The 20 best vegan-friendly takeout spots and bakeries in Detroit, according to Yelp

By Metro Times Staff on Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 12:48 pm

What's the deal with vegan food? And why is it so damn good? It might be hard to believe that, given Detroit's thirst for blood (we're talking about coney dogs and pepperoni-covered Detroit-style pizza, duh!) that the Motor City is actually a haven for vegetarians and vegans as well, with many of the area's popular restaurants extending their menu offerings to accommodate those leaf-eating, tofu-devouring, totally seitan-ic folks. And, not to call our vegan friends out, but they certainly do have strong opinions when it comes to a restaurant's vegan menu options, which they absolutely take to Yelp to dish about. Whether they're gushing about just how moist a vegan brownie was or raving about the perfect vegan pho broth, vegans know what's up when it comes to the must-try meat-and-dairy free spots in the city. Hungry yet? Here are some of Yelp users' favorite vegan takeout spots for sweet and savory goods. If you don't agree with this list, you know what you must do: Yelp awaits.

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20. Takoi

1464 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-778-9258; takoidetroit.com
”The flavor combinations here are amazing. They are very accommodating to vegan/vegetarian diets. I'm vegan and there are always 10-12 things on the menu to pick from. It's great to come here with my non-vegan friends but still feel like I can partake in an awesome meal! Expect to spend at least $50 to try a few dishes and have a drink. Completely worth the price in my opinion!”— Laura F. on Yelp

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19. Trinosophes

1464 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-778-9258; trinosophes.com
“I used to come here and do work during the week, grab a coffee and a vegan breakfast sandwich. Within the past year there's been a few changes in the menu and floor plan, but it's still a great place to eat and grab a coffee. My husband and I went on a Sunday and had the blueberry pancakes, grits, breakfast sandwich and chai latte. All were great! I love the books that they have there as well.”— Ashleigh J. on Yelp

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18. Grandma Bob’s

2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177; grandmabobs.com
“I am vegan and I PROMISE you, their vegan cheese bread is what you were missing from your entire life. It is AMAZING! Vegan pepperoni and Mac pizza also absolutely amazing. Forever a customer!” — Angela D. on Yelp

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17. Cold Truth

4240 Cass Ave., Suite 100, Detroit; 313-680-1199; coldtruthsoftserve.com
”I drooled over photos of Cold Truth soft serve for weeks before finally venturing out to get some. With that much build up, reality doesn't always live up to expectations- but in this case, Cold Truth was even better than I imagined. The chocolate soft serve was the luscious, creamy texture I'm always pining for (and it was VEGAN!), and the lemon curd was refreshing with a delicious punch from the mulberries. Oh, and did I mention that their cones are vegan and gluten free, and I couldn't even tell! I'll be back for sure.” — Erin S. on Yelp

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16. Harmonie Garden Cafe

4704 Anthony Wayne Dr., Detroit; 313-638-2345; facebook.com/harmonie-garden-cafe
“This is such a hidden gem. Affordable great eats, great friendly staff, little gold mine for vegans. Decided to go in on a whim after coming back from the bottom line coffee house. My friend I was with was surprised as they'd been here before and raved about it. We decided to split a vegan Zahra, which is like a sautéed cauliflower with onions which was really tasty, love the sauce the cauliflower was in. The hummus and pita it came with was also really tasty and definitely nice for like $12(?) We also had the pina colada vegan cake which was REALLY good. I haven't had a pina colada before myself but this was like a vanilla fruity cake with coconut creamy frosting. It was about $3-4? I was a little bummed they used the cake from the walk in cooler just because of the packaging but it was still super delicious. The staff was nothing but kind to us, can definitely see myself coming back again for some vegan Mediterranean goodness and sweets!!!” —Stone Z. on Yelp

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15. Bobcat Bonnies

1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-1383; bobcatbonnies.com
“I have to give them 5 stars for:
1. The service! Best in a long time!
2. The Lola Margarita (watermelon puree and chili salted rim.. amazing!)
3. Hippie Salad (when you drink your calories so you have to eat healthy!)
Vegans: this is your downtown bar! Vegan lettuce wraps, tacos, salads, veg patty... many choices! and easy parking behind the building too.” —Dawn V. on Yelp

Photo via Bobcat Bonnie’s/Facebook

14. Urban Ramen

4206 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9869; urbanramen.com
“This is such a great spot. You place your order first then get seated. Seating is limited FYI. The staff was really nice and since I was a ramen newbie they helped me make a selection. I had the vegan ramen and it was delicious! I didn't miss the meat at all. Very flavorful and filling. Plus you can see them making the noodles and the prices were excellent. I will definitely be back.” —Pretty S. on Yelp

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13. Dilla’s Delights

242 John R, Detroit; 313- 346-3771; dillasdelights.com
“This place is a hidden gem and a total delight. The donuts are absolutely delicious - you can tell they're all hand cut since no two donuts look the same haha. They offer up classic donuts but also vegan ones - win! The vegan sweet potato one I had tried stole the show for me. The lemon glazed donut (not vegan) was also delicious - you could see the bits of zest in there. I definitely recommend folks stop in here and get your donuts. The two ladies working the day I was there were so friendly and let us try a few new flavors they had since it was our first time in. Support small businesses — stop into Dilla's!” —Aparna B. on Yelp

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12. Sister Pie

8066 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-447-5550; sisterpie.com
“Each time I'm in Detroit I come here, even if it's out of my way. it's that good!! I love the atmosphere with its wide store front windows, plants, long communal table and the smell of baked goods.They have a gluten-free vegan chocolate brownie that is so rich, moist and chocolatey that I am constantly tempted to order more than one! I'll get a black coffee to go with it - match. Great little community bakery offering everything from whole pies to cookies, brownies and other sweets.” —Brandon J. on Yelp

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11. Michigan & Trumbull

1441 W. Elizabeth St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; michigantrumbullpizza.com
“WHERE DO I BEGIN? First of all. The pizza? SLAPS. Those frickin onion rings? A gift from the GODS. The salads? Enough to feed an army. THE CAAARRROTTTTS?!? The only thing that could get me to eat purely vegetables for the rest of my life. I don't even need to go further on the food because this place has bomb EVERYTHING. I'd also like to give a big round of applause for this place (who opened about a month before this crazy pandemic hit Detroit) for selflessly giving back to their community (feeding folks at Alternatives for girls, for one) and making sure that during all of this uncertainty, they offered up great food at prices that serve actual Detroiters. M&T, you're a true gem in this city and I hope to see more spots open like this. :)” —Nicole M. on Yelp

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