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 round the circuit.
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 bacon.
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 and 1888 respectively.
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 food scene.
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. Italian, sushi and steakhouses fill the village.
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 Building.