Discover These 6 Spots to Savor Soul Food in Detroit
Detroit’s soul food scene is thriving with new additions and familiar favorites to the community’s culinary repertoire. From black-eyed peas and collard greens to fried chicken and sweet potatoes, you’ll…
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Shafeeq Muhammad/ Getty ImagesDetroit's soul food scene is thriving with new additions and familiar favorites to the community's culinary repertoire. From black-eyed peas and collard greens to fried chicken and sweet potatoes, you'll find something on the menus here to whet your appetite. Explore the following six places you shouldn't overlook.
Cornbread Restaurant & Bar
Serving Detroit for more than two decades, Cornbread Restaurant & Bar now maintains its own liquor license, allowing guests to enjoy a cocktail with their meal. Specialties on the menu include fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, vegetarian options, and more. | 29852 Northwestern Highway, Southfield | 248-208-1680
Detroit Vegan Soul
This relatively new addition to the soul food scene offers vegan inspiration. Guests can come for comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, "catfish" tofu, and smothered tempeh. | 19614 Grand River Ave. | 313-727-1973
Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken
Its name says it all. In addition to the famous fried chicken, you can also enjoy fried okra, fried pickle slices, and sweet potato pie. | 4101 Third St. | 313-818-0324
Motor City Soul Food
This carryout soul food spot has gained a loyal following and plenty of word-of-mouth praises from individuals like Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel. Get your fill of fried chicken with okra, macaroni and cheese neck bones, and oxtail. | 12700 W. 7 Mile Road (Meyers) | 313-863-7685
SavannahBlue
SavannahBlue calls home to the second floor of Detroit's Times Square. Items on the menu, described as a "Northern take on Southern comfort food," include shrimp and grits, an Alabama chicken sandwich on brioche, and braised oxtail over risotto. | 1431 Times Square | 313-926-0783
Sweet Potato Sensations
This Old Redford neighborhood bakery and cafe offers plenty of sweet potato specialities for the pickings. In addition to its namesake pie, you can also find black-eyed pea and collard greens soup, plus salmon croquettes on the menu. | 17337 Lahser Road (Grand River Ave.) | 313-532-7996
