24060 Woodward Ave.,
Pleasant Ridge; 248-548-5355; maesdetroit.com
For decades, this snug diner was home to
Anna’s Coffee Shoppe. In 2010, the folks at Mae’s updated the little restaurant
while still keeping with the 1950s charm. It’s not hard to see what our readers
love about this place — cheap, quality food in a comfy neighborhood nook. If
you’re regretting last night’s festivities, order the "Hangover Platter": two
eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, hash browns, a biscuit with sausage gravy
and your choice of bacon, sausage links or ham. Or try the Aebelskivers, an
order of five spherical Scandinavian "pancakes" served with fresh whipped cream
and your choice of strawberries or raspberries in syrup. They aren’t lying when
they say you’ll never be able to eat regular pancakes again.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 1, 2012.
