With the mimosa’s flowing, the bloody mary bar stocked, surely everyone needs a great brunch place from time to time! Brunch is a time to gather with friends, have a Sunday Funday (or any other day of the week, just usually on a Saturday or Sunday), and share a great meal. We compiled our list some of the best brunch places throughout the Woodward Corridor and beyond – enjoy! (note: in our list, liquor must be served to be brunch (breakfast vs brunch))
If you have some other places that you feel should have made this list, don’t hesitate to let us know!
Starting in Detroit and heading North…
1 Bobcat Bonnie’s, Corktown Detroit
Featured on the Cooking Channel’s Cheap Eats, Bobcat Bonnie’s should be one of your goto weekend brunch spots. $3 Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, say no more… Bobcat Bonnie’s, Corktown Detroit
2 Gold Cash Gold, Corktown Detroit
You’ll feel like “gold” after having brunch at Gold Cash Gold in Corktown! From handcrafted drinks to culinary creations – Gold Cash Gold is one of Corktown’s premier brunch venues. Gold Cash Gold, Corktown Detroit
3 Dime Store, Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit’s Dime Store restaurant is one of the downtown area’s brunch hotspots! The wait is worth it! Whether you choose a sweet breakfast, or a savory one, Dime Store has something in store for everyone. Dime Store, Downtown Detroit
4 Parks & Rec, Downtown Detroit
Parks & Rec, located in the historic and beautifully restored Guardian Building, has an open and airy, diner style atmosphere. Parks & Rec features an eclectic menu, sure to dazzle a variety of taste buds! Brunch anytime! Parks & Rec, Downtown Detroit
5 Honest John’s, Midtown Detroit
Honest John’s is one of Midtown Detroit’s longstanding staples, offering a relaxed atmosphere, and your standard brunch fare! Honest John’s, Midtown Detroit
6 Selden Standard, Midtown Detroit
Selden Standard is one of the newer additions to Midtown Detroit – featuring a monthly curated menu! Selden Standard, Midtown Detroit
7 Vivio’s, Eastern Market
Bloody Mary’s with a beer sidecar, yes!!! Vivio’s is an Eastern Market masterpiece, rounding out your weekend morning shopping trip! Vivio’s, Eastern Market
8 La Dolce Vita, Northwest Detroit
With a charming patio, superb food, and bottomless Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s, LDV is a restaurant not to miss! La Dolce Vita, Northwest Detroit
9 Pop’s Italian, Ferndale
How about a brunch with an Italian flare?! Why not add a towering mimosa to share (3 bottles worth)?! Pop’s Italian, Ferndale
10 Toast, Ferndale
Toast Ferndale, with it’s toasteriffic artpieces, has a brunch that leaves you wanting more. From creative omelettes and eggs benny creations (chicken and waffles benny, yes!) to hot cinnamon rolls, Toast has a creative menu that is sure to please anyone! Toast, Ferndale
11 The Flytrap, Ferndale
Excellent omelettes, sandwiches, and all around great food – they also serve a variety of salsas that are made in house – yum! The Flytrap, Ferndale
12 One-Eyed Betty’s, Ferndale
With seemingly 100s of beers, and a brunch menu to match, One Eyed Betty’s has all the elements you need for a great brunch experience! One Eyed Betty’s, Ferndale
13 Dino’s, Ferndale
Dino’s features one of Ferndale’s buildyourown Bloody Mary Bar experiences. They pair this with a hearty menu that has many great weekend brunch comforts. Have you ever had a beermosa?! Dino’s, Ferndale
14 The Emory, Ferndale
Buildyourown Bloody Mary Bars abound, the Emory pairs this with an excellent brunch menu. The Emory, Ferndale
15 Bobcat Bonnie’s, Ferndale
The wellestablished Wyandotte and Corktown restaurant has made its way to Ferndale! Bobcat Bonnie’s, Ferndale
16 The Whistle Stop, Pleasant Ridge
This is not your typical corner diner! The Whistle Stop, has a large menu with just about everything “brunch” you can think of. They also have your standard brunch cocktails to pair! The Whistle Stop, Pleasant Ridge
17 Café Muse, Royal Oak
Enjoy brunch is the cozy atmosphere of Cafe Muse – creative culinary creations abound! Café Muse, Royal Oak
18 D’Amato’s, Royal Oak
D’Amato’s has a large selection of eats and drinks to
make your weekend brunch a blast! D’Amato’s, Royal Oak
19 Toast, Birmingham
Toast Birmingham, similar to it’s Ferndale counterpart, features an excellent menu and equally excellent drinks. Did we mention the banana coffee?!
20 Social Kitchen, Birmingham
Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, Late Night, Social
Kitchen has it all! Social Kitchen,
Birmingham
