61 Detroit restaurants you should have tried by now
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588
Snatch gourmet-inspired sliders, a variety of fries, brews and cocktails all at rock-bottom prices.
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Mudgies Deli & Wine Shop
1300 Porter St., Detroit; 313-961-2000
It's not like Mudgie's needs any more recognition since everyone in Detroit is obsessed with the sandwich shop, but the extra praise from the ultimate listicle website Thrillist sure won't hurt.The website released their 33 best sandwich shops in all of America, and our beloved Mudgie's made the cut.
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Bobcat Bonnies
1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-1383
Bobcat Bonnies is a gastropub that brings its customers a new rendition of American food. Their menu offers classic fare such as hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, tater tots, and fish and chips. One can also see the global inspiration in some of their dishes like their kimchi bowl.
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Atwater Brewery
237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit; 313-877-9205
Atwater Brewery has all the bar fare one can think of. Traditional foods like pizza, burgers, and wings are served here including non-traditional foods like poutine, vegan buffalo wings, and falafel sandwiches.
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American Coney Island
114 W Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-7758
American Coney Island, established in 1917, takes the crown as best in Wayne County. Made with Dearborn hot dogs in natural casing, classic Detroit-style sauce, mustard, and onions, their coneys stand up against their competition.
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Bucharest Grill
110 Piquette St., Detroit; 313-965-3111
Bucharest started as an inexpensive Romanian eatery in the back of the Park Bar, serving loaded pitas to boozy patrons. Now, it's a successful mini-chain, with locations in Corktown, Rivertown, Avenue of Fashion, and Milwaukee Junction. That growth can be credited in part to the subtle flavors of Bucharest's handmade shawarma. It comes in beef, chicken, vegetarian (long distinguished by its quirky inclusion of mayo and fries), and, grandest of all, the Bucharest, with grilled marinated chicken.
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Detroit Vegan Soul
8029 Agnes St., Detroit; 313-649-2759
Detroit Vegan Soul offers a multitude of vegan goodness if you are vegan, vegetarian, or just not in a meat-eating mood, this place will satisfy your appetite with sumptuous soulful dishes.
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Hudson Cafe
1241 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-237-10001
This breakfast and lunch joint is a staple in downtown Detroit. Get mile-high stacks of French toast and pancakes or savory eggs dishes here, plus lunch options like a classic Maurice salad.
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Johnny Noodle King
2601 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-309-7946
Detroiters can at last slurp to their heart's delight. Brought to you by Jacques Driscoll and chef Les Molnar of Green Dot Stables, Johnny Noodle King's name pays homage to the restaurant's former incarnation, Johnny Ham King. But fashions change, and while ham may have had a following back in the day, the ramen craze that's been in full force for several years on the coasts has finally made its way to metro Detroit.
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El Barzon
3710 Junction St, Detroit; 313-894-2070
El Barzon specializes in Cocina Poblana, which is the cuisine of the city Puebla in southern Mexico. The menu has many options from pasta to veal, and of course, traditional Mexican specialties.
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