The results are in for the 2018 Best of Detroit reader’s poll and you, the readers, didn’t hold back from letting us know where you prefer to stuff your faces. Here you’ll find metro Detroit’s best restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, and more, all determined by your friends and neighbors. If you don’t see your personal favorites here, maybe this will lead you to a few new places to try. Read the rest of our Best of Detroit issue here.
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Al Ameer, 12710 W. Warren Ave., 313-582-8185
alameerrestaurant.com
Photo via alameerrestaurant/instagramBest Coney (Detroit)
American Coney Island, 114 W. Lafayette Blvd., 313-961-7758
americanconeyisland.com
Photo via Americanconeyisland/InstagramBest Bakery
Apple Fritter Donut Shop, 741 E. Nine Mile Rd., 407-897-3488
facebook.com/fritterman/
Photo via chowdowndetroit/InstagramBest Tapas (Suburbs)
Aventura, 216 E Washington St., 734-369-3153
aventuraannarbor.com
Photo via Aventura/InstagramBest Thai (Suburbs)
Bangkok 96, 2450 S. Telegraph Rd., 313-730-8161
bangkok96.com
Photo via bangkok96/instagramBest Happy Hour Food
Bar Louie, Various Locations,
barlouie.com
Photo via Barlouie/InstagramBest Burger
Basement Burger Bar, 1326 Brush St., 313-818-3708
basementburgerbar.com
Photo via Basementburgerbar/InstagramBest Soul Food
Beans & Cornbread, 29508 Northwestern Hwy., 248-208-1680
beanscornbread.com
Photo via Beansncornbread/instagramBest Juice Bar
Beyond Juice, 2501 Russell St., 313-818-3502
beyondjuicedetroit.com
Photo via Beyondjuicedetroit/instagramBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Suburbs)
Bistro 82, 401 S. Lafayette Ave., 248-542-0082
bistro82.com
Photo via Bistro82/InstagramBest Corned Beef
Bread Basket Deli, Various Locations.,
breadbasketdeli.com
Photo via breadbasketdeli/InstagramBest Shawarma
Bucharest Grill, Multiple Locations,
bucharestgrill.com
Photo via Bucharestgrill/InstagramBest Pizza (Detroit)
Buddy’s Pizza, Various Locations,
buddyspizza.com
Photo via Buddyspizza/InstagramBest Steakhouse (Detroit)
Capers, 14736 Gratiot Ave., 313-527-2100
caperssteakhouse.com
Photo via King_yc_moe/InstagramBest Indian Restaurant
Cardamom Restaurant, 1739 Plymouth Rd., 734-662-2877
cardamoma2.com
Photo via cardamomrestaurant/InstagramBest Barbecue Restaurant
CAYA Smokehouse Grill, 1403 S. Commerce Rd., 248-438-6741
cayagrill.com
Photo via Caya_smokehouse_Grill/InstagramBest Romantic Restaurant (Detroit)
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. D, 313-818-3915
chartreusekc.com
Photo via Chartreuse/InstagramBest Best Steakhouse (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
The Chop House of Ann Arbor, 322 S. Main St., 734-669-9977
thechophouseannarbor.com
Photo via Chophouseannarbor/InstagramBest Breakfast/Brunch (Detroit)
Dime Store, 719 Griswold St, #180., 313-962-9106
eatdimestore.com
Photo via Dimestore/InstagramBest Sub Shop
Ernie’s Market, 8500 Capital St., 248-541-9703
erniessandwichshop.com
Photo via Erniesmarket/InstagramBest Thai (Detroit)
Go Sy Thai, 4240 Cass Ave., Ste. 103, 313-638-1467, 1226 Griswold St., 313-638-1467
gosythai.com
Photo via gosythai/InstagramBest Italian Restaurant (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
Gratzi, 326 S. Main St., 734-663-5555
gratzirestaurant.com
Photo via Gratzirestaurant/InstagramBest Greek Restaurant
The Greek, 535 Monroe Ave., 313-209-6667
thegreekdetroit.com
Photo via Greektowncasino/InstagramBest Pizza (Suburbs)
Green Lantern Pizzeria, 4326 S. Rochester Rd., 248-298-3005
greenlanternlounge.com
Photo via Greenlanternpizza/InstagramBest Sushi
Inyo Restaurant & Lounge, 22871 Woodward Ave., 248-543-9500
inyorestaurant.com
Photo via Inyosushi/InstagramBest Sliders
Joe’s Hamburgers, 3041 Biddle Ave., 734-285-0420
joeshamburgers.net
Photo via Joeshamburgers/InstagramBest Pizza (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery, 311 S. Main St., 734-913-2730
jollypumpkin.com
Photo via Jollypumpkin/InstagramBest Chicken and Waffles
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles, 19345 Livernois Ave., 313-861-0229
kuzzoschickenandwaffles.com
Photo via Kuzzoschickenandwaffles/InstagramBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
La Dolce Vita, 322 S. Main St., 888-456-3463
thechophouseannarbor.com/
Photo via La Dolce VitaBest Tapas (Detroit)
La Feria, 4130 Cass Ave., 313-285-9081
laferiadetroit.com
