The results are in for this year’s Best of Detroit reader’s poll. According to you, these are the best spots for food in and around Detroit. You can read the rest of the winners in our Best of Detroit issue.
Best Bagel: New York Bagel
23316 Woodward Ave.; 248-548-2580; newyorkbagel-detroit.com Credit:Facebook, New York BagelBest Bakery (Macomb): Christine’s Cakes & Pastries
45883 Hayes Rd., Shelby Township; 586-566-5545; christinescakesandpastries.com Credit:Facebook, Christine’s Cakes and PastriesBest Bakery (Oakland): Crispelli’s
931 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-591-3800; crispellis.com Credit:Facebook, Crispelli’s Bakery & PizzeriaBest Bakery (Washtenaw): Zingerman’s Deli
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354; zingermansdeli.com Credit:Facebook, Zingerman’s DeliBest Bakery (Wayne): Avalon
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit | 1049 Woodward Ave., Detroit | 1475 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit | avalonbreads.net Credit: Courtesy photoBest Bar Food (Macomb): Ale & Eddies
15015 E. Thirteen Mile Rd., Warren; 586-541-8396; aleneddies.com Credit:Facebook, Ale & Eddies TaphouseBest Bar Food (Oakland): Brown Iron Brewhouse
30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-951-2659; browniron.com Credit: Courtesy of Brown Iron BrewhouseBest Bar Food (Washtenaw): Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
207 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-4095; bluetractor.net Credit:Facebook, Blue Tractor BBQ & BreweryBest Bar Food (Wayne): Checker Bar
124 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-961-9249; checkerbar.com Credit:Instagram, @checkerbarBest Barbecue (Macomb): K-Block’s Fire Pit BBQ
66880 Van Dyke Ave., Washington; 586-281-6798; kblocksbbq.com Credit:Facebook, K-Block’s Fire Pit BBQBest Barbecue (Oakland): Woodpile BBQ Shack
303 S. Main St., Clawson | 630 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Madison | woodpilebbqshack.com Credit: Dontae RockymoreBest Barbecue (Washtenaw): Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
207 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-4095; bluetractor.net Credit: Rob WiddisBest Barbecue (Wayne): Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828; slowsbarbq.com Credit: Hannah Ervin, Detroit Stock CityBest Bistro: Jim Brady’s Bistro in Novi
43271 Crescent Blvd., Novi; 248-380-8460; djbistro.com Credit:Facebook, Diamond Jim Brady’sBest Breakfast/Brunch (Macomb): Terry’s Terrace
36470 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp.; 586-463-2671; terrystime.com Credit:Facebook, Terry’s TerraceBest Breakfast/Brunch (Oakland): Toast
23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-398-0444 | 203 Pierce St., Birmingham; 248-258-6278 | eatattoast.com Credit:Facebook, ToastBest Breakfast/Brunch (Washtenaw): Zingerman’s Roadhouse
2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3663; zingermansroadhouse.com Credit: Facebook, Zingerman’s RoadhouseBest Breakfast/Brunch (Wayne): French Toast Bistro
40370 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth; 734-335-6533 | 43225 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-667-3029 | frenchtoastbistro.com Credit:Facebook, French Toast BistroDetroit Institute of Bagels
4884 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-512-8292; detroitinstituteofbagels.com
DIB is a local comeback story. The beloved bagel and coffee spot closed in 2020, but soon announced its return, moving into the Core City space formerly occupied by Ochre Bakery and Astro Coffee. Opened in February, its menu includes bagels, breakfast sandwiches, Challah loaves, and coffee.
