Much like their favorite NFL football team, Detroiters will go down giving it all they’ve got when to comes to their favorite food spots.

Thousands of our readers voted and the results are in for Metro Times’ 2021 Best of Detroit poll.

This where you’re going to find all things “Best Of” in the metro Detroit area that our readers voted for as their favorite places to chow down.

You can see the full Best of Detroit awards here. 

Best Greek Restaurant Golden Fleece Photo via Golden Fleece/Facebook
Best Deli (Oakland) Stage Deli Photo via Google Maps
Best Bar Food (Oakland) McVee’s Pub and Grub Photo via Google Maps
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Oakland) Soul Cafe Photo via Google Maps
Best Chinese (Oakland) Empress Gardens Photo via Google Maps
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Oakland) Fishbone’s Photo via Google Maps
Best Cajun (Oakland) Howe’s Bayou Photo via Google Maps
Best Restaurant (Oakland) Casa Pernoi Photo via Casa Pernoi / Instagram
Best Barbecue (Oakland) Woodpile BBQ Photo via Google Maps
Best New Restaurant (Oakland) Imaginate Photo via Imaginate / Facebook
Best Romantic Restaurant (Oakland) Cafe Cortina Photo via Cafe Cortina / Instagram Credit: Instagram, @cafecortina
Best Diner (Oakland) The Grill Photo via Google Maps
Best Gyro (Oakland) Kouzina Photo via Kouzina Greek Street Food / Facebook
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Oakland) The Red Hook Photo via The Red Hook/Facebook
Best Happy Hour Food (Oakland) Otus Supply Photo via Otus Supply / Instagram
Best Bakery (Oakland) Shatila Bakery Photo via Google Maps
Best Italian Restaurant (Macomb) Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria Photo via Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria / Facebook
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Oakland) Anita’s Photo via Anita’s / Instagram
Best Patio (Oakland) Pronto Photo via Pronto / Instagram
Best Burger (Oakland) The Morrie Photo via Google Maps
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Oakland) Toast Photo via Google Maps
Best Coney (Oakland) National Coney Island Photo via Google Maps
Best Thai (Oakland) Sy Thai Photo via Google Maps
Best Bakery (Macomb) The CakeXperience Photo via The Cake Xperience/Facebook
Best Chinese (Macomb) Cheng’s Asian Bistro Photo via Google Maps
Best Bar Food (Macomb) Sugarbush Tavern Photo via Google Maps
Best Happy Hour Food (Macomb) Bar Verona Photo via Bar Verona / Instagram
Best Deli (Macomb) Ventimiglia Italian Foods Photo via Google Maps
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Macomb) Bobcat Bonnie’s Photo via Google Maps
Best Pizza (Macomb) Green Lantern Photo via Green Lantern / Instagram
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Macomb) Eos Café & Coffee House Photo via Google Maps
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Macomb) Brown Iron Brewhouse Photo via Google Maps
Best Diner (Macomb) Paulee’s Photo via Google Maps
Best Barbecue (Macomb) K Block’s Firepit BBQ Photo via Google Maps
Best Thai (Macomb) Khom Fai Thai Dining Experience Photo via Google Maps
Best Burger (Macomb) SpagBurger Photo via Google Maps
Best Coney (Macomb) National Coney Island Photo via Google Maps
Best New Restaurant (Macomb) Feast Photo via Feast / Instagram
Best Sliders (Macomb) Savvy Sliders Photo via
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Macomb) Ishtar Photo via Ishtar / Instagram
Best Wings (Macomb) Wing Stop Photo via Google Maps
Best Romantic Restaurant (Macomb) Mr. Paul’s Chop House Photo via Mr. Paul’s Chop House / Instagram
Best Italian Restaurant (Macomb) Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria Photo via Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria / Facebook
Best Romantic Restaurant (Macomb) Mr. Paul’s Chop House Photo via Mr. Paul’s Chop House / Instagram
Best Cajun (Macomb) Bistro Orleans Photo via Bistro Orleans/Facebook
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Macomb) Andiamo Photo via Google Maps
Best Patio (Macomb) Octopus’ Beer Garden Photo via Octopus’ Beer Garden / Instagram
Best Bar Food (Wayne) Green Dot Stables Photo via Google Maps
Best New Restaurant (Wayne) Olin Photo via Olin / Instagram
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Washtenaw) Detroit Street Filling Station Photo via Google Maps
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Wayne) The Red Hook Photo via The Red Hook Detroit/Facebook
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Wayne) Oak and Reel Photo via Google Maps
Best Gyro (Wayne) Athens Souvlaki Detroit Photo via @genia.gazman / Instagram
Best Barbecue (Wayne) Slows Bar BQ Photo via Google Maps
Best Tapas (Detroit) Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine Photo via Google Maps
Best Cajun (Wayne) Louisiana Creole Gumbo Photo via Google Maps
Best Pizza (Wayne) Mootz Pizzeria + Bar Photo via Mootz Pizzeria + Bar / Instagram
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Wayne) Al Ameer Photo via Al Ameer / Instagram
Best Sliders (Wayne County) Joe’s Hamburgers Photo via Joe’s Hamburgers/Facebook
Best Coney (Wayne) American Coney Island Photo via Google Maps
Best Chinese (Wayne) Shangri-La Photo via Google Maps Credit: Google Maps
