  Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 3 Registered: 08-2008 |
My wife and I have decided to spend our four year wedding anniversary in Detroit, the city we were born and raised in. We're going to the Motown Museum (never been there, can you believe that?), Charles Wright Museum, the Diamond Jack river tour and maybe the DIA. We want to start out the day with breakfast. What's a good place downtown for breakfast? We sometimes go down for dinner but never breakfast before. Thanks! | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 1143 Registered: 11-2006 |
The Detroit Breakfast House and Grill on woodward just north of campus martius | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 222 Registered: 06-2005 |
I'll second the Detroit Breakfast House. A little pricy, but very classy and I've always liked it. Eastern market has a couple good breakfast joints which aren't quite as classy as the Breakfast House, but excellent food and atmosphere. | ||
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421 Post Number: 767 Registered: 02-2005 |
there is a new breakfast place on Woodward ,across from Campus Martius, i cant remember the name.people rave about it | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 260 Registered: 05-2008 |
Yes, Butchers at the Eastern Market is good. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 999 Registered: 12-2003 |
Depends on the day of the week. If you're down on the weekend, Atlas (nearly across from the Bonstelle on Woodward) has a pretty mean brunch on the weekend. Detroit Breakfast House is a solid choice as well. I'm a little partial to Russell Str Deli in Eastern Mkt, but its a little more downscale than the above mentioned places. Here's another suggestion...if you haven't already booked a room, stay at the Inn on Ferry Street (Midtown). Awesome B&B accomodations, and a pretty nice breakfast to boot. You won't be sorry, and it's a good location in the middle of a lot of what you plan to do. Enjoy, hope you have a great experience. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 1144 Registered: 11-2006 |
Fishbone's also has a great sunday brunch buffet - a bit pricey as well, but it is great. | ||
Dorothyd Member Username: Dorothyd Post Number: 35 Registered: 09-2007 |
The Detroit Breakfast House and Grill. I also recommend the Inn on Ferry Street and also 97 Winder. Both very nice places. | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 4 Registered: 08-2008 |
Thanks to all for the great choices. I'm getting hungry..lol. I'm going to run it by my wife but I'm thinking: 1. Breakfast at Breakfast House 2. Lunch at Fishbone's or Lafayette Coney Island 3. Dinner at Niki's or Small Plates (are they still around?) We may try some of the other places on her b-day next month. (Message edited by jita1 on August 07, 2008) | ||
Gotdetroit Member Username: Gotdetroit Post Number: 200 Registered: 12-2005 |
The Brooklyn Street Grill over on Michigan Ave. is a good little breakfast place. Very intimate in size, good portions, good prices. Standard breakfast fair in a diner-like atmosphere. That is, if you're ok eating a breakfast without linen napkins. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 2103 Registered: 03-2006 |
honestly breakfast house is not worth it, Brooklyn Street is damn good though | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 1129 Registered: 03-2006 |
The Clique has good breakfast, and once in awhile good morning entertainment. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2974 Registered: 10-2003 |
We like Butcher's Inn and Honest? John's for breakfast. Great food...nice ambience! | ||
Ltdave Member Username: Ltdave Post Number: 176 Registered: 09-2006 |
the restaurant in the marriott across the street from the ren cen (millender center?) has a very good breakfast. stay at the marriott and eat there in the morning. my wife and i really liked it last aug during the jazz fest... | ||
Youngprofessionaldetroiter Member Username: Youngprofessionaldetroiter Post Number: 132 Registered: 07-2008 |
Breakfast House = Yum. YPD | ||
Dhugger Member Username: Dhugger Post Number: 424 Registered: 03-2005 |
Not a fan of the Breakfast House. Swank but the food is moderate almost lacking. Nice place to be seen by the well connected city types. Try one of the other many suggestions listed above. I am going to give all the other places a try too. Atlas is great for dinner [west side Woodward south of Mack] I've never tried their breakfast menu. | ||
Gary Member Username: Gary Post Number: 328 Registered: 02-2004 |
Ditto Kenp re: The Clique. Good food, good service, friendly atmosphere. It's not ritzy or upscale like some of the newer downtown breakfast spots, but who cares? It's a great place for breakfast. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 713 Registered: 10-2006 |
Louie's on Harper near Whittier. | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 1133 Registered: 03-2006 |
dont do lunch at Fishbones, stick to Lafayette Coney. Also, if you go to Butchers, ask the owner if there are cats in the kitchen. He will then know your a Detroityes member. By the way there arent any. | ||
Tunnelman Member Username: Tunnelman Post Number: 20 Registered: 06-2008 |
Woodward coney Island is great and reasonable for breakfast. | ||
