Italia Bakery is a great place for a lunch detour while you are on an excursion through the city. Their buffets offer you a number of options ranging from meatloafs, spare ribs, lasagna, gnocchi, quiche, pizza to sausages, meatballs, penne and more. Once you have satiated your palate's savory cravings, move on to their display of baked goods that carries cannolis, cheesecake slices, chocolate-laden croissants, tiramisu rolls, ricotta cakes, eclairs, fruit tarts and so much more. Sample a few, and pack a few more to satisfy your sweet tooth in the comforts of your home.
Noble Fish does double duty as a grocery store in the front and one of Clawson's favorite sushi bars in the back. Noble Fish is famous for having the best quality, best value sushi around which includes most traditional favorites like rolls, nigiri, hand rolls, and a good selection of Noble Fish's own special rolls. The restaurant is quite small but cozy, and Noble Fish sells over 30 different types of ready-to-go sushi boxes. If the restaurant doesn't have what you want to drink, you can pop into the grocery store and grab something to bring with you.
The highlight of this bakery and cafe is without a doubt the ever-changing selection of sweet and savory pies and cookies. They’re made using only local, seasonal produce and French butter, and are truly artistic creations: one day the menu might have buckwheat chocolate cookies, grapefruit black pepper meringue, and black bean & green chili pie. Sister has a reputation among locals that extends beyond the suburbs. It's not unusual for the pies to sell out before closing time.
Hot dogs, hot dogs and more hot dogs! That's what this popular restaurant is known for. Lafayette Coney Island is somewhat of an institution in Downtown Detroit. It's the perfect place to stop for a snack or a cheap but filling meal. The place has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, which is decidedly a part of its charm. Aside from Detroit's famous Coney dogs, you will also find gyros, pita sandwiches and Greek salads as refreshing alternatives on the menu. Lafayette Coney Island is also one of the few diners in Downtown that stays open till 3a. So, if you are burning the midnight oil and desire a snack, you know where to go. Plastic money is not accepted, only cash payment will do.
Taqueria Lupita's bills itself as Detroit's "house of the original Mexican taco" and they just might be right. With over a dozen different types of tacos offered, they are at least the home of the most variety of tacos. But the delicious food doesn't stop there. From the warm chips and variety of salsas that start your meal to the entire menu, you can be sure it will be tasty and authentic. With prices like these, you'll be able to order everything that catches your fancy and then some!
American Coney Island is one of Detroit's iconic Coney joints. American Coney has been featured on many television programs and has been voted number one several times. The menu is classic Coney with the iconic Coney Dogs, chili, Greek salad, pitas and fries. The classic diner decor makes it perfect if you're looking for a little bit of Detroit-oriented Americana.
Noble Fish does double duty as a grocery store in the front and one of Clawson's favorite sushi bars in the back. Noble Fish is famous for having the best quality, best value sushi around which includes most traditional favorites like rolls, nigiri, hand rolls, and a good selection of Noble Fish's own special rolls. The restaurant is quite small but cozy, and Noble Fish sells over 30 different types of ready-to-go sushi boxes. If the restaurant doesn't have what you want to drink, you can pop into the grocery store and grab something to bring with you.
From the remnants of a building that has seen the ups-and-downs of downtown Detroit during its various economic cycles, the owners of Downtown Louie's renovated and revived a decrepit structure into a hip bar/restaurant. On the menu, the Crab Louie made with blue crab or the charcuterie of Serrano Ham are excellent for the entire table to taste while the main plates, burgers and sandwiches follow American comfort food tradition. Mac n' Cheese, stuffed peppers, chicken breast and linguine are just a few examples. The bar menu features handmade cocktails with names that praise Detroit; try the 8 Mile or Corktown Sunset.
For those looking to enjoy a hearty meal on a budget, Chadd's Bistro is the place to be. Known for their scrumptious sandwiches which are created with the use of fresh, local ingredients, this restaurant is a haunt for locals as well as visitors. Whether you are a meat lover, a poultry fan or a vegetarian, Chadd's Bistro has a sandwich to suit your taste. Their menu is inventive and the sandwiches come in hefty portions that are perfect to satiate an ardent appetite.
Italia Bakery is a great place for a lunch detour while you are on an excursion through the city. Their buffets offer you a number of options ranging from meatloafs, spare ribs, lasagna, gnocchi, quiche, pizza to sausages, meatballs, penne and more. Once you have satiated your palate's savory cravings, move on to their display of baked goods that carries cannolis, cheesecake slices, chocolate-laden croissants, tiramisu rolls, ricotta cakes, eclairs, fruit tarts and so much more. Sample a few, and pack a few more to satisfy your sweet tooth in the comforts of your home.
The highlight of this bakery and cafe is without a doubt the ever-changing selection of sweet and savory pies and cookies. They’re made using only local, seasonal produce and French butter, and are truly artistic creations: one day the menu might have buckwheat chocolate cookies, grapefruit black pepper meringue, and black bean & green chili pie. Sister has a reputation among locals that extends beyond the suburbs. It's not unusual for the pies to sell out before closing time.
Honey Bee La Colmena is an impressive supermarket taking pride in the selection of Mexican ingredients that they carry. Once you enter the market, their aisles after aisles of fresh produce are sure to spoil you with choices. Colorful and fresh, tropical fruits and vegetables, authentic guacamole and salsa made on site, real Mexican sauces and much more are available at highly affordable prices here. In addition to food items, Honey Bee La Colmena also offers drinks that are quintessential to Mexico, these are ideal for parties and other social events. You can also grab a taco or two after your done with the shopping escapade.