Guidebook for Detroit
Essentials
Super nice proprietor, fresh, local produce and grocery items. Worth a wander over for a fresh cup of coffee and a chat, or to buy a quick snack, lunch and more.
7 locals recommend
Parker Street Market
1814 Parker StSuper nice proprietor, fresh, local produce and grocery items. Worth a wander over for a fresh cup of coffee and a chat, or to buy a quick snack, lunch and more.
A great little shop for basic groceries, a decent beer selection and some wines.
13 locals recommend
Harbortown Market
3472 E JeffersonA great little shop for basic groceries, a decent beer selection and some wines.
The oldest continually operating farmer's market in North America, great for people watching, shopping for produce and other local and organic products, a great Saturday event.
294 locals recommend
Eastern Market
The oldest continually operating farmer's market in North America, great for people watching, shopping for produce and other local and organic products, a great Saturday event.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and drinks. Built in an old apothecary, Craft Work offers some gorgeous drinks, and is a popular local hang out for those of us who like to grab a night cap.
45 locals recommend
Craft Work
8047 Agnes StGreat food and drinks. Built in an old apothecary, Craft Work offers some gorgeous drinks, and is a popular local hang out for those of us who like to grab a night cap.
This place is one-of-a-kind and not for everyone but everyone should visit it at least once.
40 locals recommend
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StThis place is one-of-a-kind and not for everyone but everyone should visit it at least once.
Everything Else
Take a stroll or ride a bike along the Riverwalk from Mt. Elliott, just blocks away all the way to Fort Wayne.
27 locals recommend
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
600 Renaissance CenterTake a stroll or ride a bike along the Riverwalk from Mt. Elliott, just blocks away all the way to Fort Wayne.
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveNo better place for a morning jog.
Detroit Yacht Club
1 Riverbank DrCommon wedding venue location for out of town guests.
Food Scene
Rose's Fine Food
10551 E Jefferson AveSuper tasty place for breakfast and lunch.
American style small plates, absolutely fantastic food and drinks. Don't wait for a seat at the hostess stand if you can find seats at the bar. They take no reservations.
55 locals recommend
Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveAmerican style small plates, absolutely fantastic food and drinks. Don't wait for a seat at the hostess stand if you can find seats at the bar. They take no reservations.
Sister Pie
8066 Kercheval AvePies for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Red Hook Detroit
8025 Agnes StJust around the corner, great coffee.
Tastiest soul food you've ever had, and it's vegan. They even have green smoothies and take out.
60 locals recommend
Detroit Vegan Soul
8029 Agnes StTastiest soul food you've ever had, and it's vegan. They even have green smoothies and take out.
Great gourmet pizza owned and operated by a neighbor, great pizza, convenient location.
17 locals recommend
Belle Isle Pizza
7869 E Jefferson AveGreat gourmet pizza owned and operated by a neighbor, great pizza, convenient location.
Arts & Culture
Aside from the great art, grab a coffee or lunch in the Kresge Court.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveAside from the great art, grab a coffee or lunch in the Kresge Court.
Great little record shop that sells new and used vinyl, as well as cassette tapes. It also doubles as a small music venue, so it's often you'll be passing by and want to stop in.
14 locals recommend
Paramita Sound
1517 Broadway StreetGreat little record shop that sells new and used vinyl, as well as cassette tapes. It also doubles as a small music venue, so it's often you'll be passing by and want to stop in.
Sightseeing
Was the oldest continually operating aquarium in American when it closed in 2005. Now re-opened, it is truly an historic jewel not to be missed.
36 locals recommend
Belle Isle Aquarium
3 Inselruhe AveWas the oldest continually operating aquarium in American when it closed in 2005. Now re-opened, it is truly an historic jewel not to be missed.