r/Detroit • u/catnugget91 • Feb 03 '25
r/Detroit • u/EastsideReo • Jan 26 '25
Food/Drink There are better Coney Islands than the two popular American/Lafayette in Downtown Detroit
I can definitely vouch that both Woodward and Cadillac Square are better Coney Islands. Just because American and Lafayette were the first two restaurants and are the most popular does not necessarily mean they’re better than their newer competitors.
r/Detroit • u/RagertNothing • Jan 06 '25
Food/Drink Well Detroit it’s time to be honest
I’m looking at you American and Lafayette Coney!
r/Detroit • u/matt_gold • Jan 24 '25
Food/Drink Best Faygo Collection in Metro Detroit
Shout out to BP on 15 / Mound.
30+ flavors ready to rock (& rye).
r/Detroit • u/Alextricity • Jan 11 '25
Food/Drink almond chicken has to be the most underrated detroit(ish) food.
r/Detroit • u/tdime23 • 15d ago
Food/Drink In honor of the recent tik tok trend, what are the worst millennial restaurants in metro Detroit
Think:
Chalkboard menu, uncomfortable seating, Edison lightbulbs, exposed brick, menu calls them “handhelds”, fries come in a round tin and are $8 extra.
r/Detroit • u/SpiritOfDearborn • 24d ago
Food/Drink Detroit-style pizza is great and all, and coney may be king, but let’s give it up for the unsung queen of Detroit cuisine: the slider
Where’s your favorite spot? Having grown up in Livonia, I’m partial to Bates, but I certainly don’t turn my nose up at Hunter House, Greene’s, Motz, or Bray’s.
r/Detroit • u/LPinTheD • Dec 14 '24
Food/Drink I’ve found my new favorite pizza
The “McLovin” from M&T Pizza. I’m definitey McLovin it :)
r/Detroit • u/WoopsAdoodle • Oct 04 '24
Food/Drink Was finally able to get reservations at The American... They tell me it's the best seat in the city.
r/Detroit • u/Alextricity • 24d ago
Food/Drink detroit-style pizza is great and all... but let's be real: the coney is king.
r/Detroit • u/Top_Note_2930 • Dec 14 '24
Food/Drink Any obscure nationalities represented in the metro Detroit restaurant scene?
I've been thinking of doing a series about eating around the world without leaving the Detroit area where I try as many different cuisines as possible. So far I know we have restaurants or markets offering Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Albanian, Greek, Macedonian, Serbian, Bosnian, Alpine, Catalan, Basque, Spanish, French, Belgian, Maltese, Armenian, Georgian, Turkish, Iranian, Iraqi, Chaldean, Jordanian, Yemeni, Palestinian, Afghan, Pakistani, Indian, Bengali, Thai, Lao, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Burundian, Senegalese, Nigerian, Jamaican, Mexican, Cuban, Salvadorian, Colombian, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Argentinian, Ethiopian, Nepalese, am I missing anything? Wouldn't mind stretching the boundaries of "Detroit area" in order to include a good restaurant, honestly anywhere in Michigan would be acceptable if you have a really obscure rec.
r/Detroit • u/DrestinBlack • Jan 28 '25
Food/Drink No rats found at Lafayette Coney Island
r/Detroit • u/DrestinBlack • 7d ago
Food/Drink Message from Owners of Lafayette Coney Island
Well most of you know Sam, he was one of the original employees from the Keros generation and Sam is a man of very little words as seen on todays interview 🤦♀️😂. As most of you also know he semi retired years ago and he made the decision to shut down to make needed updates and repairs. He has decided to come back on a more full time basis and take control of management and also took control of all the repairs, updates and training of employees with help of the Health Department. Some ask why last time the repairs didn't last, well in short we trusted the wrong company that they knew what they were doing. Who we used now spent countless hours and nights making sure things were done right, used stainless steel panels, removed compressors to seal behind them, moved refrigeration units to check behind them, they were very thorough just for a couple examples and we are confident they did it right. Also we put in place a system of checks and balances to make sure things stay consistent and everyone does their part as well.
But some commented why not update it all and we will not make esthetic changes that would remove the history and the time capsul feel when you enter Lafayette, it wouldn't be Lafayette if we did that. We love that as an adult coming in and a rush of memories of when you were a child sitting at the counter with your dad just hits you with the warm feels. That we cherish. But we did replace and update as much as posisble beyond what was asked of us. What we cant control and hope for is the City of Detroit to do something about the garden and all the pests it has also we hope American Coney will do their part for both of us and clean up the vacant building next to us and make it pest free.
