Motown Cafe was awesome and one of my favorite surprise Detroit breakfast spots…read more The first point I'd make about this spot is it's an incredible bang for your buck. If you took their Catfish and Grits and stuck in a Downtown, Midtown or Eastern Market location, it'd cost at least $27. It comes with 3 huge filets of Catfish, 2 Eggs and Grits. Here, it's only $18 and there is a 0% chance you're not taking some home unless you're Kobyashi. The Chicken and Waffles was fantastic as well, and again, you're getting a huge portion for around $14. You are almost guaranteed to be taking some home. I was super impressed. The Catfish was well made and didn't have a ton of batter caked on to it which is my only deal breaker when it comes to Catfish. I put some hot sauce on it and it was fantastic with the Grits and Eggs. The Chicken on the chicken and waffles and juicy, hot and huge. It had a flavorful batter on it, but it wasn't too much to where you felt like they were chicken tenders off the kids menu. The service was awesome and our waitress was incredibly accommodating (Multiple Coffee refills, brought out a bunch of condiments, nice). The store owner was incredibly nice as well. The inside is a clean diner with comfortable booths. You're not packed in here and your party isn't spilling into other people's tables like other spots. It's a very relaxing spot to eat midday when you have things coming up and just need peace. This area of Van Dyke doesn't have many restaurants, so go and patronize this one that's a bit off the beaten path. You won't leave disappointed or hungry!

I was disappointed , been here before but this time food was just Average. Service good but turkey…read morechop was dry and it tasted STALE, must be a new cook, not coming back

This is a total throwback to Detroit s working class roots. The food is no fuss. The place is a…read morelocals spot where the servers know the patrons. I'll admit I had no idea my hamburger would come on a hotdog bun and was a bit perplexed. Of course the flavor was solid. It's a traditional Detroit style slider just in another shape. Heads up though- it's cash only. I rarely have cash but I'm grateful I did today. The breakfast menu seems legit. We will try next time. Prices are really good.

I may have just "found" my new favorite place - Marcus Hamburgers on 6 Mile in Detroit (not too far…read morefrom the Two Way and Buddy's. It's been here nearly 100 years. Their "claim to fame" is their rectangular hamburgers, served in a hot dog bun. Food is pretty standard, but very obviously made with love. Can't wait to introduce it to everybody!

Adorable brewery with good food and excellent beer. I ordered a flight and liked everything on…read moreit. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the fruited sours- which I generally don't like. The pizza was excellent! Tasty and filling. Overall a great place to connect with friends and try unusual but delicious beers.

I stopped by The Ferndale Project on a Thursday afternoon around 2. There were plenty of open seats…read moreand the overall atmosphere felt relaxed and chill. This is an order at the counter spot, so you grab a menu, place your order up front, and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. I ordered a drink and the chicken Caesar wrap, which came out to $21. The chicken was grilled really nicely and had a lot of flavor. The wrap also comes with a jalapeño Caesar dressing, which initially threw me off since I am not a spicy person, but it ended up being delicious and not spicy at all. I stayed until about 5:30 and more families started coming in and there were quite a few kids around. There is a small playpen area for kids that is not padded, and watching a two year old climb around with no adult looked like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Overall, I had a good experience. The food was solid, the vibe was nice, and I would definitely come back again.

The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I ordered the western omelette, which was…read moredecent, and the fried potatoes were good. The toast was enjoyable, and I liked that they had mixed jelly, which is my favorite. The only thing I didn't care for were the grits, which were not good at all. Overall, it was an okay visit. I might stop by again for the potatoes and toast, but I'd skip the grits next time.

The ladies were very friendly. The food was very good in the Paul Bunyan. Breakfast was very Paul…read moreBunyan. I am from out of town and this is by far my favorite restaurant. I will continue to come every time I visit.

Popped in during happy hour while checking out our daughter's new neighborhood. Loved the creative…read moreAsian fusion menu items. Sampled several menu items and they were all delicious.An owner was waiting on us, and he and the rest of the staff were attentive and fun. The Charlevoix has a great neighborhood bar vibe- there were several families as well as many people looking like they were meet after work. We look forward to returning!