Wormbookie Member Username: Wormbookie Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2008 |
I had a really good breakfast at Union Street last year. I don't know if they still offer it. Also, Sweet Lorraine's in the Millender Center has been good to me in the past. | ||
Sumas Member Username: Sumas Post Number: 186 Registered: 01-2008 |
Jacoby's does and excellent breakfast on Sundays. It's a historic building too. If you head to Eastern Market, Farmers has the best sausage. | ||
Amgasper01 Member Username: Amgasper01 Post Number: 63 Registered: 02-2008 |
Luci and Ethels inside the Leland Hotel is the best breakfast in Detroit and also the most romantic place on Earth. | ||
Deandub11 Member Username: Deandub11 Post Number: 273 Registered: 05-2006 |
Russell Street Deli is great for breakfast. Just thinking about the corned beef hash makes my mouth water. www.DetroitArmy.com | ||
Diane12163 Member Username: Diane12163 Post Number: 64 Registered: 07-2008 |
It isn't in Detroit proper but on Mack between 7 and 8 mile roads is Original Pancake House with the best pancakes, crepes, waffles, and Baby Germans ever. Sausage, bacon and ham melt in your mouth and real potatoes for hash browns, not those shredded nothings. Coffee is excellent. Worth the slight detour, very clean and excellent service every single time.  | ||
Troy Member Username: Troy Post Number: 251 Registered: 10-2003 |
Saturday spots of my choosing for anniversary are: Atlas Global Bistro (great building and food feels upscale and more private for dining with two) Russell Street Deli (excellent atmosphere due to the market and fresh food ingredients "share tables with others" not open on sunday) Sunday Spots: Atlas Global Bistro (great building and food feels upscale and more private for dining with two) Steak Hut (if you want to decent cheap food but hip atmosphere good people and live music "diner food") La Dolce Vita (a bit out of downtown 7mile woodward but great food live music and indoor or outdoor seating) | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 13 Registered: 08-2008 |
Thanks to everyone for the many great choices. | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 1648 Registered: 07-2007 |
I second Diane12163 choice, always a packed crowed with huge portions. PS: I don't want to tell anyone where I go for the BEST breakfast all the time in the STATE for the least money. I want to stay anonymous. (Message edited by lefty2 on August 11, 2008) | ||
Melody Member Username: Melody Post Number: 265 Registered: 11-2007 |
There's a Sunday Gospel brunch at Seldom Blues. No doubt pricey, but if you like gospel... Union Street and La Dolce Vida are also good spots. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1616 Registered: 10-2003 |
I always had a nice breakfast on Sundays with the ex at Jacobys. I miss those Sundays. | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 52 Registered: 08-2008 |
Well, we've decided to try the Detroit Breakfast House tomorrow morning. Does anybody know what time they open? | ||
Duke_sims Member Username: Duke_sims Post Number: 54 Registered: 05-2008 |
Sausage McMuffin with egg and cheese. Hash brown. Coffee. Good to go. | ||
Novine Member Username: Novine Post Number: 679 Registered: 07-2007 |
http://www.google.com/search?q =Detroit+Breakfast+House | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 53 Registered: 08-2008 |
Thanks! | ||
Sarge Member Username: Sarge Post Number: 1041 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'd recommend Gannon's place: quote: Sounds pretty good, no? | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 66 Registered: 08-2008 |
Just wanted to report that the Breakfast House was excellent. Thanks again to everyone. My wife's birthday is coming up this Saturday and we may try one of the other suggested places. | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 68 Registered: 08-2008 |
Actually, that Gospel Brunch at Seldom Blues sounds good. | ||
Detroitpetanque Member Username: Detroitpetanque Post Number: 151 Registered: 09-2006 |
How about a delicious crepe for breakfast? Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes on John-R (off Woodward) is excellent - inexpensive $4-5 and they have a wide selection. | ||
Stinger4me Member Username: Stinger4me Post Number: 283 Registered: 08-2007 |
Some kiszka, black coffee and toasted rye bread. | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 749 Registered: 11-2007 |
Jita, just out of curiosity, are many people wearing jeans or shorts at the B.H.? I remember seeing in the paper a few yrs ago when it opened that this was discouraged. I've actually avoided the place a couple of times because I'm not dressing for breakfast when I'm in town for a couple of Tiger games on the weekends. | ||
Jita1 Member Username: Jita1 Post Number: 77 Registered: 08-2008 |
Hey 401don. We dressed casual (khakis). I didn't notice if anyone had on jeans but I don't think they have a strict dress code. We went during the week and there were a few people with suits on, probably folk who worked downtown. You should give them a call to be sure. | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 750 Registered: 11-2007 |
Thanks Jita, unless anyone else on the forum has experience there on weekends, I'll give them a call. |
