Meghan’s guide to Corktown
Food scene
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveDownstairs, this BBQ spot has been a local favorite since 2005.
Beloved noodle shop— serves udon soup, ramen, pho, noodles, Japanese rice bowls, robata grilled skewers, steak, fish and dumplings. Located on corner.
56 locals recommend
ima
2015 Michigan AveBeloved noodle shop— serves udon soup, ramen, pho, noodles, Japanese rice bowls, robata grilled skewers, steak, fish and dumplings. Located on corner.
Really tasty Thai-influenced restaurant about two blocks away with a super groovy outdoor patio for warm weather.
64 locals recommend
Takoi
2520 Michigan AveReally tasty Thai-influenced restaurant about two blocks away with a super groovy outdoor patio for warm weather.
A veritable sandwich institution! Tucked into the cutest corner building, plus great outdoor patio, and across from a playground if you have kiddos.
55 locals recommend
Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop
1413 Brooklyn StA veritable sandwich institution! Tucked into the cutest corner building, plus great outdoor patio, and across from a playground if you have kiddos.
This buzzy, casual breakfast spot is always full of locals.
29 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Street Local LLC
1266 Michigan AveThis buzzy, casual breakfast spot is always full of locals.
FOLK Detroit
1701 TrumbullThis tiny Australian cafe / brunch spot doubles as a market.
Supergeil is inspired by the energy and food of Berlin's Kreuzberg district. Eccentric spot with buzzy scene and fantastic outdoor area. Farmer relationships, from-scratch food.
Supergeil
Supergeil is inspired by the energy and food of Berlin's Kreuzberg district. Eccentric spot with buzzy scene and fantastic outdoor area. Farmer relationships, from-scratch food.
Distillery
Just a skip down Michigan Ave, Two James was the first distillery to open in Detroit since prohibition.
63 locals recommend
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveJust a skip down Michigan Ave, Two James was the first distillery to open in Detroit since prohibition.
Coffee Shop
Best coffee shop in the city right downstairs, plus yummy breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries (currently open at Ochre Bakery currently; 5 mins away).
70 locals recommend
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueBest coffee shop in the city right downstairs, plus yummy breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries (currently open at Ochre Bakery currently; 5 mins away).
Vintage
Fantastic vintage shop that also stocks a well-curated selection of jewelry, crystals and apothecary.
21 locals recommend
Eldorado General Store
1700 Michigan AveFantastic vintage shop that also stocks a well-curated selection of jewelry, crystals and apothecary.
Sports
So much sports history packed into this old-time
institution, plus good greasy burgers and fries. You can catch a ride to a Tigers game on their old signature school buses.
8 locals recommend
Nemo's
1384 Michigan AveSo much sports history packed into this old-time
institution, plus good greasy burgers and fries. You can catch a ride to a Tigers game on their old signature school buses.
Best bookstore
If you are a book lover or collector, this place is HEAVEN. Four stories of used and rare books of every kind.
26 locals recommend
John K. King Books
901 W Lafayette BlvdIf you are a book lover or collector, this place is HEAVEN. Four stories of used and rare books of every kind.
Cocktail Bar
Pre-prohibition-era craft and classic cocktail bar right downstairs. If it's a weekend, try to snag a reservation.
71 locals recommend
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AvePre-prohibition-era craft and classic cocktail bar right downstairs. If it's a weekend, try to snag a reservation.