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Detroit food guide

Where to Eat in Detroit by Neighborhood and Cuisine

Coney dogs downtown, square pizza on the east side, tacos on Bagley, pierogi in Hamtramck and a Saturday market that has fed the city for generations. Here is how locals eat their way around Detroit.

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Detroit dishes you have to try

The coney dog

A natural-casing hot dog with chili, mustard and onions. Downtown, American Coney Island has served them on Lafayette since 1917, right next door to Lafayette Coney Island.

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Detroit-style pizza

Square, thick, crispy-edged pizza baked in steel pans. The style traces back to Buddy's Rendezvous at Six Mile and Conant on the east side.

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Mexicantown tacos

Southwest Detroit is the heart of the city's Mexican food scene, with long-running spots like Xochimilco on Bagley Street.

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Polish comfort food

Pierogi, stuffed cabbage and paczki before Lent. Polish Village Cafe in Hamtramck has been open since 1979.

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By neighborhood

Detroit restaurants by neighborhood

Downtown and Greektown

Downtown is the easiest place to start: restaurants cluster around Campus Martius, the stadiums and the riverfront, and the free People Mover loops past most of them. Greektown is a compact dining and nightlife district on Monroe Street, busy before and after games and concerts. Read more about living downtown.

Corktown

Corktown, the city's oldest neighborhood, mixes old bars with newer restaurants along Michigan Avenue near the restored Michigan Central station. Slows Bar BQ has been a Corktown anchor for years and is a good first stop for smoked meats.

Eastern Market

Eastern Market runs a Saturday market year round, with Sunday and Tuesday markets in summer. Come hungry: the sheds are ringed by butchers, bakeries, cafes and restaurants, including Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street.

Mexicantown and Southwest Detroit

Bagley Street and West Vernor Highway in Mexicantown and greater Southwest Detroit are lined with taquerias, panaderias and sit-down Mexican restaurants.

Midtown and New Center

Midtown sits between Wayne State and the museums of the Cultural Center, so it is full of coffee shops, casual lunch spots and pre-show dinners. The QLINE streetcar runs up Woodward to New Center.

Hamtramck, Banglatown and Dearborn

Hamtramck is known for Polish bakeries and restaurants alongside Bangladeshi and Yemeni spots; the Campau/Banglatown area across the Detroit border continues that mix. West of the city, Dearborn is the region's best-known destination for Middle Eastern food and bakeries.

By cuisine

Detroit food guide by cuisine

CravingWhere to lookGood to know
Coney dogsDowntown on Lafayette BoulevardAmerican and Lafayette sit side by side; locals pick a side.
Detroit-style pizzaEast side, suburbs and Eastern MarketBuddy's claims the original; square pies are everywhere now.
MexicanMexicantown, Southwest DetroitBagley Street and West Vernor Highway.
GreekGreektownWalkable from downtown hotels and venues.
PolishHamtramckPaczki lines form before Lent.
Middle EasternDearbornBakeries, grills and markets.
BarbecueCorktownPair it with a walk to Michigan Central.
Market foodEastern MarketSaturdays year round.
Local tips

How to eat like a Detroiter

  • Check hours before you go. Many neighborhood restaurants close early or take a day off midweek, and hours change with the season.
  • Game days change everything. Downtown, Greektown and Corktown fill up before Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and Pistons games. See the Detroit events calendar.
  • Ride instead of parking. The QLINE on Woodward and the People Mover downtown are both free. Details on our Detroit transportation guide.
  • Hit the market early. Eastern Market is busiest late Saturday morning; go early for the best selection.
  • Bring the kids. Coney islands, pizza and market stalls are casual and family friendly. More ideas on our family guide.
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Questions

Detroit dining FAQ

Detroit is best known for the coney dog and Detroit-style square pizza. The city is also known for Mexican food in Southwest Detroit, Polish food in Hamtramck and Middle Eastern food in nearby Dearborn.
Start with Downtown and Greektown for convenience, Corktown and Midtown for newer restaurants, Mexicantown for Mexican food and Eastern Market on a Saturday. Hamtramck and Dearborn are short drives for Polish and Middle Eastern food.
Buddy's says Detroit-style pizza was born at Buddy's Rendezvous at Six Mile and Conant on the city's east side. It is baked in rectangular steel pans for a thick, crispy crust.
Eastern Market holds its Saturday market year round and adds Sunday and Tuesday markets in the summer months. Check the market's website for current hours before you go.
Yes, for many areas. The QLINE streetcar runs up Woodward Avenue and the People Mover loops downtown, and both are free to ride. DDOT and SMART buses reach the rest of the city and suburbs.
They are neighboring coney restaurants on Lafayette Boulevard downtown. Both serve the classic Detroit coney, and trying both is a local rite of passage.

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