Dime Store on Griswold inside the Chrysler House serves scratch-made brunch and lunch in downtown Detroit since 2014. Chef-driven, brunch-focused, daily.
Tip: Bloody Mary list is the editorial draw; weekend brunch books out by noon.
Address: 719 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
The Hudson Cafe on Woodward Avenue serves breakfast and brunch in downtown Detroit since 2011. The downtown brunch counter that books out every Saturday.
Signature drink: Stuffed French toast
Tip: Weekend wait can run an hour; weekdays open at 08:00. Card-friendly, walk-in only.
Roasting Plant on Woodward Avenue in the First National Building serves roast-to-order espresso in downtown Detroit. Vacuum tubes route the beans to the grinder.
Signature drink: Custom roast-to-order espresso
Tip: Watch the bean delivery tubes overhead; standing room mostly, a few counter seats.
The Hudson Cafe on Woodward Avenue serves breakfast and brunch in downtown Detroit since 2011. The downtown brunch counter that books out every Saturday.
Signature drink: Stuffed French toast
Tip: Weekend wait can run an hour; weekdays open at 08:00. Card-friendly, walk-in only.
Cafe 1923 on Holbrook Street in Hamtramck serves coffee and pastries in a converted 1923 storefront in metro Detroit. Neighborhood couch room, deep regular base.
Signature drink: Bottomless drip coffee
Tip: Bottomless drip; the back patio fills up in spring. Late hours Monday through Friday.
Detroit Sip on West McNichols in the Avenue of Fashion serves coffee and tea in a Black-owned room in Detroit. Founded 2018 by attorney Jevona Watson.
Signature drink: Sip latte
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Pastries from local Detroit bakeries on the counter.
Roasting Plant on Woodward Avenue in the First National Building serves roast-to-order espresso in downtown Detroit. Vacuum tubes route the beans to the grinder.
Signature drink: Custom roast-to-order espresso
Tip: Watch the bean delivery tubes overhead; standing room mostly, a few counter seats.
Always Brewing Detroit on Grand River Avenue in the Old Redford neighborhood serves a neighborhood coffee counter in Detroit. Black-owned, board-game corner.
Signature drink: Drip coffee
Tip: Closed Sunday. Cards and cash both fine; small parking lot in the back.
Astoria Pastry Shop on Monroe Street in Greektown has served Greek pastries and coffee in Detroit since 1971. The Teftis-family bakery, baklava and galaktoboureko line.
Signature drink: Greek coffee
Tip: Counter service; bring cash for the pastry case. Open late on weekends through 23:00.