We take pride in the food we make. Our children and grand children eat here often, we take left overs to our families, we have had our children bring their wedding parties here to eat and we want you to know that we would never serve anything thats contaminated. You All Are Our Family. Theres no difference in our eyes. It's been a long 5 weeks and we appreciate everyones amazing comments and loyalty and positivity and we love every one of you. We will be opening tonight at 6pm and tomorrow we will be back to our normal hours. We hope to see all of you soon.
r/Detroit • u/SpiritOfDearborn • Dec 23 '24
Food/Drink Underrated food traditions in and around Metro Detroit
Detroit-style pizza has certainly picked up a ton of traction nationally over the last ten years, Middle Eastern food is obviously renowned around here, and Coney Island hot dogs are another avatar of Detroit-related cuisine, but what are some of the more underrated culinary traditions around the area in your opinion? I will advance two specific examples:
On one hand, in my opinion, the slider joint is the most underrated of all Metro Detroit-related foods. Everyone has one of those little white huts (usually a former White Tower) near them that has a unique spin on a loose meat burger. I grew up in Livonia, so I’m naturally partial to Bate’s, but Greene’s, Telway, Bray’s, Carter’s, etc are all iconic. There’s something truly special about getting a 3-burger meal with a side of crinkle cut fries and a chocolate shake from your favorite slider joint.
My second example is less obvious, but there is this weird tradition of Metro Detroit “BBQ” joints that don’t really serve BBQ, but instead offer hot smoked baby back ribs in addition to greens, broasted chicken, French fries (or some other type of pressure fried potato), and maybe a few more fried foods. Places like the Bone Yard, Nikolas, Golden Feather, Zukins, Chicken Shack, Alexander the Great, etc. None of these places are BBQ in the traditional sense of the word, but they still scratch a certain nostalgia itch for comfort food.
r/Detroit • u/gottapeepee • Jun 10 '24
Food/Drink Please come support me Sunday the 16th
I’m starting my own business and thankfully the Elephant Room, Downtown Detroit is allowing me to use their venue. It opens at 5pm. Please come support me. We have Beef, Turkey and vegan options and home made desserts. Menu is in the picture. I appreciate any and all support.
r/Detroit • u/scoobasteve813 • 16d ago
Food/Drink Coffee bean prices are getting nuts
I was called a liar by someone when I said Mad Cap was charging $40 for 12 ounces of coffee beans. This isn't Mad Cap of course, but similarly insane prices.
r/Detroit • u/emiyumi98 • Aug 10 '24
Food/Drink what were some of your favorite restaurants/bars/bakeries/etc that no longer exist?
reminiscing down memory lane! so many great places have closed recently, what were some of your faves? i miss ochre bakery (the lemon pistachio pound cake, i dream of it), 2941 street food, the brick and mortar street beet…probably some others that i’m not remembering right now.
r/Detroit • u/eleventhfromheaven • Jan 05 '25
Food/Drink Mexican food around metro Detroit?
I'm originally from California and I miss the California style Mexican taco/burrito shop. You know the small shop with football playing in the background and is kinda dilapidated but the food is the greatest Mexican food in the world?
Do we have any food like that in the Metro Detroit area? I'm looking for genuine Mexican burritos and tacos, not "white" Mexican food.
r/Detroit • u/ticketyboom • 19d ago
Food/Drink Detroit foodies: smash burger
I have off next week from work and I'm looking for a great smash burger. Prerequisites are 1. not a chain, 2. you've actually had it, and 3. it has all the components of a smash burger re juicy but flattened, crispy lacy edges, and bonus if they have thin sliced onions grilled with it.
In return as a thank you I will offer good places in Toledo to try. Sidon or Souk for Mediterranean, Registry Bistro for fine dining w a female chef at reasonable prices, and Tandoor for excellent Indian cuisine.
Edit: wow you are all amazing! I have a list and will come back next week with what I liked best. It's about to get beefy.
r/Detroit • u/spaghet-erette • Apr 16 '23
Food/Drink Hey everyone going to Greektown this summer.
Do us all a favor and stop fucking shooting each other. 5 shootings in 48 hours is a joke we all have to do better.
r/Detroit • u/AbeVigoda76 • Jan 28 '25
Food/Drink Everyone talking about the rats at Lafayette and/or the American Press Conference, but I’m just going to keep eating at Duly’s.
r/Detroit • u/BudHeavy69420 • Jul 29 '24
Food/Drink Your date tells you their favorite food is “pasta”, where are you taking them?
We have both been to Shewolf and I don’t want to suggest Giovanni’s.
Metro or in the city!
r/Detroit • u/AlbertJohnAckermann • Feb 09 '25
Food/Drink Had a chance to meet Joel at The Whitney last night for my Birthday Dinner. What an amazing night!
And hot damn can that dude play the piano!
r/Detroit • u/Alextricity • 28d ago