Lisa’s Detroit Guidebook
My favorite restaurants and things to do in Detroit
Here are just some of my favorite spots. There are many others and more exciting places keep opening. Get out and explore!
Le Suprême
HIROKI-SAN
Ladder 4 Wine Bar
Takoi
2520 Michigan Ave
Selden Standard
3921 2nd AveSheWolf Pastificio & Bar
438 Selden StLeila
Great Middle Eastern
San Morello
1400 Woodward AvePho Lucky Detroit - Midtown
3111 Woodward Avenue
Marrow
8044 Kercheval AveThe Monarch Club
33 John R StLafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdLate night after the bar!
La Feria
4130 Cass AveMabel Gray
23825 John R RdMad Nice
Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson StThe Apparatus Room
250 W Larned StBash Original Izakaya
Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro StGreat Food Hall
Coriander Kitchen and Farm
Dime Store
719 Griswold StBreakfast
FOLK Detroit
1701 TrumbullBreakfast
Detroit Institute of Bagels
1236 Michigan AveBreakfast, Lunch
Honest John's
488 Selden StBreakfast
Zeff's Coney Island in Eastern Market
2469 Russell StCheap Breakfast
Babo
Breakfast, need a rez
Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveBreakfast
Warda Pâtisserie
70 Gratiot AveJames Beard award winner. Amazing pastries! Great coffee
The Red Hook-Midtown
Coffee
Cannelle Detroit
45 W Grand River AveCoffee, pastries, French sandwiches
Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis Stcoffee
Bronx Bar
4476 2nd Ave
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan Ave
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave
Willis Show Bar
4156 3rd AveNorthern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore St
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveBeautiful Art Deco Space
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StOpen Thurs-Sat only
Candy Bar
1509 Broadway StreetShinola Hotel
1400 Woodward AveSit in the lounge and have a drink/snack
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveSwim and have a picnic on the beach, visit the Conservatory & Aquarium, rent kayaks or just take a drive around this beautiful island.
388 locals recommend
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveSwim and have a picnic on the beach, visit the Conservatory & Aquarium, rent kayaks or just take a drive around this beautiful island.
Walk or ride a bike along the river. Voted #1 riverwalk in the country.
142 locals recommend
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkWalk or ride a bike along the river. Voted #1 riverwalk in the country.
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the channels and river
15 locals recommend
Detroit River Sports
14601 Riverside BlvdRent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the channels and river
Eastern Market
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdIncredible piece of architecture with amazing Pewabic tile throughout lobby. Lobby is open to the public. Pure Detroit offers free tours as well. Don't miss it!
67 locals recommend
The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StIncredible piece of architecture with amazing Pewabic tile throughout lobby. Lobby is open to the public. Pure Detroit offers free tours as well. Don't miss it!
Another incredible piece of architecture! There are some great shops inside. Pure Detroit offers free tours on weekends.
49 locals recommend
Fisher Building
3011 E Grand BlvdAnother incredible piece of architecture! There are some great shops inside. Pure Detroit offers free tours on weekends.
Rent a bike or walk this greenway thru the heart of the city.
8 locals recommend
Dequindre Cut Greenway
Dequindre Cut GreenwayRent a bike or walk this greenway thru the heart of the city.
Food scene
Café and bar in beautiful lobby. And 3 great restaurants. Rooftop bar also- need reservations.
Book Tower
Café and bar in beautiful lobby. And 3 great restaurants. Rooftop bar also- need reservations.