Bakery$hamtramckMon-Fri 8:00-18:00, Sat 8:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-14:00Walk-in onlyPolish smoked sausage and pierogi
Srodek's on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck has cured Polish kielbasa and folded pierogi in metro Detroit for 30+ years. The canonical Polish deli.
Tip: Pierogi by the dozen frozen; smoked kielbasa is the Easter and Christmas Eve staple.
Worth the queue: Polish kielbasa
Bakery$west-villageFri 7:30-12:00, otherwise catering and classes onlyWalk-in onlySeasonal pies and cookies
Sister Pie on Kercheval in West Village bakes seasonal pies and cookies in Detroit since 2015. At 8066 Kercheval St. Cash and card accepted.
Tip: Friday morning storefront is the canonical visit; order catering and whole pies through the website the rest of the week.
Worth the queue: Salted maple pie
Bakery$hamtramckDaily 7:00-18:00 (extended on Paczki Day)Walk-in onlyPolish paczki and pastries
New Palace Bakery on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck has baked Polish paczki and pastries in metro Detroit since 1908. At 9833 Joseph Campau Ave.
Tip: On Paczki Day before Lent the line wraps the block. Open until midnight that Tuesday.
Worth the queue: Paczki on Fat Tuesday
Bakery$dearbornSun-Thu 7:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 7:30-24:00Walk-in onlyLebanese baklava, kunafa and pastries
Shatila Bakery on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn has baked Lebanese baklava and kunafa in metro Detroit since 1979. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
Tip: Open through midnight on weekends; pistachio baklava and ice cream are the moves.
Worth the queue: Pistachio baklava
Bakery$greektownMon-Thu 8:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 8:00-23:00, Sun 8:00-22:00Walk-in onlyGreek pastries and chocolate work
Astoria Pastry Shop on Monroe Street in Greektown has baked Greek and European pastries in Detroit since 1971. At 541 Monroe St. Booking recommended.
Tip: Late-night counter through 23:00 weekends. Cash is friendlier than cards on small orders.
Worth the queue: Galaktoboureko
Bakery$downtownDaily 8:00-15:00Walk-in onlyOrganic breads, pastries and cafe
Avalon Cafe & Bakery on Woodward in downtown Detroit serves organic breads and a casual cafe. Founded 1997 by Jackie Victor and Ann Perrault on Willis Street.
Tip: Loaves sell out by midafternoon; the cafe menu runs through 15:00 daily.
Worth the queue: Sea salt chocolate chunk cookie