Moose Pastry & Tea
Moose Pastry & Tea
Go for the tea and buns — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 42130 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48375
Local finds · City guide no. 19
Detroitlocal finds
Where Detroit shops for bread, sweets, meat, pantry goods and coffee to take home — 62 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.
- 62local finds
- 1named sources
- 20neighborhoods & towns
- 0ship nationwide
The icons
Four Detroit stops to start with
If you only try four: Moose Pastry & Tea, Custard Corner, Yellow Light Coffee and Donuts and Sweet Potato Sensations.
Custard Corner
Custard Corner
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2972 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI, 48183
Yellow Light Coffee and Donuts
Yellow Light Coffee and Donuts
Per Eater, the move is the cake, doughnut and chicken.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 14447 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI, 48215
01 · 28 finds
Bread & bakery
Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in Metro Detroit.
Sweet Potato Sensations
Sweet Potato Sensations
Eater sends you here for the pies, cakes and cookies.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 17337 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI, 48219
Shatila Bakery & Cafe
Shatila Bakery & Cafe
Eater singles out the baklava, cookies and ice cream; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 14300 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI, 48126
Lebon Sweets
Lebon Sweets
Eater's pick for cheese to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 13743 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI, 48126
Forest Bakery
Forest Bakery
Go for the croissants, chocolate and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 8140 W 9 Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI, 48237
White Wolf Japanese Patisserie
White Wolf Japanese Patisserie
Eater singles out the macarons, cheese and cakes; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 31 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
Good Cakes and Bakes
Good Cakes and Bakes
Eater's pick for cakes to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 22 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI, 48201
Sheila’s Bakery
Sheila’s Bakery
Eater singles out the tres leches, cake and chocolate; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2142 Springwells St, Detroit, MI, 48209
Mexicantown Bakery
Mexicantown Bakery
Go for the conchas, cheese and danishes — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4300 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48209
QQ Bakery
QQ Bakery
Per Eater, the move is the buns, egg tarts and pies.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 30941 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
La Gloria Bakery
La Gloria Bakery
Go for the caramel, churros and flan — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3345 Bagley St, Detroit, MI, 48216
Avalon on Canfield
Avalon on Canfield
Per Eater, the sandwiches is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 441 West Canfield Street, MI 48201
Warda Pâtisserie
Warda Pâtisserie
Go for the tarts and chocolate — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 70 W Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI, 48201
New Palace Bakery
New Palace Bakery
Go for the danishes and cakes — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 9833 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
Cannelle Detroit
Cannelle Detroit
Eater singles out the espresso, sourdough and croissants; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 45 West Grand River Avenue, MI, 48226
Sister Pie
Sister Pie
Per Eater, the move is the pies, scones and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 8066 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI, 48214
Bommarito Bakery
Bommarito Bakery
Eater sends you here for the sandwiches, doughnuts and cakes.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 21830 Greater Mack Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080
Srodek’s
Srodek’s
One of Eater's picks for the best bakeries in Detroit.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 9601 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
Pietrzyk Pierogi
Pietrzyk Pierogi
One of Eater's picks for the best bakeries in Detroit.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1429 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI, 48207
American Polish Cultural Center
American Polish Cultural Center
Eater counts it among Detroit's best bakeries.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI, 48083
Tringali’s Bakery
Tringali’s Bakery
Eater sends you here for the cannoli and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 29100 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI, 48088
East Detroit Bakery & Deli
East Detroit Bakery & Deli
Per Eater, the move is the cannoli and cheesecake.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 17530 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI, 48021
Bartz Bakery
Bartz Bakery
One of Eater's picks for the best bakeries in Detroit.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1532 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128
GM Paris Bakery
GM Paris Bakery
Eater's pick for chocolate to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 28418 Joy Road, MI, 48150
The Looney Baker
The Looney Baker
Eater singles out the cinnamon rolls here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 13931 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI, 48154
Donut Kastle
Donut Kastle
Eater singles out the chocolate here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 24555 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180
Elliott’s Bakery
Elliott’s Bakery
One of Eater's picks for the best bakeries in Detroit.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2636 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI, 48183
Grosse Ile Bakery
Grosse Ile Bakery
Eater counts it among Detroit's best bakeries.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 7767 Macomb St, Grosse Ile, MI, 48138
Irena’s Pastry and Bistro
Irena’s Pastry and Bistro
Eater counts it among Detroit's best bakeries.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 40259 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48310
02 · 18 finds
Sweets & ice cream
Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.
