Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Trinosophes is the best cafe to work from if you need wifi and want to break away from the apartment. Good coffee, great food, fun music and people watching. They also feature amazing live performances on weekend nights.
28 locals recommend
Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot AveTrinosophes is the best cafe to work from if you need wifi and want to break away from the apartment. Good coffee, great food, fun music and people watching. They also feature amazing live performances on weekend nights.
Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell StThe best pizza in Detroit with a friendly bar & dining area.
Has some of the most unique interior design in the city along with good food and cocktails. Might be hit-or-miss on service, but it's worth the experience.
9 locals recommend
Antietam
1428 Gratiot AveHas some of the most unique interior design in the city along with good food and cocktails. Might be hit-or-miss on service, but it's worth the experience.
Gather
1454 Gratiot AveBasic but good food in a fun and casual atmosphere.
If you're here on a Monday and Trinosophes isn't open, then check out Germack. They have a wide variety of coffee and tea options as well as a nice assortment of baked goods from some of Detroit's favorite bakery and pastry shops.
15 locals recommend
Germack
2517 Russell StIf you're here on a Monday and Trinosophes isn't open, then check out Germack. They have a wide variety of coffee and tea options as well as a nice assortment of baked goods from some of Detroit's favorite bakery and pastry shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just go. It's a classic Detroit experience that defies category. BBQ. Live Music. Karaoke. Hustle and Step lessons. Celebrity Impersonations.
Bert's Warehouse Theatre
2739 Russell StJust go. It's a classic Detroit experience that defies category. BBQ. Live Music. Karaoke. Hustle and Step lessons. Celebrity Impersonations.
There's always good throwback music playing and you can get a nice, classic drink (i.e. NOT craft cocktails) in a laid-back atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Cutters Bar & Grill
2638 Orleans StThere's always good throwback music playing and you can get a nice, classic drink (i.e. NOT craft cocktails) in a laid-back atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Walking along the River Walk on a warm summer evening is one of my most favorite things to do in Detroit. The people watching is inspiring. You will see every type of Detroiter out and about, young and old. Ask a local to point out where "the mound" is and then hike up it for a great view.
142 locals recommend
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkWalking along the River Walk on a warm summer evening is one of my most favorite things to do in Detroit. The people watching is inspiring. You will see every type of Detroiter out and about, young and old. Ask a local to point out where "the mound" is and then hike up it for a great view.
I love this unique homage to boxing legend Joe Louis. It's a uniquely Detroit site, and just east of it you can also check out the Spirit of Detroit statue which is equally inspiring. If you have more time, then check out Hart Plaza (just south along Jefferson) to see the iconic park that Isamu Noguchi designed.
21 locals recommend
Joe Louis Monument
5 Woodward AveI love this unique homage to boxing legend Joe Louis. It's a uniquely Detroit site, and just east of it you can also check out the Spirit of Detroit statue which is equally inspiring. If you have more time, then check out Hart Plaza (just south along Jefferson) to see the iconic park that Isamu Noguchi designed.
Parks & Nature
This biking/walking/running trail can take you north toward Eastern Market and South to the River Walk. Along the way, check out some of the city's best murals.
57 locals recommend
Dequindre Cut
Dequindre Cut GreenwayThis biking/walking/running trail can take you north toward Eastern Market and South to the River Walk. Along the way, check out some of the city's best murals.
Detroit's iconic park. If it's a nice day and you're an active person (walker/runner/biker), then don't miss it.
388 locals recommend
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveDetroit's iconic park. If it's a nice day and you're an active person (walker/runner/biker), then don't miss it.
Arts & Culture
It's one of the nicest museums in the country, and it's not often recognized for that. Don't miss the Diego Rivera mural or the museum's amazing collection of contemporary African-American art.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveIt's one of the nicest museums in the country, and it's not often recognized for that. Don't miss the Diego Rivera mural or the museum's amazing collection of contemporary African-American art.
Shopping
DITNB is a good place to get a sense of local Detroit style. Skip the cheesy souvenirs and take something home from here instead.
9 locals recommend
Détroit is the New Black.
1430 Woodward AvenueDITNB is a good place to get a sense of local Detroit style. Skip the cheesy souvenirs and take something home from here instead.
Essentials
I love this little market. You can get great teas, cheeses, candy, snacks from around the world, local milk, and so much more. This is a great place to pick-up local food items and there is a wine store just 2 store-fronts away on the same little block.
Devries & Co 1887
2468 Market StI love this little market. You can get great teas, cheeses, candy, snacks from around the world, local milk, and so much more. This is a great place to pick-up local food items and there is a wine store just 2 store-fronts away on the same little block.