Heather's Guidebook
Coffee / Cafes
Cute, hip and vibey neighborhood coffee shop featuring local coffee art with a bike repair shop in the corner of the space. 10 min or less walk. 2 min drive.
Bikes And Coffee
1521 Putnam StCute, hip and vibey neighborhood coffee shop featuring local coffee art with a bike repair shop in the corner of the space. 10 min or less walk. 2 min drive.
My go-to spot. Small outdoor / indoor counter featuring yummy coffee and treats. A few spots to sit outside when it’s nice. Can order online and pick up. Love the design and details too.
10 locals recommend
Milwaukee Caffe
447 East Milwaukee AvenueMy go-to spot. Small outdoor / indoor counter featuring yummy coffee and treats. A few spots to sit outside when it’s nice. Can order online and pick up. Love the design and details too.
Bars / Drinking Establishments
A classic Woodbridge neighborhood bar with surprisingly good food. Elevated pub food, vegan options and even healthy meals. Delish. Vintage furniture, charming details and music that gets louder as it gets later. An eclectic Detroit Cheers vibe.
41 locals recommend
Woodbridge Pub
5169 TrumbullA classic Woodbridge neighborhood bar with surprisingly good food. Elevated pub food, vegan options and even healthy meals. Delish. Vintage furniture, charming details and music that gets louder as it gets later. An eclectic Detroit Cheers vibe.
Sightseeing
I took friends in town from Paris and London, and they said the DÍA was one of the more impressive museums they’ve been to. Bold statement and it makes me proud of my city. If you love art and a visit to the museum, you’ll enjoy it here. They are open later of Friday evenings. Until 9 or 10 I believe. 5 min drive / Uber / lyft away.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveI took friends in town from Paris and London, and they said the DÍA was one of the more impressive museums they’ve been to. Bold statement and it makes me proud of my city. If you love art and a visit to the museum, you’ll enjoy it here. They are open later of Friday evenings. Until 9 or 10 I believe. 5 min drive / Uber / lyft away.
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdMake sure you reserve tix online in advance.
Plan to dedicate a day to it if it’s nice outside and you want to walk through both the museum (indoor) AND Greenfield Village (outdoor).
181 locals recommend
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood BlvdPlan to dedicate a day to it if it’s nice outside and you want to walk through both the museum (indoor) AND Greenfield Village (outdoor).
Nature Fix / Walking Trails
My personal favorite trail that I visit regularly. Visit Henry and Clara Ford’s estates in Dearborn for a slice of history, nature and inspiration. You can see where the auto billionaire lived and housed his own vehicles and then explore the many trails behind their family home. It’s a special and serene place filled with plenty of wildlife sightings. 🦌🦅🐍🦃🦉🐇
6 locals recommend
Fair Lane, Home of Clara and Henry Ford
1 Fair Ln DrMy personal favorite trail that I visit regularly. Visit Henry and Clara Ford’s estates in Dearborn for a slice of history, nature and inspiration. You can see where the auto billionaire lived and housed his own vehicles and then explore the many trails behind their family home. It’s a special and serene place filled with plenty of wildlife sightings. 🦌🦅🐍🦃🦉🐇
Neighborhoods
Cute, quality shops and good eats. Walk around and explore. Lots of great small businesses unique to Detroit with lots of great finds. My faves: Bon, Bon Bon for the best handmade chocolates. City Bird and Nora: my fave elevated gift shops / general stores. Ice cream: Cold Hard Truth: vegan soft serve ice cream 🍦and it’s so damn good, whether you eat vegan or not.
40 locals recommend
Midtown
Cute, quality shops and good eats. Walk around and explore. Lots of great small businesses unique to Detroit with lots of great finds. My faves: Bon, Bon Bon for the best handmade chocolates. City Bird and Nora: my fave elevated gift shops / general stores. Ice cream: Cold Hard Truth: vegan soft serve ice cream 🍦and it’s so damn good, whether you eat vegan or not.
Food scene
Modern Lebanese food. Delicious and the look, feel and mood of this place is all around 🤌🏼 5/5 ⭐️ Make a reservation online.
9 locals recommend
Leila
1245 Griswold StreetModern Lebanese food. Delicious and the look, feel and mood of this place is all around 🤌🏼 5/5 ⭐️ Make a reservation online.
One of my absolute faves. Super fresh and surprising Asian fusion. Flavorful and inventive food, yummy cocktails, and an atmosphere that is electric and gritty, bright and dim all at the same time. Intriguing isn’t it? So good. 🌶 🍲 🥃
64 locals recommend
Takoi
2520 Michigan AveOne of my absolute faves. Super fresh and surprising Asian fusion. Flavorful and inventive food, yummy cocktails, and an atmosphere that is electric and gritty, bright and dim all at the same time. Intriguing isn’t it? So good. 🌶 🍲 🥃