Read more here. Credit: Instagram, @dibbagelsBest Burger (Macomb): Bentley’s Roadhouse
28410 S. River Rd., Harrison Twp.; 586-465-3663; bentleysroadhouse.net Credit:Facebook, Bentley’s RoadhouseBest Bar Food (Oakland)
CK Diggs
2010 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-853-6600; ckdiggs.com Credit:Facebook, CK DiggsBest Burger (Washtenaw): Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger
304 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-4590; blimpyburger.com Credit:Facebook, Krazy Jim’s Blimpy BurgerBest Burger (Wayne): Joe’s Hamburger
3041 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-285-0420; joeshamburgers.net Credit: Facebook, Joe’s HamburgersBest Carryout (Detroit): Slows To Go
4107 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-309-7560; slowsbarbq.com Credit:Facebook, Slows To GoBest Carryout (Suburbs): Redwood Grill
7726 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford Twp.; 248-467-1103; redwoodgrill.net Credit: Facebook, Redwood GrillHong Hua
27925 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills (Orchard 12 Plaza Shopping Center); 248-489-2280; honghuafinedining.com Credit: Google MapsBest Chinese (Detroit): Shangri-La
4710 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7669; midtownshangri-la.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Macomb): Eos Café & Coffee House
30625 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-217-5211; eoscoffeehouse.com Credit:Facebook, Eos Cafe and Coffee HouseBest Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Oakland): Red Hook
220 W Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-398-8018; theredhookcoffee.com Credit:Facebook, The Red HookBest Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Washtenaw): RoosRoast
1155 Rosewood St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9202 | 117 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-369-2494 | roosroast.com Credit:Facebook, Roos Roast CoffeeBest Coffeehouse (non-chain) (Wayne): The Red Dot Coffee Company
505 N. Center St. #1261, Northville; 248-308-3989; reddotcoffeeco.com Credit:Facebook, The Red Dot Coffee CompanyBest Coney (Macomb): Detroit’s Finest Coney Island
25801 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-777-4002; detroitsfinestconeyisland.com Credit: Courtesy of Detroit’s Finest Coney IslandBest Coney (Oakland): National Coney Island
Multiple locations; nationalconeyisland.com Credit: ShutterstockBest Coney (Wayne): American Coney Island
114 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-7758; americanconeyisland.com Credit: Steve NeavlingBest Corned Beef: Bread Basket Deli
Multiple locations; breadbasketdelis.com Credit:Facebook, Bread Basket DeliBest Cuban Restaurant: Frita Batidos
66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100 | 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor; 734- 761-2882 | fritabatidos.com Credit: Courtesy photoBest Deep Dish/Detroit-Style Pizza: Buddy’s
Multiple locations; buddyspizza.com Credit: Google MapsBest Deli (Macomb): Uncle Harry’s
21809 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-775-3120; uncleharrysdeli.com Credit: Courtesy photoBest Deli (Oakland): Stage Deli
6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-855-6622; stagedeli.com Credit:Facebook, Stage DeliBest Deli (Washtenaw)
Zingerman’s Delicatessen
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354; zingermansdeli.com Credit:Facebook, Zingerman’s DeliMudgie’s Deli
1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000; mudgiesdeli.com
There’s not much to say about Mudgie’s that hasn’t already been said. If you want a great sandwich, you want Mudgie’s. Credit: Google MapsBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Macomb): Luciano’s
39091 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-263-6540; lucianositaliancuisine.com Credit: Facebook, Luciano’s Italian RestaurantBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Oakland): Cafe Cortina
30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033; cafecortina.com Credit:Facebook, Cafe CortinaBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Washtenaw): Mediterrano
2900 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-332-9700; mediterrano.com Credit:Facebook, MediterranoBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Wayne): The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com Credit: Google MapsBest Diner (Oakland): The Whistle Stop