Photo via marinapiagoldi/InstagramBest New Restaurant (Detroit)
Lady of the House Detroit, 1426 Bagley Ave., 313-818-0218
ladyofthehousedetroit.com
Photo via Ladyofthehouse/InstagramBest Romantic Restaurant (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
Logan, 115 W. Washington St., 734-327-2313
logan-restaurant.com
Photo via Logan/InstagramBest Italian Restaurant (Suburbs)
Luciano’s Italian Restaurant, 39091 Garfield Rd., 586-263-6540
lucianositaliancuisine.com
Photo via Detroitfoodnetwork/InstagramBest Tacos
Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grille & Cantina, 26837 Ryan Rd., 586-754-1500
mrmiguels.com
Photo via MrMiguels/FacebookBest Romantic Restaurant (Suburbs)
Mr. Paul’s Chop House, 29850 Groesbeck Hwy., 586-777-7770
mrpaulschophouse.com
Photo via MrPauls/WebsiteBest Coney (Suburbs)
National Coney Island, Various Locations.,
nationalconeyisland.com
Photo via NationalConeyIsland/InstagramBest Bagel
New York Bagel Baking Co, 23316 Woodward Ave., 248-548-2580
newyorkbagel-detroit.com
Photo via vimmagazine_msu/instagramBest Steakhouse (Suburbs)
Novi Chophouse, 27000 Karevich Dr., 248-305-5210
novichophouse.com
Photo via novichophouse/InstagramBest Restaurant (Suburbs)
Otus Supply, 345 E. Nine Mile Rd., 248-291-6160
otussupply.com
Photo via Otussupply/InstagramBest Late Night/24-Hour Restaurant
O.W.L., 27302 Woodward Ave., 248-808-6244
owlwoodward.com
Photo via OWL.woodward/InstagramBest Poutine
Green Dot Stables, 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., 313-962-5588
greendotstables.com
Photo via Greendotstables/InstagramBest Thai (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
Marnee Thai, 414 S. Main St., 734-929-9933
marneethai-restaurant.com
Photo via Marnee_thai/InstagramBest Mac and Cheese
Rock City Eatery, 4216 Woodward Ave., 313-265-3729
rockcityeatery.com
Photo via rockcityeatery/instagramBest Fish & Chips
Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips, 22200 Fenkell Ave., 313-533-0950
scottyfishandchips.com
Photo via sloppyjoexandadu/InstagramBest Food Truck
Smoke Ring BBQ, 248-974-5745
smokeringdet.com
Photo via Smokeringshop/InstagramBest Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Soul Cafe, 5586 Drake Rd., 248-788-7400
friendshipcircle.org/soul/cafe
Photo via SoulcafeBest Deli
Stage Deli, 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., 248-855-6622
thestagedeli.com
Photo via stagedeli/InstagramBest Wings
Sweetwater Tavern, 400 E. Congress St., 313-962-2210
sweetwatertavern.net
Photo via sweetwatertavern/facebookBest Restaurant (Detroit)
Takoi, 2520 Michigan Ave., 313-855-2864
takoidetroit.com
Photo via Takoi/InstagramBest New Restaurant (Suburbs)
The Conserva, 201 E. Nine Mile Rd., 248-291-6133
theconserva.com
Photo via Theconserva/InstagramBest Coffeehouse (non-chain)
The Dovetail, 29200 Hoover Rd., 586-576-0317
facebook.com/dovetaildetroit/
Photo via Thedovetaildetroit/instagramBest Bar Food
The Morrie, 511 S. Main St., 248-216-1112
themorrie.com
Photo via The-Morrie/InstagramBest Desserts at a Restaurant (Detroit)
The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave., 313-832-5700
thewhitney.com
Photo via Thewhitney/InstagramBest Breakfast/Brunch (Suburbs)
Toast, 23144 Woodward Ave., 248-398-0444
eatattoast.com
Photo via Toast/InstagramBest Italian Restaurant (Detroit)
Ottava Via, 1400 Michigan Ave., 313-962-5500
ottavavia.com
Photo via OttavaVia/instagramBest Cuban
Vicente’s, 1250 Library St., 313-962-8800
vicentesdetroit.com
Photo via Vicentes/InstagramBest Seafood
Voyager, 600 Vester Ave., 248-658-4990
voyagerferndale.com
Photo via Voyager/InstagramBest Diner
Whistle Stop Diner, 24060 Woodward Ave., 248-632-1311
whistestopdiners.com
Photo via Codyfranklin/InstagramBest Breakfast/Brunch (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave., 734-663-3663
zingermansroadhouse.com
Photo via Zingermansroadhouse/InstagramBest Polish
Polish Villiage Cafe, 2990 Yemans St.; 313-874-5726
polishvilliagecafe.us
Photo via FacebookBest Coney (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti
Uptown Coney Island, 3917 Jackson Rd., 734-665-5909
uptownconey.com
Photo via uptownconeyisland/instagramBest Chinese
Shangri-La, 4710 Cass Ave., 313-974-7669
midtownshangri-la.com
Photo via Miss0live/InstagramBest Gyro
KouZina Greek Street Food, 121 N. Main St., 248-629-6500
gokouzina.com
Photo via Kouzinaroyaloak/Instagram
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