Navigating dining options in Detroit on Mondays can be tough. The first day of the work week is hard enough, so having the energy to stand in the kitchen and make dinner might not always be on the agenda. But finding an open restaurant can be a challenge too, since many take Mondays off.
We get it, everyone needs a break. We support that. But we also support the craving for restaurant food on a day when you could really use a break. So, to help you out, we compiled a list of spots where you can grab a bite on Monday, from greasy diners to upscale restaurants and everything in between.
Scroll through for some great options to keep in mind — all in the city of Detroit.
Grey Ghost
47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534; greyghostdetroit.com
While you can find a burger and fries on Grey Ghost’s menu, the food selection doesn’t just stop at typical American bar food. There’s also dishes like tuna tartare, lamb chops, duck, and tagliatelle. Credit: Google MapsYum Village
6500 Woodward Avenue | 8029 Agnes Street | yumvillage.com
Open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Credit: Randiah Camille GreenKalahari African Cuisine
19701 W. 7 Mile Road; facebook.com/thetasteofsenegal
Open daily 10 a.m. to midnight. Credit: Viola KlockoFolk
1701 Trumbull Avenue; folkdetroit.com
Open daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Credit: Instagram, FolkLa Jalisciense
3923 Vernor Hwy.; lajalisciensedetroit.com
Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Credit: Tom PerkinsParc
800 Woodward Avenue; parcdetroit.com
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Credit:Facebook, ParcJoe Louis Southern Kitchen
6459 Woodward Avenue; joelouissouthernkitchen.com
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Credit: Tom PerkinsSelden Standard
3921 2nd Avenue; seldenstandard.com
Open daily 5 to 10 p.m. Credit: Michelle GerardTaqueria Lupitas
3443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Photo courtesy of @d.tizzy Credit: Photo courtesy of @d.tizzyCadieux Café
4300 Cadieux Road; cadieuxcafe.com
Open 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Saturday. Open 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Michelle GerardPupuseria y Restaurante Salvadoreno
3149 Livernois Avenue
Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Credit: FacebookGreen Dot Stables
2200 W. Lafayette Blvd.; greendotstables.com
Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Credit: @greendotstables, InstagramIvy Kitchen & Cocktails
9215 E. Jefferson, Detroit; 313-332-0607; ivykc.com”
Opened by Nya Marshall on the city’s east side in 2019, this spot offers casual yet high-end American fare, like squid ink pasta, charred branzino, and short rib stroganoff, with burgers, chicken sandwiches, and lots of cocktails too. Credit: Google MapsBest Breakfast/Brunch (Wayne)
Dime Store
719 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com Credit:Facebook, Dime StoreLearn how to dance with free salsa lessons at Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine
1250 Library St., Detroit; vicentesdetroit.com
Every Friday and Saturday night from 10:30 p.m. to close, this local Cuban restaurant holds free salsa lessons. The class is for both beginners who need to learn the basics and experts who want to pick up some new moves. Credit:Vicente's Cuban Cuisine/FacebookBest Old-School Restaurant: Amore da Roma
3401 Riopelle, Detroit; 313-831-5940; amoredaroma.com Credit:Facebook, Amore da RomaBest Noodle Restaurant
Ima
4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788 | 32203 John R Rd.,
Madison Heights; 248-781-0131 | imanoodles.com Credit: Ima / FacebookLe Suprême
1265 Washington Blvd,; lesupremedetroit.com
Open 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Credit: Olsovsky WilliamsSan Morello
1400 Woodward Avenue; sanmorello.com
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 10 p.m. Credit: Google MapsLeila
1245 Griswold Street; leiladetroit.com
Open 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, and 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Credit: Tom PerkinsHonest John’s
488 Selden St., Detroit; 313-832-5646; honestjohnsdetroit.com
While this long-standing bar was sold to the Detroit Optimist Society Restaurant Group, known for its higher-end holdings, the new ownership thankfully kept things mostly the same — including its great burgers. Credit:Instagram, @honestjohnsdetroitMom’s Spaghetti
2131 Woodward Avenue; momsspaghetti.com
Open Monday through Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 3 p.m. to midnight. Credit:Mom's Spaghetti/FacebookBest Sports Bar (Wayne)
Brass Rail Pizza Bar
18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com Credit: Instagram, @partywitmikey_Cadillac Square Diner
111 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-974-6923; cadillacsquarediner.com
Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Credit:Facebook, Fred LichterBest Coney (Wayne): American Coney Island
114 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-7758; americanconeyisland.com Credit: Steve NeavlingTaste-test coneys at American and Lafayette
Get your kid in the Detroit spirit early and have them choose which of the downtown rivals is their favorite. Credit: ShutterstockBest Chinese (Wayne)
Shangri-La
Photo via Google Maps Credit: Google MapsBreadless
2761 E. Jefferson, Suite A, Detroit; 313-474-2870; eatbreadless.com
Breadless is EXACTLY what you think it is, a breadless sandwich shop that uses leafy greens as a substitute for bread. Credit: Courtesy of BreadlessEvie’s Tamales
3454 Bagley Street; Facebook.com/EviesTamales
Open 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Credit:Facebook, Evie's TamalesBest Gyro (Detroit): Golden Fleece
525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093; goldenfleecedetroit.com Credit:Golden Fleece/Facebook
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