24060 Woodward Ave., Pleasant Ridge; 248-632-1311 | 501 S. Eton St., Birmingham; 248-566-3566; whistlestopdiners.com Credit:Whistle Stop/FacebookBest Diner (Washtenaw): Fleetwood Diner
300 S. Ashley St.; 734-995-5502; facebook.com/officialfleetwooddiner Credit:Facebook, Fleetwood DinerBest Diner (Wayne): Dime Store
719 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-9106; eatdimestore.com Credit:Facebook, Dime StoreBest Doughnut Shop: Apple Fritter Donut Shop
741 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-545-7295; facebook.com/fritterman Credit:Facebook, Apple Fritter Donut ShopBest Fish & Chips: Scotty Simpson’s
22200 Fenkell Ave., Detroit; 313 533-0950; scottysfishandchips.com Credit: Google MapsBest Food Hall: Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973; detroitshippingcompany.com Credit:Facebook, Detroit Shipping CompanyBest Food Truck: House of Mac
26501 Coolidge, Oak Park; 248-385-3208; detroithouseofmac.com Credit:Facebook, Detroit House of MacBest Food Truck for Foodies: Cousins Maine Lobster
313-723-1493; cousinsmainelobster.com Credit:Facebook, Cousins Maine LobsterBest French Cuisine: Coeur
330 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-466-3010; coeurferndale.com Credit: Heather SaundersBest French Fries: HopCat
4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-769-8828 | 430 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-744-2544 | hopcat.com Credit:Facebook, HopCatBest Greek Restaurant: Pegasus Taverna
24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-772-3200 | 558 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-6800 | pegasustavernas.com Credit:Facebook, Pegasus TavernaBest Grilled Cheese
Café Muse
418 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-544-4749; cafemuseroyaloak.com Credit:Facebook, Cafe MuseBest Gyro (Oakland): Kouzina
121 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-629-6500; gokouzina.com Credit:Facebook, KouzinaBest Gyro (Detroit): Golden Fleece
525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093; goldenfleecedetroit.com Credit:Golden Fleece/FacebookBest Happy Hour Menu: McVee’s Pub and Grub
1129 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy; 248-817-2980; mcveespubandgrub.com Credit:mcveespubandgrub.comBest Hot Dog: Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
5800 Sheldon Rd., Canton; 734-359-5102; iwantcrave.com Credit: Instagram, @iwantcraveBest Ice Cream Shop: Treat Dreams
Multiple locations; treat-dreams.com Credit:Treat Dreams/FacebookBest Indian Restaurant: Star of India
180 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-546-5996; starofindiami.com Credit:Facebook, Star of IndiaBest Irish Food: O’Connor’s Public House
324 S. Main St., Rochester; 248-608-2537; oconnorsrochester.com Credit: Google MapsBest Italian Restaurant (Macomb): Da Francesco’s
49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp.; 586-731-7544; dafrancescos.com Credit:Facebook, Da Francesco’sBest Italian Restaurant (Oakland): Trattoria Da Luigi
415 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-542-4444; trattoriapizzeriadaluigi.com Credit:Facebook, Trattoria Da LuigiBest Italian Restaurant (Washtenaw): Paesano
3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-971-0484; paesanoannarbor.com Credit: Google MapsBest Italian Restaurant (Wayne): La Lanterna
1224 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-962-8821; daedoardo.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Japanese Restaurant: Edo Ramen House & Sushi Lounge
4313 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-556-5775; edo-lounge.com Credit:Tom PerkinsBest Juice Bar: Beyond Juicery and Eatery
2501 Russell St., Detroit; 313-818-3502; beyondjuiceryeatery.com Credit:Facebook, Beyond Juicery and EateryBest Korean Restaurant: Soora Korean Restaurant
6580 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; 248-973-8110; sooramichigan.com Credit:Facebook, SooraO.W.L.
27302 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-808-6244; owlwoodward.com
When you need a late-night bite but don’t want to suffer the drive-through, you can head to Royal Oak’s O.W.L., a (mostly) 24/7 diner serving Mexican-American comfort food. With offerings like chilaquiles, chicken fried chicken and gravy, and egg sandwiches that beat the hell out of a McMuffin, you’ll quickly understand why O.W.L. has become a popular destination at any time of day. You might want to plan accordingly to avoid that after-bar crowd, when the small room can be packed like a sardine can.
