Food destinations within easy reach of Detroit, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Detroit. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Zingerman's Deli, Reuben sandwiches, Roadhouse barbecue
Ann Arbor sits 45 minutes west of Detroit. Zingerman's Deli on Detroit Street has anchored Michigan's food scene since 1982; the Roadhouse and Bakehouse.
Famous for: Erie Street Italian district, peameal bacon, butter tarts
Windsor sits 15 minutes south across the river from Detroit. Erie Street's Italian district runs cannoli and pasta; Caesars Windsor casino, Canadian peameal.
Famous for: Bavarian fried chicken at Zehnder's and Bavarian Inn
Frankenmuth sits 90 minutes north of Detroit. The Michigan Bavarian-themed town runs fried chicken halls Zehnder's and Bavarian Inn since 1928.
Famous for: Voyager seafood, Mabel Gray, Cafe Muse brunch
Royal Oak and Ferndale sit 20 minutes north of Detroit. Woodward Avenue runs the food strip; Voyager, Mabel Gray and Cafe Muse anchor the modern suburban.
Famous for: Cannelle Patisserie, French viennoiserie, Italian rooms
Birmingham sits 30 minutes north of Detroit on Woodward Avenue. Cannelle Patisserie's chef Matt Knio runs the area's serious viennoiserie. Family-friendly.
Famous for: Kalota Culinary cooking classes, Taste A Cook's Place
Plymouth and Northville sit 35 minutes northwest of Detroit. Walkable downtowns run sit-down kitchens; Kalota Culinary teaches Italian cooking in the PARC.