The Charlevoix is a cute neighborhood bar. I was visiting friends that lived in the neighborhood…read moreand we decided to drive over for a quick drink. Service was quick. The menu is small but has some tasty items to try. My friends order the wings and I ordered the lentil soup both of which we enjoyed very much. We also ordered old fashions but were a bit disappointed they didn't have a smoker. Nevertheless, they were okay. They did have a seasonal old fashion that we ordered after the traditional ones and we did enjoy that one much more. Overall, the place is very clean, the staff was kind and welcoming and the vibe was just what we needed for work night relax wind down spot.

Don't pass this up.. their food is affordable filling and most of all it tastes good. You won't…read morewalk in and find precooked food here. Me and my wife haven't made it past the Nashville fries our last 3 visits cuz it hits hard and that flavor even when you fill you going back for one more bite.

From the owner: Krave Eatery, located at 3910 E 8 Mile Road in Detroit, MI, offers a diverse menu featuring smashed…read moreburgers, subs, wraps, and rice bowls.

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.

BasBlue Cafe is a hidden gem in Detroit! It is open from the moment BasBlue opens (early in the…read moremorning) all the way until it closes and serves both breakfast and lunch fare! There is currently an awesome Chi Fan Le residency in the cafe right now, with incredibly delicious Chinese American dishes that rotate as well between breakfast and lunch and everything is FANTASTIC! They also have their own menu of coffee, tea, and other drinks for you to order from, along with their own food menu outside of Chi Fan Le, but I highly recommend ordering off the Chi Fan Le menu while you still can! If you order food and drink, they'll bring the food to whatever table you're sitting at in the cafe's adjoining seating area when it's ready and they bus the items for you as well. The service is incredible, the vibes are high, and it's a glorious place to grab a bite or stay for awhile snacking and coworking as well! I love BasBlue Cafe!

Good, not great. I'd eat here again if someone else wanted to go, but I wouldn't seek it out. I…read morewould choose five guys over little ghost. The Burger: The patty is the highlight. It has perfect density, is well-seasoned, and is easily 15% better than a Five Guys patty. The Toppings: The lack of customization is frustrating. No extra options or toppings are allowed. It comes with American cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce (not a fan), and way too much sauce. The sauce itself is okay, but the burger was drowning in it. The Fries: Good firmness, they definitely hold their shape better than Five Guys but Five Guys' Cajun fries still win on flavor. The Value: I paid about $20 for a burger, fries, and a tip. It feels expensive, but with Five Guys at $18 and a McDonald's Big Arch meal at $14 these days, the price is fairly standard for the current market.

Just realized I didn't take any photos of my food lol…read more 3.5/5 Came here for lunch today after wanting to try this place out. It's a very small burger joint with minimum seating. Ordered a single, a double, two drinks and fries. Totally was 34$. Very expensive I feel. Food was good though. I did enjoy the burger. The single was enough. They don't have any toppings for the burger besides cheese, lettuce and their ghost sauce (basically mayo, pickles and maybe tomatoes). They do have packets of ketchup and mustard if you ask. Fries were fresh and you can tell. This was my favorite thing. They were actually very good. I didn't care for the fancy sauce too much though. But the size of the fries are shareable I feel. Overall I would come here again and try other food. But, with the lack of toppings for the price, it would steer me away.

I am a repeat customer... I always get the mango smoothie and a chicken shawarma and it hits the…read morespot every time!

Ordered the combo dinner, a burger and spicy fries. The combo came with fries, hummus and 2…read morefattoush salads. The meats were a little dry but overall ok. The flavors were good and a lot of food.

We went here for dinner and had an amazing time!! The ambiance is nice and the staff is very sweet…read more They offer a tasting menu if that's up your alley but we went with recommendations off the menu from our waiter and it did not disappoint! Hands down the absolutely best thing was the mushroom dumplings!! They are literally one of the best things I have ever eaten! When I tell you I would eat here everyday just for those I wholeheartedly mean that! We had an amazing time and everything we had was great! I cannot wait to come back and bring friends!

Marrow remains one of my favorite restaurants in Detroit. They never disappoint. It is a place to…read morego and eat, not a place to be seen. This is to say that one goes to Marrow for the food, the experience, and the memories with people you care about.