When visiting my beloved college friends in Detroit last fall, they treated me to this enormously…read morefantastic slide of chocolate cake from their favorite bakery. I am a fiend for chocolate, and this cake fulfilled all of the dreams and expectations I have for chocolate cake. Rich, moist, bursting with chocolate flavor...I can't wait to come back and have it again. Bonus points if you have it with a glass of milk!

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

My go to Lebanese bakery. Great sale ton of Lebanese pies - cheese, meat, Zaatar in both small and…read morelarge sizes. Always fresh pita bread (brought in from Dearborn daily) More recently they now have a selection of croissants and desserts. Freshly baked and made daily. Long hours. The pricing is extremely reasonable and all the food is fresh. Highly recommend!!

Classic Lebanese bakery that has all the standard baked goods and treats, along with some trendy…read moreitems. The meat pies are perfectly spiced and deliciously savory. I am also a fan of their selection of loukoum (Turkish delight), individually wrapped and perfect for sharing. Ordering and checkout can be a little disorganized while it's busy but it's worth the wait!

Amazing! This place is a must try if you're in the area and…read morelike baked goods. The place has it all.

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

Thought I'd update my review here- I'm still coming after all these years & now it's the holiday…read moreseason so time for giant pieces of fluffy, boozy fruitcake! (No, it's nothing like the heavy, sticky stuff that is mass manufactured in plastic) And filled my freezer with some butternut squash ravioli and mushroom agnolotti Pizza slices for lunch are still the

This place is nothing like it used to be! Bare minimum and barely have anything but packaged foods…read more Few pizzas but doesn't look good. They used to be packed and have long buffets of hot foods all day long. Such a disappointment! Cookies and desserts don't even look appealing. Wow! Do better Italia Bakery. Store is empty!

The pastries here are amazing! We go every time we are in Detroit. This past weekend we went and…read moregot 10 different desserts to eat and bring home. Honestly I can't pick my favorite. Between the caramel apple cheesecake, double chocolate torte, chocolate Cannoli, Blueberry Bread Pudding with Rum, Strawberry Cronut, Chocolate Pistachio Baklava, Caramel Apple Bar, Caramel Cake, Butter almond cookie, and the lemon bar. We are in heaven with these pastries and will always go every time we are in town. The shop also has old fashioned "take a number" waiting which is a great way to manage a busy store. Everyone was lively and happy to wait for their yummy desserts. Overall 10* if that was a possible rating. You will not be disappointed with whatever you get there. Its moist, flavorful, and leaves you wanting more. Definitely try them out!

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.

I sent it summer job close by so I did coworking at this café. The staff was amazing and friendly…read more They're vegan peanut butter bar was spectacular and their drinks are great. They're also good DJs because their music is amazing as well. I encourage anyone within the area to coworker and visit this place whenever possible.

Cutie little coffee shop in the greenway neighborhood! Free parking in the parking lot off Larned…read moreSt. Fair amount of seating throughout the shop and some candles and coffee related items for sale! Great place to have a one on one meeting or bring your laptop to get some work done. The baristas were both super nice and made our coffees quickly. Seems like a great place to stop to fuel up on some coffee after a bike ride along the bike trail. My coffee was great and I'll be back :)

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.

I stumbled across this place because I took a wrong turn on my way to Whole Foods. But, are you…read morekidding me??? I walk in and everyone greets me. Maggie immediately chats me up and gives me a tour of the pies, cookies, and savory treats! What an awesome little jewel in such a low-key location!

UPDATE: Picked up lunch today after preorder made w Sister Pie! Nice to see Lisa as always!! Tuna…read moresalad on beautifully delicious focaccia bread to start. Tuna salad was perfectly balanced with bed of lettuce! Strawberry mint fizzy drink and nice big piece of dessert, Blondie, I think :) All homemade and all delicious! Both sandwich and dessert wrapped individually inside a wax lunch bag. Always delicious, always going to support Sister Pie!!

This is a wonderful little space in the Little Village area of Detroit. Another up-and-coming space…read moreto visit. They call themselves a patisserie and they have great baked goods. It's a small coffee menu which I appreciate. The space inside is really cute with nice tables and chairs, and a fresh clean aesthetic. I got an Americano and added my own half and half. I got a pastry with a caramelized onion roasted red pepper and roasted tomato paste and a flaky puff pastry type crust. It was delicious and prices were reasonable for such a fancy item. I also used the restroom which was unisex. It was super clean inside which I appreciate at a food facility. Service was prompt and the cashier / barista was polite and nice. I look forward to additional visits to Warda.

From the pics the quiche is one of the more popular items from here…read more Our family grabbed a spinach quiche for Easter brunch last weekend. My mother and step-dad's family all enjoyed the quiche. It was a good item to go with ham, salad, fruit salad and other side items.

The Commons is a wonderful neighborhood resource. Great little coffeeshop with some sandwiches…read more Laundry facilities that are clean and work well. They just opened their Tech Center upstairs that has computers and Internet. I think there's also after school programs for children, there's help for seniors and low income people to get help navigating the various programs or grants that may be available to them. Even if, you don't need laundry, internet/computer access or help with navigating the various programs to help with property taxes, etc. just come in and grab a coffee and a snack.

It's Friday morning in Detroit, and your weekend might not be off to the best start. You might…read morestill be feeling a bit perturbed about the announcement that a major-coffee chain barred its employees from wearing anything in support of BLM. Doesn't help that you haven't gotten your caffeine fix yet either but have no fear, this delightful coffee shop, laundromat, and community space combo has got you covered! All drinks are $4 or less so you can get a delicious espresso, latte, mocha, chai, tea, cold brew, or iced tea without having to break the bank. Make good use of your corona stimulus check to support this hidden gem, which is also black-owned (a HUGE plus in my book!) Oh, what's that you say? Fighting fascism got you feeling famished? The Commons offers a plethora of food items as well to satisfy you and provide the needed calories for all good community activism. Offerings include soups, chilis, pastries, and baked goods. The Commons also offers products from local vendors like Populace Coffee, GreenHouse Soups&Chili, Kaleidoscope Chocolate, Pink Elephant Products, INTU Specialty Teas, Rishi Organic Tea, On The Rise Bakery, Avalon, Sweet Potato Sensations, Nikki's Ginger Tea, Faygo, Calder Dairy, and more. What's not to love?