Photo by Tom Perkins Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Mac and Cheese: Vinsetta Garage
27799 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-548-7711; vinsettagarage.com Credit: Google MapsBest Mediterranean: Mare Mediterranean
115 Willits St., Birmingham; 248-940-5525; maremediterranean.com Credit:Facebook, Mare MediterraneanBest Mexican Restaurant (Macomb): Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
Multiple locations; mrmiguels.com Credit:Facebook, Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill & CantinaBest Mexican Restaurant (Oakland): Mesa Tacos and Tequila
312 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-545-1940; likemesa.com Credit:Facebook, Mesa Tacos and TequilaBest Mexican Restaurant (Washtenaw): MAIZ Mexican Cantina
36 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-340-6010; maizmexican.com Credit:Facebook, MAIZ Mexican CantinaBest Mexican Restaurant (Wayne): Mezcal
51 W. Forest Ave., Detroit; mezcaldetroit.com Credit:Facebook, MezcalBest Middle Eastern Restaurant (Suburbs): Phoenicia
588 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-644-3122; phoeniciabirmingham.com Credit:Facebook, Phoenicia RestaurantBest Middle Eastern Restaurant (Detroit): Yemen Cafe
8740 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-871-4349; yemencaferestaurant.com Credit:Facebook, Yemen CafeBest New Restaurant (Macomb): Hook
24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-445-8080; hookscs.com Credit:Instagram, @hookscsBest New Restaurant (Oakland): Coeur
330 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-466-3010; coeurferndale.com Credit: Heather SaundersLadder 4 Detroit
3396 Vinewood, Detroit; facebook.com/LadderDetroitSons
Mentioned earlier, Ladder 4 received some great feedback. One Redditor cautioned that they change their menu, however, so it could potentially miss. Credit:Instagram, Ladder 4Best New Restaurant (Washtenaw): Union Rec
545 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-636-9999; unionrec.com Credit:Facebook, Union RecBest Noodle Restaurant: Ima
2100 Michigan Ave., Detroit | 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-883-9788 | 32203 John R. Rd., Madison Heights; 248-781-0131 | imanoodles.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Old-School Restaurant: Amore da Roma
3401 Riopelle, Detroit; 313-831-5940; amoredaroma.com Credit:Facebook, Amore da RomaBest Oysters: Voyager
600 Vester St., Ferndale; 248-658-4999; voyagerferndale.com Credit:Facebook, VoyagerBest Patio: Detroit Fleat
1820 E. Nine Mile Rd.; 248-607-7611; detroitfleat.com Credit: Google MapsBest Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230; mootzpizzeria.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Pizza (Macomb): Green Lantern
15505 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-859-0500; greenlanternpizza.com Credit:Instagram, @greenlanternpizzaPhoto via Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria, Facebook Credit:Facebook, Crispelli’s Bakery & PizzeriaBest Pizza (Washtenaw): Jolly Pumpkin
311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-913-2730; jollypumpkin.com Credit:Facebook, Jolly PumpkinPatronize old restaurants. In recent months, we’ve said goodbye to a number of Motor City spots like Traffic Jam & Snug, Cass Cafe, and Orchid Thai. Support your favorites while you still can. Credit: Yelp, Inc., Flickr Creative CommonsBest Polish
Polish Village Cafe
Photo via Mootz Pizzeria + Bar / Instagram Credit:Instagram, @polishvillagecafeBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Macomb)
Luciano’s
39091 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-263-6540; lucianositaliancuisine.com Credit: Facebook, Luciano’s Italian RestaurantBest Restaurant (Oakland): Alchemi
215 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-675-8875; alchemiroyaloak.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Restaurant (Washtenaw): Bellflower
209 Pearl St., Ypsilanti; bellflowerypsi.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Restaurant (Wayne): Oak & Reel
2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-270-9600; oakandreel.com Credit: Tom PerkinsBest Romantic Restaurant (Macomb): Mr. Paul’s Chophouse
29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-777-7770; mrpaulschophouse.com Credit:Facebook, Mr. Paul’s Chophouse RosevilleBest Romantic Restaurant (Oakland)
