probably closer to a 4.5. If I were going to get diabetes, I would want it to be because of this…read moreplace. I am such a sucker for dessert spots, and this place seems to do everything right. From their cakes and cookies, to their parfaits and macaroons, everything just hits. On a most recent visit, I tried their biscoff parfait and it was a show stopper. It was hard for me to enjoy my Matilda chocolate cake (though I managed) knowing that I had more biscoff parfait to eat. They do coffee and other assorted beverages as well, but those are just support for the real stars of the show here, their desserts. I cannot say one bad thing I have had here (though a friend of mine says their cinnamon rolls were underwhelming). OVERALL - a great ending to an evening, or a destination unto itself. Get some, now! CELEBRITY RATING - Jordan Peele

Stopped into For the Love of Sugar after dinner and tried the seasonal s'mores cake and an iced…read morematcha latte. Service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient, which I appreciated. The cake looked great and had the graham (I might have imagined it), marshmallow, and chocolate flavor elements in each bite, but it ran a bit dry and sweeter than I prefer. I'm in the "less sugar is more" minority, so most people might be fine with it. I guess I should have expected it given the name. The iced matcha latte used decent matcha and tasted light and pleasant, no grit. Inside, it is all pastels and cake themed accents, with the general vibe of "yeah, there are macarons here." The real plus is being near Little Caesars Arena in the newer development area, which makes it convenient for grabbing a treat and a drink while downtown.

Give Thanks Bakery bakes up pure gold! The croissants taste like they came straight from a Parisian…read morecafé flaky, buttery perfection. Their chicken salad is another standout: fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a midday bite. Honestly, everything from the baked goods to the sandwiches is consistently delicious. I stop by at least twice a week, not just for the food, but to see Donya the heart and soul of the place. As the manager, she's become a friend to many of us who live in the building. Her energy is incredible, and she treats everyone who walks in like family. You'll leave with a full stomach and a smile, guaranteed. Oh and fun fact: Donya can sing the horns off a Billy goat. Seriously. If you stop by, ask her to sing you a song. You won't regret it!

Awesome sourdough!! Worth the drive…read more Made with the basics and not all the chemicals and additives harmful to us.

Saturday afternoon stopped by as we were just walking around Greek town…read more Staff was not really attentive, never really asked if they could help us. I had to prompt them when wanted something. Ordered a brownie fudge cooke and a chocolate muffin to go. The cookie was the driest hardest cookie I have ever tasted. I threw it away as it was not edible. Had the muffin the next morning g for breakfast. The muffin seemed moist but the chocolate that the top was dipped in was not good and also was not eaten besides the initial bite. I love baked goods and I think this is the first time in my life that I have thrown out a chocolate baked good.

This place had a ton of pastries along with some ice cream too. The pastries ranged from cookies…read moreto brownies to cakes to a bunch more. The pricing was very reasonable for what was being offered, and the staff was friendly too. I had their baklava. This was unbelievable. I have not had as much baklava as other desserts, but this was just unreal. There was a ton of cinnamon present, and it went perfectly with the honey aspect (believe it was honey anyway). The flaky pastry crust made it that more enjoyable. I was thinking of going back to get it again! Will I go back? Obvious.

Came for the coffee, stayed for the leather goods and stunning space. First time in Detroit and…read moreheard about this lovely cafe. Walked in and immediately loved that they carried mountain valley water. Ordered a coffee at the cafe. Wandered the space enjoying all the handmade leather goods. The barista was kind enough and delivered the coffee to me. Cafe and shopping, can't complain. Worth the trip and souvenir from Shinola.

The Shinola cafe is inside of the flagship Shinola store. It is located across the street from some…read morecute shops as well. Come and get your coffee fix here. I got a mocha and the temperature and texture was perfection. Perfectly warm and not too hot. The barista was very nice and friendly.

Seems to have went downhill since moving from Willis St. Staff is not aware of specials. Today's…read morevegan carrot muffins tasted day old and disappointing for it being $5. I ordered cookies, a scone and tea this morning. Please note that Thursday morning special is only until 11am or right before. I went a few weeks back at 11:30am and staff said "I guess it stopped and switched over." Today was the special pricing for most of it. I also ordered a veggie quiche that came with dressed greens. I would not recommend as it was excessively salty. The spinach seemed to not be chopped and layered near the top. I wish I had stopped at the sweets. Best part whether special or not was the cookies. I don't know if they are baked daily or not, but they were kept in a plastic containers. The space is small, but dining at the Jolly Pumpkin tables is allowed. The management doesn't clearly care because staff is not fully trained. I tried emailing feedback on the Thursday special and no reply after 2 weeks or so.

Hmmmm... such a great experience last year and then the last three were all…read more Maybe I'm ordering the wrong stuff lately We had the avocado toast, biscuits & gravy and the quiche yesterday - breakfast is fairly remarkable at the Woodward location but a little sad here (see pics) also the 2 boozy coffee drinks we left unfinished Bought the "day old" chocolate cookie pack (even asked if it was one day old or longer) and we had tot grow them out (DEF older than one day ) Saving grace was bonbonbon for dessert (next door candy shop) Service was a miss (as it was the last few times as well Makes me sad- these peeps were Cass Corridor long before it was cool

I enjoy getting the almond chocolate croissant. It is hard to find croissants with almond paste…read morearound here. It would be nice if there was another way to buy them other than Saturday mornings at the farmer's market.

Perfect croissants and pains au chocolat! On our one try,…read morethe almond croissants did not impress. Will definitely be back to try out the other wares.

We love this Bakery and Pastry store! I was visiting from Arizona and I had to get coffee here…read moretwice! Once in May and just yesterday. Their Cafe Au lait and pistachio latte and Chocolate Macarons was to die for! I'm French Philippine mixed so I'm obsessed with this kind of sweet treats! Overall Amazing staff, very friendly and awesome! The lady cashier was super kind to me and even assist me with finding the restroom! I highly recommend this Coffee spot to anyone that's visiting Downtown Detroit

This was a small bakery and café that served French pastries along with other small bites. They…read morehad lots to choose from. The service was friendly and patient as we took some time to order at the counter. The fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomato & basil croissant ($7.28) was ordered. All of the toppings were baked into the croissant. This was very good. It was a tad smaller than I would have thought, but it did not matter too much. There was a ton of melted mozzarella present. The basil was a nice touch. It came out very warm, which just added to the overall feel of the croissant. The croissant itself was flaky and delicious too. Will I go back? I would.