The Most Scrumptious Cafes in Detroit

First Watch

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $$

"Last Tuesday my boyfriend and I decided to have a breakfast date since we were in the area! It has been years since I was last at First Watch and he has never been before.The menu is simple but has a lot to offer. My boyfriend can be picky so he opted for the trifecta- bacon, eggs and a Belgium waffle. Yum! Can't go wrong with any of those! He said the waffle was very fluffy and the best he has ever had. The hot syrup is a nice touch!I had the breakfast tacos, which I am still thinking about two days later! Can't wait to go back soon!The service was super fast despite being a full house."

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

★★★★★ 4.6 (40) • $

"Great peppermint mocha and fresh muffins, Very friendly and pleasant to do business with. Quaint little coffee shop, that's warm and cozy. Definitely will recommend to friends and family."

Egg Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (37)

"I'm an "Egg Slut" slut and have always loved a good eggy brekky sando. There are a few good joints in Metro Detroit for this, but not nearly enough, and not nearly as tasty.Egg Bar may be the rebuttal. Though they clearly spent a good amount of their budget on the imaging and advertising portion of the business, all a bit extra for me, the food stands just fine on its own.So first, the Bacon Dlux. I loved the fluffy steamed egg and toasted Japanese milk bread. The turkey bacon could've been crispier, but that's a typical turkey bacon problem. The burnt onion jam, was a bit too thick and decadent for the sandwich, throwing off its balance. I adore fresh chives, of which it had a generous heaping of. Overall, a pretty damn tasty brekky wich!The truffle rosemary hash sticks were nicely done, flavorful, and extremely crunchy. Should've tried another sauce tho, as it came with the burnt onion jam.As far as the experience, top-notch. Customer service was friendly and welcoming, staff even reminded me that when you download their app you can save $5 off the first order. Of course I'm hitting that! Overall, I enjoyed my first time experience here! Definitely decadent and over the top so it'll be a while before I come back."

Trinosophes

★★★★☆ 4.4 (91) • $

"My wife and I were at at the eastern market around 11 AM. All the usual eating spots in the market had lines outside. She has to go to restroom. We hopped in the car left the market. I saw the sign and open door on this place. Made a right off of Gratiot on to a brick alley. Follow it around back. I found a parking lot and an open back door. Wife answered the call. I ordered food and coffee. She had a pour over decaf and I had a regular coffee. She has the breakfast sandwich and I had the breakfast taco. Everything was 5 star. Nice place to hang out or meet up with a group."

Saint 1881 Coffee & Cocktail Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (87)

"Located within an 1881 church, Saint 1881 brings well made cocktails and small plates to the heart of downtown Rochester in a unique, modern setting. We visited on a Thursday post-dinner, and it wasn't super busy. The service was pleasant, helpful, and very attentive, while not imposing. Cocktails were fab: of course we tried the spicy margarita, which is made with pineapple but can ask for it without. We also made an off-menu request, essentially a spicy grapefruit margarita, which was cheerfully made without hesitation. The charcuterie board was likely one of the best charcuterie boards I've had: the meats and accompanying accoutrements, from dates and candied pecans, to pickles, pickled capers, and marmalade we're outstanding. I would have liked a bit more variety on the cheese, but overall it was a nice addition to our cocktails. Other reviews have shared that the prices are high - however, for the cocktails I found them comparable to other types of upscale cocktail bars and restaurants in Rochester at ~$16 per cocktail. The small plates can definitely add up, though. We really enjoyed our visit to Saint 1881. Will have to come back and try some of their espresso cocktails too."

James Oliver Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"Located in the beautiful Guardian building downtown. This little coffee stand might seem like your typical museum coffee shop brewing Starbucks Pike Place beans, but their baristas are good at what they do and use good old Great Lakes coffee. Latte art and all. A nice peaceful venue to break for a cup of coffee."