Cafe Cortina
30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033
cafecortina.com
Photo from Cafe Cortina / Facebook Credit:Facebook, Cafe CortinaBest Romantic Restaurant (Washtenaw): Blue LLama Jazz Club
314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-372-3200; bluellamaclub.com Credit: Lee DeVitoThe Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com
When you’re talking about fine dining in Detroit, it’s hard not to mention The Whitney. The mansion is not only a restaurant, but also holds The Ghostbar and The Katherine Mcgregor Dessert Parlor. Credit: Google MapsBest Saganaki: Pegasus Taverna
24935 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-772-3200 | 558 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-6800 | pegasustavernas.com Credit:Facebook, Pegasus TavernaBest Seafood: Tom’s Oyster Bar
318 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-541-1186; tomsoysterbar.com Credit:Instagram, Tom’s Oyster BarBest Shawarma: Bucharest Grill
Multiple locations; bucharestgrill.com Credit:Facebook, Bucharest GrillBest Sliders (Suburbs): Hunter House
35075 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-646-7121; hunterhousehamburgers.com Credit:Facebook, Hunter House HamburgersBest Sliders (Detroit): Brass Rail Bar
18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com Credit:Facebook, Brass RailBest Soul Food
Cornbread Restaurant & Bar
29852 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680; cornbreadsoulfood.com Credit:Facebook, Cornbread Restaurant & BarBest Romantic Restaurant (Macomb): Mr. Paul’s Chophouse
29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville; 586-777-7770; mrpaulschophouse.com Credit:Facebook, Mr. Paul’s Chophouse RosevilleBest Steakhouse (Oakland): Prime 29
6545 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; 248-737-7463; prime29steakhouse.com Credit:Facebook, Prime29 SteakhouseBest Steakhouse (Washtenaw): The Chop House
322 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-669-8826; thechophouserestaurant.com Credit:Facebook, Chop HouseBest Steakhouse (Wayne): London Chop House
155 W. Congress St.; 313-962-0277; thelondonchop.com Credit: Instagram, LondonChopHouseBest Stoner Food: Hippie’s Pizza
121 E. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-733-1111; hippiespizza.com Credit:Facebook, Hippie’s PizzaBest Sub Shop: Ricky’s Sub Shop
6460 Greenfield Rd., Dearborn; 313-582-9410; rickyssubshop.com Credit:Facebook, Ricky’s Sub ShopBest Sushi: Nara Sushi
5656 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Township; 248-847-0000; naragrille.com Credit:Facebook, NaraBest Tacos (Detroit): Taqueria Mi Pueblo
7278 Dix St., Detroit; 313-841-3315; mipueblorestaurant.com Credit:Facebook, Taqueria Mi PuebloMr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
Multiple locations, mrmiguels.com
This Mexican chain started in 2015 in Warren and now has additional locations in Livonia and Brownstown. Credit:Facebook, Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill & CantinaBest Thai (Detroit): Go! Sy Tha
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-638-1467 | 1226 Griswold St.,
Detroit; 313-638-1467; gosythai.com Credit: Facebook, Go! Sy ThaiBest Thai (Suburbs): Bangkok 96
2450 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn; 313-730-8161; bangkok96.com Credit:Facebook, Bangkok 96Detroit Vegan Soul
19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit | detroitvegansoul.com
The food at Detroit Vegan Soul is so damn good. We don’t have anything clever to say, just try their tofu ribs, deep fried oyster mushrooms, or coconut bacon “BLT” and you’ll understand. Detroit Vegan Soul’s original location in West Village has closed, but they still offer carry-out at their Grandmont-Rosedale outpost. Credit: Google MapsBest Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Suburbs): Veg-O-Rama
44930 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-335-3952; veg-o-rama.com Credit: Facebook, VegoramaBest Vegetarian / Vegan Carry-Out: Oak House Deli
603 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-677-3456; oakhousedeli.com Credit:Facebook, Oak House DeliBest Wings (Detroit): Sweetwater Tavern
400 East Congress St., Detroit; 313-962-2210; sweetwatertavern.net Credit: ShutterstockBest Wings (Suburbs): Detroit Wing Company
Multiple locations; detroitwingco.com Credit:Facebook, Detroit Wing Company
