breathtaking views of the Ambassador Bridge and Ren Cen and a great place to go for a long walk or a bike ride. You can rent a bike from the Wheelhouse or borrow bikes from us.
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RiverWalk
1340 Atwater StBreathtaking views of the Ambassador Bridge and Ren Cen and a great place to go for a long walk or a bike ride. You can rent a bike from the Wheelhouse or borrow bikes from us.
The famous abandoned train depot. A tragically beautiful piece of architecture. Definitely a must-see for any Detroit visitor.
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Michigan Central Train Depot
2001 15th StThe famous abandoned train depot. A tragically beautiful piece of architecture. Definitely a must-see for any Detroit visitor.
To say Henry Ford was a collector is an understatement. Tons of US history here, including the car in which JFK was assassinated and the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
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Il-Mużew tal-Henry Ford ta 'l-Innovazzjoni Amerikana
20900 Oakwood BoulevardTo say Henry Ford was a collector is an understatement. Tons of US history here, including the car in which JFK was assassinated and the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
The birthplace of Motown. Lots of great memorabilia, but one caveat: you must go through on a guided tour, there's no option to explore and peruse on your own.
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Mużew tal-Motown
2648 W Grand BlvdThe birthplace of Motown. Lots of great memorabilia, but one caveat: you must go through on a guided tour, there's no option to explore and peruse on your own.
Home of the Detroit Tigers. If you're a baseball fan and here during the right time of year, you should try to see a game. It's a beautiful stadium.
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Parkeġġ ta 'Comerica
2100 Woodward AveHome of the Detroit Tigers. If you're a baseball fan and here during the right time of year, you should try to see a game. It's a beautiful stadium.
Ford Field
2000 Brush StHome of the Detroit Lions.
1100 Lake Shore Rd
1001 Lake Shore RoadThe beautiful estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford.
Drive through the alley behind this house and see a lifelong art project by a Ukranian immigrant with a dream of visting Disneyland.
12087 Klinger St
12087 Klinger StreetDrive through the alley behind this house and see a lifelong art project by a Ukranian immigrant with a dream of visting Disneyland.
The abandoned auto plant is home to a lot of great graffiti and other types of art, plus it's just a really cool place to explore and a photographer's dream.
1539 E Grand Blvd
1539 East Grand BoulevardThe abandoned auto plant is home to a lot of great graffiti and other types of art, plus it's just a really cool place to explore and a photographer's dream.