Benjamin + Alexandra

June 1, 2024 • Detroit, MI

Benjamin + Alexandra

June 1, 2024 • Detroit, MI

We have put together some of our Favorite places in Detroit and hope you get the chance to try some of them. To see the recommendations on google maps CLICK HERE!


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---Places to Eat/Drink---

---Breakfast & Brunch---

James Oliver

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1236 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 765-9505

Great bagel/coffee shop right near the venue.

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Bobcat Bonnie's

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1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 962-1383

Our go to gastropub in Corktown. Specialty tots, brunch, and sandwiches.

Dime Store

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719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 962-9106

Good brunch spot in Downtown. Can be busy on weekends.

---Lunch/Dinner---

Grandma Bob’s Pizza

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2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 315-3177

Unique Detroit-style pizza with vegetarian and vegan options.

Buddy's Pizza

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Madison Building, 1565 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 765-1500

Buddy's claim to have invented "Detroit-style" pizza. Good benchmark for traditional Detroit-style pizza.

Supino Pizzeria New Center

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6519 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
(313) 314-7400

Detroit's favorite New York-style pizza.

Green Dot Stables

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2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 962-5588

Detroit favorite dive bar/restaurant with unique a la carte sliders. Don't forget the shoe string truffle fries.

Bucharest Grill

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436 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 965-3111

Detroit staple. Affordable fast casual middle eastern. Known for their shawarmas.

Detroit Shipping Company

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474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 462-4973

Indoor outdoor food hall and beer garden.

Johnny Noodle King

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2601 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 309-7946

Asian fusion with good ramen and noodles.

HopCat

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4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 769-8828

Regional sports bar, known for their sweet and salty "cosmic fries".

Basement Burger Bar

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1326 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 818-3708

Sports bar style burger restaurant with fully customizable burgers.

Frita Batidos Detroit

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66 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 725-4100

Fast casual Cuban inspired burger spot with fun frozen alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop

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1413 Brooklyn St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 961-2000

Small deli in our neighborhood. Great soup, salad, sandwiches and homemade pickles.

Mercury Burger & Bar

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2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 964-5000

Good burgers and boozy milkshakes.

The Brakeman

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22 John R St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 486-5300

Bar with attached southern fried chicken and biscuit restaurant (Penny Reds). Al dreams of the biscuits.

Baobab Fare

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6568 Woodward Ave Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
(313) 265-3093

Unique East African fare.

Ottava Via

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1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 962-5500

Good Italian restaurant where Al and I had our first date in 2017. Very close to wedding venue.

Selden Standard

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3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 438-5055

Upscale small plates. Frequently ranked one of the top restaurants in Detroit. Reservation may be required.

Takoi

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2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 855-2864

Ben and Al's favorite restaurant in Detroit. Upscale Thai fusion.

Taqueria Lupitas

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3443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 843-1105

Our Tex-Mex restaurant of choice in neighboring Mexicantown.

Antojitos Southwest

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2100 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 854-5239

Our neighborhood food truck serving the best Quesabirria (cross between tacos and quesadillas) in Detroit. Open Fri-Sun

Honey Bee Market - La Colmena

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2443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 237-0295

Neighborhood favorite Mexican grocery store. Great spot for produce, essentials, and Mexican specialties.

---Desserts and Bakeries---

Momento Gelato and Coffee

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2120 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 974-6054

Close to the venue, great gelato.

Milk & Froth Ice Cream

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535 Griswold St Ste 112, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 285-8501

Gourmet ice cream shop with vegan options.

Detroit Water Ice Factory

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1014 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 888-9106

Italian water ice located in the heart of downtown. 100% of proceeds go back to Detroiters in need.

MexicanTown Bakery

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4300 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA
(313) 554-0001

Our favorite Mexican bakery with churros, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. Must try the cappuccino tres leche.

La Gloria Bakery

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3345 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 842-5722

Old school Mexican bakery. Great cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.

---Drinks---

Eastern Market Brewing Co

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2515 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 513-2200

Good Detroit brewery. They usually spill out into the street with other local businesses, making it a fun place to hangout in the warmer months.

Brewery Faisan

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1087 Beaufait St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 290-2987

A little off the beaten path, but one of Ben's favorite breweries.

Batch Brewing Company

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1400 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 338-8008

Great neighborhood brewery with lots of outdoor seating.

Brew Detroit

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1401 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 344-7185

Brewery with table games. known for their cerveza del ray Mexican lager.

The Sugar House

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2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 962-0123

High end craft cocktail lounge with great drinks. Ben's favorite is a secret menu item, the EFK.

Two James Spirits

Picture of Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
(313) 964-4800

Corktown staple distillery specializing in whiskey, but also make absinthe, gin, vodka and tequila. Book a tour/tasting or enjoy a drink in the tasting room.

The Old Miami

Picture of The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
(313) 831-3830

College/dive bar with live music/DJs

Detroit Axe - Corktown

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1375 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 285-8080

Bar with axe throwing, board games, yard games, and indoor taco truck.

Queens Bar Detroit

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35 E Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 285-8019

Mid-century style bar, centrally located downtown.

Lucky Detroit - Coffee Roasters & Espresso

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2000 Michigan Ave f2, Detroit, MI 48216, USA

Corktown coffee shop. Located above the barber barber shop (door is on the side).

The Congregation

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9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206, USA
(313) 307-5518

Good neighborhood coffee shop in a remodeled church, with lots of outdoor seating.

---Things to Explore---

Belle Isle Park

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99 Pleasure Dr, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 821-9844

Detroit's "Central Park" located on an island in the river. Great views of the city.

Belle Isle Beach

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Riverbank Dr, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

Belle Isle Beach is always the place to be on any warm day in Detroit. Can get busy by early afternoon depending on weather. Great spot for a picnic with takeout food.

Campus Martius Park

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800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 566-8250

Detroit's main square. Lots of things to see and do around here.

Hart Plaza

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1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 877-8057

Detroit's iconic sculpture garden and skyline, including Joe Louis's fist and the Spirit of Detroit.

Detroit Riverwalk

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1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 566-8200

Good for a morning walk with views of downtown, the river and Canada.

Eastern Market

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2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 833-9300

Eastern Market is an indoor/outdoor farmers market on Saturdays, with a focus on artists on Sundays.

Dequindre Cut

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Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

Offshoot of the Riverwalk connecting the river to Eastern Market. Great murals!

Michigan Central

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2001 15th St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA

Icon of Detroit! Abandoned for decades, Ford purchased it 2018, and it is expected to reopen to the public the week after the wedding.

Southwest Greenway

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2209 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216, USA

New walking path connection Michigan Central Station to the Detroit Riverwalk.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA
(313) 982-6001

One of the best museums in the Detroit area, especially if you are interested in automotive history. Neighboring Greenfield Village is a nice outdoor park with famous reconstructed buildings, replicas, and reenactments.

Detroit Institute of Arts

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5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
(313) 833-7900

Detroit most popular museum. Featuring artists from around the globe.