Avalon Cafe And Kitchen - Ann Arbor

★★★★☆ 3.9 (350) • $$

"Come here semi regular, always a great atmosphere and food.Made this place a regular place to get something to eat."

Dairy Fairies Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"I've recently started coming to Dairy Fairies. ‍ The ambience and atmosphere is really nice and relaxing with instrumental music of all genres that just puts you in such a good mood. My favorite coffees and treats here would have to be a caramel macchiato with sweet cold foam, I get my caramel sugar free for diet restrictions, but the staff will work with you to customize as best as they can to your liking. I also like the egg and cheese on a croissant or a bagel. Really hits the spot! The staff are really friendly and personable people. They have fun treats such as crepes, milk cakes, boba tea which is a fun item to have on the menu, I haven't seen a lot of cafes offer that around here, so that's a nice twist! I've tried the lotus milk cake and it is really good. They also have the Dubai bar and sell the entire bar or the pieces in individual squares for $1 each. This place is nice for friends, families, students and is a great co working space!"

Wee Bean Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"AMBIANCE. Small, quaint, cozy. This coffee shop used to be called Shaded Bloom that had a short-lived appearance in LO. Seemed that not much has changed except slighty the seating in the center, it's name, and later hours (THANK YOU!!). Cute name, btw!SERVICE. MUCH MORE FRIENDLIER than previous. Accommodating. PRODUCTS. All wonderful.... creative. More housemade baked good choices. The shortbread was too soft for my preference. Does everyone like SOFT AND CHEWY cookies and shortbread, these days, like seniors that have dentures or infants that need soft foods?! But I digress... Also, just wished they had DARK ROAST coffee offered. But that is JUST ME being an unapologetic coffee snob.OF NOTE. Metered and street parking. Loo is the common lobby; clean, stocked.Overall, will come again."

Vasi's Cafe & Bake Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (25)

"They have THE nicest customer service here. I needed a cake kind of last minute and they were so helpful and kind and provided a BEAUTIFUL and delicious cake for me. They also have a wonderful gluten free selection. We have some with gluten intolerances in the family, and they have a good amount of gluten free (GF) treats you normally don't see like GF cheesecake cups, GF cookies, GF "cosmic brownies". Their GF cakes are like no other. Usually they can be dry, but I could not tell the difference between that and a regular cake. Amazing! Will always support this wonderful, friendly, and delicious bakery."

Quickly Boba Cafe - Ferndale

★★★★☆ 4.2 (28)

"I usually just order online and pick up, so I can only speak to that experience. They use real longyan fruit!!!! It's so tasty. My order is always correct and ready when expected. I love it!"

Bismillah Kabob N Curry Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (84) • $

"Honestly, this place is amazing. The food is great. I love coming here got great Bengali/Indian food. I would definitely recommend. Also, try their biryani it's delicious and the service is also impeccable! I"

Mangos Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3 (112) • $$

"Been to a few places like these. It's not quite a restaurant or a hookah joint. This spot is what you would call a "Vibe."Let's get to it shall we.Hookah: Grape Mint combo,, just water and standard head. Great way to pass the time specially when waiting for a friend to arrive. Let's do the food now.Hummus: I like this hummus. It's nice and smooth and delish. Eat it with the complimentary pita with a bit of toum and enjoy life. Great presentation btw.Falafel Plate: I adore a good falafel. These ones are definitely pretty good. Although the uniformity of the pieces has me questioning if it came from a box or now. Anyways, I enjoyed it and that's what matters.Like I said. The spot is a total vibe. It's a joint where you come in, sit down, soak in the ambiance and relax. This place is somewhere you can relax and take your time,, eat food, chat and enjoy the company of whoever you're chilling with. I'd definitely would do this spot again if given the chance.Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!"