Milk & Froth Ice Cream
Milk & Froth Ice Cream
Eater singles out the ice cream, brownie and chocolate; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 535 Griswold St Ste 112, Detroit, MI 48226
The Custard Co.
The Custard Co.
Go for the ice cream, bun and donut — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2801 Monroe St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Mangonadas Del Barrio
Mangonadas Del Barrio
Eater singles out the ice cream here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1210 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI, 48209
Momento Gelato and Coffee
Momento Gelato and Coffee
Go for the gelato, ice cream and espresso — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2120 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216
Huddle Soft Serve
Huddle Soft Serve
Eater singles out the soft serve, chocolate and rye; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2 John R St, Detroit, MI 48226
Cold Truth
Cold Truth
Eater singles out the chocolate and soft serve; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
Doug's Delight
Doug's Delight
Eater sends you here for the chocolate, cookie and ice cream.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1108, 24110 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Modern Cone
Modern Cone
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, chocolate and brownie.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 28616 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
Erma's Original Frozen Custard
Erma's Original Frozen Custard
Per Eater, the move is the cheesecake, pie and soft serve.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2080 E 14 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092
Donut Bar + Coffee
Donut Bar + Coffee
Eater singles out the donut, doughnuts and cheese; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 29039 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
Donut Cutter
Donut Cutter
Per Eater, the move is the doughnut, chocolate and cake.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 28173 Woodward Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
Daily Dozen
Daily Dozen
Eater's pick for doughnut to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 13599 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Apple Fritter Donut Shop
Apple Fritter Donut Shop
Per Eater, the move is the fritters, cake and doughnut.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 741 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Dutch Girl Donuts
Dutch Girl Donuts
Eater singles out the doughnut here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 19000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203
Elias Donuts
Elias Donuts
Per Eater, the move is the doughnuts and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 19231 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
The Family Donut Shop
The Family Donut Shop
Eater sends you here for the doughnut and fritters.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 11300 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Donutville USA
Donutville USA
Go for the cake, honey and doughnuts — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 14829 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
Donut Villa
Donut Villa
Per Eater, the move is the donut, cake and doughnut.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5875 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
03 · 13 finds
Coffee, beans & bottles
Roasters and shops to stock up on beans and bottles.
The Red Hook Detroit
The Red Hook Detroit
Go for the scones, cookies and tarts — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 8025 Agnes St, Detroit, MI, 48214
The Commons
The Commons
Go for the lattes, espresso and tea — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 7900 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI, 48214
La Ventana Cafe
La Ventana Cafe
Eater sends you here for the espresso and beans.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1492 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI, 48207
Dessert Oasis Coffee
Dessert Oasis Coffee
Go for the espresso and cakes — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1220 Griswold St, Detroit, MI, 48226
James Oliver Coffee Co.
James Oliver Coffee Co.
Go for the beans, bagels and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1236 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226
Sepia Coffee
Sepia Coffee
Eater sends you here for the beans and espresso.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2831 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48211
Seasons Market & Cafe
Seasons Market & Cafe
Go for the bottles, wine and espresso — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4125 2nd Avenue, MI 48201
Cafe Sous Terre
Cafe Sous Terre
Per Eater, the move is the wine and espresso.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 445 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201
Milwaukee Caffe
Milwaukee Caffe
Eater singles out the pint, beans and tea; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 447 E Milwaukee St, Detroit, MI, 48202
Alba
Alba
Eater singles out the espresso, latte and chocolate; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2124 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48216
Saturn Coffee
Saturn Coffee
Go for the espresso, latte and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 700 Seward St, Detroit, MI, 48202
The Congregation
The Congregation
Per Eater, the move is the wine and cold brew.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48206
Rosa
Rosa
Eater singles out the coffee beans and sandwiches; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 19180 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48223
How this list works
Every find is made in, or was born in, Metro Detroit, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure