The cultural and college spine north of downtown. Selden Standard, Avalon Cafe and Bakery, Wayne State, the DIA. Cass Avenue and Woodward run the main editorial line.
Top-rated food tour in Detroit
Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More
Order Wood-fired vegetable plate and whichever fresh pasta the kitchen is running that week.
Selden Standard on 2nd Avenue has anchored Cass Corridor seasonal cooking in Detroit since November 2014. Located in Midtown. Priced at $$$.
Order Seasonal vegetable composition and the cocktail list, which leans bitter and herbal.
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails in the Park Shelton next to the DIA serves farm-to-table small plates in Detroit's Midtown. Open since 2015. Priced at $$$.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste your way through Detroit’s culinary scene, sampling classic dishes and sweet treats. Discover the city’s history and vibrant culture with every flavorful stop.
2 hours
Join a fun mystery paint & sip night at a local Detroit brewery. Cold drinks, brushes and a surprise painting revealed on the night, no experience needed, just show up...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Cruise through Detroit on a brunch themed HandleBar tour. Stop at Sugah Please for a pre arranged brunch experience, with food and drinks paid separately.
Selden Standard on 2nd Avenue in Cass Corridor pours by the glass at the bar next to the wood oven in Detroit. Located in Midtown. Open daily 17:00-22:00.
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails on East Kirby in Midtown pours biodynamic and natural wines next to its chef-driven small plates in Detroit since 2015.
Detroit Shipping Company on Peterboro Street is a six-vendor food hall built out of shipping containers in Detroit. Located in Midtown. At 474 Peterboro St.
TV Lounge on Grand River Avenue is Detroit's longest-running electronic music club. Multi-room with an outdoor patio and two stages; the city's house.
The Marble Bar on Holden Street in Detroit is an industrial venue featuring indoor and outdoor spaces for EDM DJs and dancing, plus a full bar.
Magic Stick in the Majestic Theatre Center on Woodward is one of Detroit's essential small rooms for live music. 200 seated, 700 standing, ten billiard.
The Old Miami on Cass Avenue is Detroit's canonical dive bar since 1980. Vietnam veteran-run, punk shows, stand-up comedy and open-mic nights.