Sajouna Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (88) • $

"Got a take out lunch. The online ordering was really nice. You could either create an account or just use Apple ID. I really like the fact that the menu had pictures. The shop was well maintained and clean, they had hand sanitizers and paper for opening the doors. . They had verity of hot Mediterranean food, sweets, olives, olive oil, breads etc. Looks like they did have seating area but closed because of the COVID thing. The food was fresh, the mini pies are cute, especially for the kids. As a vegetarian I thought they had a good amount of choice. The veggie Lebanese pizza was awesome.. I think this would be perfect for me for a work day lunch take out or dinner with family.. they also do offer catering sizes for parties and stuff. Love it love it.."

The Songbird Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (428) • $$

"Amazing sandwiches! Love the turkey pistachio with apple and fig and goat cheese. No call in orders on weekends I guess, but still delicious and worth the trip in. Fast service for to go."

Soul Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (62) • $$

"First time trying this place and went with my parents for my Birthday lunch. We all loved the Shakshuka and the salad was good as well. Service was excellent, we will definitely be back, as we can't wait to try more items. Highly recommended."

Nova Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"I've been here a couple times now, and I really recommend this cafe! Their drinks are truly unique and rich in flavor. Staff is very kind, and i look forward to trying more menu items."

Drake's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (21) • $

"I'm always a little weary when I eat at a spot that's located in a strip mall, even a little more weary when sitting across from is someone who wants to stab you in the face with a butter knife. I guess maybe I would write that off as someone being passionate right? No... you're right, probably not. It probably has to do more with me being a jerk face. Anyway, in high stress high adrenaline situations like these, what's better than some comfort breakfast food? This place serves some of the best. Believe me when I say, there is nothing fancy of this place. What little effort they put into decor and aesthetics they put 55.7x more effort into the quality of the grub they serve. Ms. Murder Eyes ordered a veggie omelette and I had the 2 eggs any style (trying to be extra healthy). Since my meal was pretty simple, I will be reviewing the few bites of the omelette that she had. The best ones I've ever had were the ones that were light, extra fluff and loaded with whatever bits and pieces you want in there. They met every criteria. The eggs sliced easily with a fork, loaded to the brim with veggies. The one thing I have never understood about diner breakfasts is the redundant carbs. Why toast and potatoes? I mean I get both being included but starches? COME ON!!! Throw in a fruit, a veggie, anything.But yet again, I digress. I am very rarely impressed with hashbrowns. Usually they are soggy and undercooked. Drake's did a great job. Crunchy, firm and perfectly cooked. Very tasty. I would have had a few more bites but Ms Murder Eyes was gripping that butter knife pretty tight, her fingers were turning blue.Will definitely be having breakfast here again when I'm in the neighborhood. Hopefully I will be in less physical danger next time around.Post Script - I survived."

Leeza's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (182) • $

"We moved to this side of town about two years ago and have been checking out new places to shop and eat. We spotted Leeza's a while ago and today we finally tried it out. We already had a very light breakfast before a doctor appointment and after we made a spontaneous decision to go for a second breakfast and picked Leeza's.As this was our second breakfast for today, we weren't too hungry. So my wife ordered Raisin Toast and Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice and I decided on a BLT on Rye and we both had coffee. I prefer my coffee black unless it needed some help to make it tolerable; this was good by Itself and didn't need any help. My wife said the raisin toast was generous with the raisins and she really liked the Fresh-Squeezed Juice. My BLT had a good amount of B and nice balance of L and T. Service was excellent and we never ran out of drinks. Based on the high rating and many good reviews, our high expectations were fulfilled. The only thing negative was that the restroom was a bit small."

