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Southport Grocery and Cafe
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As a Detroit native, I spent my childhood summers, and what some in society would call “adult” summers, going to camp in northern Michigan. Frida, bless her soul, was the camp’s head cook for a long time, a really long time. On top of cooking for a bunch of pain in the ass kids, Frida was known for two specialties, fried chicken and bread pudding. Her fried chicken was legit, but the bread pudding was out of this world magical.
To this day bread pudding remains one of my favorite things to eat, so what do you think happened when I found out there’s a Lakeview joint serving bread pudding pancakes? Come on, you’re not gonna not get Randy Jackson’s autograph on a samurai sword.
Bread pudding pancakes may have initially got us in the door, but holy sh*t is Southport Grocery the definition of chronic brunch. Everything on the menu tastes phenomenal, from the seemingly simple breakfast sandwich to the gluten free cupcake pancakes, and you might as well throw a grown up pop tart in the mix just to be safe. We always come and zone in on the more breakfast like items, but our wandering eyes have caught some awesome looking sandwiches, including a couple vegetarian friendly items plus a good looking burger.
It’s not a very big place, with maybe 15 tables at most, and the small patio with some additional seating out front won’t do you any good most of the year. It’s also called Southport Grocery and Cafe for a reason. Don’t overlook the various hot sauces, syrups, jams, coffees, spices, and other fun stuff on the shelves before you walk out.
Weekend waits should be expected, but the stretch of businesses along Southport just south of Addison will help you kill some time. Staring at the menu will not help kill time, but you’ll enjoy it anyway.
Food Rundown
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Bread Pudding Pancakes
Red Potato Mash
The Grown-Up Pop Tart
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The Breakfast Sandwich
Hash
The Southern
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Brisket and Gravy
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