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.
I-94 west or Amtrak Wolverine from Detroit
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.
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or Ambassador Bridge across the river
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.
I-75 north, exit at M-83
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.
Woodward Avenue north or I-696
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.
Woodward Avenue north past Royal Oak
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.
M-14 west or I-275 north
Viator · 1.5 to 2 h
Our journey begins at Astoria Bakery, a local favorite offering a taste of Greektown’s charm with its array of irresistible baked goods. Here we'll try some of Detroit...
Viator · 3 h
Dive into Detroit’s downtown soul on a flavorful walking food tour guided by genuine city storytellers. Explore the heart of Motor City, from Greektown to historic lan...
Musement · 3 hours
Detroit does not do food quietly. This is a city that invented its own pizza style, sparked a century-long hot dog war between two restaurants standing side by side si...