Orange Tree Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3 (42) • $

"Came on a Friday for lunch with my dad. Haven't been here in years, so figured to give it a try. Inside has lots of booths and tables but feels old with some booth paddings ripped. Our waitress was dry and just cut to the chase, not overly friendly, seemed annoyed. She did re-fill our coffees a lot, which was appreciated. Never checked on us and how our food is. Menu is huge which I find a bit concerning with how fresh their ingredients are. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandwiches do not come with a side; you have to add on to it. I saw homemade crepes and figured they would be a solid choice. The fruit filling for the crepes is either blueberry or strawberry. Little did I know it was from a can and not fresh. Our food came out quick and the portions were huge. Could not believe the number of crepes and all the breading. They were not flat but very thick and seemed like a pancake rolled up. I tried really hard to find the fruit filling and had to search for a while. The worst was that my crepe tasted like whatever else was on the griddle - lingering savory food is what it tasted like. I also ordered a side of bacon well done. Bacon was disappointing and wimpy. My dad seemed happy with his fish sandwich the breading was crunchy. Restrooms were fine, slightly gross but fine. However, turning the corner to go to the bathroom, you are greeted with old food/dirty plates, and it smelled. Very unappetizing and why are you putting that right by the restrooms where the patrons will see it? Everything felt half-assed at this place. Would not come back. Coney island type places are a dime a dozen in the Sterling Heights area and there are way better,"

What's In Your Cup Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (94) • $

"I went here due to a recommendation from a friend. This place sits in a plaza off of Whittaker. There is plenty of parking. There is seating but it is limited. It also seems that most people do carry out. There were 2 ladies that seem to be pretty busy with making the orders. Therefore, I had to wait a few minutes to have my order taken. I ordered the Kelp Yeah and the chili. They were pretty good. The Kelp drink had a good mix of flavor and although nutritious it was tasty. The chili was also good. The staff was friendly and if you love smoothies than this is the spot. They also have sandwiches and other food which is a plus. I will plan on visiting again."

Cafe 3:16

★★★★★ 4.6 (34)

"Everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly. It did take quite a while for the coffees to come out. I had to stop eating my dessert so I would have a last bite to eat with my coffee."

Le Culture Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (231) • $$

"Great time at LeCultute Cafe with my husband and sisters. We were quickly served and food came out fresh. We ordered drinks from the bar and they made our martinis to order"

Milano Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (10) • $$

"This is the best sandwich place I have ever been to. I always pick up French bread and Jewish rye that is fresh. A great spot for lunch"

Good Sense Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Go check out this brand new coffee shop! They roast their own coffee and I'm happy to drive down to stock up!My husband and I visited during their 'soft opening'; I ordered a latte which was devine and he doesn't drink coffee at all and they were happy to make him an off-menu hot chocolate drink that was fabulous.Thank you and can't wait to see what else is added!"

DOZER Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79)

"Came here for a coffee when I was in town. Coffee was good and staff was friendly! Will be back again :)"

Pelican Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (44) • $

"Since moving to the area, I frequent the Pelican Cafe often. My boyfriend and I often go for breakfast or anytime we want diner food. The service has always been fantastic. Drinks always stay full. Fast and friendly service. Food is delicious and prices are very reasonable! I frequently get the #4 breakfast special, which is about $5. Prices have gone up over the last year but that's expected. The quality of food is great for the price. You don't break the bank going to the Pelican. I often crave their pancakes! Perfect place to go when you want to have a breakfast date with a friend."

Small World Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

"This place was absolutely amazing. I had the Chicken Briyani and it was delicious! This place is located right next to the DIA in the basement. You would do yourself a favor to stop in here after visiting the DIA or any other museum near by. The food is worth it and I would recommend this to anyone around here! Thank you!"

Franks Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (26)

"I've been coming to Frank's for a few years now, but have not as yet posted a review. I live in Oakland County, but I grew up Downriver and always try to stop here when I'm in the area. Mike Pemberton and the staff are wonderful people. The fish dinners have been consistently great every time, and the value is extraordinary. I can't get a traditional perch or walleye dinner this good in Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ferndale, or any of the other restaurant hot spots. My wife always enjoys Mike's veggie burger and the fried pickles, and she always snatches a piece of fish from my basket.For those who have given less than stellar reviews and have made comments about the staff and other clientele, just realize where you are. This is not Portofino. This is old school Wyandotte at its best. Feel lucky when you come and get to experience an ambiance that you don't find around these days. The ladies on staff are the nicest and have given us great service over the years. Hats off to Mike for keeping a bit of history alive and serving up great food and nice chilled beer."

