Detroit’s story is one of grit, comeback, and culinary rebirth. Here, soul food sits beside chef-driven bistros and iconic Coney Island diners.
1. Selden Standard
Detroit’s culinary hotspot, Selden’s small plates—wood-grilled lamb, market veggies, burrata—exude confidence and creativity. Craft cocktails, bustling crowd, and warm urban-rustic décor set the scene.
2. Al Ameer
Dearborn’s James Beard–awarded bastion of Lebanese food means garlicky toum, warm pita, spicy lamb, and the city’s best hummus. Service is hospitable, and families and foodies feast side by side.
3. Sister Pie
This corner bakery is pure Detroit: creative, quirky, and neighborly. Seasonal fruit pies, salted maple, chocolate chess, and coffee line-ups form every morning. It’s a sweet taste of the city’s soul.
4. Pegasus Taverna
Greektown’s longtime star, Pegasus serves up flaming saganaki, tender lamb shank, and all the classics. The energy is upbeat, the crowds diverse, and no one leaves hungry.
5. Duly’s Place Coney Island
Duly’s is everything a diner should be: open all night, slinging chili dogs, eggs, burgers, and coffee in a space that’s half time capsule, half communal table. The regulars are characters; the vibe is pure Motor City.
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