Such a gem, tucked away in a Detroit neighborhood, right off Rosa Parks Blvd…read more The setting is enchanting: a restored church with attached rectory, lots of relaxing outdoor and patio seating and a stage for live music. Exploring the details of the building and the monthly artist they feature is worth the trip. People watching is another attraction. The Congregation pulls together a diverse group of people, reflecting the neighborhood it calls home. We are mocha snobs and thoroughly enjoyed our mocha prepared in a large mug. It was beautiful, rich and piping hot. This trip, we added a freshly sliced piece of banana chocolate chip bread. Look forward to trying some of their other menu offerings in the future. The staff worked efficiently and were friendly in an "urban setting" kind of way. Seating inside is ample yet also stayed full as this place appears to be quite popular. Prices were reasonable. We will return just to hang out and try more of their offering or the attached pizza place called The Rectory. On Wednesdays, they offer a local farmers market. Kudos to the visionaries who restored this building and created an interesting and warm community gathering place.

There's so much to do here. Sure you can roll through and get coffee. This former church nestled on…read moreDetroit's North End is known for everything from its legendary House Nights on the lawn that brings all house music lovers out to dance and vibe. They also host local vendors who offer everything from jewelry to body butters. The vibe is always unparalleled and everyone is welcome here. Come on out and be a part of the community.

When I first stumbled across this place, I was surprised by the high ratings. It basically looked…read morelike a pizza joint in a non-descript building wedged between a parking lot and 11 Mile Road - how good could it be? It could be 5 good! We sat outside by the parking lot, but they have a nice little area with big, comfortable tables. There's a QR code you can scan to see the whole menu, which was very handy, because the menu is huge! It took us a long time to scroll through the entire drink menu because there were so many choices! For dinner, we decided to get 12 inch pizza so we could try a bunch of different kinds. We thought that the barbecue chicken pizza was one of the best we've ever had! The pesto pizza was also outstanding!

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

Finally made it here. Not many places to sit and do have some outdoor settings if it's warm. Tried…read moreseveral things on the menu- this place is amazing even if the tab adds up quickly. Had two sandwiches- spicy mortadella and a sandwich with ham and blue cheese spread. Sorry, don't remember the name. It was quite decadent. We only ate half of our sandwiches. We had also the big bean salad and the feta garlic dip. Amazing! Leftovers for snaking later... We will definitely be back!

Well a year later and Talk Trees is my go to sandwich spot now lol I'll drive pass 5+ other spots…read morethat are closer and also highly ranked. Food is fresh! I've never had a problem here. They are ALWAYS doing community service projects too. Ambiance is busy but family!

I didn't know I liked fried fish until I ate here: moist and fresh inside, crispy and perfectly…read moreseasoned outside - this is like the platonic ideal of fried fish. When I arrived, someone was teaching a kid to play chess. I don't know if the chess board is a regular thing but the books, art, and wifi are all part of the appeal. And the community vibe makes me think that it would be nice place to practice, assuming there's a chess board handy. If you're very brave, I also recommend the ginger beer. It's flavored with capsicum, in addition to ginger.

used to love this place but idk what changed in 2026. THE PHONE NUMBER IS DISCONNECTED, THEY DONT…read moreRESPOND TO SOCIAL MEDIA INQUIRIES/MESSAGES AND THE BUILDING STAYS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. they literally have locked doors at ALL times of the day. They are closed weekdays AND weekends. This place is marketed as a bookstore during the day and a club at night but they are never open during the day to even access the bookstore or BOOKS at all and only open when there are random reggae nights. very disappointing ..... and again. there is NOBODY to contact regarding this business. no employee. no budding manager. no owner contact into. just nothing

Literally one of the best locally owned cafes!!!…read more The vibe is chill, the space smells refreshing and the selection is delicious, everything! I have been hyping this spot up to my friends and colleagues for weeks. The staff are so kind, polite and patient they make you feel welcomed and comfortable. If you're in Detroit near the Northend or the Boston Edison district this is a must visit spot.

I stopped in Café Noir with friends while we were walking in the area. One of my friends was…read moreinterested in having work displayed in their gallery, so we stopped in so she could ask questions about that. The person who helped her was very friendly and shared a QR code that she could use to contact the owner. We didn't order anything, but they had a variety of pastries and sandwiches on display. They were all wrapped in plastic. There's parking outside the building.