Best Patio (Wayne) Ottava Via Photo via Ottava Via / Instagram
Best Steakhouse (Wayne) London Chop House Photo via Bucharest Grill/Facebook
Best Deli (Wayne) Mudgie’s Photo via Google Maps
Best Romantic Restaurant (Wayne) Leila Photo via Leila / Instagram
Best Happy Hour Food (Wayne) Ghostbar at the Whitney Photo via The Whitney / Instagram
Best Italian Restaurant (Wayne) SheWolf Photo by Tom Perkins
Best Italian Restaurant (Wayne) SheWolf Photo by Tom Perkins
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Wayne) Best Diner (Wayne) Dime Store Photo via Google Maps
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Wayne) Vegorama Photo via Google Maps
Best Wings (Wayne) Detroit Wing Co. Photo via Detroit Wing Co/Facebook
Best Burger (Wayne) Brome Modern Eatery Photo via Google Maps
Best Thai (Wayne) Bangkok 96 Photo via Google Maps
Best Bakery (Wayne) Astoria Photo via Google Maps
Best Doughnut Shop Apple Fritter Doughnut Shop Photo via Apple Fritter Doughnut Shop/Facebook
Best Tapas (Suburbs) Aventura Photo via Google Maps
Best Hot Dog Ray’s Red Hots Photo via Ray’s Red Hots / Instagram
Best Ice Cream Shop Mastro’s Photo via Mastro’s / Instagram
Best Indian Restaurant India Flavors Photo via India Flavors
Best Irish Food O’Connor’s Public House Photo via O’Connor’s Public House/Instagram
Best Japanese Restaurant Maru Photo via Maru / Instagram
Best Jaw-Dropping Interior Design at a Restaurant Otus Supply Photo via Otus Supply / Instagram
Best Juice Bar Beyond Juicery + Eatery Photo via Beyond Juicery + Eatery / Instagram
Best Korean Restaurant JINJI Korean Cuisine & Soju Bar Photo via JINJI Korean Cuisine & Soju Bar / Instagram
Best Mac and Cheese Detroit Wing Co. Photo via Detroit Wing Co. / Instagram
Best Noodle Restaurant Ima Photo via Ima / Instagram
Best Old-School Restaurant Clawson Steak House Photo via Clawson Steak House / Instagram
Best Oysters Tom’s Oyster Bar Photo via Tom’s Oyster Bar / Instagram Credit: Instagram, Tom’s Oyster Bar
Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant Detroit Fleat Photo via Detroit Fleat / Instagram
Best Polish Polish Village Cafe Photo via Mootz Pizzeria + Bar / Instagram Credit: Instagram, @polishvillagecafe
Best Poutine Detroit Wing Co. Photo via Detroit Wing Co. / Instagram
Best Sushi Edo Ramen Photo via Edo Ramen/Facebook
Best Shawarma Bucharest Grill Photo via
Best Stoner Food Best Late Night/24-Hour Restaurant O.W.L. Photo via O.W.L. / Instagram
Best Sub Shop Peepo’s Photo via Google Maps
Best Corned Beef Bread Basket Deli Photo via Bread Basket Deli/Facebook
Best Grilled Cheese Cafe Muse Photo via Google Maps
Best Fish & Chips The Captain’s Table Photo via The Captain’s Table/Facebook
Best French Cuisine Cuisine Photo via Cuisine/Facebook
Best Food Hall Detroit Shipping Co. Photo via Detroit Shipping Co./Facebook
Best Carryout (Suburbs) Detroit BBQ Photo via Detroit BBQ Co./Facebook
Best Bistro Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro Bar Photo via Google Maps Credit: Facebook
Best Food Truck Best Gyro (Macomb) Estia Greek Street Food Photo via Estia Greek Street Food/Facebook
Best Butcher Shop Farm Field Table Photo via Google Maps
Best Carryout (Detroit) Go Sy Thai Photo via Google Maps
Best Greek Restaurant Golden Fleece Photo via Golden Fleece/Facebook
Best Bottomless Brunch Deal MI.MOSA Photo via Google Maps
Best Food Truck for Foodies Mondays StreetFood Photo via Mondays StreetFood/Facebook
Best Bagel New York Bagel Photo via New York Bagel/Facebook
Best Tacos (Wayne) El Taco Veloz Photo via Google Maps
Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Washtenaw) La Dolce Vita at The Chop House Photo via Google Maps
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Washtenaw) Palm Palace Photo via Palm Palace / Instagram
Best Burger (Washtenaw) Best Cuban Frita Batidos Photo via Google Maps
Best Happy Hour Food (Washtenaw) Vinology Photo via Vinology / Instagram
Best Patio (Washtenaw) Bill’s Beer Garden Photo via Bill’s Beer Garden / Instagram
Best Deli (Washtenaw) Zingerman’s Delicatessen Photo via Google Maps
Best Pizza (Washtenaw) Joe’s Pizza NYC Photo via @2am.eats / Instagram Credit: Photo via @2am.eats / Instagram
Best Breakfast/Brunch (Washtenaw) First Bite Photo via Google Maps
Best Diner (Washtenaw) Bell’s Diner Photo via Google Maps
Best Barbecue (Washtenaw) Zingerman’s Roadhouse Photo via Google Maps
Best Coney (Washtenaw) Leo’s Coney Island Photo via Google Maps
Best Chinese (Washtenaw) China King Photo via Google Maps
Best Italian Restaurant (Washtenaw) Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar Photo via Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar / Instagram
Best Restaurant (Washtenaw) Pacific Rim Photo via Pacific Rim / Instagram
Best Wings (Washtenaw) Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken Photo via Google Maps
Best Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Washtenaw) Cultivate Coffee & Tap House Photo via Cultivate Coffee & Tap House/Facebook
Best Bakery (Washtenaw) Zingerman’s Bakehouse Photo via Zingerman’s Bakehouse/Facebook
Best Bar Food (Washtenaw) The Pretzel Bell Photo via Google Maps

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