Beyond Borders

★★★★☆ 4.3 (148) • $

"*COVID19 Edition*Having been here twice now, I'd rate them at 3.5 stars which would be an average of our two experiences. The first time we went, we chatted with the owner/chef. We really enjoyed our food and marked it as a place we could go to get some good reliable Latin street food.Our second visit was a disappointment. The Cubano that I had ordered previously was burned this time around. Just enough to mess with the flavor of the actual sandwich. We also ordered the burrito which was just a mess of flavors. There really wasn't much to redeem the price tag that we had paid for dinner. If this is the level of food they're pushing out, then you're paying for Downtown Plymouth prices without much quality to back it up.As it stands, we're not in a rush to come back here anytime soon. We may try again in the future, after the pandemic is over and life returns to normal, but in summary, when they're good. They're good. When they miss, they really miss."

The Mitten Cafe & Bakeshop

★★★★★ 4.8 (37)

"So, I am a new truck driver. Just spent my first night in the lot outside of the huge Meijer distribution center in Newport, Michigan (halfway between Toledo and Detroit on I-75.)After a waking from my sleep, I ventured out of my truck, when another driver pointed me toward the Mitten Café.OMG let me just tell you, this place is an OASIS. Maybe some of my elation is simply due to being in desperate need of coffee, but from the moment I walked inside this establishment, I was impressed. The vibe, the friendly staff...I ordered a vanilla latte. Pretty straightforward. But it was really good! Then I noticed on their chalkboard that they serve actual breakfast items. (As if the massive, gorgeous blueberry muffin in the display case wasn't enough...) I ordered a pesto egg sandwich that was A-MAZING and, it was only $5.99! (Worth at least a few bucks more.) Two perfectly done over medium eggs with diced tomato, cheese, pesto sauce and it was actually grilled on a real grill! Let me just say, I live in Dayton O-H... (Did I just hear an I-O?) Dayton has some incredible independent coffee shops. Third Perk, Ghostlight, Press... so I know what I'm talking about. My words are trustworthy and true. If you're ever up this way, you have to stop at the Mitten Café!"

The Little Pierogi & Crepe Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (101) • $

"Found this little hole in the wall place in downtown Wyandotte after visiting the neighboring brewery where it was recommended. Best fresh pierogis I've had in metro Detroit and great soups. Very affordable and very friendly service. Highly recommend."

Early Bird Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (124) • $

"Excellent service and fun active ambiance. The food is good and consistent. It gets cold if you're near the AC, bring a sweater. They also are open to making it the way you need for food sensitivities."

Le Crepe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (239) • $$

"*** This cute little gem is a great day starter. ***I stopped in here for a quick bite and was hooked.It is small yet charming. Quick service yet attentive.The number of savory crêpe options is mindboggling.I only got a chance to taste 3, but all were excellent ...Spicy Chicken Truffle ... perfectly balanced ... 5-starsSignature Ribeye Truffle... hearty and tasty ...5-starsSeabreeze Seafood ... wow, quite creative ... 4-starsTheir crêpes are made thin, light and subtly layered.*** I would def recommend starting a day here. ***"

Carrigan Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (49) • $$

"This is a lovely spot in downtown Saline that brings the community together over food, coffee, mock tails, good vibes, and fun events. There's live music, knitting/crocheting, and family game nights, plenty of tables with an outlet next to each one at table height for working, and an all-gender bathroom with a changing table and free menstrual products. Your needs are getting met, people!!! The people behind the counter are friendly, they've got options for vegans, GF, nut allergies, you name it, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches or bagels. Loads of coffee or drink options, too. Although the very spacious indoor area has tables and benches to choose from, there are also tables out front if you prefer fresh air and people watching. This is a lovely spot with tasty food and a welcoming ambiance. Will definitely go back!"