I've been to Kitab Coffee before, but this was my first time trying the Honey Burnt Latte. I've…read morealways seen it on the menu but never got around to trying it, and I'm glad I finally did! It was so good and had such a unique flavor compared to other coffee drinks I've tried. I tried a vegan Fudge Brownie cookie from here as well from the brand HAYAH, which I've seen come up on my social media. I love that they use clean ingredients, so I can enjoy a sweet treat without feeling guilty, and it tastes great too! I love supporting a family-owned business like this. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in Midtown Detroit! I'll definitely be back for the cookie and hope to try another flavor next time.

3.5 Stars really…read more.. It was packed both outside and inside on a Sunday afternoon!! We found parking on the street. It was a hot day and I didn't feel any AC inside. It was so hot!! Especially with all those people inside. To make matters worse, they only have ONE bathroom and for all genders to share! The only cool thing is they have a dedicated prayer room. I have never seen that before. The coffee was good but I felt they didn't fill the cup up all the way (my husband got the drinks while I went to the restroom or I would have said something). They had a brownie on display and when I got it to go, it was placed in a Zingerman bag do I guess they get their pastries from there!

This place is amazing. I work next door @(royal kabob) and my lunch is always from there lol my…read morefavorite is #22 And white chocolate/peppermint latte Oh yeah how can I forget the coffe. I get my coffe almost every day before school and my godd what an amazing coffe thanks a lot.

Great customer service! They were very busy especially during Ramadan. Cafe ambiance! I bought the…read morebanana muffin very moist!

Recently wanted to try something different based on the drink flavors that were on the menu. I was…read moredefinitely intrigued at the authentic flavor that it was giving for the Pineapple Slushie and Grapefruit Slushie. It wasn't too sweet but, it did give off amazing flavor. Will definitely be ordering again. I did also try their Mochi Waffle and Egg Puff. The egg puff that I got was Matcha and through every bite you were able to taste the matcha almost a caffinated buzz in each bite. The mochi waffle flavor was Oreo and though I would prefer more oreo that was the best flavor I was too try. I would definitely recommend for a family outing or even if you have kids to bring them here to get a slushie for the hot summer heat that will be rolling in with us soon.

I must say this place surprised me. Stopped to get a boba and some crab Rangoon. You get these big…read morepieces of crab Rangoon. So good, you can taste how freshly made they are. Probably my new favorite spot to go and get them now. The guy at the counter was nice and the ambiance is small but quaint. Right up the street from the best bakery spot. This places parking can be at times hard to find a spot but still a must stop and try.

The food is really fresh and good here. We sat outside to enjoy the sun and listen to the music…read morecoming from the speakers. Service was really good, the staff is so nice and welcoming. Perfect spot for a quick lunch.

The food keeps getting better at BasBlue Cafe located in a beautiful historic Detroit home several…read moreblocks from the Detroit Institute of Arts. I've been here twice this year. First to try the delicious Chinese food from the resident chef who owns Chi Fan Le. There was so much to choose from and every dish was excellently prepared and authentic. On my second visit, I tried the regular menu and loved the delicious soup and salad. Please keep the Roasted Beet + Citrus Salad and the Curried Leek And Corn Chowder as permanent menu items or at least on regular rotation. I will return to have both items again. Free street parking as well as a free small parking lot kitty corner from the restaurant.

I was at Eastern Market and the owner of this bakery, struck up a conversation about the basil…read moreplant I was carrying. Anyway, she was very sweet and it gave me a chance to look at her small case of pastries. I really need need a croissant, as I had one from Cannelle in my bag already, but these looked so beautiful. I could see that the lamination was on point, they looked so flakes. I was going to get a classic chocolate croissant, when the green and cheese croissant caught my eye. She explained what the green part was, it sounded delicious and unique. Sold! I warmed it in the oven the next day and it was delicious! Flakes, the flavors were unique and yummy. I'll be back! Thanks *** I'm the first to review, I don't think there is a brick and mortar shop, it appears that she does pop ups at Congregation and sells at Eastern Market. I see she won the Hatch Detroit Contest to start her small business.