DET Review
Downtown
Cafe d’Mongo’s looks like a dive bar and the Detroit history museum got drunk and decided to join forces. If you haven’t been, go now.
Written bySam Faye
AmericanBar FoodBurgers•
Midtown
Start your night at Standby in Belt Alley with a cocktail that'll take a few minutes to make, or come later for some late-night gnocchi.
Written bySara Barron
Vegetarian•
West Village
When you want to convince your coworker that tofu is delicious, or when you just want an excuse to eat some vegetables, check out Detroit Vegan Soul.
JapaneseKorean•
Corktown
Ima is a casual Japanese noodle shop in Corktown that serves traditional udon and rice bowls, and has one of the city’s best sake selections.
Bakery/Cafe•
Detroit Institute of Bagels in Corktown looks like a yoga studio, but serves some of the best bagels in town - proof that life is all about balance.
Mexican•
Mexicantown-Southwest
Taqueria El Rey in Mexicantown is the first place to go for tacos in Detroit. Get the grilled chicken, some al pastor, and a beer. Repeated as needed.